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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1930

Page

13

Raquel's Escort Challenged to Duel in Paris

Raquel Roos, employed by Alphonse Courtel, arrives in Paris after New York with companion Greta Torak. Separate quarters are provided. Raquel visits Montmartre night clubs while Bertie Adunis and Glairer Smith join in the intrigue amid Continental Hotel arrangements.

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Tony Johnson's Night Club Fever at Montuarire

Raquel visits Tony Johnsons night club in Montuarire where the scene runs at a feverish tempo. The crowd packs the floor as dancers swirl under bright lights while a French patron harasses Raquel with persistent attention and a tense social backdrop unfolds among the clubgoers.

Tony” Johnson Raquel Montuarire Greta Bertia Eer Thug'a Deuce Naquel Akil Jemner Ile Werte Ginger

Borglum May Complete Stone Mountain Know’s Lines

A. S Milstead chief of the San Antonio police identification bureau studies fingerprints under magnifying glass. The article notes his familiarity with the big thumb print, implying readiness to complete Stone Mountain related identification work.

Borglum Stone Mountain A. $. Milstead San Antonio

Fingerprint cases set for August term in San Antonio court

Judge W S Anderson announces a special term of the Thirty seventh District Court opening August 4. The first three days will cover jury and court organization, with a jury trial on July eighth and special preliminary sessions. Local and national fingerprint work are highlighted, noting 241 identifications and thousands of prints processed by the bureau.

Anderson Tureday Prt Rinse Caves Cour Organization San Antonis Bar Wnitteation Milstead Una Milslend Loen Washington Lea Trent Wranchs Varios San Antonio Laken Erie

First Serg Hill to Leave for Duty in Hawaii Post

First Sergeant J W Hill of the Headquarters Squadron Kelly Field will depart San Antonio August 14 and sail from San Francisco for a tour in Hawaii with the Seventy second Bomber Squadron. Hill, stationed at Kelly since November 1922, has served six years as a sergeant. Also noting Sergeant D. Thorns and Sergeant J Daniels, both due for Hawaii tours, with details uncertain in the text.

J. W. Hill Kelly, Field San Antonio San Francisco Hawi Kelly Field Pod Welly Diet J. Dani Sergean Danie Hawaii

Corns Gone Big and Small with Radox in England

An old ad claims corns can be removed quickly with Radox and a nightly foot bath over several nights. It promotes a painless solution, touting easy home treatment and a first US sale. It promises smoother feet in a week and urges readers to ask for Mailox.

England Fiat Utay Ank America

Institute of the Blind Flying Club Formed

Captain William Gravely becomes the first member as the Institute of the Blind Flying Club debuts at Langley Field. The new order, formed with its Caterpillar chute inciners and instructors, awards membership certificates to those who complete the blind flying and Instrument Flying course.

Old-Time Dances Add Special Nights to Parks Program

Community nights of old fashioned dancing songs and games for adults will be added to San Antonio parks programs. The first event at Woodlawn Park last week drew strong interest, and more venues are planned including Woollawn Pavilion on 11th Avenue Witkings in charge. Men will wear overalls and women aprons.

San. Antonio Woodlawn Woollawn Witkeng Hee Taos

Sarran Confined at Home by Illness

Fire Chief J G Sarran was confined at his home by illness according to Commissioner Phil Wright. While not in serious condition, he is not expected to return to duties for several days.

J. G. Sarran Hig Home Phil Wright

Fragmented wartime guidance and personal distress mix in a 1940s column

The text weaves a military recruitment inquiry with a domestic troubles column. It mentions Col James v Heidt and recruiting activities in Dallas Oklahoma City and other towns, then shifts to a distressed wife seeking help about a broken home. It portrays a mother worried for her four boys and asks what steps to take to save her family. It reads as a column blending civic matter with personal advice.

James v. Heidt Offierr Cor Dallas Oklahom City Vexas Oklahome Mig Wes Ely Tom

Kelly Flier Joins New Order of Fliers

Capt William S Gravely director of training in Advanced Flying school becomes first member of the new order of fliers. He receives a certificate admitting him to the Institute of Blind at Kelly Field, signifying completion of its trac tors course in flying planes by instruments alone without aid of eyes.

William S. Gravely New Order of Fliers Institute of Kelly Field

Mystery contest prizes and chapter reveal in Light

The Light offers $25 prizes for best solutions to the mystery story A Perfect Crime by Arthur Toerk, with entries due at The Light office by Wednesday. Winners to be announced Monday, followed by another contest chapter and prize for similar solutions in Master Mysteries.

Ory Munt Ayer Arthur Toerk Vaotitlona Majestic Master Mysters Morlay

Man Treated for Pistol Wound in Hand at City Hospital

Fragmented report details several injuries from late night incidents. Dos Mecohir, 126 Cometa, said a gunsel discharged accidentally wounding his hand and was treated at Robert B. Green hospital. Another man, Ty Croge, 37, 317 Bust Gon muvee street, received cuts on the head after an argument at Concho and Monterey streets.

Uolber Robert B. Green Croge Gonmuvee Street Robert J. Green Swain Mose W. J. Jones West Virginia Ierg Fhuick Concho Monterey

Police Seek Man After He Resists Arrest

Police seek a man described as criminal and wanted for ear theft who escaped after noon Monday following a deputy attempt to arrest him at an intersection. Witnesses report a pistol was shown and the man fled, with officers pursuing through the area.

Woking Mtchell South Vlorox Charles I. Baskell Hoke Aml Cuthy Bob Giniler

City Council Accepts Several Bids for Street Maintenance

At Monday's council meeting, bids were accepted for street work and equipment. Boxers and Bewert Co won paving at 850 per ton, General Criticals Equipment Co for a duplex machine at 5604 29, Dependable Co for road oil at 110 per barrel, Fingell System scrubbing and brushing machine at 400, and five bids on North Alamo street were referred to the city engineer.

Gily James Simpsar Georeal Critics Equipment Corporation Dependable Fingell Alamo Street

Explosion Victim to Be Buried in Houston Tuesday

The burial for Brooke Smith, burned in a gun explosion at the Grande courts hotel, is set for Tuesday in Houston. Mrs. Smith, the widow, traveled from San Antonio after the Sunday night blast injured four others. Smith leaves a daughter Nelda and four sons, with his parents and siblings listed as survivors.

Houston Tha Bods Brooka Smith Tere Mowiley Burns Grande Courts Uurist Iby Tawstan Smith Rachel Leonard Cr. Lee Nelda Smiths Blackburn Reonds Smith Sr Brovene

County Destroys Redeemed Bonds In Courthouse Burn

Officials burned redeemed county bonds with a face value of 107000 at the courthouse ceremony. Present were county military office, sheriff’s department, and county commissioners. The event, led by Governor Perry Roberts, marked the destruction of paid-off securities.

Emilitary Uederel Torge Perry

Return of Famous Sculptor Urges Stone Mountain Memorial

Georgia calls for the return of famed sculptor Gutzon Borglum to finish the Stone Mountain Memorial near Atlanta, arguing the long delay harms the Confederate soldiers’ tribute while Mount Rushmore’s completion proceeds under federal oversight. The article urges an end to the stagnation and notes past conflicts over the project.

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Foundation Message on Real Estate in San Antonio Classifieds

The advertisement urges building on a solid foundation with real estate investments. It promotes home ownership and increasing holdings, touting daily bargains in a local classified section and highlighting San Antonio's rising value and opportunities for buyers.

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