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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1927

Page

4

Planning AR MAIL TO MEXICO Expand San Antonio Chicago air link

With a one day air passenger service to Chicago planned, officials will discuss extending passenger and mail service into Mexico. A meeting of the airport committee will review opening a San Antonio border flight to Brownsville or Laredo and coordinate with the post office and Mexican government. Whaley notes the one day schedule will start once air mail contracts from Dallas to San Antonio are final.

San Ana Dato Chicago Mexico Parrer Whaley Chamber of Commerce Chamber San Antonio Brownsville Latredo Whaley Post Office Department

Texas Delegates Seek 1928 Span Am War Meet in Detroit

Texas delegates plan to attend the United Spanish War Veterans national meeting opening in Detroit this year. Congressman Harry M. Wurzbach is to be nominated for national commander. Travel issues may shift the 1928 encampment from Havana to another city, with San Antonio members among those attending.

United Spanish War Veterans Texas Detroit Ang Harry M. Wurzbach Hsyane Cuba San Antonio A. A. Luther Alex Chaves Ha’ i Senate George €. Wurzeh

Boy Scout Troops Head to Summer Camps in 2 Camps

In San Antonio, Boy Scout troops depart for summer camps with an advance party led by Troop 1 scoutmaster Reuben Karren leaving Wednesday for a twelve day stay at Rockport. The remaining unit heads out Thursday with Troop 21 under George A. Mather Francis Diaz and Stephen Hawg guiding a Medina River camp on the Somerset road for one week.

San Antonio Reuben Karren Rockport George A. Mather Francis Diaz Stephen Hawg Medina River Somerset Road

Display of Texas Wild Flowers Extended One More Day

Twenty two famous Texas wild flowers on display at Witte Memorial Museum will stay an extra day. San Antonians get another viewing opportunity Tuesday. Miss Ellen J. Schulz, director, announced. The paintings are in the museum’s art galleries.

Texas San Antonians Ellen J. Schulz Witte Memorial Museum

Vote on Closing Cotton Mills Fails

A recent ballot by the Federation of Cotton Spinners in Manchester shows the proposed week long shutdown of mills before Sept 10 to curb production did not win the necessary majority. The announcement notes the result lacks sufficient support among its members.

Manchester England Federation of Cotton Spinners

McCoy's Tablets Promise Weight Gain and Vitality

An Atlantic City reader touts McCoy's Tablets as a flesh producer that fills hollows and boosts health. The ad claims a guaranteed gain of at least 1 pound after four sixty cent boxes or four one dollar boxes, with a money back offer if not satisfied.

Atlantic City McfCloy McCoy America

Thieves Frightened Away From Store Heist Near San Antonio

A report to Deputy Sheriff Doha Garoni states that thieves broke into Charles F Startz's store on the Fredericksburg road six miles from San Antonio, stole an auto river and fled when frightened away by the incident.

Charles F. Startz San Antonio Fredericksburg Surly Vueeday Doha Garoni

Scouts Will Camp at Leakey Ten Days

Part of Bar Scout troop number 33 travels to Leakey to attend Camp Crest for ten days. The camp operates under the direction of the Southwest Texas Council. Scoutmaster Th Murphy will be in charge.

Leakey Bar Scout South West Texas Council Murphy

Money due clerks and judges in erate amendment election

Money owed to clerks and judges from the recent amendment election will be distributed at the Bexar county courthouse Thursday. Miss Lillian Hyson, assistant county treasurer, announced Tuesday. Antonio’s new incinerator project drew praise as eighty tons of garbage were burned in eight hours under Superintendent Tom Kane’s oversight.

Bexar County Lillian Hyson Han Antonio Tampies Trozom Streely Tom Kane Yeporter

Southard to Aid Aviators’ Surgeon in Fort Creckett Fight

Major William W. Southard of the medical corps is ordered to Gulfport to assist in the Fort Creckett action. He is to fly to receive an appointment as flying cadet and provide medical support for the air force.

Southard William W. Southard Medcal Corps Gulveston Fort Creckett In Ang Cade

Former Warden of Prison Dies in Dallas

Johnny Haither, 75, former warden of Huntsville State Penitentiary and longtime superintendent of the municipal farm, died after a month in a local hospital in Dallas. He had a notable career in state corrections and local agricultural administration.

Dallas Johnny Haither Hunts

Tire Dealers to Organize Meet in San Antonio

Texas tire dealers convene at the St Anthony hotel on Wednesday to form an active state association. Over 500 dealers expected with George W. Heinmann of San Antonio to preside. Delegations from Houston El Paso Dallas and others join in supporting the new Texas tire dealers organization Led by CR Meyer and others from the National Tire Dealers Association.

Texas St. Anthony Fhe Perpess George W. Heinmenn San Antonio Toho T. Larsen Tire Dealers Axtoviation Texas Association CR. Meyer National Tire Dealers Association Lawson WS. Gattis Houston EL Paso J. R. Turner Dan English Morgan Cox Dallas

San Antonio Woman Poison Incident At City Hospital

A 26 year old San Antonio woman was in Robert B Green Hospital recovering from poisoning taken internally. Attendants reported despondency led to the act and police said she attempted her life.

San Antonio Robert B. Green Hospital Tursiluy

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