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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1929

Page

3

San Antonio bank, taxi, and street robberies tied to bandit

Police seek clue to group of three hijackings and a kidnapping attempt in San Antonio. Victims include D Neal at 208 Cameron Street and a Magnolia Petroleum station worker, with thefts ranging from cash to small valuables. Detives arrested two suspects after a broad daylight assault near Ashby and Jones.

Polies Criminala San Antonio D. Neal la Buta Mvery Cameron Street Lerefo Street Neal Magnolia Tetroleum Company Broadway W. R. Gardenz Gardner Busie Schumann Terry Court Ashby and Jones Avenue Charles Goforth Gold Stripe Taxi Lite South Alamo Street Goforth South Loop Barding Boulevard Atwan Sama E. H. Fell Furninh Avenue Well Ramiro Mendiola Durango Street San Sinba Buena Vista Mendiola W.A. Mitchell A. Laure

City approves Harrington plan for No 18 fire station

City official announces approval of J Harrington designed No 18 fire station at South Flores and Robert Loralede. Bids likely Monday as specifications near completion. Wright notes the project costs reflect necessary driveways and safety features, with estimated spending around twenty seven thousand dollars.

J. Harrington Harlandate Phil Wright Wright South Flores Robert £. Loralede Speriticntions

Brooks Fliers Get Four Day Respite

Field officials announced on Wednesday that firing will be suspended for four days after Thanksgiving. No activity is planned at Kelly Field on Friday, allowing for a pause in operations and rest for personnel and equipment.

Brooks Tronka Field Heai Mondas Kelly Field Friflay Connecticut

Army Saturday Night Stage Party at Fort Sem Houston

Soldiers from Fort Sem Houston and nearby camps will enjoy a Bong and dance program directed by the Lyday School of Dancing. The First Baptist church orchestra led by Walter B. Rush performs from 7 to 8 p.m. A 23-number program by the church school follows, with Br Carter the 9-year-old drummer performing 10 to 10:15 p.m. A girls basketball game runs 0 to 10 p.m. Tickets and notices extend invitation to San Antonians.

Army Fort Sem Houston Lroghsfield Kelly Field Camp Normoyle Camp Stanley Lyday School of Dancing First Baptist Ehurukt Orchestra Walter B. Rush Tharday School

Death sought for torture case in Arkansas

Mountain View Ark Nov 26 The death penalty will be sought by Prosecuting Attorney Hugh Williamson for five men accused of torturing and killing Connie Franklin in a case described as one of the most brutal in Arkansas history. The trial begins December 16 with 15 to 18 state witnesses expected to testify.

Mountainview Ark Stone County Hugh Williamson Connie Franklin Arkansas Williamson Franklin

Motorists Advised to Take Different Route to A. and M.

Motorists are urged by the San Antonio Automobile Teague to avoid the penal route from San Antonio to College Station via Highway No 43 due to rain damage. A detour via Aus Taylor Granier Little Riker Cameron Hellene and Bryan to College Station is recommended, though it adds about 40 miles and surfaces are poor along the way.

San Antonio College Station Vista Texas A Mmame San Antonio Automobile Teague Thorndale Beran Inagne Aus Aus, Thenrr Taylor Granier Little Riker Cameron Hellene Bryan

No Action Taken to Appraise Fire Police Building

Commissioner Phil Wright said no appraisal committee has re examined the city fire and police station site despite his suggestion weeks ago. Prospective buyers have not reported progress and Wright stated there has been no word since the proposal was made.

Phil Wright Crateal Fire and Wright

Federal Union to Install Officers

Recently elected officers of the Federal Employees Union No. 28 will be installed at a meeting at the Labor Temple at 8 p.m. Wednesday according to William Wrensler, chairman. Officers of the army and navy will be present as guests. Harry M. Warzbach will also attend.

Federal Employes Union No. 28 Labor Temple William Wrensler Army Navy Harry MW. Warzbach

Aviator’s Leave of Absence Extended

An extension of two months has been granted to Lieut. R. D. Knapp air corps final test pilot at Brooksfield. He had already been granted leave for one month.

Lieut R. D. Knapp Air Corps Brooksfield Tie

Three Small Fires Cause Minor Damage

Three small fires woke residents on a cold Wednesday but caused only about eight dollars in damage. A fire of unknown origin damaged Mary Rayna's home at 320 North San Saha Street. Fire crews extinguished a blaze in the back yard of FH Scott at 1312 West Commerce Street.

Mary Rayna North San Saha Street W. Nelson Getrect FH. Scott West Commerce Elreet Wan

Prairie Lee Lodge Banquet to Feature Kelton and Blick

The Prairie Lee Masonic Lodge plans its annual banquet to be held Wednesday night at Fentress with speeches by Kelton and C B Blick.

Prairie Lee Lodge Orate Kelton C. B. Blick Prairie Lee Masonic Fentress

Seek Relatives of Explosion Victim Near Lareda

Police sought relatives of August Tanter killed in an explosion near Lareda Tuesday afternoon. Fred Tantecrod of Tarrio requested police locate the victim's mother and sister, believed to be in San Antonio.

Lo Toonte August Tanter Lareda Tursiny Fred Tantecrod Tarrio San Antonio

Kelly Students Pilot Ten-Plane Flight to Fort Clark

Kelly Field student pilots flew ten planes to Fort Clark near Fhackerville and back on Wednesday. The cross-country training flight showcased a coordinated team effort among cadets and instructors.

Kelly Kelly Field Fort Clark Fhackerville

Dr Wheat Reports Dental Gold Theft

Dr Wheat of the Medical Arts building reported that 75 worth of serial dental gold was stolen from his office Tuesday night, describing the burglary and noting the loss of gold fillings from patients.

Dr. Wheat Sa Antonio Medical Acta

Lyman Addresses San Antonio School Officials

Dr RB J Lyman of the University of Chicago spoke on the functions of the high and junior high schools before a meeting of San Antonio junior school officials at Main Avenue High School Tuesday afternoon.

RB. J. Lyman University of Chicago Main Avenue High School

Surgical tools stolen from auto in Marin County

A kit of surgical instruments valued at 50 dollars was stolen from a car parked in front of the owner’s home. The owner, Ahilan, reported the theft on Wednesday. Another man, Anton Wolland, reported a red sweater missing from his parked car.

Tsan Ahilan Martivu

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