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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1928
Page
21
Corinne Rich surveys late summer fur fashions in Fifth Avenue showing caracul furs trimmed with martens and beaver. Velvet gowns dominate shop windows with blue tones and velvet hats pairing with lace and feather accents as Saratoga fashion season opens.
Retired Captain Otho Budd died Friday night at his residence 1008 Carson Street after ill health. He is survived by a son serving in the Philippines and a daughter in New Orleans, Mrs Peddicord, who was to arrive from New Orleans by Sunday. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
G. vr. Tuttle, former exalted ruler of the Incal Elks lodge, will report on the Grand Tale reunion held recently in Miami Fla. A regular lodge meeting follows Monday night with a smoker and vendor entertainment. E. Smeltz named smoker chairman.
Dan Wabham, 37 North Richter Street, a 37 year old Black man, was injured in a collision at Town and Mesquite streets Saturday. Hubbard's car and an auto driven by Barney Wal Teed, 318 Chicago Boulevard, were involved, Wallace wagon sustained damage.
Fort Worth officials arrange funeral for Filmo Martin 20 formerly of Fort Worth found unconscious near shore last night. he was rushed to a hospital but died. Authorities continue investigations into the incident.
Aug 4 reports a heat wave across the eastern coast killing six in 24 hours with no immediate relief. The Weather Bureau predicts continued warmth and a chance of showers tomorrow as record highs around 90 are noted. Thunderstorms cause damage in the Boston area and drownings occur in New England waters. A local doctor, Dr William F. Luter, has returned to practice at 814 Gibbs Bld.
The Junior Business and Professional Women's club schedules a dinner at the Gunter hotel on Wednesday evening August 8. Speakers include Lieut W Q Barickson co pilot of the army balloon that won the Gordon Bennett cup for America Philly Stapp convention manager of the American Legion and Ernest A Baelz president of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce. William Ithy will sing a short program. Members of the Junior Chamber and the San Antonio chapter National Acronzurle association will be guests.
Col Herbert A White and Arthur Michael will represent San Antonio in speeches before the Scottish Rite Masons of the Lower Rio Grande Valley at their quarterly meeting at the Stonewall Jackson hotel in San Benito on April 15. P D Mathis and G G Grabenheimer will attend from San Antonio, with Gen Gabriel R Cervera and other southern republic Masons delivering fraternal greetings.
In Corporation court Judge John F. Ouson presided with Police Commissioner Phil Wright in attendance. Fines reached up to 100 dollars for drunkenness, disorder, and traffic violations. Names listed include Milam Raphael, Fred John Nevins, Joe Russell, Jessie Gypln, and others with varying penalties from 5 to 50 dollars.
Mire J M Glass a WG TSOE leader and prominent hybridman was appointed chairman for Ban Antonid and Hexor county of the anti Smith Democrats of Teranos geoseation by Alvin G Moody Hooston state ebnirman. She will organize Hoover st President clubs across the city and county.
The Karot kin organization celebrates the nearing completion of a expanded home furnishing store in San Antonio. Since starting small fifty years ago the firm has grown on loyal patronage and honest merchandising. The revamped facility will feature modern departments, improved space, and enhanced decor, inviting residents to visit and view the enhanced institution.
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