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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1928

Page

19

FLIER ESCAPES PLANE BY MIRACLE AT KELLY FIELD

Cadet William J. Crosswell describes a near fatal ditching after a Martin bomber crash seven miles northwest of Kelly field. He survived by parachute before the wreckage, while Cadet Dawson died in the incident. Funeral services for Dawson held at Kelly field with escort and band.

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Canada Gets 5 Tourists Montreal Aug 4 1028

In Montreal a report states that more than 3 600 000 American automobiles will travel toward the Dominican during the 1028 summer vacation season. The estimate comes from the department of colonization and development of the Ganodias Pacific railway.

Montreal Que United States Department of Colonization and Development Ganodias Pacifio Railway

Bolfer Kills Boy at Athletic Ball Event

Ogden Utah Aug 4 K K Bieffensen Salt Lake City attorney drove a golf ball at high speed that struck a truck fifteen feet from the tee, instantly killing 6 year old Naba Texler of Ogden. The fatal blow shattered the boy’s skull.

Hy International Keven Service Ogden Utah K. K. Bieffensen Salt Lake City al- Frost Naba Texler

Pair Freed on Bond in Prohibition Cases

State commissioner G C Rowan and Selma Stoker faced liquor case charges and were released on 500 dollar bonds after hearings. Frank Shirley, charged with possession of ten gallons of liquor, was similarly freed on bond late Friday.

G. C. Rowan Selma Stoker Whoistinn Frank Shirley

Child of Opportunity Wins Theater-L A Light Contest

Miss Gene Wolters is named winner in the Texas theater-L A Light personality contest. She earns a chance to perform on Publix stage, reflecting a notable opportunity for the young entrant.

Gene Wolters Texas Theater-L

Miss Gene Wolters Wins Personality Girl Contest

Miss Gene Wolters of San Antonio wins the Personality Girl title in Texas theater contest sponsored by Light Texas. She will perform with Gen Galvan in Publix stage shows for four weeks starting next Saturday at the Texas theater with Gems. If she proves herself, a New York run and national exposure follow under a con and three-year contract.

Gene Wolters Light Texas Woltere San Anlonid Gen Galvan Publix Gems Andeu New York Miss Wolters

FTC Moves To Force Paramount Lasky Block Hooks

Washington August 4 The Federal Trade Commission plans to ask a federal court for an order against Paramount-Lasky to end block hooking of films. Officials say the move will prompt distribution changes in Hollywood as major distributors require theaters to take all or none of a film. Melonplaine notes the industry widely blocks titles.

Berslea Washington Federal Trade Commission Dparamount-Y famous-Lasky Corporation Ig UN Lense Certa Oxyeplians Veie Melonplaine

Thief Visits Pastor's House on Unekheers Street

A thief entered the home of Mew J. Scott Budlong at 18 North Unekheers Street and caused a disturbance. Budlong reported the incident to a friend on Saturday, noting the break in occurred after his ten day absence.

J. Scott Budlong Unekheers Street Pal Ilnn

Cherry Chest Contest Begins In City Wide Event

The contest lists prizes including 200 for top entries and 25s for several special awards. Participating firms range from ABOA Building Co to Yellow Line with numerous local businesses and institutions supporting the event.

Sprint Aboa Building Company Alamo Auto Company Alamo Fouls Company Aztec Theater Alamo Driverless Alamo Jewelry Pharoan Barrett Whvr Wonnet Canarro Cheeey Tiossam U. A. Duprier Manufacturing Company L, BE Fite, Fomby

Box Car Thieves Hit Katy Yards Steal Tires and Tubes

George Lane, special agent for the railroad, reported to police Saturday that thieves visited the Katy railway yards and broke into a car on a siding taking a number of tires tubes and rims. The incident remains under investigation.

Katy George Lane

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