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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1929
Page
12
A dramatic scene unfolds as a village draped in calm is jolted by an ominous drum. In Saint Vallier France peasant women, Marianne and neighbors react with fear and urgency as a drum signals war. Andre, the schoolmaster, tries to calm children while declaring Vive la France.
In a crowded cafe the old Gerard, a veteran of France, eyes gleam as a municipal notice on the wall calls reservists to the Army Corps Barracks at Croix. Andre and Pierre react with feverish resolve to join the mobilization and march toward the Rhine amid wartime zeal and personal vendetta.
A brief school scene depicts a young scholar standing before a chalkboard with chalk poised, eyes wide and head lifted in a moment of attentive stillness. The fragment conveys a gaze and posture suggesting focus or revelation in a classroom moment.
Reservists drag a hurdy gurd y from a cafe into the street where Pere Joseph the village cure conducts and begins a march. Voices join in as the martial beat pounds through Andre’s ears while a crowd gathers and a figure speeds toward town on Tape.
Andre the village schoolmaster and Marianne nurtured a long cherished romance, planning a future together. War changes everything as distant dreams meet harsh realities and pressures force new paths for both.
Sam Vucetich recalls New Year’s Eve at the Sacaloga cafe on West Howton Street. The postwar town buzzed with winter tourists and entertainment seekers. Wait staff hustled despite heavy tipsy crowds and long hours, ending near dawn with exhaustion and memories of the busiest night.
A series of minor traffic collisions Sunday left three people with light injuries. Details are garbled with several names and streets unclear but indicate cars on Water and Market streets and another on SL en street were involved. Mrs. Margaret Cortea Fit of 105 Cammon Street sustained light bruises.
A Barbers' association picnic at Koehler Park drew about 300 attendees, with Magietine Greenburg and Edith Reel among listed guests. The event featured songs and dancing, led by presiding master Vie Senulte from the recreation department.
Mrs. William T. Capers of San Antonio and her husband are invited to attend a luncheon in Washington Saturday for the laying of the first stone in the new Washington Cathedral. The event honors the cathedral’s national executive committee and its chairman General John J. Pershing. Backers hope the mammoth cathedral will be completed by 1982 for a religious ceremony marking George Washington’s two hundredth birthday commemoration.
Woman reports clothes stolen from her home on Necker Street. Police were informed by Mr. Fy Lengam of 105 Necker Street that a quantity of garments was taken on Sunday night.
San Antonio ARchaeological and Paleontological Society member Martin T Crimmins will outline Indian illustrations from prehistoric and historic periods at the Abilene convention on October 36. He will describe pottery designs Hopi paintings petrographs and other pietographs found in Gillespie County. Colonel Crimmins is the sole San Antonio representative on the program.
Joseph Hernandes of 2318 West Commerce reported burglars entered his home and stole 260 dollars from a trunk. Juana Rodriguez of 1115 West French Place told desk sergeant a have pin and three more items were taken from her home.
A masked thief known as the Phantom Burglar entered five NE homes early Monday, stealing small sums from pant pockets and leaving with pants and valuables. Victims include A Grimsinger on Westertle Street and neighboring residents, with totals ranging from 50 cents to two dollars and minor items.
Mrs D. Sf Marsie of Uvalde died at a San Antonio hospital after her car overturned on the Leakey road Sunday afternoon. Two other women, Mrs Mussis and Mrs Edgar Rieh ars of Concan, were injured when their vehicle overturned while attempting to pass. Loose gravel caused the crash. one passenger was thrown from the car and another trapped beneath it.
Police were notified Monday by John J. Kunis of 823 Lakeview Avenue about the theft of 1800 yards of sheeting. W. E. H. Wolf of 419 Grand Avenue reported carpenter tools stolen from the Nix building. Mrs. Gus Persyn of Wineteamh and Laredo streets said three coats and other clothing were stolen.
Hawley and Freese outline a river beautification concept as part of the city flood prevention campaign. The channel is being reshaped under their supervision. Mayor Chambers has indicated support for hiring an architect to lead the project.
Urre, a participant from Min Kidkiles, will take part in the Midsummer Das pageant at McKinley Relioal, showcasing local youth talent in a community event.
Children at McKinley School will perform the fall fete and pageant Midsummer Day on October 17 from 6 to 10 pm at the school grounds. Supper will be served at 8:30 pm and the pageant begins at 8:30. Star performers include Joyce Bepunett Nora Mae Pierce Juliette Lipett Louise Haines Gordon Richardson Early Wilson and Larry Albaugh.
A floor hole at the Tucker Coffee plant yielded loot including stamps, coffee, and a mix of items. Police say a Black suspect was caught at a store nearby after the Sunday night theft. another incident at Robert B. Green Hospital involved a person cooking chickens amid the aftermath.
Thomas Pirginhs, 21, of 12L1 North Medina street, and Turn Ramon, of 1105 Fierro street, were injured when a tar cart they rode rolled over on South Gropp street. They were taken to Robert Fr. Green hospital and are expected to recover.
The city weighs hiring architect Hugman to supervise a river beautification from Nueva to Martinez. Plans include a concrete water channel with limited shoreline, ivy banks, and a pedestrian walk lined with flowers. Advocates praise a T-shaped improvement, while some see limited aesthetic value.
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