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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1928

Page

13

Ginger Quizzes Nancy About Westcott

Ginger questions Nancy about Westcott as a tense train scene unfolds. A young man, Varden, intervenes at a wedding after a quarrel with Wesentt, leading to accusations and a pull between money and affection. Nancy aids in the tense scheme and the outcome remains unsettled.

Ginger Nancy Westcott Kanes Otilem Waieed Syed David Dora Veitna Imiwonker Golem Ulu Milermuiliee Mertel Kelanadl Minnie Eliane Loin

A Night Promises of Freedom in Appleton Tangled Plot

Nancy faces pressure after escaping to a new room in Mrs. Carmarady’s house. She imagines earning money to upgrade her life while fearing gossip and scrutiny from town residents. Weaving dreams of upper Wisconsin Avenue, she weighs independence against lingering control from her past.

Laward Wescalt Nancy Barry Huef Appleton Wisconsin Avenue Ron Milwaukee Cari Crough Wescott Wawny Abe Cringer

And I Remember When

Local reminiscence recalls 1880s Lolano Texas life on Commerce Street. The writer mentions subscribers, a evening theater near Harris theater, and street names like Ben Thompson and King Fisher, with notes of old Aransas Vass station and rabbits at a hat rack jail.

Charles Sieber Lolano Texas Commerce Street Edie Tour Doknson Greenshead Dutha Ben ‘Thompson aAustht King Fleher Dnete Harris Aransas Vass

Sterne opens new store location in Mauston street

Sterne, Inc. formally inaugurates its new tovatior at 3 Mast Mauston street with a Wednesday Aug 15 opening. The shop will display the latest styles with two riding pieces kept as souvenirs. The remodel features four departments and three entrances with a decorative, French gray theme. Sterne, a longtime San Antonio resident, previously led merchandising for a major department store and now runs his own business. A formal September opening will occur to mark the store’s sixth anniversary.

A de Sterne, Inc Tovatior Mauston Street Wollnesday Nat Puunerment Bleran Pees Avery Sterne I Sterne St Marr's Ganter Canielont Ate Steenm Ty San Antonio Cls Monstar Ets Alamo Pls

New Air Training Center Title Sent for Army Approval

The site of the new training center near Regiin road is sent to Washington for army approval. Final acceptance expected in days with contracts and water supply plans tied to building work. Construction begins after approval with wells, roads, and utilities to follow.

Army Afr Washington Aggmeat Annen Atn

Air Travelers Arrivals At Kelly Field From Washington

Miss Jon Phillips and Jane Wenburp travelors aboard the Winburn field flight from Washington. Maj. Fornce MT Tick man arrives at Kelly field. Teemirtures Bury Gad reports incident involving pilots T. Uaroner and M. Mefiland and passenger Jane Wenburp at dawn.

Maj Fornce MT Tickman Kelly Field Washington Jon Phillips Meares Winburn Field Bury Gad T. Uaroner M. Mefiland Jane Wenburp Sidaw

Much Changed Charter Up For Fight

Voters face a heated decision on a much altered Antonig oil charter with amendments proposed since 1503 and multiple changes through 1595. The election will add at least four amendments including annexing suburbs by ordinance funding for pensions and a tax levy for a recreation department.

Fan Antonig Dha

Four Liquor Bonds Mailed in Charges Before U S Court

A U S court heard cases tied to federal prohibition violations within twenty four hours. Grace Creer pleaded not guilty to sale of intoxicants. Three detainees were released on bonds by Stella Sherwood and Concepcion Honevitas, while Victor Hey was charged with whiskey possession.

U.S Thearbige Arling United States Commission O. Uroon Grace Creer Ueatregard Builly Chiral Stella Sherwoul Concepcion Honevitas Victor Heyree Onlen

Boy Blocks Traffic Talking Fine Two Dollars

A man was fined two dollars for blocking traffic while talking. The incident occurred as he parked his car near a local building and caused a minor obstruction on the sidewalk.

Tuek Intel Battic Cricnis

Minister Speaks at Jail Services

The Rev. We Of Lane of McKinley Avenue Baptist church spoke at the county jail service Thursday afternoon, as reported by religious director T. We Beers. CG. Mall of the Latin American institute delivered a Spanish language address.

We of Lane McKinley Avenue Baptist Church County Turaday Ty T. We Beers W. Mr. Oak

Truck Incident Injures Man at Michigan Street Feebricks

A man identified as 25 year old Robleda from 340 Mors Tani Whort was injured when struck by a truck at the corner of Michigan Street and Feebricks Burg Ron. He was taken to Fonte Tits Infirmary for treatment.

Falmond Robleda Tani Michigan Street Feebricksburg Ron Weton Inken Fonte Tits Infirmary Wee Iriver She

Jute Advocate General White Named to Lead Eighth Corps

In Line Col Heeberl A White, advocate general of the Eighth Corps Area, is slated to succeed Justice advocate, signaling a major shift in command and legal leadership within the force.

Col. Heeberl A. White Eighth Corns Jusler

Col Herbert A White May Succeed Army’s Retiring Judge Advocate

Washington reports Col Herbert A White, Judge Advocate General in the Eighth Corps Area, is considered a likely successor to Maj. Gen Tod A Huth upon retirement as Judge Advocate General. Possible alternatives include Col Henry L Quinlin or Col Alanfor Winship, with Winship rumored to proceed from Manila.

Herbert A. White Army Washington Tod A. Huth Geneen Eighth Corps Henry L Quinlin Alanfor Winship Edward Ay Kepper Quinlan Hodl White Atis Winshiy Manila

Rotary Delegates From Texas Plan Trip to Monterey

Delegates from Texas plan a November trip to Monterey Mexico to promote international cooperation through a joint meeting with Mexican Rotarians. The trip was approved at a recent district meeting of Rosary presidents and secretaries in Victorias. A committee led by Hengan Norstew will oversee details with Arthur Mashew and Tank C. Burrelt among the officers guiding planning.

Celernica Monteres Mexico Jlotarians Victorias Hengan Norstew Jand Arthur Mashew Guilir Peconmiing

City Clerk notes spelling errors on permit petition

Fragmentary item shows City Clerk Fred Vriens Ilfver dealing with a petition for a permit. The document mentions clothing, solvent, and a request to enter three items, with uncertain names and illegible phrases.

Birthday List Of Names And Addresses

A scanned list shows multiple names and street addresses written in a scattered form. The items include Aug 14 birthday notes and various residents with homes on Fairburg, West Woodfara, Magnalia, Glass, Boens Vista, JFurlenon, San Piiro, and Avondass streets, among others. The fragmentary OCR preserves individual names like Myron Nieman and Soraniko Girard alongside locations and dates.

J. To Witepatelets Fairburg Nirvet Wr du. Fragan Woodfara Avenue Myron Nieman West Crale Street Stephenson Magnalia Drive Macgatt Colfis Glass Avenue G. Walsh Boens Vista Mrs. A & MocAdde Jfurlenon Woolsty San Piiro Avenue Thomans O Smith Avondass Avenue Toy Freeman

Mother's Odd Tale Prompts Psychic Vision Of Dying Mother

A San Antonio family recounts a remarkable night as seven year old Elden Forstunil allegedly followed her mother through the street to witness a vision of her mother dying. Relatives describe the child as calm and inspired by a sense of fate, claiming she later spoke of a white robed figure and a spiritual journey.

Elden Forstunil San Antonio Serra Vie Chill

Changes in Name of Street Requested

North Concha street residents and Ines Hay petitioned the city to change the name of their street in Qaribaldi Avenue. They note that Preklin Park on Takeview Avenue should be called Columbia Park. The petition will be acted on by the city commission.

North Concha Treet Qi Nnether Ines Hay Qaribaldi Avenue Preklin Park Takeview Avenue Columbia Park

City Builds Fence at Winburn Field

City crews erect a barrier along the outer boundary of Winburn Field to prevent motorists from driving onto the area. The work follows efforts to direct traffic away from the field and toward nearby parking at Wryne Parke.

Winburn Field Nangara Win + burn Wryne Parke

Grass Fire Threatens Oil Tank Farm at San Anuinio Plant

A grass fire near the Enron oil works briefly threatened oil tanks early Tuesday. Fire units fought the blaze and extinguished it with limited damage reported as the flames were quelled before widespread impact.

San Aniunio Enron Stockyaris Sneroy

City Employee Takes Short Vacation

A city employee from the sanitation department plans a two week vacation in the near future. The worker will spend time in Los Angeles and Mendel.

Binerrlug Angele and Mendy

Child With Psychic Powers Cited By Relatives

Haley Forslund, seven, is described by relatives as possessing psychic powers after they say she followed her mother’s soul for two blocks the night the parent died and predicted the mother’s death.

Child Haley Forslund Mothr

Air mail service survey planned by chamber group

A survey prepared by the Merchants Chamber of Commerce of the United States and the National Aeronautical Association will be issued this month. It analyzes air line development during the first ten days of the current period and the ten days after, assesses the effect of possible service discontinuation, and estimates the dollars air travel has brought to the city. Luther J. Hell of New York, secretary of the Aeronautical Chamber, announced the questionnaire.

Ran Antoninia Aml Chamber of Commerce National Aeromatic Association Ansivox Nh Meramanics Chambee Ae Commerce United States National Survey of Luther J. Hell New York

Women's Hoover Club to Hear Curtis Friend at Meeting

The Women's Hoover Club will hold its weekly educational meeting at Ste Anthony hotel in the tapestry room. Mrs. Lois Mahamer chairs the education committee and will introduce Dr. D. J. Ward who will discuss with Senator Curta Motyer's running mate as principal speaker.

Dave o'cWrek Werthese Ste Anthony Loix Mahamer D. J. Ward Arcla Motyer Meade CL Meade CL Grisycold Is Svairrul Chaman of the Club. AL TQ O'Glock Chirag Wight Sith Menger Hotel Alvin Moody Ant Macaiall Micks

Civil Service Exams Set For August Thirty First

Civil Service exams will be held on August 31 at the Army Post office to fill positions including concrete worker electrician pipe fitter fireman foreman of laborers and filters helper. Applications must be filed by August 31 with salaries ranging from 1200 to 1950 dollars per year.

U.S. Civil Service Esaminalinna Tg Civil Service Ontaneionnt Sara Houston Krils Duncan Fields Civil Service Army Post Ehule Ricete Clan Heiler Aidens

Explosives Stored Near San Antonio On Austin Road

A report describes explosives including powder and dynamite stored near San Antonio on the Austin road. Owner Raessler of Tack Auto Wide garage oversees handling for DuPont. Magazine walls are bullet resistant with a saw barrier, and shipments are guarded by watchful crews to prevent accidents.

Amani Oic Damocles San Antonio Austin Raessler DuPont Company Wowster-ia Woreslér Motorisle Worazler

Calles Daughter and Mexican Officials Depart for Mexico City

The daughter of Calle travels with a party from New York including Ms and Mrs T. A. Robinson into Mexico. They left San Antonio for Mexico City aboard the Missouri Pacific liner at 9:45 a.m. according to an official passenger agent.

Calles Eraria le Guerea San Aneonio Mt. Lursilag New York Mra T. A. Robinsot Saughter Dent Calle Col Greegoria Ay Velasquez Louisa Mexico City Missouri Pacific

Burke Signs Talent for Legion Tare RB and Thicke

Duty clerk Thicke returns after trips to St Temis, Indianapolis, Dallas, and Fort Worth where he secured entertainment features for the American Teen scene in October. Burke will soon travel to Mexico City on the same mission to recruit talent for Legion Tare RB.

Jack Burke Legion Tare Thicke St. Temis Inianapolis Dallas Fort Worlly Burke Mexico City

Bexar County Sees Auto Registrations Soar in 1937

Registrations in Bexar County show thousands more vehicles than earlier estimates with about 60 000 motor vehicles registered in the first seven months and total zone registrations for TNT expected to exceed 81 000. County officials note the high value of registered automobiles, with trends contrasting Dallas and Fort Worth counties. The report cites tax official Neil Campbell and county figures, highlighting a rising ratio of autos per person and noting a strong increase in commercial vehicles while 1927 benchmarks are surpassed.

Bexar County Tnt Althaysk Expr County RI M.ag Limalinn St. Neil Moxar County Peesert Rucka Wilk

Mars at Duncan for His Vacation Mars at Duncan for His Vacation

Mars at Duncan for His Vacation. The text records a brief note about a person named Mara Wr arriving at Duncan field to spend his vacation after attending the Ry 0. The fragment mentions a commander of Duncan field and references retirement plans involving Harvard and a flying club.

Mars Duncan Tames A. Mara A. Mary Duncan Field Ethog Allen Young Mara Harvard Tlarsarit Flying Club

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