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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1928

Page

4

Delayed execution for McKenzie and a Christmas wait at Huntsville

Harold Young reports that Petr Melenzie, killer of Chief Ciel on Ram Street, will avoid the electric chair this Christmas as Judge McCrory delays sentencing. McKenzie remains in Bexar County Jail awaiting a new date after the Court of Criminal Appeals mandate, with Christmas in jail seen as a second such restraint since the mortal wounding of Cher Bircee.

Harold Young Petr Melenzie Ciel Ram Street Christian State Penitentiary Huntsville WW. McCrory Conyietri Chief Street Tidee Lettrory McKenzie Bosth Texas Watte Bexar County Court of Criminal Appeals Jary Fat Mckenzie Fete Pen Chee Bircee

Twenty Five Clues in a County Jail The Death House Puzzle

A fragmented puzzle column presents a Christmas in a county jail and a death house setting with guards and a large key. It lists word clues, wordplay, and definitions across several lines, ending with a challenge to solve the twenty five entries in a given time.

Abrahim Weger Dow Damages

Edward Hogan Burial Sunday

Funeral services for Edward Hogan 6C who died at his brother James Hogan’s residence 1414 Trurano Street will be held from the residence at 3:30 Sunday afternoon and later at Sacred Heart. Father Joseph Jacobi to officiate. Hogan was a member of the Trail Drivers association. Survivors include widow Laura Hogan, nine sons, Hubbard Hogan, two brothers James and Andrew Hogan, and two grandsons. Pallbearers listed with honorary pallbearers named from local community.

Edward Yogan James Hogan Trurano Street Sei Ices Sacred Heart Horels Joseph Jacobi Hogan Trail Drivers Association Suryivins Tre Lalu Magan Hibrard ‘Hogan James Andrew Hogan Johnnie Treen Sim Sie William AW. Krempkin FB. Schmidt Henry Tiefferling Alavenve Waters Frank Kring Cleve M. Morgan Little John Owen CM Chambers Genner W. Sansderf Paul Stoffler Charlie Guriirky Joe’ Tin

Children at Orphan Home Plan Christmas Operetta

A village program at the Protestant Orphans Home on Woodhorn Avenue features an operetta titled In Ole Virginny Tonight by a group of children under director Miss Dewell. The Ethan Allen Poe High School orchestra will accompany. After the show the children will perform as Santa’s helpers and a Christmas tree with gifts will be displayed. Participants include Finor Lindstrom Lelen Rutherford Dorothy Miller Viola Stall Ethel Baty Marie Stevens Irene Roxe Presiin Willie Myrtle Young Morine Lewis V G Alutlin Agnes Millin Marjorie Midhin Dolphi Powell Filovin Powell Tommie Swurmonswind Generive Fraser.

Orpheus Woodhorn Avenue Mix Dewell Ethan Allen Poe Finor Lindstrom Lelen Rutherford Dorothy Miller Viola Stall Ethel Baty Marie ‘Stevens Irene -Roxe Presiin Willie “Myrtle Young Mlorine Lewis V.G. Alutlin Agnes Millin Marjorie Midhin Dolphi Powell Filovin Powell Tommie Swurmons

For Charity's Sake Cast At Orphans Home Benefit Show

Genieve Fraser and Ethel Baty star in the operetta In Ole Virginny at the Protestant Orphans Home Friday for a charity performance. They pose with arms full of toys for the little ones.

Genieve Fraser Ethel Baty Protestant Orphan’s Home

Reserve Funds to Farm Bureau in Bexar County Meet

Reserve funds totaling over 400 dollars were distributed to members of the Bexar County Farm Bureau at the annual meeting and officers’ session in the chamber of commerce assembly room. Werman Niemann Jr., president, said the bureau began with one percent of each farmer net cotton earnings set aside for five years to fund operations. The total money raised exceeds 1,000,000 dollars, aiming to provide cooperative marketing and slipping support.

Bexar County Chamber of Commerce Werman Niemann Jr Niemann Ie Buveau Vida

Negro Public Library Site To Be Picked Soon

Mayor Chambers said a site for the Negro Public Library will be selected after the city completes its $4 730 000 bond issue. An interracial committee met him at city hall and no location discussions occurred.

Negro Public Library CL At Chambers

Mrs Coolidge's Mother Improves in Hospital Stay

Mrs Lemira Goodhue, mother of Mrs Calvin Coolidge, remains under care at Cooley-Tickinson Hospital in Northam, Massachusetts, though doctors report she is improving and may be ready for a visit from her daughter who is currently in Washington.

Tadane Ana Mondy Nortna TY Ton Lemnirn Goodhue Ftalvin Coolidge Washington

Stolen Clothing Valued at $100 Reported

A theft was reported after burglars entered through a front door on Hackberry and Whittier streets, stealing clothing valued at over $100. Police noted items including two suits, underwear, handkerchiefs, shirts, neckties, and other garments.

Hackberry Whittier Dv Careuthers Oxtate

Plan Funeral for Former Senator Henry Franklin Trimet

ENON Bee Yi-ineeal services were to be held today for State Senator Henry Franklin Trimet, 74, who died at his home. A former Beaumont School principal and a president of the Texas State Association, he served as a longtime political figure in the state.

Ann Ewa Keren Enon Bee Reld Heen Todzs Tor Henry Franklin Trimet Seateray Sriptett Superinjan Af Beaumont Teraatate Hera’ Arciation

Kelly Man Given 80 Years in Prison

A man named Kelly faces an 80 year prison sentence for robbing a bank in a county. He is charged with multiple robberies in a short period, with a reported loot of $3800. The case involves additional filings and related offenses as the court processes continue.

Kelly Man Rotermahony Tunren Nor- Mont Mer Kelly Fichl War Wonder Lperkne Thin County Hawin

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