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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1928

Page

9

Nancy Asks Self Why She Likes Westcott

Nancy questions her motives as she visits Milwaukee and meets Ginger Varden. The scene follows Nancy and her guardian Theo Vote Olrtr amid a confused, improvised plot with estranged relatives and a tense search through Milwuakee streets for clues about a missing father and a confidant.

Nancy Self Westcott Naver Tone Fester Sparentz Daal Maerirel O'Mar Ing Nal Wirconsta vMhige Joutikwie Tlm Grauhtnichier Ariitountie Keorsery Dwiuwen Milweckie Theo Isler Howard Wesel Milla Milwaukee Varden Cine Vie Heming Amnres Vin Wesroll Otter Movant Sunes

Monkeys Lose Spotlight to Magpies at Brackenridge Park

In Brackenridge park the chattering monkeys once trapped the tasting market cornered the scene but two magpies have moved in, sharing the limelight with caretaker Herman Dresch holding a magpie in the park photo.

Brackenridge Park Herman Dresch

Woman unsettled by cryptic claim about Mrs Deane

A woman on our street recalls a cryptic remark spoken by Howard Wescott about Mrs Deane, who is Nancy's grandmother, and wonders if he knows the familial link and its implications for her. The fragment hints at a buried family connection and a looming revelation.

Mrs. Deane Howard Wescott Nancy

Fragmented romance and office talk swirl around Nancy

The scene follows Nancy as she observes shifting attitudes of Howard Warcott and a man connected to the Weir Fever Mills. Tension mounts over a letter request while a deceitful calm hides deeper motives. Aboard, references to a distant family dynamic hint at larger stakes in a farm business.

Jenne Weir Fever Mills Lenca Nanny Sai Maeriel Nancy Clnger Thiliana Golerman Kalestien Abe Hal Nanes Howard Warcott Ron

War on crime in Kentucky rally sparks tense lines

Fragmented OCR notes describe a tense scene around a Kentucky event with references to individuals like Sam Antonin and Franks Weihs in Portland and Houston. The text mentions union workers, bids, and a long dialog about penalties and races, with unclear names and places.

Union Wowker Thavorn Franks Weihs Portland Opes

Junior Chamber to Hear Air Talk at Meeting

The Junior Chamber will hold a meeting at 6:18 at the Moerineth hotel to discuss an air travel talk. Chairman Jan Cantor and Secretary Bh Aa Tinny are named, with a long list of attendees and a prize related to ambulances noted.

Dhek MeDerniate Transwartemapans Moerineth Jan Cantor Merting Merting Will E Esse Ones, Eperstary Atimulance Prize Tas Bron Aymanieri

Fred Fries Away Secretary Serves At City Council

A garbled report notes Ada officials at a Monday city council meeting. It mentions a secretary and a gala, with unclear details about actions or outcomes. Further readable facts are limited.

Fred Fries Away Gite Fryea Wiis Mim Niva Gala Ada Nlinence

New Residents Arrive at Park Amid Uncertain Times

A series of garbled lines describe new residents arriving at a park, with unclear details about identities and events. The text mentions confusion, shifts, and a strained sense of urgency, but lacks coherent facts.

China Views From U8 Aboard Aboard a Pacific Stile

An American observer, Willis, discusses experiences of foreigners in China, noting safety concerns, cross-cultural tensions, and the mix of Western and Chinese influences. He references a ball in Haiti, family background, and plans for Mrs Willis to join in Beijing.

Verardless Clewey Fareigners Grinat Will China Renain Colliers Han Antonin Willia Ores Counirs Mire Willis

Radio Expert Praises Summer Reception Nationally

National Broadcasting official Nidlio notes strong radio reception this summer across programs at St Anthony high school. He credits improved signals and audience engagement, praising the station staff for clear airing and consistent schedules while highlighting public trust in seasonal offerings.

Nidlio Wiesot Wetherben Af Ciienso National Broadcasting Company St Anthony Higel Wetherbre Perenis

Burial Arranged For Mrs Singleton

Burial services are planned for Mrs Singleton who died Sunday. A native of Townessor she spent 15 years in Ban Anto. Surviving are her husband, a son, two daughters Mrs J K McCann of Linston, Sister Mary of Jesus of Paris Tex, and Mrs John Sardor of San Antonio.

Singleton Townessor Ban Antohin Singleton Trey J. KR. McCann Linston Mary of Jesus Paris Tex John Sardor San Antonio

Wife Asks Police to Arrest Hubby After Retailing Men

A wife asked police to arrest her husband on Monday after a neighbor reported he menaced women who sought rent with an ax. The husband did not cooperate with investigators.

Remembering Kin and Kinship in Sac Adlonta Suburbs

Fragmentary 19th century letter evokes visits to Antonia and Mrs Burhan Pelterr, mentions Clarles Schreier of Verreille, Gustave Welteer, and Mrs Mewes Noll. Describes travel, fever death, and family ties amid street names and vague locations.

Kaghitt Street Sac Adlonta Antonia Burhan Pelterr Market Street Clarles Schreier Verreille Gustave Welteer Mewes Abual Tennible

Texan's War Service Told By Veteran Connell

Connell, a native of Montana, recounts three wars and a long service to the United States. He enlisted in the Spanish American War, earned a pension, and reenlisted as major events shaped his career. Now visiting in San Antonio, he reflects on past duties and honors earned.

Mberkat Ciainiell Rinseile Aint Antonie Canialt Yuet Tadhg Treseus Dinehargr Connell Mantaia

Weekend arrests total near one thousand with traffic focus

Over the weekend about 997 arrests were reported, including 70 for traffic violations. Authorities note many were linked to collisions and infractions at signal lights and roadways. A portion involved drunkenness and miscellaneous offenses. the text lists several individuals and locations, including names associated with Delaware street routes.

Collies Aml Buuler Cystiun Collins Flersona Alrauhennery Delaware Stevet

Pawkett Attends Rate Conference

Mawketh of the Cretgiy attends a rate conference in Anetin Manday at Lend hearing. Commerce Cagetitis signs gy FLyuescel rain whanges hy w grounf. Shippers feel the rules fer fu ue. Consellilized Howlvestern canes. hearing ix expected 9 ba in Werks.

Mawketh Lend Itentilé Werks

L-G-N to Erect Trestle on Cleatrout Drive Crossing

The city commission met Monday and approved building an underpass by Cleatrout drive. A trestle will be erected at the crossing near Clmns dam, with funding and exact plans to be finalized.

L-G.n Clmns Sie Commission Mondus

Hot Springs Rail Rates Cut Announced

Missouri Pacific Railroad offers special round trip fares from Hot Springs Arkansas for August 22 to 21 with round trips priced at S250 and limited return by twenty one hours. Freight and service details provided in timetable notes.

Ram Sin Antonin Tiel Syringe Ark Missouri Vazifie Railroad A. Fave Teelstaat

Unclear OCR fragment covers fashion and design shifts

Fragmentary text references Summers Notore and Pooh men with mentions ofUX degrees, a costumed designer, and fashion imagery. It also includes garbled names and phrases about helmets, jewelry, and social duties, yielding little coherent event or person details.

Street Projects Advance in Land Transfers

Officials announce street improvement work in land transfers affecting Grayson Street and nearby avenues. Grayson will be extended across the Ban Antante river with widening near the river. Claire and Ebulon, plus West Cougsen, will be reconfigured. City and property owners reach agreements on changes to several blocks.

Ant Havelpan Ant Teoh Grayson Blanka Wactid Grayson Street Antante Wit Claire Avenue Ebulon Oxoui Ainko Wen Wrojwrts

Victoria Service to Be Made Daily

Victoria service to be made daily between Sart AUonto and Ciel irin Tune. Royal magurated by in Stathers Vstnie railins, accordingly VL Ay Sportter, agaist geners friighe agent. Tere toforn, femight seeciqn toy Victoria. was the weeklys.

Victoria Sart Auonto Agaist Femight Toy Victoria

Miscellaneous Names and Addresses Note PDF Fragment

A garbled list of individuals and street addresses appears. Names include Billoay, Mrort, Mamie arson, William Marple, Sarah M. Gray, Hollis Velitard Dowlearn, and others with various street routes such as Soledad street, West Mussache avenue, Cart Sinnati avenue, and Nolan avenue. The fragment lacks coherent context or a clear event.

Soledad Street Thom Tinwe St. James Mrort Mortis Brainfall Fearniard Woolllawn Avenue Thoms Cart Sinnati Clark Mussache Avenue John Cinta Au Tair Avine Mamie William Marple Fairview Atreet Sarah M. Gray Cleveland Court Maymiedela Cermin Nolan Atreat Mamie Tawlearm North Prinietin Aycaur Hollis Velitard

Comedic notes on Old Opry Flowsn and Withers influence

The piece surveys comedian Charles Withers and his long tenure shaping the stage persona of the Old Opry Flowsn at the Majestic. It notes the enduring laughter from his vaudeville style, with emphasis on the manager's white whiskers and audience reactions to edgy material, while acknowledging evolving tastes and performance shifts over the years.

Ernie Sidern Charles Withers Innelver Wilbers Withers Science Modern Arvels Opry Fk Human Withera Lvliesos

Fragmented Text Reflects Unclear Historical Record

OCR sample shows garbled phrasing with unclear names and events. Key entities and specifics are unreadable, hindering precise summary.

Keys Lost A Man Taken For Burglar Entering Own Home

A West Magnolin Avenue man confronted a burglary in progress within his home after discovering intruders. Neighbors reported the break in and restrained the suspect until police arrived. The case involves a suspected burglar and a homeowner defense incident.

San Antonio Board Expands Schools to Ease Crowding

The board votes to add eleven new classrooms at Agnes Cotton, Mage Noln, Yurganore, and Grant colored schools to relieve crowded conditions. About 2,000 more students expected, while 1,000 teachers will be employed next term. a new high school may be studied by Morbersy and Shelby.

San Antonio Fehoo Board of Education Johnason Selon Wille Agnes Cotton Mylinles Feleol Mage Nolin Avenue Tea Galenevtool Enelpeeks Yurganore Street Grant Colored School M! Lewatropt Ube Tiretani Securit Jubastov San Antonin Ibn City Sokmsion Smc Board of Educating Johnston de. J. O. Morbersy Thomas Shelbys

Unknown Syrian Jailed in Crash Near Cemetery

A Syrian man, found near a vehicle that overturned three times on Unshovile road by San Pernanito cemetery, was jailed after treatment. Officers said identity remains unknown as three others fled. vehicle listed to a Mrackestville Mexican. Local officials report the man in custody is Syrian.

San Pernanito Cemetery Verar Rownty Robert J. Green Police Enis

Bicycle Rider Injured in Spill In City Incident

Clarence Wanson of 244 Cheatnist street was recovering from injuries after his bicycle crashed through a glass storefront window on Sunday. The accident occurred near Cant Cam mmacre street and left him with non life threatening hurts.

Clarence Wanson Cheatnist Street Innnrds Olabe Glans Windoor AO Ducl Kant Cammmacre Suniay

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