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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1928
Page
19
April 20. The Balkan peninsula reels from successive earthquakes that devastate Adrianople Varna and other Balkan towns. Tremors level ancient Goth Gorath and Severn and flood coasts with tidal waves. The Varna quake causes heavy damage and floods the harbor.
Advice touts a simple routine to tame hair and banish dandruff. A narrator praises Danderine for dissolving buildup, brightening natural color, and making styling easier while claiming it leaves hair soft and gleaming.
A Boston guest and Baltimore host entertain with pink decor and crystal candleholders. Westmoreland College students honor graduates with an afternoon at a Mount Vernon Court home, featuring a reception, table displays, and floral arrangements.
Lucille Hamilton of Thomas school stands out among attractive San Antonio school queens in the School Queen's parade closing the Fiests de San Jacinto festival Saturday night.
Mrs Henry Burney entertains with a dinner party for Mrs Court land Brows and Miss Andy Dewly at the Argyle Motel. Invitations list numerous gatherings across city society, including a Keillyville dinner, lakeside visits, and a chartered trip to Washington. Upcoming plans feature the Fidelis Matrons on Monday and the Beacon Club activities at the Plain Hotel.
Eighteen towns in the border district will be visited on a two day trade tour by Howell officials of the chamber of commerce. The trip, set for Thursday and Friday, May 4 and 5, aims to showcase industry and trade opportunities. The tour will include Pearsall, Hulley, Big Wells, Bronderpe, Crystal City, Carving Springs, Asherton, Del Rio, Brackettville, Uvalde, Avelle, Kuippa, Sabinal, and other communities.
A Mississippi man was found shot and killed beside his automobile on a highway near Corinth. The victim was discovered by a passerby after a pistol was fired at close range, and authorities are pursuing a lead involving a Toldup man seen nearby. Investigators describe the incident as a fatal shooting with no immediate motive identified.
A report describes two men carrying out a bank robbery at a Canadian institution, taking an estimated $25,000. The article provides names and details that are unclear due to OCR errors but notes the incident occurred at a Canada bank and involved two suspects. The piece outlines police responses and ongoing investigations.
Flood waters receded in parts of Georgia and South Carolina as residents prepared for spring conditions. Towns along rivers reported steady drops while some areas remained flooded and homeless, with evacuation centers and relief efforts ongoing. Local officials warned of lingering currents and urged caution as waters slowly fell.
The Alzafar Shrine hosts a dance tonight at 8 o'clock with the Scottish Rite pavilion as the venue. The event honors Native American individuals and their wives, showcasing a cultural evening.
Spanish language report from Mejica City says the warship Apavo will begin a training voyage from Vera Cruz. Commodore Lida Hurtado is named onboard as the ship sails toward a new cruise starting point with Mejican naval units.
The Casino Club announces a regular weekly dinner and dance at the San Antonio ballroom on Murray Street. Patron Sarli will conduct the orchestra, and the dances will proceed as usual under the club leadership, expected to attract about 100 members.
A health advisory claims six months old babies should drink ounces per daily weight and suggests amounts scale with body weight. It cites Fletcher's Custoring and urges careful fluid intake, but the garbled text raises questions about accuracy and reliability of the guidance.
Fragmented OCR reveals a dense schedule of church gatherings, school events, and club meetings across St Anthony area. Mentions of seniors, mass intentions, officers elected, and multiple organizations including Delphian chapter and Woman’s groups.
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