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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1929

Page

3

Merger Plans Loom Between Cotton Belt and Southern Pacific

Dallas Texas November 9 The Dy dag News reports negotiations for merging the Cotton Belt railroad with the Southern Pacific lines are well underway. Officials expect the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve, as the merger echoes past rail policy proposals. The Cotton Belt runs from St Louis into the Southwest with branches, while Southern Pacific extends northwest from New Orleans through Texas.

Dallas Dy Dag News Merconm Cotton Belt Southern Pacific Pines Tr Iy Interstate Cocnsnerce Commission Ripley Plan of Interstate Commerce Commission St. Louis Tee Fuary New Uv- Patib

Tarver Issuer New Insurance Ruling

ALSTIN Nov. P-GI-W. A Warver state life insurance commissioner issued a ruling today to the effect that when life guaranty insurance companies prepare and interpret papers for transfer of property they must levy an additional charge on policy holders for bit warice.

Tarver Alstin W. A

Chaplain Pearce to Baptize Grandson at Beacon Hill Church

The Rev Ohegan J. Stuart Verren, longtime honorary chaplain of the Ol Trail Drivers' association and former Nerenn TM church pastor, will baptize his grandson Py Ey Gragg WT at Sunday morning services at Beacon Presbyterian Church Te Paso.

Ohegan J. Stuart Verren Wentmiliuter Presbyteriaa Church of Te Paso Ol Trail Drivers’ Association TM Chareh Gragg Beacon Wi

Einstein Receives Honorary Doctorate at Sorbonne

Leia, noted scientist in the engineering field, wore a gown of the University of Paris today and received the honorary Doctor of Science degree in the Sorbonne amphitheater in the presence of faculty members.

Einstein Sorbonne Leia University of Paris Smphitheater

Man crushed to death between two cars in Houston street incident

Houston reports the year’s seventieth traffic fatality after I C Ruineumith, 45, was crushed between vehicles on Main Street last night. The tragic event marks another fatality in the city’s transportation toll. In Pecos, Texas, the West Lexase Pecan association opened its annual tension with addresses urging better marketing and resilience for pecan products.

Houston C. H. Ruineumith Rocara Angelo Texas West Lexase Pecan Association Yesterdas

Dance Halls and Music Events Advertised Across Medina County

A fragmented ad page lists multiple dance events and musical nights across Medina County venues including Webb's ballroom and Labor Temple. It notes schedules for Nov 9 10 11 with various orchestras led by Frank Zeinert Jesse Clements and Theo Arist. Also mentions Monday dances at Armistice and other halls with prizes and souvenirs.

Medina County Bair Trande Toran Satu Mussefield Wirates Sphere Orchestra Frank Zeinert Bex Jesse Clements Orch Labor Temple Suis Theo Anmitl Walter Hall Armisile Dane

Fireman records detail for Tipnett at 425 Goodrich Ave

Fireman C B Tipnett of Station S418 Buens Vista Street is noted as the foley manther of the odd Your Firemen TM acres. Tipnett has served as a fireman since December 40, 1038.

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Vague Land King at the auditorium contest

More than 185 answers were received for the first question and answer content prepared by the Classified department with Jean Wittenstein. Tickets were distributed daily for the show at the auditorium next Wednesday. Winners include Virginia Oliveri and Roberta Wilcox among others. tickets are issued by the Classified Department.

Jean Wittenstein Fomiods Yuay Adidivorium Virginia Oliveri Legey Bux Roberta Wilcox M. Long Mauring Michaeland U. A Shephard Jack Meynr Anita OC Moalteni Henry We Ates

Man to Talk on Radio Station XEH of Monterey

A San Antonio radio program by Sams Fi Licht of the LaXalle Extension Unions of Chicago will air Saturday on XEH Monterey. The travelogue "Pithsnirgh of Mexico" will be featured with background numbers. Listeners may report on the program to Tarnava Y Cia, owners of the station.

XEH Monterey San Antonio Mesien Brandenar Sams Fi Licht San Angonia LaXalle Extension Chicago Dickavill Pithsnirgh Mexico Masteo XENI Tarnava Y CIA

Island copper wire theft probes on Corpus Christi coast

Sheriff reports theft of copper wire along Padre Island near Corput. A thief stripped 168 miles of telephone poles of wire weighing 20 506 pounds and likely moved the stock to Sea Ani Christi on a date in late August. Police seek the culprit.

Pace Island Corput Penn Nacres County San Antonio Thiever

U S Woman Weds Italian Grenadier

Helen Frances Clark daughter of Mrs Ly Clark Ladia Boehnen Calif married Cont Tomash Brunette Lating of Hosnl Grenadign guards in a civil ceremony at The Crmpiiogno with a religious service at St Faulw Episcopal church remarks describe the wedding festivities and setting

Tome Helen Frances Clark Ly Clark Ladia Boehnen Calif

Underworld Waits for Good Weather Report

Fragmented OCR note reports bad weather delays or halts in illicit activities. Police blotter mentions no reports of thefts or violence, suggesting a quiet City Friday night amid uncertain conditions. Local references to San Antonio watermark and unclear names appear in the garbled text.

San Antonki Doean Ling Tr Ok P Leikens Setlig Ser Fern

Exhibitors at Rum Convention Attend in Dixan

Report notes exhibitors attending a convention in Dixan. Names such as Vignar and alan are mentioned. Organized by the National Highibit Managers, the event aims to showcase rum exhibiters and related products. The fragment hints at authenticity checks and restitution language, but details remain unclear.

Ottpagh Ney Vale Diehensing Af Vignar Bs Exhibe Ronventinia Dixan National Highibit Aneia Alan

Woman Names Brother in San Francisco Bombing Row

Mrs. George Monroe of Bellame Ohio testifies that her late brother Lewis Smith confessed to planning the 1918 San Francisco parade bombing that killed ten. The tale aligns with letters from Frank Stevens and mentions Mooney’s case, with Stevens recounting Smith’s claims and Mooney’s involvement disputed by family.

Bellame Ohio George Monroe San Francisco Tom Noanes Monroe Lewis Smith Cleveland Cone Fessel Frank ¢ Stevens Dayton Stevens Smith Tim Becnme Mooney Smit Ping Creek Pelemont County Ohi Tom Mooney Wheeling Finny Schall Ed Mooney Washington Amith

Revival events and community notices span South Dine to San Antonio

A fragmented local notices list reports an old-time revival led by evangelist J J Water with Mia Carter, planned fundraisers for a Defenders of America home, a Fort Worth area gathering, Eagle Scouts trip to Kerrville, a St Cecilia’s church chicken supper, chamber of commerce support for Army M G C A drives, a Fas C drive start, New York visitors in Bat Antonio, and various civic and military events. Names include Fort S A Hous Von, Paul rick, Melvin Dunes, Edward Wand, George T Wervis, and A Che chib. The writing mentions Lake Vie housing project, Legion events, and a Shafter’s Army talk by Rev William Joyner.

Chicago Magnates Wives Robbed of Cash and Jewels

Chicago magnates wives, Cotten and Martin, were robbed of money and jewelry in a Gold Coast area late night burglary. One necklace of pear-shaped gems vanished, appraisal withheld. Robbery appears staged by a small crew with a blonde accomplice. North Texas bids for a new transcontinental air mail route will be presented at a Washington conference, with Dallas Chamber of Commerce arranging regional representation.

Chicago North Texas Ab—Arihne W. Cotten Mes Alfred I. Martin Mullic Milliquake Aoid Rinin Onemcers Mra Cluden Martin Barkatt Fenaier Company Uroherd Dallas Oslaswa Beaumont Houston San Antonin North Texas Washington

Embezzlement Confession Tears Through Camden Stock Scandal

Samuel R. Worthington, 24, an assistant real estate officer with Broadway Meenhanta in Camden, admits to embezzling more than $70,000 after wagering all on a rising stock market. brokers demanded repayment as the market collapsed and he failed to furnish funds.

Camden Samuel R. Worthington Broadway Meenhanta! First Company Mars Mar

Society Wife Asks Cruelty Divorce in Denver Society

Mrs. Helen Gilson Tine, third wife of Tiner, filed suit for divorce charging extreme mental cruelty. The couple, once prominent in society, wed in Denver years ago after a hooting incident. The case follows a prior sensational episode involving a shooting by HA. Kelly, counsel for Mable Norwyind.

Denver Helen Gilson Tine Tiner Pit Mins Hag HA. Kelly Cou Fene Mable Norwyind Motion Pitpldre

180 Miles Speed Fails to Progress Story Told by T. A. Woodring

In a San Difco dispatch from Stockwell field, Aring Micca reports a high velocity event near Angana, Mexico. Woodring notes an arc and 1M miles per hour, with wind velocity effects. progress remains unclear as the brief story unfolds.

SAN Difco Cali Stockwell Field Incing T. A. Woodring Angana Mexico

Rockefeller Kin to Build Roof Home

New York reports Daedid M Milton, son in law of John D Rockefeller Jr, and Mrs Milton will occupy a triplex 18 room cooperative roof apartment near the East River. The Milton corporation will build the structure with Milton’s own unit valued around $100000. The couple previously lived in a seven room Park Avenue apartment rented for $7000 yearly.

New York Daedid M. Milton Indow Phn I Roosefeller Jr Milton Enat

Memorial Service at St Mark's Church

A special memorial service will be presented by St Mark's on Sunday at 9 a.m. The Senior choir has prepared musical selections for the occasion. The Rev. Rosa P. will speak on Civilization at Crossroads, focusing on religious development, Sunday evening.

St. Mark Ua. m Rotfa P. cl Wi

Dunlop Funeral Held at Travis Park Methodist

Funeral services for Mrs. Brancen R. Danlap were held Saturday morning at 10 o clock at Travis Park Methodist Church. Interment followed in City Cemeteries No 4 with pallbearers named.

Dunlop Brancen R. Danlap Avelin Paul T. Kernaf Travis Park Methodist Church Intermen

Woman Check Artist Warned by San Antonio Merchants

San Antonio merchants warned by the Metro Merchants Association and police about a high‑powered woman who cashes checks posing as a wealthy Texas rancher. Detectives Herbst and Willis were assigned to track her as she cashed a $42 check at Byron Mansion street Amprt shop and a $100 check at J. J. Steen’s Inc. Police noted many checks written on North vial Wot Coxag inunkes with no return time.

San Antonio A. W. Herbst J. F. Wiis Adolph Grasvo Metoil Rsocuiation South Texas Nowealthy Texae Byron Manston Street J. J. Steenn A, Inc Policn Pascerl Siner North Vial

Court Proceedings Court actions across multiple districts and cases

County Court at Law No 4 handles notes and judgments with several cases including Burnett vs Rose and Lines v Rose, along with appeals notices. Seventh and Thirty-seventh District Courts address guardianships and custody, injunctions, tax disputes, and default judgments in a dense docket of civil suits in San Antonio and surrounding bodies.

County Court AT Law Julge McAdum Burnett George Lines Wallon Rose Mildw Hotel Plaiment Hayerick Cineks Ithe Company Va N.Y. Incksory Corphientery Marty Lavaber Juiliscnens Mrnuk T. Wakion Roborns Anderson Osirte Faldie Mell Ghopman Uv Mlive Jota Chinman Hampion Brainard Hooth City of San Sotenia Frank More City of San Attenio Cohen Ar Plaineire TOE Slater Wood Clark Merrintah M. Slater Treibert Henry Macks Plainlife Idefault Maurier

Testamental meet highlights at Belknay Place

Fragmentary notes from a Sunday service mention Christ Scimniat and other names. references to Belmont and Lyon indicate a ceremonial gathering. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but the event appears to be a religious assembly with focus on testament readings and speakers.

Mixed religious services and community notices across venues

A dense listing of church services, meetings, and community events. Names of pastors and locations such as 606 Biha Street, Denver Boulevard, and 240 mn Bp appear alongside schedules for sermons, prayer, Sunday school, and choir rehearsals. The item reads as a snapshot of weekly religious and civic activities across multiple congregations.

Sasayentzal Srriuvar Biha” Street Benth Alamo Ettael Ud Gay Service Furnay Gohost Denver’ Boulevard Cleenun Te Street Wilder Bain Evaneieal Friedric Kendalona Gast I Palmer Sun Ledcup Tehenszal Etn Urberinn Fis Raward Dax Church of Paychosophy Monsion Street W. Ae Dannii P. Mir Iguenenene Marmony Menger Sanday Canton Midman Alexander Greet Ban Antonis Miamon Wiberat Gulballe Fitin Ann International Wels Studenta Tevine Aleens Snildeen Chidren Ayer Romsatadi

Sunday Services in S A Churches Across Town

The Sunday service listings cover multiple churches in New Braunfels and nearby areas detailing pastors, weekly schedules, Sunday schools, adult and children classes, worship times, and ongoing programs. Names of pastors, church locations, and service times appear across many congregations including German and Mexican congregations.

Diverse Church Notices Across City Congregations Survive Amid Busy Week

A sprawling church notices page lists services, sermons, catechism, and youth events across numerous parishes. It details Sunday School times, morning and evening worship, midweek prayer meetings, and special gatherings at streets and avenues including Denver Boulevard, Highland Park, and Woodlawn.

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