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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1915

Page

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Giant plate glass installed in Joske window in San Antonio

Workers and supervisor from Kawneer Co install a massive plate glass sheet in the Joske Brothers store window at Commerce and Alamo in San Antonio. The 81 inch by 28 inch piece is claimed as the largest glass sheet used in the South, with a second piece over 7 feet long prepared for the Gordon Center window.

South Big Store Joxke Prox Company Elias Alamo Clork George W. Hareman Kawneer Manufacturing Campane Kanens Cty San Antonio Texas Bost Uitwwa Gutzman Joske Shaw Jin

Rotarians To See Fall Style Show At Saint Anthony Club

Rotarians will host the second fall fashion show at the Saint Anthony Club during Friday’s noonday meeting September 1. The event, open to wives and guests, features living models in gowns displayed by Rotarian Max Tut with costumes from Emil Siam Compunt. Models will parade along Peacechalk for hotel and public viewing before returning to the lobby of the St. Anthony. The show last year drew the fashionable set and was a success with gowns worn by eight to ten models.

Te San Antonis Etary Club St. Anthony Hole Emil Siam Max Tut Huve Generel St. Anthony San Aurora

Three men named for police force details unclear

Three men discussed for police force appointment at a conference. Names appear garbled in the source, with mentions of Mister Brown and Cominnaigngy Frebas Ducsdus nuripding Wo vuk de wornued Vist verges MV kK Polio and RoW. Addicks had been

Fetlawide Misor Brown and Cominnaigngy Frebas Ducsdus Nuripding Vuk Vist Verges Kk Polio and Row Addicks

Police staffing shifts announced and new appointments

Commissioner Steves announced recruitment and physical tests for eight potential new officers. Jailer James Irwin to be appointed. Detective Jon Heck Bag moved to mounted force. Eleven vacancies exist. several candidates lack required qualifications or certifications despite strong interest.

Te Posiana Steves Trevite Ueeting Jon Heck Bag James Irwin Vacanet Simer Steves

Hoffgen Park First Concert by San Antonio Band

Community notice detailing Hoffgen Park in South Presa area hosting its first concert. Prof William Mo Smith announces March program featuring overtures, operetta highlights, orchestral selections, and dances, with pieces such as Die Zauberflote and Carmen. Residents are urged to attend as calendar notes and park layout are described.

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Several Aspirants for Unexpired Term

Several candidates announce for an unexpired term in the county and city election process. The listing hints at names like Mar shell Eskridge and Windle, with support promised by local leaders and potential party influence shaping the race.

Segarid Han Ree Windle Marshell Eskridge Ecunly Maehine

Posterette Poster Contest Opens at The Light

The Rotary Club and The Light sponsor a posterette contest with a noon Wednesday September 1 deadline for all sketches. Winners receive prizes including a first prize of 25 dollars and seven additional awards.

Controu Annie Mironte Tistori Aire Everly Realrawa

English Pound Slumps to Around 4 57 in Market Trading

The page notes the English pound sinking to about 4 57 with dealers reporting declines in cable transfers to 4 60 in the afternoon. Traders expect authorities to implement plan to remedy the situation, fearing losses for American bond holders and British money transmitters unless action is taken.

Anandad Ameritan Ting

Officials Seek New YMCA Boys Work Secretary

The YMCA has not filled the new boys' work secretary post after J M L O'ldair resigns for a Savannah position. The post may stay open until October 1 as fall work begins. Secretary El B. Assistant says they plan to promote Smith to the office and hire a new assistant. A board meeting is set for Thursday night to decide the plan. O'Train and Miss China Hicks depart for Savannah Tuesday night to begin new duties September 30.

Wie Y. M. Ct A Varaneya Boys’ Work J. ML. O'ldair Savannah Ga el B Piogd Smith Gis

Now Is The Time For Education In San Antonio

Superintendent Charles S Meele urged city schools to work on undeveloped opportunities in the Southwest at a luncheon of the San Antonio Council of Mothers. He stressed building on the past to shape a better future with teachers, the school board, pupils, and parents teamwork for a stronger education system. Mrs. W. McAllister urged cooperation between mothers and schools, while Dr A Caswell Flls pledged university support for the city’s public schools. About 190 guests attended the event at the St Anthony hotel.

Charles S Meele Sanantonio Council of Mothers St. Anthony Shotel Hue Dsouthwest San Antoniin Ly Vis San Antonio Linde Lnlune W. McAllister Texas Congress of Ayathters Maroe Duggan A. Caswell Flls University of Texas University George B. Terton The San Antonio Counci of Motherg

Obituary notices for Burke and Waller with funeral details

Jacob Burke aged 73 died Monday night at his son Hen Burkes home at 318 Rogers avenue. Native of Belgium, he came to San Antonio 80 years ago and is survived by three daughters and a son. Funeral from Riebe Undertaking Company chapel Wednesday at 8 40 and service at St. Patricks Church at 1. Interment in the San Angelo cemetery. William Waller a stockman died Monday afternoon at a localSanitary facility. He had lived here five years seeking treatment. He leaves two daughters and one son and is survived by Mrs. Bell and Miss Wallace. Funeral arrangements by Sloan Huey Undertaking Company for Oakville. … (truncated)

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