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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1929

Page

6

San Antonio Social Notes Timber Summer Visits

Local society pages recount summer arrivals and departures around San Antonio. Notables include Mrs. Carrash and daughter Mary Louise touring from Rereville, Mrs. McDaniel and Miss Shultz hosting guests at the Alenger hotel, Miss J. H. Burnett visiting from Greenville, and many friends planning travels to Monterey, Mexico City, and California.

John Cate San Marcos W. W. Martringate West Summit Place N. L. Lytle Kew Mexico City Lythe Josephine Wilson Nise Mars Lovise Tipa John Matthews Jack Virginie Matthews Mary Rolly Mathis Outlier Cole Matthews University of Calaredo Joseph Ff Leling Arroll M. Pearce Blute Morse Katherine Agrmony San Antonio County Club Danny Marquis Brigge William Robert Briggs Delibita San Vedra Avenue Gindioll Shasta Daisies Lorely Etudio Mre Bridge Puext Ant iv EL King Mise Louise Statham Mise Marjorie Barnette Charles Profis Wes

Burglars raid shops and homes in local area

Burglars struck multiple sites Sunday night in the Har rel Cleanery and Dyers area and at several homes. Items stolen include suits, a watch, fifty dollars, a vanity and purse, two shirts, groceries, cigars, and jewelry including two expel rings and a sapphire. Local residents report the burglaries to police.

Zarramora Street Grace Sthat Saunders Avenue Weteh A. W. Billidon Crane Esas South St. Mary's Street Ube Hue Ell Garza San Marcos Street Glen Lemagter National’ Bank of Commerce Buelness Col J. J. Ryan Brahne Boulevard Black Alipphire

Borglum Family Plans Tours to East and West

Clara C Pancoast and Mrs Gutzon Dorghim with their son Lincoln Borglum and daughter Mare Ele Borglum and Miss Grace McGown tour midweek in Stanford Conn and Lyme. They describe a British colony display and a Wood’s barn event then head toward the Black Hills of Dakota for a monumental memorial project.

Clara C. Pancoast Gutzon Dorghim Liccoln Mare Ele Borglum Grace McGown Somorer Stanford Conn Lyme Stohin Wood Lipireac

Social notes and nuptials fill long Omaha afternoon

A lively social column lists guests at tea parties and weddings with emphasis on Mrs James T Hailey, Miss Ruth McGloin, and many others hosting or attending events. It notes a large Fort Bill to Fort Sam move, a military dinner party at St Marys Hall, and a quiet wedding at St Pauls Episcopal church for Jessie Kneedler Cummings and Paul D Peery followed by a reception at the bride’s home.

James T. Hailey St. Paul's Episcopal Church Jessie Kneedler Cummings Cummings Paul D. Peery United States Army Hamel Capers Thia Liewtenaal Mex Peery California Montha Colonado Steger William J. Kreedler

Non-Sink Suit Afloat in 24 Hours Trial

An odd nautical experiment aims to prove a non sinking vessel remains afloat for 24 hours. Details are murky but the plan involves a floating craft anchored in Manhasset Bay to showcase its buoyancy under sustained test conditions.

Deputies Nearby Official Robbed in Courthouse Office

Officials in Joseph, Missouri report a daytime robbery at the county courthouse where James Wella confronted the thief after the assailant fired a weapon. Wella pursued the suspect through corridors as deputies secured the area and launched a search. The incident disrupted operations with a gunfire exchange and ongoing manhunt efforts.

Joseph Corrifce James Wella Courthouve Wella

CMTC Youth Dives for Drowning Boy and Awards at Camp

Rennie Moor of Mexia, student at Fort Sam Houston, was hailed after he jumped into Bracken Ridge Park Pool to rescue a drowning child and then sought dry clothes at the CMTC camp. The CMTC student publication nickname The Sharpshooter was chosen, with theater tickets awarded to Capt. M. B. W. Clerter who donated them to a student. About 400 camp members attended church services, while others stayed in barracks. A Hygiene Trophy is being prepared to reward the neatest kitchen and barracks area. A GO MTC dance is planned for Tuesday evening at the open air pavilion, with Mrs T. F. Dosle coordinating, assisted by several matrons. BX Company presented a Saturday yearling with the Win ERich trophy for best alternance and formations based on a score.

Rennie Moor Fort Sam Honston Mexia Monlay Brackenridge Park Gunilay Moore C. M. YT. CG Tindler MB. W. Clerter Met CM. OT. C San Antonio Sixte-street Brackenridge Avenue H.W. Chester Mes. T. F- Dosle Mesdames Waller Noble W.W. Pinto Raymond Town M. Fylie Martha Barnell H. B. Rive Company BX Winerich Quactyrs

Southwest Texas Life Insurance Organizes Campaign

The Southwest Texas Life Insurance association plans a campaign to enlist every licensed full time life agent in San Antonio. Leader Jobo B. Mitchell oversees the effort with team captains Ralph Byayo, Willits, Lee Mekerson, Lane, H. V. Weise, A. S. Janazess, J. de Lawrence and David O. John. A Monday luncheon marked the kickoff as officers Rehnabel president RB Balmer secretary treasurer.

Lerag Veritern' Association Jobo B. Mitchell Rtalph Byayo Keser Willits Lee iMekerson Oy Lane H. V. Weise A. S. Janazess J. de Lawrence David Johunh A. Monfay Nabelation Rehnabel Balmer Sgcrenry Treasurez

Dawes Says Embassy Will Be Bone Dry in London

London June 24 Under Gen Charles Gates Dawes the new American ambassador to the court of His Majesty Dawes declared the United States embassy here will be bone dry. He was questioned whether he would take steps to completely dry up the embassy now that he has assumed control.

London Charien Gates Dawes Ambarkador Jamen United States Ambarkador Dawes Stena

Smith Ex Hotel Man 66 Buried After Funeral

Edward Stith 68 retired hotel man dies, funeral held Monday afternoon with Teer T E Gates of the Riverside Hospital officiating. Widow and several relatives survive including A J Cartwright of San Antonio and W F Smith of Waco. Burial at San Antonio.

Edward Stith Teer T. E. Gates Rirkt Smith San Antonio BureiFe

Second Attempt to Reach Rome in Plane Scheduled

Willliama and Jeanie Yancey plan a second flight attempt from New Atlantis today weather permitting. They hope to fly the Pathfinder to Orchard Beach, Me, where the Rome mission will be attempted. The Pathfinder was rebuilt with a Wright Whirlwind motor after previously being named North Star.

Rome Hasurouck Heights N. J. Sune Roger Q ‘Williasna Jeanie Yancey North Star Mee Thnes A. Stillmen

New Rural Mail Route to Start

A new rural mail route will begin July 1 named Route No 2. It will improve service by delivering mail to residents who previously had to drive to the post office. The route starts on the Freiberickster road and proceeds north to include areas west of the city and surrounding territory.

Freiberickster Aroa

Austin Boy 17 Faces Murder Charge in Death Trial

A 17 year old, Vernon Smith, is called bound to face murder charges as a venire of 70 men is summoned. The case stems from an incident described as the death in St. Melchel area, with 1028 Reichel noted among involved details.

Austin Boy Avistin Virall Smith Bnday St. Melchel Reichel Wan

Line Gets Permit to Lease Texas Texas-RR Line

Washington June 24 The Texan and New Orleans railroads have been authorized by the Interstate Commerce Commission to lease the Texas State railroad for two years.

Texas-R.r Washington Interstate Commerce ,Commission Texte State Railroad

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