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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1928
Page
16
Senorita Amparo Peznes described as a typical Spanish beauty leads a Havana audition to select two queens and a court of honor of Cuban senoritas to preside over winter carnivals and the Volanta parade on February 10.
Genevieve Smith, a year noted widow, flees Paris with a mysterious man. They traverse a crime-ridden underworld to a New York escape. A violent confrontation ends with Genevieve overpowering the assailant and fleeing into the streets as police pursue.
The Yuelogien Society of San Antonio elected Albert Steres St, president, Col. Me Tr Crimimins first vice president, and a full slate of officers. A six member board of managers was chosen with terms to run for two, three, and six years. Charter members and the famed St Laite Zoological society were noted, detailing numerous founders and early members.
Ton Smith of Crockett reports four white men stopped him Thursday on Bayt Crockett Street dragged him from his car and beat him. some were armed. He was taken to Wobret hospital with possible life-threatening injuries. Police say his condition is serious as shots were fired during the incident.
Tourists flow toward San Antonio after the holidays, with a caravan of visitors expected as soon as travel resumes. Hinder Kring, publicity official of the chamber of commerce, notes rising interest from northern and eastern regions seeking notels and accommodations in San Antonio.
A San Antonio security firm merges with a finance company, forming a new entity with headquarters in Baltimore. The combined group will operate from the former Union Reetisil campus in the National Bank of Commerce building, as announced by W. M. Halulifte of the Asian Securities company.
In a patrol wagon a woman clings to a dangerous truth and a frail hope. As she and a man are moved toward the police station she pleads that his arrest is not his fault while she reveals fear, memory, and a tangled family past that could implicate others.
A reminiscence recalls a rough era on Murlesan Street with unpaved streets, a failing rail line, and a Yas-car station. It notes a busy aril office, East Commerce Street rescue, and a yard hostler near Mitte Mulligan’s home, ending with a switchman’s embarrassment in later years.
A garbled notice states Christmas Cheer offices are closed after completing activities. It mentions corner streets and references various service and corporate entities, including a veterinary view company and a wire company, with unclear roles and dates.
A fragmented listing mentions a birthday in Tarite Michnar and several names with street addresses including Carson Street and North Leong hbree. Contains several unreadable fragments and personal locations.
A garbled artifact from a public event lists winners and honorable mentions for a beauty or talent contest. The piece names numerous participants, sponsors, and locations, with scattered captions and prizes mentioned amid widespread OCR noise.
An early note describes airplanes used to transport fish from Musky to Swawneville with refrigeration and capacity for 1800 pounds per flight. Routes run from Soto Tat Marin near the Mexican border to Beruwneville and San Antonio, supplying San Antonio and other cities as fish from Trout and Pike are shipped inland. Tex-Mesilla River project cited as transport backbone with Mettrary Produce Co. as local distributors.
Fences will surround San Antonio playgrounds to protect children from traffic after January 1. Park commissioner Jake Atubidis and traffic engineer J. Reeder led the effort with superintendent Ab House noting closures of Matunuron Street and Dump Vist Streck playgrounds. Checks found twenty one playgrounds unsupervised, temporary guards adopted to shield kids.
Suspect Tessa Cuirra or Ansclon Waewas arrested on a charge of assault at Motarese offices. Bail set at 500 dollars by Lustier of the Venne Louis. J. Gonzales led the arrest effort with county jail transfer planned Friday.
The agriculture department issued a warning to growers and dealers that bulbs may only be sold after federal and state inspections and proper licensing. The notice cites the risk of eelworm and related pests and urges compliance before any sale or distribution.
The growing Blotto winners list includes additions such as Giraffes, Jett by Pauline Hutton and Top two squirrels by Junior Monier. Mrs. F. Hardman submitted a motorcycle policeman entry, continuing the parade of unusual submissions.
Fourtet lagged-branted entrants sing and gibber as they contest the "isling mere than" with Dre eked Adam and Hetty Wilson tying for first place at Carnegie Theb with Albeck Williams. Officials warn of a possible deadlock when the final call comes at midnight Saturday.
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