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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1928
Page
9
Bill Carey prizes a Christmas gift unique in history a dagger said to have slain Bill the Kid famed New Mexico outlaw. The relic links to the hundred year old legend and carries heavy life claimed implications for Carey.
Polly Carter faces a collapsing illusion of innocence as graduation nears. In crowded dorm scenes she debates tradition, family, and independence with friends, tracing a young woman’s struggle against social expectations and parental sacrifice.
An excerpt recounts Anton Adam and Tony Agni among long serving local officials and constables in the county, noting retirement implications and wartime service. It lists names and offices tied to the justice system and public records, highlighting a Merchant Street office and figures tied to county clerks and deputies.
Lodge to install new officers and staff Thursday evening from 8 to 9 o'clock. Names listed include Rebekah toler No. 2, Bold Wellows, Menno Tirenbect, Anna Sehonk, Nannie Leiter, Muape garet Nichols, Neovid Ottenm, Tovlac nell, Fannie Micke, Louie Pinta, Borah Myerg, Jdeaie Sherman, and others.
A fragmented Los Angeles article recounts a knife claimed to have been used by Billy the Kid. The piece traces a Santa Ana collector Clarence Guntlin receiving the artifact and a sheriff Pak F Garrett tale about the knife’s alleged travels, gifts, and a claimed authentication.
A reduction of rates for long distance calls is announced by the Western Bell Telephone Company. The adjusted pricing lowers the charge per unit for distant calling, effective immediately, with details on eligible destinations and measurement units provided by the carrier.
Fragmentary OCR lists many names and addresses including Mrs Mary East and Dorothy Marelas with scattered street names and numbers. The text appears as a shuffled directory style fragment with no coherent event or narrative.
Contested Blotto event tops the day as judges select a winner. The editor thanks thousands of fans for their support and announces the final prize winner to be revealed soon. A renowned artist Dayson Dawson-Watson is noted for picking the winning blotto.
Stamp collectors gain access to new issues including a controversial international stamp and a three size air mail envelope. The items arrive via the local post office with dates in May and a San Antonio posting, offering collectors a chance to add rare and newly printed signatures to their collections.
Burial services were held Monday for Shenmard Sheppard 89 at a local church. The deceased, identified as a longtime resident of San Antonin, is survived by his wife and daughters. He had lived in Indiana before moving to the area about three years ago.
Sidney King of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce says hotels reap most convention dollars. An investigation of the Jesas State Teachers conventions shows average per person expenditures across rooms meals theaters and other categories, totaling around 54.72 dollars per attendee, with money concentrated in lodging and meals as the main costs.
The Blotta editor announces the final daily prize winners for The Light contest. Ostrich heads by Alta Lee Day, a cake on a table by Marjorie Hill, and the llama and its rejection by Emma Davis are named among the readable entries. Watch for the grand prize this week.
In early days a pawn faker named Mr Schwartz at the southwest corner of Military Blea was stabbed to death by an unknown assailant. A $1000 reward was offered but the killer was never caught. Later a Mexican man was hanged in New Motivo after confessing to the murder to repay for stolen goods Schwartz had identified.
Staff Sergeant Jay Ward, 26, died Thursday at Chanutsfield Rantoul Db while on an aerial photography assignment. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon with a military escort, and Ward was buried after a service at Kelly Gell chapel. Ward served eight years and was stationed at Tanighty field before his death.
The reception for Reverend Boand is postponed due to family requests. W A Toand, pastor of the Tencon EM Provtyteria whaceh, will not keep the church open for the New Year's visit. Members of the church were invited to visit the Bound Lome during the nz.
San Antonio hosts a New Year Eve celebration with multiple venues and acts. Alamo Past No 2 and other groups perform at the punt tipel auditorium at 9 pm with dancing, cabaret, and an orchestra. The Gunter hotel features dining and entertainment with various acts. Midnight shows, theater presentations, and a soldier’s program at Fort Sam Houston are planned, alongside a Market ball and nightclub events.
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