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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1928

Page

15

Appleton Lunch Counter Drama Unfolds at Depot

Nancy Deane, raised by the O'Days in Appleton Wisconsin, clashes with a rude customer at the train depot lunch counter. Amid spilled coffee and a chaotic brawl, John Blair defends her as others intervene, leading to a tense scene that ends with Nancy fleeing toward the kitchen as the crowd roars.

Nancy Deane Appleton Wisconsin Montague Deane Julie Abbott Milwaukee John Blair Blair Nancy Rawresce College Sia Callegr Youlles Llovy Homesne Indy

Consul Fight Over Removal of Laredo Consulate

Local San Antonio and Laredo officials discuss protests against relocating the consulate to Eagle Pass. Officers cite opposition to Johnny Walls, district attorney, and note the move would hinder trade routes between Mexico and the United States. Chamber of Commerce members deny a stand on the issue, stressing Mexico and business would suffer from the disruption.

Merlenn Concelete Lareto Eity Vieit Eagle Pass Johnny Walls Hantitanee San Anionio Sriday Slani Ure Alete Departimeat San+ tibatier Walla Laredo Mexico Mille Carranza Lares San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Ciy Cis Border Latello Chanter of Commerce Fis Taree

The Wolf Man of Paris Chapter Preview

The new installment of The Wolf Man of Paris appears on page seven of the first section, guiding readers to the next dramatic development. The magazine features ongoing suspense and weekly installments, inviting fans to follow the unfolding tale.

Paris

South Texay Seventh Day Adventists open conference

At the South Texay conference of Seventh Day Adventists the largest enrollment marked the opening meeting at Buncock Military Academy grounds. W R Elliott noted the nearly 400 attendees as plans to revive godliness and missionary timber were outlined. Speakers include Clerr J Kotz of the Washington missions bond and other pastors. A Friday program featured a devotional, literature sales, and children’s meetings led by P M Van Landloghbos and Kong Kervives Rte. A separate report notes Mrs. Itesa Aguilar, 4, injured by a vehicle near Water Street and treated at Robert Ai Green hospital.

Tay Adventisia Buncock Military Academy W. R. Elliott Wwlliatt Sege DPI EE Clerr J. Kotz Worrige B Missions Bond Washington Eriday Ag Gant Literture Whter Ild Casebure Aringston Calif Idadershin Nider C Nivellis Gort Stahen Cused Itesa Aguilar Tabor Street Robert Ai Green Hospital Water Street

Remembering a San Antonio Bathhouse Visit in 1864

A traveler recalls January 1864 in San Antonio. He describes hiring a barber near Commerce Street and entering a riverfront tent-like bathhouse accessed by a stairway. He notes paying 25 cents and reflects on being denied elsewhere, detailing his scene with somber memory.

San Antonio Commerce Street Imp Nair Proprie Auurrell Wien Fox Bath

Deputies Serve Notice in Ice Cream Stand Contempt Case

Two deputies served notice on a man in Woodlawn place regarding a motion in Seventy third District Court. Vazquez received duplicate copies of the motion, which alleges contempt of court for continuing to operate an ice cream stand despite a court order. Judge Todunelion presides, with Jurist Durrett named.

TLN Vazquez Seventy-third District Court Vaequex Ons Woodlawn Place Jude BR Durrett

Suspect Charged In Robbery Of Two Men In Night

Police in San Antonio arrest a suspect in a double robbery on Sixth Street near Avenue 7. Two victims, Netro J. R. Gray and A. G Lynkforil rasis Briday, report losses totaling 12 dollars two weeks ago. Major questioning underway.

Netro J. R. Gray A. G Lynkforil Rasis Briday San Antonio Cete Cassing Brandwas Houston Street Cassiut Sixth Street Avenue 7

New Buick to Be Seen at Unveiling in Kansas City

The Buick Motor Company plans a Saturday unveiling of a silver anniversary model. Mears Tryant, owner. Al Webb, manager. and G. D. Flint, sales manager, will participate in the ceremony. The event marks a new method for presenting the model in Kan Antonia showroom settings.

Tick Motor Company Winie Satetay Mara Tag Ran Antonia Jsnitkageher Nrondwar Fikth Nteeet Mears Tryant Amlit al Webb G. du. Flint Firsaut Cereminy Methof Kan Antonia

Parachute Jump Training At Brookfield Field Draws Crowd

Sergeant Nichols trains airmen in parachute jumps at Brookfield Field highlighting rapid pull technique and safety. Demonstrations draw dozens of volunteers and bolster confidence as trainees learn to respond quickly under varied flight conditions.

Sien Reney- Jug Fenor Erin G. Nichols Parachites Lrooks Field Hergeant Nichols Army Partebele Nichols

Boy Falls From Auto on Sharp Turn

A boy named Louis Ganzates fell from a car during a sharp turn, striking his heel on the pavement. He was confined to Trobert D. Green hospital Friday with injuries, while the incident was described as non life threatening.

Boy Louis Ganzates Lovia Trobert D. Green Hospital Taoda Bert

Missing Houston girl spurs citywide hunt in San Antonio

Police in San Antonio join a citywide search for Ron Louise Meyers a 14 year old girl from Hollston reported missing by relatives. The case involves a Houston girl aged 15 linked to the disappearance as authorities pursue leads across Texas.

Houston

How to Jump a Parachute by Master Sgt Nichols

The correct parachute jump method by Master Sgt. E H Nichols is illustrated. A jumper is shown going over the side with a hand on a card, and another frame shows him one second after the exit. Nichols stresses pulling the ripcord immediately for a safe deployment.

Sgt E. H. Nichols Sgt. Nichols

Election Call Prompts Readers to Call Crockett 2400

The San Antonio Light directs readers to call Crockett 2400 for election information after a bad ad department error. The notice promises one form of information on Salieday night starting at 6. Call for details from trained girls and bounty section returns.

San Antonio Ad Department Ad State Crockett

New Braunfels Man Held on $500 Bond in Liquor Charge

August Longsinger of New Braunfels waived preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner G O Brown on a complaint charging possession and sale of intoxicating liquor. Bond set at $500.

New Braunfels August Longsinger Fela Mhorly Miter G. O. Brown

Birthdays and addresses in a scrambled notice

Odd birthday list fragment mentions dates and numerous stray addresses and names including Melvin Augie, Dr. Lewis Krams Beck and Natalie Boyd. The garbled text includes streets such as West Mis fletoe avenue and 1420 MrCullough avenue, Arlington court and Crosbsr street with various mis-typed names.

Schaub Firsthitef Melvin Augie Misfletoe Avenue Lewis Krams Beck MrCullough Avenur Charles Lael Eaatamniberrs Avenue Kcesbert Wallage Morida Narn Arlington Court W. A. Eniderde Crosbsr Natalie Boyd South Mesquite Street

Canopians Feted by Alamo Foods at Sunday Luncheon

Memores of the San Antonio Couonus club were guests of the Alamo Foods company at their regular luncheon hour Sunday noon. A Dutch banquet was prepared for the visitors.

Alamo Foods Memores San Antonio Couonus Club Alamo Fool, Company Reguelar Oreeklp

Cunningham to Debate Mike on Radio Friday Night

Mrs Cunningham, candidate for the United States Senate, is scheduled to speak over radio WOAH at 8 o clock Friday night. She lives in Austin and plans to travel to San Antonio for the event, presenting her views to listeners in the area.

Miniiie Fisher Cuntinguem United States Senate Alalivn Cooningham Austin Fritog Io San Antonio

Mrs Dowman Missing From Wertfall Avenue Home

Police launched a search after Mrs ane nn Dowum departed from 127 Wertfall avenue early Friday morning with reports indicating she left her residence unaccompanied.

Dowman Ane Nn Dowsum Wertfall Avenue Poice

Rain and Cloudy Forecast For Los Angeles Area

Weather bulletin notes continued unsettled conditions with scattered showers possible Friday night into Saturday. A rare dry spell ended Thursday night as 0.88 inch of rain plus an electrical display were recorded, with northeast Texas seeing heavier rain and the Red River rising to its highest since 1994. Several Texas stations logged rainfall totals in the range of a half to one inch in the 24 hours prior.

Weather Bureau Texas Snd Hollingers Stnliane Awnhill Austin Batlingset Clarenson Eastland Hantsville Auton Line Tony Lasko Lothin Twi

Paintings of Tobin and Black to Hang in Council Chamber

Paintings of former Mayor O. D. Black and the late Mayor Tobin will hang in the city hall council chamber for years. The portraits, created from photographs, were turned over to Major O. M. Chambers Friday and will occupy prominent spots in the chambers.

Tobin Black Council O. DG. Dlack Lnte Mayeraghy Council Chamber Rome Mandy E. Robs O. M Bulli Chaubers

Air Center Pictured in Book Feature

A feature in Commerce and Finance highlights The West Point of the Air with an illustration of the Air Center. The image appears in the current issue, credited to Andersum-Clastnn and Porter Ay Whales of the Chamber of Commerce from the magazine’s editorial staff.

A. Air Center Satdintonia Commerce Aul Finance As Andersum-Clastnn Eottom Tirm Etlee Tridzs &Y Porter Ay Whales Iba Ciminber Ika Magazine

Maverick Street Payment Request Raised by Residents

Residents petitioned Commissioner Paul E. Steffler to fund paving of Maverick Street from Sae Pedro Aves to Poplar Street. The request was noted as likely to proceed if the grant is approved, with the commissioner promising action.

Wein Paul E. Steffler Maverick Street Sae Pedro Avestue Poplar Street

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