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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1929
Page
5
New York October 9 a device called the eye is shown at the National Electric exposition. A small tube with a dial measures cleanliness of the neck by reflected light turning into electricity, moving an arrow on the dial. It promises to detect even little dirt on skin and could be used for tongue or neck readings. A demonstration will be installed at the museum.
An advertisement touts Persenico as a proven four-desiccated-gland remedy for vitality and glandular deficiency. It claims nationwide demand, guarantees effectiveness, and prices the treatment at $2.00 sold through Sommera drug stores in San Antonio.
A. J. Grouch, accused of obtaining 150000 dollars from a Temple Texas bank years ago, was remanded in Helensville New Zealand as extradition papers were pending. He is charged with forging bills of lading against the Temple bank and has reportedly lived in Hetenarille for 11 years.
Four American high school students, national champions in a U S flag contest, return to New York after a three and a half month tour visiting Hawaii, the Philippines, Japan, China, the Malay peninsula, India, and European capitals. Mary Metwonigal, Robert L. Sullivan, Merle Clarke, and another pupil met dignitaries everywhere and even received a blessing from the pope in Rome.
One hundred twenty five pupils from Tania Elementary School on Enut Gouston Street will present The Toy-Maker's Dream on October 15 at the school grounds. Miss Irma Grace Johnston, an instructor, oversees the project with the Pre-Parent Teacher Association sponsors and school members.
Brackenridge High designated La Retama month with photos by the yearbook staff. Editor Bernice Weininger announced the plan on Wednesday. Senior pictures were photographed October 7 to 15, juniors October 7 to 17, and advertising campaigns October 14 to 16. About 400 senior portraits completed out of 3700 possible, per Weininger.
Benjamin Franklin Meitzen died in San Antonio on Tuesday and was buried Wednesday morning. Rev. Dr. James M. Todd conducted the services. A former Waltontsville resident, Meitzen had lived in San Antonio for years and is survived by five brothers A. Meitzen Halletta R. W. Meitzen Halletta Cibolo M L Meitzen Giddings E J Meitzen Florida and one sister Mrs Ellis Williams Houston.
Police were asked Wednesday to search for Fred Sparks age 12 of 7 C. Sparks. 115 Eases a treat, who has been missing since Tuesday morning. Mrs. T. TE. Trapp of Jackson boulevard reported her son William age 17 is missing from his home.
Texarkana Ark October report states a Hot Springs girl sues WW Stevick publisher of Texarkana Gazette and Champaign News for 1000 plus damages claiming breach of promise to marry. Plaintiff Zotin Kirker from Hot Springs also involved.
A confusing report notes two West Point class rings vanished following an incident at a tent. George Rennanf Brooeit and Thartay night are mentioned with unclear details about alarm timing and location. A Mike lean wan is reportedly Eten tenant Minnier of the Meté.
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