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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1927

Page

8

Young Lovers Endure War and Family Strain

Diana and Michael fall in love while Diana cares for her mentor Islena’s family. Michael enlists as World War I escalates. he is presumed dead but later returns. Diana, torn between marriage and love, endures illness and family duties as Michael becomes a geologist prospecting in America. Dearie’s plight adds urgency to their fragile future.

Michael Grote Pinos Seo Frartista Warry Viennea James Burton Dearie Diana Michael Marsagecon Weario Tomer Klted Actinn New York Font América Dina Miney Michael Gare

Michael's Death Terrible Blow To Diana

A report on the death of Michael presents a jarring blow to Diana. The article notes shock and grief surrounding the loss and outlines early details and responses from family and authorities.

Michael Diana

Lost in the fog a lover recalls a dead beloved

A fragment recounts a pair wandering in fog in a park at night. She clings to memories of Michael, who is revealed as dead. Jackie and Di reflect on missed chances and unfinished duties as the scene shifts to thoughts of Michael in New York.

Otler Jackie Michael Brie New York

Wind torn Old Glory touched by veteran plea

A veteran at Studlen Hospital appeals to honor the broken U S flag that flew over the line, noting the distress of the tattered banner. He says the flag should be displayed properly by day and lowered with care at night as a tribute to national dignity.

Hydas William Ay Urban Studlen Hospital United States Wali

Floresville Joins South Texas Chamber of Commerce

Floresville becomes a member of the South Texas Chamber of Commerce, announced by Ray Leeman general manager of the South Texas body. Bam Ware Floresville chamber president endorsed the move at a dinner in Horton Tuesday night.

Floresville Monntmestin South Texas Chamber Ray Leeman South Texago South Texan Bam Ware Floresville Chamber Hor Ton

Residents Protest Street Widening

Property owners along Runna Vista Street protested a planned roadway widening, claiming the project would harm their property. They filed petitions with city officials Mary AL Parker and Alex Uhl to challenge the plan.

Runna Vista Mary AL Parker Alex

Leeman Invited to Speak at Fete in Matamoros

A Thursday invitation to Leeman as guest and speaker at a Matamoros fete was received by Tay Luewina general manager of the South Texas chamber R F Garin president and Dis Bender secretary. The note states Leeman may attend from Mexico City and join a gathering of Mosier chamber members, with possible travel to Matamoros.

Leeman Matamoros Mesicn Ciljenz Tay ‘Luewina Aeneral Mifnager South Texac R. F. Gariin Dis Bender Leon Mexico City Matimoros

Mrs Coppard 86 Laid to Rest in Friday Burial

Mrs Coppard aged 86 was laid to rest after dying Wednesday morning at the residence 126 South Street The Rev George Belsey of the Boerne Episcopal officiated Burial took place Thursday afternoon She had lived in San Antonio 15 years and was survived by two daughters and several grandchildren

Coppard Augusta H. Vopyiil South Street George Belsey Boerne Episcopal Bavely Sea Circe

Permit Request to Dig Under Street in Milam Building Project

City commissioners will rule on a request from the Vruyis duvet ment company to dig under Benewth Salinas Street for work related to the Milam building, which is currently under construction. The decision will determine underground excavation permissions and street disruption.

Petiot Vruyis Duvetment Company Petitssign 10 Benewth Salinas Street Ron Ueetim Milam Musdur

Dance at Woodlawn Lake Pavilion Benefit by WA

The Wales Benefit Association will stage a dance at Woodlawn Lake Pavilion on Thursday evening. Proceeds go to charity. Miss Stella Schellhasene returned to the city after a two week visit with relatives at Cranefort.

Woodlawn Wales Benefit Association Woodlawn Lake Tinersiay Stella Sehellhasene Cnefart

Campaign contest for safety program in San Antonio schools

A poster campaign and safety magazines will be distributed in San Antonio public schools for 1987 85, with eight displays planned for the spring. FRoinh Wurlee secretary of the Devon County safety council says the effort includes posters for each room plus safety magazines and film shows in libraries to highlight hazards fires and traffic dangers.

Avonfetr San Antonio Froinh § Wurlee Devon Counityafety Council Mise Emma Nem Junior ‘Educaliy Progean Durkes Safety Educubury Safely News Attar Doppers Akhroalen Durken

Light's new contest for children ten and under

A chaotic description of a weekly drawing contest for children up to age ten run by The Light. Readers are invited to color Polly comic strips using various coloring media and submit one strip per week. The piece promotes participation and outlines submission timing and renewal of prizes.

Paw Kitty Erary Selva Gavach Suday

11 San Antonians At Realtors Meet

A fragmentary report lists attendees including Jacobs Bb and Miss Tharheth Carroll at a convention described with garbled names and places. The text references Seattle and local attendees and mentions several individuals in a brief, unclear social and professional gathering.

San Antonians Realtors Hall Avianians Aggothitiua Seattle Ares Jacobs Nmi Ac Lieaisen Pon Gridar R. W. Dalton Tharheth Carroll William Bitter Vaud i Vhornren

Fire Chief Reviews 8.4 System at Oxbarn Station

Fragmentary note reports Yoakum Fire Chief studying a 8.4 system at Oxbarn. Mentions Ge Yimknat Fire department, Bax Atanas, and a wall inspection of the Teal ite departent. Chief Osbott and Ye avng here quote about getting hits.

Yoakum Ge Yimknat Fire Department Bax Atanas Wael Ile Tealite Osbott Yeavng

Public Service to Build $500,000 Gas Line

The Police Service company plans a $500,000 gas line project to supply general and industrial news, with a new high pressure line to follow city streets. W. B. Tuttle, president, says the city assembly will spend about $50,000 this year for related work as the line runs 12 to Wind pipe along city boundaries. The project aims to prepare for future domestic needs and improve service.

Public Service Expanile Industral W. B. Tuttle

Captain Mansfield to Tour Six Cities

Captain Mansfield plans a six city tour including Dallas Oklahoma City Fort Logan and Russell. The trip will advance on a specific mission described as supporting an allied group in a one section route with future transport arrangements.

Mansfield Frank Acing Fight Corts Dallas Oklahoma City Fort Logan Oh A Russell Port Tiss

Tra J. Lankford Buried in Rogers

The article notes the burial of Tra J. Lankford in Rogers after a service at his residence on Lilires Avenue. He is described as having six daughters and four sons, with the family still in mourning.

Tra J. Lankford Rogers Haly Tra T Tanktoril Tewy Regere Dellyaunty Whuesday Iirint Lenkfori Lilires Avenue Lankford

Fritz Secretly Travels to Fredericksburg Amid City Schedule Shakeup

Secretary to Mayor Tela W. Tubin takes a day off as Fritz embarks on a trip to Fredericksburg with Tas. The local government day experiences a brief disruption while officials adjust the timetable and duties.

Fritz Fredericksburg Tenis J. Felts Tela W. Tubin Gail

Want 10 Keep Cool Thy the Weather Lure

A chaotic weather column mocks heat waves and the idea of staying cool. It jokes about men and women complaining about high temperatures while offering odd advice and humorous observations on daily life during the heat.

Antonio Mack Ola Sul Jay Bom

Scholarships Open at Two Texas Colleges in Texas

Scholarships remain available through the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs for two institutions. The Southern Orthodox University at Dallas and the South Texas Teacher’s College at Mingaville offer these funds. Mrs. Handall urges interested students to apply and contact the local chair for submission details.

Texas Federation 6& Women Teth Kutchell Fite District Souther Orthodist University Dallas South Texas Teacher's College Mingaville Wilitiens

Pet Coyote Tries to Rob Chicken Coop

City detective Albert Hartman found a pet coyote in the rear yard at 429 Mason, wearing a damp gun and making noise as it attempted to raid a chicken coop. The officer restrained the animal and took control of the scene.

Lena Albert Hartman Lato Mason Allcet Fie Coyote Brentn Hartman Ower

Mrs Cockrill's Body Sent to Waelder For Burial

The body of Dirs. Sarah Cockrill, a resident of San Antonio for eight years, was sent Thursday to Waelder for burial. She died Wednesday night at 3992 Los Angeles Street and is survived by ten daughters and six sons.

Sarah Cockrill San Antonin Waelter Cockrell Werdngsluy Wight Hgr Tos Angeles Street

Winter Garden District Promises San Antonio Prosperity

By J H M Lean the Winter Garden district north of San Antonio is described as a soon to be developed area yielding spinach onions and green gold. The piece praises proximity to power from new generators and highlights the district as a model for regional growth urging San Antonians to learn of its potential and invest in its development.

Oiles Sa Antonio New Beauniess San Antonio Winter Garden Dix Leith San Antonians San Aneonio San “Antootor Jones Antonio San Antonian Leon Rio Grande Valley San Antonio Hill Oristot Cley

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