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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1929
Page
2
Influenza has halted the Irish Lent observance this June. The public is urged to abstain and make additional sacrifices despite the flu scare.
Fire destroyed a longtime Edwardsport landmark, a large log house once owned by Mrs. J. F. Scudder’s family for nearly 50 years. A 10 day old baby was carried to safety by rescuers as flames swept the structure, with nearby trade and sale notices mentioning light classified ads for furniture.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for Mrs Beances Paylor Scott 83 a native of Alabama and long time resident of San Antonio Rev Hill officiated she died at her home 115 West Something Street She leaves two daughters Mrs Frank Dulling and Frances Scott both of San Antonio plus several grandchildren
Galnesvidtel Lexas Feb 22 A mis plea of insanity failing Allen Pengue 50 rural nail cartier today for a ten year prison term for the slaying November of W A Hoskins 58 Myra postmaster The jury returned verdict yesterday after an hour's deliberation Pengue declared he purchased a pistol and shot Hoskins because he believed he was being persecuted by the postmaster.
Joseph J. Volz, of 401 East Laurel, is San Antonio’s oldest postal carrier. Entry to the railway mail service predates Civil War, with Volz starting as a substitute in 1894 and regular carrier for 80 years on a six mile daily route through Highland Dark, Bonnie Brae, Cedne Crest area, including blocks on South Wackberry, Grant, Schley, Tailor, McKinley, Tailor avenues, Vanderhile, and Grove and Higgins streets.
Milam art galleries open at 2 PM to dedicate proceeds to buying works for local schools and public buildings. Miss Medora Robertson says profits beyond expenses fund acquisitions. an advisory group will select placements. financed by Tarry Hazers, a oilman, money from artist fees supports operations.
Dives for the parson soliciting money for Heart Tag dus to be held in Sun Antonio Saturday by Volunteers of America announced Friday by Mrs. H. F. Han ett. Prizes include seven dollars and five cents in goods from local sponsors. Third through twelfth place prizes listed with various gifts. Participants who do not win will receive a consolation donation or token prize.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous court actions, names, and defendants across Texan and New Orleans jurisdictions. Mentions Walter, Laie, Culwell, Terrell, Beckman, and various indictments, hearings, and adjournments with unclear dates and locations.
A garbled line from a Light Classified page hints at daily changes in items and listings. It reads like an OCR fragment with distorted words and unclear subject. The readable bits point to routine classified notices rather than a cohesive story.
Teb 22. Mexico City reports the government adopting a cash basis for purchases with payment on delivery. Treasury secretary announces expedited processing of liquid assets and immediate payment of internal debt of 4.5 million. Creditors may receive cash in ten installments or government certificates. Government aims to settle claims of other nations accordingly.
In Austin on February 22 a stay of execution was granted for Bil Smith and Roy Miller, connected to the 1997 murder in Jane County. Alienists last summer said Smith’s mental condition could worsen or improve. the prison physician noted no change.
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