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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1928
Page
13
In chapter four, Lessing weighs the hunt for a missing girl. The operative suspects the girl may have slipped away during the gathering, eluding the detective and guards. Amid suspicion and tension, the guard contemplates pursuing her while noting her charm and possible criminal prowess.
Mrs. C. M. Chambers wife of Mayor Chambers buys a ticket to raise funds for a home for working mothers. The initiative will support families like Mrs. Stella Franklin and her son Byron, offering care for their children.
The article describes a Blotto contest with prizes including two theater tickets for winners, weekly $10 prizes, and a final judged by artist Diewann Timeson-Watson. It notes planning for a community effort to support working mothers and child care during mothers' work hours, plus a housing project proposal linked to the community board.
In Gonzales Texas on December 20 authorities note the Ottline Swamps, a wild botanical treasure with ferns and rare flora found nowhere else, are at risk as the Norwood No 1 gusher nears. University researchers catalogued 250 rare plants and anticipate a thesis of great interest to science, while the area also hosts diverse wildlife and insects.
The Santi Antonio Chamber of Commerce is an employment agency that supplied the Trade Tixtension department with an unusual request. A man asked for a list of open positions in Mexico and promised to pay if any could be filled. The department said it has no way to determine Mexico's needs.
A story hour for children is planned at the Carnegie Library on Saturday evening. Miss Muanina Wells, assistant Wienman, says a Christmas program with a Christmas theme will be given.
An old note recalls a special interurban railway service to the fair grounds from Saully Flores Street. The railroad ran a tevinira route to feed crowds, ending at the woodhenria near the fair. Townsfolk balanced limited car access with the single-car tracks as the fair began.
A set of ancient ivory opera glasses passed to Misuy A. Puller at 409 Mangarile Street, featuring a large case engraved with J. T. Steward from the Strand, London. The worn optics hint at a life backstage and among countless performances in a distant past.
The Tunior Disiness and Protin gional Woman's eltb entertain at a Wednesday dinner dance at the Valor Hotel. President Leng Byke presided as Miss Tiva Veth Core led the den orations. Prizes were won by Mrs. Mobs feyd and Clarke English.
The city commission authorized construction of a little auditorium with a borough library and an art gallery. The plan includes employing architects to design the new facility, to be erected in a central district with expected civic and cultural benefits.
Winners in the Blotto game include Mrs. Milton Zimmerman with the monkey face, W. B. Martin’s funny bug, and Mrs. Will L. Salter’s black bottom dancer. Entries must be submitted by Saturday noon to claim Texas tickets.
In the coming days the police and fire departments will intensify efforts to enforce the city ordinance banning fireworks within the city limits. Chief Owen Kilday ordered strict enforcement in downtown areas with officers instructed to apprehend offenders. The warning notes the danger of fireworks causing fires and property damage, urging compliance to prevent widespread destruction.
The Man Avenue Heteide and the rackentilge Elmea lead a lively high school contest week at Lebron Insk with Brackenridge Publications dominating. Riewa Olahi and the journalism fraternity announce three dozen subgentions as students vie in the Literactolistic League Preys confer nen combort vat Airstie in the springs.
A children’s program led by Miss Dorothy Ten Gill will be part of White Christmas celebrations at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. The event includes a tent show, Santa Claus arrival, and candy distribution, with children contributing gifts for needy families in Sanshitania.
Tamier Chere announces charity kickoff Saturday with Artur Pfeil chairing the committee. Volunteers prepare Christmas dinners for attendees while organizers review applicant conditions to ensure gifts reach those in need.
The sheriff department urged Vannaday to help locate Rafael Macavilola 25 ex service man and civilian employee from Fort Jam Trans form, reportedly missing since Saturday as relatives informed the officials.
A report by George He' Erna, secretary of Bexar County Health, notes receipts reach 6500 for Christmas seals. Officials say the 10000 goal supports tuberculosis prevention programs. Mis Ann Taylor and others in downtown missions manage postoffice division operations in San Antonio.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon for Chinelle Walker, 62, at a residence on 2507 Tathrine Street. The Old Trail Drivers Association staged a historical program. he is survived by his wife, a daughter Nettie Moursenis, a sister Annie Sloiser, and other relatives.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Schlinger a 79 year old Germantown native who lived in Sowadntowio sixty years. Reverend A Ty Wolff of St John's Lutheran church officiated. She is survived by two daughters Mrs Mulah and Mine Alvin Sillingery Fane, plus grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A fragmented entry lists multiple names and addresses including J. Weank Davis 107 Fast Again arcane, Ronit Parrett 615 West Sum Bue mince, Jessa Marlin 12882 Burleson street, Raymund L. Garela 310 Ada alecel, Carmen VWorengo 018 East Buelid avenue, and Abheron 3tm Burleson among others, resembling a cluttered local notices page.
Readable fragments describe The Light preparing a Christmas program with lyrics and music by Pagham Light. Prof David Urmesher directs a 100-voice Christmas choir. seven carols will be published in The Light on December 24. Annie Meherts, pianist for the Orionsten Concert Company, joins as accompanist. arrangements aim to involve radio listeners and Massisky Professors in a community broadcast event.
Woodlawn school, North Zarxvmorg avireck aid Weer Mugvolic aganur, will add two frame rooms to ease crowding, extending a plan that already erected seventeen other（日） elementary rooms. The district’s education officials approved the continuation to meet growing enrollments.
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