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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1928
Page
13
A Los Angeles man S. Velo after 23 years of continuous work plans his first long trip on vacation. He questions if resting will feel comfortable now as he departs for a yearly rest he has never taken before.
Aerial photographer W. LU. Smithere argues that viewing the city from a plane reveals what the city could become. He asserts the air view shows where cuts and adjustments to streets and traffic could improve urban form and economy.
Mayor C M Chambers condemned proposed spending on a new tuberculosis hospital after a Berar County Public Health association meeting floated including 100000 in bonds. He said the city should not use its funds and offered support only if other funds are found.
A guard of honor from San Antonio Commandery Knights Templar led the funeral for Tor Engena G. Arnold 80 of 1812 North Palmetto Street who died Monday night. Arnold, active in Masonry and a member of Alamo Lodge No 44 A M, served in lodge leadership for years and was retired. He is survived by a brother in Atlanta and other relatives.
On March 21, William Eisler of Brooklyn Avenue and Ty A Teagan of 630 Viera Sirot, Yi G Gplinas of Laredo Texas, and others including Miss Dichin Kieu of Marlon Texas and Frieda Mosmani of Garden Street are listed with varied street entries. The document also notes Cody of Thane Stock Avenue and a Tudge George OU amid a jumble of locations.
Chamber of Commerce hour set for 7 to 8 PM Friday on WOAT. Sidney Kring of the publicity department to speak as moderator. Also on program are Al Hu Club members with a feature by Misses Byrian Ostrow, Virlub Veil and Helenan Prive, Burley, Clyde Luens and Pasi Mnterani.
An announcement by ML Smith reports that A. and M. Mathers will conduct an election at Bon An font to appoint regots and ordination at their college meeting on April 10. The notice outlines the upcoming event and related proceedings.
Barhard Crown of Main Avenue Senior School earned a place on Schreiner Institute's honor roll for the first quarter. News provided by Frank Makeley, the principal, notes the recognition reflects strong academic performance amid quarter results.
Ming Minnie Dortur head of the Syanikh department at Galluyay college Henley All is in the city to visit her brother W. W. Porter.
Clerks in the Bexar county tax office push for early starts as the pre-assessment period runs and the property tax rendering deadline nears in April. Supervisor Linth emphasizes extended noon hours to accommodate taxpayers while maintaining steady operations across departments.
The Teffersonian and Shakespearian clubs of Main Avenue Senior School announce a joint program in early April. Part of the funds will support the glee club trip to the state meet in Delton. Miss Helen Engetking and Edward Pivolt lead the program.
Miss Marjorie Werner and Phillip Brows will enter two papers on progress of the League of Nations into the national contest. They were chosen to represent the school by Miss V M Moray and Movie O'Neill of the history department.
Antonio's champion devotee of work, foreman of ornamental department at the Alero Iron Works, dies after years of relentless labor. He planned no vacations, but will miss this year as the Shrine convention heads to Florida and Cuba aboard a chartered train. His wife influenced the trip, though he intended to work twenty five years without leave.
Pastor Dr Paul B Kern of Travis Park Bible Morologies church will preach The Dew and All Hie Works at 8 p m Thursday in the church revival series. Wednesday night featured Adam and Eye with music directed by Robert B Vitesaint and Charlee Trenter.
Eugenia Noel, noted Spanish author, will lecture on the art and genius of the Spanish soul at 7 p.m. Thursday in the auditorium of the Main Avenue Senior School. The talk is under the auspices of the Spanish-American Club of San Antonio. Noel has written sixty novels and other works, including a book used as a textbook in New York City schools.
A fragmented plot outlines Bobbie's quest through Hollywood society. Bobbie Destroys Stella's note to Gus triggers a web of romantic entanglements, elopements, and betrayals involving aunt Gertrude and various suitors. Amid glitzy studios, a director and a named star pursue marriage, fame, and hidden motives as a risky chain of events unfolds.
Chapter 3B continues with a reporter observing Stella's death and a cold reaction from a male admirer as Debbie probes the four essentials for success in film: beauty luck grit and growth. The man dismissively lectures Stella while she prepares to reveal her own motives, hinting at a self destruction linked to Stardom.
Mayor J M Ghaanbers announces a special counsel will assist the City Attorney to block Southwestern Melt Volephone from raising rates. The move targets a 15 to 20 percent increase as a key issue before federal court.
A theft report cites J. Gurths of Sabinal saying a package of jewelry was taken from a car parked on West Commerce Street. Police noted the incident occurred during the day and are investigating the theft.
A San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce push seeks naming a war craft for the city. The plan includes a $359,000,000 construction program passed by the house, sent to the senate, and requests naming a trainer or ship after the Alamo City as a tribute to San Antonio as a gateway to Mexico and the Southwest’s center.
The article reports a dispute over payment to Gutzon Borglum for work on the Stone Mountain statue project. Borglum claims Georgia owes him about $50,000 for services and expenses. the state denies employing him and notes he was paid for his model prior. A court injunction halted destruction of Borglum’s carved beads, amid April.
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