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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1929
Page
18
In a Cincinnati riverfront setting the tale follows Diccon West as wealth fades after a will disbursement. He faces debt and a newborn, while Mary waits through floods and hardship. A trust and grandchild clause loom as he hunts for work and a future amid turmoil and a dwindling fortune.
A dramatic scene unfolds with Mary and Diccon aiding a mysterious girl named Stella who longs for freedom from a forced marriage. The group debates safety, past relationships, and future plans as the girl’s past in Boston hints at Carlotta, while a dangerous reckoning looms.
A bizarre report describes a man clipping his ears to fit the appearance required by a film. The attempt involved improvised methods and an adhesive tape solution failed to hold the shape as the ears waved in the breeze. A plastic instrument offered a rescue, and the scene ended with the new contraption passing an approval test.
A dispatch from MENICO CITT Mont reports eight people drowned and fifteen lost after a Mexican storm. The ED Urdeereal Team Gunsmax recovered three men by aterm off the Tabos Talends while fifteen others were lost.
London actress Phylis Tex returned to her husband Tim after a court case over support for their two children. She had left home at 15 for the stage and wrote a note praising his patience. The couple reconciled in court despite prior separation.
In Hidalgo state a canyon near Agua Blanca was marked as a date from the dramatic visit of two large white birds. Col. Roberto Fierro made a forced landing while racing from Mexico City to Raosws City. Captain Dansellia arrived to assist but the Indians stayed outdoors admiring the planes, the sight spurring a festive display rather than any conflict.
In Bexar County the Swift and Bishers No. 1 Berk well 10 miles east of San Antonio shows drilled depth of 564 to 580 feet with a proposed further sinking to Edwards formation if a producer is not found in the Taylor marl around 100 feet deeper. The report notes a potential test and ongoing appraisal.
A Court of record lists numerous named individuals fined for traffic violations with fines stated in dollars. The long roster includes Mur phy Forrest Greer Pritchard Steen Reming Clark King Gree Fell Velentine Stendebach Tova Kenouee Ivory Uritiin Garcia Tor ces Quien Gonzalez Callender Bryant Jones Cude Mer kin Patterson Me Athi Vilatobos and many others. Fines are varied, commonly $5 and a few $2 or $100 for specific offenses. The article also references drunkenness and other infraction categories with corresponding penalties.
The city approved a one and one half mile annex extension amid a pending injunctive suit by residents west of Gupples road. A restraining order hearing is set for Wednesday at 3:30 in the Seventh District Court as Blue Bonnet Mills and T. J. Cobbs Jr prepare the annex ordinance.
Oil notes report drilling activity in the Laredo district with interests and transfers among Garza, Lefevre, and related entities. The piece highlights multiple leases, oil and gas properties, and a push toward production, naming Webb and Webb County areas and several companies involved in ownership changes and acreage transfers.
Joseph M. Hart 7, died Monday morning at his daughter Mrs. A Chemurin’s home in San Antonio after a week’s illness. A native of Germany, he came to the United States about fifty years ago. Survived by widow Annie Hartl, three sons Alfred Joseph Hart of Elmendorf Walter Wort of San Antonio, and two daughters Mesdames Chamartin and FE Zeigenbale. Funeral services Tuesday at the Reformed church chapel with Rev. B E Pennell officiating.
New York dispatch reports that in the last year about 136000 autos were stolen and valued around 1200000 dollars. A large portion of the losses were recovered, according to figures from insurance circles.
Lawrence D Yates, a tall red haired, well built youth, works eight hours daily at Kelly Field and pursues night school studying algebra and English from 6 30 to 10 30 p m three nights weekly. He also models for artists Arpa and Borglum, leading to notable commissions including Confederate Memorial figures and other monuments in South Carolina and Corpus Christi.
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