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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1928

Page

9

Schools Closed Amid Measles Epidemic

Three elementary schools already closed and more likely to follow as the measles outbreak grows. Dr. Phillin McCaleb, county physician, said the epidemic justifies shutting down the entire system. At least 50 percent of students were out in each affected school as closures moved through the district by order of Dr. McCaleb and the board of education.

Kyriem Phillin MuCalel Belico Agnes Cotton Wiemen Tury Blanco Yond Merchant Greeet Claw Fahland Ing Mra W. A. Quirk Che Boned Alice McCaleb Mc* Galen Enid

Chili Charlie sets chili record at Gebhardt booth event

Charles Heitek known as Chili Charlie served a hundred plates of chili concarne at Gebhardt Chili Pan booth on Tuesday afternoon. A crowd gathered, samples of Alextean four te were offered, and organizers promised free chili con carne and tamales for school guests. Mrs Chitwood urged Gebhardt products for school meals, praising their quality and suggesting use in recipes.

Charles Heitek Gebhardt Chili Pandeee Company Luesiay Gebbardt Sui Antoniy Wanid Gebhardt Cungel Nchonl

Rajah's Union With White Girl Seen in Court

London report details a case involving Takoji Rao, former maharajah of Indore, and Nancy Ann Miller of Seattle. Devi, wife of the maharajah, appears before Patan High Court over a marriage and deed dispute. The plaintiff claims lack of Hindu marriage validity, impacting the will and financial arrangements.

Rajah London Bombay Daily Mail Takoji Rao Indore Nancy Ann Miller Seattle Wueh W Devi Ihath Patan Sin Devi Mies Caroline Thompson Hank

Airport Company Meeting Ordered

A meeting of the San Autumn Airport Corporation has been called for Gonter hotel by the chairman of the milk committee of the chamber of commerce to discuss purchase of wire for the government vicaory flying school off the Seguin route. A check for 8044.08 was ordered placed in the Chase bank to be held in escrow in connection with the option contract for purchase of 185.20 acres belonging to X. Mittimann as part of the project. Although the first option is not due until March 16, details of the purchase are being worked out rapidly.

San Autumn Airport Corporation Gonter Chamber XE Commerce Escraw X. Mittimann Tittle

Drilling Judges Named for Fourth Annual Sar Ayilovio Event

Officials selected to preside at the fourth annual drill competition at Garrety field on March 2 include Mi I. Miler Cag. de W. Thompson A. Golightly and First as judges for the Sar Ayilovio BR. OO. T. CL event announced Wednesday by Mag. HL, 8. Adton.

Mexico May Deport Tamaulipas Bishop

Rumors spread that Jose Amora bishop of Tamaulipas, arrested and in hiding, faced deportation from Mexico City. The report notes current speculation without official confirmation and cites the tense political backdrop in Mexico.

Mexico Tamaulipas Mexico City Jose Amora

Aviation Coffee Booth Attracts Housewives Fans

At Tucker Coffee company booth in the classroom rear, Aviation Coffee is served each afternoon to housewives. Demonstrations by Mrs. Chitwood showcase the product, praised for aroma and flavor as women sample the coffee and consider second servings.

Tucker Coffee Company Manufactue Ord Aplivions Aviation Coffe Wings Housewives Aviaion Toven Avia

Mrs Fliza Jones to Be Buried Here

Mrs Mary Hhiga Joes dies in hospital Monday. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at the Chorsday morning funeral service officiated by the Rev A E Rector at the Mary Hhiga Joes church. Mrs Jones was a former Mississippi resident and had lived in the city thirty eight years. She is survived by daughters Mesdaines Tinurn Davis Thatersnal Houston Minor Agnes Taher and Edn Taher of San Antonio. Mre H W Seay of Tenckland. Mrs WL OA Meatlick of Heallettagilly. Mrs A M Sleyker of Nintivoke Ty. and a son W F Jones of San Antonio.

Fliza Jones Mary Hhiga Joes Efi Danghters Mesdaines Tinurn Davis Thatersnal Houston Agnes Edn Taher San Antonio H. WX. Seay Tenckland WL OA Meatlick Heallettagilly Sleyker_ ad Nintivoke W. F. Jones Sant Antonio

Tusall Appointed Chairman of Chicago World’s Fair Finance Committee

Kamiel Tusall was unanimously chosen by the World of Leu Nees as chairman of the finance committee for Chicago's proposed world's fair. The Chicago World’s Fair project announced the appointment amid early organizational steps and broad support.

Andrew Jackson Will Passed to State Archivist

A disputed will purported to be Andrew Jackson’s surfaced in Tennessee, claimed to be the late president’s will dated June 7, 1838, but questioned as a forged document. It was surrendered to Full Trailwood Moore, supervisor of archives, amid controversy over its authenticity and previous invalidations.

Andrew Jackson Nashville Shvougoa Alerree Tralwood Moore Atte Lennessee Jackson Havard Hekary General Jackson Pravidain County Pur Moore

Seeligson Denies Plans to Campaign on Slot Machines

District Attorney Seeligson denies planned campaign against slot machines amid reports of confiscations. He says no drive is underway, officers instructed to seize machines, but he favors avoiding mass arrests.

Seeligson Aware Seelignon Eoligumm Weinesday Atte

San Antonio Seeks Ford Tour Through City

Porter A. Whaley, general manager, wrote to Detroit Wednesday asking Ford tour requirements to place San Antonio on the statewide reliability tour itinerary. The letter was sent to Ray Cooper, Ford tour general manager, and mentions Charlee Taindbergh and Cal. Charlee Taindbergh in the Nenentg to commercial aviation context.

Ran Antonio Ford Te Chanker Vmamerce Porter A. Whaley Detroit Wednenaay Ray Cooper Mamger Cal Charlee Taindbergh Whaley Enid

Avant-garde social event at the auditorium site

Aweeklong arrival at the auditorium features a social music program each afternoon. The Fox company hosts a display with a Gus range and attractive home furnishings for visitors, including a display booth run by a company representative showcasing chains and other comforts.

Fly Houth Fox Company Lsu Conurrd Conesey

Blame Propeller in Death of 300

In Thoms, a ship tragedy is investigated as officials blame the propeller in the death of 300 aboard a Australian steamship. The inquiry examines the engine shaft and boiler safety as officials seek responsibility and causes.

CREAM FOR CATARAH OPENS UP NOSTRILS

A nostril opening remedy promises quick relief from head colds. The fragrant healing cream claims to penetrate airways, soothe inflamed passages, and relieve congestion, dryness, and headaches quickly. A small bottle is advertised via drugstore channels for immediate use.

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