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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1930

Page

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Talkiegram contest sparks a reels of titled entries

The piece lists Say the Talkiegrams entries for a contest in San Antonio with a mix of movie titles and attributions. It includes author names like Maprine Mebartwad and Dick, addresses such as 526 Carson street, and prizes including a new ten dollar bill for the cleverest entry, with dramatic and comedic title transformations.

Antonio Get Gt. Simpit W. Hobson Scot Maprine Mebartwad Carson Wheet Uwe Golden West Gerlrute D. Warman Alamo Heights den West Moy Bilde MacBarlane Gol West Mlessy Floradore -Gmri Ans Bodar Jone Delesder

Humanist ideas explored by Dr Charles Potter at event

Dr Charles Francie Potter founder of the First Humanist Society of New York discusses humanism, its history, and development at Bain Avenue High School auditorium Monday at 8:15 pm under Sam Antoni Open Forum auspices. He plans a luncheon at Meagre Hotel Monday noon before leaving for New York Tuesday morning.

Charles Francie Potter First Humanist Society of New York Bfain Avenue High School Auditoriim Sam Antoni Open Forum Escouive J Board Souneil Open Foros New York Tuesilas Mocning

Graft Experiment for Paper Shell Pecans Is Tried

BOULTON November 17. An extensive development in salting the propagation of paper shell pecans to native trees has been aided by the caner industries at Sagerland near here. Experiments show the grafting and budding methods adapted to pecan culture. More than 200 native trees, some over 50 years old, have been transformed. In addition, about 8000 staked pecan seedlings have been planted and plans laid to speed up further growth.

Boulton Sagerland

Lambs Sold North Bring Poor Price Novelty Note

BAN ANGELO, Nov. 17. Reports indicate lambs sold north at poor prices amid uncertain demand. Owners lament lower revenue despite cash prizes and a special theater prize promised for the thirty-fifth. Local desk notes a flood of tipsters and contest editor memos but signals readiness for another round.

Ban Angelo Theo Tom Thefitet Tani Partners

Aid Man Mistakes Syrup for Blood in Wreck Scene

A road accident at night left bystanders shocked as an ambulance driver misread a dark stain as blood. Mooney Milligan, inspecting the scene, found a broken stray, but officials confirmed the liquid was syrup rather than blood, easing the tension of onlookers.

Foeston Laughtor Moony Milligan Poe

Butler Trial Opens as Pleas Begin in District Court

In Tezue on November 17 the Butler murder trial opened in the district court. Judge W H Blanton and state prosecutors outlined the case as defense arguments were scheduled for five hours per side. Earlier testimony linked Lorenz’s death to Mrs Butler and a confrontation at the home of Tab Sells. Madrid faced a general strike with widespread street clashes and factory walkouts affecting Barcelona Valencia and Enteoona, with police and troops deployed to restore order.

San Antonio Richard Yores O. F. Hurney Tom Morrig Blatton Murray Mire Butler Larena Lorenz Tab Sells Pie Lorens Torens Madrid Noy TTP Miocures Daya Viola Giml Mleocdors Madril Sme Roverit Enteoona Vrousnuda Valencia

Trial for Murder of Butcher Is Set

DALLA November 17 The district court set December 1 for the murder trial of Oscar Bell, a butcher. The victim was killed with one barrel while seated in his automobile near the front porch of his home.

Dalla Hale Fsilag Facrnes Disteiet Oscar Bell Bell Taleom

Russians Request Texas Road Books

Russians seek Texas road building publications from the General Board of Road Construction officials. The request targets a bulletin and studies on road design and concrete reads from Texas. The report notes international interest in Texan roadway research.

Texas Austin

900 Invited to Fete for Kirby

Henry Kirby’s birth dinner on November 17 drew wide interest with about 900 guests invited. Guests include many from Houston and friends of the lumberman capitalist circles. Attendees were expected from Chicago New York Washington St Louis Kansas City New Orleans and other cities.

LSLON Henry Kirby Houston Che Otbar Chicngo New York Washington St Louie Kansas New Orleans

Canning Popular Among Home Clubs in Southeast Texas

Home demonstration clubs in 1% southeast Texas counties report active canning in November. Members produced hundreds of cans of fruits vegetables pickles and other foods with significant progress noted in localรี food preservation efforts.

Brauliont Texas Srea

Miniature Coach on Display At Local Craft Exhibition

A large crowd gathered Monday afternoon as the Fisher Club showcased a central miniature coach at the YMCA hall. The toy, crafted by renowned designer Walter Geunhner, draws attention for its detailed features and historical theme. The display runs through Thursday with public viewing and a related talk by Craftman.

Cenlt Guild Larnone Montay Roelel YM. G. A Pho Eleber Craft. Guild Miniatura Opi Moniay Attecnvan Bk 4 Vicuek H. Hut Walter Geuwhner Plater Craftaman Crown Germany Jane Ras ‘Tufari Makenen Viristala Inez Na Walter Leuschner Fisher Body Craftsmen’s Guild YW. M.C. A Fisher Body Corporation Tenia

Handbag Sent To Hell and Back on Nation Bus Lines

Adilene November 17. Con vignel describes a handbag stolen and paraded between towns by a bus driver. The bag, a mix of personal items from El Vago origin, includes a bottle labeled from Towneville Kentucky and various odds and ends, suggesting a wandering series of losses across the Southwest.

Hell Nation el Vago New York Tovneville

Meeting to Urge Texas Sale Plan

A state wide meeting in Waca on December 2 gathers manufacturers to draft plans for a Texas sale operation. The All State Council of Regional Chambers of Commerce will organize with limited representation. Future action hinges on member response to the proposal.

Lungvirw Texna Nev API Waca Tetlee

Faltory of all the reasons suggests Vie cause of bord ries

The text argues married women should abandon factory work and stay home to support families. It condemns employed women as hindering unemployment relief and advocates replacing women in government and city jobs with men. It imagines forcing resignations to reduce unemployment, citing a plan to encourage women to quit.

Marciéd Wri Seheul Minsio Gleix Sunmen

Professor Drops Dead Before Class at Worth Virwarle

A professor at Gentex in Worth Virwarle collapsed and died from a heart attack in a classroom today. Authorities identified the victim as a faculty member from the local college, with no immediate suspects.

Littlefield Tilton Worth

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