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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1928

Page

2

Play Day Delights Delegates at San Antonio Convention

1500 G F W C delegates enjoy a cultural play day in San Antonio with hostesses in bluebonnet themed caps led by Mrs. W W McCrory. Visitors sample barbecue, Mexican melodies, and Texan songs as Old Trail Drivers showcase chuck wagon cuisine. Afternoon tours include shopping, a Plaza luncheon, and a Gallagher ranch visit.

Lovia W. W. McCrory Haitess Enetun End Mesquite Old Tran Drivers Association Aarhecne Pin Ranch Plaza Hotel Gallagher Ranch

Bluebonnet blooms twice dazzle East visitors at Texas event

At the biennial, Mrs. O J Potthast showcased a bluebonnet that bloomed twice to impress women from the East. Delegates gathered for a program of Mexican-themed activities at Lakeview Avenue, while federation leaders prepared for elections and resolutions. Local juniors enjoyed a Friday lunch and play day as part of the convention buildup.

Jean International Institute Lakeview Avenue Mexico Jfbieration St. Anthony Kogel Das Federation

Prison Break Sees Two Suspects Escape Atoka Jail

A M Caddell and Frank Cooper, jailed for a filling station robbery and shooting near Afuko, successfully sawn their way out of the Atoka county jail and were at large today. Their crime dates back three months, prompting a manhunt and renewed police effort to capture them.

Oklahoma Atoka Okla Atoka County A- M- Caddell Frank Cooper Afuko Liberty

What Clubs Will Do Saturday PROGRAM

General Federation of Workers Clubs schedule for Saturday featuring multiple sessions and luncheons at hotels. Events include Family Finance Breakfast at Plaza Hotel Ballroom, lessons in home economics and planning sessions, a Washington Cathedral slide program at St Mark's, state dinners for several states across venues such as Gunter, St Anthony, and Menger hotels, with varied start times from early morning to evening. The listings name numerous hotels and rooms and list times from 2:90 a.m. through 8:?? p.m.

General Federation of Workers Clits Piaza Bam Y. M Flinshot A. Morriss N. Caroline Department of Legislation Crystal Ballroom Gunter Hotel St Anthony Hotel Economien St. Anthony Haved American Home Department St. Mark's Assembly Hall Maryland Inter Hotel Michigan State Gunter New York New Jersey Anthony California Menger Minnapota St- Anthony Hotel Roo Oklahoma

Pacific Plane Approaching Hawaii in Night Flight

Four hours into a perilous ocean crossing a Pacific air crew sent hopeful radio messages to Gard in San Francisco and Governor Farrington in Hawaii. The Southern Cross headed toward Wheeler Field as dawn approached, with a promise of arrival within six hours.

Messizea GARD San Francisco Examiner Wheeler Southern Cross Farrington Mawaii Fimma Myers San Francisco Cs 'O Kamm Myers Axeha i Molika Charles Kingsford Asmith Gemennsier Utm Cn-Pitot Harry W. Lyons Dames Warner Air Porkel Erica Sopartet Atation Gard Adorling Worth Tey

Wright Plans Pedestrian Traffic Law Ordinance

Commissioner Wright announced he would draft an ordinance within two weeks to regulate pedestrian traffic by lights on Mic mest two week. failure to heed signals would bring arrest and fines. The report notes current signals are voluntary and cites a downtown thoroughfare project.

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Seven Congressmen Fly To Lakehurst In Dirigible Test

Report notes seven congressmen traveled from Washington to Lakehurst in two army planes to board a sample dirigible flight. The test aims to show the airship's capabilities as a long range craft with anticipated world routes in about twelve days.

Washington Lakehurst

Tax collection totals reported by officials

Frank Doshtek of the tax commission announced Friday that TAK gathered 3507 761.08 in the period ending Thursday, with the 1920-1927 collection noted as the final payment. The figure reflects preliminary counts and indicates the assessment will continue.

Frank Doshtek Tax Commission Pier Asliehter Minbes Line 7

Negro Vote Ban Looms in County Politics

A looming Negro vote ban threatens about 4500 votes in the city county machine’s primary, as candidates file and reel from party maneuvers. Rumors swirl of county officials and potential judgeships, with the mayor pledging not to barter office to keep someone at the meeting while signaling support for loyal candidates. The Saturday caucus aims to settle who will back the machine in the forthcoming elections.

Alatémens Participaliog Pridas Charles TR. Melnrland Price Mrs. Albert Tack Turke Rohnert Uhr Frank Goins Rainey Corporation Court B. Grice Big Matyor Ol Cattens

Police Send Pistol Team to Houston Contest

San Antonio plans to enter a pistol team in the Texas congress of pasler convention in Sinton. Under Chief T Q Miller guidance the squad includes Capt Toe Moglia A S Milatend Frank Conklin George Van Vleck Babe Slings Eddie Brain and E V L Horry.

San Antonio Sinton Texas T. Q. Miller Toe Moglia S A. S. Milatend Frank Conklin George van Vleck Babe Slings Eddie Brain E. VL. Horry

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