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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1928

Page

4

Dam Collapse Threatens Saluda River Valley

International News Service reports fast weakening of the giant dam at Table Rock Gorge threatening a 5,000,000 gallon water draw. Saluda river swelled, overran banks as engineers warned the structure may fail momentarily. Guards imposed around the gorge to keep people away amid rising danger.

Table Rock

Two Trucks Stolen From City Addresses

Two trucks were taken in San Fantonio on Monday. One stolen from Fred Wegler at 1124 North Stu Reary Street near Merkec Plaza on West Commerce Street. The second truck disappeared from Fushington Square, belonging to George Marilla in Devire.

L.A San Fantonio Fred Wegler North Stu Merkec Plaza West Commerce Street George Marilla Devire Fushington Square

Baby’s weight and water guidance for infants in old ad

An old advertised medical elixir instructs mothers to feed infants based on weight, prescribing water to correct deficiencies and claiming to ease fever, crying, and colic. It promotes Fletcher’s Unatoria as a universal remedy for bowel and stomach ailments and asserts a vegetable composition with a signature on the package for authenticity.

Angel Fletcher Jerhead Charles H. Pletener Borden

Society Notes From A Busy Texas Season

Social events celebrate arrival of guests from Kansas City and Honolulu en route to attend governor Herbert Hadley's memory. Large tea and luncheons honor Misses Duncan and Wiggins with floral displays and formal place settings. Members of Main Avenue High, Westmoorland, and local clubs organize gatherings, with weddings, graduations, and charity teas highlighted by named hosts and attendees across the community.

Mra Wiseman Aar- Het Stnterrson Kansas City Honolulu Afargurite Cartier Freteriotaburg Reed Bar Haagring Emma Fox Margaret Harte Mars Ann Moargie Dyelyn Carruthers Martha Wiseman Rheabeth Tinwiddie Sue Cunningham Christine Buhler Peggy Hennéswey Evelyn Koletad Junge Church Roth Carruthers Dorothy Menetee Grace Hagg Helen Engelking Nell Exell Dorothy Richey Bills Bassett Lucille Donnell Nan Crow Eleanor Moore Betsy Creal Sue Southrwell Johanna Hell Steers Main Avenue High School Lecille Hill Darlas Marstin Virginia Street Grace Jocke i Wright Msa

GIVES DANCING PARTY Honoring Graduating Group

Miss Augustina Parsons hosted a dancing party at St Anthony Saturday night honoring younger members graduating this year. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Parsons.

Augustina Parsons Edward Parsons

Crowd almost grabs Lindy as crowd swarms Curtiss Field

At Curtiss Field New York crowds mobbed Lindbergh after landing following a Mitchel Field hop. Police charged the crowd with sirens blaring as guards tried to clear space for the plane. Two women were injured, and police used barriers to push back the mob while Lindbergh and his passengers fled into the car.

Curtiss Field N. Y Motorasele Cmds Enem Lindberg King

Galapagos Find Warned As Watermelon Shooting Greeted

Charlee Townsend, select zoologist, announced discovery of a smooth cactus that “gome too” on the Gulanagos Islands, 800 miles west of Tanamu Cona. Specimens were brought back by Deeter Town send and will be sent to the desert laboratory at Turaon for propagation. Townsend, director of the New York Aquarium, led the Galapagos expedition seeking tortoises but found spineless Jenedun in a war-like state of significance.

Ban Diego Cale Gulanagos Islands Tanamu Cona Charlee H. Townsend Deeter Townsend Turaon Diocot Townsend New York Aquarium Galapagos Islands Galapagos

Darrow Nears Retirement Opens Final Court Case

Century old court house in Aghtabula county hosts the opening of a trial before Darrow’s retirement. Clarence Dy trae appears for defense as former judge aims to conclude a case involving Jeremiah Mireena of Warren University accused of attempting to bribe Sheriff John Smith of Fraroball county.

Jefereson Oliv Max T Thin Tittle Aghtabula County Chicago Hhat Jémen Mireena Warren Univ Darras John Smith Fraroball Eayets

San Antonio women host varied clubs and meetings

A San Antonio section of the Council of Dewirth Women held a 2:00 PM meeting at 1028 West Poplar Street with an entertainment in the hotel ballroom. Reports list attendees including Mrs. Lee chaperonen and several members. the Pan American Roundtable, Alumna groups, and the Teachers council planned events. Future gatherings are scheduled for June 4 and May events at the St Anthony and Menger hotels with programs led by local club officers.

Han Anfouid Girla Lee Dlewra Mexdumes J. Vd Max I, U McCunn Boo Rinelag Dory Blicbey Gua B. Rogers San Antonio Dewirh Dhe Cornelbuune Voplar Street Uy'eleek Red Room Sy Anthony Hotel Progran G. J. Vottuxst Methames B. H. Brewer P. Dotbi J. Moody Willis

Water Franchise Held For Ruling

The Palm Heights franchise application was filed and forwarded to the city attorney for ruling. Details of the proposed franchise terms include a price and percentage, with the filing recently submitted for review.

Palm Heights

Missing Woman Report From Cammerie Street

Mrs Hatfield, 24, reported missing from home on April 24. Harmen, 1172 East Cammerie, was last seen as she left to go toward the river with a person named Wie. Local authorities issued a search and urged the public to report any information.

Witness to Lincoln Assassination Dies in California

Maxwell Rith McCautluad, well known as a witness to the Lincoln assassination, is reported dead. The veteran observer, who had long been tied to theater events and local notices, passed away at his residence in VALTAK after a noted career recalling historic events. The obituary notes his presence at key moments and his ties to public announcements.

Lincoln Valtak Maxwell Rith McCautluad Sd. Wl Ryntlay

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