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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1927
Page
15
Rescue parties from Langley field rushed to the scene after a crash near the air station. Despite quick arrival, both men were dead when extricated. Recovery attempts aimed to untangle the machine from wreckage and assess damage.
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Fragmentary notes reference Pleasanton figures including Mesdames B and Allen and Belle Smith hosting at a Sunday guest event. Mentions of a board of officers testing new items and a Lieut appear in incomplete phrases about local social activity.
Delegates from the Lions club travel to McAllen for the district convention on May 1 and 12. They will visit San Antonio on the return trip to inspect the Lions playground and plaza in Alamo Plaza, per club president Wid. Higelus. A breakfast, a playground break, and a business district parade are planned, with a golf tournament feature for the convention. Pastor I. M. Lewis and wife from Center Point were seen shopping in San Antonio Tuesday.
The annual Report of the Chest will include all activities for 1926, the current financial status, and a listing of the 1827 subscribers contributing five dollars or more. F. Batleson, executive secretary, announced Tuesday that 4500 copies will be printed.
Ex-Kelly Captain C B Giffin, formerly off Meliy i, passed through San ALA or route to Fairfield Obie with new Toligtns, transpore fro San Die oe. A fragmentary item notes travel on Tuesday, mentions a Weebah Luckipick, and an advertisement asking for a key.
Two seven-year-old twins Edward and Frederick Drennon report their collie mix Avehie missing from 124 Bradley Street. The dog is brown and white, mostly white, with a white markings. The mother asks anyone who finds Avehie to contact her at the same address.
A garbled report notes an inventor’s method of egg flaking, sent to C. C. Teel secretary of a manufacturers association. The inventor mentions a financing request and a possible factory use in San An.
Narrative from a contended scene unfolds with Gray aiding wife Mrs Snyder in violent act against her husband. Details include multiple blows with a sash weight and chloroform involved, as Gray describes striking the victim and the husband dying after a sequence of actions.
The Tobin ticket opens its campaign with a rally at 3 o clock Tuesday night in the new park on Hawmond Street Highland Park San Antonio. Both sides schedule meetings through May 10 the city election. Commissioners Tambert Wright Steffler and Buebick to speak at the cue side night rally.
Margaret Worrell of the city chamber of commerce reports a surge of inquiries about San Antonio and travel options. On Tuesday thirty eight inquiries arrived, covering 19 states and the Philippines, with daily totals rising above usual winter levels but now averaging ten fewer than the seasonal norm.
The Business Girls plan a May Day breakfast at the YWCA on Speora Street at 7 a.m. The event will feature decorated tables and speeches to raise funds for George Muavevick’s cause. Committee members and volunteers will organize early preparations and invite community support.
A man named William Hein remains without contact with his family for 23 years. He reportedly faced harsh times, with unclear details on his whereabouts and efforts to reconnect. Authorities or local groups may assist in locating relatives or confirming his last known location in St. Toe, Michigan.
A veteran of the Tl era received a presidential pardon amid questions about the exchange of favors. The report notes political maneuvering around the pardon and references unnamed witnesses and motives, leaving the exact quid pro quo unclear.
Defendant acts as own attorney after being charged with assault. Prosecutor aids in drafting a motion for a new trial with Judge McGollan Burnett presiding. Complainant Mrs Callia Simpson testified, judge found guilt and fined $100. defendant jailed until ruling on the motion.
Two men known as Inebriates were jailed after an arrest at Mart Avenue and Travis Street. One escaped, and a deputy handcuffed the other to a telephone post while pursuing the fugitive. Moments later both were recaptured and taken to the city jail.
Prowlers failed to break into the Bexar laundry warehouse at 328 Castro Street, early Tuesday, after being deterred by Sam Williams, night watchman, who reported the incident to police.
An urgent plea went out Tuesday to support the San Antonio police and fire pension fund ball in the municipal auditorium on Saturday night. Officials cited rising monthly pension costs and urged broad support. Chief J. I. Serean and secretary Jobn Me Hugo Jr reported only 41000 in tickets sold toward an 80000 goal, as San Antonio plans a major dance event to boost funds.
Mrs Margaret Burton of Kansas City writes that after years without children she found joy through motherhood and offers to advise other married women seeking happiness. She states she has no product to sell and will keep correspondence confidential at 8393 Massachusetts Street, Kansas City, Mo.
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