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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1929

Page

6

Majestic contest deadline looms with many candidates

As days pass the Majestic radio contest narrows to a finish with as many as 15 contenders in San Antonio and wider. Voters face working day deadlines before the winner is chosen in October and prizes include trips and cash. Eligible contestants await final tally as organizers state outcomes depend on votes secured.

Majestic Stara In Antonio Mti San Antonio Aance Mics Majestic Thebods Light Carrie Panama Canal Uber Visione Majestic Radio 4

Bond to act with color guard hair care advice

This ad copy urges guarding hair color and keeping hair in perfect condition. It promotes a fragranced product from Mo Surér that moistens and removes excess oil, enhances natural color, adds life, and aids hair arrangement. It claims waves set easily and dandruff is prevented while conditioning supports long, silky, abundant hair.

Miss Majestic Pageant Promises 13 Prizes At Grerler Majestic

The Grerler Majestic theater will host the Miss Majestic pageant on October 24 with 13 prizes led by a top radio prize. Contestants gain votes by early work and can enter today by following Radio Equipment Company of Texas rules. Surprises are planned by Majestic theater and radio dealers as the contest advances.

Jens Grerler Majestic Theater Gindy Radio Equipment Company of Texas Majestic Radio Dealers Greater Majestic Theater Majestic

Food and Smokes Taken From Store

Thieves stole items from Feed Brothers Grocery at 222 Perez Street Binndar night. Goods included cigarettes worth $50, 25 pounds of cheese, lard, rice, a box of cigars, and various furniture. Classified ads in The Light offer similar items.

Feed Brothers Perez Street Binndar Buildin

Phantom Burglar Hits Five Homes In Comal Street Area

A burglar known as the Phantom shifted scenes and on Monday night stole $45 from pants found in the home of A Anthony at 135 Topeka boulevard. After rifling pockets he discarded the trousers on the porch. The robberies spanned five homes along Comal Street over the weekend.

A. Anthony Topeka ‘Boulevard Comal Street

Britain grants airworthiness to giant dirigible Cardington

Britain's giant dirigible has been awarded airworthiness after a 200 mile flight yesterday. The airship was fast at its mooring mast as British aeronautic experts met to plan future flights. Four more flights are likely before return to hangar, with a second eight hour overnight session scheduled for Thursday.

Cardington Britain

Slaying charges filed against 21 in Leona Street case

Twenty one murder charges were filed in district court against Jose Perdin and Ey Castillo of South Leona Street for the fatal shooting of Crecencio Perales. Perales died Saturday at Robert B. Green Hospital from a bullet wound to the left breast.

Court of Tusting of the Peace John i. Ovion Jose Peradin Ey. Castillo Leona Atreet Crecencio Perales Verales Robert B. Green Hospital

Girl Refuses Name of Her Assailant

Miss Mary Storriguez of 1191 North Laredo Street was treated for scalp wounds at Santa Rosa Infirmary on Tuesday following a chair attack. She declined to identify her assailant.

Mary Storriguez North Laredo Street Santa [Rosa Infirmary

And I Remember When

Memoir fragment by D. L. Stump reflects on starting a Port Arthur paper 32 years ago. He recalls printing in a baggage car on an excursion train and rushing to complete editions, contrasting with today’s modern presses that produce thousands of papers quickly.

Port Arthur

First Flying Case Filed in Dallas County

Howard Vintell faced a charge for operating an airplane without a pilot license. It marks the first such count in the county under a new state law requiring pilots to hold licenses.

Dallas Howard Vintell Pres [Ton Saved Vintell

Rancher Griffin Dies After Auto Crash in Nixon

ee Griffin 82 retired Gonzalea county ranchman of 121 Crofton street died at Nixon hospital after a car struck a protruding timber on a bridge and plunged into a gully. N. D. Hamilton of San Antonio remained in critical condition from the same accident Monday on the Nixon Stockdale road. Griffin is survived by his widow three sons Lee Jo Richard Moreno and seven daughters Mrs El Mathis of Nixon Mr Guy Collins and Mrs El Vins and Misses Pauline Joy Virginia Ophelia Funeral arrangements not completed.

Ee Griffin Gonzalea Griffit St. Mary's Catholic Church Lee Jo Richard Moreno el. Mathis Nixon Guy Collins el. Vins Pauline Joy Virginia Ophelia

Incinerator Site Difficult to Find in City

Jacob Rubiola park commissioner said Tuesday the city faces difficulty selecting a site for a new incinerator. The plan requires about three acres of land in the northwest section within city limits.

Jacob Rubiola

Winnings Vanish London Speech Parody Sparks Fringe Chaos

London on October 15 reports a satirical echo invoking George Bernard Shaw. The piece mocks Parliament and compares the current system to ancient galleys unable to power a modern engine, reflecting a sharp, opinionated jab at governance.

London George Bernard Shaw Julius Caesar

Shaw Criticizes New York Visionary’s Sworn Exit

A fluctuating report notes PHSil via Pagvalainen, once dreaming of Sweden, returning to work for Mrs. Henry Clay Frick as Washerwoven. Stocks showed a paper gain of 35,000 dollars before a sudden setback amid a brewing controversy.

Shaw New York Phsilvia Pagvalainen Sweden Henry Clay Frick Yvannsbal

Six Health Dept Employes to Be Cut From Payroll

Dr. W. A. King announced after a conference with the mayor that six employees of the health department will likely be dropped from the payroll by November 1. King, who recently returned from the American Public Health Association meeting in Minneapolis, said the department must tighten staff with the newest hires likely to be released.

Health Dept Sphn Health Department W. A. King American Public Health Assosiation Minneapolis Midd Meyor

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