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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1930

Page

13

Raquel Thrilled By Her First Voyage

Raquel, half Spanish, half-American, travels from Arizona to New York seeking opportunities. A young engineer named Jack Parrill is referenced, with suitors and a dramatic social scene involving modeling and marriage plans. The excerpt hints at intrigue, wealth, and upcoming appearances in New York society.

Raquel Raguel Nojos Arizona New York Jack Parrill Mba Inniana Alplouas Courbel Gowna Pars Avenue Nira Fila Bosart Feauty Raque Aquel Créatex Alphonse Dacia Phe Farrell

Raquel Adrift in Raindown Nights on the River

Raghell moves along the deck as river lights glimmer and a ferry of visitors fades into night. Greta frets over Raquel dreamily muttering in Adion New York and the room holds fruit baskets and a gondola shaped tray while Greta notes this is Raquel’s sixth crossing and their hush over the voyage hints at deeper tensions between the travelers aboard.

Raghell Adion New York Raquel Adios Greta Greta’ Alphange le Petite Raquel Weixo Alphanke Uga Einn Raydge Manuel Tipe Miaquel Sjese Masman Anas Ural Paria Grete Abe

Thirteen New Champion of Armadilllog at Junction Jubilee

Thirteen, a dark horse armadillo entry, won the second race at Junction Jubilee in Texas on June 24, defeating favorite Gallant Ox after a sharp lead. The event marked a historic armadillo handicap won by Thirteen, owned by Bill Peeking, following Gallant Ox’s earlier victory in the first race. Armadillos, year-old and toothless, are noted in South American trade for the products their hides yield.

South America

Laundry Owners to Convene in San Antonio

Laundry owners gather in San Antonio for the annual convention of the Texas Laundry Owners Association. W. Dittman of Corpus Christi, secretary treasurer, reports the meeting set for January with events following a recent AJL convention. Frank W. Watson and Pittman Fletcher named as organizers and president respectively.

Radesmen Il San Antonio Teran Hours Fletcher Fl Pass State’ Organiention

Children's Play Set for July 7 at Community Center

The city recreation department will present a children’s play titled Hiawatha at the Woallawa community center on July 7. Director Misykins Uht says the production features several hundred participants in a junior theater trilogy.

Woallawa Misykinins Uht Cho Hiawatha

And I Remember When

Henry Hoffman recollects San Antonio’s past and the riverhead era at Brackenridge Park noting dramatic changes over thirty years. The piece reflects on long-gone pleasures, tied to memories of popular spots and seats with inverted river views.

Henry Hoffman San Antonio Plente Brackenridge Almos Wren San An Jonly

Six Doctors Awarded $100 For Service At Robert B. Green

The Board of the Robert B. Green hospital awarded each of six doctors 100 dollars for exemplary service. Their term expires June 1, and 70 interns will assume duties. Present at the board meeting were Drs Flynt, Riddle, Johnson, Hunt, Robertson, and Thomas. A special amendment and contracts were approved for building improvements and a hot center influenza unit.

Flint Robert B. Green Hospital Thave Moodley Br. Flynt A. B. Riddle Clarence P. Johnson Kent XN. Hunt Wilbur Robertson Robert P. Thomas Hidde St. Jethro Punt Homer

Clerk Quits to Run for Office in County Court

George W. Luntrens Jr resigns as clerk at the County Commissioners Court to seek the office of Justice of the Peace Pre t 1, Diver No 2. He informed county clerk Jack Marke and plans to campaign in the Democratic primaries against incumbent John F. Anion.

George W. Luntrens Jr Justice of the Peace Jack Marke Monto John F. Anion Incumb Ed T Lyons Chchrman Executive Committee Lyons EB. W. Henstager Drenquree J. B. Watering W. FE. de Desternier Previnet No C. €. McRae Com

Thirteen Wins Junction Jubilee Handicap Championship

Speedy armadillo Thirteen defeats former title holder Gallant Fox to win the Junction Jubilee handicap. The victor now prepares to defend the championship in upcoming races, with a victory described as securing the famed “basket” win and signaling continued dominance.

Armadillo Gallant Fox Champ

Hit-and-run injuries strike multiple pedestrians in city

Marcus M. Arthur, 1, of 1706 Michigan avenue, was left in serious condition after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on Hollywood savorue and Against street Monday night. Marty Mudvey, 2021 North Pecos street, and Toe Vors, Maryland Industries employee, were also injured. Voss suffered serious injuries after a car strike on West Commerce street. ALB Inviga, 38, of 2020 San Luis Street, later fell from a vehicle on Castroville road and required hospital care.

Marcus M. Arthur Michigan Avenue Fn Hollywood Lee Surgical Arthir Sins Lotha Marty Mudvey North Pecos Bireet Noustagami Navarro Streets Toe Vors Balryland Industries West Commerce Street Voss Bent Reine San Luis Street Castroville Road Robert B. Green Hospital Crist

Ousted From Mission Inn Boys Damage Car

Ousted from the Mission Inn on Cloncephion road a group of youths damaged a car owned by Mrs OD Mathews. They reportedly came to the office seeking trouble, knocked out a street light, and stole car keys before authorities sought them on Tuesday.

Yaorhtul Eandyls Mission Inn Cloncephion Mathews Mal Ofsce

Change System of Net Reservations Answomans Schedule

Miss Melba Drive, secretary of the recreation department, announced Tuesday a new rule allowing players to reserve Contin courts only three years in advance. The change follows complaints by South tile players that courts were monopolized by a few.

Emme Iity Melba Drive Recreation Department Tee Oaline

Sergeant Ordered to Reserve Duties at Fort Sam

Sergeant Bergraut Wt. Halloron of the gitr police received orders Tuesday to escort Hanson to Fort Sam for duty at the quartermaster VeRerye in Cantina ng cantina area.

Bergraut Wt Halloron Gitr-Police Fort Sam Hanson VeRerye Corns

Judge Prank Davis Seeks Role in The Light's Master Mystery

Fragmentary OCR note outlines Judge Prank Davis as author and playwr iter, tied to a jury contest called The Light's Master Mystery. Mentions a Monday event, state and congressional candidates, Republican priors, and a dispute over payment of assessment fees by candidates for sanity offices.

Prank Davis Light

Co ed Shorts Spark Campus Fashion Debate

On Marshall College campus coeds wear shorts while men resist in a discussion of new fashion costs and campus norms. Officials have not issued a formal statement, but sentiment leans toward noninterference as policies remain unclear.

Wuntington W. Va Marshall College Forrittfombap Fron College Cdmds College Muitarlites

Fire destroys residence in South San Antonio

A kitchen stove exploded early Tuesday causing a fire at 410 Walker Street in South San Antonio. H F Medovel, a Belly Field soldier, lost his home as flames spread rapidly. Mrs Stotnvel, nearby, evacuated with her one year old child while her husband sheltered elsewhere. Fire crews from San Antonio and South San Antonio fought the blaze but could not save the dwelling. Four huts on Chilumbia Street burned last night in a separate fire started in a dwelling occupied by W Munos. Firefighters prevented further spread as authorities assessed damages and costs for the response.

H. F. Medovel Walker Street San Antonio Meluyel Chiluabia VY. Munos

Two Plead Guilty in Chick Theft Case

Two defendants pleaded guilty to theft of chickens before Judge W S Anderson in the Thirty-seventh District Court. Cereneinna Martinez and Mans Mop Almmimn admitted stealing poultry from HM Anderson on January 7 in what was described as a fowl theft. They received suspended sentences.

W. S. Anderson Cerseneinna Mirtinez Mit Mans Almmimn Sweyrar Xenesirea HM Anderson

Directors Will Make Changes in Westmoorland

Westmoorland College plans to convert to a coeducational model after the board reviews a proposal within ten weeks. President Will W. Jackson and board chair Dick Terrell discussed the plan, noting two years of state permission but lacking suitable facilities to implement the change.

Westmoorland College W. Jackson Mondns

Noted Writer Contest Judge Named by San Antonio paper

Writers entering the San Antonio contest will face impartial judging by Owen Kilday chief of police and J Freak Dasix noted writer. The master mystery editor of The Light invents, Dasix, helps select winners while Davis a veteran writer and journalist also serves as judge.

San Antonio Bight Doe Owen Kilday J. Freak Dasix Linst Agarn Invents Kilday Iruc Fmetrs Davis

Army Lodge To Install New Officers In 1911

Army Lodge No. 1195 A and A M holds installation for elected officers at 4 PM Tuesday in lodge rooms 1911 1 2 North New Ramiels avenue. Officers named include Charles Weinberger worshipful master Homer Askew senior warden Jesse Cook junior warden Rewest-tonl'resty senior deacon Brocae Del 'riost junior deacon M. 31 Trouser senior steward Harry dongs junior secretary John Ferguson titer treasurer Jamick Poydon and secretary A L Nelson were re elected

Aray Lodge A. M P. Om New Mramiels Avenue Charles Weinberger Homer Askew Jesse Cook Rewest — Tonl'resty Isenior Brocae del 'Riost Davon Trouser Harry Dongs Juvive Seearly Storey Chantains John Ferguson Titer Jamick Poydon A. AL Nelson Res Veleeredt

Wayn Murder Case Installments in The Light

The San Antonio Light prints installments of The Wayne Murder Case with a $25 prize for the best solution. Readers submit by Wednesday noon. the final chapter reveals the solution and prize, with tickets to the Majestic theater for top runners.

Wayne Bind Rendery Trinty W. Frank Davie San Antonio Owen Kilday Majestic Theater

Kelly Field Visitor Plans Departure

Capt. William B. Wright, former adjutant at Kelly Field, will leave after a brief stop in Lucsday for Richards etd, Kaa pens City, where he is currently on duty. Wright plans to fly back after the visit.

William B. Wright Kelly Field Will Teavar Lucsday Richards Etd Kaapens City Wright

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