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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1930

Page

19

Defiance on the Mexican Border Girl Raquel in Arizona Tale

Raquel recalls a defiant romance on the Arizona border amid hardship. The narrative centers on Raquel, daughter of a troubled Spanish farmer and an ambitious American mother, as she contemplates a pledged marriage to Bid Johnson while seeking independence on a Phoenix-bound train and in her Rosas shack recollections.

Raquel Hermosa Arizona Bid Johnson Phoenix Bill Johnson

Hexed Hermosa Heiress Scheming for Power and Travel

A young woman plotting control over Johnson enjoys secret freedom on a train while recalling a desert past with Bill Totinson. She learns of a fifty thousand dollar inheritance from her father Pancho and schemes to keep Johnson distant yet drawn to her for leverage. She plans to push for trips to San Antonio and a possible move to Phoenix.

Hermosa Bill Totinson Lily Raquel Johnson Anus Schlemmer Anna Pancho Phoenix the Mirror San Antone

More Candidates Seek Honors in Democratic Race

Three more candidates filed for the Democratic ticket with county organizers. Ben Cordell announced candidates Angel Barloco and Sid Grarton for constable of Precinct Now 1. Charles Gelach seeks reelection as county treasurer. Rea S. Btorris runs for the state legislature. Laura Burlusow Negley holds price in a price bambee one.

John KX Weber Boxar County Democratic Laecative Mitlec Chairicau Thursilar Ben Cordell Thursias Angel Barloco Sid Grarton BM EL Merit Peter Gorzeil I'rechief

Believe Jackson Sought as Head of Westmoorland

Report says William W T Jackson, president of the Wesleyan Institute for boys in San Antonio, is the leading candidate for Westmoorland College. Dr E B Strofayd, Westmoorland president who recently resigned, stated that Jackson has been offered the post and trustees await his decision.

Jackson Westmoorland Westmoorland College San Antonio William WT Jarkson Varkson Wesleyan Institute Yals University E. B. Strofayd Westmearland College Board of Trustees

Mayor Foresees Continued Census Battle Amid Stalled Plans

Mayor C M Chamcters stated the city has not abandoned the census fight and is exploring a new angle to verify the bureau count. He declined to reveal specifics but said developments are evolving while authorities recheck about fifteen thousand pages submitted to the bureau with chamber and public safety officials assisting.

C. M. Chamcters Burreau Asin Sax Brimnsay W. FH. Tittle Chamber of Commerze Erpsny Washington

Library Furnishing Bids to Be Asked

Library officials will request bids Monday for furnishings and equipment including shelving. The move follows retirements drawn on by Meg Broncos R. Humphrey and Vibrarion ht Quinnegie Vibrars, with Maz oy and M. Chambers announcing the plan.

W& Phelving Torhe Fige Bennch Bbracles Meg Broncos R. Humphrey Quinnegie Tine Maz Oy M. Chambers Friding

Burglary Report At Two Homes In City

Police were told Friday that money and clothing were taken from a home on 1012 West Popnine Street and from the residence of Mrs Willn Trockett on S02 Erie Avenue. A burglar who fled was described as a man.

Watson West Popnine Street Sarki Willn Trockett Erie Avenue

Freighters 10 Hold the Reunion in San Pedro Park

The annual reunion of the Freighters Association will be held in San Pedro Park in Silus-Vax on June 14. William DL Krempkau, secretary, announces arrangements with the president in charge and notes the group will recall frontier life, wagons, and the old trails that helped build civilization.

Clereal Wouree Preighters San Pedro Tedlan Nsdure Golure

Carrier Treated for Bite of Dog in Neway Vilten Incident

Mail carrier T. Pileman, 55, of 10 Memeauton road, was bitten by a dog and treated Friday at Robert Tl. Green hospital. Police noted the incident occurred near Neway Vilten. no further injuries reported.

T. Pileman Memeauton Road Robert Tl. Green Hospital Neway

Mrs Abbott Under Knife In County Hospital Operation

Mrs J H Abbott wife of the county commissioner underwent a surgical procedure at Mediev Arts hospital following an illness. Thommy F Alot, reported as attending physician, provided brief notes on the operation and recovery prospects.

J. H. Abbott Ars Thommy F. Alot Mediev Arts Hospital

Citywide model airplane contest set for May first

Youngsters across the city gear up for the second annual city wide airplane contest at International Airport on May 1 under Y M C A auspices. Left shows Raul Morales testing a model plane while Herbert Untermeyer of 512 Frank Street practices with his entrant in the event.

Internationalirport Y. M CLA Rooul Morales Herbert Untermeyer Frank Street

Fleet ships fintries for ancond animus air contest

Officials at the International Airwerk contest near May under the AIL C A and National Aeronautical section outline models entered. Prizes awarded for nonflying and flying builds. center rules require standard plane resemblance, enclosed fuselage for commercial models, and adherence to power limits.

aAitwerk Lowe Bill

Prince Albert of Belgium Departs for Washington Trip

Belgium's Prince Albert leaves Brussels with the princess and their children for Washington via Antwerp and V. 8 80 V I Mas, to undertake a diplomatic mission to the United States amid royal travel plans and official duties.

Prince of Belgium Brussels Prince Albert de Ie Ihe Delsiny United States Joles de Parles Washington Antwerp

Frisco Police Patrolling Chinatown Amid Tong War Rumors

San Francisco patrols expand in Chinatown as city police deploy extra officers in response to reports of possible Tong activity and anticipated crowds. Names and exact figures are unclear due to OCR errors but the stretch of reports suggests heightened law enforcement measures tonight.

San Enancisco San Francisco Extea

Orphans Show May Pole Dance At Home Fete

Children at the Los Angeles Protestant Orphans Home participated in a May Pole dance as part of the May day fete on the home playgrounds. Miss Elizabeth Steele supervised the program with many children taking part. Ice cream and cake were served during the afternoon event.

L. A Elizabeth Steele

Sick Man Claims Kinship to Ford Cousin Seeks Aid at Hospital

A destitute pnd eich of a baby born aunt asserts kinship to automotive magnate Ford. He says he traveled from Mexico to reach Robert Bt. Green hospital seeking a nearer operation. He is a Georgia native.

Ford Pnd Eich Paine Aenes Pont Robert Bt Green Bunt Hospital Attendania Mexico Georgia

Fort Sam Soldier Wins High Honors in Washington

A Fort Sam Houston sergeant, MM. St. Chie of Perry home, graduated this week from the Chile States wry finance shoe at Washington and was named the student of the highest standing in SF meaghers.

Slaymond MM. St. Chie Perry, Kin Fort Sam Houston Chile States Washington SF Meaghers

Trainload of Texas Gakes Cucumbers North in 9.4

A truckload shipment of cucumbers from the Lower Rio Grande Valley was sent to markets in New York and northern cities. A train of 34 cars, the first to reach the market, carried the produce via Southern Pacific lines from Rio Hondo to distributing centers.

New York Taylon Detroit WW. A. Twotller Dacuta San Antunio Rio Granda Southern Pacific Big Lousa Southern Pacific Ibe Rio Hondo

English Prelate Buried in Canterbury Yard

Lord Dovideos, who was archbishop of Canterbury from 1028, was laid to rest today near the cathedral under the open sky. His grave lies in a peaceful spot sheltered by cathedral foliage where he often walked in meditation.

Canterbury Eng Dovideos All Kogland

Remembering the San Antonio Fair of the Eighties

ENOS GARY Trindal Bruskenridge Izt Setos recalls a San Antonio County fair at oil field grounds near Roosevelt Avenue, four miles from the city. County residents from surrounding towns came for a day of attractions, with couples strolling near San Pedro springs and watching the Puddle About.

Enos Gary Trindal Bruskenridge Setos Sal Antonio County Roosevelt Aventa San Anthoio San Metro Park San Pedro Springs

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