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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1928

Page

13

Funeral services for Joan J Stevens to be held Friday

Funeral services for Joan J Stevens 75 lifelong resident of San Antonio who died suddenly at 151 East Lullwood Avenue will be held Friday morning at Episcopal church with Rev. Capers officiating. Stevens, once secretary to Governor Dale of Texas and to the consular service in Galveston and in Russia, was postmaster under McKinley Roosevelt and Taft and later helped run Central Trust Company and other ventures. Surviving are two sons Thornton and John J Stevens, three daughters Mrs James W Halsey Mrs Raymond Keller and Mrs Eleanor Stevens Townsend, a sister Mrs Arthur Lockwood, nine grandchildren and a host of friends. Pallbearers listed include Lee Frost and others.

Joan J. Ste 1Nis Lfelong Sen Antonio Lullwood Avenue Rishon FT. Capers Episcopal Church Stevens Dale Texas Galveston Rassia Mr. Stevens Thornton Stevens John J. Fevers Jank W. Halsey H Olsey Raymond Keller Eleanor Stevens Townsend A Kother A. T. Stevens Irs Arthur Lockwood Olia Newman San Antonio Lee Frost Fearse Thompson Fred G. Groos Marshal W. Terrell Pearson Newamb Woodford Thornton

Anonymous American Gifts Statue to France for Luxembourg Museum

An unnamed American donor presented a bronze statue to a Luxembourg museum in Paris. The sculpture, created by Despian, was funded with a payment of 10,000 at an exhibition in the city.

Merican France Rew Xorke Basig Luxembourg Paris Despian

French Tax Spark at Orteans Theatre Tournament

In Orléans, France, officials attempted to levy a tax on entertainment and athletic clubs. The tax plan targeted a local athletic club hosting tournaments, triggering a dispute over the legitimacy and scope of the entertainment tax.

Orteans France

30 Cars of Mexico Tomatoes Enter US Via Laredo

Thirty cars of tomatoes from Mexico were cleared through the port of Laredo on Wednesday. Intended for Juarez and El Paso routes, rebel activity in Chitushua redirected the shipment through its park. The produce heads to markets in the East and Middle West.

Mexico Laredo Universal Service Lex Jalisco Juarez BE Paso Chitushua East Middle West

Policeman Recovers Cash Register After Thieves Break In

Patrolman R Debooa chased the thieves from a Buena Vista street produce dance and recovered a large cash register. He towed it to police headquarters for safekeeping. Investigation found only two dollars in small change inside.

R. Debooa Thurstas Buena Vista

Gotthard Funeral Services Held for Mrs Margaret Gotthard

Funeral services were held Thursday for Mrs Margaret Gotthard of 1208 North San Jovinto Street who died Tuesday. The Rev A L Wolff of St John’s Lutheran Church officiated. She is survived by husband Robert W Gotthard two sons Renard Gotthard and Adult Bauer a daughter Mrs R S Varmer and a brother Daniel Koenig.

Margaret Gotthard North San Jovinto Street A. L. Wolff St. John's Wutheran Church Gotthard Robert W. Gotthard Renard Gotthard Bauer R. Ts. Varmer Daniel Koenig

Cupid Gets Away to Early Start at Courthouse

Wine marriage licenses issued at the courthouse Wednesday lifted the year’s total to twenty six for the first three days of 1928. The piece notes a busy New Year’s weekend ahead for San Antonio’s ministers as Cupid’s act plays out in the courthouse with both divorces and marriages finalizing.

Seo Antonio Cupid

Funeral Services for Mrs D Heye

Funeral services were held Thursday for Mrs D Heye who died Wednesday at her home 414 Seventh Street. Services were at St Joseph Church. The survivors include three daughters Miss Anna Tuerpe Lena Naumann and Adelaide Heye and four sons Gus Gerhard Willem and Arthur Heye.

D. Heye Heye Seventh Street St. Joseph's Church Anrervice Anna Tuerpe Lena Naumann Adelaide Heye Gus Gerhard Willem Arthur Heye

Exposition Starts Amid Construction Delays at Expo Grounds

The International Exposition grounds on East Houston Street begin construction of an 845 000 vali seus site with a March 3 to 8 event date. W A Worden leads chamber officers and expo association directors in ceremonies attended by George J. Kelly of Houston.

Ile Ca Wravena W. A. Wordent Chamber of Commerce Exposition Grounds East Houston Street Exposition Agsociation George J. Kelly Houston Lameila Wrassleys Tool Company

Aquitania Master Plans to Retire After Final Voyage

New York reports master James Ch. 1880 andi and ton vessel Aquitania will retire after a last voyage. The aging liner plans to beat a road cane ix to become a Tandrabbe while ending his long tenure aboard the ship.

Aquitania New York James Ch sAatitania

Catholic Writer Tomes J Walsh to Speak at College

Catholic writer and lecturer Tomes J Walsh will give a public lecture at Thernale Word College. Friends and patrons of the college have been invited to attend the event.

Tomes J. Walsh Thernale Word College the Vollege

Frenne ag Fy ap Ibe fe Prva Levels

A fragment from a historical page notes levels or stages related to a project or event named Frenne ag Fy ap Ibe fe Prva. The readable text suggests an arranged sequence or level names with potential reference to Coockeell 211. Further clarity is unavailable from the provided fragment.

Frenne Ag

Holy Society Parade Marches Through City Sunday

The Holy Society parade forms at the archbishop's residence on Dayer Avenue and proceeds with clergy and city members to the church for a service. Afterward, a breakfast will be served at the Immaculate Heart of Mary, with attendees including Ruz Kervanila and several parishes listed.

Ban Sanwindy Suday Merching Must Rey de Antonio Dayer Avenue Sanday Ruz Kervanila Lees Tomaculate

LINDBERGH SURCHARGED BY ENVOYS AND FATAL SHOOTING TALE

A jumble of telegraph notes reports praise for Lindbergh from envoys, a tragic incident where a farmer's wife was shot and likely killed by her husband before he died by suicide, plus scattered items about books, Grey, and a test for parole.

Winist Oadel Hveressie Tint Chester Mint Aid

Mayor Reappoints Library Board Members In Ithaca

Mayor Paul Ker reappointed seven board members and announced others whose terms expire December 31. Names listed include Vielman, B.A. Ars ED, Trough, avi William Aubrey, and several who declined to serve, with terms extended for remaining members.

Wak Ith Carnegie Beard Paul Ker Vielman B.A. Ars ED Trough Avi William Aubrey

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