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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1929
Page
4
A fragment from 1918 portrays Burt McConnell in a northern wilderness near Quebec. It sketches daily routines, questions about life beyond the rugged land, and the setting of a local home and community.
An uncertain, fragmented diary style passage contemplates what to eat, mentions a third of a rabbit with broth, hints at five weeks remaining, and muses on moustache growth and diversions. It wanders from plane sightings to freight, with stray remarks about civilization and distance, ending with a vague time frame.
A first person voice muses on facial hair, clothing and grooming while awaiting a Pullman ride. The narrator asks if a Van Dyke would suit, seeks a barber, hopes for a bodyguard from Grover Whalen, and recalls rough weather and early winter commutes from Long Branch.
A fragmented memoir fragment describes leaving Grand Central, storing furniture to save rent, and seeking shelter through The Employers' club while the narrator ponders hotel options. The narrator reflects on campfire comfort, weather, and hunting roundups, including a fresh catch of game.
An obscure diary fragment recalls a Stone Age experiment in northern Alaska with references to blubber water-proof clothing geese and ducks. The narrator describes shelter without light at the approach of snow and recalls tense moments of rationing and a tense escape from danger amid a bleak, primitive setting.
Viega Vogel advisory outlines elected officers at Main Avenue High School with Charles Turnbull named president, Charlotte Noble secretary treasurer, and Siaxine Arenshell cashier. Also lists an all star hall of fame including Charlotte Noble and Dorothy Warlington among others, naming several students for various honors.
Texas hotel men adjourned their annual convention with San Antonian elected president for 1930. Toland Burge of San Juan and Christi were noted among other officers as A. Hamilton named first vice president, Bra Carter of Houston as second vice president, BR. A. Anders of San Antonio as secretary treasurer, Graham G. Sta of Houston as sergeant at arms, and Judge A. L. Peeler of Houston as legal adviser.
Briscoe Elementary pupils all join Red Cross with a 50 per cent turnout. Miss Flora McNeill, principal, reports cheerful results and predicts all students will complete the public roll call by next week. The drive continues through Thanksgiving with Deane Conte Chapter of the American West Drake organizing.
Disjointed notes report Dallas Lowry's funeral plans in Texas after a deadly airplane crash. The fragmentary text mentions victims Cal and Erbert Towers, a woman burned, and various unclear details about mourning, family, and local reactions amid a tense recovery period.
Students of Washington Irving Junior School present an autumn operetta Friday with principal cast Pearl Evans Loye Herrera Phillip Lifechats Russel Woeltz Maris Cabbell Gauin Maes Helen Stevi Rotan David Cohen Octavais Sirianni Arthur Rouguet choir leaders Mar gente Loya Lucille Schorg Margaret Dean Evangeline Carrera Dorothy Laver Evelyn Pomeroy Dorothy Hale Dorothy Tee Mary Stephens Stuth Higgins Jessie Nenly Emily Weissler Alcen White Antoinette Waters Luis Cluck Victoria Yonnes Beth Turner Harriet Berthelsmen Marjorie West Doris Hughes Frieda Beil Leary Ser les Anna Ella Dena additional operetta directed by Miss Tip Chomagson and Martha Harding cast names Resgler Merle Holler Bar $e Elyisen Zepeth Wenest Tella conis Thee Wieren Cain Scott Gockwell Philip Dugord Paul Tisdel Milton Behiller Ernest Coy Clifton Bowen Palmer Peeragen Ualyh Fest Syd ner Huebner Thomas Galloway Ween McClain Moery Mlewing Carl Wiemeyer Fritz Wiemers James Staun Walter Klnerner Berbert Stork Alfurnxo Gunes orchestra Ernest Le Cocke Net sehuts Tacie Gesinger Laura Tri Lobin James Droun Frank Galinda Eloise Trenderson Chris Inez Clifton Bowen Tatph Vext Grace Wheeler Myrtle Heath Sydney Vilelover Merion McCall Oscar Galindo Victoria Younes Antoiverty Waters Violet Ward Violet Taldr ras Lois Trughes Clarence Turalin non Joe Fistrella Marjorie Barker Marg ret Clean Philip Tafsibute Charlie Dungey- The other faculty directors of the show are Miss Ruth Mueller and Mrs Martha Harding.
CHICAGO Nov 6 In a disjointed report Arvid Nordling began drinking and jostled Christine Westrom 57 causing her fall. The hip fracture proved fatal yesterday. Coroner Bundenxen ruled the death a result of Nordling's staggering but declined manslaughter charges.
A blaze swept through Odem near Vere Texas causing about 30000 in losses. Three pharmacies and a hardware store were destroyed with minor damage to another building. Mayor W Fininzoba said investigators estimate the cost between 270 and 3000 after the fire threatening the district was controlled.
Fatty Arbuckle, after years away from the screen, signs with a studio to return to motion pictures in a talkie project. The former silent era star plans to resume acting as the new sound era begins.
Tetterine provides rapid relief from itching by killing parasites and soothing affected skin. Sold by Thr. J. Shapirine and Khuptrine Co in Savannah, Georgia, with prompt delivery and guaranteed quality.
A fragmented medical notice discusses stomach acid issues and remedies. It mentions Magnesia and related powders and tablets, advising readers on symptoms and relief options. Names and places are unclear due to poor OCR.
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