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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1929

Page

15

Ann Marie Heads for New York with $207

Ann Marie plans to leave her home for New York after securing a job. She spends a final night in her room packing and reflecting on the people she will leave behind. Her father is supportive yet worried as she hopes to start anew today with Howds helping in the store.

Ann Marie Ade Ebs Goie Neal Gramming Peltheriff Macy Alne Ann Marie Sbe Stellqg Stella Ann Maria Estella Abo Trembiott Bove Howds Arm Mearle Jeanie Marcasa Abe Yenteriny New York Charin Obe

Opera Star Praises Park Theater Vision for Civic Stage

Eva Clark former Ziegfeld star lauds San Antonio opera project and Forest Park Bowl in Brackenridge Park as a potential outdoor civic theater. She urges large scenic stages trees and moonlit nights to enhance performances and stresses active local support and professional talent for genuine civic opera.

San Antonio Eva Clark Ziegfeld Folken St. Louis Brackenridge Park Portland Ore Risa Clark St. Loyla Civic Oper Civic Opera Clark Mike Clark Mise Clurl Municipal Auditoriua

Match Eating Rat Blamed for Downtown Blaze

Fire officials blame a chewing rat for a fire on the eighth floor of the ABMrank company at Ma varto and Villa streets. The blaze caused about 2000 dollars in damage before an automatic sprinkling system extinguished it. Fire Chief J. G. Sarran reports the incident occurred Tuesday night and damaged dry goods.

Abmrank Company Mavarto Villa Iime Bow J. G. Sarran

I Remember When Civil War Troops Camped Near Cotton Loot

Francis J. Bowen recalls Federal troops marching through San Antonio at the Civil War end. He describes the Cotton Loot area between West Nueva Street and the Arsenal, notes the old Gold Street name, and laments streets losing historic names as soldiers passed by his old home and a drummer boy classmate.

Francis J. Bowen Donothly Antonio Nueva Qolote Doser Avenue Chicamauga Eli Perfort

Officer's Foot Rule Trial in City Court

Judge Dave Wat non toraday heard a negligent collision case in which Otticar Miller charged Mrs Leo Coppard and ZT Harlan. Officer Miller testified his foot measures 12 inches and the incident occurred near 1761 West King's highway. Coppard was backing from a bank when struck and was acquitted while Harlan was fined $10.

Joan Charles Briller Dave Watnon Toraday Corporation Court Otticar Miller Leo Coppard West King's Highway Harlan Seal Strest Fras

Hunter Given Choice Pay Fine or Lose His Auto

A San Antonio man faces a choice to pay a fine for a city traffic violation or have his automobile impounded. The car was found partially damaged on Delgad Street by Officer G L Dorsett after residents reported a man shooting clover near homes. it was towed to the police station and held for the owner to call and pay the fine.

Hunter San Antonio Naunders Central Pelica Station Delgadatreet Poleniman GL. Dorsett

German Staff Officers Observe U S Air Corps Work

Captain Helm Speidel and Captain Walter Warlimont of the German army arrived in San Antonio for a year long observation of American air corps operations. Speidel said postwar German aviation is limited to commercial flying under treaty terms allowing six officers annual training with civilian firms. Speidel attended maneuvers at Dayton and was attached to Selfridge Field after visits to March Field.

Germany Bos Hi Helm Speidel Caplan Speidel United States Air Corps Walter Warlimont San Antonio Speidel Air Corps Training Center Warlimont Dayton Selfridge Field March Field

San Antonian Seeks Wallet at City Garbage Dump

W L Simmons of 430 Plexxanton Road lost a pocketbook containing about 150 dollars after placing it in a vanload of garbage for safekeeping. He remembered Tuesday night and returned too late. His wife set out the garbage Wednesday morning and the pocketbook with it.

W. L. Simmons Plexxanton Road Simmons

Beaumont Police Seek Eight Boys and One Girl Missing

Police hunt eight boys and one girl reported missing Wednesday. Seek George Swain, 15, Irby Amen, 10, and Aryan Peveto of Beaumont. Dorothy Yall, 25, also reported missing by Browowned residents.

B.A George Swain Irby Amen Aryan Peveto Beaumont Dorothy Yall Iee We P. Deenings Browowned

Thief Steals Three Suits From City Home

Thief forces entry through a broken rear door and steals three suits including a diamond studded jacket from M. Mendoza at 800 North Colorado Street on Wednesday. Police investigate the residence theft.

M. Mendoza Colorado Street

San Antonio’s New Fine Arts Auditorium Drawings Made

Inquiries about the under construction fine arts auditorium are answered by released drawings. The top image portrays the completed auditorium while the lower sketch illustrates the floor plan.

San Antonio Fine Arte

City to Begin Open Air Theater Construction in Brackenridge Park

City officials plan to start the municipal open air amphitheater in Brackenridge Park by month end after the San Antonio Civic Dyers completes duties for the current season. Commissioner Rubiola announced a $15,000 budget, up from $10,000, for the concrete structure with Grecian colonnades designed by sculptor Gutzon Borglum who will supervise the build.

Eihy Munken Warden Brackenridge Park Turk Jacob Rubiola San Antonio Guteon Borglum

Little Theater Building Attracts Interest From Cities

Describes Leo Anton's new Little Theater auditorium in San Pedro park with an exact replica of an old market house on the facade and an ultra modern interior. Architects Marvin Fichenroht and Barrett Cocke designed features include a bowled auditorium floor, acoustically treated ceiling, 12 musician orchestra pit, and a full plan of facilities from loggia to kitchenette. The Little Theater Producing company built it with support from Mayor G M Chamberlain and Commissioner Rubiola. Mrs. John M Bennett is president and Mrs. Lance Taylor secretary.

Leo Anton Fine Arts San Pedro Park Marvin Fichenroht Barrett Cocke Lite Theater Producing Company G M. Chambein Rubiola John M. Bennett Lance Tavelor Little Theater

Man Seeks Uncles in L A Since 1880 Christ

Schnansnolder of Stroudsburg Pennsylvania searches for two uncles believed to have moved to San Antonio Texas. He asks T G Lucas paste master to aid locating David and Keonard Mebey or Tucas Je seeking them.

L.A Christ. Schnansnolder Fast Stroudsburg San Antonio LRU Tie T. G. Lucas David Keonard Mebey Thera

Air Expansion Plan Opposed by San Antonio Officers

San Antonio reserve officers oppose reducing other military branches to expand the air corps. At a Reserve Officers Association meeting on Tuesday a resolution urged by the group against placing other units on inactive status to fund an increase in the air service. Copies to War Department and state headquarters. They also backed a pay bill for the army.

San Antonio Air Corps Reserve Officers Association Tuestas War Department Partional Dod Reserve Gasocidlion Army

Desire to Make 270 Lands Man in County Jail

Arnulfo R. Riojas, 22, of 418 North Concho, was jailed after agents say he attempted to deliver three ounces of morphine for $270 an ounce. Riojas waived the hearing and pleaded not guilty. bond set at 2500. Deportation possible, says narcotics agent H B Webtover.

Arnulfo R. Riojas North Concho Beral County Riojas Toll G. ©. Brown United States Tiejga

New Official of . A. Bank in City to Assume Duties

W. A. Sandlin arrives in San Antonio to take duties as Active vice president of the Southwest Trust. Robertson, former liquidating supervisor in Austin, is Sandlin's successor. Benilin honored at a banquet at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel in Austin Monday night attended by notable state officials.

A. Bank W. A. Sandlin Texas San Antonio Southwest Trust Emopeays Robertson Austin Sandlin Benilin Stephen PF. Austin Atute

Property Valuation Rendered At 194 Million By Tax Payers

About 30,000 residents of Sac Antonians submitted property valuations totaling roughly 194 million dollars to the county tax assessor’s office before the tax period closed Saturday. Chief Deputy Joseph Dart said figures will be finalized by month’s end.

Joseph Dart

Oscar Bergstrom Buried Wednesday Funeral Services

Funeral services for Oscar Bernard Bergstrom a San Antonio lawyer who died at his Boerne home were held Wednesday. He practiced law in San Antonio for 35 years and was a member of the San Antonio Bar Association plus the Casino Club and former president of the San Antonio Brewing Association. Survived by widow Eleanor Bergstrom of Los Angeles two daughters Eleanor Morrison and another and a sister Angutta Gray of San Antonio. Six nephews served as pallbearers including Dr Stonewalh Van Wie Anthar Ls Hargstrom Charles H Wergstrom Adalph Grons W J Bergstrom and Arthur Rlierath.

Oscar Bergstrom Oscar Bernard Bergstrom Boerne Mendes Bergeleom San Antonio San Antonso Bar Association Casinorlaby San Antonio Brewing Association Mra Eleanor Dergatrom Los Angeles Cali Mee Eleanor Morrison Mra. Ang

Wife Charges Husband with Aggravated Assault in Cannabis Case

Mrs Juana Crox Mata filed charges in County Court at Law No 1 against her husband Simon Moda alleging he attacked her with a weapon while reportedly under the influence of marijuana. Deputies Yong Dies and Luther King reported the incident occurred around 1 a.m. Wednesday.

Noy Marihuana Juana Telq Lare No. 1 Simon Moda Wemenday Mal Yong Dies Luther King

Census Boss Will Direct 1920s Population Survey

Washington will mobilize over 100000 workers across 90000 enumeration districts for the decennial census. William F. Breuart, director, plans detailed demographic and occupational data, with a $25000000 cost estimate and 125000000 cards for the U.S. population.

Washington Carper Christi Sata William F. Breuart Hammack Sam Antonio Bureau of the Census Sleusrt Bureau of the Censum Harding

Visiting Students Luncheon Guests at Brackenridge High

San Antonin students at the Core of Industrial Arts will entertain visiting students at Brackenridge High in a Southwest Texas Teachers’ event. Mrs Con stance Douglass, president of the students’ organization, will be honored.

San Antonin Southwest Texas

Fliers Aid Wrecked Pilot After Ferred Landing

Master Sergeant Tetse Bienboe and Sergeannt Freathy flew to Fonart on Wednesday to assist a Kelty field pilot whose plane was damaged slightly. They reached the scene as the aircraft returned to Bem So fonlo after a rough landing during a combat flight to Dales.

Tetse Bienboe Kelty Stet! Sergeannt Freathy Fonart Cadeg A. We Shebard Luesday Bem Sofonlo Dales

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