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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1928
Page
3
The nation mourns the death of Bennett as German Irish fliers are expected to land at Bolling to attend the funeral. The official reception in the capital may be postponed due to surrounding circumstances. President Coolidge will have a limousine at Union Station to transport the fliers wife and mother to Arlington Cemetery for final services.
The body of Floyd Bennett arrived in New York and left Grand Central for burial near Admiral Peary. A large procession formed at the armory on Lower Park Avenue as crowds filed by the casket draped in black. Commander Richard E Byrd and Bennett’s family accompanied the hearse with military and naval escorts while airplanes overhead paid tribute.
Friday detectives and prohibition officers raided a house on South San Marcos street, seizing two large stills and gallons of mash. Twenty six gallons of whiskey were confiscated. A 2 year old man was arrested.
Detective J A Laure investigated a disturbance at Buen Vista and Pecos streets Friday morning where a 48 year old Mexican man sold a popular drink for 50 cents a swiz. Chemical analysis showed corn whiskey mixed with marihuana producing a stronger effect.
Martin Madden veteran congressman from Illinois died in his office in Washington after an acute heart attack. He collapsed at his desk and passed away within minutes before physician Representative Birovich of New York could reach him.
Officers investigated a fatal intruder incident after Mrs. Huber reported a blond intruder about 120 pounds entering via a side window during a prize fight evening. She suspected either Alise Mary Buechks or a visitor, but later implied her husband might have been joking. The death occurred between 10:28 and 11, with Keith Huber among two sons left.
Mrs. Plynt, after a week of illness, dies unexpectedly at home while under care after an auto ride with Mr Huber. Her son Keith Plynt and another relative are en route from Tawrence Oklahoma to San Antonio for funeral planning.
The Gon Will Committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at 11 a.m. Monday, April 40, to perfect arrangements for the entertainment of members of the special fair being made next week in Mexico by delegates to the National Foreign Trade council in Touston. The special train carrying the delegate will arrive in San Antonio Saturday morning, May 72, en route back to Touston from Mexico. Whiter Watthall is chairman of the Good Will committee.
A report notes Deputy Returning Briscoe, Deputy Samames, and others in a case involving extradition to Ban Amion. The piece references William Elven and a court member of the Finck errors, with ties to New Orleans and New Orthane. Published details describe ongoing arrangements for extradition.
The annual style contest at the Gunter hotel judges costumes with dress, posture, shoes, hair, accessories, and rouge as key factors. Miss Lillian Peek notes eight years of origin, thirty five points for effect, and a three day event with over 2000 items judged by about fifteen judges. Winners announced Saturday morning at the municipal auditorium followed by a style show.
The city health department drops its planned observance of Child Health Week and a school auditorium dance after failing to gain rebel cooperation. Dr. W A King cites altered school programs as the reason for the cancellation.
The Ladies Aid society of a Lutheran church will host a bunco party and bake sale at the Culbra road church, Sunday afternoon at the stated time. Proceeds benefit church activities and community outreach.
Norman Macleod, director of the San Antonio YMCA boys department, will interview promoters for the Y camp at Kerrville. Jeff for Austin reports Friday morning. Frederick, director of the boys department, will depart for Waco with Macleod to attend the Texas Association of YMCA Bays Work Secretaries convention, where Frederick serves as vice president.
An unclear note states Chambers plans to relinquish his left-handed golf clubs in a peculiar exchange involving several figures. A missent letter to San Antonio’s mayor sparked unintended consequences and a chain of misdirected communications amid local officials.
A Dawson and Water streets upgrade proposal was filed with Street Commissioner Paul E Sterner by a committee of property owners. Proposals include widening Dawson Street Walnut to Elm and extending to Atarr Street, plus Water Street extension to Uduston Street. Nearby residents also seek a bridge over Som Jrdro Creek linking Castro and West Poplar streets.
An attorney in San Antonio objects to Judge John F. Cundy's denial of ausudy his objection in a corporate court case. The court imposed a five dollar fine for contempt as the attorney persisted in silent objection.
A special San Antonio Traffic Club meeting is announced for 12 g'elovk Monin at the MSA. Guests of the Southern Steamship company will include Harvey C. Miller president George W. Delaney vice president and traffic manager and H T Lind general agent. Gibbs Doyle serves as secretary treasurer.
A thief stole a truck carrying spring clothing from 1904 Main avenue reported Friday. The vehicle loaded with haberdashery valued at 700 dollars was taken at Augusta steel and Lexington avenue, with the incident tied to the Chicago Dye works.
A benefit screening of the film Beau Geste titled Tenn Geste will be held at the Princess theater in the morning of May under the auspices of the Alders association of Minin avenue senior school. Proceeds will go to the school athletic fund.
Miss Laecille Parker spoke to the Bexar Medical Association on deafness and school responsibility. She argued reflecting hearing relates to poor eyesight and urged schools to detect and correct hearing issues in pupils.
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