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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1928

Page

3

Lanier Junior Hi Boy Wins Light Golf Title

Manuel Gonzales of Ridney Lanier won the junior high school golf title by defeating Humberto Ramirez of Sidney Lanier 4 up with 3 to play at Brackenridge park. The final matched sixteen players. Gonzales to receive a gold medal at a 10:80 Monday ceremony at the Nathaniel Hawthorne auditorium.

Gayle Talbot JR Manuel Gonzales Ridney Lanier Nathaniel Hawthorne Ramtrax Little Bonnie Gonzales Sidney Lanier Manuel Langir Taidesey Ralph Widdo Emerson Gain Tt. HW Diehl Brewer Walid Athletice Tieht Bore and Qiela Selino Oreli Joel Chanter Harris Cecotin Meyee Swimmning Tomes Johnson William Arms Olssa Db Chorley Leake Relnys Melton Black Rogers Gardner Herbert Belmereen Orrie Lee Cramer Ler Allen Koontz Phin Milburn Robert Crooks Clea Dick Neier Joy Guggenheim Mildred Rarnekinn George McTellan Tab Fenner Jack Smith Walter Hors Harvey Mardy Claude Tarester Hoya Fornia Ma Ann Dorette Campbell Rin Ridney Lanier Manuel Gnnentes Rally Humberto Anne Ies Pall Dean Gonzales Lev Golf

Weslayan graduates hold commencement with joint ceremony

Commencement exercises for Weslayan Institute graduates begin Sunday morning with a buccalumrente song by Professor Nascoo of Mineray, Mexico. A vextdner service follows at 6 PM. Anunalat program at 8 PM features the Wenteyan institute Mex torn orchestra led by Prof. Dorantes. Final graduation exercises occur Wednesday evening with graduates Garildi del Noaque, Alfonny Naranjo, Eduardo Toren and Felin Pere.

Tov Duan Nascoo Mineray Mexico Vexdner Botelock Weitnentay Evenue Wen Gariildi del Noaque Alfonny Naranjo Eduardo Toren Feling Pere

Street Work Action Filed Over Assessments

Jonny M. Frost, owner at South Ala Wa and Goliad streets, asked Judge S. G. Tayloe to fix fair assessments for widening South Alamo street. He seeks to restrain city excavation of bordering buildings until a settlement is reached, claiming $250 per front foot and that the proposed 28-dollar excess over the center is over-assessing property owners between South and Mark Vet streets.

Jonny M. Frost South Ala Wa Goliad S. G. Tayloe Party-fifth District South Alamo Street Frost South Mark Vet Tayloe

Movie Aviator Foils Death When Propeller Comes Off

Hollywood May 2 Al Wilson 31 an ace of motion picture aviation fought death in an air battle after the propeller came off at 400 feet He remained with his ship as it barrel rolled and twisted then parachuted from 800 feet to escape with only slight injuries from the tumble and fall.

Smvernuuoma Rene Mervice Hollywood Cal al Wilson

Water mains to be laid for Alamo Heights system

Alamo Heights plans a 50 000 water system with a 600 foot well. A city council meeting announced the purchase of the Alamo Heights Water Company for 322,500 and the transfer of its wells and equipment. The project includes six inch mains replacing the present supply.

Alamo Heights All Alama Heights Water Company Ins Mn Wells Oh! Company Gourrach Ming Ineh Maine

Terrier Turns on Gas Heater With Nose

Ved Doherty of Chatham reports his terrier nicknamed Besta has learned to operate the parlor gas heater. While reading, Doherty noticed the room grow hot, then found the gas jet reopened after he had turned it down. He later saw the dog using its nose to manipulate the valve, confirming the unlikely behavior.

Chatham Ved Doherty

Brasher Freed by Jury in Niemeyer Slaying

Claude Brasher was acquitted by a jury in the Ninety fourth District Court after an 18 hour deliberation in the second trial over the slaying of Henry J. Niemeyer, gas station operator, on Frio City road and Zaragoza Street. Victim Niemeyer shot during a confrontation with alleged bandit Victor Turner. Brasher allegedly drove Lurney to the scene.

Claude Brasher Henry J. Niemeyer Victor Turner Cilling Ninety-fourth District Court Brasher W. W. McCrory J. G. Arnold Hirascher Niemeyer Frio City Road Zarcanigra Street Truex Lurney

Boy Accused of Robbery in Los Angeles Creek Hideout

A Mexican youth, arrested by detectives Ship and Laure, admits stealing harness and four horse collars from Otto Maeglin at 225 Cornell Street during Saturday afternoon. The case involves an accusation of robbery linked to a creek hideout.

Ming Hole Los Angeles Ship Laure Otto Maeglin Cornell Skreot

Rattlers Found With Unusual Reserve Fangs

Sacramento May 26 In a State Medical Association talk Dr J F Doughty of Trace described rattlesnakes with unusual venom apparatus. He cited a rattler with twenty four sets of reserve fangs and another case where a new set of fangs was ready for use within twenty four hours after the first set had been removed.

Sacramento J. F. Doughty Trace State Medical Association

Army Civilian Hostesses to Welcome Delegates Friday Review

Army civilian group prepares a mammoth review at the post on Friday June 2 at 10 o'clock to honor officers and delegates to the General Federation of Women's Clubs meeting opening Monday Brigadier General Albert J Lowley acting commander will review troops Reception committee includes Mrs Q Donalison wife of Maj Gen Donalison commander of Eighth Corps Area and president of the army division of the Army-division club Others named are Mesdames Henry Wrought Ernest Winds rank John J B Fiske Charles Ogden Lee Balirey and many more listed as mingling hosts and committee members

Artus Army Post General Federation of Women's Clubs Albert J. Lowley Wighth Corps Q. Donalison Gen. Donalison Eighth Corps Aren Army Division Army-divilion Club J. Li. Lewright Ang Mesdames Henry Wrought Ernest Winds Rank John J. B. Fiske Charles Ogden Lee Balirey W. S. Scott Oho W. D. Rote George O. Bieblita John Lullis Er .L. Truffner S. G. Linghunt Walter Nolte Harry Jinnda J. C."mcarthur Wi. Janne Hendricks Bverett Callyrue W. Westervelt Mingalary I. Norton Mauillerges Clits Whitted Bosnitalits Ay Nurnard Boon J. Cusack William Beonte Faitl Trown Gordon Cultis Garratt James Chaney Unvin I P, Delemater D. Bidate C. Be. Gants J. Heidt A J W'Acves WB. Loughbrough L. Lmmpert James A. Mays Kenneth Morton W. A. Mubani Wo Ji Meistue LA. Betty A. Cumwins Austin Parker Ruyther- Intd Ed Scott I. A. Shervard W. A. Southard Nester Whiting CG. Welbirn Allen GC. Wright Walter McAllister Mo Frances W. Simpson Arthur Muir Clinton Raymond Lilwards

Missouri Mayor Orders Clean up of City Game

May 20 DATTA Chief of Police W H Wieiffer received a written order from Mayor C P Powid stane to stop the playing of the game Main Street in the city. The order aimed to halt the production amid controversy over its content and disruption.

Officers Get Tip on Negro Slayer

A fragment reports a tip about a suspected assailant in Fort Worth on May 26. The piece mentions a Motocovere police officer and a disguise in the eastern city area. Details are unclear due to damaged text and misspellings.

Literantionm News Service Fort Worth Uint Lenola Sporty

Auto Engine Promises 169 MPG Invention

Local ad touts a new engine claiming 169 miles per gallon and faster pickup. It says several owners already installed the device and report instant starts and smoother running, with savings in fuel and maintenance. The notice invites inquiries and offers about a business opportunity, naming H Oliver and Milwaukee addresses.

Alvo Oliver Vshird Stevel Milwiukes

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