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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1928

Page

8

Nobile Plans Polar Flight Preparations for King’s Day

General Nobile heads Italy’s Polar expedition and says no further test flights are planned before the dirigible’s launch from King's Bay. He notes the Italia performed well in tests and outlines staged steps toward Arctic flight via King’s Bay, with possible moves to Lenia Land and a later river crossing in Canada.

Stolt Germany Astherian Nobile Spiebergen Northert Huse Nobile King’s Bay

West Summit reception for Mrs Walker and Mrs Coldwell

A charming afternoon gathering at Mrs. Walkers West Summit home honored by Dr Critz and Mr George Walker. Guests received by Mrs Walker and Mrs Coldwell, with contributions from Mrs George Walker Jr and others. Floral decor featured pink roses ferns and pink wax tapers in living and library rooms.

Walker Phillip Coldwell West Summit Place Dr. Critz Dallas George Walker Lanting Grace Lucky Lillian Wee Siemans Cowley L. J. Hart Coldwell George Walker Jr Luling Crug Wili Gregg Bair Nell Perver Fred Harnan Day J. JI. AlleGeher J. T. de Lesderaier Elizabeth Wichardson Katherina Huntress Fila Tuftler

Biennial workers named for women’s clubs effort

Two women help steer the biennial with roles in Houston and off hotel vice chairmanship. Mrs. H. H. Heyde of Houston serves as second vice chairman while Mrs. L. P. Peck holds the hotel vice-chairman post, aiding planning and coordination.

H.H. Heyde Houston L. P. Peck Off

Lavish Society Dinner Decorated With Roses and Lace

An Austin social page notes Mrs Arthur Guenther hosting at Tiny William street with Madeira embroidery and table settings in white and gold. Guests include Mrs Crockett Bayder and Misses Dossett and Beckman among many others. The Battle of Flowers events feature numerous dignitaries and society figures with boxes and dinners planned around the parade.

Arthur Guenther William-street Adolph Wagner Inchal Inbert Leeds Wilgon of Witts Mary Louise Guenther Helen Nix Mary Marrelly Beckman Annie Louise Beckman Barbara Church Snd Alfred Ueckamns Frances Dossett Ware Stanley Swift Waco Edward Tews King's Misa, Dossett Battle of Flowers R. MM Middlebrook J. F. Jarratt William Wolfé Me. Worl F. L. Hillyer George Houston Lamar Seeligson

Ideals Forsaken At Congress Of D A A

April 12 Washington reports the D A A and Daughters of the American Revolution opened their thirtieth seventh convention with talks on preparedness and resolutions. Protests over national policy and alleged blacklistings surfaced as delegates debated whether to require national officers to publish policies for member consideration. A pacifist delegate noted tensions between loyalty and principle amid criticisms of the national leadership.

Washington Coolidge Society Roy D ‘the Nation Ita Drmn Reds

36th Division Men Plan Reunion Here

The 36th Division men plan a reunion of the machine gun company members from Mundr Second Texas division, tied to the American Legion convention in San Antonio. Philip Stapp, national commander, says details are being worked out by the Legion convention bureau. B Helsley of Cleatorne, secretary of the reunion group, arranged for family reservations and outfit coordination.

Ion American “Legion San Antonio Vez American’ Legion Philip Stapp B. Helsley Cletiorne

Purse with Gems and Check Reported Lost

A purs e containing gems and a $85,000 tashiora check plus a 20K word item were reported missing. The theft was reported by A. RR. Forsythe of 4141 Margayet Street. A traveling salesman offered a sample of genuine Persian Orient and French tapestries to be sacrificed at a display due to illness on display at the St. Anthony Hotel.

A. RR. Forsythe Margayet Street Colthilling St. Anthony Hotel

Man Arrested for Theft At Local Grocery Store

A 25 year old man was arrested after three jars of goods were reported stolen from a Guvers Street grocery. Witnesses describe a man riding a streetcar and claiming he was enroute to a picnic. Police report details remain unclear.

Jou Howan le Guvers Atreet

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