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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1926
Page
14
Miss Nash presses toward a 100 hour non stop driving record despite a near head on crash at Broadway and Newel avenue. After replacing a radiator and wheel she resumes the grind with stiffened nerves and a lingering cold as she reaches the 40 hour mark.
Miss Nash completed a 100 hour non stop driving stunt despite a Tuesday night wreck. The damaged car parts were replaced in 42 minutes and she continued the endurance run, showing determination amid the setback.
A detailed schedule lists Miss Nash’s movements through San Antonio over two days. It cites numerous businesses and addresses including Nash company on Augusta street, Martin Linen Supply on Roosevelt avenue, Kahn's Universal Oil station at several corners, and the Alamo Development company at North St. Marys street. The plan includes visits to beauty shops, hardware stores, and the Tire Man service, with times ranging from early morning to late night.
Porter Whaley general manager will read the chamber work report for 1926 at the board of directors final meeting of the year at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Al Procher and Reagan Houston, newly elected directors for 1927, will be among the guests at the Menger hotel.
Elerbert Crowley editor of the New Republic leads a survey team arriving in San Antonio to meet Mexican representatives and colleagues before touring Mexico. The seven companions, organized by Robert Habermann, will confer locally and then proceed to their official study with findings to be widely shared.
A party of twelve San Antonio chamber members led by Porter Whaley will leave Thursday night on the Southern Pacific to attend the opening of the Eagle Pass Piedras Negras international bridge. They plan to return New Year’s Day and reservations are being taken by the chamber.
Porter Whaley general manager of the Cuero Chamber of Commerce will attend the annual membership meeting on Tuesday January 15. He will speak on the importance of a Cuero membership in the South Texas Chamber of Commerce and whether to join. Cuero Chamber has 220 members and tax plan for supporting the organization will be discussed.
Reports that rubbish is being thrown into the San Antonio river are under investigation by Park Commissioner Ray Lambert. The incident was reported Wednesday and aims to determine the source and prevent further pollution.
Street Commissioner Paul J. Steffler said a one mile boulevard connecting northeastern and northwestern San Antonio is under consideration to ease access from Alamo Heights to the northwestern city. He notes securing needed property near Carsy Avenue and Broad Way near Incarnate Word College is essential, with bridges planned over the San Antonio River north of Brackes Ridge Park.
YM YWCA educational secretaries announce that the local YMCA night school will begin in January. Courses include salesmanship general business administration public speaking and English led by a YMCA college graduate and new educational secretary.
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