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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1928

Page

13

San Antonio Negroes Celebrate Emancipation Day Events

The San Antonio community plans a large Emancipation Day with a morning gathering at Hoy Grounds Enaldo Layeroya Road and an evening program at the municipal auditorium featuring a choir of 600 and a program of spirituals and folk songs. The day aims to honor Black citizens and promote better understanding with the white population while Negro workers support city life.

Agra San Antonis America Jake 'Leeetth San Antonio Enlado Rosd Ne Municipal Auditorium

Happy Birthday June 18 Short Birthday Lineup

A list of individuals with names and street addresses appears, reading like a community birthday notice with multiple street details and names. The readable items suggest a festive but unclear compilation of residents and locales including several streets and house numbers.

Green-Eyed Monster in Chapter 22

A dramatic scene shows a cheerful yet unsettled woman, with feverish chatter and rapid mood shifts, as she grapples with jealousy and loss. The passage follows a tense dining room moment, with drawn-out thoughts of Jerry Davin and present turmoil among Alan Ted and Dolly Quinn. The setting shifts to street scenes by a hotel and a quiet night as the narrative threads toward rest.

Gay Legrard Heaulitel Alan Pomeroy Msn SORRY Sirny Serre Tirgegh Nice Blain Mw Rewapuser Tonteak Atlante Cis Renee Pro Festa Tain Gay Atlantie Dole Derry Tonery Toby Alan Ted Dolly Quinn Waltes Bamlet Jerry Davin Miran Mian

Move for Open Theater Growth Sparks San Antonio Debate

Folbes back an important part of San Antonio history as Brackenridge Park’s garden contemplates a future amphitheater. Acoustic tests on the proposed outdoor venue show mixed results with a wooden central platform planned for a four stage. Artists and officials discuss development and beautification, led by the Music Club and Park Commissioner Mobiles.

San Anturo Brackenridge Park Témlity Antonio San Antonia Music! Club Suldpor Operar Los Henzanee David Griffin Oulllor Theater Hank Jacob Mobiles Atar

Remember When Courts Struggled Through War Turmoil

A fragment recalls the chaotic wartime court conditions when young lawyers joined the field, fledgling plans for cases formed, and few knew the practitioners. The era’s strain left many courts seeming neglected as postwar reforms began.

Bing Adrenten

We Don't Blame Railroad Clerks for Being Peeved

Railroad clerks express frustration over delays and ambiguous information as a traveler calls multiple offices seeking timing and routes. A caller, using a clipped milder tone, asks precise questions about maps schedules and reaction times while clerks reference official guides and respond with polite clarifications.

Ezra Estess Buried in Local Cemetery

Ezra Estess, 45, buried in a local cemetery. Baneral services were conducted Wednesday for Eary Helps, 45, who died Tuesday in the local hospital. Dr. T. W. Gates, pastor of the Firep Bay, Hst church, conducted services. Estess is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Laless, a brother Frank Estess of this city, and two other brothers Steut, Col. i. J. Ex lees, Philadelphia, and Junior Estess, Los Angles.

Eary Helps T. W. Gates Firep Bay Hst Estess Laless Frack Estess Tily Steut Col. i. J. Exlees Philadelpha Junior Estess Los Angules

Question Is How Did He Get There

A garbled report describes Mrs Ay Tena of 2404 West Salinas Street asking how a milkman arrived at a rear yard, with police investigating a Tuesday incident and noting confusion over the man’s route or method. The text is fragmented and unclear.

Ay Tena Salinas Street Ashe Penn Eant Rene Yard Walely

Big Business Men Grow Small Keeping Trim

Los Angeles men now pursue moderate exercise after learning extremes are unhealthy. Louis Hart and others advocate balanced regimens to stay fit without overdoing it or neglecting activity. The movement emphasizes steady routines, proper diet, and consistent habits for long term health.

L.A Louis Hart

Expert Explains Exercise Methods and Health Benefits

An expert argues that physical education should balance body and mind with regulated activity. He warns against overemphasis on drills and promotes practical routines for busy individuals, including prescribed training by a qualified instructor to address muscular defects safely.

Werhert T. Biteh Whisien M.G. A Eandhall Bury Hited Sain Linsell Elodie Ale Hileh

Heirlooms Include Copy of 1881 Light Newspaper

Among the heirlooms in the family archive is a copy of the San Antonio Light dated September 20, 1882. The issue heavily covers the death and presidency of James A. Garfield and notes the paper was passed down by Mrs. LG Ay to Mr. Cullen.

Calley Highland -Boulevard San Antonio Taines AL Garfield Cullen Mire

Sewage Plant Conference Held

Y.OM. Fhtera, head of the health unit, returned to Avastin Matley after a conference with Park Commissioner Jacob Rublote about the city’s proposed sewerage disposal project. No definite plans were announced.

Y.om. Fhtera Eaginett Byalth Avastin Matley Park Jacob Rublote Fispoxiil Mublole

FARM RELIEF LAWS DISCUSSED BY BEXAR GROWERS

Frey W. Mary agricultural agent for the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce reports that local farmers in Bexar County and nearby areas show little interest in farm relief legislation. He notes farmers prosper and manage without government aid, with cotton marketing, cattle and wool production key income sources. The article suggests local producers are privately solving their problems and have no demand for outside subsidies.

Sax Antonians Bexar Catintice Ty Frey W. Mary San Antonio Mplis Mr. Malls Fare Durest Cotton Marketing Association Bonnes Malis Transurores Fern Met Worden Jibarty Been

Easterners doubly shocked by San Antonio hotel scene

The chief clerk at a downtown hotel recounts a visitor from back East who, upon registering for a room, encountered a startling display of power and authority. The guest initially misjudged San Antonio’s streets and people, then faced a dramatic demonstration that left him speechless and compliant.

San Antonio

Optimist Chib to Have Diversified Entertainment

A diversified entertainment program was arranged for the Sod Antonia Optimist luncheon. Dr D N Cushing organized the event with readings by Misa Durotty Lee OW and performances by Drvee Carter and Gerrold rap drum mer. Musical numbers include Jack Meser and Migs Harel Licklider anc Mea TW OW, with additional acts.

A. Diversified Entertainment Prontom Ben Dr. D. N. Cushing Misa Durotty Lee Drvee Carter Gerrold Wil Jack Meser Migs Harel Licklider Appkinn

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