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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1928
Page
17
Weather delays Wilkins party as ships Pine and crew face heavy seas and stormy conditions near Development Island. The voyage, led by Sir Hubert Wilkins, encounters snow, drifting fog, and failing visibility, forcing postponement and detours for safety.
In San Antonio a Kaufman family pilot and four sons back an Antarctic outreach. The father serves as advisor while Sam, the youngest, assists. The plan hinges on technology and a robust lift for the machine as they strive toward the Graham's Town port in Antarctica.
Rawlins of Rock Springs reports local chamber of commerce view that the area near San Antonio is ideal for a Mohair mill. Stock Springs agronomist Nauline claims annual wool and alpaca fiber production within 206 miles of San Antonio tops 10 million pounds. Lee hopes Master capital backs the project to avoid shipping raw materials.
The story outlines Tollis Kautingwig and his four sons who grew up in St Louis and moved a family clothing store to South Wlovgy Avenue then to Kowiann Dry Goods. The brothers Abe, Leon, Nathan, and Sam lead Washer Brothers and Tule finishers at Jey Goods Co. The family expands into a new store on Houston Street, seeking opportunity.
The Temple League plans an informal dance at the community house on Temple Street December 25. Organizer Bikney Jerke leads a committee including Alfred Loeh Patrie Kalkstein Sofia Feller Envy Nunding and Torathy Jacobs with Sergeant Tes coordinating details. Rentals appear in the day’s classified listings.
Yeomen to confer the highest degree of the order at the Pan American room of Gunter hotel on December 30. W. Shirley, president of the organization, and George N. Francis Des Moines, secretary-treasurer, head the ceremony assisted by a bilingual program. A ball will follow in the American ballroom with visitors expected from Smithville, Wewton, Cuero, Dorklovian, Horkhuer, Houston, Waro, Cleveland and others.
A fight between friends at the police station resulted in both men being charged and bonded for appearance. Lyn Woo Avenue resident and J T Cavanaugh, East Froveh Pine district, were involved. They posted bonds and left the station together after posting.
The Society asks for donations to support its Christmas fund and ongoing child welfare work. Secretary Miss Laney G. Smithers notes a year’s review shows many calls answered by the organization, with funds needed to continue protecting and assisting children into the next year.
A 13 year old boy named Trovation atticurs sere sentening Saturday for Abyenr-ola Coward Alexander Camp, son of Mrs. Louis BD. Dollaronde, 241 Keller siren, was last seen at his home. He wore a pair of overalls, a red shirt, and tennis shoes. He attended a local school and disappeared after afternoon classes. Mrs. 12, Gertrids. Bailey Hugher, assist chief probation officer, appeals for help from family probation officers to aid in the search.
The article notes the return of veteran Robert Larkender's remains from the West. Survived by widow Annie, two sons Robert and Maavkrender, daughter Bay Tiarkvender, mother Mrs Carrie Tiarkvender, two brothers and one sister. Member of Sam anatomy Comp. Also mentions a society meeting at 2 o’clock Wednesday at Mrs. Lewis’s West home.
Moscow reports a government driven move to curb Christmas celebrations as part of a broader campaign. The wine doors at state stores must remove Christmas trees toys and decorations by tomorrow under threat of penalties. Authorities target festive displays and restructure the season around revolutionary anniversaries rather than Christmas and Master observances.
Miss Margaret Haring led the student body at Main Avenue Senior High School in the first quarter with an average of 95.1. Several students tied for second with 90.7 while James Mulkeg, Gow Ueauchamap, Emily Cotenan, Phyllis Karman and Deaglok Ragland posted notable averages as reported by Principal Kabla Gordon Middleton.
Spurred by delinquent taxes the county reports numerous suits filed against nonresidents and vacant lots in Los Angeles San Antonio districts. Total due to the county runs into hundreds of thousands with costs allocated to county officials for service and notices.
The ceremony will install the nine officers of the Siemer ing Judge No. 82 of the Order of Or nan Soe including Albert Kuebel as president Robert Vorvier and Kurt Jd as officers. The installation occurs February 8 at the Hermanry Some hall on Sail St Marys Street with judges physicians and officials in attendance. Secretary Unhunderf has served the lodge for twenty years and will be honored for his long service.
The Women’s Benefit Association will install Chief Mes Pore as president. Other officers include Corata Tomei as secretary and Nell Greeven as treasurer. The event features a Christmas program led by the junior supervisory group on December 24.
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