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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1929

Page

3

Kalamazoo Man Accuses Witch Victim of Poisoning

In Kalamazoo Michigan a man Burgess and his wife confess to killing Mrs Etta Fairel Fairchilds alleging she was a witch who could induce diseases. They describe luring her to supper and murdering her with a lead pipe and cement blocks, then disposing of the body in a well. Burgess and his wife claim the deceased boasted of killing hundreds over 25 years, while Burgess’s son and another relative were detained.

Kalamazoo Burgess Delver Etta Burgeas Sheir Turgess Mrz. Fairel Burgesa Afea Fairchilds Waiehilis Eugene Burgess Apain Tt. A. Marler Smtlebigan State “Hospital

SARRAN TALKS TOWARD CLUB AT WARD EMPLOYEE MEETING

Vice Chief J C Sarran and fellow Montgomery Ward employees met on the roof garden to discuss proper conduct during a fire emergency and to review new Ward Savings and Thrift Plan. Manager J B Bark opened the session thanking staff and outlining upcoming programs. A gift clock presented to newlyweds Mr and Mrs Tay Rey Watkins. Attendance prizes awarded. Seymour Masterson and J D Robinson won tickets. Ward officials announced new stage lighting and equipment for future meetings.

J. C. Sarran Toscot Montgomery Ward Ward Syrecan Rannager J. B. Bark Mee Tayrey Watkins Membara Hoy EF Arnold Prizi Vree Ax (Ollaws Majestic Seymour Masterson Arter J. D. Robinson T. N. Heed Weea Pont Gocien

Officer Crowe Hurt as Speeders Run Into Motorcycle

An incident Friday night left Officer Crowe injured when fleeing speeders collided with his motorcycle. He was thrown into the roadway and sustained a severe injury to his left arm. The pursuit began as the suspects fled along a local route and were ordered to stop before the crash occurred.

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Unclear OCR Summary of Missing Girls Caso

Fragmentary OCR hints at a missing persons case involving three girls with amateur search parties at a seaside location. References to names, dates, and places are garbled. no clear event, organization, or outcomes can be confirmed from the readable fragments.

Local notices list names and travels across states

A jumble of names and places fills the column as residents and visitors are shown traveling to or from San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Oklahoma and beyond. Individuals such as Maj Gri commandin, Miss Mary Wilevo, Vincent Alen Foote, Rev Sid Wilkins and many others are mentioned with movements, visits, and temporary roles, including soldiers, educators, and clerks.

Vincent Alen Foote Averne Alpha Iowa Fort Snelling Chienzo Joliet, I Okin Sid Wilkins Dallas

Lupe Velez May Lead in New Version of The Dove

Hollywood notes reveal Lupe Velez could star in a talkie version of The Dove with singing and dancing by the actress. The piece discusses casting, potential Mexican villain roles, and behind the scenes moves at Paramount and Universal, plus brief snapshots of other stars and industry chatter.

Lupe Velez the Dove Los Angeles Lupe Velez al Willard Mack Norman Talmedge Mexica Bieter Hollywood Iain Mexico

Wrecked Pullman Car Lifted After Colorado Crash

Stratton Colorado reports wrecking crews hoisted the Pullman car The Cape Corpoise from Sand Creek after a flood weakened bridge allowed a Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific passenger train to plunge Thursday morning. Nine dead, one missing. Julia Ca 21 of New York unaccounted for. A temporary bridge was built across the arroyo and service was planned to resume Friday morning.

Stratton Colo Tiny Cape Corpoise Sand Creek Chicago, Hook Island & Pacific Apm Julia Ca New York Mermatty Jain

Baby Found In Abandoned Car Near Houston Park

A 3 week old girl was found abandoned in a parked car near Hastwood Park in Houston. Medical staff fought to treat the infant but hospital rules restricted certain procedures. Authorities investigated the case as an infant welfare matter with no immediate charges reported.

Houston Hastwood Park

Last of Pioneer Boyce Family Dies in Amatillo

Amatillo Texas July 20 The era of the famed Al G Boyce family of the early West ends with the death of widow Mrs Mars Elizabeth Boyce 70 after long illness. Her husband Col Al G Boyce once headed the famous NIT ranch and died years ago in Port Worth. now one child has followed him.

Boyce Amatillo Texas al G. Boyce Nioncera Mars Elizabeth Bosce Col Port Worth

Church Looks Probe Heiress for Christ's Marriage

Seventh Day Adventists worldwide anticipate Christ's return in this generation. Rev. Fr. Benton of the North Texas conference preached in Dallas arguing end-times prophecies unfold now. The Friday night sermon cited steamships, railways, printing, air travel and labor as signs fulfilling Daniel. The annual camp meeting opened with Friday sunset prayers and Sabbath observances as tents and encampment life turned sacred.

Christ FR. L. Benton Te North Terns Conference Dallas Peacock Military Academs Mr. Benton Danie Irving -Bykes B. le Bouton

Heiress Dolores Pont May Have Been Drugged for Marriage

Private detectives search for the truth behind reports that Dolores Elizabeth Pont an heiress and Smith College student aged 22 may have been drugged to influence her marriage to Eugene Newton a wealthy man. Vera Garrett a hypnotist said Dolores admitted the marriage and a “secret apartment” linked to Newton. Dolores keeps a midtown hotel apartment and speaks daily with Newton as his supposed hideout. Her father Willissy Ford a Montana ranch owner did not respond to requests for comment.

Tattersal Surfice Veww York Iuly Artin Dolores Elizabath Pont Smith College Vera Garerett Roeothery Garrett Sid Dolores Eugene Newton Secluston Willissy Ford Iass Dalores Darby Mont Montha Ranch RitemiMing Ube Aleber Srt Sousleian Renute Min Dugeve Newton Apo Lenox Marlen Newton Manriage Ak Ue Gil Volrce Adi Ip Cincionati Allen H. Tord Fe 9 Gwen Dinels Glass Company Toledo

San Antonio Board Plans Bond Sale For School Construction

Akaseskion of the San Antonio school board Friday afternoon endorsed offering a block of 1 700 410 for suntoy immediate, designated in Sevirg 4 and late August 1. The first bloc will be received Tuesday. Alternate bids may be considered, with a second 2 000 000 block possibly offered within six months. The board favored immediate elementary school construction and aims for ten to twelve buildings if feasible. Election results canvassed show 377 votes for bonds, 1062 for maintenance tax, 50347 against, 103%.

Akaseskion San Antonio Suntoy Sevirg Thesday Ita Bediet

Woods Fired by Lightning Near Lake Superior

Grand Marais Mina July 20 Forest rangers and volunteers fought two fires in Superior National Forest caused by lightning and carelessness. One blaze five miles north of Lutsen covered over 70 acres and was contained yesterday. A second fire west of Cramer on Lake Superior was reported as started by fishermen, with ongoing reports of more wildfires in the region. Canadian rangers used fire planes to reach outbreak sites.

Grand Marais Mina Superior National Forest Lutsen Dehtning Cramer Lake Superior Menerr Wielnter Saganuga

Army Orders and Promotions Report

Washington dispatch lists army orders and promotions affecting the Seventh Corps area and various posts. It notes transfers, retirements, and new rank appointments including first lieutenants promoted to captain and officers assigned to Forts Denning Sill Sam Houston and others, with several name spellings reflecting the era.

Amy Washington Jiere Judas Johnson Hygood Wart Totten Seventh Corps Nebraska Taurance Mathews Kelly Field Carl McPherson Filward H. Jarbutton Fort Denning Wakeler Robert A. Allen Mln Fort Benjamin Anecison Portley Collin Miere Tnt Fort Sam Houston Organzard Waurth Corps Aera Albany Lewis TD Bibl New York Letterman Sosmtal Ben Francisen George Steteklul Fort Sam Housten Jang Jesfield John G. Knauser M. C Wort Totten Waller Reed Hosgia Dite William Dow Fort Sill Fort Thomas Arne Serum D.C Fort Fumpbress Fort Netling Minn Teverly C. Snow A. C Corpa of Engineers C. Fark Rae Hauaton Motor Transport Catan Molabiard Tenjor Metical Corps Thomas G. Toussy Edwin F. Shaffer Hawston H. Fisher Joseph R. Shelton Stanley G. Olom John W. Stanley Robert JK. Simpson

Divine Healing Film Shown At San Antonin Theater

A wall show presents a film of a nine divine healing service at the Tator Tabernacle on South Presa Street. Since January the Gabermacle has hosted torporhes Onfly with Nina Of Mondays, plus prayer services and youth activities led by Evangelist I. B. Taptor.

San Antonin Theater Tator South Presatreet Gabermacle Nina Paris I. B. Taptor

Radio Schedule and Concert Listings Across Stations

A fragmented listing details multiple radio programs, concerts, and church services across stations such as WOAL KTSA KGNC and WEAF. It notes times for music, religious programming, dances, and community events, with references to organizations and venues like First Presbyterian Church and various orchestras and choirs.

MGCL Tinerto Radio Gales Topolar Music Woal Southern Equipment Kercleta First Presbyterian Church Wet Alina Broadcasting Co Pal KGNC Li S.A NHTSA Musi HGDE Susie KTSA Xextala AL Woat Anc Kvorleating Hanes WTSA Michard Eestat WOAI Forum BTSA Gothredrat Nour Mule Enno Settten RTSA Rout Texas Press

Vintage Texas dance ads list weekly events and bands

The page compiles scattered notices for night dances across Texas venues. It lists Webb's seq ballroom Gradia, Old-time and modern dance in Selma, Theo Artzt Orchestra, Gold's College Hamblers, Rey King, a Houston radio entertainer, Crescent Beach Caribbe Play Boys, Martinex venue, St Hedwig Hall, and University orchestra performances.

Selma Texas Theo. Artzt

Nome Avatom To Resume Flight Attempt From New York

A fragmented report notes Cav. Thess G. Boyl informed officials of a resumed flight from New York toward Nome, Alaska. The trek involved stops from Vanderbott to White Horse and Edmonton, with a roughly 1030 mile leg to Minnesota and a goal of around 160 miles to Nome, hindered by headwinds and delays.

New York Thess G. Boyl Army New York-Alnsky Vandebert B. Ge Mitchelfield Tomrslay Nome Alaska Ame Retin Heyt Vanderboff Fdmonton Alberts White Uorse Yukon Edenton Mufckers Fiedl Minnesolis Edmonton Tom

First Anniversary of Westing Church Observed

The church will observe the first anniversary of the new Westinvising Presbyterian church with special praise service at nine forty five in the morning, conducted by the pastor and with a loan party in the evening at the church. Members and friends are invited to attend.

Universal Service Monte Bell New York Keens Suppreiae Maurice Chevalier Sherlock Holmes Chevalier Taria San Prancisco Hollywood Franklin Mangborn Brown Nerbyy Cohn Frank Connor Andres Te Irene Maser Noospvelt Hotel Fay Wray Tom Miranda Lilgan Tashman Bank of Italy C. Tt. Vatdarlip Jnseph Behneck O. GO. McTisre Eulage Seeker Sam Golloesn Ace Havre Rivman Groumup Aer ‘Thessa Inlay Ser Zou Tom Bowel

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