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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1930

Page

10

Raquel Shakes Up Paris Society In Dream Debut

Raquel, a striking beauty, travels from desert towns to New York as she enters Paris society. She draws attention from Alphonse Gourbel who hires her as a model while Jack Farrell promises marriage, and Raquel is introduced as a Spanish princess at a gala. Letters hint Farrell’s arrival in New York heightens tension.

Gota Lagna Nestor Tere Agrab de Jack Farrell Alphonse Gourbel I Avenus Raquel Alphonse Plas Paris Sean Jon Farrell New York

Raquel Plans Paris Move Amid Hopeful Farewell

Raquel bursts from bed and letters hint at an escape to Paris as a model, earning money and sending Farrell funds. She leaves Newark, passes through a bustling hotel lobby, and spends the day modeling gowns and accessories, pausing to seal money for Farrell while contemplating return.

Raquel Ocean Paris Farrell Newark Benuts France Manaarr Parreth Cleri Merbags Tos Pardant Rainning Leite

Jones Avenue Name Change Voted Amid Objections

City commission votes to rename Jones Avenue to North Street Marys in the Jones section amid objections from Tax Commissioner Frank Busbick and community figures. Street protests from Mrs Gríte Josep and Daughters of the Republic of Texas accompany the vote, while Dr Peterick Terrell notes many prominent Jones names.

Jones Avenue Jones George Wursbach Daughters of the Republic of Texas Peaterick Terrell City-Central Bank 26U Vidamoo Terrell Johun Panthongs Asa Toner Desay Reunite

Mayor Says City Audit to Extend From 1921 Check

Mayor C M Chambers announces an extended city audit beginning in 1921 to review expenditures. Two auditing firms appointed last week will meet to consider joint work and pricing, with the waterworks department audit planned and costs estimated between 50 000 and 50 00.

C. M. Chambers Mouilay Oether Curniity-Chummy and Company Whambers Mondas Papense

Remembering San Antonio Lamps of 1887

In 1887 San Antonio glowed with lamplighters visiting Nerdy Presy and Commerce streets each evening. The speaker recalls William Heberer, Mary Rummell, Agnes Benner, Hayy Wagner, Michard taCrole, and others as bright memories from that corner.

San Anetonio Paul Wagnee F. Nagel Hermie Opperman Thorn Dey

Beeville Man For Congress Beeville Man for Congress

Jrasc A Chase of Teceville will appear on the Republican primary ballot in Bexar County for Congress. A sub committee unanimously decided to place his name after a meeting. Congressman Harry W. Warabach urged that Chase be listed, opposing any technicality that blocks the ballot. Ed T Lyons is counts chairman and GW Anderson chairs the sub committee.

Jrasc A. Chase Teceville Bexar Congress Chase Harry 3S Warabach Ed T. Lyons GW. Anderson Mub

Candidates Seek to Halt Tearing Down of Posters

Leaders of the Veople's Progressive and Citizens Teaguge tickets have agreed to discourage vandalism of campaign posters. Maverick, candidate for county tax collector, said some partisans have torn down ads from a rival amid the past week. Teas Newton, county attorney, joins in urging restraint.

Progressive Maney Maverick Tas League Maverick Earh Teas Newton Maverick Rail

Thief Takes Front Police Car in Cedar Street Burglary

A suspect stole a tire from a city police car parked at Ter rel Wells Detriot, Goodinex reported Monday. The home of 4 WE Abe botl at 25 Murtrenn Street was burglarized, with a cedar bus containing four orl and dreenes seized. The incident involved the local police and remains under investigation.

Terrel Wells Deterlire

Safe Grabbing Pair Caught by Police in Store Burglary

Two burglars attempting to crack the Woolsworth store at 409 West Commerce Street were halted after alarms woke J. J. True and prompted a city-wide chase. Detectives, a night watchman, and patrols pursued through alleys and rooftops until one man was arrested inside a parking lot and the other captured after officers searched the interior. The store’s outside partition was opened but the cash drawer held only 60 dollars. The suspects used knob knocking tools and a sledge hammer. one suspect had just been released from state penitentiary a week earlier. Local officers recovered a record of the case at headquarters.

Woolsworth West Commerce Street Eir Hamering J. J. True Pole A. W. Herbst al Rods C. J. O'Neil Nyard W. M. Mitchell W. Ty Attebell Wolft and Marx Company Detectivea Koli O'Neill Wagudeesn- Cully Voll Yenitentiars Taylor Amnager Giove

Women to Attend Thedieation Ceremonies in Sherman

Thedieation ceremonies of the Wood man circle in Sherman Tuesday will be attended by Bu Sey Antonio women, who will leave the city at the Southern Pacific station Monday night.

Woodman Circle Sherman Suesday BU Sey

Suitcase and clothes stolen by prowler reported

Mrs A Z feieh of S10 Koutwas told the desk sergeant at headquarters Monday that a room prowler took a suitcase valued at 45 dollars, clothing and other effects. Maj Gen James B Peehet, chief of the Air Corps, and Capt Tre C Ener who took off from Kelly Field were in Washington Monday. The pair stopped at Manwell Field, Ala.

A. Z. Feieh Koutwas Fechet Capital Jamen Peehet Chirt Air Corps Tre C. Ener Kelly Field Manwell Field Ala

Girls win exhibition in Bexar Home Demonstration contest

Three Bulverde girls Viola Brand Aline Wisenhauer and Elvira Zer cher entered the winning display at the Bexar county courthouse last Saturday in the Serna exhibit. The linen goods display took first prize with Bulverde second place awarded.

Viola Brand Aline Wisenhauer Elvira Zercher Bexar County Serna Bulverde

Publicity Audit Details for San Antonio Campaign

An audit presented to the city commission covers escritura expenditures totaling 187,000 in San Antonio's winter national advertising drive. Magazines and newspapers with a combined circulation of 12,014,704 raised awareness of San Antonio and South Texas opportunities. About 10,000 pieces of literature mailed domestically and abroad. 2072 inquiries from city resort prospects, 1100 inquiries in agriculture, 1204 in business and Gold listed as a general concern. The report notes a 10 to 35 percent business increase after winter, state marketing, and over 1400 out of town visitors signed the Alamo Cher register.

San Antonio Siuvicinel Tilr Commission Twannicipal Advertising Committee South Texas United States Holely Postiwinter Sn Hort Statex Alamo Cher

July 4 Patriotic Services Planned in Kolster Park

United War Veterans council announces July 4 patriotic services at Kolster Park under William W. Lerring presiding. Mass colors will form on the platform with all city chaplains taking part. About 30 prizes to be awarded in sports. Military band to perform Ferdi M. Todd to serve as chaplain Geo Wilhiare Lassiter to be asked to address the gathering.

Kolster Pack United War Veterans Council William W. Lerring Pres Dem Mbp Coymetil Agu Ferdi M. Todd Geo Wilhiare Lassiter

Planes Reach Chicago From Kelly Field After Exercise

Twenty planes arrive in Chicago from Kelly Field following graduation exercises. The aircraft, part of the Third Army air group from Galveston, are to participate in a demonstration before returning home within days.

Vavents airMlance Kelly Field Elutenta Altace Galveston Zungas Pho Wtl Chicago Oval Wesas

13 Persons Hurt by Automobiles Over Weekend

Weekend crash report lists multiple injury cases including Winfield Ginter after a collision Sunday afternoon and Manuel Ochoa struck near Vil Paso street. Hospitalized at Green hospital on Monday. Pula Penn of Vera Cruz street also injured by a nearby motor incident.

Winfield Ginter Figner Robert Green Hospital Manuel Ochoa Gynilnlgie Nuvers Pula Penn Vera Cruz Street Way Strick Seoul

Sixty eight Graduates Set for Kelly Field Training Start

Sixty eight graduates from Kelly Field are to return and be discharged Monday morning. The Air Corps observes the Brooks tie primary cars will move to Kelly field for the opening of the advanced flying course Friday. A Christmas from Mac field will arrive at Kelly for the opening of the gom class and on July 7 the advance training closes to military aviation.

Kelly Caileds Kells Field Air Corps Kelly Field Etnas Maccfield Welly

Thieves Grab Small Hoard From West Poplar Street

Police report a Sunday night burglary at 2025 West Poplar Street where two hidden bundles of cash totaling forty dollars were taken. No other losses are confirmed and investigators await further details.

GC. C. Sancz West Poplar Stress Agner Buralars Mazewolia Petroleum Company Roulh Lores Arsensatreeta Mapagonione

Ice Cream Theft Reported By City Delivery Boy

Delivery driver T. W. Teck manager of Inu rol Heights pharmacy reports loss of 120 dollars worth of ice cream after a theft. A suspect grabbed Abeerrim from the hand of Lawrence Elkins who was delivering items on Wrat ffoplar sleret.

T. W. Teck Inurol Heights Everzreen Street Slain Avenue Lawrence Elkins Rencwll

Home Award Goes to Serna in School Exhibit

First prize in the annual home demonstration contest at Heserenorthouse Saturday went to Serna Texas for its exhibit of onschool Jincus. Hwlerde won second prize. Twelve glifferant rebools from county schools were represented with three pats from each school. The 41 club and Ila Regnavis sponsored the contest. Kate Hin of College Station judged the entries.

Heserenorthouse Serna Texas Forsits Hwlerde Caunty Ee Pent We Eil Pansuredl Br 41 Club Ila Regnavis Kate 4 Hin College Station Judzyi

Trade of Guinea Pigs for Cow Sparks Police Inquiry

A chaotic tale from a Sunday afternoon ends with Teun and Douglas Wildenstein trading two guinea pigs for a cow after claiming a Mexican buyer arranged the deal. Their father, Jean Willenstein Sr, manager of the municipal auditor, reports the incident to police, suspecting fraud or deception.

Teun Douglas Wildenstein Jean Willenstein Sr Wildenstain Wildenstein

Five Men Hurt in Collision on Seguin Road

Five men were injured when two cars collided on Seguin road as their vehicles sideswiped. The rear-seat passengers included Alonzo Sanchez and others named Sanchez, Guitan, Montez, and Joe Sanchez. A. Solis drove the first car. G. S. Gales, of 311 Flash Evergreen Street, transported the injured to hospital and also worked at Randolphs Mill.

Seguin Road Fier Derg's Panerosig Eo Youlte Randolph Field Scguin A. Solis Ares Alonzo Sanches Mobert B. Green Hoapitel Sanchez A. Guitan Jeko Montez Joe Sanchez G. 8

Glider Makes First Public Flight at Alamo Airport

A San Antonio made motorless glider rose about 200 feet in its first public exhibition at Alamo airport on Sunday. Crowds arrived by 10 a.m. to view the craft along the field, and 30 flights were completed with an explanation provided by pilot Joe Ten....

GOM San Antonio Alamo Crowda

Light Readers Get Chance to Solve Rine Mystery

Next week the San Antonio Nicht will publish details of Abe Wayne murder case as part of a detective series. Readers may win prizes including $25 for best solve and two tickets to the Majestic Theater, with serial stories by Arthur Hoerl and editor Toe Light guiding the contest.

Hhr San Antonio Nvbe Hahed Frank Davis Owen Kildar Plier Arthur Hoerl Erin

Atlanta Women Visit California Missions Tour

Forty six young women of AuaoLe, members of the Jobo E. Musers, travel toward California on a Southern Pacific train, departing San Antonio at 9 a.m. after a nine hour stop. In San Antonio they visited the Menger hotel and toured the city missions.

AuaoLe Jobo E. Musers California Southern Pacific San Antonio Menger

Jaycee Convention Deliberations At Brooklyn Club

A Brooklyn junior chamber of commerce session will hear a national congestion report from the Jaycee group. The local board of directors meets Tuesday at the Gar bing club to discuss plans for an inaugural banquet and related events.

Jaycee

Luxurious club card added to Tears Special by railroad

Luxurious club card will be issued on the Tears Special train of the Missouri-Rensas-Fesas line beginning Sunday. W G Crush, passenger traffic manager, says the card includes baths barber shops valets and libraries for passengers M K and T are noted in the plan.

Missouri-Rensas-Fesas W.G. Crush

Classified Columns Offer Daily Work in The Light

Capable men and women seek daily sdrerlsa in The Light Classified Columns. Workers are urged to turn the page and read further for job opportunities and practical ads guiding daily labor and small tasks.

Sdrerlsa Light Cerking Werk

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Chapter Skippy Percy L. Crosby O. B. Black Joe F Vince Beeville L. A Chiminal. Records 8. A Sherman Chicago Port Sqlverine Atlanta M. K
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