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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1929
Page
15
A troubled wife pleads for her husband Roger to stay as she confronts loneliness and social pressures. Nancy, plotting amid wealth and scandal, secretly marries Roger after mothers’ objections and a mountain romance. The tale traces longing, secrecy, and stark changes in a small community.
Nancy and Roger Decatur confess love amid a smoky kitchen as a burnt cake foreshadows their fragile future. He vows never to leave, while she fears misunderstanding of their bond and their families’ expectations. The scene ends with them clinging, hopeful yet unsettled.
The article notes wedding costs under the new law remain around ten dollars, with licenses and affidavits costing counties clerks one dollar and signatures six dollars for the marriage ceremony officiated by two justices of the peace. Applicants must secure online certificates or physician involvement per the period, with minor variation observed.
Delegations from Texas towns prepare for a fashion week style and homecoming celebration at the Majestic Stage. Princesses from South Texas towns will compete Thursday for the title amid coronation ceremonies at each performance.
A reflective recollection describes a time when the city hosted around 2000 Mohabbents and Indian agencies on Main plaza. It recalls Indians seeking water on Quinta Street, markets at Military plaza with dent wild turkey and wagon loads sold for 40 cents, and a rapper transporting goods to the quay for five cents.
South Side residents push for Roosevelt or nearby Riverside and Highland parks as the new library site. Mayor endorses Roosevelt option while the library board must confirm final location amid ongoing dispute.
Maj. Tyo Yosemtyn of the Imperial Japanese Army medical service completes two years of aviation training in the United States and Europe. He will depart Friday for Japan where he plans to apply the knowledge gained, noting aviation topography insights gained on this tour.
G. C. Reed reports an unusual crop from a Pleasanton area farm where twin watermelons formed on a single stem. The Tom Watson variety fruit weighs 48 pounds, a remarkable produce oddity for local readers.
Sixty five student fiefs including 50 West Point graduates and 11 cadets from the basic flying course at Brooks Field will graduate Friday morning. A two section aerial review begins at 8:30 with Gen. Frank D. Labm presenting diplomas at the officers club at 10. Maj. W. Fitz Gerald presides as 14 firing cadets and one warrant officer join the class.
A city fire department case reaches Commissioner Li Weishi as wife seeks personal spending money. She states her husband provides expenses but denies her independent funds. Wright will convene Friday to mediate the dispute and determine a fair allowance.
J P L Bartlett of McAllen was held in county jail and released on bond of 300 after a complaint charged driving an automobile under the influence of liquor. The incident occurred Tuesday night on the Goliad road when the car overturned injuring a girl named Gthul Berry The husband T J Berry signed the complaint.
A court report from Corporation court describes Dan Hordbard aged 53 of 317 North Richter Street being arrested for urinating at Lakeview Avenue and Gareda. The testimony on Thursday questioned privilege and stopped at a stop sign as the officer investigated.
A utility company petitions the city for permission to construct a sewer main on Horlgen Avenue from Falimbure Street north to the city limits. The request, filed Thursday, cites City Clerk Fred Priea and the San Antonio Drinking Materiale Company as sponsors.
Child protective society urges halt to marketing nameless children for 26 dollars each. Miss Lucy G. Smithers warns many babes are sold into semi slavery. One tot recovered after sale to a San Antonio woman. The incident propels Smithers and allies to end the practice.
A notary public promotes bringing a notary for prestige as local businessmen boast catches from Devil's River near Del Rio. DL K Strickland presides over Stowers Furniture with a 12 pound bass, Nic King of King Furniture with a 4 1/2 pound bass, William Cinirel a 6 1/2 pounder, Arthur Mutr of Trust National Bank with a heavy bass, Fenzer the insurer with a 9 pounder, and Fob Witt wins the widest variety title by his fishing feats.
The Rt Rev William T Capers bishop of West Texas and board president spoke to St Philip's Junior College teachers and students on Without a Vision the People Perish The address was announced and attendees included TK Redd state examiner of colleges Linehan guests WoT Kivox J F Howard and Rev E L M Pennell
San Antonio Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Weight reported Thursday that drying towers will be built at each of six new fire stations. The towers will cost $300 each.
A fragmentary birthday notice lists individuals with ages and street addresses, including Roeland Borge and W. G. Mendrich among others. The text shows scattered names such as Aransas, East Agarlis Avenue, Waverly Avenue, and Callaghan Avenue with no clear event details beyond birthday mentions.
Jackie Turner a blonde, pleaded for a heavy fine in court. She admitted to drug use and sought jail avoidance, but Judge Walton set a $5 fine for drunkenness and ordered jail after she refused the offer.
BD. G. Minoll, chief of the Russian air corps, inspected United States flying bases in San Antonio and was accompanied by interceptor D. G. Gerawich of New York. On Wednesday night the visitors dined with Trent Linwood P. Hudson of Brooksfield.
Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine M. O'Brien, 20, who died Tuesday at her home on West Magnolia avenue, will be held Friday at St. Marys Catholic Church with Rev. A. Dusette officiating. Burial will be by D. B. O'Brien, her husband, now in South America, with surviving daughter Miss Elizabeth O'Brien and sons George, John, and Francis O'Brien, all of San Antonio.
Fifty postmen will quit work for four weeks or two wrecks according to P G Licas postmaster who announces the vacation schedule will begin then Races and city carriers will make up about half of the vacationists and clerks will compose the rest The superintendents and foremen already have had their vacations.
A boy and a girl aged 12 were treated at Tobert Is Green hospital after a roadside altercation left them with facial injuries. They are Ernmt Nords of 740 Achor place and Stargéret Shorey, both reported as stable.
In San Antonio parks a mystery surrounds watering times for grass. City gardener Henry Reingrober reveals sprinklers run hourly for lawns but backyards get watered only when they “get theirs.” He says watering grass at any time isn’t harmful, contradicting traditional gardening beliefs. The park team stresses morning and late afternoon watering to avoid overly warm ground.
A trainload of aliens will pass through San Antonio Thursday night en route to the Pacific coast. Most were picked up in industrial centers of the North. Superintendent William A Thelen of the district immigration office here gives the figures and notes the deportation plan. Divorces granted include Ramon de Liu vn Andrea V de Tune Frelsa Williams v Mertert Williams Lola Mell Rico v Vernon A Ries
The Real Estate column promotes frequent big money opportunities in San Antonio. It notes daily reports of people flipping properties for several times their original cost and urges readers to scan the Real Estate column for top chances.
A San Antonio Humane Society campaign exposes illegal adoption and baby selling rings preying on new mothers. Investigators like Miss Lacy G. Smithers warn that infants are often bought for as little as 1 to 3 dollars and sold to adoptive homes with little or no legal tracing or protection. The drive aims to end the practice by policing nurseries, hospitals, and private intermediaries and to promote legitimate adoption channels.
Jack R. Worke, county clerk, and Duke Carver, constable, were elected as delegates to attend the national convention of Elks in Los Angeles. The meeting set for 13 will include San Antonio and other members, with plans for Elk activities and bear day events.
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