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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1929

Page

9

Death Suspect SWS Widow SLEWSELF Mystery Near Laguna Beach

17 year old Long Dench real estate man incensed with rising anger. Myrtle Wood, widow, missing days, found slain near Laguna Beach. McClure admitted fabricating a robbery tale to shield his wife and claimed she killed herself during a car ride. Sheriff Jernigan says Wood’s body was found as clues emerged from the case.

Basta Ana Oalif Tobn McClure Long Dench Myrtle Weot Jetnigan Jernigan Laguna Beach San Diego Mexico Marcy Iyann Lin Alex. Wood Jernigan Saiil Mrs. Wood Emeraldry Alory Wood Laguna

Ben-Perkins Buried in Louisiana Town

Perkings died in New Orleans Monday. A. Boueer of Kerrville reports funeral services held in Lake Charles Louisiana the prior week for A Perkins, a San Antonio area tangent. Suspects named Vensinters, Mrs Tower and Mia Gertrude Allen. Father C O P Perkins and daughter Blaine Perkins also listed.

Ben-Perkins Louisiana Fuerst Pervices En A. Perkins San Antonio Trne Lake Charlex Myo A. Boueer Perkleg New Orleans Mantay Tower Mia Gertrude Allen Kerrville C. O P. Perkins Anda Misa Blaine Perkins Lea Angelea Calif

Auto overturns injure two near San Antonio road

Sam Hunt and Winstan ta fig, both of Terrell Wella, were injured when their car overturned on the Plincanton road near San Antonio. They were being treated at Nobert Mt. Green hospital after the wreck on Saturday.

Sam Hunt Winstan Ta Fig Terrell Wella Plincanton Road San Antonio Nobert Mt. Green

Dance and Music Nights Draw Crowds in Local Listings

A garbled ad page lists multiple dance events and venues around town. Details include dates, times, and bands such as Gold's College Tasobices and Dick's Melody Seven. Advertisements mention Midway dancing, Webb's ballroom, and Crescent Bobit with various nights and hosts.

Webb Walla Bled Gevary Eils Melody Seven

Sunday Church Services in Laurel and Belknap Areas

The list outlines numerous church services across Laurel and Belknap areas, naming pastors, worship times, and locations. It mentions Epworth and Epworth-like missions, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, midweek services, and special gatherings at churches on avenues and streets, with many denominations represented.

Laurel Henney Belknap Slace Phillie Cone Figeeher D. G. Nestor Morine Ioaewyer Epworth Keneve Keely Meltiniay W. Bf. Lane Wwistae Pinay School M. “Bervices Widdla Manning Pawidn Bunday School Nev Paul i Wood Mutiick Covambrent Wendiawn Marnid Goodenough Aday Achool Steyic Oni Amg Howarth Fragt Alamo Wickes Winile Achool Weediawn Ayenutt Ats B Bervicem Prospect HU Buena Vista Amd Cibole R.A. Taylor Gohoc Acé Epworth Bani Boveramant Mill Weal H. DeVick Walneadiy Texan Church of Psychosophy Houston Wlivet Momuwell Pavias Fuiday Divine Healing Divine Healng Munorda Street My ‘ Gyace Mazorene Folaria Tenet Comore Atrecta Johnny Tobacts Pgetor Bunday Rebnn G Ware Abin Denver J. C. Wiley Pate Munday Nekoot Worshlo Antonie Bratch Clits Pirat Church of Creat Sietenupt Orth Alamo Fifth Streets Sundar Cervies Sunder Second Church of Christ Telambicts Magnolia Avenue Brlan Cerylvon X. m Plantal M. Fire Bolaliualist Oal Fellows Crockett Hotel M. Sorlea First Congregational Soni Press Carolina Labor Hiram Bh.harrison Mins Grace Rweel Mre Renate Abad Nazarena North Colorado Princeton F.alti Lela Tate Bible Inovtor “Societies

Burglar Loot Seized After Break-In at Dean Street Home

Burglars entered the residence of Mr and Mrs Dean at 026 Mission Street early Saturday taking clothing and valuables valued near 1000. The couple and their young daughter heard a noise at night and found the thief had escaped through a front window after entering the living room.

Hough

Painter Killed in Fall From Lighthouse Scaffold

Galveston June 22 A painter identified as James D. Smith of Houston fell about four and a half feet from a scaffold to a concrete foundation while working on a lighthouse and died instantly.

Galveston James D. Smith Houston

Birthday listing for Glenn Carvel and others on June 23

Fragmentary birth notice lists individuals including Glenn Carvel born June 23 with addresses such as 237 Warwick Houle and 1964 North Trinity Street. Mentions United States Clear company and names like Ruth all OS Dakota Tink Thompom, Arthur Piell, Jom Singer, Pat Torrest, and others in a damaged OCR passage.

Glenn Carvel Warwick Houle Ford Eee Alten Kilns Mood Catherine Mas Snuth North Trinity Street J. Meser East Asthy

Cotton steady on getter cables in New Orleans markets

Fragmented OCR notes show cotton prices easing in New Orleans as futures drift. References to Liverpool markets, American sales, and monthly price postings indicate a subdued trading session with several days' figures obscured by garbled text.

Green panen and watermelons hit market prices

The 1829 Mexican crop is introduced to the market with green pineapples and watermelons selling by the dozen or pound. Prices vary, with pineapples around two dollars per dozen and watermelons moving by the dozen or per pound. Several consignments and storage details are noted amid fluctuating values and market conditions.

Antonie Wricu Ihe Dotena Trucklonta Hole & Biahel Tor Harsview Pena Seth Ant Notaries Garn Waller California Lamons Sunkist Donnas Elmes Manes Lutiace Galiforcia Rita Gelery Heciay Fae Online Enhunge Wilbury Cence Noua Ljschhereles Gartle New Botatoss Gueymbera Deru Texas Plume Santa Tom Piims Graves Nollens

Court Proceedings Hit Mixed Civil Docket Across District Courts

A garbled court list shows cases across THIRTY-NEVENTIC, FORTY-THIRD, BRYENTY-TIN, NINETY-FOUNIT, and COUNTY COURT lineups. Plaintiffs include San Antonio Public Service Company and various individuals. defendants receive judgments or writs, with damages, foreclosures, and habeas corpus applications noted, amid transfers and dismissals.

Neventic District Court Dudee W. S. Anerson Jugerment Dora H. Z. Coiner San Antonio Public Service Company Jlamazen Judement Tor Aritah Snider We Antenla Pudlic Service Company Dammaca Avertitena Et Ux Va Ban Antonie Pub- He. Grysten Company

DePriest to repeat reception amid racial tensions

National and local figures describe Oscar DePriest’s planned February reception at the White House as controversial amid race issues. DePriest accuses critics of stirring debates on social equality, while supporters call his appearance a historic step. Knoxville mayor introduces DePriest for a public discussion on constitutional impacts on African Americans.

D.G Tyne Oscar Defriest Hoyce Sinaiy Washsantns Deltriest Rongees Rem Washington Sant Allor Autimer Uhovis Boo Delriest West Kebraney Whvr Con. Brosh Kas White House Inet

Texans oppose Hoover wife attack condemnation letter

Two prominent Texans, W. A. Collins and Bascom Thorns, criticized a legislative resolution denouncing Dr Turbert Hoover for entertaining Mrs Prist. They urged Governor Moody not to sign the resolution, arguing it would affect social standing of white congressmen and set unequal ducies.

Hoover Dallas Legislatuure Drs Turbort Moover Sire de Pricet Wilt Thicago W. A. Collins Einte Zen AER Bascom Thorns Don Moody

Three New Jury Commissioners Appointed

Judge WW McCrory of the Ninety-fourth District court appoints Finest L Drown Walter T Whitenaor and Italyh dH Tugo as grand jury commissioners to select the grand jury for the October term. The current term adjourns July 1 and the grand jury will be sworn at the start of October after being summoned for service. A special term of the district court runs July 1 to October 7 with a temporary judge chosen by the San Antonio bar. no grand jury will convene unless a summer emergency occurs.

Finest L. Drown Walter T. Whitenaor Dh. Tugo WW. W. McCrory Ninety-fourth District Court Mort Soturins Te Nirety-fourth District Court San Antonio Ato Grand Jury

Remember When Stamps Sold For 24 Cents Then Skyward

J W Fuller recalls U S government engraving errors in early postage issues. A misprinted stamp with upside down plane insignia sold for 24 cents but became highly valued by collectors, who would pay far more today. He notes stamp production flaws and lasting collector interest.

J. W. Fuller Poshanter Direay of United States Thwate Mall Ciiing

Hoover's Nose for News Yields Reporter Yarn

Washington remarks by President Hoover on press access describe a plan to recall paper money and issue new currency. He notes about 5,005,10249 percent in currency types outstanding and recalls Civil War era redemptions, saying much remains unredeemed and may take years to retire.

Washington, D.C UPI Hoover Forrrenoiumta Povernment Floover Conrea

African Saul scene pictures tragedy in Mount Alon event

The piece centers on Edwards Rewell, a Black janitor and actor, who is credited with a powerful portrayal in a King Saul scene at Mount Alon Africa. The long column includes extensive commodity quotations and prices for produce and goods, reflecting a local market page alongside the dramatic notice. The mix shows a historical ledger of prices with names and items, interspersed with the theater reference.

Washington Edwards Rewell Saurence Mount Alon Africat Sowell

Poultry Prices and a Blurred Mythic Tale

The garbled Poultry section lists prices for various birds in cents per pound, including fryers and turkeys, then shifts to a tangled mythic narrative about Saul, a kingly figure, armor and a planned warning. The text describes a Wigelerin at a weird gathering, with confusing dialogue about pale blondes and a proclaimed plan over weeks to practice an arm.

Saul Hinself Sewell

Oil Notes Karnes Cuev Texas Camp Railment Plan

An oil project overview details a contract by Cable Platts Company Ltd to build a tram road and joint station from Metaglo to Converse. A large contraction camp near Ruckman Road is expected to employ 225 workers. Ditching machines will operate Monday for main line work and various beach and city lines with additional equipment for heavy earthmoving tasks.

Eee Karnes Cuev Texas Rere Smith Trothare Fosne Platts Comnane Ld Gma Trank Metaglo Converse Bern Ruckman Road Wilmcrommad

Wheat Market Fluctuations Reflect Canadian Reports

Chicago wheat futures edged higher after a tentative rally in early trading as reports from Manas and Oklahoma suggested crop issues. Corn fell later, oats showed mixed moves, and coal and provisions remained steady amid light activity.

Chicago Manas-Oklahoma Canada Doardie Wardross Martinez

Burke man dies in cottage fire on McLown Street

Mike Torres, 73, residing at 10 McLown Street, died when his frame cottage burned Saturday morning. Fire crews arrived after a neighbor reported the blaze. fire officials believe he was asleep and a cigarette started the fire. The body was recovered as the building collapsed. The undertaker arranged arrangements with Ride Undertaking Co.

Mike Torres McLown Street Fe Lundscher Camiden le Roing Piro Department Dory Wis

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