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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1928
Page
17
A fragmented society tale centers on Dolly Quinn and Gay amid a chaotic ballroom scene. Alan, James, and various figures move through a tense gala ending with Dolly entering Minntle City and a beauty contest amid mounting suspicions and rivalries.
While en route to New York on a morning train, Mrs. Minafee reads a newspaper revealing a New York couple’s Maryland wedding. Gus Leonard, daughter of Henry Leonard, wed Julian Pomeroy, a Tomeroy Advertising Agency head, in Elkton on September 21. The couple plan to live in New York as Pomeroy continues his business career.
Eight confident thinkers offer service in Crockett. Contact 2400 by phone for ad placement and tailored assistance to maximize the asking price. Fully supportive approach to rebuild and promote the project.
Capyrint, ates by Univerant Bexvice. July 2. Mary Gariley and Cecile Sorel discuss beauty, face lifting, and youth in a salon confab. Mary defends not having undergone facelifts while sharing diet, weight, and a rumored regimen. She plans a Riviera summer for opera prep and hints at a diary for her posthumous book.
Local report notes Mary Gorden confides in UV authorities amid a stress case. Fragmentary OCR text references Strawburry bathsweep, opers wingers, and paluce, limiting clear extra details.
A man identified as M. Millul, 58, of 1827 Broadwas, died after collapsing near a boiler at the Missouri Pacific workshops where he worked as a machinist. He suffered severe burns and died as coworkers attempted to assist. An inquest or legal action appeared to be under review with Justice of the Peace Lonia B. 180l7 noted in connection with the death on Thursday.
The county Republican organization plans a meeting in the county court room No 3 at 8 pm to nominate and organize candidates from precincts for state district and senatorial offices. Lt Lynns named chair of the nominating committee.
Police in San Antonio confiscated bicycles lacking rear lights during a nighttime check. Detectives Albert Bohs and colleagues led the effort, targeting bikes in the city pound and detailing the seizure of several wheels and related equipment.
An exhibit of art books will be shown at the Carnegie library within the next three weeks. Many volumes are imported from Peonce and cover several branches of art. Mrs Frances Humphrey and Mrs Tompaccy are among organizers aiding to complete Abeney's collection of works.
San Antonio police pursue three robbers described as ugly bandits after a Tuesday night hold up. An abandoned home near the northern hills is linked to the suspects, with investigators seeking a single clue to identify them.
San Antonio business leaders embrace airplanes as a booming sign of progress. Flights from Winburn field expand with Texas Air Transport, planning larger planes to meet rising demand. The field now handles 30 to 40 passengers weekly for short and cross country hops, with a new era for city commerce and tourism on the horizon. Women are increasingly involved in air travel, prompting interior styling and comfort details in the cabin.
Gulzert Borglum, famed sculptor, created a plaque of Light reporter William D. Winburn who was killed in an air crash on October 15, 1927. Borglum's plaque will be mounted on a city hall wall on the second floor, with the bronze to be completed soon.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls the sale of a building at 44% Sato Street for 7000 by a father who believed he struck a bargain with Brain commy. The buyer later faced a failed contract and the county sought sale of the field, with the price jumping to 79000 two years later.
A bronze plaque honoring Willivay Douthat of the plant plane crash at Stinson Field on June 15 1927 will be unveiled at San Antonio City Hall within six weeks. Sculptor Gulxon Borghum created the piece from photographs and it will hang on the halls second floor during a simple ceremony with city officials.
A Fredericksburg resident attempted suicide by drinking poison and was rushed to Hubert B. Green hospital at Pridns. Relatives summoned police when they discovered her condition. She later wrote a note saying she was tired of living.
The Masons will conduct examinations and issue certificates on July 30 in San Antonio and nearby areas at venues listed as Crockett and Lososa streets. The organizing committee is led by chairwoman Ludta Lopale Irvin with W. C. Vangla of Bile Lora and Hamilton, state official, coordinating from San Antonio.
A 16 year old youth at Bexar county jail is in juvenile custody after his mother turned him in for shaving his moustache against her wishes. The boy Gonzilea Ball claimed a group of youths forced the act despite his protests.
Birthday items list names Robert Atlin Hils Catherina Moe Qroith Mies Josephina Perales and William Greinke with scattered street addresses in unclear form. The OCR text shows multiple mis spellings and malformed streets. No clear event or date beyond June 22.
Firemen were called early Friday to extinguish a stump fire near Walot and South Streets. A local witchboard operator at police headquarters logged the alarm as he drove by, fearing the blaze could spread to nearby houses.
The Nescon church will present a five reel motion picture titled The Winston Play Friday night in connection with services led by pastor New Willian Vosnor and J. Ty Blankenship will lead the singing.
A movement to restore the police and fire pension fund in San Antonio gains momentum as $3200 remains and June expenditures reach 327300. Dr. Bidoey I Keliski advocates funding the pension, arguing officers face risk, instability, and family needs if funds fail.
Texans AL OM. Compston Dallan Geires Groves San Antonio and Horace V Waller EL Maco GL elected vice presidents of the National Fat al Greeters association at its 1028 convention which closed yesterday Chicago elected president and Detroit chosen for the next convention.
Ed Arneson was the chief speaker at a Rotary Club luncheon in the St. Anthony Hotel bell room at noon. The address topic was Development of Southwest Teras by Tpsigetion. EA Cassia chaired the day, with Thallacs Rogers as vice president presiding.
A youth was arrested after a four block chase in downtown. Officers recovered three free pumps and various tools discarded near the scene as the suspect, an 18 year old, attempted the theft and was subdued by patrol units.
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