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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1929

Page

6

Flight crews prepare for Pan American christening event

Captain Tra C Baker heads from Dallas to Kelly Field for final tests of the Pan American P-12 pursuit plane before the christening ceremony at Crownsville Saturday afternoon. Major General Fecher’s daughter Mars Fecher will christen the ship with support from air corps officers and relatives.

Tra C. Baker Ommhame City Tulsa Dallas Kellyfield Kellyield Oklahoma Tiudean Field Brownsville Panama Keilyfeld Wer Drowesville Mars Fecher James Fecher Charles Lindberth Fretcom Mexico City FLX Mire Feebed San Antonio Frank P. Lehm Duncan Field L Zhm Air Corps Crownsville Ford Esker Washington Ross Hoyt Monroe Thersage Cat Kelly Field Hat Town Atlanta

Carrington Named Head Of Kan Antonia Convention Committee

The Pittsburgh chamber of commerce official T C Carrington was confirmed as head of the Kan Antonia convention committee at the committee’s Thursday meeting. He will report there May 1 and the panel plans to pursue 11 additional conventions, including events for electricians, bakers, produce dealers, railroad ticket agents, cattlemen, grocers, petroleum geologists, and public health and banking associations. A sub committee was set to handle conflicting dates next year for polo and roll tournaments, the grand opera, and an international exposition.

T. C._ Carrington Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce Kan Antonia Texas Xil Grocerymen Anmal Petroleum Geologists I Fries American Public Health Assocition Bankers” Ance Cration Oi Seasts of America

Mail to Panama Carried by Captain Ira Baker

Captain Ira L. Baker flies mail to Panama in a dusk flight from Washington. The plane, piloted by Captain Ross G. Hoyt, bears capitol insignia as it delivers the mail.

Panama Ira L. Baker Washington Ross G. Hoyt Capitol

City Opens Major Thompson Place Paving Project

The city inaugurated a large paving project from Nogalitus to Clarisea Street called Thompson Place. Commissioner Foul E. Steifler announced the start, highlighting it as one of the city's largest ongoing municipal improvements.

Thompson Place Nogalitus Clarisea Street Tumsedas Foul E. Steifler

Wotzis Kinkijon Added to Tharkenridge Zoo

A kinkijon, a raccoon species from Mexico, was added to the Tharkenridge zoo. The animal was donated by B. J. Young of Brownsville.

Zoo Mexico B. J. Young Brownsvilles

Arrest 6 More Mor Gang Death Suspects

Chicago detectives acting on New York police tips raided a North Side hangout and arrested six gangsters in connection with the Moran gang massacre. Details on identities and locations held. District Attorney Todd and two Brooklyn detectives were en route to pursue links to Capone associate and the Yale Rothstein slayings.

Cmicago New York Waren Menthera George Hugs Moran North Side Nin Scalive Orto Puprants Ame Me Charles J. Todd Brooklyn Chicago Jack McGunn Capone Gaungster St. Louis Frankie Yale Arnold Rothstein

Death of City’s Oldest Employee Willy Sionllwood

The city mourns the death of Willy Sionllwood, an African American man aged around 70, longtime employee dating to Major French’s era. He served in park duties and street maintenance, with daily tasks including assisting with debris cleanup and park operations.

Drath Willy ‘Sionllwood French Teesh

San Antonio School Board Candidates Face Employee Ballot Guidance

Supporters of both election tickets in San Antonio race for four school board seats view sample ballots among city workers. Street and park department officials say no voting instructions were issued. employees may vote for any candidate. Candidates listed include Citizens ticket Stella Kleves Walker Adolph Beckmann Lev Brewer and J A Macintosh. Progressive ticket A A Brown Horace Wilson B M Harrison Charles J Schneider. Endorsements cited for Citizens ticket by Mrs W I Quirk Mrs W Taylor and J G Mornberger amid opposition to Frank Haines regime.

San Antonio Board of Education Miuy Jacob Tublotn Fagen Simith Park Department Bath Needay Howe Citizens Stella Kleves Walker Adolph G. Beckmann Lev Hrewer J. A. Macintosh Progressive Sirs A. A. Brown Horace E. Wilson B.M. Jiarriaon Charles J. Schneider Citizen's W. 1d. Quirk W. Taylor J. G. Mornberger Eathers Frank Haines

Christenings set for Travelair ship in San Antonio

The vix passenger Travelair plane will christen its maiden flight between San Antonio and Brownsville. The 5 pm Friday ceremony at Winburn field will feature Miss Rose Alta Smyth christening the ship “Aino Cir” under the San Antonio chapter of the National Aeronautical Society. Local military, county and city officials are invited.

Travelair Air Vna San Antonio Brownsville Winburn Field Misa Rose Alta Smyth National Aeronautical Society Wilson Southivell

Double Parking Costs Autoist Two Dollars

A motorist, C. Q. Walker, was fined two dollars in Corporation Court for double parking near the post office. The officer had orders to arrest any double parkers, and Walker questioned how deliveries could be made if parking remained prohibited. The judge grappled with the dilemma in court.

Postoffice C. Q. Walker Corporation Court Walker

Prescription A-285 Relief for Rheumatic Pain Promoted

Local druggists praise Prescription A-285 as effective for rheumatic pain whether chronic or intermittent. The formula targets the seat of trouble and relieves pain, with success also noted for gout, neuritis, and sciatic nerve pain. The ad urges tearing out and sharing the notice with a pharmacist.

Adlerika claims quick relief for gas and stomach issues

An old advertisement touts Adlerika as a remedy for gas, sour stomach, and chronic constipation. It features testimonials from Dr. Shaub and others claiming instant relief and removal of impurities. The copy promotes sales through Sonners-Wagner in San Antonio and a mail order offer from St Paul, Minnesota.

Stra Gleen Butler Adlerike UW. LW. Shaub New York J. Weaver Adierika J.P. Puchelks Adlerika San Anstonio Sonmers-Wagnere St. Paul Minn

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