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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1928

Page

9

Conservation Society Observes Bond Issue Support at San Antonio Meeting

The Conservation Society gathered at the home of Caknnel and Myra Sarratt with Mrs Sarratt and Miss Mary Norton hosting. Mayor Q M Chambers outlined the bond issue which the group approved, pledging assistance for conserving American roadworks around San Antonio. Members exhibited Mexican pottery and etchings by Mary Bonner for a Biennial Women’s Clubs event, with proceeds aiding a park project around El Paso San Jose. A social hour followed, with pastel decor and refreshments served.

Conservation Society Caknnel Myra Sarratt Mra. Sarratt Mary Norton Houtesste Q. M. Chambers San Antonio Robert PicGarraigh Eugene Hurrin Galp Mexico City Emily Edward Monty Cartiz Mary Bonner Alamo Eliasion San Jose Mir Hannth Ganda Storey Mattie Johnson Dilton

Search Fails For Lost Beatrice Fos enbaum Case

In Youngstown Ohio Mr and Mrs Max Fos enbaum anxiously await updates as a four day old car abductee case remains unsolved. Police chief Wallace Met calf hints at a new clue but refuses to disclose specifics. The couple keeps vigil at home on the South Ride as investigators pursue leads.

Youngstown Ohio Max Fosenbaum Beatrice Min Wallace Metcalf Wes

Social club events and gatherings listed for weekend

The notice lists diverse social events in San Antonio. Meetings, dinners, dances, and teas are planned by M. 8 B. Ty Ausie club, Phoenix clan, Texas County Medical Society, St Elizabeth's Benevolent Association, Westmoorland College Alumnae, Feesching lodge No. 180, Travelers Methodist church circle, and Alamo Country club. Attendees include Miss Mabel a-To, Miss Amelia Wright, and graduates from local schools, with details on venues and times across Saturday and Friday.

Texas County Medical Society San Antonio

Army Orders Show Broad Relocations and Promotions

Washington May 11 Army orders issued detailing revocations and promotions across fields. Major changes include First Lieut. F. G. Finley relieved at Bettridg field and Second Lieut. M. J. Jakawahy promoted to First Lieutenant in the Infantry reserve with a May 17 effective date. Various transfers list officers moving between Chicago Fort Bliss Fort Benning Traverse City Los Angeles and Manhattan State, with several officers on leave and special orders revoking prior assignments from June to July.

Washington D. C G. Minch A.C Alepia M. J. Jak Awahy Siratieutenant Hogan M. C Chicago Fort Biles Post Gai Wilson Fineherler L. Willard Fort Benning Q. M Birst Champnay Traverse City B. D. Uriabees G. M Cal M. Cheston Lon_Angeles Aen Arber Manhatten State Avery J.P. Hopking Cay P. Tompains Cav B. R. Rodney Cavy Firat Liewt Ey Cound H.C Ciltford ddacDonald

Cadets Promoted in Brackenridge RC Senior Cadets

Twenty six cadets of the R O T C Brackenridge senior achans receive new officer ranks as announced by Commandant B J Reilly. Promotions list includes Wire Lieutenant Cullie Straughn Raymond Raebaring and Robert Floyd to captain Second Lieutenants Francis Veer and Robert Feller to first lieutenant and others advancing through sergeant staff sergeant corporal and private ranks led by Fire Sergeant Dennis Holder to second lieutenant.

R.O. T.C Brackenridge Achans B. J. Reilly Cullie Straughn Raymond Raebaring Robert Floyd Francis Veer Robert Feller James Dupree Vincent. Foote Clyde Griffin Charles Laas Robert Taylor Ben Carla Alfred Stein Cheater Lorillard Jack McLellan Harold Hobner George Bitt Lealie Byara Warren Hunter Anngtaco Tonaked Tuysell Martin Charvin Sebuters Craig McNeeve Harry Kempf Fred Beoke Pat Waits Samuel Wolf Dennis Holder

Probe Will Enday 2 Probe Will Enday 2

Federal trade commission probes into North and South Carolina Public Utilities Information bureau public relations activities and utility publicity campaigns. Apasuel B. Boney testified he distributed articles to newspapers clubs and individuals and led campaigns against musician ownership and government projects.

Washington, D. C North and South Carolina Public Utilities Information Ntrenu New York Apasuel B. Boney Raleigh N. C Carolina Bureau Newsnan Bureau Perrain Boulder Dim

Manila Bishop Seeks Retirement From Active Service

Manila Diocese report: Bishop Ubartes B. Mitchell requests retirement from active duties as he moves toward resignation. The Kansas City scene notes the appeal comes ahead of the General Conference date, signaling a transition in leadership.

Manila Qatermacaa News Kansas City Ubartes B. Mitchell Mur Mae Alin Seo General Conference Wotive Servinen

Auto accident kills one and injures another

A single vehicle crash resulted in one death and one injury when a wrecked auto collided with a chain barrier. Authorities investigated speed and road conditions. a possible concussion was noted for the injured passenger.

Delegates Say Union Label Misused At Convention

Delegates at the Twenty fourth annual Ver na Blale Council of Carpenters convention charged that union labels drive up costs as manufacturers and contractors push goods bearing the mark. Officials of the Tejas state council reported endorsements for the Box bill and elected officers including Pullo of Amarillo as president and Menelee, Cottingham, Anderner, and an executive board with members from Fort Worth to San Antonio.

Verna Blale Councel Brinay Abel Eogls Union Pooda Milly A. B State Council Trida Morting M. Menelee Harrs Carpenters Council Texas State Federation of Tinbar Labor North Mondus Carpenters Convention Af. Laver

Air Mail Week Spurs Vivid Air Route Talk in New Orleans

News from New Orleans reports bids by Tammany Gulf Airways to run the Laredo to New Orleans air mail concession with San Antonio as a stop. Postmaster G Las cites strong interest and a likely decision soon. San Antonio daily mail volume via air averages 150 pounds, with 11 pounds of letters and first class mail flown during Air Mail Week. February air mail totals reach 734 1/2 pounds, marking San Antonio as a leading air mail center.

Air Mail New Orleans Tammany Gulf Airways Company Laredo San Antonio Toslmaster G Las Sirwaté Company Somn Anuil Leeds

Bankers and Officials Attend Charity Event in San Antonio

Tom N. Smith vice president of Commonwealth Bank and Jain K. Boer director of Y M L W A attend a business college event in San Antonio. Mrs Harry Leap, organist at Travis Park Methodist church, entertained guests with music during the gathering.

Tom N. Smith Commonwealth Bak Guiirek San Antonio Busineaa College Jain K. Boer Y. Mlw Harry Leap Travis Park

Woman Refuses Fine, Faces Jail Over Car Muffler Violation

In Towa on May 1 Meg Viola Wall faced a fine of 83 dollars for driving without a muffler. She declined to pay and was ordered jailed, with release expected later this afternoon from police headquarters.

I Movies Towa Viola Wall Hig Mow CO pOlive

Veer Arnest'sd May 18 court charges and envoy hints

Fragmented wire service notes report Veer Arnest'sd and associates facing charges of fraud involving entrusted funds, alongside an envoy’s trip to New York on May 28 related to a brother’s affairs. Moscow census cites counts of centenarians and women veterans, with other regional items on a 104 year old widow in Mineral Wells and banking news in Fort Worth.

Veer Arnest'sd Lunuon Loril ‘Terevngton Larks Turanteer Win Ball Tully Lin Tenn Amunson Moughton United States Bingiaurly Ni York

Foulois Plans Toss Arrives at Kelly Field in May

Brig. Gen. Benjamin J. Foulois assistant chief of the Air Corps will reach Kelly Field May 2 on his first visit since promotion. Foulois, a pioneer airman, served at Fort Sam Houston in 1908 and flew the first tests to San Antonio.

Benjamin J. Foulois Air Corps Nemy Kai Antonio Kelly Fichl Eine Clenoral Maulois United States Army Fort Sam Houston San Antonia

Al Smith League Sued For $820

The MU Smith Presidential league of Southern California is sued for $820 in a labor services and money advance dispute. Plaintiff is Mrs Warenen Gilmour alleging unpaid work in Governor Moveth of New York primary campaign efforts.

al Smith League Tos MU Smith

Bierce Mystery Deepens as Family Names Investigator

Hollywood daughter Helen Bierce announces a Mexican army inquiry into the 1913 disappearance of author Ambrose Bierce, with Col C a Vekardi directing in Mexico City. The case remains unresolved, drawing renewed interest as reports reference his adventurous journalism and wartime realism.

Los Angeles Ambrose Bierce California Muxico Trancisco Ville Helen Isecigg Hollywood Biever Col C. A, Vekardi Mexico City

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