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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1929

Page

5

Theaters Offer Benefit Shows for Palestine Relief Fund

Acts from the Majestic Aztec and Torus theaters plus local dancers and singers will perform in a mammoth benefit at the municipal auditorium on October 2 at 2:15 pm to aid the Palestine Relief Fund. Sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of Hu derish, with Don Galvan master of ceremonies and Vernon Gever on the pipe organ, admission 60 cents. The Aztec orchestra directed by Ralph Potlock will play, featuring Texas acts including 20 Fred Glasscock students acrobatics, David Griffin Quartet of 24 voices, Martha Gallardo Spanish dancer, and more.

Majestic Torus Danctra Palestine Ielief Fund Don Galvan The Vernon Gever Ncts Texas Mleo Fred Glasscock David Griffin Martha Gallardo

Four Men Jailed In Wilson County Rum Raid

Four men, Sandy and James Mitchell, Santiago Cordova, and Erezeto Aldana, were jailed in Wilson County after officers raided and seized two 200 gallon stills and about 1000 gallons of machine whiskey. Miller, deputy administrator of prohibition, led the operation. The suspects, charged with manufacture possession and possession of property intended for liquor, waived arraignment and pleaded not guilty before Commissioner Vault A. Lockhart.

Sandy Dames Mitchell Santiago Cordova Erezeto Aldana Hey A. Lockhart

Town Criers Body to Lie in State at Funeral Home

The body of Julian Myers town crier died Wednesday night will lie in state Saturday at the Scheley Undertaking Parlors in Trenda. Brief funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon before burial in the cemetery with Rabbi Frisch officiating and Jewish rites observed. Widow Mrs Jennie Myers lists mourners including Morris Teck, Arthur Beck, Worry Alles, Leon Latnet, and Kil Lavernoc.

Julian Myers Uuluck Jennie Myers

Peril for Hit and Run Autoists Invention Cited

A dangerous new device is claimed to have been invented a car strikes a vehicle. The contraption supposedly uses a car under the chassis to shed light on the plate while the car headband flashes. The report notes the method risks confusing drivers and law enforcement.

Peril Tergin

Mrs Houston Loses Diamond Brooch Worth 2000

Mrs George Houston reported a diamond brooch valued at 2000 missing from the 7 block of Relimap Place after a visit on Saturday. Police and local watchers ask for any information leading to recovery.

Houston George Houston Kinz

Court Proceedings List Violations and Fines Across Multiple Names

A chaotic court record lists numerous individuals with small fines for various violations. Names include Frank Bao senlwigged Albert Cain and Jesus Arreola with small monetary penalties, and many others such as Walter Binckls Cecilia Jenks Alex Enael Jesu Arre ola. The document also mentions Requittals and Violations under the Justice of the Peace Court with various defendants and modest fines.

Frank Marcella Dehl Re I Leissner B.S. Smythe Lorenza Manzo Roy Thonsaled Sy Ratet Goldman Amitow Niwa Sizer John Witelt Cork Meg Ts Linwividig Clob Walters Charles Wontt Calentine Adalph Waenies Mra Cirifhth A. BE Stnrtman Ially Tra Denke Morar I. Anker A. B. Teages George Trermer Steve Dnerern Walter Stockls F. Facobar Alleguntin Guerra Deankemeat Rudolph Sanchez A. Beverson ALS. Leer Bom Walter Binckls Roy Power Cecilia, Jenks Alex A. Enael Jesu Arreola Ine Geren EL Metlenry

Wedding guest departs Dallas amid citywide playoff buzz

Sept 21 report from Wichita Falls notes the Tenax league playoff between the Steers and Spudders drawing an expected 10,000 fans in Dallas. Players like Jim Bloore and Muvefug Dalas lef gardener are mentioned amid travel, with social events for Col. and Mrs. Van Voorhis and other military and civic figures shaping a busy weekend in Texas.

Dallas U—Havin Wichita Steers Spulders Jim Bloore Muvefug Dalas Lef Spudderville Steary Dallas cl Mavs Decaiv Steer Stadium Jim Galloway Spuddera Che Field

Boy Hit by Street Car Resting Well

Winston Batinn aged eighteen from 130 detail remains in hospital after being struck by a street car in the 3290 block of Jonathan Street. An emergency operation removed a piece of iron from his back and the driver is being pursued on charges of negligent collision.

Winston Batinn Jona Street

Auto Victim Sent to City Hospital

Antonio Aleniz, 17, of A Water aterl, wtevich din he mnania at Myttle avenue wat South Borea Fleet Friday afternoon, was under trelment at the Hobert. 2, Green hospital Saturday.

Antonio Aleniz Myttle Avenue South Borea Hobert Green Hospital

Guadalupe County Fair Opens With Record Attendance

Ten thousand people filled the Guadalupe County Fair gates on Friday amid near record crowds. San Marcos officials and Chamber of Commerce leader Grady Wolken observed strong turnout as racing events and a youth quartet from San Marcos Academy provided entertainment. Weather cooperated after rain canceled last Tuesday’s events, and track reforms, including a 12 year interval, drew attention.

Harry Williams Segion Guadalupe County Amy Tows Weit Iran San Marcos Cane OO Business Roe Grady Wolken San Marcoa Shindlong Tiny Luella Strathmore Texas Danger Art Cochran Wark Frisky Wray Maydew Trenton Roawin Slose Seguin George J. Kempen Serretary Vrxas Penrod Connell Eren Ceol Derk Suctland Perond Meapninn

Salvation Army Citadel Dedication Set For Sunday

Salvation Army plans dedication of a new citadel at 374 Enet Commerce Street with Col Alfred Chandler of Atlanta as chief secretary for the southern territory. Col Chandler, assisted by Mrs Chandler, will preside with Col David Main and Mrs Main. Ceremonies begin with an old-fashioned Salvation Army meeting Saturday night and conclude Sunday at 3 oclock with Dr TB Fill of the What Presbyterian Church presiding.

Salvation Army Enet Commerce Street Alfred Chandler Atlanta Sontharn

Price of Bread Ordered Raised in Tamaulipas

Dispatch from Taropica Suyw reports the Mexican legislature set the price for bread in Tamaulipas at twenty one calves and a centavos, amid concerns that rising costs have left the poor unable to meet basic needs as markets reflect a glacial price rise.

Tamauplipas Mexico City Excelsior Taropica Tamaulipas Spss

Twin sons of veteran win West Point appointment

Pennsylvania family celebrates two brothers being granted United States Military Academy appointments. Their father was killed in action, and the act enables the brothers to attend West Point by presidential appointment.

West Point

Oil Leases and Royalties Chronicle of 1920s Texan Grants

The text lists oil leases and transfers in early 20th century Texas, naming parties such as J. J. Tejeda, Juan Montez, Morris, Garza, and several companies. It records tract sizes, royalty rates, rental payments, and lease terms across multiple parcels including Cannon Creek, Medina, and Seguin regions with dates from 1923 to 1929. It captures historical lease activity, transfers of 1-3 interest shares, and semi annual rents amid various grants and field notes.

Ansreas Garza Otto Swilian TiAl Oh Co Marlied Seguin Grant Sia Catz Mivision South Wart Gajao Ream Amare Ali Wita Te Thay Fas Ienen Fetalo Timantilada Wecresa Antonia Aata Ben 'H Morris Boost Fermining Co Dominga Frashiin Herar Potro Ecres Uamlese Desvan Brant Medion Hyn Dextrin Ny Fiela Poles Torig Byrde Murley Did Pragilin Nonkr Pencleais Chiua Blonluin Martines Ae Juan Josa Tejeilmo Jesus Andickw Petro Domingo I

Production row battles over cast and arbitration ruling

The arbiters ruled the producers must pay fired aids and held that male actors could be replaced in the cast of Coquette. The decision states the company did not limit others to perform with the lead, and notes potential alternatives while two weeks remained in the stay period.

Father Hand Tony Orderet Aries

Gardenias Trigger Shootout as Robbers Flee

Chicago dispatch reports a chaotic shooting when a group of alleged robbers fled a scene. Police pursued, with officers firing and arresting two suspects after gardenias provoked a clash amid the chaos.

Peacox Threat to Get Wife Aired Trial Update

In White Plains New York September 21 the trial of Barl Francis Pearnston stamfatill opened with testimony alleging Peacox threatened to kill his wife. Frances Newman alias Murray, a dancer, testified about the husband’s references to his wife’s alleged affairs and his authorization of clothing gifts to her alleged paramours. Mrs Alphonse Heinelelman testified that after the separation Peacox threatened to shoot the place unless told where his wife was.

White Plains N. T Barl Francis Pearnston Frances Newman Alian Murray Peacox Radio Wwehnician Alphonse Heinelelman Tnacox Bia Wire

Calles Takes Job Reorganizing Rail Finance of Mexico

Mexico City dispatch reports that after a directorate meeting the National Railways named Groner Calles to head a reorganization of the railways finances. He will work with Finance Secretary Montes de Ocon and Communications Secretary Mestranla as collaborators. Calles had been offered the post prior to leaving for Europe and will remain abroad for several weeks.

Calles Rail Finance Mexico Mexico City Bannd Naional Railways Groner Calles Accont Railroat Montes de Oen Spudhes Mesornla Calon Gonneal Calles Jrnet Eusnor

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