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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1928

Page

15

Cocal Theater Programs Attract A Week of Shows

Local enthusiasts will not miss the Bon Antonio theater offerings this week. The lawn fills with promising programs including "The Legion of the Wonderned" and "This Old Soul." Gene Lewin presents teombly toyomedy while Dolores Din Bin delivers a vaudeville act at the Majestic. Also on view is "Tailes Night" and William Royd stars in "Skyscraper" for the Princesary of Toring.

Bon Antonio Thedlora Legion of the

Texas Movie Week Highlights at Local Theaters

The Texas release rundown lists "Wings" directed by Wal diam Wellman with Gary Cooper and May Wray, and notes audiences responding to "The Legion of the Condemned." Publix presents "Med Rot Capers" as the week’s feature, with a cast and dancers featured across multiple theaters including Palace and Rialto. Other titles include "Ladies Night" and Western dramas with star ensembles, music, and vaudeville acts shaping a busy cinema week.

Hon Drougac Legion of the Condemned Texas San Antinio Waldiam Wellman Wings Wellman Irastor Gary Cooper Halen Kennedy Daveb Siaters Itutehine Holloway Gould Ulitton Ernest Mauser Hilly Muth

San Antonio wholesale vegetable trade prices shift Monday

The San Antonio wholesale market showed price changes Monday as traders noted new trends and demand. Prices for celery and related produce moved, with celery rising and other items fluctuating. Local poultry market and other commodities also saw price adjustments in quiet trading sessions.

San Antonis Rhaner Novia Mondas Liniice Wan Sanrioh Wits

Violin Pupils Win Prizes in Music Club Contest

Violin pupils win prizes in a contest held by a local music club. The event featured several students from Westnourland College area and nearby school groups. Judges noted skill among young players and announced prize winners at a midweek ceremony.

L. A Mary Louise Walliser Dixie Mac Kime James J. Lewid Jr Tureday Musical Club Music Club

New Schedule atar lds and travel offers amid changes

A fragmented notice outlines a new schedule for a local group or school with travel options and revised times. It mentions Monday and Tuesday activities, a deadline or cutoff, and student allowances or stipends. The text also references a new event or program beginning soon with teams and travel arrangements.

City Passes Laque Order Amid Turbulent Debates

A city council approved a Laque order after hours of discussion. Officials and residents voiced concerns over enforcement and potential impact on local businesses. The vote proceeded with a narrow margin and prompted immediate responses from affected parties.

Local Produce Prices Abruptly Listed in Fragmented Trade Notes

A noisy, partially legible OCR listing shows varied produce prices and items including bananas, oranges, celery, lemons, and other goods. The garbled text names multiple fruits and vegetables with inconsistent prices and units, plus scattered references to locations and vendors, all presented like a crowded market bulletin.

GUNMEN SHOOT GIRL IN THEATRE NEAR CHICAGO

In Chicago area a masked gang opened fire at a suburban theater injuring two girls and robbing the cashier. Gertrude Plante died later with $1500 theater receipts missing. Gertrude Degaway survived the attack as she tended the cashier cage during a Sunday showing. Police sought the gunmen as witnesses described the dramatic escape scene.

Giun Gertrude Plante

Freight GAT Looms Over San Antonio Route

A disrupted notice details planned hearings and meetings about a freight gate project affecting routes and health impacts. Officials warn hearings may be moved or canceled with meetings planned in September and October.

Aaidhioe Ceeigl Raiea San Amninto Lende Lettie Drnkett Sont Sondoweatern Tanwingie Witeratiate Acter Vermissioner Taawkett Dawkett Betderecretary

Kelly Operations Officer Moved to Hawaii Station

A garbled report states Kelly Operations Officer reassigned to Hawaii Station. Details are unclear due to transcription errors but imply changes in personnel and routine operations with references to locations and daily activities.

Kelly Hawaii

50 000 Political Prisoners Freed

Fragmented OCR reads about a large release of political prisoners with unclear surrounding details. The text mentions nations, dates, and political figures in a garbled format, making precise attribution difficult.

Couple Follow Child in Death

In a fragmented report two adults appear linked to the death of a child. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text, but the piece references a couple connected to the incident and mentions names and places in partial form. Further clarity is needed to confirm identities, location, and outcome.

Peggy Hopkins Joyce Heads Home From Europe Tour

Peggy Hopkins Joyce returns home after touring Europe and Paris her travels include wearing a $500000 necklace she claims to have bought herself. A photo shows her in a famous French taxicab.

Peggy Hopkins Joyce Paris Europe

Proposals Stir Debate Over Mexico Border Trade Plan

A Mexican border trade proposal draws debate as Antonio Whaley clarifies the plan. Whaley cites government figures from Nuevo Leon and mentions Monterrey and Laredo. The measure faces mixed support and possible financial backing, with sponsors seeking favorable committee action.

Mexican Americans Plan Government Office Assembly

A fragmented OCR note mentions Mexican Americans organizing a chamber of commerce in Mexico and the United States to plan an event. Names such as Antonia and Garjie Santbanes appear in uncertain contexts. The passage references May events and a committee meeting for organizational purposes.

Cominepeeea Rai Santbanes Sligmbey Eile Antonia Chamber United States Mexico

American Women Fined and Sentenced on Turkish Charge

Article reports on American women fined and sentenced for an alleged Turkish charge. It mentions Mike Lith Sabelerson of Berkeley and others connected to the case. Details are garbled but indicate legal action and penalties imposed locally.

Shovssa Werke Mike Lith Sabelerson Berkeley Clyp

Grant Court Order Closes 2 Places in Gambling Probe

A court order in Grant County shuts two locations amid a gambling investigation. The action names defendants including Walter Mynan and Hie Chie austin itt ot Resista as parties. The context cites local authorities, with references to Oswouw Kin and other entities in the probe.

Austin Walter Mynan Hale Pisa Santen Bae Wing

Untitled historical farming note with mixed reports

Fragmentary OCR item describes agricultural trials and farm life with mentions of crops hogan Sick and all, field work, and local figures. It references Amarilla, George Wiehe, a Weehuphile item, and various unnamed observers, suggesting a long, rambling community diary rather than a single clear news event.

Trade Gurney Attains Seventy One Tee Places

An article fragment describes a trades event at the Uber building in Commercy and Minneuvl Mowry area with participants moving from Ai to Corpus Ghyleth. It mentions Springs, Bingley Lakes, and a multi day campaign led by Uwenrty pinewound. The text references Autumn and a route toward Sin Angele with several named locales and people.

Qin Salonika Wea Alincent Minvell Saerthirs Depmrbourt Uber Commercy Minnouevl Mowry Chee Willie An Tun Aglee Willy Lie Xeukiou Hss Hee Mock Wilk Csiro Tor Ainner Jk Uwenrty Dvo Oller Uaide

Await New Archbishop Appointment Amid Mexican Catholic Tensions

An unofficial memo from Mexican church circles says a papal appointment for a new archbishop is anticipated as exile prelates and church factions face possible upheaval. The unnamed source notes the Holy See will announce the selection through its official channels, amid questions about Catholic unity in Mexico.

Archbistiay Mastiniero Atetonio Montay Cates Holy See

Open Bids For Barracks Bid Process Stirs Contention

The item details bids for barracks with multiple bidders and delays. Parker and Conte are named among involved parties as bids progress amid questions of eligibility and timing. Officials note continued evaluation and potential next steps after the latest submission window closes.

Thomas Downs to Lecture NGA in San Antonio

The speaker, Thomas Downs, a renowned theologian, will lecture at the Catholic event in San Antonio. The archbishop endorses the talk as a chance for leaders to refresh their faith and engage with church ideals as a musical program by the Knights of Columbus accompanies the evening.

Thomas Downs NGA Drewus Dvetarer Upeka Kim Ehiteetles Sunelly Anchbishop Soeil Lion Kuighrs Columbus Suth Weveril San Antonio

Oil magnate Gomes to aid Tarreda field venture

Oil magnate Gomes plans to contribute to the Tarreda field project as South Texas and New Mexico affiliates explore early development. Barnsley, a pioneer in Alo erent Lured mit Wistrivt and other ventures, is cited among investors as preparation for infrastructure like roads and paving. The project aims to attract national funding and expand crude operations in the Teane area, with long term prospects for regional oil output.

Barnsley Alo Erent Mit Wistrivt Run Tarreda Wiha Brew Vepeeson Durnsky South Tene Baenshey Tlein Unik United States

Clash In China Described In Brief Dispatch

A wire dispatch reports about 10,000 troops clash near Sitanghat with heavy fighting 10 miles south of Dyuun and near Teimin as Nationalists aim to seize the area within a day or two. Casualties and details remain unconfirmed.

China Sitanghat Ajicil Vmfieint Bodny Hughie Dyiuun Unul Teimin

American Slain Defending Girls at Mission Dormitory

In Suangipat on April 1 Dr. Mout, superintendent at Tsining hospital, was killed by Nationalist soldiers while defending a girls dormitory. The incident involved Tao forces who fired on the missionary group as they attempted to enter the dormitory, with Dr. Seymour also attempting to intervene before being slain.

Bob Samhay Lobe Deel Jennings Tao Meley

City Offers Extra Land to Buyers

City announces extended land sale options with added parcels for prospective buyers amid ongoing development plans. Officials emphasize increased access to municipal tracts and street widening projects to attract investment and boost neighborhood growth.

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