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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1928
Page
17
Theatergoers face a full slate this week as options abound from comedies at the Majestic to romantic drama at the Aztec. Highlights include the Italian town specialties at the Majestic and a modern love plot at the Aztec featuring a suspended marriage tale with a city setting and diverse cast.
Weather reports indicate rain will impact markets over the coming days, with gardeners noting pepper and tomato prices changing as supply expectations shift. Producers report peppers selling with incentive pricing while tomatoes show steadier movement despite unsettled conditions.
A dense OCR style price sheet from Cocal Produce shows wholesale per-unit costs for numerous vegetables fruits and related goods. Items include green onions 3 cents per dozen celery 31.75 per crate okra 2.60 per bushel and various fruits with per unit or crate pricing. Numerous misspellings persist across meat dairy and produce lines.
Rome July 11 report says the jet tank off course for Zurich Switzerland failed to reach its objective as low clouds blocked Alpine crossing. A Marseille leg was pursued then the mission shifted to follow up on the misdirected phase amid notes of entertainment events and a cast of named performers referenced in the late edition.
A Texas ranch dispute centers on Ivan White and the McAven property near Bisntucg with grape and cattle assets. Reports mention Yates, a famed tool namesake, and financier George M. Whommond of Del Rio amid a wool and sheep interest network stretching San Antonio to El Paso.
Floresville chamber of commerce will host a 0 month meeting with Hoel Tones from Vie true ex extension department addressing members. The key agenda item is county farm development prospects and local business engagement.
A youth church gathering is underway in Southwest Texas. Attendees include leaders from San Antonio and Houston area churches, with delegates from Colby and Worth. The event runs through the week featuring Bible study and community service led by local clergy and university representatives.
A public meeting discussed widening and paving South Flores Street as part of an annual improvement program. The plan calls for the street to be widened to 74 feet from Dolorosa to Nueva, with property owners covering a portion of the living costs and the city funding the rest.
Property owners along Fast Huston street near Navero and Mary streets seek city approval of a 25000 ad, with the commission proposing 24000 to allow creation of a six foot wide firewalk along the south side. Petitioners, represented by lawyer Hayslan Lang, say the plan would widen the space between existing buildings and the street, placing three homes beyond the current property line.
Fragmented OCR text mentions seeking homes and jobs for eight children. References to San Antonio Child Protective Society and Miss Smithers appear with unclear roles. Details about homes or jobs are garbled, with stray phrases about hours and locations. The passage is incomplete and difficult to parse into a coherent item.
A planned parachute jump and aerial show at Mayfield Park was postponed to next Sunday afternoon due to weather. Salex Manager Arthur I announced a $1 fee, with Sqn A. Gong to perform a song from a plane piloted by Dick Halr. Sharman Yarret’s Poultry Center was also mentioned in the event notes.
The American Legion plans a dollar drive to meet labor shortages with workers visiting city offices and industrial sites. Legion officials, including M. Washer, say campaigns will target all city industries through organized drives to raise funds and support convention activities.
Mayor Ma Chambers says the proposed budget cannot be presented to the city commission on time. Officials fear rising costs and lack of agreement among commissioners could push the plan past the Monday meeting.
Local report describes a hit run incident ending in a police chase on Grayson Street. Deputy Constable Needham and Motorcycle Officer A. A. Edwards assisted, detaining Garcia until arrival of further authorities. Insurance status described as not presently insured.
A group of property owners along Wexe Viravi store renewed their petition for a wider street. They request city action to widen North Viaves street to Sanam Toss avenue in Muneliy, as filed with the city clerk.
A Black man was detained in connection with a robbery at 227 Lexington Street. Police report the suspect is being held for further questioning as investigators pursue leads in the Brhel Brown case.
Diverse brief items note a rail hearing on production policy, a Romanus Feotzky libel claim, a $1 million jury verdict looming in Indiana, a nationwide canvass on age preferences from Rochester, and a protest against extradition to Tree trink with a governor’s hearing set.
Permit granted to construct a sanitary sewer along Hine street within the right of way of the company. New York Water Association authorized to connect to the Bonds Wong street main. Connection to the sewer system approved for Monday.
A 17 year old girl from Louisiana fell from a moving vehicle. Police investigated the crash and the cause remains under inquiry. The incident occurred late at night, with the car reportedly driven by a companion. Officers examined the scene for signs of factors such as speed and restraint use.
General Federq tigre of Women's Clubs presented a 3.30 check to the Police and Fire Commissioners via Phil Welgut. The gesture accompanied a letter praising treatment of men in Barkalonia and marking the biennial convention's appreciation.
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