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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1928
Page
19
The War Department announced about 41 million dollars for maritime projects, including improvements at Freeport Harbor. Revetment work for the harbor was authorized as part of the defense program, with funds allocated to strengthen shorelines and related bulkhead construction.
Large crowd attended an open air dance at Land Park pavilion with many locals and prominent guests. The event featured Mrs and Mr Vander Steakes and other acquaintances amid festive lighting, food stands, and neighborly merriment as preparations for forthcoming social gatherings continued.
Miss Blanche Annette Johnson a popular young member of the graduating set plans a vacation trip to Colorado Springs. She will leave San Antonio in the early part of July.
A long list of guests and travelers includes Mrs. Joe Carell In and many families visiting in Houston and Charene don, with plans for Canada and resort trips. Tancred’s upcoming Segula wedding, Miss Nel Nolte’s celebrations, and various dinners, bridgemonies, and summer retreats at Medina lake and San Antonio Court Club mark the season, alongside engagements and academic attendance.
Fifteen close friends joined the honoree in a sequence of visits from Amesien Moles association meetings in Minn to chapters in Chicago and Des Moines. Guests included Mrs. Lethe TMs parents and Mrs. J.C. Hasea of Little Rock. Mrs. Wade Gils prepared a tea for visitors, with others hosting bridge, dinners, and social gatherings. Several attendees planned travel to Houston for the Democratic convention and to Coronado, California, for extended stays. A large summer gathering and charity auction are slated at the Alame Twighta Methodist church lawn on June 30, with proceeds for the younger set and an all-community invitation.
A crash on Virndy and Zarramora streets left Suatch of 114 King Street and several others injured. Suatch remained in Sante Tora Infirmary with a broken car wheel and serious head injuries while two others suffered minor injuries. Chaplain AL Traweek Taf Nally and Saylor were involved. one victim was pinned beneath a wheel before rescue.
A Chamber of Commerce report states that the United Kingdom Canada Germany Japan and France supplied more than half of American exports in the first quarter of 1928. Imports from big nations including Canada Japan Great Britain Brazil British Malaya and Cuba totaled nearly 500 million dollars.
In June 27 dispatch from Los Angeles, three bank employees and a customer were shot by bandits at a bank branch vault. The robbers took about 2500 dollars and fled, warning victims not to look at the vault. Police and witnesses reported unclear details as investigators pursued leads.
An advertisement touts a complexion device promising clear skin by nightly application. It claims to remove outer blemishes and freckles, reduce pimples and wrinkles, and reveal fine textured, radiant skin through a purported cleansing and astringent action.
In Brem Yok on June 27, the Browning case reveals Peaches Browning wife of Edward W Browning seeks dower rights. Justice Lyilon ordered a query into the matter with Browning's mother in law Tardyn AL Asenon named in the action. The affidavit claims Peaches is about to sue to secure a one third dower share from a contested 10,000 value.
Marines sail from San Pedro for Nicaragua aboard the naval ammunition ship Nile to perform ejection duty alongside officers and fronters.
A vintage advertisement touts Larvex as a mothproofing spray and rinse for washable woolens, promising yearlong protection. It promotes sprays in various sizes from one to five dollars, with details on ingredients, odorlessness, and availability through drug and department stores.
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