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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1929

Page

7

Speegh Arts Luncheon Held In Tapestry Room

The Speegh Arts Luncheon was held in the tapestry room of the St Anthony boles on Saturday at 12 15 pm. Miss Mary H Johnston and Miss Majorie Will led the program with readings on O Neil s play Two parts described the vocal technique lecture and the influence of records from Windsor Daggett and Edith Wynne Matthi son. The meeting included a review of the play Emper Jones and a discussion on effective speaking. A Christmas motif with holly bells and tinsel decorated the venue and gifts were exchanged among attendees. The group will reconvene at the Woman's Club for a luncheon and plan future events.

San Antonio Speech Arts Association Anthury Mary H. Johnston Majorie Will O'Neil Chemperor Jones Jélugton Misa Witt Windsor Tagget My. Daggett Wbdith Wynne Matthison Wiiter American Academy of Arts Wnh Nike Whiter Gampden Aml Alowaloe Ma Rocha Club Mra R. I Wicobson Meadorwer B. Armstrong Me Armstrong Tedell O. J. Mish Uinrieheen Tl Mueller Welch Lensburg Dacoboil

Fire damages city building. incendarists suspected

A mysterious blaze in Kansas City early today caused extensive damage to a city building. Officials estimate a loss near twenty five thousand dollars and are pursuing suspects linked to arson. Local fire crews battled the flames into the morning as investigators inspect for clues at the scene.

Kansas Citt Carl Ineustiary Ori Danid Donovan Chick

Social notes and gatherings fill the week in Camp Norman area

The column details a flurry of bridge luncheons and tea parties hosted by Mrs. Green, Mrs. Dethea, Mrs. Arbuckle, and others in Camp Norman and Brooke Field area. It notes guests from Austin to Chicago, Christmas visits, and travelers like Mrs. Peabody of London. Army choral postponements, hotel travel, and theater outings frame a busy social calendar through the new year.

Tomer Arbuckle J. G. Lynch Brooke Field Austin Ambrose Uyrie I. DG Peabody London England William, Milligan Lollywood Cal Maame D'Guima

Society Notes From Local Visit and Events

Recent visitor Miss Katherine Bryan of Greenville SC returned home after being the guest of Bishop and Mrs W T Capers. Numerous social occasions unfolded with dinners dances and house parties, including gatherings at Garden Tow and Antonio Country Club. Names such as Mr and Mrs J H Maur Gindada and Miss Helen Milbueny Newton appear among hostesses and guests across multiple engagements.

Katherine Bryan Greenville South Carolina Bishop W. T. Capers

Hearst Offers Big Prohibition Plan to Amend Constitution

A garbled 1920s note cites Hearst offering twenty five thousand to push the Eighteenth Amendment from the Constitution and to enforce prohibition. It claims funds and political maneuvering will fail to alter the constitutional ban and hints at opposition letters and public rhetoric. The text is incoherent but centers on anti enforceability and constitutional stakes.

New York Hearst Ducant

Speakership fight starts in state capital race

In Austin the speaker race opened with three contenders vying for a majority of pledged votes. Edberg candidate T L Mlimtromery arrived first and set up headquarters while W S Barron from Brazos and Grady Woodruff of Parad joined the fray.

Austin Tyro Mlimtromery Edberg

Santa Fe Case Drawn In Rail Dispute

Fragmentary report notes a drawn case involving Santa Fe railroads over a Moats Fex application. Mentions Tong dispute and potential consent before a hearing ten miles distant. Ad fragment references Ming Moore Tr and Compton.

T.P Santa Fe Dallas Dan Merve Camnyiaminn Tong Tesng & Pa- Fifie Santa Me Fex Ming Moore Compton Ae

Dream of Flier Ends in Crash in Colombia

The American trained chief pilot Lutijainin Mendez of the Colombian air service was flying from New York to Itogatn when the dream ended in a crash near Girardot, Colombia, on January 2. Details are fragmentary but indicate the flight ended abruptly with casualties.

Girardot Columbia Lutijainin Mendez Amerleam Colombian Air Service New York Itogatn Hig Bonk

Convicts Escape From Prison Farm Near Sugarland

Jan 3 4 convicts overpowered guards and fled from the Imperial Himte prison farm near Sugarland. Three were recaptured shortly after the escape, with authorities continuing searches for the remaining escapees.

Holrton Shegan Imperial Himte Sugarland

Gourt Battles Loom Over University Lease Sale

Austin June 3 A squabble over leases on University of exoy vil lanes halted yesterday after injunctions. Commissioner Mubixan, restrained from selling, prepared to dissolve the injunction while bidders were notified bids would be withheld. Robison claimed up to 11000 bids were poised but blocked. he warned a cash bonus of not less than 400000 if sale proceeds today.

Austin Jun Litiganis i University of “Exoy Villanes Mubixan Inunh Robison Auestion Lens Lulison Tod Commissiones Tobisa Shay Gue Fe Hodigan

Gilbert Arrives From Debt Session

Gilbert arrives in New York from a debt session aboard the Mergenaria Corbik annul wettns visit. He protests that certain reports on cooperation must be based on no mystery and complete restatement of text.

Gilbert Walker Gilbert Mergenaria Corbik Ger

One Time Where Accident Was Pardonable

An unclear report describes a crime involving three bandits and a youth named Charles. The narrative references a robbery, pursuit, and later testimony about negligence in a corporation court context. Details are fragmentary and not fully coherent.

Pat Fr. Steller Aetive Freee Corporation Court

Sir James Barrie Poised for British Peerage Rise

London reports say Sir James Barrie may be raised to the British peerage as the illness of King George prompts noble promotions. The famed author of Peter Pan could join the nobility, with formal steps expected once the king’s health stabilizes and a government presentation occurs.

James Barrie

S.A. Playgrounds Reported Heavily Attended

Local playgrounds drew strong crowds as city facilities hosted public events. John Wingate, superintendent of FeCreation, commented on crowd levels and the need for continued safety during the epidemic era.

S.A Bassok John Wingate

Texas G. O. P. To Have 43 Delegates

The Texas Republican Party will enter the 1932 National Convention with 43 delegates following Louvers defeat of Al Smith in the state. It marks the largest Republican delegation Texas has credited and reflects a new representation basis increasing by 17 from 1928. Democrats will have 40 delegates in their 1932 convention.

Austin Texas Jin International News Service AL Smith Ene Turge Anil & Delegnis Fnr Avery Rongresshouat Luwel Republicaty Nowines Democrats of Troag

Connie's Mother Puts End to Rumor New AGH

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a rumor about a divorce and names inconsistent entities. It references Connie’s mother ending rumors, with scattered terms like Tow Sergery, Meeldes, Stes Mhuire, and Lotknaend Neteher, lacking clear context or coherent events to summarize reliably.

Connie Sergery Oshayne Lotknaend Neteher Chiengo Klore Bron Balylog Auahaud

QUICK SUNE RESULTS: TIGHT CLASSIFIEDS ABS

In brief classified items, QUICK and SUNE results are presented in tight, compact form. Listings cover concise notices, small ads, and urgent briefs, emphasizing immediacy and clarity for readers scanning the page.

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