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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1928

Page

3

Stolen Turkey Flock Found in Boerne Case

Deputy Sheriff John Subita reported a successful turkey hunt in San Antonio area. he bagged nineteen young gobblers belonging to Hugo Wollschleager of Boerne. He also arrested two boys for hunting on the farm and for allegedly running down turkeys with a seine. Two turkeys stolen from Mrs. William Stribling of Boerne were recovered. No charges had been filed as of Wednesday.

John Subita Witlin San Antonio Hugo Wollschleager Boerne Subira Wollschleager Hig Farm William Stribling

L A Gets New Train Service Between St Louis and LA

A new Pullman service between St Louis and Los Angeles was established Wednesday, improving tourist travel and local access in San Antonio. BV Dover of the Chamber of Commerce traffic department announced the route over Missouri Kansas Texas Irisey and Southern Pacific lines.

St. Louis Los Angeles San Antonio BV. Dover Traffic Department The Chamber of Commerce Missouri Kvansoa &Texas Lines Irisey Lines Southern Pacific

Bombers Take Long Flight From Kelly Field

Nine Bombers from the Advanced Flying School at Kelly Field departed Wednesday morning for a long-distance mission to Galveston. Lieutenant J I Booth, their flying instructor, accompanied the group in a De Havilland aircraft and they were expected to return to Kelly Field later the same day.

Wine Martin Advanced Flying School Kellyfield Galveston J. I. Booth DeHavilland Kelly Field

Start troops for Stanley movement of main body Second division

Movement of the main body of the Second division from Fort Sam Houston to Camp Stanley for animal maneuvers and tactical inspection began Wednesday. The Third Brigade, The Second Field Artillery brigade and Second Division headquarters will go to Camp Stanley Thursday.

Fort Sam Houston Camp Stanley Second Field Artillery

Infantry Officers to Assist in Nacaratiga Balloting

Five San Antonio officers have been chosen to supervise the coming election in Nacaratiga. Brig. Gen. Frank HR. SteCoy heads the commission. Maj. R. L. Chriation and Maj. Felix Emmanuelli have left or will leave soon. Capt. M. B. Ridgway and Tren Alexander are among those already departed.

San Antonio Nacaratiga Trout Tren Alexander Ninth Infantry Hort Sam Houston Frank HR. SteCoy R. L. Chriation Twentythird Infantry Felix Emmanuelli Eighth Corpa M. B. Ridgway

Y W C A to Aid $10 Million China Food Drive

Ruth Muir executive secretary of the San Antonio Y W C A says the organization will back a $10,000,000 campaign to feed starving Chinese masses. The national board has endorsed the effort and requested local groups to assist. A San Antonio meeting will decide how to support the National China Relief with aid notes from New York reports. Conditions blamed on Shan tung region show millions starving amid famine and hardship endured by hard working farmers.

San Antonio EW. C. A China Ruth Muir Sluir National China Relief Headquarters

Three New Applications Filed for Democratic Posts

Three new applications for various precinct posts were filed with John I. Weber, chairman of the Democratic executive committee, on Wednesday. They include Tudge W. B. Anderson of the Thirty-seventh District court, Robert Holmes for commissioner of Precinct No. 1, with A. G. Trowlter as incumbent, and Jie Boalt for constable of Precinct No. 1, with Talbert currently serving.

John I. Weber Weilnesday Tudge W. 8. Anderson Thirty-seventh District Court Robert Holmes A. G.tra~wolter Jie Boalt Talbert Gal

Charges filed inarattack on aircraft pilot in flight

International News Service reports in Pontiac that Clarence Frechette, 18, is charged with assault to do great bodily harm for allegedly striking airplane pilot Tarry Anderson while flying 2000 feet over the city. Frechette also faces desertion from the navy and violation of a two year probation. Anderson is recovering, Frechette is recovering rapidly.

International News Service Pontiac Clarence Frechette Tarry Anderson Frechette Navy Anderson Trechette

Northern Charleste Eyes Victoria Falls Power Deal

May 16 Bulawayo reports the government of Northern Charleste welcomes offers to harness the Victoria Falls power, a famed discovery by Davis Livingstone. The Chief Secretary indicates a willing hearing in the legislative assembly to develop the falls power, aiming to make Victoria Falls as valuable to Northern Rhodesia as Niagara is to the United States and Canada.

Bulawayo Charleste Victoria Falls Davis Livingstone Legislative Assembly Northern Rhodesia Niagari United States Canada

ake Stage Dedication Highlights Local Leaders and Students

Washington official Settle will head dedication services for a new speaking stage at Wonders Jake. Phil Wright and J Higgins will speak while Mrs Onice McKeen trains aura Trail o dancers perform a short program by pupils from the walking classes.

Settle Washington

World End Near Doukhobors Refuse Taxes

A chaotic report notes Doukhobors in Grand Marks, C Tt., claiming the world will end and refusing to pay taxes or send children to school. They organize as the Sons of Arcelon, awaiting divine takeover, prompting education and tax concerns from minister McLenh about compulsory schooling and penalties.

Universal Bergsen Vanculveer Devlarig Wang He Dowkhober Grand Marks Tt. C Fas Sons OF Arcelon Dender Walt Hin Sehool Nes

Portland Maine to host air race Aug purse $25,000

Portland officials, at a directors meeting of the Acro club of Portland, approved plans for a Portland Maine air classic in August. The event would award a purse of 25000 dollars and involve Oregon and Maine air competition.

Portland Ore Cpy Portland, Maine

Funeral services for Frank J. La Sage

Funeral services for Frank J. La Sage will be held at St Agnes church after his death at home on Lesg Street. Interment follows at St. Mary's Cemetery. A church fire in Valleyvie destroyed a Baptist church ten miles south of Gainesville last night after a lightning strike.

Persicea Tan Chursday Frank J. la Sage Lesg Street I. V. Murphy Serviera AL St. Agnes’ Church St. Mary's Cemetery Wolt Burns Gainesvile Tex Valleyvie Here

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L.A Gist Stanley Fee Ee Alexander 8. A Nicaragua Juin General McCoy U.S A. Y Houston Street Inarattac South Africa Ake Mun McLenh Frank LE Sage Shadow
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