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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1928

Page

9

Brackenridge High Graduates to Hear Ochs Speaker

Brackenridge Senior School will hold commencement exercises at the mainginal auditorium on May 2. Ferman Odig will deliver the principal address. Principal Gotke, Superintendent Marshall, and Frank Haines will be involved in the program. Two hundred fifty night girls and 184 boys graduate. Baccalaureate services are set for May 20 with Walter Durham on organ and the Brackenridge Glee Club performing. Reverend Patrick Henry will preach the sermon.

Ferman Odig Brackenridge Cd. W. Gotke Gotke Marshal Ohiston Frank Haines Walter Durham Brackenridge Glee Clad Patrick Henry South Side Christian Church

Groves' Tasteless Tonic Ad Promises Strength and Vitality

An advertisement touts Groves' Tasteless Tonic as the energizing remedy that makes you feel like a hungry boy and brings color to the cheeks, claiming strengthening and invigorating effects for 60e.

Absent Girl Delays Knapp Trial in Census Record

Mrs Knapp who served as secretary of state faced charges of fraud over a $2875.08 paycheck stolen from her stepdaughter Clara Knapp a top state ace failed to appear at the trial of her stepmother Flor ence Knapp pictured with her attorney in a story tied to the 1925 North state census.

Clara Knapp Florence Knapp Knapp

Texas Harp Singers Meet at Luling

The Southwert Texas Eacted Harp Singing association holds its next meeting at the San Marcos Primitive Baptist church three miles west of Taunting on July 21. J. D. W. Hanley is choir man and elected chairman with T. D. Fillman of Dilley as assistant chairpan.

Texas Harp Singers Luling Southwert Texas Eacted Harp Singing Association San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church Taunting J. D W. Hanley Hanles T. D. Fillman Dilley Jeil Lundiy Edgar Allen

May Day Meeting Draws 900 Attendees

About 900 people attended a May Day gathering hosted by the YWCA at the cafeteria, decorated with May flowers for the occasion. The event ran from 7 to 11 am, with attendees reporting a large turnout and festive atmosphere despite the fragmented copy.

Y.W YY. W. GA Coneranin Und

Ex-officials Stepdaughter To Challenge Subpoena Validity

The trial of former secretary of state Mrs Florence J Knopp halted when prosecutors found the key witness Clara Dianche Knapp, the defendant's stepdaughter, would be unavailable despite the subpoena. George Medalir, deputy attorney, stated they were testing the subpoena's validity. A $28,710.06 misappropriation claim tied to the 1925 state census underpins the case. court adjourned to resume next day.

Altany Florence J Knopp Clara Dianche Kaonp Xtile George Medalir Speci Rullnd

Economies of Fashion Lecture by Mrs Wathen at Plaza

Advertising club members heard a lecture on the economies of fashion by Mrs. Maurie A. Wathen Tuesday at the Plaza Hotel. She traced fashion history from Paris couturiers to American department stores and explained how to advertise and sell the styles. Demonstrations included fashion tracks from Joske Bros. and shoes from Sutranter with club members modeling.

Euesis Maurie A. Wethen O'Elnek Plaza Hotel Root Wallen Myre H.R. Snenger Betty Faris Wathen Joske Tiros Willis Brackhausen Dorothy Callaway Claud Nokies Miss Hulow Tlohert G. Conder Katherine Tyoan Ata OS

Warships at Nchraga Tuber to Headlines

American authorities report a naval situation near Nchraga with cruisers Cleveland and Galveston in action along the east coast as rebel forces threaten, while Denyer and Portonhet detachments move. Indications suggest Augustino Landing may strike Puerto Abe, with raiding actions centered near Mata sala.

Tuerto Cabezas Ninariguay Nicaracun Cleveland Galveston Arousigua Porthnnit Augustino Puerto Abeais Lindino Matasala

Canadian Appointed to Promote Rotary in Asian Territory

Calgary Canadian Davilaon named to steer Rotary missions in Asia. He travels seven months, visiting Constantinople, the Orient, and major cities including Manila, Nanking, and Shanghai, to advance Rotary support and organizational ties under Rotary International leadership.

Chicago Ternantorn Constantinople Orient Davilaon Calgary Allein Canada Davin Rotary Metenalinan Twelne Chinn Alotila Ar Weave Polowtle Ryekry Ant

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Shanghai May 1 The American Presbyterian mission at Shanging wired to the Southerners Natinaliste Iave overpled Tein There was no trouble and the situation at present quiet for concern

Shanghai Aint Enpitnd Natimaliste

Refugees Report Wholesale Killings in Northern Province

Refugees describe massacres and massacred inhabitants as they fled districts under a Communist crackdown. Reports say a minor official tied to the ruling group was among the victims as national troops push back Communist forces in a province not involved in the North-South China conflict.

Baangual Bane Tankew Glege Vie Agu Ced Lorlire Nuliontlisé China

Italian Legion Veterans Save for Trip to 8. A

Italian Legion Veterans plan a trip to the tenth national convention of the American Legion in San Antonio. Commander Julia Woodratt Wheelock reports funding challenges as funds are tight for the long journey from Rome to Texas.

Italian Legion 8. A The American Legion San Antonio Julia Woodratt Wheelock Department of Staif Legion Rome Jay

Funeral fallout reshapes city leadership links

Chicago May 1 funeral scenes touched city politics as Mayor Thompson and former Mayor Dever clashed over past corruption charges. A tense reunion at a reception sparked cautious rapprochement, while Senator Deneny and others debated alliances ahead of decisive Republican primaries on April 10.

Chicago Thompson William VW. Dever Devoe Banda Miso Neau Maompnait Charles Yeneon Denteny Desea Gusta Phonan Fain Noiatare

Valley town in Texas named for large local gathering

In the lower Rio Grande valley a Texas town midway between Freburg and New Juan spans eight miles and earned its name from the many rallying people arriving from Kanearity Mu. The passage notes rapid growth and a sense of community activity as residents eye developments in the area.

Joyantornasmaal Vegh Bergare Raymondvigle Tex Kungay City Texas Rio Grande Valley Freburg New Juan Kanearity

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