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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1930

Page

15

Raquel Accepts Chance to Go To Paris

Raquel, a beauty pursued by Alpha nse Court, accepts a Paris venture as a model. The story follows her temptation by the French entrepreneur, his lavish mansion, and bold plans, while she weighs danger and desire at the hotel and dinner invitation as she moves toward a possible romance with Jack Farrell and a life abroad.

Hermosa Jack Farrell Engiieer New York Steyn Kuston Farretlo Iver Alphose Courbet Raquel Faris Rombrand Kagunl Alphonse Aque Roos Eriuifiols Aloy Hudrion Kinge Jong Alylonmne Paris Louls Alphange Haguel Maquel Alwaye Marsieur Bim Bend Tad Barrett Shoul Farrell

I Remember When Sirplaige Exhibition in San Antonio

Jack Raybould recalls the first sirplaige exhibition in San Antonio held on South Heights along plant paths in a vacant lot. A tall fence surrounded the aerodrome and a fee of 1 was charged to view the plane take off. Curtiss planes were used, and the crowd largely declined to pay to see the palloun rise from the ground.

San Antonio South Heights Eshiblilun Curtiss

Bernard Designs 16th Century Set for Civic Opera

Bernard Bernard designs a London fortress set for the San Antonio Civic Opera production The Yecome of the Guard premiering June 3. Charles Stone will stage manage and star in a leading tenor role. The enclosure features the Tower of London fortress with garden theater backdrop.

San Antonio Civic Opera Carden Theater Theaizre Charles Stone Woisened

Shrine Picnic At Camp Alantar Seeks Summer Crowds

The Shrine Picnic planned for Camp Alantar in the Boerne hills aims to draw crowds for a summer event with games, swimming, chanting, and a dance pavilion. Attendance will support the pina fund with a municipal auditorium gathering and a later charity phase at Camp Alantar.

Alzatar Boerne Hills Vallesa Minnoné Camp Alaalar

Mrs Lene Castle McLaughlin in overalls and sweater

Mrs Lene Castle McLaughlin, noted as one of America’s best dressed society women, now wears overalls and a sweater while devoting time to a refuge for homeless dogs. She is shown at right.

Double Route to Randolph Field Dedication Day

Maps showing routing for cars to Handelah field for the dedication ceremonies will be printed. Commissioner J ClaL Wright said Thursday after no meeting with a San Antonio chapter committee of National Aero vauth association. A double routing to facilitate traffic began, final plans for the dedication ceremonies are being completed, Mayor Jee M. Chanthers said. The committee headed by Jack Beretle refused to discuss its plans.

Handelah Field Duileo J Clal Wright ySan Antania National Aerovauth Association Ylaos Jee M. Chanthers Jack Beretle Ami Belle

Thieves Loot Gift Store and Homes in Local Break-In

Police report a robbery spree including a gift-store stock and home thefts. Victims describe silverware rings and jewelry valued around 300 dollars, with a suitcase of curios and telethings taken from a car on Lamar Street. A typewriter was also stolen from a College Street vehicle. The incidents occurred midweek, with suspects identified as missing items.

Annie Ragis Glenwood Court Aa. C. Green Kansas City A. I. Dtcere Montclair

Markymen Off to Army Shoot Tryout Showalter and Umberger

Clarence L. Umberger and William Showalter of Company D, 373rd division, were en route to Fort Niagara to try for an infantry rifle team. The voyage follows their strong showing last year as bald men in school competitions with Umberger winning second place in Bogles and both receiving special honors.

Army Shoot Clarence L. Umberger William Showalter Fort Niagra Umsberger Bogles Nnd

Aztec Theater Hosts Newsboys Week of Shows

The Aztec Theater welcomed Newsboys groups as guests this week with performances of The Light and Caught Short. Tuesday night featured The Tight carriers and Wednesday night treated the Newsboss to a theater show, as management hosted them for a lively program.

Judge to Appoint L A Bus Delegate

County Judge Perry will appoint a delegate to represent San Antonio at a meeting of business men at the Baker hotel in Elinerol Wells on June 23. The meeting will discuss changes in bus schedules and other fines.

Jimige Perry Stebertson San Antonio Bus Chhambre of Commerce Haker Hotel Elinerol Wells Routhlam Greshound

Scouts Plan Canada Gulf Road Tour Across States

Representatives from various states, led by Word Whaley of the Lee chamber of commerce, will tour the proposed Canada-le-Gulf highway route. The road would extend from Wa nines to Corpus Christi, with scouts visiting communities and assessing potential economic impact.

Canada-Gulf Road FOS Abnes Drowewood Canada-le-Gulf Highway Wighway Worter Whaley Lee Chamber of Commerce Wanines Corpus Christi

Dolen Schools Bring Happy Musings

Fragmentary reminiscences describe old Lille Ted School Flause TMaper and three stone public schools in San Antonio around 1685. The piece recalls grandparents and childhood memories as children once attended those schools.

Lille Antonias Old Stone San Antonio

Public Schigal House Noted in City History Record

An item notes one of the oldest public schigal houses in the city, highlighting its historic status within local public buildings.

San Antonio’s old school system and its past wards

An account details the transformation of San Antonio public education from colonial to modern times, noting the 1870 Ward No.1 building near the Missouri, Kansas and Texas line, and the Central School later known as San Antonio High School. It mentions shifts from rote schooling to centralized elementary and upper grades and contrasts church-owned facilities with city schools.

Tanther Trafersory Pioggze Gerais Seth Florns I L Seretch Ad Vance

Thieves Steal Goods From Store Front

Detectives report burglars ripped from the rear of the Clarence Snuniters store, stealing four opened racks of sugar, two five pound sacks of cigars, and cigarette cartons. No money was taken. Detectives C J Lee and J F Teonard say burglars appeared to move thrice along an alley path after entering through the rear. Front cash register untouched.

Nolan Steock Thorday W. 2 Carvel C .J. Lee J. Fteonard Cnah Ter Porte

Scouts Plan Flag Day Ceremony Across 20 Buildings

Hoy Scouts of Alamo Aceg council will observe Flag Day with a ceremony atop 20 buildings including a central flag raise. Four buglers will be stationed at each building except Smith-Young tower. signals will be blown from the highest site. J R Gropran, assistant to the executive, will supervise.

Boy Scouts Hoy Scouts Alamo Aceg Council Smith-Young J. Re Gropran

DAPTANG WILL SEE FREE PLAY AT PAVILION

Driggs School of Expression students under 13 perform The Talent of the Shrew at San Pavel Plarbouss next Monday with two shows 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM open to the public. Dancers Mildred Johnson and pianist Mrs Fenzie Richardeon appear. June Frost plays Katherine in Tom Logical of the Shrew and Kar ton Vardue appears as Petruchio. Mrs Bales Briggs directs.

Driggs School of Expression Fil Mildred Johnson Fenzie Richardeon June Frost Katherine i N “Tomlog Karoton Vardue Petrichio Bales Briggs

John A Blake 88 Funeral Saturday in San Antonio

John A Blake 88 died at his daughter’s residence Wednesday after 45 years in San Antonio. A Confederate veteran and member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, he is survived by his daughter three grandchildren and one niece. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the residence in San Antonio.

Gervida John Andrew Hake Mie A. Sparg Slocum Place Blake San Antonio de Waa Ancient Order of United Workmen Claude P. Spang Mary D. Spang End A Conindes Frank A. Spang

Musical Concert by Bedell Pupils at Rosewood Place

Mrs Arthur Bedell presents her pupils in a musical recital at Rosewood Place on Friday afternoon. Violet Halliday wins a gold medal for efficiency. participants include Gertrude Halliday Violet Halliday Toe Nash Margaret Halliday Dottie Jean Sherrill Doris Elsine Duoran Maureine Giese Genera Giese Eva Schwappe Martha Claire Abbott Nancy Lee Whitney and Billie Decelt.

Bedell Arthur Bedell Rosewood Place Violet Halliday Gertrude Toe Nash Margaret Halliday Dottie Jean Sherrill Doris Elsine Duoran Maureine Giese Genera Giese Eva Schwappe Martha Claire Abbott Nancy Lee Whitney Billie Decelt

Police Seek Help in Missing Woman Case

AL Garris reports a 32 year old woman named Augusta Santeria missing for 10 days. He alleged she was last seen near Delrin Street and warned of potential violence. Police urged the public to assist in locating her and ensuring her safety.

AL Garris Delrin Alteet Thursitar Santeria

New Weather Service Planned for NR Planes

A new hourly weather service for aircraft is planned by the local Weather Bureau after a July meeting. The bureau aims to install radio communications to pilots, provide three‑hour weather updates, and expand observing stations near major air routes. The move follows years of enhanced reports and discusses night service along western routes to improve safety for flights to and from Dallas, Austin, Brownsville, and surrounding airports.

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Consistency In Want Ads For Classified Promotion

The piece advises repeated small ads over a single large insertion. It notes readers may miss today but recall tomorrow, suggesting persistence in advertising. It also hints at the value of continuous effort for better recall and mentions Crockett 2400 as an ad writer reference.

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Chance Dias Skippy Jack Raybould Bernard Designs Civic Opera Alantar Alzang Weal Randolph Field Aztec Theater L.A. Bus Raman Reat Medan Caghis Reserved Syndicate Tre Percy L. Crosby Dloen de Zavala William J. Knox Knox Beliers Central School San Antonio High School Esas Hotel Cits Daptang John A. Blake S. A Crockett
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