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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1928

Page

7

Gasoline Blast Fires $2000 Damage at Tire Company

A gasoline explosion at American Tire and Vulcanizing Co. at 1313 West Commerce started a fire causing over 2000 in damage. The blaze spread to a barber shop at 1811 West Commerce but was checked. A second fire damaged McKenzie Construction’s temporary office at 312 Willita Street and record books of value were lost.

American Tire and Wolcanizing Company West Commerce Street del Rio McKenzie Construction Company Willita

Fliers Suffer Narrow Escape In Nicaragua Landing

Two American fliers Capt. B D Howard and Corporal Cole escaped injury when their amphibian plane forced down near La Sta nina in the mining district. Howard maneuvered a tree perch landing without harm as the craft sustained damage and parts will be salvaged after the May incident.

Puerto Carezas Nicaragua la Stamina B.D. Howard Cole Howard

Heat Wave Sweeps Corn Belt Across Midwest

A new heat wave swept the corn belt with temperatures rising to 102 in SIOUX CITY and readings above 100 in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. The blast marked a regional spike in hot, dry conditions across multiple states.

Corn Belt

Ruthe to accompany singers at concert with Anderson

August C. Ruthe and John Anderson will accompany the singers as part of a concert program. Both artists are named in the notice, indicating a collaboration or recital setting.

Tion Fros August C. Ruthe John Anderson

Rehearsals Complete for St Marys Comic Opera

The Glee club of St Marys academy prepares two performances of The Woesbrands in the academy auditorium. Leo Drexler directs with the academy orchestra providing music for Thursday afternoon and evening shows.

St. Mary's Academy Stanley Toepperwein Courande Rothe William Lytle Edward Bohannan Oscar Kuehne Glee Club of Ome Ann Academy Leo Drexler Academy Orchestra Direc

Delegates Chosen For Kansas City RNC In 14th District

Neet F. E. Scobey and Capt. John E. Elgin were elected as delegates from the 14th district to the Republican national convention in Kansas City. J. M. Plummer and W. L. Huisley named as assistants. Harry M. Wurzbach criticized party patronage while pledging support for the eventual nominee. Ten of eleven counties represented. Joseph F. Roldan named presidential elector. Albert Sucress district chairman. TM Sheldon temporary then permanent chair. Allinn Mistling named secretary. Fred H. Lancaster sergeant at arms.

F. E. Scobey United States Mint Harding John E. Elgin Besar County Fourteenth Congressional District Kansas City Lietrich Court Room J. M. Plummer San Antonio W. L. Huisley Linton Harry M. Wurzbach Creager-Nolte Wurzbach Texas Wurzpach Joseph F. Roldan Waa Albert Sucress Reeuin O Ardorant TM Sheldon Allinn Misting Wis Fred H. Lancaster

Burial Arrangements for Mrs Lyons 80 in San Antonio

Burial services set for Mrs Pravida NM Hana Lyons 30 at Porter Loring with Dr Darby assisting. interment at Mission tomb. Pallbearers named Smith, Eden, Nieny, Praey, Trunton, Mullinax. Survivors include sons and many grandchildren. memorial parish records indicate residence at 1012 Van Mandarene.

Lyons Pravida NM Hana B.D. Kingston van. Mandarene Porter Loring Doin Darby Alsiociating Ts Torment Mission Tuetil Durk TN Smith George Udeon Weed Nieny Nafhan Praey TV. Trunton A. Mtullinax Airesiving Shren Geandehildren Fourloen Geenderandehildren Mre Drone Waa Wns Tueky

Road accident claims life of local man in city crash

A man identified as McCroary Avonne died after being struck by an attacker on Noralilon street Weilnontay. He succumbed at the Phraletns' Ant Ruegeona's hoxpline. Police reported the fatal injuries occurred Thursday morning and said the suspect was connected to the incident.

Hvar Myra McCroary Avonne Noralilon Atreet Weilnontay Folion

Masons Honor Dr PRL Hill at San Antonio Rites

Lael rites at the grave of Dr PRL Hill were conducted by Twilow Masons of Davy Crockett lodge No 1 in San Antonio. The prominent physician died Tuesday and services were held at Mack's Hospital with pastors and fraternal officials in attendance. He was superintendent of the World Memorial hospital, having resigned from Hubert Ls Green hospital to accept that post.

Bhe Phi Twilow Davy Crockett Lodge No. Li San Antonio Henry Tursdy Wrster Clewel Bt Mack Die Itt Tew William E. Capers Highop Hiverse West Texas Will Rotary Club Frank M. Lewis Walter Walthall B. Clarencee Dames Ed A. Kifer de. Wilbur & Hamilton Women of Use World Memorial Hospital Hubert Ls. Green Hospital

Postal Official Uses Mail Plane For Business Flight

Dallas based postal official Julia C. Inck, superintendent, demonstrated air travel speed for business on a Wednesday flight from Dallas to San Antonio in the air mail plane. She completed her Dallas to San Antonio visit and returned, citing faster service and efficiency in transporting mail and people.

Julia C. Inek Dallas San Antonio Inck Winburn Field

Missing San Antonio girl last seen in North Loop yard

The Humane Society reports a missing girl from the North Loop area. She disappeared from her home on April 6 and was last spotted in the yard of her house.

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