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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1930

Page

12

Raquel Invited to Society Affair

Raquel Roso, half-Spanish and half-American, travels from Arkana to New York where her striking beauty draws attention from Al Phone Courbet who hires her as a mortal. Her first appearance at a private showing ends with a pitiful caricature as she muses on seeing her own likeness and seeks her husband’s help to inspect the genius and model.

Raquel Roso Arkana New York Cilrade al Phone Courbet Mortel Flrat Parl Ayonné Hone Mee Eleworth Bosarl Raquel Srez Lerromay Atrs Bosark

The Strange Case of Madame Raquel and Alphonse

Raquel confronts beauty myth, aging, and wealth as Alphonse discusses a great beauty’s fame. Mrs Bosart vanishes into a corridor while a mysterious husband arrives. A jaunty, fashionable man named Elsworth is introduced as Raquel navigates flirtation and fear in a tense salon scene.

Sergeant P. R. Halleron Becomes Local Police Radio Icon

Sergeant P. R. Halleron, host of a Saturday afternoon KGCI broadcast, earns praise as both an entertainer and a public information conduit about the city police department.

P. R. Halleron KGCI

City Tax Receipts Hit Six Million Mark, Stephens Reports

City Treasurer A. Al. Stephen reports that by Monday the tax receipts totaled 6,686,1479 dollars with total taxes about 7,100,009 dollars. He noted payments up to the day after the next due date should bring complete figures by Tuesday after noon.

Colleetor A. al. Stephen Tesday Stephens

Police Hunt for Weekend Thieves

Police search for weekend thieves after eight cartons of cigars and clothing valued around $150 vanished from Tone Star Lee company station 5 on East Houston Street. Oliv Holmke reported the loss as officers pursued suspects linked to local residences and a rental property theft totaling about $100.

Tone Star Lee Company East Houston Street Oliv Holmke Lord Montes South Laredo Streac Onit Wes. Chiry Monger Hotel Askel Pilice Koma Pitire Carr

Public Health Body Directors Meet Reported

The Cent meeting of the asecutive committee and board of directors of Moe Derys Public Wealth association held in Apell in Touston is to be held Monday at the Uliza hotel. Officers including WG Warmer state president and Mradi HS Wits president of Berar County Public association presided.

Moe Derys Public Wealth Apell Touston Uliza Mbm I Warmer Mradi HS

Police Education Show Aired Saturdays On KUCH

Sergeant Halloran hosts a police education program on KUCH Saturdays at 62 p m. The show explains burglary risks and the differences between assault types, with humor music and a mock trial. It aims to warn the public about con artists forgers and murderers.

P. Tt Tatleron Fnr Police Department Halleran Shuple Texas Seregennt Halloran Fuietliee Patie Airene

Planes to Move Eight Aces to Fort Sam Houston

Officers designated for service will be transported by Dutfield airplanes from Oklahoma City and Nogales Arizona. A transport plane will also bring five officers from Okinwina City, while another aircraft will bring one officer from Nogales.

Fort Sam Houston Oklhoma City Nogales Ariz Dutfield Okinwinna City Freon Nogales

Highland Park Improvement League Planning Meeting

The Highland Park Improvement League will hold a meeting at Highland Park playgrounds. President Mr Tonrks states the group will seek improvements for the area and will announce details at the gathering.

Highland Park League Tighland Park Improvement League Highland Pick Tonrks

Autoist Fends Off Bandits Near San Antonio Bridge

Saulell, 719 North New Hamers avenue, repulsed two highwaymen at the Conuepelon road bridge on the South town after they halted him and fired. He returned fire with a pistol, driving away as one robber was wounded and the other fled into brush. Police traced a parked, empty car at the opposite end of the bridge as the bandits’ escape vehicle. Earlier, the same pair allegedly robbed Roy Wood and Dorothy Doss at 170 West French Place, taking $20 from Wood before fleeing in a car.

Highhxs Score Neewstul San Antonio Saulell New Hramers Avenue Conuepelon Road Shotell Santell Cam Roy Wood Dorothy Doss Lowe

Stink Bomb Incident Hits L A Theater Lobby

Police identify expert Milstead from San Antonio found fingerprints on a tin shell of a stink bomb exploded in the Rialto theater lobby. Two Mexican boys threw the device and fled. It marks the seventh such incident in six weeks, with no clear explanation from authorities.

A.B. Milstead San Antonio Wildas Moniay Milsead Riafto Theater

Thieves Cart Off Furniture and Clothes in Break-in

Police report a break in at a residence on Weet Milhe Joe Avenir. Thieves stole clothing and miscellaneous household items valued around 100 dollars. Witnesses describe the culprits as two coeds or pack horses.

W. Y. Harding Joe Avenir

City Seeks Bids to Repair Pumps at Sherman Street

The city called for bids in a council meeting for pump repairs at the Sherman Street pumping house. Proposals must be received by June 20 for the leveling and pairing of pumps, with initial review by authorities.

Ciy Sherman Street

And Remember When

A vivid historical sedan of disaster unfolds as a shipyard accident near Maevly, with a dark mist and a vast explosion. The scene shows rescuers, wreckage, and a city struggling after the worst blast in local history, leaving many dead and wounded.

M. M. Machado Neain Amler

Air Students in Medicine Given Flying Lessons

Air students in the school of aviation medicine at Heainks Geld, with orientation to the war department, have been given flying lessons. Reports say doctors received about hours of instruction to prepare for duties as flight surgeons. No aviation flying was required of the medical officers.

Hecinks Geld War Department

Suspect Jailed on Theft Charges in 1462 Lodged Case

Joe Davis, year 1462 Liowood avenir, jailed Monday after the Justice of the Peace Jubo F. Onion filed burglary and theft charges. Court records allege the ulule portable phonograph and other effects were taken from O. B. MS Martindale at 614 Potomac Street.

Joe Davis Liowood

Officer Arrives to Confer on Training Matters at Kelly Field

Maj. W. G. Rither of the Air Corps arrived Monday by a vieylane from Boling field Washington to confer on training matters with Brig. Gen. Frank P. fabin at Kelly field. Major Kilmer has been in the Philippines and recently transferred to the office of the chief of the air corps in Washington.

Lahm W. G. Rither Air Corps Boling Field Washington Lgy Mattoes Frank P. Fabin Kelly Field Kilmer Philingines Chief

Two Under Bonds After Liquor Raid

Allingston GC. Arnold and Wis T. Creabler were bound over to appear on $500 bonds after a liquor raid at 801 South Alamo Street. United States Commissioner Paul Leghbert set the dates after they were charged with possession and sale of intoxicating liquor. A small quantity of beer and whiskey was found at the house.

Allingston GC Arnold Wis T. Creabler South Alamo Street Paul Leghbert

Kenedy Man Files Bankruptcy Pleas

Thomas H. Abragder of Kenedy filed a petition for bankruptcy before the Western Wixtriet federal clerk Monday morning. The filing lists assets of 233,247 dollars and 80 dollars in property, with the debtor naming an associate and referencing Alex oilers abilities in the sparse, garbled record.

Kenedy Western Wixtriet Court Thomas H. Abragder Alex Oilers Jat

June Traffic Accidents Rise Amid Record Toll

June shows rising injuries with May totaling 24 fatalities and June reporting a higher toll, per Captain Gus Bluckentemper. April had the year’s peak with 50 injuries. March through June saw multiple collisions, many at street intersections.

Deaffir Gus Bluckentemper Dune

San Antonio Man Chosen Official By U. S. Chamber

Delegates at the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce convention in Brooklyn elected Henry M. Lutz of San Antonio as vice president. Durward House of Los Angeles becomes the new president. Next year’s convention will be in Des Moines Iowa.

United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Brooklyn Henry M. Lutz San Antonio Ag Lhrir Durwood House of Los Angeles Licht Im der

Chamber Mento Tour Planned by Valley Officials

Valley chamber leaders including President Waller Walthall and Porter A Whaley plan a traveling tour with four other chamber officials next month to promote commerce and local interests across the region.

Chamber Mento Valley Waller

On Duty Dae Ty Faces Unopposed Civil Appeals Race

A candidate named Dae Ty runs unopposed for a civil appeals court seat while balancing duties and study. The text also references a figure or colleague named Wunlind, noting stronger support for the former’s conviction and implying a favorable assessment of his character.

Hearing Set in Killing Case at Fort Sam Houston

Abena Corpus Proc mentions Mea and Rube Whitey charged with E B Knowles Camp Stanley soldier in murder of her husband John White of Fort Sam Houston. Hearing scheduled Tuesday at Ninels court. Knowles in military custody. White shot in Magnolia Avenue house. Mrs White gave three statements to police, finally saying Knowles and she were present when White entered. she claimed Knowles fired after White reached for his hip pocket. Knowles admits firing the fatal shot in his statement.

Rube Whitey E. B. Knowles Camp Stanley John White Fort Sam Houston Knowles Fort Sam Wouston White West Magnolia Avenue

Absence of State Witness Delays Local Death Trial

The murder trial of Fredeciso La Soya, touching Creecencia Gonzales on Torreon Street in Aqcil, was postponed from Monday to Wednesday at 2 PM after a state witness failed to appear. Judge McGrory acknowledged the delay as counsel agreed to use the regular week’s jurisdiction.

Fredeciso Lasoya Courts District Court McGrory Olen Nososa Fa Creecencia Gonzales Ola Torreon Street Aqcil

Judge Fly a Steady Light in a Nation of Change

The piece profiles Chief Justice William S. Fly of the Court of Civil Appeals in the Fourth District as a retirement–minded figure who has never campaigned since his 1893 appointment. It traces his Mississippi birth, Texas move, and long tenure, noting his plan to finish his career quietly while remaining engaged with law and community, even as political currents rise around the upcoming primary election.

Willian S. Fly Court of Eiril Appeals Wen Cateer Hoge Court of Civil Appeals Lourdl Flr Ansdl Apsk Coums Bis Toner Texas

Randolph Opening Will Be Filmed

J A Bockhurst of the Hearet Metroline news arrived in San Antonio Monday to photograph the dedication ceremonies at Randolph Field Pridas and Satar las. He was in San Antonio to cover pictures of airplane activities and will photograph at Kelly Field as part of the coverage.

J. A. Bockhurst Hearet Metroline News San Antonio Randolph Field Pridas Bookhirst Kelly Field

Chicago Audition Notice For Girl Violinist Freeman

Chicago audition planned for Miss Freeman a Main Avenue High School alumna and San Antonio Symphony member. She seeks a national hour and fall scholarship at Chicago Musical College and will study violin with Victor Ruado before attending the national high school orchestra camp in Turnerichen Senator Augustu.

Chicago Maug Powell Freeman Main Avenue High School San Antonio Symphony Orchestra Chicago Musical College

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