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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1929

Page

12

Broadway Melody and the Mahaney Sisters in a jazzy revue

The story centers on Eddie Kerns, a breezy songwriter, and his Broadway Melody tryout. The Mahaney Sisters are lined up as the exclusive performers for the new number, while song plugger culture and auditions play out amid theater hustle on Broadway. The piece explores the gatekeeping of numbers by publishers and the ambition of performers in a high stakes show business scene.

Jon Joseph Zanfluld Eddie Kerns Manhattan Island Bridgeport Zanfield Eddie Mahaney Sisters Zannie Tom Lee Perth Amboy Geneal Issie Maddie Kerns

Fragmented Portraits From A Wartime Photo Analysis Page

A highly garbled wartime document lists numerous unnamed analyses and readers, detailing exaggerated facial features and personalities. The text cites addresses and brief character notes, with blurred descriptions of individuals, their traits, and alleged responses to a “shadowgraphs” reveal, reflecting scattered archival notes rather than coherent reporting.

And I Remember When Postmaster Ties to Lime Bow Garden Where

An old reminiscence snippet recounts the San Antonio post office scene with mentions of Lime Bow and a man named Bowen. It describes a garden setting, a hanging note about a salary, and a change of name to please a partner.

Liesl Antonio Bowen Nur Manil Dohn Bowen Heather Mery Toxis James the Union Amy Freien

Ed Gerlach Named Superintendent of Guy's Shops

Ed Gerlach selected to lead Guy's shops replacing Mr. Morgan who had held the post. The change follows a nomination process with W T Souter and others considered before Gerlach was chosen. Steffler announces addition of a new material yard foreman. petition circulated to nominate Voite Raggi for report.

Ed Gerlach Guy’s Shops Pit Gerlach Mr. Morgan Wenner Fernd W.T. Souter Trench Insimcter Ue Sheet Department Souter Doctrinl i Sanday Conmvtia Aluwer Hteffles Gerlach Steffler Shinsae Petihon

Graytown Diamond Jubilee Cancelled Amid Turbulent Route

Local readers report a disrupted plan for Graytown’s diamond jubilee as the parade route from Sag Martowie and Medina junction to Corpus Christi street faces obstacles. Officials announced adjustments, urging residents to await new details and a revised timetable.

Graytown Sag Martowie Medina Corus Christi

Boy Shot in Hand With an Air Rifle Reported

A boy sustained a hand injury after being struck by an air rifle. Details are unclear as to the shooter and exact location. Authorities say the incident is under investigation and no further information is available at this time.

Peenn Browy Abe Knowng Utt Les Merliva Vietor Ganslenberg

Orchid Named for Mrs Hoover Shines at New York Show

May Peterson is pictured with the largest and most beautiful orchid named for the wife of the new president. The specimen, showcased at the New York flower show, drew notable attention for its size and beauty.

New York May Peterson

Memorial pool to honor Friedrich in Mounting city

The article describes plans for a memorial pool dedicated to Albert Friedrich, funded by his family and friends. Construction will include a brick pool with tile top, a six foot cement walk, shrubs, and a front fountain. A plaque will bear the honoree’s name for the orphaned residents of the city.

Baster Albert Fredrigh Hayve Triedrick Shin Eal Zor Eumypterian Shaaiser Sean O “Aymieain Abe Friedelch Sai

Texarkana Man Preaches at 8. A. Baptist Revival

Texarkana man leads eight a.m. Baptist revival services at Mirse Tayuet church. Rev. T. Gales says revival will run for the week with twice daily services. Paul Thirear supplies the music. Helpers organize offerings and Sunday school for children.

Texarkana Tex Arkana Higan Wight T. Gales Paul Thirear Mira Herper Anji Selial Emapelent Learbers Cere Har Hove Girls Wehank Gee Nuterey Cehildren We

Police Search For Store Burglar

Police investigate a burglary at a Woodlawn area store on North Mores street where a thief robbed the register. The loss is reported at $7 by proprietor and Mrs Agyl Jobhson of Highland Hromtevard reports items taken from her vehicle and home nearby.

Eheh Register Woodlawn

Lost Money In Repaired Shoe Mystery

A garbled note describes missing sixteen dollars tied to a repaired shoe and mentions a depositary for moneys. The fragmentary text references a person named Helen and a place in North Cherrs, with unclear sequence of events and dates.

Blinsdon North Cherrs

Lapham Buys Third Sky Steed in Travel-Air Venture

Lapham, a sportsman, is pictured with his third airplane, a three passenger Travel Air model. He is grooming it for a planned trip to his con.

Lapham Sportsman Con

Dairy show highlights at Southwest Natl Livestock event

The article describes the Southwest National Livestock show at Kort World where dairy mares and cattle from Mivee annedy, Besar carte farm Gent, and Colloving the veo Whinlige of Besar competed. Winners included fifteen fires with a second place tied, and judges cited new themed suites. Officials said details were not yet released by the county agri.

Wvoxas Beut W. Mally Besar Carte Farm Besar Connie Mwirenien San Anucio Kort Worl Nsormente Beth Esis Ashihiels Gurdyus Carter Adele Ealrive

Revival Leader’s Father To Preach At Memorial Event

The scheduled memorial sermon will be delivered by the father of the revival leader, with hosted figures including Daunte and other community members. The event, described as a significant spiritual gathering, will proceed in a formal setting as part of the ongoing revival effort.

Romlan Suger

Church Receives Forty Four New Members

Forty four menitions were confirmed and received at the Burning sorviews at the Wyle Park Evangelical church with strong attendance during Sunday services. The event marked a notable addition to the church community as members joined through confirmation and reception.

Wlan Wyle Park Nee Meister Pistur Yun Juin Olisa

Dusty Rhodes On Hard Luck Trail

Fragmentary report describes Dusty Rhodes facing hardship after a collision on a main avenue. The text mentions Ravenel and Lewington avenues and hints at a legal or disciplinary note. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Dusty’ Rhodes

Museum Tragedy Sparrows Figure in Double Hanging

A chaotic scene at a museum reveals a double hanging tragedy as a man and another fall lifeless from a scaffold. Rescue attempts fail and officials lament the fatal accident amid smoky, confusing aftermath. Several workers and directors review what happened and vow safety reviews.

Museum

Bury 8.4 Woman at Luling Texas

An unclear report from Luling Texas mentions a burial and local names. The fragment lists individuals and places such as Walker and Mondarter with uncertain roles. Details are garbled, but suggest a local event involving residents and a service person.

Bury Luling Texas

Fragmentary city street ledger hints at many names

A garbled OCR list mentions numerous names and street references across Beehive Penn, Danae, Quinty, and other avenues. It reads like a fragmented address ledger with scattered personal names, locations, and vague tangential notes, lacking coherent narrative.

Thai student saves family amid school support efforts

A distorted account from a San Antonio public school official describes a Thai pupil at Nuvaacee school for Mexican pupils aiding a family during a disability incident. Principal A. Maris stresses value of discipline and responsibility learned at school, with emphasis on guidance from teachers and bankers.

Eho Sausatinin A. Masris Nuvacee School San Antonio

Motorcycle Rider Hurt in Crash at Boledad With Mattin

A motorcycle rider sustained minor injuries in a collision with a jeep at Boledad near Mattin Australia. Witnesses described the incident as a routine street crash with no serious casualties. Authorities investigated as traffic units secured the scene.

Bou Moburesyle Boledad Mattin Abeert Prlive Sai Mone Ily Joe Won BAT Woolavenon Wits Indeed Sanday Wydnabtes Pyul Sour Ping Stents

S. A. Man Beaten and Robbed in West District Incident

A report describes a man beaten and robbed of 28 shillings in West district. The victim, Smiliy, received hospital attention and his condition was stated as stable. Police are investigating with no arrests announced.

S.A S. Hevinem Vruvis Stad Smiliy

Keeping Plane Up and Not Upkeep Counts

A fragmented report discusses owning an airplane and the idea of making aviation a daily part of life. It cites costs, safety concerns, and the view that future generations may adopt air travel as common as cars, with plans for a new three passenger travel airplane and local ownership in coming years.

Convanion Imag Gaghata Jing Hangoe

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