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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1928
Page
14
Fredericksburg December 27 Peter Crengelge is one of the city's oldest pioneers. He was seriously injured when an automobile struck him as he returned from a mission and collided with a wrecked car near his home. He was knocked to the ground and severely hurt.
Constable A. H. Stolke of Selman and Deputy Dowlarn arrested three men fleeing with Gregory’s automobile after a wedding reception. The car was towed three miles south of Scimm toward San Antonio and later recovered in Guadalupe County. Investigators plan to print a report in San Antonio for further inquiry.
First Lieutenant W T Larcon of Kelly field piloted a VT 1 from Jimwon field to Mitchell field New York to deliver the aircraft. He will then proceed to Baling field Washington DE to bring back a C2 Fokker trianotor for stationing at Welly field. Employment details in the classifications section appear in error.
Musically inclined Boy Scouts can now display their talent after Hagg and McCollum donate a piano for use at 2619 Broadway. Photo shows L. L. Mee Collum presenting the instrument to Scout Billy Sommers of Troop 30 who accepts it.
A piano has been installed at the Boy Scouts home at 2519 Broadway as a gift from Lingy and McCullum Undertaking Company. The project honors the scouts and adds a Luco pipe organ in the mortuary chapel. Lorance L. McCollum funded the piano, praised by W. Theutile, president of the Alamo Council of Bay Scouts, for civic support and scout interest.
Guests at the state event include Governor Dan Moody and other officials. After a crowded day, attendees depart for New Orleans via the Southern Pacific line. Italian reception committee members are listed among the attendees.
Fire Stations Nes Gut 2434 Ruent Vista and No 1 at 508 Wert Tuas sell will be rebuilt on new sites. Fire Commissioner Wright supported Friday placement of the present ten was provided for in the $4 bond issues.
Dispatch reports President elect Hoover planning a trip to Washington to consult with Sheriff Keekers Westend family and discuss routes and potential displacing railroads. It notes cabinet selections and mentions a tentative budget move, with unclear references to arrests and safety concerns during the transition.
In this continued note from Pare One, aviation and prohibition mix with speculative ideas. The piece mentions Ford, the Wright brothers, and imagined flying machines on other planets. It also notes Maj. Chester B. Mille and enforcement actions, plus a jab at bootlegging and a hummingbird pace of travel from Dallas to Chicago. The United States Postal Service is praised for advancing air travel with a 2 minutes usage record and three and done miles per minute.
W E Land a leader at the Advanced Flying shop Kellyfield was named to direct training for the Air Corps at the training center in the four months ahead of Capt A J McStaniel. McStaniel will sail for Havana Pedro Cab, to an aboard the street carrier Texasfin for a June month cruise with the Pacific Theatre.
In a Thursday session of the Corporation Court, Acting Judge Street Commissioner Paul E. Stetler presiding, 68 traffic cases were dismissed and 14 were fined. The docket shows 763 cases still undisposed of, reflecting ongoing efforts to speed traffic adjudication.
The San Antonio Daug Company two day annual meet opens at the Gunter hotel with Wade 1 vice president presiding. Archbishop Arthur J. Prossyerts gave invocation as speakers included William cis president A. J. tiscott department manager and Alfred Kronkosky chairman of the board. Other executives spoke and attendees learned about late model cars with reasonable down payments and liberal terms.
A garbled notice reports the Lone Star Poultry Society postponing its exhibition to January fifteenth due to catalogue delays. The event remains linked to the association’s activities at Wotorosa Athena with last entries and preparations affected.
The resignation of Sam Tawes as deputy is effective December. Newton appoints J W Davis to succeed James in the sheriff s department, a change announced by Sheriff elect Alfonse Newton Jr. James had been appointed when the late Jin Stevens took office.
Two complaints filed in the Court of Justice of the Tone in K Bilta allege burglary and theft against Carroll Wide of 410 Eleventh Abraest. Robbery involved goods valued at 4 from A. W. Zeerr home at 122 Lamar Street. Detectives D. J. Covington and W. T. Carver investigated. Sky City was Wednesday.
Mick Livery announces the city will complete the playground improvements funded by the new bond issue by June 1. Work slowed by Christmas holidays will begin with clearing sites and planting trees, followed by equipment purchases and improvements to existing playgrounds.
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