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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1928
Page
15
Thelma Kurkoff and Betty Conley, both dancers at the Texas theater, with publicity man Bob Kelly, inaugurate a theater chapter in San Antonio under the banner of the Billy and Neue They Get Well Organized Goats.
A jumble of bold names and plot fragments follows Bobbie, a shy young woman pressed by family and suitors to pursue fame in Hollywood. As she navigates offers and pressure from relatives and peers, her attempts at stardom reveal fear, manipulation, and longing in a community play out through messy relationships and risky choices.
Rob blurs a chaotic campus fantasy as she envisions a sunlit scene in Southern California with painterly figures, moving campers and bustling architecture. The narration slides into memory and image, blending romance and odd details amid noisy street sounds and a dreamlike street theatre.
A frenetic account from Horatio Frisky describes a mock organized movement named the Ancient and Honorable Order of Billy Goats with a claimed 23,090,000 strong base. The piece lampoons civic activism, traffic accidents, and a fictional organizer’s personal encounters, naming numerous spoof followers and a sequence of garbled details, concluding with a continuation note titled Varga of Wal ape.
New Orleans officials pursue an exhumation and toxicology tests after two women closely related died within days of each other following a christening. Deputy clerk A Elota asked coroner to order the graves opened for poison checks. The victims were Mrs. Blots Wil, Miss Looneiin Wirth, and others connected to the church event.
Assistant Chief MT. TL Rator and Viceman Francis Cadena were at Santa Rosa Infirmary Friday recovering from injuries suffered battling a garage fire at 1102 North Braces. Cadena had two broken ribs and another cut. Rator sustained a sprained ankle during the effort.
Three men were arrested at a still near San Antonio after agents raided a rural pond site. The men faced the still while a young woman was questioned nearby. About one hundred gallons of whiskey were poured out.
Washington reports Admiral Tithiey 14 tones and other officials briefing the House on a plan to end the arms pact. The discussion centers on preliminary naval actions and potential effects on allied cooperation and regional security.
A fragment outlines a bookish light magazine feature on self analysis and personality types. It lists sample profiles with named individuals from Texas and New Brawi tels, describing traits and suggestions for balance.
The piece highlights Mrs W A Howard of Seguin and Mrs Mowat of the Eph M Gouldstein agency, noting their efforts to balance household duties and family needs while supporting women in business and community service. It mentions a Week for the mast five years and a recognition by Annerie Fisted.
Fragmentary OCR text references Masonic degrees and events with jumbled names and locations. Details are unreadable, but hints at scheduled ceremonies and dates such as April 2 appear garbled. No coherent factual summary can be drawn from the readable content.
A San Antonio educator asserts that head shape reveals intelligence. The report cites a New York student at Peacock Military Academy with measurements and claimed 177 percent perfection. The piece compares various head shapes and cites Mussolini as an exception, noting a scooped skull as a sign of incorrigibility.
A new class of officers is sent to the Army School for Cooks Bakers to learn mess management and field provisioning. The program covers food preparation, ration handling, and serving procedures for artillery units, with instructors detailing duty stations and expected outcomes.
B M Lijckenbaeh, local secretary, criticizes grading delays in the Civil Service commission. He notes exam papers are graded by experts not reviewing full days, leading to inconsistent rulings. A post office inquiry shows examinees seek clarity on geodesy. He argues the system reduces partiality but acknowledges inefficiencies.
Cafe owners were to be arraigned today on charges of assault after a disorderly melee involving Joseph Rubinstony and Totty at the hotel. The evening incident stemmed from a confrontation with a dry couple at the establishment, with officials noting the accused face significant penalties if convicted.
Orchardists prepare for insect activity as a new indoor game sweeps San Antonio. Players draw bugs on paper with pencils, aiming to create the most inventive insect image for a grand prize.
Plans outline auto routes to Texas for American Legion convention. Willa Burlong, highway department official, drafts principal highway jogs from Saint Louis and other points. Routes prepared for distribution April 1 to Legionnaires ahead of the gathering.
Wadsworth superintendent of the air mail division in Washington and Lott Sam Antonio met Friday on route de Atti. They spent Thursday here conferring with Postmaster G2 Tucas on Cheaperine if tue air mail for Martin.
A damaged OCR fragment lists partial street names and personal identifiers across multiple lines. It mentions Neurteeon Alren Me Daretieubaety and Wharton eel, with several personal names such as Mort Han Hotaany and Mrulah Lal, but the text is incomplete and unclear.
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