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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
13
Nancy Hollenbeck, a young woman, attends a rich Craigs house party where she is drawn to a dashing married football star Beamer. Her mother warns against marriage as Nancy envisions a life away from poverty and contemplates her future while others recall old lovers.
Louise and Nancy drift through a luxurious but dull hotel stay. A Ranger in olive drab draws attention with a dirty, energetic smile before vanishing. Nancy obsesses over Jack Beamer and Tom, while Lou imagines future escapades, gossip, and the faint thrill of awaiting a letter from home.
The memory recalls Charles Lindbergh arriving from the Atlantic to Washington on a late August day in 1927. President Coolidge and cabinet members greeted the famed flyer as crowds gathered along the riverfront. The tall youth shook hands with the president after his mother helped him adjust before the kiss. The writer notes his sense of boredom at the moment and hints at New York’s bigger reception looming.
South San Antonio backs a city hall project to sit on Main arena three blocks from the business district. The plan calls for a 240 foot floor area building housing the corporate court and city offices, plus a new fire hall with equipment upgrades. Debt and taxes are expected to cover most costs, with a tentative tax rate of 60 per 1000.
A motorcyclist, Hen Harr, 23, of Baylor Street, was taken to Htosa Infirmary after his sidecar struck a rubber school traffic sign at Mouth Flores Street. The impact caused a compound fracture and the incident occurred as he paused the sign and was struck by a passing automobile. Police report details are limited due to damaged text.
Eight minor blazes were reported overnight starting with a house near Range Highway and McCullough Avenue where a palat tres at Cres was destroyed. An overcherted honored was tipped to the yard as 3 MM Barnhill 830 East Commerce faced heat. No damage documented. A fire in a kitchen at A W Morton 422 Wert Ringe Highway involved boiling elplbrs.
Gun Weyrich 81 a longtime San Antonio resident died Tuesday in Fredericksburg. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Fredericksburg. Survived by widow Men. Lowe Weyrich two daughters Mrs Dedthe Adams and Mrs Sefton Abilitt both of San Antonio a son Carl of San Antonio another son Adolphe of Arizona three daughters Mrs Ricsney Treutilzam Mrs Mex Wahrmund and Mrs Hermann Feller thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Displaying oversized neckties drew attention at Alamo Plaza on Father’s Day as onlookers gawked at the giant props and the Freak Brothers exhibit.
Five men linked to a planned theft near a vacant warehouse on Raspberry Street were captured by police and Prohibition officers after firing near the scene. Three suspects, including two Mexicans, were jailed. two others transported to a transfer truck and a car. The illicit operation involved a mash barrel and was halted before dawn Thursday.
The Church of Christ revival continues at Grove Avenue Church with pastor the Ter J Y Sewell announcing pastor WLP Tong of Houston will lead. Tong spoke Wednesday night on the Second Coming of Christ. Thursday's talk will be Can We All Understand the Bible Alike.
A father receives the Distinguished Service Cross for his son Vitor Garrett of the Twenty eighth Infantry who died near Exermont France on October 4 1918 after heroic actions at Berry le Sec on June 19 1918 and in the four day battle around Soissons conducting his platoon with calmness under heavy shellfire.
Mrs Agnes Lloyd of 1208 North Flores Street retains a 1714 dated violin with wooden case once carried around the world by her husband. The instrument and its travel history link to a Wales origin.
Agnés Llord of 1208 Reel Plates Street guards an antique violin claimed to be over two centuries old. Handed down through generations on her husband Julius Lord’s travels, it accompanied him worldwide in an old wooden case before Mrs. Lord settled in America.
A cafe on Theadway reported a break in during the night. Mrs May Tlarrer found a missing cigar box full of cash thirty dollars inside an empty box among 361 boxes stolen from the shop. Footage or suspects not provided.
Notable guests join the fifth anniversary retention banquet of the Scientific order of San Antonio at the Plaza hotel. Attendees include Tote M Tapia personal representative, President Porter Gil of Mexico, Enrique Santibanez Mexican consul general, Carl Lueteke German consul, James E Pearce UT anthropology professor, and Dr. Z J Delaney Schreiner Institute president.
A theft suspect remained in the county jail on Thursday on two charges of stealing jewelry and money from Fred Baer of 215 Stratford Court. The suspect, Lefora Turtice of the Pesce L. I. Belle, was arrested by city police after a preliminary hearing Wednesday afternoon. Bond was set at $500.
The San Antonio post office forms a club to expedite mail handling. Ross F. Raton elected president with W. Tracken bach as secretary and FW. Crale as treasurer. Other officers include BP. G. Cwens postmaster and I. W. Fuller assistant postmaster. Monthly meetings planned.
Three youths are missing from their homes and are being sought by Antonia police with help from residents. Clarence, 14, is reportedly not seen since leaving his home to join a local aviation team. W. E. Johns of San Benito says his son is missing from home. Oscar Trailey, 24, left his home on June 7 and his mother J A Bailey of Foyetfon asks officers to search for him.
Ernest Brown vice president of Alam National Bank reported a pistol missing from the bank’s strongroom. H Mobberg notified police after the concealment was discovered Tuesday morning.
OCR fragment lists multiple individuals and street addresses across a city grid. Names include Carrie Jackson Mia Tale Man Zinsmeier Genevieve Dresch plus several others with street details such as Cameron street Panama street San Francisco street and Weat Ashby Wace d.
An article discusses illness fears during summer travel and argues against myths about cures. It cites Albert A. Hansen noting hand washing and facial cleaning as key preventive steps. Hansen recommends cold water rinse, then a one percent ferric chloride solution, followed by a two percent permanganate of potash treatment.
A Morine poultry owner hopes to recover 36 missing chickens by leveraging an idiosyncratic rooster that hops uniquely. Kendall County Sheriff Clarecwale reports the rooster’s distinct gait may aid the search. Police received the tip Thursday morning through Sap At touio.
Bury, resident of 8 4 in Dubuque, dies Wednesday in a local hospital after living in San Antonio for five years. Survived by three sons Charles Wy of Chicago, BLOH of Abiacus, and T. W. SteNear of Pittsburgh, and daughter Miss Helle McNear of San Antonio. A funeral service will be held in Tuhuque Town for the deceased.
City commissioners at the Thursday meeting approved a total of 203.02 dollars for a storm sewer project. Funds were appropriated to the Western Metal Sascedeeng company for the work.
Verne Miller and other dry agents began moving alcohol production gear from three downtown sites to Fort Sayg Houston warehouses. Eight men facing charges waived hearings and pled guilty to possession of property for illicit distilling. About 250 truck loads of bottles corks and gear will be moved over the coming days amid legal actions and seizure values around 12000 dollars.
Two Jewish congregations plan special services to observe Shabuoth or Festival of Weeks. Confirmation of boys and girls will take place during Thursday evening services at 7 30 at Congregation Audix Action and Beth-E.
Investment pitches push San Antonio real estate with bold claims of daily opportunities and best offerings. The message urges action now to secure a piece of property and claims substantial market potential and growth prospects in the local area.
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