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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1929

Page

5

Legion Backs Safety Drive In Local Post Campaign

Legionnaires from Alamo Post No 2 join American Legion national effort to prevent accidents, especially among children. Commander Clay Bevis says the drive will partner with safety agencies to protect youths and promote safety posters, seat belts, and improved traffic awareness. The initiative follows a recent national safety campaign highlighted at the Antonio convention.

Tevil Legionnaires Clay Bevis Alamo Post Loti Wbesion Bunds Gts Davis State Legion Wlzcuiy Lin Eafety Pamalicty Unt An Antonio

Steffler Pledges Crossing Over MP Tracks on Graig

Steffler pledges crossing over MP tracks on Graig construction of a crossbridge over the Missouri Tafsie trneks on West. Craig price was promised a committee meeting by Steel Commission on law. Committee members include Dr. Wor Toler and Me 8. Mulan.

Steffler Graig Craig Pice Jo Brettter Yar Wor Toler Mulan

Baking Magnate Ward Dies at Desk

New York December 7 Ward, president of the Ward Packing Company and regarded as a leading figure in the baking industry, died of heart disease at his desk yesterday. He was 43 years old.

Ward New York Sech Ward Paking, Corporation Fie Iinking

Katy official lands city climate in San Antonio visit

New York based Missouri Kansas Texas Railway director Tl M Cahill said San Antonio offers a favorable climate similar to St. Petersburg Florida and serves as a growing center for freight and bay resort traffic. He noted railway progress and anticipates further growth before his return to Dallas.

San Antonio St. Petersburg Florida San St. Vetersburg

Rage Driver Toit Ity At Jenkins Visit In City

Jenkins famed transcontinental driver who twice broke the fastest car across America records will be in this city Friday and Saturday. He has spent years breaking records with Studebaker Erskine dealer and drove a President eight roadster on a long Atlantic City speed run. He will appear at the Walterth Motor Sales community event, attracting fans to see the celebrated driver at the track and town lights.

At Jenkins Mic Conuirs Jenkins Rong Witerith Motor Seles Joent Studebaker-Erskinu Iealer Atlantic City Yay Studebalker Clise Maby

High School Boy Fined For Speed in Caryncation Court

A Beeckenridge high school boy faced jail time after Juige Dasa Watson fined him ten dollars for speeding in Caryncation Court. The judge warned that at such speed pedestrians and motorists are endangered and noted the fine could lead to jail. The youth claimed he did not know his father could pay, and the judge ultimately dismissed the case with the fine remaining.

Beeckenridge Hecile Juige Dasa Watson Caryncation Robert Nichalain Ming Gqil Ant Mnre

Army Orders Washington Feb Describes Promotions Transfers

Army orders from Washington list officers reassigned to Fort Leon and Port Wood. promotions, examinations, and retirements announced. Names include Pascons, Phillips, Hath, Le Commer, Hodnette, Beeker, and Parsons among many others. changes cover Fort Gusning, San Francisco, Philippine staff, Alabama and Florida universities, and various depots.

Washington, D. GC James K. Pascons Washington Port Leonaird Wood Wichard UI Wickesihy A. G Dasial Homer le Commer Edgar Fort Gusning Lowell Wright L. C Carlale Tharrackis Hayes Antiins Dale C O. de Carnes Philippines Prec Crown Tuovie P. Hodnette Infantes Port Moultrie University of Alabama Frank F. Beeker Infantry Fort Moultrie University of Flori Seara Virat DB. Parsons ALO Chicago Puirfield Depat Rowland Kickwrig Scott Fickl Thawaiian Williany Hendley St Lansley Tiel Maryny Mf Thornside Cy K Zeller Cy da Philippi Martin Nile

Nails and vodka mix ends in hospital for Petri

Russian report details a man named Petri who allegedly ingested nails dissolved in vodka. He was admitted to a Moscow hospital with a reported enormous stomach tumor after repeated visits and surgeries. Doctors noted inability to pay and warned that without operation his condition could be fatal.

Anterualanat News Moscow Bovini Petri Vertkel Alyscow Lwo Petrinanin

Robbery Victim Seeks Man Here After Pipeline Job

Victim A. W. Brooks, tied to a San Antonio incident, seeks a man named Mig sua after being beaten and robbed of 45 dollars at Johnson City where he worked for a pipeline company. Brooks asks police for help locating the suspect.

Tie Northwest A. W. Brooks Wiehibalts San Antonio Uureday Brooks Tohnson Citar Potiee Hin

Dr H M Matthews Fimeral Thursday

Obituary fragment notes Dr H M Matthews who died at age 61. He lived in San Annie and was a member of a local church. Survivors include his wife and several relatives. Pallbearers and funeral details are partially listed with names appearing as garbled OCR.

Tinryes AL Miilows Hiy Patie Les West Myenne Touse Au Ggiiril I. Pearee Orioge

Lucky Strike fixation aboard lifeboat hero tale

In a recalled wartime sea tale the survivor recalls lighting a Lucky Strike after rescuing Florida crew members from a perilous Atlantic voyage. He claims the toasted flavor steadied his nerves, helped him stay slim, and praises Lucks for throat comfort amid salt air exposure.

America Florida Atlantic

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