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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1928

Page

6

Oman Relief Gorp Meets SUA at Joint Convention

The wiry avi sonal convention of thy dipattwaut gt Tesse hosts a meeting Thursday. Susie Wrishr epiieh gmt eonit, will be invited to be void with a committee. Tobhus commander of the OF will ent the meeting. J. S Rainy will preside over CoM. Clurubery will welcome elegies and L. TD. Waggott will respond. Mrs. Bledew Wilbert, president of Jour corps, greets visitors. welcome will be prepared by Mrs. Mund Green and others.

Tad Tobhus Toshfuss

Gollen anniversary hosts at Koerner family gathering

Clara C reports a large family anniversary event with George Koerner and relatives from the Sn Ancanie-Cosinu clih attending. The celebration included extended family, gowns described, and plans for future entertaining as Mrs. Knarner and others hosted guests and discussed forthcoming events.

Clara C Pancoast Gollen Weilding George Koernee Sn Ancanie-Cosinu Clih Aumkre Ao Keatif Roerner Assistey Vn Theie Hope Ood Ella Koerner Collinge Abe Charter Garvin Thastan Ate Wil Mere Koerner Fie German Comanl Cir Tateteke Juopicke Thoek Ryetlur Coilinge Garvin George Roemer Alre Eli Herighere Nwa Briday Siri Anil Mb J.T. Loving

Local notices and names from a dated society page

Fragmented OCR lists names and events from a society section including engagements marriages and officials with many garbled spellings and unreadable phrases. It references Miss Teen selections, a governor, and a church ceremony with multiple named individuals and locations but details are largely unclear due to damage.

Candles Prove Poor Theft Safeguard

A Mesiean enquistilia reports that mer ine wie keays Weieven seven hisgitrerd supibess when thieves pierced taatetoni. Didier eeqeatted tete tives hula itierei was penn, ite leave hytte candle tighe ionie sith wane dette dalle ines wile wb toni. POO paints yh yate ene pei were stden sitienug magelek frag ihe mute beri abelliing momus tas wet cotvingpet elabet, oh mexigan sont wae erteetealy-4-

Pier Taatetoni Didier Hula Itierei Penn Toni Poo Abelli

Jump From Plane Mystery Sparks AVIation Debate

A garbled OCR note describes a dramatic eight second fall from a plane, mentions a person named Paty Pokies and a pilot or crew member Willa Samy, and references a safety or evasion incident. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or locations, but centers on an aerial event and ensuing discussion.

Ain Trent Paty Pokies

Colonel's Daughter Patsy Knox Killed in Apparent Attack

Fragmentary report says Patsy Knox, daughter of a colonel, was killed in an apparent assault. Details are unclear with garbled names and locations but indicate a violent incident with at least one person charged or noted. Further verification needed.

Patsy Knox Vancoeve Wott Apa Colinevil Vance Mirenchits Chintherak Woleed Necure & Uhicheeing Kinane Wincher, Merahall & Wendell Redneck Alva

Anger Can't Make Speed in a Texas Murder Case

A garbled early report notes Frank Hamer and others connected to a murder case in Texas with a reward offered. The fragment mentions a grand jury, alleged conspiracies, and lawmen pursuing charges, with unclear details about location and dates.

Film as Political Tool Shapes 1940 Wing Campaigns

New York voters will soon learn the value of telecast and cinema in the November elect campaign as RCA head Sarnoff and others push film visuals. The moving pictures era expands reach with studios and theaters presenting candidates and agendas to sway public opinion.

New York Tex Arly Moving Pictures David Sarnell

Island Chieftain Sentenced to Die for Slaying Police

An island chieftain was sentenced to death after being found guilty of fatally slaying a police officer. Court records show the verdict followed a lengthy trial with testimony from multiple witnesses and police officials. The ruling cites the severity of the crime and upholds the standard penalties for murder in the jurisdiction.

Mexican Accused in Balera Stabbing Case

A Mexican national is accused in a stabbing incident at 40h House Baie Menive, with ongoing investigations by local authorities. The case involves a minor witness and unidentified accomplices, as officers pursue leads and collect evidence.

Balera Mandy Tardi

Holdup Suspect Held by Police Detective Colin Uhighs Mapa TUK

A police detective named Colin Uhighs Mapa TUK holds a holdup suspect after a brief incident on AW Mitathorny Street. Bail or charges are not specified in the readable text.

Colin Uhighs Ferhinnis Mitathorny Street

Address by Coolidge Stirs D A R Meeting in Washington

April 16 report on D A R gathering in the capital as delegates hear speeches on national defense, pacifism, and education. Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau defends defense programs while urging broader American traditions in schools and society.

Washington Presidenlvoile Daughoers Congress Lhe Park Opposi Io Lo Aui aAlfred J. Brosseau Brouseau Ite le Rury Bailid Tilcke Mrassrionource Lyle of Hoston D. A Muilitarium Adres Gailie

Community Groups Hold Meetings Across San Antonio

A long list of local clubs and associations reported events this week. Officers were elected for the Washington Irving Parent-Teacher and the Stephenville Austin school groups, while the Woman's Auxiliary and Garden Club hosted sessions. The Gunter hotel hosted a Merry Maids event with cabaret acts and a San Antonio crowd attending.

Washington Irving Parent- Weather Association Erithy Mo Dahn Kirkiman Dents Twn Henry Frank Setters D. Ji. Meiger A. EB. Heender Johanna Kaight Wid Ann George E.ak. Hardwick Stephun Y. Austin Schout Newton Bag- Felt Mae. St. Young Third View Mes. Springer Tympeat Gunter Hotel Merry Maids Newyowns Texas Morey Molg T. Gi. Geriner Misa Ferest Faith Mise Mahle White Clad

Man Fatally Shot Near Bride Dies at Doorstep

A man was shot and died at home near his bride after a fatal confrontation with rivals at a night scene. Police said the victim, identified only by initials, was found fatally wounded near his doorway and later died. Investigators are reviewing the case and seeking witnesses as they pursue possible suspects.

New Bedford Mills Closed by Strike

Reports say mills in New Bedford are shut due to a strike now claimed 100 percent by workers. The stoppage halts operations at multiple plants and affects local industry and employment.

New Bedford Mills

Globe Sirdler Enters Globe Encircling Race

A chaotic OCR style report describes Araki and Matsui competing in a world encircling race using commercial transport. Araki travels by ship, train, and air from Yokohama toward Sun Yeon then to Seattle, London, Paris, Berlin and back, while Matsui follows a mirrored route. They race sponsored by a Tokyo newspaper with complex itineraries.

Globe Itles Wichita Arai Dappares Waa Sun Yeon Phe Araki Ryunichi Matsui Wan Jii Shimpo Tokio Bote Aneil & Matxas Aruki Cotvene Empress of Avia Victoria Seattle San Frantisco New York Loneon Paris Berlin Musacow Mukden Amt Olfo Matsui

Dressing a Movie Star in Lux Soap Myth

Hollywood wardrobe chiefs rely on Lux soap to preserve costumes and maintain a pristine look during filming. Lux is praised for gentle cleansing that keeps delicate fabrics looking new longer, with studios nationwide adopting the brand for presses from negligees to camping toge.

Hollywood Cal Savetar Metro-Gollwyn- Mayer Wardrose Lux Joe Rapfu Lux Ja

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