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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1929

Page

7

West Texas Methodist conference names assignments for coming year

Closing of five day Methodist conference at Travis Park Church announces pastor shuffles in Austin district and San Antonio. J Q Manning from Los Angeles Vega church exchanges pulpits with J Leonard Ren of Tl Campo. W M Lane from McBinley Avenue moves to Lampasas church. J A Mason from Me Binks church to McBinley. Austin district presiding elder R K Horton to First Church. Wrye moved to University church.

West Texas J. A. Mason Austin RK. P. Horton W.rye Fiaf University Church Presiging Sider B. Watts Te Furr K.P. Aertans Trearbe Bred Vautes Memorial Irde Park Auelin Tiniversity Church Austin Welter Creek Eleeis Bludworth Grassville Lo Ryan Marrand Beveld Asiehuds J. E. Mareahs Ledhart J. W. Rowland Luling J.B Lyion’ Springs Clark Mancr Thompson Martindate-Fentrast Mexweil Li ‘Sen

Heiskell's Ointment Promoted for Eczema Relief

An old advertisement touts Heiskell's Ointment and Medicated Toilet Soap as a healing remedy for eczema pimples and itching. It claims rapid clearing of skin eruptions and invites free samples from Holloway & Co Philadelphia.

Typical Doughboy Military Career Noted in District List

A longtime war veteran described as a typical doughboy is being sent to Washington for a possible infantry leadership role. The note lists his 20-year service, border duty on Meadgan, and two years in France, along with numerous regional Methodist officials and district presiding elders across several Texan districts.

Bishop Warns Against Stock Gambing At Race Church

The Right Rev Frank Theodore Wood ford bishop of Winchester England denounces stock market greed and gambling spirit causing distress to indigent persons. He cites a severe law and urges moderation as he preaches at Protestant Episcopal church during a race event.

Frank Theodore Woodford Winchester England

Burglars Loot Several Local Homes and Stores

Burglars stole a small camera, files, and other items from a parked car at Houston Street and Santa Rosa Avenue Sunday night. Chikton Parcell of Goliad, Tejas, reported the loss. A store owned by R. C. Garcia at 428 College Street was entered Sunday night, yielding 14 cartons of cigarettes, eight boxes of cigars, and four boxes of chewing gum. Silk dresses and a hat were taken from a Ro Yanawitz company site in Beasley, Texas during the weekend, per a long distance police report received Monday. A watch and a $200 diamond stick pin were stolen from a room belonging to Carlos Santez at BOS Seledad Street Sunday night.

Houston Street Santa Rosa Avenur Chikton Parcell Goliad Tejas R. C. Garcia College Street Silk Dressea and Hale Ro- Yanawitz Company Beasley Texas Oprocher Carlos Santez

Electric Heater Fatal to Bathers in Home Tub

Columbia reports a man, Dr. Heney Wonker, was found dead in his bath tub from an electric shock. A misused water heater and a faulty switch are blamed, with experts unsure whether the device leaked current or shorted.

Columbia Get Heney Wonker Hritesor Bareshite Teniversity Mosseck

Mrs. Thompson Buried After San Antonio Move

The article notes the funeral service for Mrs. Thompson held Tuesday in San Antonio after years in California. It mentions her daughter Mrs. Vo and a son Geoff, with reference to family ties and past residences, amid a faded obituary snippet. The ad-like text references a car sale and light classifieds.

Erat Morte Keane Glenwood Court Fternoon Tewdar Mya Thamar San Antonio Withnyy Xans

Stricken Beery Recuperating in California Hospital

Wallace Beery motion picture star lies in the California hospital after fainting rumors were denied by wife and physician. He contracted illness while flying from Wichita nearly 16 weeks ago and will remain about 10 more days under Dr. White care. Lady Ossalstan granted a divorce nisi to Lord Ossalstan on grounds of misconduct.

Los Angeles Wallace Beery California Intheren Hospital San Francisco Big TG. White Geery Wichita Kan

Chicago policemen buy bank on fixed scale says official

Chicago Oct 28 Policemen buying jobs on fixed scales for promotions are alleged in disclosures to State's Attorney Swanson. The report says the price to become police captain was 10005 and no lieutenant paid more than 7500, with sergeant promotions at 1500. Drunkenness and unbecoming conduct were priced at 100 dollars and up. A footnote scheme to present offenders before the grand jury is described.

Chicago Swanson

Gonzales Plans Exhibit at 8 and Exposition Hopes

Gonzales intends to hire a complete county exhibit at the International Stock Exposition and at San Antonio. The town shows readiness for Houston exposition participation, with plans outlined by local officials despite unclear wording in the source.

Gonzales San Antonio

Bomb Explosion Damages Streetcar in New Orleans

A bomb exploded under a Magazine street car at Broadway and Benjamin streets in uptown New Orleans. The blast damaged the front platform but seven passengers aboard escaped unhurt. Police and investigators cordoned the area as crews searched for clues.

New Orleans Broadway Benjamin Streets

Woodlawn park hosts final Majestic motion picture shoot

The San Antonio Light reports the last entry in the Greater Majestic motion picture series will be filmed Tuesday afternoon at Woodlawn Park. Children and their pets may appear in costumes or school clothes and will receive a place in the frame. The Woodlawn Park shoot leads into showings at the Majestic theater starting Saturday, with earlier shoots at Roosevelt Park, Fannin School, Brackenridge, and San Pedro Parks having occurred in previous weeks.

San Antonio Greater Majestic Woodlawn Park Majestic Theatrer Management Satac- Ry Roosevelt Park Fannin School Brackenridge San Pedro Parkas

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