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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1929
Page
12
A disrupted report lists charges against Leader Vobile amid a confusing note from Gen Umberto Nobile on the dirigible expedition. The fragmentary text mentions North Vale, military and international references, with unclear dates and locations.
A Russian aviator aboard the icebreaker Krassin located three members of the Nobile expedition. Dr. Finn Malmgren was dead, while Adalbert Mariano and Filippo Tappi were rescued after carrying Malmgren for weeks and were brought aboard the Krassin.
An extract recalls a perilous voyage after the Andree expedition, aboard the Citta di Milano. Sailors crowd the deck as a motor launch meets the ship. A survivor endures dirt and shock, refuses certain requests, and drafts urgent messages to companions about rescue plans and forthcoming aircraft support.
A clipped diary style passage describes inner captivity and the urge to return to freedom. The narrator recalls moments when control slips, the need for pure air, and the struggle to breathe within worn walls. Regret grows as thoughts turn toward returning home and easier living.
Tomorrow’s issue will feature another instalment of General Nobile’s dramatic exclusive narrative. The serial continues with high tension and vivid scenes, promising further insider details and cliffhanger pacing from the renowned writer.
San Antonio has gained more in industry in the past year than any city of similar size in the United States, said Martin Giesepas president of the San Antonio Manufacturers' Association at the Fifteenth Annual Dinner in the St Anthony Hotel. George C. Smith affirmed the association as a key civic welfare factor. Charles Baldus presided. JA Gallagher Jr led arrangements. Ed 12 Riler new chamber president praised attendees after the dinner at the Menger Hotel Friday afternoon.
A fragmentary notice reports Irving School students will stage a school play titled The Silver Arrow featuring cast members Lee Alley, May Hornby Allen, Gayle English, and others. The event appears to be a faculty presentation with roles including Robin Hood and Nottingham figures.
The 1928 officers and directors for San Antonio banks will remain largely unchanged for the next twelve months with four changes. W. A. Williams becomes president of Guaranty State Trust, George Campbell moves to bond chairman, A. J. Vogel is named assistant cashier at Alamo National Bank, and Albert Steves resigns from the National’s board. Groos National Bank reports capital and surplus rising to 600,000 with a new trust department. two new bank buildings are under construction at Alamo National and Groos National.
The Fiesta de San Tacinto celebration plans are tentatively agreed and will be finalized at a forthcoming Fiesta Association meeting within two weeks, per president N. H. White. Events include a pilgrimage to Alam, water pageant, school queen parade, and Armistice re production. Committees named: Army Gen A J Rowley chair, Shaw with Jack Burke, and a W. E. Jr. Treble group to meet with Ri le of Finners association with PF H. Ki fer as chair.
The hand of Tobn W Buckman of San Antonio who died Tuesday in Beaumont was brought to San Antonio for funeral services to be held by the Masons. He had worked for Wilbert and Seruges and was employed by Tip and Breslin Beaumont funeral directors. Surviving are his widow Mrs Ella Buckman of Western and his mother and one brother in San Antonio.
Advertising club officers named to lead the group in the coming term with Miglin as president and Glade as secretary, while other listed roles include treasurer and board members. The article notes activity within the Lowell business and marketing community and highlights upcoming events and meetings.
Sir Hubert Wilkins reports from Deception Island Antarctica that clear air and calm surface conditions favor takeoff and landing, but thick fog and overhanging clouds hinder exploration and whaling operations. Attempts to contact Commander Byrd failed. efforts will resume tonight with improved signal.
Substation No. 7 officer Olle Leichmann stopped a vehicle at Westhall and Mesquite after a hunch. They recovered a stolen automobile missing from its owner. The suspect, a Black man, is held on theft charges over 31 dollars. the car is returned to owner Dr. David Cerne.
Jenny Dolly noted dancer and American artistic circle figure has undergone an appendectomy. The operation proceeded without complication and she is recovering well under medical care.
Miss Tou Timbrlake was chosen to head the Junior Catholic Daughters of America after Miss Josephine Ocha served as president, with the selection announced by the organization and reported by press.
Fragmented OCR text discusses medical treatment for colds and influenza, naming calomel compounds and remedies. It references physician care, bed rest, water intake, and general recovery advice, though the writing is garbled and hard to follow.
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