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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1928
Page
11
The serialized tale follows Gus MacCloud courting Bobbie in a bustling studio world. Amid jealous exes and industry pressures, Bobbie faces pressures about love and marriage, with Gus proposing amid tense, melodramatic exchanges and a plan to wed in a public, movie-tinged setting.
Fragmentary notice describes candlan lighting choices and a reference to electraught in a royal context. Mentions Wollrath and Tamed fal with a glare concern. Suggests placing a lighting related advertisement or classified notice with a range 40 to 87.
The 18 year old Raymonde Alain, described as a stunning brunette, has been chosen to represent France in the upcoming international beauty pageant to be held in Galveston Texas.
A partial OCR listing multiple addresses and names including Widward Lange at 520 West King’s Highway and Marquin Vie at 130 Haurel Heights Place, with other entries such as G Morrison at Warwick Boulevard Malentny Barrerteen 921 Burle Won Street and JW Cayton 127 Bedell Nulla. The fragment lacks context or clear event.
A large group of delegates arrives to attend three days of meetings and events at the Gunter hotel. The schedule includes a Knights of Columbus session and a real estate board gathering, with additional conventions throughout the week.
An invitation event was attended by Whitey, president of the chamber of commerce, and Mayor Gimbers for the Estate Funeral Directors association in Mineral Wells. The gathering focused on upcoming sector matters and featured leaders from the San Antonio district.
Patrols pursue a thief who stole several wolves in Hirnett Nevill Ray sent telegrams to alert authorities. The suspect fled toward a nearby county, with officers advising residents to lock livestock and report sightings. Police seek the man described as tall and disheveled.
A damaged OCR item discusses fish market practices at Ken foods and nearby wholesalers. It mentions licensed wholesalers, sale limits by weight, and local officials inspecting wholesale operations. The text is garbled but centers on fish dealer licensing and enforcement.
Mrs Mary Smith age 80 of 259 Pest agency will be buried Tuesday following a funeral service held at Travia Park Methodist Church. Surviving are husbands N and D Smith two daughters Mrs Tarey Thomson and Mrs Verna both of Br Antonio and Mrs R Tk of Johnson City, along with twelve grandchildren.
A thief escaped after stealing at a gas station in an unspecified location. The owner reported the incident to police and described the escape as sudden, with the suspect leaving before officers arrived. No further details on suspects or motive were provided.
A report notes a woman who jailed herself after requesting confinement. The piece details her actions and the resulting hold, with emphasis on the circumstances and motive described by the local report.
Readable text details a junior tennis doubles final being played at San Pedro park as part of a local athletic program sponsored by Thy Light. It mentions Hoerster and Guggenheim, boys singles, girls singles, and a preliminary meet at Woodlawn lake with numerous young players named, plus medal awards and upcoming finals.
A concise complaint notes traffic lights and pedestrians at every corner seem to trap would-be jaywalkers, with signals perpetually directed at them. The observation frames urban crossings as overcontrolled and punishing.
Miss Vina Cude points to the new lights while a girl volunteers nearby. Commissioner Phil Wright reports citizens are obeying the directives voluntarily.
The first troop of the Alaina Tatt Baving vari, a Girl Scouts affiliate sponsored by the Salvation Army, is formed in Lere Mundus after a visit for organization. Ensign Thelma Wix of Alaa, Ga leads the Local Group with J. Chon son and Miss Grace Mele fon as chaplain and assistant. Members include Geeta Maa, Cherry, Bernache Tharri, Asie Beurland, Eatin Sievraellien Schultz, Juanita Valdez, Wegie Mao Gold, Ada Base, Catherine Klag, Lelia Gatza, and Blain Strawn.
Two soldiers were arrested early Monday after being found prowling around a house on North Baltimore Street. Local authorities reported the incident as a police matter with no injuries.
Absentee voting in the new mechanics and Twiss will end Tuesday as announced by Dave Desphiret, deputy county clerk in charge of the advisory tabulation. The location will be held Saturday.
A new Life Saving Club for Girls is established in Alamo Heights with plans to promote safety and swimming skills locally. The initiative reflects community interest in training young women for rescue roles and public health awareness, supported by local officials.
The city approved a land purchase on Alamo Street for widening work at a cost near ten thousand dollars. The transaction covers parcels needed to complete the sanitary and public works project, with details recorded by municipal authorities.
Mrs. Von Lorenz aged 79 was laid to rest at her daughter’s residence 1406 Flo Kiley avenue. Reverend G. Wolvtay assisted beside her daughter Mrs. Yen Tone and other relatives in a brief service held Monday afternoon.
Sheriff Stevens announces reelection bid. John Ke Woaker and Diadenii of the layne fale Drmuctutic cacdubive are cited in the disrupted OCR as involved parties, with unclear roles. The fragmentary text suggests local political contest and campaign activity in a county setting.
A garbled field trip report mentions a specimen and a person named Deane tatticenoke. It references a trip to New Lrawhfels NM Ey and Minnesot a, with mention of Grine Olive Wiles and the Academy of Natural Belenge. The text describes taking live specimens to Minnesota for Miaplas with reptiles in Mrs. Wiley s collection.
Charles Delite Bonn aged 72 a San Antonio street department employee died at his home on the Frederickebirg road Sunday. He is survived by his wife Sarah Beon. Funeral services set for 10 o clock Tuesday morning, then body to be sent to Blanco for burial.
Paving permits were approved Monday in a Levopuing meeting, authorizing the Lywide Rock Asphalt company to pave Marshall Street. The action followed routine street work orders and listed Norie Mores among officials present.
A unclear note describes Steffler making a trip for the Eagles commissioner Panky Stoller and a team member. The fragment references Kinates and Fininonfieter with unspecified roles, suggesting a meeting or delegation on Monday.
San Antonio police and fire Commissioner Phil Wright call for voluntary adherence to pedestrian signals as green lights are installed downtown except Market Street. An ordinance will not be passed immediately but rules will limit opposing the lights once the system is complete on Market Street. The campaign aims to reduce jaywalking and improve safety as the Sayea-Life initiative rolls out to support police traffic efforts.
Halifax reports a floating menagerie arriving from India and Africa aboard the schooner Kabinga en route to Boston and New York. The ship carried hundreds of wild animals including tigers, lynxes, hyenas, bears, leopards, buffalo, and rhinoceroses, plus vultures, peafowl, pheasants, ducks, and more.
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