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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1929

Page

9

Mrs Leezy Weds Ann Marie's Father Chapter XXXVI

Ann Marie faces Neal in a tense scene as he orders her to leave with him and she flees to join him. She notes his jealousy and clings to hope he loves her, while Janet stares in disbelief. The cab rides into a night city as the couple heads out together.

Leezy Ann Marie Marie Neal Janet Mavie de Gondwing Per Ant Jane Neolhea Jonet Zim Jim Ann

Arkansas Melon Bride Marion Betterton Impresses with Knife

Miss Marion Betterton showcases melon carving skill as a 100-pound Arkansas grown watermelon is sent to Dr. W. E. Graves of San Antonio by friends there. The playful article highlights precision and artistry in fruit carving.

Marion Betterton Arkansas W. E. Graves San Antonio

Remembering When Motor Trails Shaped Texas Highways

Jack Edgecombe recalls early Texas motor routes from San Antonio to Austin. He notes 1947 48 paving to the Boxar line and Comal County progress, Guadalupe County late completing the highway in 1934. Drivers wore caps gloves goggles and duster on pre war trips.

Jack Edgecombe Secratary B Aautomabus League Jaidack San Antonio Austin Fratt Boxar Comal County Guadalupe County

Burglary Scare After Window Crash at Dawn Store

A breaking window at a Dawn store on Long Wash Street drew attention of Dorothy Seritzer as she drove by early Monday. Mrs. Switzer alerted others before investigators found a slow-welding process had bent a window frame and cracked a large pane.

Long Wash Menchoca Zarramorta Dorothy Seritzer Atore

Boy 15 Injured on Bandera Road

A 15 year old boy was Bruised in an incident on Bandera Road Sunday afternoon. He left a car to retrieve a scratch dropped by his mother and was struck by another vehicle. The accident occurred near Walker Street. Authorities reported minor injuries and to the scene.

Boy Bandera Road Edgar Minit Walker Street Banners Road

Remarkable 170 Pound Watermelon Gift Tradition

In Hope Arkansas a 120 pound melon grown by Dr W E Graves of San Antonio was sent on a train, weighing near 100 pounds when it arrived. Hope hosts a watermelon show with traditions including sending large specimens to the U S president. Calvin Coolidge once received a 170 pound gift melon. The exhibitor showcased the fruit near Summers Drug Store on Houston and North Alamo streets.

South Texas Arkmans W. E. Graves San Antonio A. Graves Hope Ark United States Calvin Coolidge Dr. Graven Stara Houston North Alamo

Westmoorland Offers Four New Courses This Term

Westmoorland College will add four new courses to its regular curriculum this term. Public school art, public period music, physical education and storytelling are on the slate. The courses open Wednesday, per Dr. F.B. Stanford, president.

Westmoorland College

Man Seeks Four Children in San Antonio Light Appeal

Frederic W. Frosch, living near Washington Navy Yard, asks readers to locate his four children Emma Anna, Rosie Insie, John Frederik, and Marla Emiile Frooseh. He has had no contact since 1901 and believes they may still be in San Antonio.

Wol Frederic W. Frosch Washlington Dh. c San Antonio Frosch Tonio Emma Anna Rosie Insie John Frederik Marla Emiile Froeeh

Five autoists escape in AA wreck near New Brandels

On Sunday evening near New Brandels a sedan carrying George I D Wilke 47 grocer his wife Anna Walkt 30 their two sons George 13 and Himer 6 and mother in law Katherine Borches 64 was hit by a train as Wilke stalled on the Austin road near Coma. The Texay Special from St Louis barely avoided striking the car. Wreckage extended about 100 yards. Wilke broke a thumb while all occupants escaped with fright.

New Brandels George ID. Wilke Anna Walkt George Himer Wilke Katherine Borches Matagorda Aireet Medan Coma St Louis George Storer

Brooks Bows to Weather for First Time Since May

San Antonio leads the nation with best weather for flying as Brooks Field cancels training due to bad weather. May 27 marks the first time since May that training was halted, with several sessions postponed in June and July due to wet ground and rain.

Brooks San Antonio Continus Kelly Brooksfield

Carroll College Registration Begins Tuesday

Registration for Carroll Junior College’s fourth session on the Brackenridge site opens Tuesday officials say. A local fund club formed last summer to support the college includes members J. I. Pridgee Corpus Christi I. B. Baker Col T Pryor Porter Loring Roy Campbell W. B. Tuttle E. B. Carruth and F B. Coleman of Corpus Christi.

Carroll Junior College Brackenridge Texac J. I. Pridgee Corpus Christi I. B. Baker the T. Pryor Porter Loring Roy Campbell W. B. Tuttle E. B. Carruth

Spanish War Vets to Hold Smoker at Crockers Roof Garden

Retired men and members of Eugene J. Hernanded camp No. 1 United Spanish Veterans will attend a smoker on the Crockers hotel roof garden on Thursday morning. The Knutan and Wurzbach bills for pensioner maintenance by U S W V are to be discussed.

Eugene J. Hernanded United Spanish Verona Crockers Hotel Knutaon and Wurzbach

Toy Tooting Tots Lead Bonham Elementary Orchestra

Bonham elementary on Garden street features San Antonio's youngest orchestra in a first grade Toy Symphony led by Lloyd Riedner. Connie Jean Burtis and Marion Barker play horns, Lois Wolston cymbals. they go over big.

Bonham Elementary School Garden Street San Antonio Toy Symphony Ership Lloyd Riedner Connie Jean Burtis Marion Barker Lois Wolston

Youngest orchestra formed by Reoham Elementary School

Reoham Elementary School in Gar densteest has formed a Toy Symphony under Jayd Tiedner. First grade members have performed before parent teacher clubs and civic varieties of the city with Misa Josephine Weeden directing the class orchestra.

San Antonio Reoham Jayd Tiedner Misa Joseuphine Weeden Charke

Woman Fined for Drinking and Molesting Children

Testimony that Alice Curry, a woman described as a negro, tried to sell beer to school children and molest them led Judge Dave Watson to sentence her in Corporation court. She faced drunkenness charges at El Paso and San Marcos streets and after a hearing was fined 23 dollars.

Alice Curry Dave Watson Dows Corporation Court el Paco San Marcos Judes Warson

War on the Bottle Toss Interrupted by Police

A playful bottle tossing game on a street corner ended when police interrupted. Two opposing groups used empty beer bottles as ammunition as motorists and pedestrians dodged flying shards and debris.

Santa Rosa Avague Houston Street

Mrs Milta Hall Wins Grace Harriman Medal for Campfire Work

Sherman resident Mrs Milta Hall receives the Grace Harriman medal for outstanding campfire work in the United States. She is pictured with Miss Florence Hughes of San Francisco, newly elected resident.

Milta Hall Sherman Grace Harriman United States Florence Hughes San Francisco

Gulf West Texas Session Held Here Tuesday

J L Cord director of the port of Corpus Coristi and R Ts Mcfennow manager of the traffic department of the chamber of commerce will attend a conference of Gulf and West Texas Railroad officers here Tuesday. R W Morrison president and Gerald B E Melliot chairman will arrange testimony for a hearing before an Interstate Commerce Commission examiner on September 30 for a permit to construct the line.

J. L. Cord Corpus Coristi R. Ts. Mcfennow Department of the Chamber of Commerce Gulf and West Texas Railroad Company R. W Morrison Gerald BE. Melliot Chamber of Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission

Bids Referred on Sewer System and City Purchases

Bids for the construction of a unitary sewer system in Missing Grove and Concepcion road development were referred to Street Commissioner Paul E. Steffler and City purchasing Agent James Simpson. Bids on the clerical supply were sent to Simpson, Tax Commissioners Frank Brehick and Simpson.

Missing Grove Concepcion Paul E. Steffler James’ Simpson Cilfa Pasolice Simpson Frank Brehick Simpson Wee Dida Oo

Man Hurt After Texas Dancehall Fight

Cresencio Retendez was stabbed in a San Antonio dancehall brawl in Haspanco Texas Sunday night and treated for knife wounds to the back and chest at Robert B. Greco hospital. His assailant had not been arrested.

Cresencio Retendez Hbaspanco Texas Robert B. Greco Hospital San Antonio

Riverside Park golf course delayed by drainage bids and bids

South Ride residents face postponement as bids for drainage reach 3000 while the park commission delays work until drainage is solved. Street department to install a sanitary sewer main, with funding 6000 for water system held up by permit issues. Bids received since March show only one bid on September 9, and officials say the project will move only after drainage is addressed.

Sohn Bredémus Wolf South Ride Riverside Park Bredemus Jacob Rubinola Arta Paul EB. Steffer Rubbla Walter Tatech I 1 Murray Brooks Brackens Ridge Park John Bredemus Xtl Knows Golf Course Department the &O-acre Jacob Rubiole Thattle Tredemus Brooks

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