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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1928

Page

11

Bobbie Seeks Leading Role in Bollywood Styled Tale

Bobbie, a schoolteacher, receives a film offer after moving to Hollywood like setting. A famous director, Schultz, grows fond of her as she toils in a studio, while suitors Gus MacCloud and Andy vie for her, and a lavish payoff promises a life with wealth and fame. The plot follows romance, ambition, and a stand for personal boundaries.

Bobhig Raxsom Antu Pie Antugedo MUC8 Mangan Hivuns Krant Pati Lottie Schultz Gus Maccloud Salle Fis Mollyweod Els Monte Morer Prominaé Fx Elven Tattle Huiblie Linfint Milie Movin Tela Delroy Breames Stall Tire Drinis Polar Fetin Gui Hobbie Andy Anurane Keim Imateil

Early Spring Glamour on Hollywood Boulevard

In California spring arrives as Hollywood Boulevard blooms with elegant dresses and hats. The story follows Chava’s fraying wardrobe, teasing outfits, and a rueful conversation with Mrs. Mangan about money for clothes while Monica meets Robbie and ponders news about Roy Sehultz.

California Hollywood Boulevard Gobbie Ransom Jonga Zel Monica Robbie Roy Sehultz Nema Tateio Monlex Pha

Worst of Pole Flight Over Aays Chief

General U Nobile reports from Spitzbergen that the airship Vinla aims to land at the North Pole in a perilous Arctic voyage. Progress depends on favorable weather and equipment allows crew to detach safely if danger arises. The message praises faith and determination while detailing expected procedures and risks.

Aays King's Bay Elave Gressin Stolp Gertiny Syntebergen

City Flagpole Sitter Spends Five Days On Hagame Flagpole

Joe Towers, famed flagpole sitter, began his five day perch atop the Hagame Plaza Hotel flagpole after locking in on Saturday afternoon. Cold winds and frigid conditions tested his endurance as he huddled under blankets and endured hours of exposure for the public spectacle.

Plaza Uleair Ghaye San T Antonia Joe Towers Sliff San Besing Joe

River Trond Country Day School Fete Repeats Puppet Play

The River Trond country day school plans a repeat May fete at Brackenridge Park on the river road Friday at 2 oclock. Thirty-one pupils performed an original puppet play written by student Jackie Thompson titled Two Giants.

River Trond Sctool Brackenridge Park Jackie Thompson Ste Ile

Shreveport Man Addresses Church Leader in Talk

Ben Johnson of Shreveport, prominent Baptist layman and president of the State National Bank of Shreveport, delivered an address before the Business Men's Bible class at the Mita Baptist church during regular evening services. Johnson is widely known as a religious speaker in the community.

Ben Johnson Shreveport Mita Baptist Chaceh Johnson Soi| National Bank of

Hotel Prowler Steals Checks in Early Hours

Investigation found a prowler from Wyoming identified as Nieves lintel guest Wolke stealing four checks worth $60 from a hotel room. Police report details show the incident occurred in the early hour, with four checks missing and value totaling sixty dollars.

FB. Wrielil Nieves Lintel Wolke Wright

Spring hair styles bring back ribbons and curls

June Belleher displays the latest in hair bows while Helen Lynch adjusts one on Lois Parker. Miss Parker models curled hair as ribbons return to style, reviving schoolgirl memories and a wish to add individuality to milady’s look.

June Belleher Helen Lynch Lois Parker Miss. Parker Milady

Local addresses listed in May 7 notice

The fragment lists several names and street addresses including Eleanor Avenue, Trinity Street, Kaye ton Avenue, Graynnn nireed, West 24th Street, and residents such as Mrs Lydia Warner Mrs Guldia Frias Mrs A F Conrad and Frank Kellie Jr along with sparse identifiers May 7 1 AL Mine Southam Pacific Jines Harry Fletcher Estelly Honking 83% indicating a damaged contact sheet.

Jines Harry Fleteher Maser Street Estelly Honking Eleanor Avenue Lydia Warner North Trinity Guldia Frias Kayeton Avenue A. F. Conrad

Free public auto inspections during state drive

San Antonio and Texas motorists will receive free car inspections from May 14 to June 4 under a Governor Moody proclamation. The campaign, aided by automotive groups, garages, and service stations, sets up inspection stations in cities to check brakes horns lights steering and mirrors. Certificates will be placed on windshields for cars passing, each examination lasting about ten minutes.

San Antonio Texas Can Moody Biglitary Department State of Feinla

Confederates Leave For Meeting In Arkansas

Ray Anita Wilson leads Confederate veterans from Rack, Arkansas to attend a national convention. The party includes Bon, OL Porter, Whites, Laugham, J. Q. Davie and others as they depart for the gathering hosted by the United Confederate Veterans.

Ray Anita Wlson Ark Wil erniTs Ter Claak Bon OL Porter WC. Whites A. Laugham J. Q. Davie

Italia airship readies polar landing in Arctic base alert

Photo shows the Norge dirigible near Spitzbergen hangar, its pole voyage led by Amundsen. General Umberto Nobile plans to use Italia to reach the Pole and attempt a landing. Landing party members will anchor to the airship to prevent drifting.

Norge Amundsen Spitz‘bergen Gen Umberto Nobile Italia

Magazine to Feature Six A San Antonio Scenes

San Antonio figures prominently as the National Geographic magazine plans a June feature. Clifton Adams, noted photographer, photographed local landmarks including the municipal bank and Spanish storefronts during a citywide tour. Sidney Krings, head of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, received word of the project and highlighted the Bank and Broadway area in the inspiring submission.

San Antonio National Geographic Magnesim Inarestin Press Ree Sidney Kring Molly Areetor Carr Merce Wort Mowlay Clifton Adamts Sar Antonio Adams ROC Kringsvi Sn Antonio Adams Alga Storlton Broadway

Boy Dies After Car Injuries With Driver Arrested

A six year old boy died from injuries after a car crash. The driver was arrested as authorities investigated the incident. The report references AID North and locations including Hobure Be Green hospital and Take View avenue. details are unclear due to OCR errors.

Choshin Jina Moran Street Ute Hobure Be Green Hospital Takeview Avenue Aindtny

Or To Tell New Version By International Nina Sesion

Chief counsel for Wile Hang Pwned Teiekman plans to argue at the California Supreme Court in San Francisco. The appeal concerns a murder conviction tied to the kidnapping of Marion Lirker. Witnesses describe a late night meeting in San Quentin and a plan to request a view of the defendant.

Nina Sesion Tos Angules Must Jemmy Waleh Wile Hang Pwned Teiekman Tiliyy Cueuting Pentantiney Slerigig Waleh California Supreme Court Saeranwalo Tiekman Convicthian Avhich Noule

Roe to address scientific society on weekly research talk

George Roe will address the San Antonio Scientific Society on a topic titled Myesdaggly, with a focus on milling and testing methods. The announcement was made by Harry Ert rkerg, the society president, noting the lecture as part of the regular meeting schedule.

Roe George Roe San Antonios Scientific Society Harry Ert Rkerg

Two Pocketbooks Taken by Thief

A theft case is reported with two pocketbooks taken from an unidentified victim. The incident is noted to have occurred on a Monday, with reference to the presiding official Carl Keroe and a Hor VII redentokslnite rink, though the OCR text is garbled.

Carl Keroe Gore

Prizefighter Held After Alternating Disturbance

A prizefighter was held by Monterey police after a reported disturbance Sunday night. An emergency squad from the police department intervened following a confrontation with officers. The fighter remained in custody as investigators reviewed the incident.

Salesmen Plan Weekly Luncheon at the Me Tana Hotel

Salesmen arrange a weekly luncheon at the Me Tana hotel roof venue for the monthly meeting. The event aims to discuss salesmanship, share tips, and strengthen team cohesion among attendees.

San Antonio to widen streets with 4.75 million bond issue

Commissioner Paul Steiner outlines city share of a 4 million plus bond plan for street paving and widening. One third of 750000 and 600400 allowances fund projects including Losoya to Commerce, North Alamo, Dawson to Bowie, Goliad, and Crimaron streets. Estimates suggest up to fifty miles paved with 750000 bond money.

Harold Young Antonio Paul E. Steiner Ialue Hay San Antonio Stefflet Houlb Alamo Street North Alamo Street Brordrray Camaron Dawson Street Bowie Steffler Stettler

Falls of Niagara Rocks Break Off

A 60 ton fragment from Table Rock broke away into the Niagara River. The piece bore the names of over 400 visitors. The event is linked to a large remaining section described as a half acre in size.

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Bobbie Avanie S. A Nobile Hop Spitzbergen Journey U. Nobile Ne Nirethio Stella Albert Mii Tate Congricht Atittan Caneda Grant BeAintn Nvers Baying Imistays Meyer Fanger Eae Plaza Hotel Champion Southam Pacific CITY The Falls OF Niagara
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