18 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1928
Page
1
A Sabbath school program at the Baptist church offers Bible study for all ages from tiny tots to adults. Teachers lead varied courses as part of a daytime program with daily sessions during the summer vacation period.
Calvary Baptist Church enrolls 161 students in a summer Bible school effort directed at boys and girls during vacation months. Several San Antonio churches hail similar programs with Colones Baptist Church running a large school under Rev John T. Panchos. Enrollment lists about 181 students with 128 average daily attendance and a curriculum of Bible study memory work recitation history and crafts along with weekly outings.
A blaze at a Fort Sam Houston hospital wing injured patients and staff. Fire fighters and medics evacuated about 100 patients within minutes as a chemical fire in a N-ray film room worsened. officers placed $5000 for building and $310,600 for equipment damage, and flames spread to the basement before being brought under control.
Prospectors flood Meyerts on June 18 near Squaw Creek as a new gold strike sparks a rush into the field within British Columbia. Local reports describe a growing swarm of hopefuls heading toward the site seeking riches.
In an incident at Texas University a student swerved into a burning room and leaped to safety. A bystander named Jin T-UP helped, with others assisting as firefighters arrived. No serious injuries reported.
Firemen rescued an elderly man from a burning dwelling on M07 Lolestal street. Dense smoke hindered entry but crews found the man near a rear door, unlocked or blocked, and carried him to safety as flames lit the interior.
General Alvarez returns to court in Nueva Jueredy facing charges of complicity in a plot linked to a suspected coup. Ortega, Mexico's attorney general, decided not to attend the proceedings in Nueva.
Lindy Lindbersh, a private citizen from Madison Wisconsin, is described as enjoying classmate activities at the University of Wisconsin. The article notes the end of the meeting with Lindbergh receiving a bond equal to one half a year’s value, amid a discussion of equal treatment among peers. The piece reflects university life and informal achievements rather than a formal award.
Anthony Metzelaar died suddenly at his home in Portland after a brief illness. He was associated with the Netherlands and the Uniced Commercial Prax rlersoml. The obituary notes his role as a driver and consultant in local trade circles.
Weather warnings issued after weekend storms along the CikInfonia and Kewsag riser areas. Heavy rains caused floods with swollen banks and property damage. A tornado in Oklahoma damaged Blair and Meardick, destroying portions of towns. Several people injured near Owislers by Tht and Finchoria.
A severe storm sweeping through southwestern Oklahoma and nearby Kansas left at least dozens homeless and caused extensive damage across multiple counties. Homes, farms, and rural structures were destroyed or damaged, with thousands displaced and communities strained by debris and power outages. Casualties were reported in several areas, including Bitir and Hradrick, while emergency crews pledged rapid response to recover victims and assess losses.
Amid rising floodwaters in southeast Missouri, the Missouri River breached a new crevasse driving thousands from Somtheast neighborhoods. Officials report hundreds of crops and farms damaged as the flood covers miles, with containment efforts continuing and a toll likely to increase as relief workers assess the area.
A female robber entered a local store early today and threatened staff before forcing open the cash register. She then departed with an amount of money and fled the scene. Police are investigating and reviewing security footage for clues.
The report notes sightings near Spitzbergen of the Italia crew and idol alien survivors but no trace of Hie Bik fend or Hathted red penthem. Captain Thirlter-Larsen and Lieut Hudzow Kluln returned to base aboard Nabite’s bare ship, while Nobile’s party continued plane searches within sight of the coast near Poynist for survivors and further currents.
In WAGHAL Wisconsin on June 18 the bodies of Charles Morrison 21 of Weston and Vera Miera his sweetheart were found dead. Morrison shot Vera then shot himself in what investigators suspect as a self inflicted death. Sheriff Artime is investigating the case.
A Chicago building collapsed on Sunday afternoon while under renovation on Michigan Avenue. Five workers and police responded to the scene. no injuries reported. The incident caused scrambling among onlookers as crews worked to assess damage and secure the area.
A garbled report details a dispute over funding for sewage connections between Alam Heights and San Antonio. Mayor Chambers asserts that Suburg and Dav Heights must share costs for disposal facilities while city officials discuss plant plans and intercity connections amid health board input.
Dr Henry Steipinelz a dentist was arrested by state board of pharmacy operative Verguson on a charge of violating the state poison law. The alleged incident involved a tooth removed to create evidence while a witness claimed the dentist offered to sell ars eolicy for pain relief after a patient complained of toothache.
Anan was surprised robbing the adjacent arts shop. A $60 haul was recovered. Detectives waited inside for the man. The inset had a key to the store. Small items of merchandise were missing after months of absence.
Edwin Meredith former secretary of agriculture in the Wilson cabinet died in Des Moines late at night. He passed away at 6 o clock while asleep after a long illness caused by exposure to high load pressure and lower failure.
In Houston on May 1844 Sten Hanily Newell, vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee, arrived at headquarters with a plan to promote a Democratic farm slogan. The proposal, described as a campaign slogan, is under consideration by party leaders.
The June 16 report from Wales covers Amelia Earhart piloting the Friendship flying boat from Newfoundland to Europe, becoming the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic route during a dramatic ocean crossing. The event drew crowds on shore as the plane landed near Trepassy and the crew prepared for takeoff.
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