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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1929
Page
3
A nine foot marble statue of Robert La Follette arrives in New York carried from Paris by sculptor Jo Davidson. The work, completed at Davidson’s studio, will be displayed in a Washington hall for fame consideration.
Students at Ralph Waldo Minerson Junior School held tradition exercises Thursday. Seventy received certificates of promotion to the senior school system. A student play titled Pio rensure of Boabutil was presented. The event featured named students, a musical interlude, and remarks from the class president.
The Light Sunday highlights three rising stars named 2 3 and 6 in a galaxy of baby stars. Tach gains Screenland fame as Majestic show is offered free for readers to identify them.
The Light prints the first three pictures from a group of eleven famous movie stars. It urges readers to participate in a contest to identify the stars and win one of 54 prizes. Details include a photo page, a coupon for the list of names, and rules about entry timing and word limits.
Mrs Don Murelanl, wealthy New York and Paris widow, to wed Prince Henry of Reuss, an heir to a European throne. She inherited $3,600,000 from husband Anson Wood Burchard, vice chairman of General Electric, in 1927. The couple will serve as hosts aboard a yacht for a cruise with five friends. Announcement sent by cable to friends.
According to Frances Humphrey, the modern Bible ranks among the most read books at Carnegie, with twenty copies circulating including German Swedish French and other editions. Most readings come from idylls and adults show interest mainly in the new translation, with men most often seeking the Bible.
W G Allen owner of the Texas Mretercigne stand and several cigar and newspaper stands will not be prosecuted on a lobby charge for displaying punch boards for gambling. Two felony complaints filed before Justice of Peace John I Union were no-billed by the Thirteenth district grand jury. The jury also returned eight indictments and no bills as weekly investigations concluded.
LM Herrington reported to police on Tuesday that thieves stole a chain hoist, burnt rope sections, and lumber from the Chienga Bridge site where a new avenue for a Viking project is under construction.
A woman died after a bandit attacked her at her home, causing a fatal injury. Police have limited details but are investigating the assault and pursuing leads. No other injuries reported and no suspect identified in the fragmented report.
Chicago January 24 Mrs Grace Leigh 18 says her only vice is gum chewing and she wants a divorce from Charles Lyndon Leigh 87 claiming he forces her to work in a factory and return home to cook and serve him. Judge Sabath grants the divorce noting the couple’s unusual age difference and marital strife.
About 1000 police chiefs and marshals are slated to gather in San Antonio for the annual convention July 9 10 and 11. Sheriff Alfonso Newton and Chief Tur Unris helped arrange the meeting after confirming dates with the convention committee. headquarters will be at the St Anthony hotel with a competitive shoot and barbeque planned as entertainment.
Deputies surprised occupants during a friendly poker game Wednesday afternoon at a house on 100 South San Marcos Street. Five people were arrested and cited for misdemeanor gambling. The report notes officers collected minimal stakes and all defendants faced future court action.
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