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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1968
Page
8
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls old style travel trunks packed for summer trips to South Carolina. The author describes meticulous packing, the ritual of loading and securing trunks, lost keys, improvised rope fixes, and the family dynamics around a grandfather's house, highlighting wartime-era road memories and nerves before departure.
A household awaits a hired man to haul a trunk to the railway station with anxious care about timing. The trunk arrives, travels the long journey to Soul Carolina and back, and during unpacking the family jokes about hiding the key in the sugar bowl. Grandfather smiles with quiet pride, knowing they are safely back home.
Democratic county commissioner candidate Jesse A. Oppenheimer accuses his opponent Otis Hibler of trying to change his political stripes after Hibler endorsed Preston Smith for governor. Oppenheimer notes Hibler waited a month to endorse Smith, urging voters in Precinct 3 not to be fooled.
McAllister named distinguished graduate at University of Texas College of Engineering convocation. Selection cites professional achievement and civic service. He earned electrical engineering degree in 1910.
The Youth Opportunities Program will run a summer science program starting June 17, with about 200 youngsters and 60 volunteer tutors. Activities include field trips to parks and caverns, from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday, with contact for tutors at Incarnate Word College.
S A Murder Suspect Natal 21 of Colorado was remanded to county jail Friday in lieu of 310000 bond by Peace Justice Jimmie Gutierrez. Natal charged with murder in the death of Manuel Mendez 21 of 131 Peche who was fatally beaten in front of his home Thursday.
Norfolk reports Navy divers found a submarine hulk far off the Virginia Capes. Officials said the wreck likely is an old German World War II U-boat, not the missing nuclear USS Scorpion, as divers continued the five day search with sound gear and Sunbird rescue ship nearby.
Graduation exercises at Texas Military Institute featured an address by Rt. Rev. Roberto R. Brown of Arkansas and the presentation of several awards. Phil ip Christopher received the Bishop's Cup for Christian Citizenship, Ernest Hinds earned the Col. Hamilton F. Sepright award, Jack Lieberman won the Eleanor T. Willerson award, and Marshall Terrell Steves Jr. received the President's Medal. Hinds was named valedictorian and Brian Allen Wright salutatorian.
Milan report notes Barbara Hutton 15 is bruised after a leg injury at a beach resort. San Antonio claims 2065 dollars in damages and alleges negligence against Pedro Sierra 16 and his father Santiago Sierra 60 after a city bus collision near St Mary’s. Ambiguous details limit clarity but indicate a civil suit and a separate Moscow note on a government envoy post.
Appointment of Robert D. B. Green as temporary chief of the Bexar County clerk office was announced Friday by Mrs. Mary Ward. Green, a schoolteacher and former legislative candidate, will oversee the office during a leave of absence by County Clerk Daniel W. Kaigtt who is recovering from injuries. Green has worked part time in the mental health office of the clerk’s staff this past year.
Edgewood School District's suit against two Edgewood High School teachers was declared dead by 7th District Court Judge Walter Laughridge. A motion to declare moot may be filed. the suit, filed May 17, accused Albert R. Sabater and Martha Hilgen of prompting student strikes May 16-17. A temporary restraining order blocked their campus entry. Hilgen's attorney said she lacks a contract for next year. The hearing began May 23 to seek a temporary injunction, continued three times and culminated with Friday's ruling after two witnesses, Principal Mangum and Assistant Principal Lozano, testified.
Readings emphasize overcoming evil with good and reliance on God. The lesson denounces necromancy alias mesmerism and hypnotism as false arts, citing verses from Isaiah and passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. The sermon urges believers to know themselves and God for wisdom and supply.
A group of young people who have studied for two years will be received into active membership at Grace Lutheran Church on Sunday during the 10 45 a m worship service. They will also take the Lord s Supper for the first time.
The Sub-Surface Construction Co. faces scrutiny in Bexar County for alleged trench refilling and debris along county roads while laying gas lines from north of Loop 1604 to Boerne. A $1.191 million HUD loan supports the project as Commissioners Court revokes and then restores the permit with conditions.
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