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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1929

Page

3

Mexican Airmen to Attempt Flights to Europe and Asia

Mexican leading airmen plan ambitious flights in the coming months aiming for world honors. Colonel Roberto Fierro announces a Mighty to Europa via the South Atlantic route, while Colonel Gustavo Leon seeks a flight to Japan to cross toward the United States and Canada. The plans follow Colonel Pablo Sidar’s round South America voyage, and related goodwill flights by other Mexican aviators.

Mexico City Mexica Asia Europe Roberto Fierro Europa South Atlantic Gustavo Leon Han Japan United States Canada Pablo Sidar South America Freeza Maile Central Amercaa Cale Leonf Irene Mexico

Couple to Observe 59th Wedding Date

Donna Texas reports celebration of a couple’s 59th wedding anniversary on November 17. Mr and Mrs N W Baker are hosts, with friends and relatives planning a party at home. In other notes, Ewertsferer and Baier recently celebrated first birthdays in the community.

Donna Texas N. W. Baker E. D. Ewertsferer Ant Aza Baier

County Officials Set For Deer Hunt Near Kererle

Tom Newton the county attorney Walter Smith investigator for the county attorney's office Pendegraft Sr W A King health officer and dodge Parks will leave Friday morning for a deer hunt in the same country near Kererle. They will spend the week in the wilds.

Tom Newton Walter Smith

Woman Dies as Hair Is Bobbed in Chicago

Mira Erdman, 94, of 2817 Union Avenue, was seated in a border chair at 621 West Twenty ninth Street when her hair was bobbed. She suffered a heart attack and died before a physician could be summoned.

Cricago Weat Ixth Street Mira May Erdman Union Avenue

Radio Broadcast From Mine Chapel Relayed Locally

Radio signal from Mine Chapel in RIVANSEA relays services at the underground chapel of Mynyil Newydd collier near Fforest of and follows the death at Gon tel. The broadcast, relayed by WPAKTATH, reaches South aval on November 14.

Rivansea South Aval Mynyil Newydd Fforest Gontel Pater Ennihiy Wpaktath

Mistal advertised as cold remedy for children

An old advertisement promotes Mistal for children with runny noses and hacking coughs. It claims Mistal clears the head, dries secretions, soothes inflammation and soreness, and can be used as a nose dropper or a gargle. The product is sold in drugstores and made by Nuol makers.

NUOL

Real Estate Light Ads Real Estate Columns

Light ads real estate column highlights compact property listings with brief descriptions. It notes pricing, locations, and key features while urging quick inquiries for marketed homes and land parcels in the area.

Lions Official Visits City Delivers Growth Update

Melvin Jones of Chicago secretary general of the Lions club tells A S Dodd and A C Knight of San Antonio’s growth since his last visit. Jones and Kater arrived in San Antonio from Corpus Christi on a state clubs tour.

Melvin Jones Chicago The Lions Club A. S. Dodd A- C. Knight San Antonio Jones Kater Corpus Christi

First Frost Expected Across San Antonio Area

A heavy frost is due Friday morning across Soudalnnio and the Panhandle to the Gulf coast. The forecast shows temperatures dropping to 80 degrees Thursday night and near freezing in northern and western regions. Northerly winds are expected as skies stay fair Thursday night and Friday.

Soudalnnio Bhutan San Antonio Panhandle Gulf Coast

Fort Worth Feels First Freeze

Fort Worth experiences its first autumn freeze as temperatures drop to near freezing at 6 a.m. and a forecast calls for near freezing further tonight. Clear skies persist and mild daytime warming is expected under a light breeze from the weather bureau report.

Fort Worth Mercury States Weather Bureau D. Landix

Bermuda to Join Night Club Order

Berna November 14 Bermuda plans to open a high class entertainment venue for American visitors seeking amusements after the Batelanee closed at night. The establishment will debut with a night club style offering in the era of postwar travel and tourism.

Bermuda Berna

Legion Suggestion Aims to Ease Tension at Meeting

The Murray Davis Booth of We American Legion proposes a simple plan to President Twever to resolve disputes at Dolly Curtles Gan. Principal figures discuss possible acceptance to avert further friction during the session.

Uansas Lety Dolly Curtles Gan Allee Murray Davis Booth We American Legion Tegioenaires Tetler

Pistol Ply Hla DUCK SOUP Exhibit A at Niles Police

In a puzzling scene at the Niles police station Exhibit A claimed to be a cart man while a resolver held work. Chief Peter Ozsajowski questioned him as Frank Steel, attorney, moved through a roadhome. A chicken dinner followed and liquor was denied. Guests exited to see if he was raining.

Thigagq Niles Posign Peter Ozsajowski Frank Steel Low MD la $i St

Hirshfield Sues Over Whisker Portrait Rights

Albert Hirshfield, noted artist and portrait painter, sues over rights to depict his facial hair in a theatrical publication. The contentious suit centers on use of his whiskers in promotional material and appears to involve ownership disputes with the publisher.

Hidalgo County fair closes after record crowd and prizes

Tesna November 4 The 1920 Hidalgo County fair ended with a record crowd of 10 291 on opening day and thousands more watching events. Parade through Mission attracted many attendees. prizes were awarded for decorated cars and community spirit. Col Walton D Hood spoke on Armistice Day. exhibitions and commercial displays filled the buildings.

Tesna Hidalga County American Legion Post Tluge Crocila Alan Mission Business District Inir Parte R. V. Lansborough Mission Alamaa American Legion Ast Shargland Mission Hotare Club Sharxlenil Farmers Protective Society Walton D. Hood Tarlingen American Legion F Tesas Duane

Katy Railroad Sued for 25000 in Los Angeles Accident

plaintiff Robert Gewa Ik alleges Katy Railroad negligence led to a collision with a train in August last year near Katy. The suit claims the company allowed overgrowth to obscure the tracks and failed to provide a safe approach, seeking damages of 25000.

Katy Railroad L.A Missouri, Katees and Texas Railway Coupans Texas Tae Sant Katrick Robert Gewa Elaine Katy

Report on US Miner Slain in Mexico

Mrs Frances S Lee, mother of Frank W Tee, a Denver mining engineer reported to federal authorities that her son was slain by Mexican policemen. This is her first public account of the affair, received today in Tampico as details emerge.

Comiversay Opereiee Cole Frank W. Tee Tampics Frances S. Lee

Will leaves $10000 to widow in county executor filing

A will left ten thousand dollars to the widow Mes feah Corman of East Laurel Street. The will was filed in the county office Thursday and was written in Worthimore fat Wa in box 1078.

S.A Vin Emg Aon David Core Dan Mes Feah Corman Laurel Street Tyatote

Alco Official Dies on Subway Train

An Alco executive died after a subway collision on Texineton Avenue near Fourteenth Street as an ambulance arrived to treat the injured. Police and officials investigated the incident.

Alco Tenter American Locomotive Company Texineton Ave Nuae Fourteenthsleest

Grand Jurors Urged to Probe Fatal Stabbing in Travia County

District Judge J D Moore urged the reconvened Travia county grand jury to focus on the fatal stabbing of Mica Leblia Highamith before other alleged offenses. The panel, delayed by one juror's absence, will hear a brief charge and then review the murder case against John W. Hrudsy, former judge of the Third Court of Civil Appeals, amid remarks on the gravity of taking a life.

Austin Salurlay J. D. Moore Travia County Grand Jury Mica Leblia Highamith Duige Moore John W. Hrudsy Third Court of Civil Appeals

Shower drains planned to run into Woodlawn Lake

Woodlawn Park drainage plans stipulate shower rooms will discharge into the lake. The decision occurred at a Thursday conference among Park Commissioner Jacob Rahlola the sentenc tor BE Wadeon and architect Tiomett Incheon. Jackson opposed the lake discharge but Hudson proved contract specs require it. Trublola said he will advertise soon for opera chores to be tied at Woodlawn Ranch library and at the negro library.

Woodlawn Lake Jacob Rahlola B. Wadeon Tiomett Incheon Jackson Hudson Trublola Woodlawn Ranch

Church Treasure Found in Pigsty in Moscow

In Masking near Moscow a peasant unearthed sixty poins of gold and silver coins plus ornate church ornaments studded with pearls. The items, from the eighteenth century, were seized after a government confiscation order. The church pastor who sealed them later handed the treasure to the peasant before dying, and the peasant faces prison for his role.

Moscow Periol Masking

Monkey Is Jailed for Hurling Rocks in San Mativ

A monkey named C Marshall, residing at 418 Grand Boulevard, was placed in solitary confinement by local police after hurling rocks at a woman named Mrs. Charles A. Dull on her pier. The incident led to a jail order and heightened local concern.

Distinctive Tang Signals Help Distinctive Tang Signals Help

Young women seek the charm of white gleaming teeth and are drawn to Pebeca’s shin science dentifrice. It promises a strong tang that implies good effects beyond a mild paste. After a week, users claim real results, including checking cavity forming acid mouth. Try it and see.

Pebeca

Pollard to Govern Virginia with Sue as First Lady

Old Dominion selects Dr. John G. Pollard as governor. Pollard, a Democrat, is sworn in with his daughter Sue serving as official hostess and Virginia’s First Lady for the next four years.

John G. Pollard Virginia Sue

Woman's Bath Song Costly Heist in Chicago

In Chicago on November 14 a robbery occurred at J. G. Huber’s home as two masked men forced entry during a bath. They threatened Mrs Haller and seized jewels valued around 5100 before escaping. The scene unfolded as the family’s household routine was disrupted and a pistol was displayed.

Chicago Alee Pencotut J. G. Huber Susage Wunatacturer Huber Gras Tiber Weg Plessye

Miracle grave draws crowds to Holy Cross cemetery

Thousands gathered at Holy Cross cemetery as a reported miracle cures tale spread. In the dusk and dawn, about 50,000 people visited the grave yesterday with similar numbers expected today, while a growing pile of discarded tokens and ribbons marked the shrine area.

Malin Ins Patrica Holy Cross Comelers

Arnold Shows Check From Florida

Arnold, head of the American Taxpayers association, faced questions from the House committee. He cited Florida state support of 2050 dollars and presented a copy of a signed check while recounting past funding and staff movements to offshore and island projects.

Washington, D. Th AL Arnold American Taxpayers Association Libby Witioon Wan Kent Royat J. Mead Abu Dometh Sugar Producers' Associas Cor Anl Bar Wanal Sugar Dinuters’ Association Efor Arnold Wan Kiemepl Apsos Rhodida Cuniptreblor Chrisnan Coraway Kint Florida Smoot Utah Eadéas Fiico Philipphe Islands Ube Sogue

Boys Outnumber Girls at . M. U.

Reports from Southern Methodist University registrar show the male student population exceeds the female count. The notes mention daily attendance disparities and a growing imbalance in enrollment, with a projected total enrollment around 370 more men than women on a given night.

Tatash Southern Methodist University Wnivgesity

Gunpowder Blast Ends Lives of Two at Country Home

A fire caused by throwing black powder into an open grate in a country home killed two people, Mary Mera and her stepson See Mere Jith, in a tragic accident. The fragment also mentions light classified ads offering services and pet expert workmen.

Mary Mera Mere

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