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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1928

Page

5

Amateurs and pros in golf clash at Calix forpia event

In Los Angeles a mixed amateur and professional golf tournament unfolds at the Calix forpia course with $1000 in cash prizes for pros and trophies for top amateurs. Notable players include Walter Hagen, Arnold Statz, Willliam Bunter, and others, plus a women’s amateur-pro pairing at Long Beach featuring Virginia Van Wie and Hoccy Presser.

Maxwell Stiles Vianiversal Service Ferzirpendig Los Angeles Pee Calix Forpia Golf 1 Gyberel Country Club Cash Prizva Virgins Country Club Long Beach San Gabriel Virginia van Wie Hagen Mra Hoccy Presser

Buried Here for 20 Year Old Train Wreck Victim

Funeral services for Mies Vanis Goelitz aged 29 of 103 Montclair Avenue, Alan Heights, will be held at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon. She was the sole fatality when a passenger train left the track on a curve near Neches, Texas, en route home from Chicago. Survived by her father G A Goelitz, two sisters Elinor and Alberta, all of San Antonio.

Mies Vanis Goelits G. A. Goelitz Montclair Avenue Alan Heights Neches Doering Ela Chicago Boly Ilentil Mies Mary Anacreon Glenwood Court Alamo Tleighin Qna Xavier Gonzales Mies Gnelitz Fare Ile Elinor God Alberta San Antonio

Grid Athletes Safer Than Seats Deliberation in Chicago

In Chicago a discussion cites studies suggesting football is safer than earlier chair-seat dangers. Dr. Terman Thundere notes one football death in 1828 amid broader debates on safety measures and athletic risk.

Chicago St. Upia Terman Thundere Jock County Rae

Holdups Take Priest in Chicago Rectory Heist

Thieves posing as parishioners robbed St Casi mir's Church in Chicago last night stealing 4000 dollars from the combined Sunday and Christmas offerings. Father Stelvert Forma, 70, pastor, and F. S. Krakowski, one of six priests, were alone when two men entered and demanded the money. One robber pressed a revolver to Krakowski and said they wanted the Christmas collection.

Chicago Der Genj St Casimir’s Catholic Eluateh Stelvert Forma Efocritus F. S. Krakowski Father Krakowski

Montgomery Ward Heiress' Apartment Robbed in Chicago

Chicago December 26 burglars forced a rear door to enter the apartment of Mrs. George A. Tuarne widow of Montgomery Ward vice president The thieves found little of value though tapestries hung on walls and only silverware was valuable Mrs Thurve was in Florida with a housekeeper guarding the residence

Chicago VPI George A. Tuarne Montgomery Ward and Company Gar Myall

Horse Kills Man While Feeding Oats at Miles Farm

Los Angeles dispatch reports a fatal farm accident at Miles where 65 year old Milley Miles entered a horse stall to feed oats. The horse kicked him in the chest and then trampled him as onlookers watched. Police investigate the incident.

Man Ag Crryrrece Service Los Angeles Miles Milles Milley

Eight Suspects Jailed For Major Crimes In New York Raids

Police Commissioner Grover A Whadenbald announced eight suspects were jailed this week in New York after raids. The report claims enforcement linked to organized crime and urban vice, with authorities indicating results from coordinated operations across districts and arrests at multiple locations.

New York Tes Seai Grover A. Whadenbald Cmd Eigbe Arceets Ieee Imak Ding Yale Rnimin- Saite

Adopted Babies Short of Demand in Chicago

A brief 현 fragment reports Sana Claux failing to secure adoptions in Chicago on December 26. The text notes at least one impediment in the process and indicates some babies could not be placed with would be adopters.

Tunneys Arrive at Brioni Island Der Derb

Unclear OCR text suggests the Tunneys arrived at Brioni Island with notes of movements and a delay in plans. Details about dates, places, or outcomes are fragmentary and cannot be definitively determined from the readable portions.

Brioni Island Hohrlatmaa Tralou

Big film industry mergers stun Hollywood in new era

A dramatic report claims Pathe, FDC and Radio corp will merge with the Victor Talking Machine Co. The combination promises to place top artists such as Jeritza Florence Laston and Jascha Heifetz under a new banner with production in the boat and competition against Western Electric. Details hint at a sweeping reorganization of the talking pictures world and the careers of many stars.

L. O. Parsons Motion Tegime Walversah Screen Jeritza Florence Laston Jascha Heifetz Worldavide Vicor Talaiez General Electric Western Electric Electric Phates Talking Pictures Xcran Victor Talking Machine Company Pathe Nadio Corporation

Student DJs Involved in Campus Robbery Tragedy

A chaotic incident at a university building ends with 24 year old Thomas Moll dead after a robbery attempt. Police report Hall and companions William Cooney and George Relia confessed participation while facing bursary charges amid a campus investigation.

Renkeles Cab Dee Thomas Donald Moll University of MediTende Uni Rane le Robebery Hall Willian Corn+ Cooney George Reli

Chicago Christmas Holiday Car Crash Toll Rises

A historical Chicago car crash during the Christmas period left 18 dead. Reports describe victims struck by streetcars and cars in multiple fatal incidents. Authorities and officials faced blame as investigations noted broad transport dangers over the holiday season.

Chicago Krug Carrie Lie Cath

Ambassador Transfer Shifts Italy Envoy Roles

A diplomatic reshuffle moves Italy’s ambassador to Brazil to Washington, while a new envoy takes on the U.S. post. The changes affect the senior Italian diplomatic team amid ongoing international ties and policy discussions.

Italy Brazil Washington Post

Pennsylvania Man Stabbed in Unknown Attack

Ames Johnson, 35, of Johnstown Pennsylvania, was stabbed in the back and treated at Nebert 43. Cireen hospital. He did not identify the attacker or provide details to authorities. Conrad, listed as 216 1-2 Eastommerce, was also stabbed in the left chest and later said he would not prosecute the suspect.

Ames Johnson Johnstown Nebert Cireen Dahingon Johnson Ad Conrad Ahg Conrad

Officer Takes Him Home And Returns

A court hearing on Wednesday involved Pat Brown charged with drunkenness. The officer took him home, but he returned, resulting in a $6 liquor violation fine and a $25 assessment related to the incident.

Policeniot Buine Hiales Brown Iy Corporation Cours Pat Brown

Get Out Rates on Liquor Fines Break Housing Rhetoric

Vague report notes liquor fines and charges against individuals with unclear names and affiliations. Brevor Jones and Tantz are mentioned. no event dates or clear actions are established. The fragment confirms a charged context without coherent details of persons or organizations.

Brevor Jones Tantz Siefflyr

Old Love Story Echoes in Town Drama

Polly Carter returns to her drab hometown after college graduation and finds her “after generation” dilemma. The tale, part of Daughter, Two, follows her clash with a refined past and a marriage stance explored by author Bat Hughes, highlighting the wife’s conflict when her husband treats passion as mere routine.

Henry Coburt William le Uaron Cosmopolitan Marion Davies Henry Boe Jng Eouchey Mr. le Lacon Veney Richard Barthelisess Ational Polly Carter Calleze Pally Berone Rath Reer and Daughter, Inc Carter Sinil Lightnett Thepert Hughes

Smallpox Keeps Estranged Father With Daughter

Lewiston reports Helen Marr four spends Christmas with her real father Inga Farr father brought presents to Mr and Mrs John Tall home before smallpox outbreak forced quarantine The father remained in the home under medical order while authorities arranged release from quarantine and a jail stay for Farr concerns linger about custody and illness obligations

Lewiston Inga Helen Marr Fay Farr John Tall Farr John Hall

Entering Texas Open Tourney Draws Wide Interest

The Texas Open golf event attracts many entrants with bids from notable players listed in the roster. Prominent names such as Gallet, Sessler, and others are noted among contestants, with committees setting up the event and securing dates for the upcoming competition next week.

Tal Uyman Antonin Golf Secreincy Willester Db Juleilanton Laledo Guy Vanlsiir Tos Aces Uburko Tinieton Denver Jan G. Stripbdahe Andianapelig Brant Galle Joel Tyent Bhinton Omar

Dunlap Leads New York Group in Midwestern Tourney Qualifiers

A fragmented report notes George Dunlap of New York heading a field of players at Dinehness Country Club. The long sixteenth admiral midwider tour proceeds with eighteen players qualifying in match play, starting Thursday, for the kohourney or pinshuust event.

Minkbuest George Dunlap New York Eluanapiana AO Polfers Dinehness Country Club Thursdiax KOURNEY / PINSHUUST

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