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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1930

Page

13

Gleason Visits Jeanette's Shop In Ardeth's Trial

Ardeth, a humble shop girl, clashes with family tension at home and envy at the store as romantic rivals unfold. Ken Gleason meets Ardeth with Cecile Walker nearby, stirring jealousy while Jeanette schemes to open an exclusive specialty shop and recruit Ardeth to manage it.

Ardeth Stel Het Neil Erdushe Sireel Ideth Ken Gleason Cecile Walker Jean

The Caprice and Jeanette Parker’s storefront charm

Ardeth, in a narrow Pacific avenue shop window, arranges ivory elephants and ostrich feather displays in The Caprice. Ardeth’s precision and elegant setting draw curious shoppers including Mr Gleason as the bustle of high society trade swirls around Jeanette Parker’s venture.

Jeanette Caprice Desiree Pacific Avenue Jeanette Parker Batterng Proups Harvard Ken Gleason Ardeth Acalin Tike Tnye

First Woman-Run San Antonio Millinery Shop Survives

The original San Antonio millinery shop established by Miss T Schneider, begun forty seven years ago between the post office and a stationery store, remains in operation. Immigrant from Austria, she learned English via the San Antonio Light and handcrafted every hat, expanding as the city grew. After retirement, family members ran the shop, now located on Nelan Street, with ties to Women’s Week celebrations.

San Antonio Plaza Schneider T. Schneider Millinery Scheneidler Wai Austria Ron Antonio Little Stow Bop Wos Commerce Street Mia’ Mehuirider Migs Lehnrider Virces Missy Lena Emma Schelper Mins Schneider Nelan Weigen Suuwit

Man Won’t Tell Who Struck Him At Bend

A man declined to name his attacker after being struck on the bend. Police questioned him at the hospital about the incident as he recovered from injuries. He refused to identify the assailant, saying he would settle the matter himself.

Prince Attair JC. Stalrick Ali West Joe Patrick Robert, Ty Girovn

A. P. Store Looted by Hungry Thieves

The A. P. Store on Highland Boulevard was looted by thieves who took six pounds of bacon, twenty cartons of cigarettes, and sugar. The manager A. A. Boldt notified police Wednesday after crates and six pounds of bacon were removed through a front doorway.

Ao& PL SH Highland Boulevard A. A. Boldt

Swimming Pools to Open April 16

Elmer Wernette park commissioner secretary announced Wednesday that the municipal swimming season will open on April 16. The date marks the spring opening amidst improving weather and plans for a spry start at local pools.

W C T U Field Worker to Speak in San Antonio

Field worker Miss Matheson of the W C T U will address students at Alamo Heights High School Friday night at 8 30. She will also speak at two other San Antonio high schools the following day. The events include an Mexican dinner preceding the evening program with Miss Matheson as guest. Previously she served as director of religious education in the Y W C A.

Finn Antonio Misa Lily Grace Masternox Wis Ipld J. M. Glass Matheson San Antonio Alamo Heights Wome Alexican Miss Matheson

Remembering the W. A. Whisenant era in Texas rail

By W A Whisenant. The reminiscence recalls mixed trains to San Antonio. At Kyle depot G W Whisenant collects shipments when Ben Thompson, known as the Dudes outlaw of Texas, steps from a train and talks with Tom Martin of Hoyle. The following day Thompson is killed at the Fashion theater where the National Bank of Carry stands.

W. A. Whisenant San Antonio G. We. Whinenant Kyle, Texas Ben Thompson Nutlaw Texas Tom Martin Hoyle National Bank of Cari Y Atands

Wisits Mexico Headed Home From Monterrey

A traveler with ties to the Bock Island lines and San Antonis headquarters returns Thursday after a business stay in Monterrey. He serves as a freight agent and is described as techy and involved with the company.

San Antonis Monterrey

Bee group to seek charter for Lone Star Producers

A San Antonio meeting of Texas honey producers appointed a committee to secure a charter for the Lone Star Honey Producers Association. Over 20 000 pledges were made to form a cooperative marketing body. The committee includes D L B Nolen Corsicana A M Vetterson Wevine T W Burleson Wasahachie W Orlaney See H A Vision Tastor Ht E Javin Gutoy Whitiss and W BR Jordan Galind Edwards said San Antonio is the state's leading honey center with most business handled there.

Hell San Antonio Honey Producers of Texas Lone Star Honey Producers ‘Association E. T. Edwards Texas Edwarda DL. B. Nolen Corsicana A. M.vetterson Wevine T. W. Burleson Wasahachie W. Orlaney H. A. Vision Tastor E. Javin lGuttoy Whitsitt W. BR. Jordan Galind Edwards

Steamship Firm Officials Feted at Luncheon

Officials of the Routhern Steamship company will be feted at a luncheon Friday at the St. Anthony hotel by the chamber of commerce good will committee. Porter Whaley, general manager, said the firm runs freight service between Philadelphia and Tronston. The San Antonio, one of its largest slips, was christened by the local chamber of commerce in 1926. Walter Writhall will act as toastmaster. Tarver Miller, president of the steamship line, will speak. Attending officials include Harvey Miller, George W. Delanos, W. B. McKinney of Philadelphia, B. T. Vandsey of Houston, and YW. A. Hielstein of San Antonio.

Routhern Steamship Company St. Anthony Hotel Good Will The Chamber of Ecommerce Porter Whaley the Steamship Company Philadelphia Tronston San Antonio Wnt Chamber of Commeres Walter Writhall Tomate Luster Tarver Miller Ateamcin Line Harvey

Milk Bottle Theft Scandal Leads to $100 Fine

Martin Macyrar, 226 2 milkman, faced a $100 fine after a milk bottle theft case. A roughly five mile pursuit from Rayton Avenue to near Lady of the Lake college was detailed in testimony. Witnesses described suspects swapping milk bottles for nothing, with Macyrar pleading not guilty before an appeal notice was issued.

Martin Macyrar West Commerce Siitet Raytom Avenue Lady of the Lake College Kizer Kayton Avenue Hase Kiger Tare Hutar Miy Thage Cary Me Matyear Efe Steinhomer Kay Poiie Trave Watson

Heights Boys to Stage Music Sketch Night

Alamo Heights High School will present a musical sketch in the auditorium Friday at 7 20 in addition to the regular moving pictures. Participants include Arthur Bughes Adolph Horse Walter Dima ing Austin Peny Robert Ecken rodt Walter Bawpron Bob Williams Fred Gobmert Frank Ford and Bill Ellington.

School Order to Hear T. U. Chief

Dr. C. P. B. Patterson, chairman of the UT government department, will address the Parent-Teacher association of Mark Twain school Friday afternoon on Citizenship. Hostesses include Mesdamen Phil Wright, T. W. Masterson, G. Q. Odson, and W. T. Thrift.

C. PB. Patterson Department of Government University of Texas Mark Twain School Phil Wright T. W. ‘Masterson GQ. Odson W.T. ‘Thrift

Hein to Talk on Power of Woman Sermon at Lent Series

Dr Paul F. Hein pastor of Grace Lutheran church in San Antonio will preach on the Maid of the High Priest or the Power of Woman as the second sermon in a sequence of mid week Lenten services Mrs T A Tlussow and Mrs Paul Luckenbsch will sing a duet Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled.

Paul F. Hein Grace Tantheran Church San Antonio T. A. Tlussow Paul Luckenbsch

County Auditor Walter Kendal Returns After Illness

County Auditor Walter Kendal is back at his desk following a three week absence due to illness. He spent ten days hospitalized with pneumonia and returned to work on Monday, greeted by relieved office staff who watched for his comeback.

Walter Kendal

Discoverer of Believe It or Not Receives Global Fan Mail

Robert T. Ripley, creator of Believe It or Not, topped global fame with record fan mail in 1928. More than 2000 letters daily poured in from every continent, with readers from Santa Claus Indiana to Hell Norway sending notes, puzzles, and praise for his oddities.

Robert T. Ripley Santa Claus Indiana Hell Norway Dara Ohio San Francisco New York Ripley Bush Morning Mail Crow Dog St. Louis

Turn Your Spare Time Into Money!

An ad encouraging turning spare time into cash through poultry profits. It suggests selling eggs raising stock for show or eating and hints at a classified listing T42 for more details on where to buy and how to profit from poultry ventures.

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Gleason Ata Bey Osman Nud Tak Crewa Skippy Percy L. Crosby Bie Ferey L. Croapy Greene King Femores Syndici Lahore W.C.T.U Wisits Mexico BEE MIAN T. U Hein
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