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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1928

Page

11

Firemen Repair Broken Toys to Bring Joy to Children

S A firemen repair and prepare 7500 dolls and various toys for distribution to poor and needy children. Under the direction of Chief Savran and his team, repairs are ongoing at the station and hospital shops, with donations from hotels, clubs, and residents aiding the effort. About 1200 letters requested toys from donors, and several toy boxes, including from the Brightly damaged shop, contributed to the project.

S. A Sol Toya Bvice Chiog J. G. Sourav Ned Welingy Wiveysare Bleck Leisen Oller Ag Sirran Hoise YaAulonin Qirieé Surengusl Cini Iran Doll Hospital Hoa Water Street Bicran San Antonio Stewarts Association Hatsins SY Stewards Hunt Allie Thisia Ores Jack Warth Muunter Prayden O. W. Aling Adteline High Dawson Street Tun Tiana Baek Dal Gould Lee Monson Mulseher Moward A. Dalifan Gravelly Sebutze J. Behave

Foster Parents of Chained Boy Held For Court Action

Foster parents Mr and Mrs Charles in Fosterville were jailed as authorities charged them with abuse of a chained boy found in their home. The boy, hospitalized, showed signs of neglect while officers said the parents were not charged with contracting or harming the mother or child. The case awaits court action.

Chained Boy Thacindd Ly-wenr Ktrobton Charles i Fosteviday

Bugs Baer on Text Vagaries of Christmas Tide

A spoofing column by Bugs Baer lampoons department store life and Christmas shopping with risqué humor and playful gibes at stores and shoppers. The piece riffs on fashion, salesmanship, and public behavior in a metropolitan setting, reflecting upbeat wartime humor and social satire.

Bugs Baer

Burial Friday for Mrs Medina pioneer widow of Eugenio

Mrs Gumer Cit and Mrs Medina Will be laid to rest Friday at 4 pm at the Immaculate Heart of Mary church. J M Previado will officiate. Mrs Meting widow of Eugenio Medina a pioneer freighter between Mexico and the Southwest came to warried James Countress a Confederate soldier killed in a skirmish at Log Canyon. She moved to San Antonio in 1870 and lived here since. Survived by son James Cowl, daughter today, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Gumercit U. Medion Church of the Immacnitte Heart of Mary J. M. Previado Meting Eugenio Medina Mexico Hest Warried James Countress Log Canyon Il Inter New Mexico Mere San Antonio Jamey Cowl Io-Lay Tames Wil Tlenry Coultrees Lane Nepal

Italy Reports 320000 Unemployed at November End

Rome reports 320000 people unemployed in Salу at end of November. A drop of 9000 from the same date the previous year is noted, reflecting seasonal declines in agriculture and construction.

Rome Saly

Mechanical Cop Reacts To Boy Imitating Horn

In Burdingamt California a local traffic operator nicknamed Mr elevax entertains children by mimicking car horns as a boy crosses the busy peninsula highway. The scene shows the man with theatrical gestures reacting to horn blasts, drawing amused onlookers.

Burdingamt Cal Elevax Pevinsula Tie Mr. Dylevar

Traffic docket shows 34 cages tried and 587 cases left

The court docket lists 34 traffic cases tried and 587 still unsettled. Judge Joly Quin presided as the city prepares for a new initiative. Official notes indicate ongoing filings and a backlog in traffic matters.

Kyld It Corporation Court Joly Quin

Baylor Nursing Leads Voting Amid Turbulent Ballot

The report details a chaotic county election with Baylor Nursing leading the vote count. It lists numerous candidates such as Santa Hosa Ames Simmons and Miss Dengon among others, noting Hospital votes and totals like 60 votes for Miss Mary Joiner. The fragmented OCR presents a muddled tally with several named individuals and venues.

Ise Funcilly Unimilton Baylor Hendy Othee Dengon Wohyrt Jessyital Ya Vues Alfrieda

Theater Fire Narrowly Stopped by Quick Help

Firefighters battled overheating stoves during a morning blaze that threatened Marlandale Vietor theater and nearby homes. Joe Resow and others assisted as flames swept through sections of the building, with five Wakans reported as doused. Damage appeared limited to the theater interior and several chimneys, with at least two residences sustaining smoke and heat effects.

Joe Resow Scully Worcs Marlandale Vietor Atota James Gualdupe Street Dre TR. Ss. Adams Ig Last Park Ty. Matorson Masy Nova Jimredo

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