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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1929

Page

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Neal Asks Girl to Lend Him Money

Ann Marie endures a shock when Neal reveals he sees himself as a free agent and may end their romance. She wrestles with his coldly distant stance and plans for a future without him as new social pressures and a lunchtime job lead her to weigh her chances with Jim Goodwin.

Ann Mare Ann Marie Ale Jim Goodwin Jim Ann Manrle Leezy Hovis Goodwing Tim Big Alster Neal Girl

Ancient Trees Bow Before Progress on Josephine Street

Two century old giant Beckberry trees on Josephine Street near Hawthorne school yard are to be cut down for a widening project. Monks who settled San Jose planted them around 1732 along an old irrigation ditch. City officials say widening Josephine Street will provide 45 feet total width, reducing four to five feet on each side, with the trees slated for removal to accommodate the expansion.

Josephine Street Hawthorne School Josephine Turret Tabor Monke Ban Jove San Josq Toutime Strest Paul B. Stefflar

Five Nations to Be Represented in Air Derby Through L A

Five nations will be represented in the International Air Derby from Mexico City to Kansas City, September 23 to 28. Contestants depart Mexico City on the morning of September 23, stop at Tampico at noon, then fly to Brownsville to overnight before proceeding to San Antonio for lunch on Tuesday September 24.

Mexico City Bansae City San Antonio Wofford Lewis Kongss City Air Officers’ Reverve Corps Brownsville San Antonis Tampico van Autouid Kanade City

Night School Enrollment Grows at Main Avcoup High

Director Leo Fox reports Main Avenue night school enrollment reaching 300 since opening. He expects 150 San Antonians to enroll before September 16. He notes that in the previous year 1909 registered for the first term and about 1050 for the second term.

Avcoup High School Leo Fox

Marguerite Uhr to Teach German at Brackenridge High

In Miss Lieler and Miss Richter absent, Marguerite Uhr will conduct Hautes in German at Brackenridge High School. Miss Richter could not return to San Antonio in time for the opening after an accident. she is expected back October 2 in San Antonio.

Marguerite Uhr

College official returns from Geneva conference

Allan Jessie Wood Naber director of Westmoorland College education department has returned to San Antonio for the opening of the fail aesalon of the whonl. Minx Nance was chosen as one of four representatives from Terns to the Geneva conference.

Europe Geneva Allan Jessie Wood Naber Department of Education Westmoorland College Fins San Antonio Minx Nance Terns

Bracken Ridge Zoo Foresees Expansion for Reptile Education

A. Z. Bu ilds Ups predicts a bright future for Bracken Ridge Park Zoo stating the natural setting is unmatched in the United States. He calls for a second reptile house to educate visitors about deadly snakes and other reptile life.

U.S

San Antonio to Get New Animals for Brackenridge Zoo

A San Antonio Zoological Society plan disclosed in Brackenridge Park outlines adding about 200 animals from the Horne Zoo company of Los Angeles and Kansas City. The menagerie includes hippopotamus rhinoceros cheetah oryx sable and 100 ornamental birds to be housed in a new reptile house and a large bird cage, with talks of relocating from the park to improve exhibits.

San Antonio Brackenridge Pet I. 8 I. &. Horne Zoological Arena Company Los Angeles Kaness City United States Horne San Antonio Zoological Society New York Central Perk

Presbyterial District No 6 Convenes at Basen MUM Church

About 125 attendees are expected for the 102 convention of District No 6 of the Western Texas Presbyterial at Basen MUM Presbyterian church. Delegates are anticipated from Florenceville, Devine, Pleasanton, Kerrville, Lavernia and San Antonio. The one day session will feature music and program highlights.

Texas

City Auditor Visits in Luling

City Auditor Waller Tatech will attend the opening of the school in Luling and is expected to return Friday in a brief official visit.

Luling Waller

Edward Day Returns From England for San Antonio Visit

The Rev. Edward Pay, pastor of the Unitarian society, returns to San Antonio after summer research in England. He will share his experiences at Sunday services. His work focused on early Semitic civilization with articles in Physical Culture and the Semitic Journal of the University of Chicago.

England Edward Pay Unitarian Society Anes San Antoni Day Physical Culture University of Chicazo

ROW OVER FLOOD WORK LOOMS IN DALLAS AREA

Evidence of a dispute between city flood control engineers Harley and Freese in Dallas and Fort Worth grew Wednesday over a proposed dirt flood channel. Street Commissioner Steffler says a 15 foot wide dirt channel between Nucra and Alamo Streets may be drawn up by Harber, with Raeber to present to Hawley and Freese in San Antonio. Officials say the plan is not binding, but the city may consider it despite higher costs versus a concrete lined channel.

Egineers Harley Freese Dallas Lord Worth Hoever Denfleman Paul Steffler Harber Nucra Alamo Steffler Raeber Hawley San Antonio City Commission

Enrollment Boost at Mark Twain Junior Echo

Mark Twain junior high reports a surge in enrollment, about 100 more students than 1928 29, per principal J A Cook. Registration is expected to reach nearly 1000 during the week, Mr Cook said.

J. A. Cook Cuck

Beauty kills bigamist in court awaiting charge

Senora Maria Teresa calmly awaits charge of murdering her husband General Moises Vidal. Enraged by the knowledge that she was married to an...

Moises Vidal

Tax Cut Petition Gains Civic Approval in San Antonio

A petition seeking a tax cut on earned incomes circulates in San Antonio and has the backing of leading civic organizations. Similar petitions from across the country will be sent to Congress.

San Antonio Congress

NS Club Circus Event At Plaza Hotel Featured Speakers

The San Antonio Lions Club program at the Plaza hotel Wednesday highlighted Circus topics with Lon B. Ramsdell of Selle Floto as principal speaker. Notables included Maury Maverick, J. P Wilhela, Sam Wocker, Victor Inblilin, Ernest Hauser, Earl Abel, and Ralph Pollock entertaining and participating in duties.

Circax Lenkent Calliope San Antonio Lions Club Mogn Wedherday Plaza Hotel Lon B. Ramsdell Selle Floto Circus Hrary Querra Comueger Maury Maverick J. P B. Wilhela Canvasemma Sam Wocker Wpieler Victor Inblilin Tesas Theater Ernest Hauser Earl Abel The Texan Ralph Pollock

Red Cross Plans Annual Roll Call in San Antonio

Albert C. Hensler, newly appointed executive secretary, leads the Dexar County American Red Cross roll call campaign. A publicity drive will cover all Red Cross activities in San Antonio with Lensley arriving from Indianapolis to oversee operations. Miss Mvilein had served as acting secretary after Harry Sheldoc’s resignation.

Dexar County American Red Cross Albert C. Hensler

St Mars University Extends Engineer Class Registration

Registrar notes will continue registration through the week for engineering courses at St Mars University. Enrollment opens Tuesday with major emphasis on practical and theoretical engineering training.

St. Mars's University I. Brenner

Police Watch for Suspect Trio in Kun Killing

Local police, at the request of Sheriff C F Weddington of Hugo China, are to watch for three men tied to a Kun battle killing and car theft. The trio, believed headed toward San Antonio, is described as suspected.

C. F. Weddington Hugo China San Antonio

And I Remember When

CORP G R SIMPSON Amy Recmiking Officer describes San Antonio music scenes where bands performed at multiple venues on a single night. Musicians gathered in groups eight to ten years ago, with guitar, violin, and singers often performing outside houses while audiences reacted with tossed coins and soldiers occasionally listened.

Bafora Radio Tecanis San Antonio Alex- Jcan

Bexar County Body Pledges City Health Campaign

Bexar County vows city aid in a health drive led by Dr. W A King and the Public Health Association. A committee including Mrs. E DePew and George H Craze will plan a sanitary program and sponsor a 1920 Christmas meal sale. Genevieve Navarro logged 143 tuberculosis calls in August as a new nurse joins October 1.

W. A. King County Public Health Association E. ¥. DePew George H. Craze A. W. Woallisee Misa Genevieve Navarro Public

Delegates To State Convention From Eight A

Delegates from eight A. go to meet Riemering Lodge No 32 at Hermann Sons in San Antonio. Seven delegates will represent at the state convention in Galveston in April 1930. Names listed include Woenig, Uuhndorff, Ruebel, Gautinger, Frissen, Fyshemui, Wolff among others.

Riemering Lodge Hermann Sons San Antonio Galveston Deleggtes F. Woenig Karl Uuhndorff Albert Ruebel William Gautinger Gustav Frissen Robert Fyshemui Ed Wolff Allecantes Otto Zoller Robert Weitz E. 0. Naege

Fashion News Warns of Bold Fall Menswear Styles

The piece previews 1920s fall men’s fashion with padded shoulders, 20 inch trousers, rope-shouldered suits, shark-skin fabrics, and vivid colors from wine red to powder blue. It notes designer Abe Koulman’s comment on the long, costly process of buying new outfits and highlights English sportsman inspired vests and one-button coats driving the season’s new look.

Bess Carroll Ana Webster Big Brother Prince of Wales John Gilbert Red Grange Howevnr Ap Prat Keven Dees Adolphus Abe Keutman Mr. Koulman Aries Ande

Huisache Sponsor Named Best College Daily Paper Scribe

Rep Hatley, sponsor of Main Avenue High School Huisache, was chosen as the best reporter on the Daily Terau at the University of Texas. Halley attended the summer session and was selected by William T. tieGitl, president of the Bs-Gradmnia' amicctation and manager of student publications.

Terau University of Texas Rep Hatley Main Avenue Hoisecha Halley Flatley IBM William T. tieGitl Bs-Gradmnia’ Amicctation Blalm Avenuue Blatley Jourmulies

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L.A A. Zoo Brackenridge Park Zoo Edward Day Beauty Bigamist Senora Maria Teresa Mexico Inter Schnabel A. P Bexar Red Cross Chapter Bexar County Body Huisache Best College Daily Paper Scribe
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