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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1929

Page

5

Assembly to Honor Edison at Emerson Junior High

Amateur science students from Emerson junior high school stage an assembly Thursday to honor Thomas A. Edison. Clarence Miezor presents a picture of the inventor. William Anz delivers the acceptance speech as pupils enact the mysteries of science.

Emerson Junior High School Thomas A. Edison Clarence Miezor Science Club William Anz Whitney Sanders Marvin Petera George Baellinger T. W. Nagel Haymond Watts Helen Colling Edelin Hernandez

Wool trades and local tales stir community humor

A muddled letter recounts a Mrs. B. W. Weaver sending 180 pounds of wool to a blanket maker and receiving five blankets in return, plus cash for leftover wool. A Brenham Banner Press note recalls a Red Forks fight story, gun trade decisions, and editorials urging restraint on gossip. The piece critiques social changes as wool rug making and home crafts rise in Coleman County.

Harry Williams B. W. Weaver Thal Hiram Graig Texan Jack Blackburn Yne Wayne Blackburn Button Texas Dows Brenham Banner Press Coleman A. Moore Jas Indy Burt Thig Uber Unoy Roy Young Tran Wemag Sven Fieve

Francis Tietsort Forms Prohibition Debate Book

Francis Judson Tietsort, editor and writer, long associated with Hearst papers, is profiled for his book Temperance or Prohibition and his career in journalism. His background spans Detroit, New York American, Compressed Air, and Hearst temperance work, with tours and aviation reporting shaping his perspective on the era's drink laws.

Francis Judson Tietsort Uto Tetrait Tielgart New York Mia Fonduens E Rico Fate Tio de Janeiro Com Hearst Organization Jo Sves Neawspaperman Eaast United States Army Congress William Mitchell Hearst Fe Sears MEAD Cam‘mitter Canada Scandinavia

Tragic Death of Ruth Rockwell Ends in Airplane Flight

Ruth Rockwell, an 18 year old college student, reportedly died by jumping from an airplane in a self-inflicted act. A note she left is partially visible, drawing interest from psychologists and researchers studying such cases.

Ruth Rockwell

Persian Envoy Wedding Delayed What Affects The General

Chicago reports a postponement of the marriage of Mrs Catherine Winchatham Buchanan to Marcellus De Redlich Persian transport general in Peking. The delay described as indefinite follows coverage in The Verald and Esmninee noting the notable couple and the diplomat’s high profile career.

Chicago Verald Esmninee Watherine Winhatham Buchanan Thomas Burbanan Marcellus D. de Redlich Chienzo Ile

Loeffler Funeral Services Held for Tutwin I Loeffler

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon for Tutwin I Loeffler 87 who died Monday morning in a local hospital. The service was led by Lie Charles O Gallag her of the St cent de Paul home. Loeffler a Texas native had lived in San Antonio for ten years. He is survived by two brothers TA and Fauil Toeffler of Marion three sisters Myra Saphie Ulrich Marion Mrs rei Floff man Mika Ora Lea Loeffler San Antonio.

Tutwin I Loeffler Charles O'Gallagher St. Cent. de Paul Loeffler Texas San Antonio Fauil Toeffler Marion Myra Saphie Ulrich Rei Floffman Mika Ora Lea Loeffler

Three Hijackers Face Prison for Stealing 'Battles'

Three alleged hijackers, Labert Jones Abe Mitchell and Ridph Clenwald, were found guilty of second degree burglary for stealing country furniture from a garage worth an unspecified amount. Judges Hardy and Hardy dismissed the claim that the liquor license rendered the act lawful, and the defendants appealed.

Los Angeles Snyerior Carlos Hardy Hitner Tynn Miling Tardy Labert Jones Abe Mitchell Ridph Clenwald Tiquorwy

Ranchers Argue on Using Word Dude at Convention

More than 100 delegates from Montana and Wyoming attend the fourth annual convention of the Due Rangheed association amid a heated discussion over the proper term to address ranchers. The opening session features ongoing debate on etiquette and local language usage in western communities.

Twillings. Ment Montana Wyathing Due Rangheed

Fear Pneumonia in ee Solon pena OL

An elderly resident here at his home suffered bronchitis and a threatening illness described as genmovia amid concerns of pneumonia. Local doctors monitor his condition and warn of possible complications.

Solon Pena

Orphans to occupy new St Josephs Orphanage on Concepcion land

The 150 girl orphans aged 4 to 12 will move next Sunday to the new St Josephs Orphanage on Concepcion land near Riverside and Concepcion parks. Archbishop Arthur J. Droesaerts will preside at a dedication program sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, with a sermon and a lunch. The project cost is covered mostly by the archdiocese of San Antonio, minus $50,000 from the estate of Lawrence Haley. Catholic Charity will maintain both St Peters and St Josephs.

St. Joseph's Concepe Sion Besar Riverside Park Concepcion Park Sir Tetor's South Loop Road Knights of Columbus Lorzed Arthur J. Droseaerts Catholic Charity Board St. Peters and

Great Lakes Storm Warnings Prompt Snow Flurries

Chicago on November 10 reports a storm on the Great Lakes as winds reach 40 miles per hour. Forecasts predict accompanying low temperatures and snow flurries, with lake ice forming in ports.

Great Lakes Chicago Werther

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