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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1929

Page

13

Disaster Strikes Hollenbeck Household

A melodramatic tale centers on Nancy Hollenbeck her secret marriage and a web of infidelity. Nancy clings to a noble English suitor Beamer while torn by love for Roger Decatur and a life of wealth, with family pressures and a dramatic mountain trip reshaping loyalties.

Macy Nancy Moallangeck Jack Beamer Nancy Roger Decatur Roger Shever Beanty Er Natey Beamer

Married? Nancy learns of Thursday wedding

In this dramatic scene Nancy realizes Lou is to marry, triggering shock and conflict. Mama revolts, accusing Lou of abandoning common folk as family rifts widen. Peter and others press questions while Lou stands protectively beside her sister as plans move toward Kansas City.

Nancy Bama Peter Louise Wen Tooulse Mat Mama Deligerantiz Mat Cully Leo Lou Kitty Locke Thoredey Kansas City Xanaas City Mama Epag Nancy Wissea Gales Fianese Col

And I Remember When

Ben Wilson recalls General Roosevelt visiting San Antonio during the Spanish American War to organize the Rough Riders. He notes Roosevelt’s presence at the officers’ mess table, his admiration for adrenalists and fellow rough riders, and a later return to meet old comrades including cowboys.

Ben Wilson Center Street Roosevelt San Antonio McKinley

Hit Run Driver Strikes Couple Repairing Tire

A hit and run driver struck Anton Williams and Miss Carrie Pleres while they fixed a tire on Refugio Street. Both were knocked to the curb and taken to Hubert B. Green Hospital. Williams suffered bruises. Pierce had abrasions.

Anton Williams Enat Crockett Atreet Carrie Pleres Quincy Atreet Willian Mise

Rites Held for Charles F. McClanahan

Funeral services for Charles F. McClanahan 85, of Tulsa were conducted Wednesday afternoon by Rev. WM. Lane at the McKinney Avenue Mission. He was a retired lumberman born in Tennessee and had lived here 10 years. Surviving are his widow Ira, named children, two brothers Walter and Richard in Tennessee, MR. B McClanatan of Missouri, and sisters in Ohio and Missouri.

C.F. McClanahan Charles F. McClanghan WM. Lane McKiney Avenue BfeOlaquben Teoneseer Ira Allge McClepehan Eosone J. L. McGlanahan Dagehteva Biers Jackson Afra B. Hinkies Foe Brothees Walter Richard Tennessee MR. B McClanatan Missouri Mica Beasly McClanatan Tulsa Ohio Miss Greener Clanahay

Appeals Court to Vacation Aug 1

The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals will begin a two month recess starting August 1. The court will adjourn for the period as authorized by a recent act passed by the Fortiet legislature.

Fourth Court of Civil Appeals

Engineer Predicted as Mexico's Next President

Prophecy from deputy Gonzalo de Jon Bouton names engineer Rubio Champhined as Mexico's future president after the November election. Senor Santos, secretary of the revolutionary party commission, returns from a San Antonio to New York trip as Mexico's political scene remains unsettled amid calls for unity.

Mexico Elvan Gonzalo de Jon Bouton Senor de Lon Santey Phitaree Fliay Callea San Antonio En Tolle New York Harape Mexican Congress Senor Santos Mexico City Rubio Amaico Pill Otia Trubio Elltes Calles Hublo Genor Santoria Copgrens

Menjou Declares Firing Forces Job Search Abroad

Adolph Menjou and his wife sail for Europe as the film star announces he has been forced out of work in America and will seek employment abroad. He was a frequent leading man in films and now plans to resume his career overseas.

Adolph Menjou Europe America

Bootlegger Plot Exposed in San Antonio Informant Sting

An undercover informant reports a bootlegger in San Antonio using a staged under cover deal to test agents. The operation involved a doll ar bill, a flask, and a sample of whiskey color to mimic aged liquor as authorities investigate the case. Local dry officers have struggled to build a formal case against the anonymous suspect.

Somerbert San Antonio Bind Agenia Bum Inja Custadian San Antonin

Funeral held for Mrs Rowland in San Antonio

Mrs Rowland 46 of 414 Toretty Hayes died at home Tuesday and funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon. A Brotherhood of Beemen member, she had lived in San Antonio 20 years and was a member of a church group. Survived by three daughters Mrs J N Boud, Anita Rowtend and Mrs Richard P Hageo, one son FB He Trowland, and her mother Mrs J Folden of Troup.

Rowland Neryicen Mes Zadie Stebecen Toretty Hace Richard P. Hageo He Trowland J. 2, Folden of Troup

James Campbell Buried in Elrmoot at St Peter’s Church

James BH Campbell aged 61 of 497 Francisto street was buried midweek. Rev Peter Baque of St Peter’s Prince of Apostles Catholic Church conducted the services. Surviving are his widow Nal Tin Campbell and two daughters Mrs. Sarah McGee and Mr. WW Henderson.

James BH Campbell Franciscotreet Elrmoot Peter Baque St Ceter'y Prince of the Apottles Tre Nal Tin Campbell Sarah McGee WW. L. Henderson

Fixtures and Draperies Stolen From House in San Francisco

Electrical fixtures and draperies valued at more than 150 dollars were taken from a house at Sid San Francisco almeet. M. Cowan of 115 Clower Street reported the loss to police on Wednesday. Pente

Aii Electrical Araperienic New Houn Sid San Francisco Almeet M. Cowan Clower Street Welensday Pente

County Courthouse Insurance Plan Goes Forward

A proposal to insure the county courthouse has been approved, with the policy to be underwritten by Mitnan Conara Insurance. The premium will be shared among St Ivens Insurance and Imppencles as per Vic Ken dall, the county saddler, and funds allotted to the Nezar county courthouse.

Oil Boom Echoes From San Antonio Home Well

In San Antonio near 227 Weaver Street and the nearby fields, resident Erbea Weaver tends a daily oil gathering routine since April 1926. Neighbors tolerate the small yield from a shallow well, while the local oil boom fades and drilling evidence suggests potential restults, with land along the San Antonio River showing shale and shell.

Gil Operstore Sequin Tesne San Antonio Weaver Steret Théresa Neighhorn Rirs Alice Garrett Erbea Alan

Chamber to Hear Roads Progress

A Friday morning chamber meeting in the directors room will present the latest developments on Gull and West Tex railroad progress. Committee members include chairman Gerald Moll, Altgell, Hark, Irish, Morrison, Steves Sr, F. L. Thomson, Tuttle, and Thorean.

Gull and West Texas Railroad Chamber of Commerce Railway Comter Chamber Gerald F. Moll Altgell L. J. Hark BH. G. Irish Re ‘W. Morrison Albert Steves Sr F. L. Thomson W. B. Tuttle H. ©. Thorean

Soldier Wounded At Fort Sam Houston Range Accident

Private Paul Hamebill of Company A Ninth Tapontes was accidentally shot in the left leg while in the line of fire at Fort Salado Creek range. He was taken to base hospital Fort Sam Houston for treatment. Hospital attendants reported the wound was not serious.

Salado Tutedas Paul 2 Hamebill Company A Ninth Tafontes Fort Sam Haviston

Rotarians Wives to Be Guests at L A Country Club

Rotary wives from the Tinters club will be hosted at the Los Angeles Country Club for a dining dance and bridge party. The event features a Rotary quartet led by Arch Purser and Wren Turner with comedy by William Whierich and Clyde Lee, plus dancing and swimming facilities.

L.A. Country Club Tinters Club San Antonio Comnery Lab Gunter A.J. Mekenate Cew Till Pronide Hotary Arch |E Purser Wren Turner Manifest Gerhardt Warren Hull Wil Ham Whierich William Gregg Clyde Lee Ressul

Fishermen Tail Old Warnings Amid Gulf Visit

A garbled report recalls fishermen warn that public lure to fishing towns has drawn skeptical eyes. A voyage from Corsons returns to reveal a man fishing line limp and a tale of no nibbles all morning, while a yoyo top clings to the right hand.

Gulf Conat Corsons

Man funds daily oil yield from home well

Erben of 227 Weaver Street maintains a private oil well he dug in April 1926. Every morning he pumps the oil using a hand pump from his 16 foot deep privatereserve, describing it as a pleasant routine.

Erben Weaver Street

Mystery terror grips O Grady family at Sage Brand Avenue

In an isolated Appleton area home at 1236 Sage Brand Avenue, radio performer O Grady and his wife and four daughters live under fear of a prowler. Police and detectives have repeatedly failed to trap the unseen intruder who stalks the household at night, prompting sleepless vigils and alarmed neighbors. No leads or sightings have yet cracked the case, as the prowler remains at large.

Thomes O'Geedy Tie Sage Brand Avenue O'Grady Hank Umava Eva O'Graty Sam Con Gurney

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