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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1930

Page

13

Tragedy at Farnworth Mansion Ends In Mystery

Cathie Farnaworth, married to wealthy Alfred Farnaworth, endures a lonely life in the gloomy mansion. Cheong's servants keep quarters in the basement while Marguerite hides family secrets on the third floor. Cathie leans on Gordon Moore as Chester Farnaworth watches with malice. Amid fears, she discovers a key and a note from Farnaworth, who forbids disturbance, then believes she hears a shot and investigates.

Atle Page Alfred Farnaworth Cable Loney Cheong Calla Gordon Moore Chester Farnaworth Cathie Gotsip Gordon Moore Stu Fatneworth

Dark night horror as Cathie discovers Alfred Farnsworth dead

In a moonlit Alfred Warnsworth residence Cathie finds Alfred Farnsworth shot dead in bed with a pistol nearby. She panics fearing discovery and contemplates calling for help as blood stains appear and horror settles in. The room echoes with shattered calm as she recalls past fears and longs for safety. The tragedy unfolds with tension and uncertainty about what comes next.

Alwaza Alfred Cathie Wickened Ang Theo Tien Eboollus Mr. Farnsworthy Cathie Stond Gordon

I Remember When at Round Top Texas Indian Attack

Samuel Townsend recalls a 19th century Round Top Texas incident. He and his sister hid as Indians forced entry, a colored servant aided by a mother barricaded doors, and a local man was killed and scalped while others were captured or slain near San Antonio.

Samuel ‘Townsend Commerce Street Heather Round Top Texas Cigalater Werner San Antonio

Juror Illness Triggers Mistrial in Forgery Trial

Booker Sneed, a defendant in a forgery and passing case, faced a mistrial after a juror fell ill in Thirty-seventh District court. Judge W. S. Anthony halted proceedings as the juror received medical treatment and could not recover, delaying the trial to a later date.

Booker Sneed Bart bin Thirty-seventh District M. Harris Anthony

Raised Bill Fools Locals Amid Circulation Notice

A spurious ten dollar bill circulated again with two warnings by authorities. Maria Therra of 428 South Leona street reported receiving the note from a woman who had gotten it from a cotton picker. General fake bills have appeared in San Antonio during the last week.

Maria Therra Souths Leona Street San Antonio

Consul General to Attend Mexican Independence Celebrations

Enrique Santianez the Mexican consul general to San Angonin will attend Mexican Independence celebration at San Maceos in Bars county on Wednesday. Dominguez the secretary will represent the consul general at a similar celebration to be held at Som mersel Saturday.

Enrique Santianez San Angonin San Maceos Bars Halarday B. G.dominguez Dominguez

Officer Ordered to Fort Huachuca

Régar Wright Jr Nyath In Javier Tost Ser Yountom have been ordered to Fort Huachuca for fall maneuvers. Flo will return to San Antonio after the maneuvers.

Vital Régar Wright Jr

Bracken Ridge High Elects Senior Class Officers

Bracken Ridge High School seniors will vote Tuesday on class officers. Candidates announced include Raymund Polbemus, Max Kabo, John Wilbur Meyers for president and Frances Irene Carr, Doris Teese, Eloin Quill for vice president. Other offices list many named students and roles. Juniors will vote at next meeting Tuesday with nominating committee in charge. An assembly was held Wednesday for junior class organization.

Brackenridge Fiigh School Aly Ats Ieeling Raymund Polbemus Max Kabo Jokn Wilbur Meyers Frances Irene Carr Doris Teese Eloin Quill Anna Katz J. J. Hendricks Thomas Towel Chaarles Loring Jewell Cawthon Lenora Barnes Billie Bob Mareix Anne Mapfield Nan Cockburn Chester Lorilard Phrilis Wegner Aden Vance Edna Lumilberg Charles Loringy Alpert ‘Beltel Jesse Villarreal Helen Vence Nav’ Cockburn Bernadine Bridermann

Planes Return Flight From Hop Route Amid Cross Country Run

A bombardment group of ten planes that began the cross country flight last Thursday were reported en route Wednesday from Dallas to Fort Sil. Fifteen planes in the unit were to return to base with stops at Dallas Fort Sil and El Paso. First Lieutenant OGML Beverly was listed as the mission commander for the trip.

Kelly Dallas Fort Sil el Paso Og.ml Beverly Io Hhurse

Man Falls From Ninth Floor At Southwestern Bell

Louis Maldavado, 35, of zagasa tog street, fell from the ninth floor of the Southwestern Bell Telephone building in front of the auditorium Tuesday afternoon. He sustained a concussion and was taken to Medicnt Arts hospital.

Louis Maldavado Zagasatog Wtreet Medicnt Arts Hospital Southwestern Bell Telephote Company Tarsias

Birthday toast marks NUN Flackburn's 70th year

The 70 year old, known as Dr. Tiz all in the furniture business, plans a birthday celebration October 6 at his home 2312 South Flores with his three children and three grandchildren. He says he has remained in good health by proper living and work, noting tobacco has no health benefit.

Bladthuen Flores Street Fas Beei Koawat Mtaall EL Clacktors South Echo Flackburn Tizall San Antonin Mondas

Bi-Centennial Body to Elect Officers in March 1981

Edward W. Heusinger chairs a Bi Centennial committee meeting to elect officers and form a 21 name incentive panel to lead the San Antonio historic missions centennial celebration. The group will oversee the city’s 300th anniversary events and sponsor a March 1981 observance.

Edward W. Heusinger San Antonio

Staff Chief Reports Mission Travel to Western Commands

Staff Chief visits reserve officers Col. David H. Hiddle, chief of staff of the Ninetieth Division, with office in the Smith-young power to coordinate travel through Lubbock, Amarillo, Wickita Falls, Fort Worth and Dallas to establish cabinet with rest of division staff in those cities.

David H. Hiddle Ninetieth Division Smith-young Power Tuubbock Amarilla Wickita Falls Fork,Worth Dallas Afl

Pistol Victim Mrs Helen Marston Local Woman Shot Dead

Mrs Helen Marston 22 formerly a frequent San Antonio visitor was shot by her husband in Pittsburgh Press day night and he then killed himself. Coroner Dr McGregor says Marston’s notes mention St Anthony and the couple had lived in Pittsburgh about six months. Atlanta divorce proceedings had been filed months earlier.

Helen Manston San Antonio Vittsburgh State McGregor Doleelire Sergesnu Stanley i. Fitch Adetor Anthony Fhatol Mira Guess de. Melregers Didtsburgh Fitch Marston Atlanta

Mexican Talk on School Situation in San Antonio Meet

Manuel C. Gonzales of San Antonio will chair a meeting in South San Antonio on Wednesday to discuss discrimination against Mexican children. He is an officer in the League of United Latin American Citizens and has other Southwest Texas meetings scheduled in Niscu on this subject. A case of Mexican segregation heard by the Fourth Circuit of Civil Appeals originates in the Met Stagebeals with a hearing set for October 5.

Manuel C. Gonzales San Antonio Gonzales League of United Galin- American Texas Niscu Livil Appeala

Evangelist Lawrence Perault to Lead Special Services

Special services begin Wednesday night at Glad Tide Church on Mesquite Street and East Boulevard led by Evangelist Lawrence Perault of Oltaws Canada. Mrs Perault will assist as pianist and soloist.

Glad Tide Mesquite Street Easte Boulevard Evangelist Lawrence Perault Oltaws Canada Mra Perault

Lynch Davidson Visits San Antonio in Primary Campaign

Lynch Davidson campaign figure arrived in San Antonio from Toaster Wednesday during the primaries. He registered at the hotel and spent the morning away from his room discussing campaign issues.

Lynch Davidson Lynch Paridson Ernor San Antonio Toaster Wedneray Gunter Hin Room

Fliers to Fly With Cavalry Maneuvers Tied

T. Flock and AL Te Tewerh observers plan to accompany cavalry during held maneuvers. Brown is scheduled to fly Tuesday to support aerial operations.

Church Begin Rally at Los Angeles Heights Methodist

The Los Angeles Heights Methodist Church announces a week of rallies starting next Sunday morning with a Sunday school promotion, sermon by Pastor Leonard Fen. Pastor A P Walker will preach Sunday night. Each evening features sermons at addresses by listed speakers and special music throughout the rally.

Los Angeles Leonard Fen Wer A.P. Walker Mamo Heights 2 Dowker Phillip Cone Fletcher Tidge MM. A. Childers Culfon Hi Trunth Hox Tennett Kessions

Presiding Elder to Be Transferred

Presiding Elder K. F. Bessons of the Methodist church in the San Antonio district will be transferred to another locality at the West Jones operation in Harlingen from October 22 to 26. The San Antonio presiding elder will complete his four-year term there in San Antonio at the conference.

K. F. Bessons Ehist Methodist Church San Antonin Jorns Eopleren Harlingen San Antonio Ellér

Presbyterian School Training Week For Sunday Workers

A week long training school for Sunday school workers will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in San Antonio beginning Sunday October 19 at 3 40 p m under the auspices of the Sculberg Presbyterian churches of San Antonio and the Presbytery of Western Texas The program covers primary organization junior organization and home missions with several directors from regional presbyteries guiding sessions and materials provided for denomination wide instruction

Sculberg Presbyterian Churches San Antonio Presbytery Western Toras Elysses Noy Teadee Staulird Itiphoma Stetfy Aves Kate J. Owens Western Texas Presbytery Ster. L Selfridge Home Missions Western Texas Presbyters

Time Limit Out on Postal Packages

A new postal rule shortens the post office acceptance time for packages to 15 days from 80. After 15 days unclaimed parcels in San Antonio will be returned to the sender, who bears the demurrage charge.

Texas Hotel Men Will Meet in October at Houston

Sooker assistant manager at the Tdara hotel is in Houston formulating plans for the annual meeting of the Texas Motel Men's Association to be held at the St Anthony hotel October 8 14. Proprietors managers and operators of hotels throughout Texas will be in attendance as the Houston delegation completes arrangements.

VB. Sooker Tdara Houston Texas Motel Men's Association St. Anthony Rural Association Tess Mill Tockers

Spine trouble fought in school rooms

Dr. Nixon warns that poor carrying of books and unbalanced activity cause spinal curvature in children. Recreation director Bass says athletic staff warn pupils. modern methods reduce risks by better posture and lighter loads. Schools emphasize proper habits to prevent spine problems.

PB. I. Nixon Flo Bass Bob Basa Angusromanfera Apie Moern Little Johnny Recreation Department

Wandering at Weekend: San Antonio Area Offers Quick Getaway

In the Bill country near San Antonio, pleasant scenery invites a short leisure trip after work. Owning a car helps reach relaxing spots for a few hours of cheer before returning to duties. For affordable reconditioned cars on easy terms see Light Classifieds AS1.

San Antonio

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