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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1928

Page

13

Santa lights contest sparks plan to move Blotto arena

A wild campaign in The Light office and Wage notes shows Blotto excitement growing as potential moves and prize chances loom. Mayors and residents weigh selling local arenas to relocate Blotto showings. daily prizes of $10 and weekly grand awards draw participants and readers into a flurry of raffles and tickets.

Torst Anit Indusits Antonina Chambers Hausian BP SanWitauiet Aliteer Ani Bauil Monuny Tesk Mlotto Miby Arthur G. Alhin Drexel Tinura Alevin Tatterson Texas Theater Bee Biotta Nefold Ian Dlotto Lotte Tha Fiight Tina Frank “Morrison Jr Gatherine Thorns Dill Dawson Bellelephony, Company Mra J. X. Deempsy T. J. Warmen Albany Blretts Madeline Pelos Atrecty Alea W. Youngs Morcmory Kim

City Planning Work to Shape Future San Antonio, Says Mayor

A special conference between city officials and the San Antonio Health State Board discussed a forthcoming city planning report. Newk White, president of the conference, said the report will be submitted to the mayor and commissioners next week. A seven to nine member planning commission may be formed to guide future industrial zones and street widths.

San Antonio Salentay Magic Cariderol San Antonio Heal State Board Newk White Llandig San Ane White Indicateil S. Heriurr Lars Ruusne Uhre Wes White Worl Nifeck Sam Antonio Chambers Eliy Niuthartica

Poe School Boys Farm Camp Club Sponsor Elected

Toy students of Edgar Allan Doe Vahior school show interest in outdoor life with Saturday camp cookery. Miss Marichta Uedgea elected Sponsor. Robert Vaughan named captain. Shan Rises Newtenant patrol unit. Derry Gold and Malph Vidal captains in third squad. Bergen Thowell named lieutenant.

Edgar Aling Doe

Petitioned street improvements spark confusion in San Antonio

Street Commissioner Tau 1 receives petitions for atroc improvements across San Antonio with requests to modernize the Derce street area and Adaznit creek crossings, add a bridge over Alnaan creek, and install traffic relief on Perez street. Neighbors urge temporary relief if a permanent solution cannot be built, with routes via Houston or Comptes streets and possible detours.

Tau San Antonio Mays Stetfler Sulweins Ogeens Siigheberlion Derce Street Uowston Jon-valer

School Dramatic Club to Meet at Regular Session

The drama club of the unnamed school will hold a regular meeting Thursday afternoon. President Harold Wanton, vice president Margaret Tutlix, secretary Lee Purvis, and reporter Ruth Taenes are listed among participants.

Deneatie Club Wmarlnivletaigh School Marold Wanton Mixa Margaret Tutlix 4G Mirs Mico Lee Purvis Tenaunee Mies Ruth Taenes

My Father Taught Me Texas Look to Alamo City

A child's memory recalls his father telling tales of the road, wagons, and the army era. He describes how a blacksmith’s work and drought shaped life near Austin and later San Antonio. The father built a shop in New Vrawafels and dreamed of San Antonio’s growth.

Tvind Farm Ing & Ville Austin Hut Yeung New Vrawafels San Anetonio Alamo City

Capers to Deliver Morning Prayer at Christ Church

The Right Rev. William T. Chpere Bishop of the Wert Teans docere will deliver the morning prayer and sermon at Christ Episcopal church at 11 o'clock Sunday morning. B. S. McKenzie archdeacon of the Riocese will conduct Thanksgiving services at the church at 7:30 and 10 o'clock Thisnatay morning.

William T.chpere Wishop The Wert ‘Teans Docere Strman Christ Episcopal Church B. S. McKenzie Riocese

Easy method to craft Blottos for The Light's contest

A drawing shows folding a white sheet to crease then sprinkling ink, re folding and smearing the ink. The description promises simple, amusing results and hints at others trying variations but insists this way guarantees success.

Amusement

Plans Honor Teachers Exhibit At Texas Convention

Students from Lamar Street and surrounding schools will host 12 600 guests for the Texas Teachers Association convention. Local sixth graders showcase projects, a play titled Through the Skies, and a reception for visiting science teachers as part of the junior school display at Thomas Nelson Vogt Junior School. Notable participants include Irene Wrunx Charlotte Wingk Mary Fandall Madeline Snslett Bessie Worthington Doris Chambers Margaret Morgan Anona Wallon Ann White Madeline Sam Jin Lorene Gushing Irn TMaynes and Ralph Waldo Emerson school.

Stidente Wakla Emereon Pine Ang Lamar Atreets Will Lo Ely Texas Inteeachers” Association Hile Lydente Lanmered Sive Elover Tay Wiechther P. My Aremutera Texas Science Club Sun Wdaltts Irene Wrunx Charlotte = Wingk Mary Fandall Madeling Snslett Bessie Worthington Doris Chambers Margaret Morgan aAnoa Wallon Masineradslaw Annin White Madeline Sam Jin Lorene Gushing Awin May Lagarrs Irn Tmaynes Ralph Waldo Emerson Sehosl Thomas Nelson Voge Yorkshire Nerkshire Avenue Smersen Gehos Vy Mobert F. Academe

Plan to Entertain WBA Officials During Visit

A fragmentary notice outlines plans to entertain WBA officials during a visit by Isra-iay entertainers Manson of Port Efrat Mich and Mrs Sallie Ty Dazzler of Dating. A review is set for Dec 10 and 31 with Manson involved in high level activities. A pageant at St Anthasy hotel and a levee class initiation on a Thursday are mentioned.

WBA Finner Br St. Anthasy Hotel

Pupils to Entertain at Texas Teachers Convention

Students will assist in entertaining about 12,000 guests in San Antonio during the three day annual Texas State Teachers Association convention.

San Antonio Texas State ‘Teachers’ Association

Readings at Huff School Club program feature Taft Avenue students

Members of Taft Avenue High School Uenmatle club presented a readings program this week during a regular meeting of the echon parent-teacher association. Participants included Miss Tillian Tassel Catherine Campbell Marlo Cacyley Evelyn Gree Lill Dueile Mendzicks Hane Jenn Hil Breharn Kole Marguerita Sidelman Toraine Joney Anil Aubros May.

Taft Avenue High School Vorladale Echon Parent-Teacher Association Tillian Tassel Catherine Campbell Marlo Cacyley Evelyn Gree Lill Dueile Mendzicks Hane Jenn Hil Breharn Kole Marguerita Sidelman Toraine Joney Anil Aubros Misa Bidetmian Olay Misy Kcrufetetes Anil ‘Atle Cnet Fie

Clerk of District Court on Leave for Thirty Days

Clerk of the Ninety fourth District Court Robert De Beatie is granted a thirty day leave of absence to recuperate. Harbor deputy coast check under Hart Mcfformick has not been signed to the court.

Robert de Beatie Cour Hart Mcfformick

Football Fans Offered Low Round Trip Rates

Fans receive low round trip rates to Daltona for the MI, WAT, CU football game. Offer announced by Southern Pacific Mines official Tom Holl, assistant general purpose promoter.

Daltna the & MI WAT Thimkeslying Boulhern Pacific Mines Tom Hooll

Degree of Honor Dance Friday Night at Houston Hall

Members and friends of the Degree of Honor Protective Society will enjoy social and musical time Friday night at the West W. Hall 622 Treat, Wellington area, per Mr B A Mell.

Weth W. Hall

Holiday Greeting List Reveals Private Addresses

A damaged list notes names and addresses for holiday wishes dated November 25. Entries include Sam GC Mell 705 East Mulberry Street and Doris Winter 106 Essex Street among others on Crescent, Grapeland, and Rose Street.

Sam GC East Mulberry Treet Raymond Grapeland Hirrsch Richardson Casa Hlonea Street Ze Dra Hake Mathes Erle Xreamie Doris Winter Essex Street Td Drat Sry Ge Cirell Cathertina Herrera Rosenlettz Denis Winker

City Court to Restructure Under New Corporations Judge

Mayor Chambers and attorney Dave Watson planned changes to San Antonio’s pollen court procedures. Watson will assume corporation court duties January 1, directing new methods, with details to be announced.

San Actozio C. XM. Chimbern Dave Watson Pete Onlan C Corporation Court Watson Chambers Nod Corporation Court Acta Tornn Walton Judge Gain Justice of the Peace Precinct No Onion

Thanksgiving Day Service at Fort Sam Houston

Thanksgiving Day service to be held Sunday morning at Fort Sam Houston in post chapel. Division and Test Chaplain conduct with organ prelude and prayers, readings, hymns, and benediction led by Chaplain Bradley.

Fort Sam Houston I Post Tamsden Varil Gora Patri Presidentia Tere Apostle's Credd Te Bradley

Santa to Establish North Pole Office in San Antonio

A garbled but lively note reports Saint Nick planning to drop into San Antonio within a week, set up a Christmas headquarters, and meet local children. Mayor Natck Chambers confirms the visit and urges residents to reserve space for Santa’s headquarters on Adama Playa.

Banta Clmis Andy Icteln Mao The Freres San Antonio Abd Synte Mrs. Santa Tesas St. Nick San Antonito Sarah San Antonis Santa St. Nicholas Mayor Chambers Santa Claus Natck Chambers Texas Adama Playa Ace Saint Nick Santa Goodby Dunder Tor

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