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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1929
Page
13
The scene follows a daring desert pursuit with a boy and a girl under danger as pursuers close in. Dick and the child display courage and resolve while others rush to aid, including a warning from Nevada as authorities close in on the captors.
The article recalls a 19th century cattle drive from San Antony to the Tudlan territory. West Tecan, McLain the horse wrangler, and others accompanied the herd. Names and details are garbled, but the narrative centers on leaving San Antony March 24, driving cattle along the Liane, selling part of the herd in the Tudlan region, and a long journey with several companions.
The Young Women's Christian Association will elect new officers at a Thursday meeting in the club rooms at the YW. The president will be chosen at the next meeting a week later. Mrs. A Meranda will preside, with Miss Anon Clark delivering the principal address.
A conductor collapsed and died near the railroad office on Nolan Street around 6 30 PM while taking orders from the dispatcher. He was transported to Baylor Hospital but did not survive. The incident left several crew members and a widow named Mary Losier of Oklahoma City.
William Alves 68 died Sunday at Tocol hospital. Services held at Milton Tadwig funeral home with BG Tolin’s Lutheran dire officiating. Survivors include children George and Prather Alves and four sisters. Burial at Mission Burial.
Funeral services were held Monday for Mrs. Johnson age 85 at Mullin Street AME Church with Rev Beasions officiating. Survivors include several relatives as the family gathers to honor her life after a long illness.
The article notes a nationwide flag contest near its end with 8000 students rushing to Che cheies and Sistors departments, under the United Nations education council. Contestants aged 18 to 24 must number at least 25 per division, answering 75 questions with an essay on Om Glory's Greatest Glory. Four winners receive a free world tour plus prizes.
An unnamed man stabbed a soldier in the station, leaving a back wound. Police say the attacker fled. Cisneros is listed as a suspect. The injured soldier received initial treatment at a city hospital before transfer for further care.
A fragmented list of names and street addresses including Mrs Be V Mochort 17 Anmi stead street Mrs J W Berhad 208 Ual highawayeque Clara Gertrife Moves 241 Hast Whittier street De P Tt Tilt 120 wase Parlé ayvenin Mrs Serah Elizabeth Jett Hast Cindyiall avenue Mrs Ida Simmang 23 net Lynrel street Witt Darvis Hox 437 Sla Hiew A Mrs 31 Bernoth 20d Gerald Avenue Wulh Albert Tulitowitt 392 Monteost Mary Alix Wichotson 1015 See rameity street.
Col Charley A Lindbergh is to receive an illustrated photo gift of himself and the Spirit of St Louis. Miss Gertrude Saynisch of Santa Clara Street arranged the presentation, using about 1500 red and 1000 green badges collected from friends, with photos from across the nation. She met Lindbergh during a training event and plans to send the gift if he does not accept locally.
Maj. J. A. Willis encouraged his son Lieut. J. A. Willis Jr. to become an officer. The father has witnessed his son earn his wings at Kelly Field, marking a milestone in the family’s military service.
In Antonio streets Miss Emily Weston directs an event for Siesta, drawing on miracle play traditions. Groups from nearby theaters and guilds will perform five minute plays on street corners, with spectators moving between stops to view about forty plays in one evening.
Banerad services were held Sunday for Mrs Antoinette Helaper of 20T Atocestrest, with Father A. Ch Tusseau officiating. She died at noon at her residence. A native of San Sabonio, she was linked to San Antonio aviator Mrs Elizabeth Jumba and several brothers.
Mrs Mary A Gissi is buried in eight A. Burial service held for Mrs Mary A Gissi at Fifteenth Street. The German-born merchant came to San Antonio recently and died Sunday evening. She is survived by a daughter Mrs Hinta M Sillyre and two sons George and Henry Gipsi, all of San Antonio.
Two men received treatment for stab wounds at a hospital. One victim, 65 year old John Renoln, was stabbed in the chest on Sunday near 1010s Guailalaye Street. The other victim, Milly Aaren, was injured at North Center a diver incident. Both wounds appeared non life threatening and police are investigating.
Mrs Bakeley, principal of Main Ave Woo Henioy school, was injured in a Northern Street collision at Mistretoe and North Pores. Police say the other driver fled the scene after the crash. authorities seek the attonobite driver for questioning.
A burglary report states two bracelets valued at $1200 were stolen from the home of Mrs. Loose Magu on 2017, with the incident noted by local police. The items are described as damon bracelets and were taken from the Hem a residence.
Meet Tillie, a slow moving yet heart stealing typist in Russ Wealow’s popular comic strip. The page features Tillie as a thief fanmaker who elicits laughs and amazes readers, though she has no speed or efficiency records.
A 1 million dollar national advertising drive for Texas partners was outlined at a Saturday meeting of 40 delegates from 20 counties. The plan calls for a special promotional train to tour California, Florida, New Jersey and allied states, with funding from a proposed three year campaign and a 1000 dollar Corpus Christi chamber grant for train expenses.
An injured autoist from 119 Stafford Court reported the wreck on West Commerce Street near Ala Sir Han e day. He and Mrs. Rose were riding in a tailor mobile when another car collided with theirs. the other driver's actions were described to police.
A financial review of the recent opera season shows net profits of about 4810 under the civic undertaking. The Lyric League Inc reports strong local support for the Chicago Civic Opera Company visit, with San Antonio finances sustaining the venture and aiming for greater future seasons.
Police chased three youthful purse snatchers who grabbed a pocketbook from Mrs. Efra Duke at Broadway and Seventh Streets and fled. The bag contained no money. Shortly after, Mrs. Myrtle Bell reported two purses snatched from her along Main Avenue, with $1 reportedly missing.
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