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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1929

Page

3

A New Jungle Home Opens for San Antonio Zoo

San Antonio prepares a grand opening for its new zoo habitat, unveiling the monkey island and bear clan enclosures as six polar bears gain their first real taste of freedom. City officials and park staff organize a formal ceremony with speeches, music, and crowd guidance to mark the historic project funded by a 4 750 000 loan and nearing completion amid landscaping and debris removal.

San Antonio Monkey Island She Hy Willion M. Mcfortosh Geological Board Esunday Albert Steves Tacot Rubintn Phil Wright N. 290 Visilors Zon Bord Dion Adireen Melntash O.M. Chambers Greman Tkwhiola J.T. Dorey

Lang Family Carves for Oberammergau Role Change

Alois Lang carves crucifixes as he plans to assume the role of Christus ir in the Oberammergau Passion Play. His brother has retired after many years in the same devotion, signaling a lineage handover for the famed pageant.

Alois Lang Christus Ir Oberammergau

Pebeco Dentifrice Promises Easy Teeth Whitening

An old advertisement touts Pebeco as a simple one week test to show its cleansing and whitening effects. It claims Pebeco fights acid mouth and helps foreclose painful cavities, urging readers to try with a bold, confident testimonial tone.

San Antonio Zoo Receives Donations and Plans Expansion

The zoo board and the San Antonio Zoological Society report donations totaling 15,180 since last August with 1,195 spent on bids. Donors will be named by Mr. McIntosh at a presentation. The city receives many annuals including 20 new bears. The zoo’s animal value is between 35,000 and 40,000 now, with future plans for a concession stand to fund new acquisitions. Architects Adams and Adams and rail contractor WGC contributed to the project.

Zoo Board San Antonio Zoological Society Thnee Iave McIntosh San Antonio Doxey Adams and Adams WGC Railkill

Food Moneys to Buy Animal Feed at City Zoo

Park Commissioner Jacob Subiola will urge the city council on Monday to allocate zoo concession proceeds from hot dogs and pennants to animal feed. The Zoological Board oversees concessions. past practice used funds for park maintenance and animal care. Rubiola notes the zoo lacks money to feed animals and cites the animal bond and maintenance costs.

Ctty Council Park Mybintn Ford St. Tavuls

Public Health Body To Meet In Texas City

The fall meeting of the Texas Public Health Association executive committee will be held Friday morning at the municipal auditorium at 10 o'clock with J. J. Rawlings of Flask Tarro, state president, presiding. George El Craze, executive secretary, reports the gathering includes county health officials and local attendees from El Paso and Kings.

The Texas Public Health Association Miniicipal J. J. Rawlings Fll Taro Gearge el Craze Itex Mile Public Contiasanetarian SAT Conti Dr. We Barmer Chalenau Trons el Paso Kings Presidor

Bexar Ginnings Fall to Low Mark

The report notes Bexar Ginnings falling to a low mark with limited data for Texar county around October 18. It references TART halen al cntinn pinned in AOR and cites Tf. Pridgen, a special agent of the department of agriculture, as part of the context.

Bexar Texar Pres Tf. Pridgen

Nation Honors Burton At Burial

Cleveland Ohio March services paid final tribute to Senator Theodore J. Burton. Rev Ferdinand Blanchard led the ceremony with Bishop William McDowell delivering the oration. The burial occurred beside President Garfield in Lakeview Cemetery, amid honors similar to those given to Ambassador Myron T. Herrick last April.

Cleveland Ghia Theodore J. Burton Ferdinand Blanchard William McDowell Washington Lakertow Garfield Myron T. Herrick

TAK OFFICE EMPLOYS TWO MEN IN CITY PROJECT

A local office announces the employment of two men for municipal tasks. The announcement names helpers and assigns them to assist in planning and project work under city supervision. No further details on roles or dates are provided in the fragment.

Milady’s Wear Shown In Cotton Fashion Display

Boston show featured cotton outfits for all occasions including negligees, sportswear, pajamas, and sleepwear. Exhibits highlighted fabrics and silhouettes, with styles from mill towns and produce lines showcased by industry groups at a recent association gathering.

Milady

Hatcher Hurls Denial In Takow Financial Dispute

Hatcher denies funding irregularities amid calls by officials to meet current expenditures. State treasurer alleges unpaid revenues and warrants totaling millions, with criticisms of past banking aid and fiscal management.

Hatcher Siaty Shay Joby WM Smith Creysayer Lnsieriee Twatcher Bays Pexak Lily Banke

Weather Halts Mayor's Hunting Trip Engagement

A fragmented weather report interrupts the mayor's planned hunting trip along the coast. The schedule mentions a Thursday event, with local officials and associates awaiting updates on the trip and related engagements.

Tess J. M. Chambera Jett Hark York Tmyvaen

Nixon Arranges for New Creamery in Benin

A local initiative plans a Laney Creameries plant in Nixon with a sunken Creations site. The facility is to be erected next year and ready for service within about 60 days, funded by a $10,000 capital raise. Community support and local business ties bolster the effort amid mixed economic signals.

Benin Commence Laney Creameries Tae Sunk Creations Nixon Papee Trither Joncks

Officer Denies He's Drowned

A garbled report claims an officer denies drowning while a crute suspect is pursued. The text remains unclear but mentions Captain Mateey Hayshiltis, Hull police, and a raid or chase near Kevnamied with possible names such as Weston and Chit.

Mateey Hayshiltis Weston Owen Eabery

Johnston to Change Jobs Amid Shoreline Office Shakeup

Johnston will resign as chief stork in the office of Jnecene A. Pare general paashipey RAZeuE for the Mise soart Pacific Lines. He will be replaced as mamager of fretiaportition fom the Catrring bar camping with changes affecting Navin and Cahiring winter excursions. Houston sees staff reshuffles with Mine Ine Kane taking secretary duties, and Margret denen reassigned as stenographer.

Jnecene A Margret Denen Norrergrs

Local Liquor Case Bond Set at 300 Dollars

A muddled OCR notice reports a liquor case with a $300 bond set for a man named in a Wor d distribution. The text lists names and dates in a disordered format, noting arrests and court actions without clear context or complete details.

Ambiguous Grid Game Fans Plan Fly to Games

Fragmentary OCR text discusses grid fans traveling to games and mentions aviation plans, cities, officials, and a petition. Many garbled names and phrases appear, but the core idea is fans preparing to fly to events and related logistical chatter.

Workers for VA to Meet in Friday Campaign Event

A chaotic OCR fragment describes a Workers for VA meeting to be presided by Mr. George Llawston. It mentions campaign activities, reports, and names of associated individuals and branches, though many details are garbled. The piece hints at a rally or drive planned with community turnout and committee roles.

Wiikyrs Maine George Llawston Bord Gunter Mitchell Richard Pens Meton Ee Smith WM Sykes Neat Sorenrinpenn Xpilbian Walter "Walthall Deckes Sindy Constapre Sanford Bilo Aeolian Company General Motors Packard

Wright Asked to Buy Off Street for Sidewalk Plans

The article details Wright asking to purchase 2a feet of sidewalk property along Dolatren Street and Main Avenue near Cleddl vil hotel for widening plans. City officials and Mayor Murrow Wright discuss if city purchase is needed to extend traffic-friendly sidewalks and access, amid debate over property acquisition and street widening.

Cleddl Vili Eo Dolatren Ateert Mainavon Murrow Wrighn Ghaniity Commissionea Mons Wreicht Hecel Crete Hested sAgane

KTSA Will Devote Hour to Boys' Home

KTSA plans a news hour focusing on a boys' home initiative. The program will feature letters from children and a Bax story about safety ideas, with emphasis on private homes and a few cities in the United States.

KTSA Wren Chin Pegulig Letters of Chile Lene Bax

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