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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1928
Page
9
A fragmented report shows Bobbie planning Monica's wedding amid garbled lines about protests and names. The readable text hints at social events and a financial or personal dispute but details remain unclear.
An article blends the idea of lawn upkeep costs with a broader note on luxuries, estimating lawn and home costs from $201.20 to annual maintenance around $93.00. It details equipment, watering, and labor, then shifts to a serialized fiction scene about domestic life and a wedding subplot, ending with a cliffhanger and a page reference.
A 21-year-old Houston man, failing to win marriage, ingested six sleeping tablets after a failed attempt to take back a San Antonio bride. He wandered Monterey and South Santa Rosa streets early Monday, was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital, and explained his actions to officers, saying he sought reconciliation after the girl refused him. Patrolman B. DeBoer assisted.
A man identified as a deaf and mute Black worker fell about ten feet into a creek near the City Ice Company on 14% Camp Street. White, an employee of the ice company, rescued him within minutes and dragged him from two feet of water while he lay unconscious. Police reported the incident to White, who witnessed the accident and alerted responders.
Police conducted gambling raids over the week arresting 24 suspects. Detectives Tablepage, Vorier, Long and Tivesch led actions on establishments along Zar mamora, Castra and Fast Commerce streets, Maida.
A man faced charges Monday evening over alleged forgeries totaling sixteen. The case names Mem. Anna Telzel as a signatory target and involves the Penes Antan organization in Aixtice. Further court action is pending.
Miss Mary Bonner five year old etcher designed this bucking trencha featured as a frontispiece in a Texas brands catalog now showing at the Witte Museum her cowboy etchings drawing wide notice from visitors and collectors alike.
Reverend John Teaches delivers sermon on the need of men at Carroll College graduation services held at the Calvary Baptist church. Dr Haley Carroll is reported dead, while graduate Mira Happy Miller sang a solo during the ceremony.
Fire department reports a rug in a hotel room caught fire due to an electrical short. A guest and hotel staff acted quickly, preventing the blaze from spreading as alarms alerted authorities early Sunday night.
A May or led a seaside event at Che Kan Tose bathing beach Sunday afternoon featuring a bathing revue and speeches. Miss Anna Tehrow, slated to appear as Miss San Antonio at Galveston’s International Revue, received a large basket from the mayor, who delivered a shark speech on prevention. Local candidates for Congress and Judge Augustus McCloskey and A D Bowers attended as listeners. A bathing girl contest revue from the Majestic Theater was also presented by the participants.
A man called police to locate his missing relatives including Clarence Stephens and his wife Mex. The case involves a series of false leads and confusion as authorities search for the missing family members and clarify the facts of the San Antonio investigation.
In a domestic incident a cigarette started a fire in a bedroom. A. Worenter suffered burns and was transported to Robert Ry Green hospital in Mountiy for treatment. The burning smoke prompted evacuation, and the scene involved several bystanders including Mra Manon Foliar and Georgia Man Talenjin during a visit from Rorkaprings.
Pilot Emilio Carranza is slated for a ceremonial escort from the border to San Antonio or Gabon as he completes a nonstop flight from Mexico City to Washington. Officials compare his course to Charles Lindbergh’s 1927 trip, with escorts from Kelly Field or Fort Crockett and plans to route via Luced and San Antonio.
Three burglaries were reported over the weekend in .A. Authorities logged incidents at 724 East Myrtle Street and No 2 French Court. Losses included clothing silk items silverware cash and apparel. A rear door entry and side window intrusion were noted with various items taken.
Sag Anconie elects Guy Lesurrgeon as first vice president of the Southwest Odd Fellows union. Miss Glidys Douey of San Antonio becomes secretary treasurer after a Somerset convention last week. J He Aghley of Lyalde and Mrs Opvin Greenwood of Loyalde were deselected from top posts.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Hilton 81 mother of Romine Tilton city ticket agent for the Air South Pacific lines were held Monday at Riverside Baptist Church with Rev. G Hobieson officiating. She died at home 1722 Smith Eres Street Sunday morning. She is survived by four sisters and her parents Mr and Mrs B G Johnson of Laine Thoek Arkansas.
Police Captain Joe Mogi was reportedly attacked at street location on Monday night. He was treated at Hobert B. Qrran hospital for injuries to the head.
HOPING figures like Jack aml Rosearn look around for housing options in San Antonio as residents seek stable lodging and healthier living conditions. Community notices indicate locals aim to secure safe residences.
San Antonio seeks loving foster homes for Jack and Gene, two healthy children at Cerna Children's Home. Miss Tonic Farlow notes the pair are ready for adoption and hopes a local family will offer a warmer home, bringing brighter days to the community.
John T. Moods of 121 Toward street was treated at Robore DB. Green hospital Monday for head injuries after a North Flores street cafe altercation. A cafe patron reportedly attacked him.
Reports across San Antonio recount oil and gas showing in water wells and backyards near Flores Street Roosevelt Avenue and South Hackberry Street. Observers note oil often rides atop water or migrates in streams, with several wells tapping minor yields and a few becoming productive.
Fire Chief George M. Renken was reported improving after a truck crash near Lovin on Wednesday night. Responding units from Station No. VW and the Cran cone trail headquarters found the chief and another man injured. both were taken to Honig Re infirmary for treatment.
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