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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1930

Page

17

Ardeth Leaves Aunt Stel's House

Ardeth, a shopgirl, rebels against her ugly environment and clashes with Aunt Stel and Cousin Bella. She admires Ken and Cecile Burke while Jeanette schemes with Ben to advance her, and a scandal sheet exposes Ardeth, Ken, and Cecile. A quarrel ends with Aunt Stel's sharp critique sparking tension.

Ardeth Stel Bella Aleady Glewson Arome Cecile Burke Jeanella Walker Cecile Jeanette Aredth Ken Parner Danita Neil

Story continues in Chapter XXI with Ardeth’s tense plan

Ardeth confronts anger and jealousy as Nell and Alea clash with Aunt Stel. Ardeth, seeking independence, plans a discreet hotel stay and marriage to Ken while anxious eyes follow her moves. Morning brings cold silence at home and Ardeth’s departure as she prepares for a new life away from the family.

Ste Nell Alea Ansha Jim Bet Hut Arde Bern Ken Jeanette Ebon Stel'a Miamrunn Paw Stel Ardeth

Theremin Debuts In San Antonio Attracts Crowd Of Curious

A new instrument the Theremin is demonstrated in San Antonio drawing hundreds. Invented by Leon Theremin, the device uses two antennae and a movable tone bar to produce music without physical contact. Visitors learn that touch is not required to create melodies, with pitch and volume controlled by hand proximity.

San Antonio Asiyone Goggan Thie Lron Theremin Victor Tca Company Camden N. I

Woman and Rabbi to Share Temple Pulpit

Mrs Estelle Sternberger representative secretary of the National Council of Jewish Women will share the pulpit with Rabbi Ephraim Fried at Temple Deth F with regular services at 3 p m Friday. Both will speak on Great Blessings Across the Sea. Sternberger recently visited the continent and will speak on personal experiences.

Estelle Sternberger Temale Deth Ephraim Fried Qtr

And I Remember When by Frank Baugh

Frank Baugh recalls a late 19th century railroad race between Texas and Pacific and Southern Pacific. He notes construction toward Sierra Maines and El Paso, with Jay Gould and cowboys hired to lay ties and rails. Southern Pacific wins by a narrow margin, allowing their rival limited operation into El Paso.

Frank Baught Vale Avenue Texas and Facile Railroad Southern Pacific Werm Texas Sierra Maines el Piego West Coast Mies Jay Gould Udder Southern Pacific el Paso

Exchangites Hold Birthday Dinner in San Antonio

John W. Antrer of Dallas, vice president of National Exchange clubs, spoke at the thirty fourth anniversary dinner of the local Exchangite club held at the St. Anthony hotel. P. D. Mathis, president of the San Antonio Exchange club and district governor, served as toastmaster.

John W. Antrer Dallas National Exchanse Clubs St. Anthony Hotel Aguesta P. D. Mathis San Antonio Exchange Cluba

Selma School Winners Highlight County Meet Victory

Ninth grade aid program leader Louis Haig is pictured behind the rock crusher as students at Selma High School build projects for the county meet. The event showcased student teamwork and local achievement in a tight county competition.

Louis Haig Selma Alded

Orcha rd evolution of spring in a misty lyric fragment

Fragmentary poem depicts spring imagery with sunlit orchards and birds. It blends sensory notes of warmth, breeze, and music with nostalgic longing and wistful lines about youth, parting, and springtime joy. The piece shows dreamlike scenes of nature and renewing life.

Selma School Cup Won Again At County Exhibit

Selma school children showcased language arithmetic and history notebooks along with a miniature rock cracker and medieval castle of payment boxes. Instructors Mrs. R. L. Harvey and Miss Nowatny supervised. The school cup becomes permanent and will be displayed prominently at Selma school.

Selma Wolgeswool School Mnaryix Nowatny R. DL. Harvey Selo School

Trolley Transfer Sparks Court Case Over Abusive Language

John Williams of 405 West French Place challenged a trolley transfer, claiming it would save money, but the transfer was deemed late. The conductor testified the transfer was shown about an hour and a half late, Williams disputed that, and an argument followed leading to a $5 fine for abusive language by Judge Dave Wotton.

John Williams West French Place Hiateral Fritay i Corporation Court D. B. Bryant Willams Williams Dawg Moore Dave Wotton

Adding Machine Theft Reported At Local Estate Office

A thief entered the T. 1, Eiser, 910 Real Estate building Thursday night and stole an adding machine. The robbery was reported to police and is under investigation. Names and exact locations appear jumbled in the OCR text but reference to the office and theft are clear.

T. 1 Eiser

Fine Arts Program Planned by League at Center

A fine arts program will be held at the Jewish Community Center Torsdas at S14 om. It is sponsored by the femme teague dualor organize vion of Toruply Ueth TEL Nathan Neffech is in charge of arrangements.

League Jewish Community Center Torsdas S14 Trageim Femme Teague Dualor Toruply Ueth- Tel Nathan Neffech

Petition For Street Light Installation At Busy Intersection

A petition was filed with the city commission on Friday by nearby residents calling for street light installation at the intersection of Bimentere and Cru brano streets to address dark and dangerous conditions. The document reflects local concerns and requests action to improve safety and visibility for pedestrians and drivers in the area.

Bimentere Crubrano Sity Commission

Records of Early Texas Life by Max Kreuger

Autobiography recounts pioneer days in Texas with anecdotes from Max Kreuger a businessman and philanthropist. It covers early ranch life and stage travel highlighting frontier experiences and regional history.

Texas Max Kreuger

3rd Attack Group Flies Hop to Coast Field

The Third Attack Group departed from Reilly Field Thursday morning bound for El Paso and then Mather Field California en route to Tucson Arizona. Reports from Marfa warned of neoratic flying weather and dangerous conditions over the mountains may force a delay. The unit, consisting of 88 attack planes and transport, faced possible path adjustments due to cloud cover and flight hazards.

Reilly Field Marfa el Paso Matherfield California Partivifole Marta Tucson Ariz Vridas Plones M Borg

Art Exhibit Slated for Milam School

An art exhibit of 250 reproductions of great paintings will be held at Milam School, Remailom elementary area, Aussit and Casa Blanes streets, starting Monday and running through Friday. Proceeds support the school. many pieces will be sold at modest prices.

Rem Ailom Errivol Aussit Casa Blanes Atreets Heekioning

Air Officials to Visit March Field

Air officials to visit March Field Cape California to inspect operations and meet local officials. The delegation includes senior officers from Brockefield and First Tient Arthur Thomas, secretary of Aryanved Flying. The visit is scheduled for March 2 with a briefing planned for the contingent.

March Field

Trade Meet Plans Wade Trade Meet Plans Wade

Preparations to doodle thousands of exporters who will attend the Southwest Foreign Trade Conference on Trouston April 14 15 are underway, according to Ernest L Tutt secretary of the convention. Texas exports declined in 1929 with figures tied to 1925. Goods valued at 305 240 453 were exported first nine months 192? while 485 956 834 in merchandise shipped during 1928. Manufactured cotton gas oil and seed meal led exports of 1920 per Caldwell. AIS delegates wishing to attend should contact the Houston convention office for reserve cards and railroad rates.

Trouston Ernest L. Tutt T. J. Coldwell Texas Caldwell AIS Houston Confab

Hoover Regrets Inability to Attend Inauguration

President Hoover regrets he cannot attend the dedication at Randolph Field Swig due to presidential duties. In a telegram to Porter Whales of the Chamber of Commerce, Hoover says he hopes to visit in the future but expects to be unable to attend the ceremony in June.

Hoover Fintere Reesely Hla Raniolph Field Swig Herbert Hoover Porter Whales Sammerce Perday Waover Jui

Firemen Respond Twice to Separate Blazes in City

Firemen were called twice Thursday night to fight minor blazes. A small fire caused slight damage at the home of K. Sp. Johnson, 825 Maniotay Street, with unknown origin. A car parked on Navarra Alpert near Travis Park also caught fire, but damage was limited.

K. Sp. Johnson Maniotay Street Travis Park Navarra Alpert

San Antonio Earns High Fire Rating in National Contest

San Antonio placed sixth in two national fire waste contests conducted by the United States Chamber of Commerce. Fire Chief J. G. Sartas, chair of the test contest committee, announced the results.

San Antonio United States Chamber of Commerce J. G. Sartas Teen Chamber Poitedeigbia Wae

Pioneer Life in Texas Told Book By Bess Carroll

A review of Max Krueger’s autobiographical Pioneer Life in Texas recounts his immigrant journey from a penniless German lad in 1868 to a prominent business figure and patron of the arts. Krueger narrates frontier life, ranch and cowhand experiences, and postwar Texas, highlighting community values, neighborly aid, and the indomitable courage needed to endure adversity.

Bess Carroll Beyoad Texas Seax Keneger Mat Eancier Me. Krueger Inege Patienteipal Max Kroeger Tera Indianola Jeralion

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