Songs of Long Ago Hostess in 1880 Costume
Mrs. Betty Lengaker Wilson, S A separ ates, appears in 1880 costume as hostess during Sears anniversary program hosted by Sears Roebuck & Co. The event marked a milestone in company history.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1930
Page
3
Mrs. Betty Lengaker Wilson, S A separ ates, appears in 1880 costume as hostess during Sears anniversary program hosted by Sears Roebuck & Co. The event marked a milestone in company history.
The forty fourth anniversary was celebrated at Low Roebuck and company with a program at 0:30 p.m. Mrs Tretly Tangaker Witkow announced a nine minute show while visitors enjoyed refreshments. A dancing class from the Date Art Beualieg performed tap numbers under Eurtip Ware’s orchestra.
In Dallas on September 2 Sears N Thompre 53 a cotton broker was found shot dead in a back room of his home after his wife reported hearing a disturbance. Police found him with a gunshot wound and an apparent struggle noted in the room.
Mavkcel Hoeschenak charged before Waiten States Commission with manufacturing and passing counterfeit currency. Remanded to county jail after plea of not guilty and waivers. $1000 bond set. Counterfeit 50 cent pieces found on arrest. related suspects and earlier seizures noted in county area.
OLSA report notes Tulsa Fliers joining Caterpillar Okuh with new candidates and updated club activities. The fragment mentions September entries, fraternity link, and travel by air as part of the group's ongoing schedule.
Plans for welcoming the visiting party from France are advancing. A 20 member committee headed by Veretta will oversee arrangements with city sections, parades, a wreath ceremony, and a banquet at the Ganter hotel. About 800 accommodations are planned, with delegates arriving from McAllen, Lubbock, and Wichita Falls.
San Antonio hearing reveals repeated segregation of Mexican schoolchildren. Gonzalez reports instances at a South San Antonio tapper store meeting on Wednesday night. A formal protest is to be presented and a larger public meeting planned next Wednesday to present a resolution.
Pony peake Sietor, an oni Martistez, arrested by prohibition agents after a raid southwest of San Antonin on Wednesday afternoon. He was remanded to jail on default of bond. Commissioner Paul A. Tockbert said agents testified they found a still and small quantity of whiskey at the scene.
Simon Ghimes Meainerr and staff mark a hospital guest’s birthday with a surprise party. Voninger and Travis xb the Robert 8 celebrate as well, while the honored patient, treated during illness, thanks workers, receives gifts and large birthday cakes from Groves and Mrs. MMW. Tarris notes hospital board involvement.
Beeville Texas reports Mrs Ambie Algea a prominent resident injured in a late evening crash while driving alone near LaGrange. Police indicate the driver Adel Mize Wel from Houston was en route. Her daughter learned the condition after a telephone call to the hospital.
A garbled donation notice mentions Domingo Ts and a clock of grass payment tied to rent contributions in San Antonio. The fragmentary text names multiple individuals and appears to describe a charitable or official contribution with unclear details and dates.
An annual election at the association selected new officers, with Marshals and a president from Whease iavion's slate. The state championship event featured candidates including Mac G7 Nohinson and Chariton Steed, as Amy Milrsead won the 4 inert Joe inubivaeding scousdinnes.
A distressed account describes a woman’s reaction to jail meals in a county facility. The text notes her intent to attend a sale and request regular meals and a home, with misheard names and unclear locations. The piece references officers and a jurist context but contains many garbled phrases.
Opening night events and social notices appear for September. Listings include Murore de Sir Jerome’s Hand OJer and Earl Stafford at various venues, with dances at Castroville and the White Was Pavilion Bar. Prominent names such as Alann Curtis and Rudds are tied to dances and Midway venues across early September.
A string of break-ins occurred overnight resulting in at least nine homes robbed. Victims include residents on East Dark Avenue and West area streets, with jewelry and cash stolen. Affected houses report intruders slipping through windows and doors while residents slept, one resident awakened by a noise and observations of a small van nearby. Police noted multiple rooms and valuables ransacked, with the exact motive and perpetrator still under investigation.
The city recreation document lists Alto 2X1 entries for Fan hadenio's first excel day on October 4. Viv Behnitz, athletic director, notes the parade around Aimilorin plaza will lead to a living field with hot foods and a judging of wheeled vehicles.
Steffler resigns as athletic head citing his city council membership. The board named Sam C. Bell acting chairman to supervise the program under mayor and chamber guidance. The move follows the belief that an outsider should be appointed to lead the athletics unit.
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