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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1927
Page
3
An official of the Columbia Aircraft company says the Bellanca monoplane will be withdrawn from the news roster if Captain Charles completes the late flight begun this morning at Roosevelt Field Nassau County New York.
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh, chemistry teacher at Cass Techview High school, expresses pride and prayer as Captain Charles A Lindbergh, 25, embarks on his nonstop 8800smile trans Atlantic flight. The International News Service notes a mother's love and faith guiding the mission.
An old nursery pest control ad promotes ANTROL as a safe, effective ant killer for homes and gardens. It claims permanent results, harmlessness to children and pets, and economical use with a pint refilling a cottage, priced around 65 cents. It urges replenishing supplies and provides instructions if dealers are out of stock.
Enthusiastic officials at Kelly Field praise Charles A Lindbergh after news of his New York to Paris flight. Maj Gen Mason M Patrick says the trip is feasible and Davison and Secretary Davis affirm Lindbergh as a likely record setter. Lindbergh, a 1924 graduate of Brooks Field and Kelly Field advanced schools, began as a staff sergeant and later joined the air mail service before receiving a captaincy in the Missouri National Guard.
Lindbergh prepares for a nonstop flight from New York to Paris backed by St Louis backers. He departs from Roosevelt Field amid hopeful weather with Spirit of St Louis, lacking radio, carrying a week of rations and aiming to land in Paris within 36 to 50 hours. Commander Byrd plans follow but not until Lindbergh lands.
In a continued page one item, Hubby led at four under par while Scott stayed even. Gaston Peek, a 20 year old from Galveston, beat Dr. S. M. Hill of Dallas 4 and 2. Peek and Hubby trailed the Albaugh–Leyingsa pair in the semi finals as results flowed: Reuben Albaugh beat Frank Lewis Jr. 1 up after 20 holes, Lewis parmnada defeated Charley Campbell 1 up, and Gaston Peek beat Dr. S. Mel Hill 4 and 2. Clarence Hubby won over Bob Scott 3. Carlton beat Masley Penick 3 and 1, Cochran defeated Sol Drey fuga 4 and 3, Schoondel beat Stie, and Tarr ant beat W. G. McEnery 2 and 2. Cocke defeated R. Sanderson 2 and 2, Jr. Chapman beat A. D. Ee Jine 11. Ben Robinson beat TR. McTen ton 2 and 1. Third night saw L Brown beat Tom Logan 2 and 1. First flight consolation B. B. Carruth eliminated C. Suunfonbar 6 and 6. Light consolation Hugh Carpenter defeated Thompson 5 and 4. Captain O Deen won from a Quails.
A student meeting at the AAS district accused Brackenridge vice principal Enos Gary of opposing Miss Johnsons sclerosis while Fred Hardman led the straw vote. The board of education and Superintendent Marshall Johnston will hear the matter after votes today at 4 and a possible conclusion by Saturday night.
Fort Sam Houston hosted a grand air and ground exercise with Maj. Gen. Macon Patrick and Maj. Gen. W J Dillon among high ranking officers. Visiting attaches viewed maneuvers as 200 planes demonstrated from Camp Stanley to the Second Division with a final three part demonstration planned Saturday.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to purify the body with Calotabs to cleanse the system and restore health. It claims physicians endorse the method and promises relief from chronic ailments through a thorough Calotab course taken weekly.
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