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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1930

Page

13

Raquel Dexter Draws Interest From Fashion World Abroad

Raquel, daughter of Pancho Rojos in Hernigia Arizona, draws attention for her beauty in New York where Alphonse Courlet, a noted fashion expert, plans to take her to Paris to model. Onboard a ship she shares a suite with Greta Tossk, while Bernie Adams pursues her, and Raquel contends with Mrs. Dexter’s disguise of beauty.

Hernigia Arizona Raquel Ufes BNL Sohaon Cat Fleaman Jock Farrell New York Alephonse Courlet Sting Engaees Clea Ellsworth Rosart Europe Alphonse Sulte Teller Greta Tossk Aga Mveetn Bernie Adams

Remembrance Of The Five Man Detachment In 1808

Fragmentary reminiscence recalls a five man unit in 1808 named in a list of members including M. J. Shiner Captain Wi Yam D. Druse and Arthur Wellman. The sparse text hints at public doubt over pay and efforts, with few clear details remaining.

Lax Maemnor Aflite Tyee M. J. Shiner Cpt Wi Yam D. Druse Alex H Arthur Wellman Chavies Wurzbach Lee Reynolds Lanes Chen

Fishing Pole Burglar Trend Reported in Los Angeles

A new theft fad called the fish pole burglar appears in Los Angeles as criminals target homes for valuables. One suspect attempted to hook items through a window but fled when spotted, another break in at 206 Carolina Street took portable fixtures, and a resident at 247 Biglined reported a $25 cash loss from a purse while the family slept.

San Attonin George Hanlen Carolina Street H. J. Taylor North St. Mars BF. Kennely

Twelfth Annual Ninetieth Division Reunion Planned

Preparations for the twelfth annual reunion of the Ninetieth Division are under way to be held in Houston on August 90 and 1. W. A. Leach of Mesquite Hawt View is the president and secretary. Douxlax from Gilahorma City acts as vice president. W. C. Sonton of Nuttas serves as secretary.

Houston W- A Leach Mesquite Hawt View Ent Secretars San Antonio Rank

Summer Heat Drives Women to Postpone Permanent Waves

San Antonio beauty shops report many women delaying permanent waves to avoid heat damage in summer. Some have already started or completed waves, while others abandon the idea for cooler, easier styles. Hairdressers note a spike in requests for shorter cuts as temperatures rise.

Beacon sign lights Woodlawn Lake entrance tribute

A newly erected neon beacon at the Woodlawn Lake entrance on Josephine Tobin drive replaces the dismantled old sign after Cincinnati Avenue was widened. The memorial honors the mother of the late Mayor John Tobin, a longtime official of the S.A.

Cincinnati Avenue John Tobin S.A

Josephine Tobin Drive sign unveiled in Woodlawn

A new neon sign at the entrance to Josephine Tobin Drive honors the mother of a former San Antonio mayor. Designed by J. E. Welmer, it measures 68 feet long and 301 inches wide, built by New Lhco Shop. Dedication, postponed from July 4 due to low attendance, is planned for September 1 by the Woodlawn Civic Club.

Josephine Tobin San Antonio Woodlawn Jake Visitors Io Cincinn&li J.E. Welmer Lhco South Hackberry Street Josephine ‘Tlotin Drive Woodlarr, Ke

Ex-Brooks Officer Relieved to Post Field Oklahoma

Tarver K. Greenlaw, a former Brooks field pilot, has been relieved from duty at the University of California and entered to Post field in Oklahoma for uty. The move marks a transfer of service as part of post duty arrangements.

Brooks Post Field Tarver K. Greenlaw Brooks Field University of California Okla Uty

Sergeant Retired After Long Army Service

Sergeant Jobo F. Webber of the Forty-third School Squadron at Kelly Held is placed on the retired list after twenty years of active duty in the Army The notice records a veteran from a military unit and assigns retirement after twenty years of service.

Jobo F. Webber Kelly Held Sears Actvice

Pair Withdraw From Defense of Citizens League

Judge Frederick Sleveng of the Seventy-fifth District granted an order removing J D Dodson and F Keell from the defense of the Citizens League in the bond contest over a $1 075 000 municipal issue carried by a small majority. The suit was filed ten days after the election, with attorneys including Hugh Robertson Cole Anderson James Young Jr and Walter Groce representing the plaintiff.

J.D. Dodson F Keell Attorness Citizens League Frederick Sleveng Seventy-fhirs Golea Bern Dodson Wzell Aisteke Citizens’ League Hugh R. Robertson Goo Cole Anderson James Young Jr Ialler Groce

Lawn Party for Orphan Children At Mrs Toble Home

Orphan children will be hosted by Mrs. W. B. Toble at eight forty Friday night for a lawn party. Guests will enjoy fireworks, cream, and cake after a Heian candles and skyreekere light show supervised by H. A. Briggs of the Cultic Service company. Plan Cathedral Fete observed in Germany marking a cathedral anniversary with ceremonies.

Potestant Orphans' Home W. B. Toble Fitts H. A. Bricgs Cultic Service Company

Galapagos tortoises gain weight at New York aquarium weigh-in

Eight Galapagos tortoises at the New York Aquarium were weighed by Joe Delgado in Cal Orininhia's absence. Since 1928 their total weight rose to 205 pounds with the heaviest individual at 62 pounds. The tortoises, also found in Florida and California, feed on lettuce bananas watermelon and cabbage as part of routine care.

Brockbneidge Tiel Alice Ynceide Nou Joe Delgado Cal. ML. Orininhia New York Asul de. Obariea W Urida California San Antonio

Fort Sam Officer Goes to Fort Sill

Army announces Maj. Ts. M. Daupherty will depart as commander of the Fifteenth Ball Artillery at Fort Sam Houston for Fort Sill to serve as an instructor at the Field Artillery school, effective September 3.

Ordera Ts. M. Daupherty Fifteenth Blell Artillery Fort Sam l Houston Fort Sill Ohio Flee

The Wayne Murder Cane Mystery Continues on Page 10A

The current installment of The Wayne Murder Cane mystery is set to appear on page 10A, inviting readers to follow the unfolding clues and suspect list as the plot tightens.

Wayne

Army Steeple Chase Planned at Fort Sam Houston

A cross country steeplechase event sponsored by the Twelfth Field Artillery will be held Sunday morning at Fort Sam Houston. The race starts near Garden Avenue and Twelfth Street at 1:90 a. m. with speeds from 12 to 18 miles per hour. Fort personnel and civilians will compete, with monthly contests and cash prizes for enlisted men and cups for officers and civilians. Notables include Mrs. S. D. Mackenback, Mrs. F. Elsie Jobes, and Mrs. Tom Whitehead.

Fiela Artillery Fort Sam Houstog Garden Avente Fort Sam Houston Bart

Open Air Park Stage Rushes for Sunkin Garden Theater Dedication

Work is rushed under Jacob Tenbiels and Frarrey Po Smith to ready the Sunkin Garden theater in Drackenridge Park for a June opening. A waterfall, trees, and rocks form the background. Lange fountains flank the stage. a $3509 lighting system, scenery, and equipment set the scene for The Bohemian Girl directed by Walter Dunham with a 60-voice chorus and a 10-piece orchestra. Principal cast includes Pred Jouoa, Mia Zaleme Simpson, Charles Stone, Warren Hull, and others. Rehearsals span over three weeks under Dunham and Stone with a large chorus and prominent soloists.

Jacob Tenbiels Park Commleioner Frarrey Po Smith Sunkin Garden Theater Drackenridge Odge Belog Aris Ptelie Meare Mildred Johoson Charles Stone Lon San Antonio Ciric Opera Company

Two Men Hurt as Autoist Forces Cyclists in Ditch

W. O. Ward of 2041 East Hour ton street in Santa Rosa hospital in serious condition after a motorcycle fall while riding double with Tom Calk of 1211 South Alamo street on the Corpus Christi road. A speeding motorist forced the motorcycle into a ditch. Stuart Simmons of Harlingen, a passing motorist, brought the injured to the hospital. Ward was unconscious for several hours and his skull feared fractured. Calk was cut and bruised but will recover.

W. O. Ward East Hourton Atreet Santa Rosa Hospital Wne Tom Calk South Alamo Steest Corpus Chrigti Road

Reserve officers to report for active duty training

Five reserve officers of the intelligence department are expected to report at Eighth Corps Area headquarters on July 20 for field training. Officers listed include Captains Leslie Porter and Tarod TP Shaper, First Lieutenants Eugene B. Layton and FW Lange, and Second Lieutenant W. F. Sainthe.

Erserve Intelligence Department of the Army Sorpa Arem Curphares Intelligence Office Leslie &. Porter Tarod TP. Shaper Eurgene B. Layton FW. Lange W. F. Salnthe

Glider Flights At Alamo Air Field Exhibition Opens

Fourth of July celebrants are invited to inspect and learn about gliders at Alamo Field. The first San Antonio made glider will be on display through Friday with explanations by Jon Bon Lierze. More than 100 flights have already been performed.

Alamo Airport Noro Jon Bon Lierze

Fusselman Named SVP Freight Agent for Southern Pacific Lines

Fusselman, assistant freight agent in the traffic department, is named freight agent. TI A. Tooffler, general freight agent, announced the appointment set to take effect July 5. Fusselman will succeed A. Smith, who retired June 30, with Sasrov becoming the new clerk in the traffic office.

Fusselman SVP F. HL. Fusselman Traffic Department A. Tooffler Southern Pacific Jines A. © Smith Wo. Sasrov Traffee

Resigning official cites big earnings and travel load

In Middletown, Connecticut, on July 4, a public official known as Foba S. Unth, a lax commissioner, quits after saying his pay of 4500 a year is too high for the time spent away from duty. He admits insufficient time to keep drawing the high salary.

Middletown Conn Brtra S. Unth Lax Saya

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Mrs. Dexter Pancho Rojos Aira Dexter Tinguel E. E Brackenridge Park Zoo By Tom Pereida L.A Desbring Woodlawn Lake Woodlawn Ake Bright olGirl Marks Skippy Wesey Street Joo Percy le Crosby Britain Sir Reuter Reoalas Iba Percy L. Crosby Defense of Germanys Conrad VI Shiba Fort Sam Dunham and Stone Promista Elvic Oyera Retty Longater Wilvon Pauline Buske Sopcatos Eric Tobpetou Eric Hacker Manfred Geebardt Alamo Air Field Swockett
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