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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1928
Page
9
Fireyo sroll Genessera Croweeh, seven, daughter of Mrs Latlie Cevard, stuck her hand in an electric clothes wringer during morning chores. The device caught her arm, breaking it in several places as her mother and brother Johnnie quickly responded, then attempted to release the pressure.
A flurry of social events unfolds with details of weddings and engagements. The bride is described in lavish attire, the groom's family hosts celebrations, and a string of bridge dinners, theatre nights, and dances showcases the town’s prominent families and visiting guests. The narrative highlights receptions, cake cutting, and announcements, painting a picture of a vibrant social season.
Miss Martha Shook daughter of Mr and Mrs Phillip H Shook was engaged to John Heidt Calhoun at a luncheon on Wednesday. The couple plans a wedding in mid November.
The readable text mentions a meeting or event at a location with names such as Hoke Witnington and Withopi Bkrs, plus references to a Reverend couple and Canons of a local church. Details are incomplete but indicate church related persons and roles.
Dr Lekener announced an official protest after Graf Zeppelin flight over German territory. Allied authorities accused encroachment while meteorological aims were cited for the voyage. The exchange followed a test flight that prompted diplomatic notes and questions about naval and air space use.
Carnegie Library hosts a children poetry contest with no length limit. Librarian Mrs Johnston says poems must be turned in by Friday. Winners may be published in the town poetry book by Changin.
Miller, a San Antonio art collector, purchases two Onderdones paintings by J. Ahlr and plans a month long exhibit at the Perelkerturg gallery. The works, insured for $12,100, will be shown during the American Tee convention and later travel to San Angelo, with Mrs. Miller hoping San Antonio residents see the pieces before they return to Miller’s home.
A damaged dispatch reports a plane from Ringgold transporting a wounded soldier to Fort Winggold, 200 miles south of San Antonio. The pelvic bone injury is described, with confusion over the ship and medical transfer details. Four personnel, including Sergeant Wallace, are noted.
Farmers across the Southwest gather for a dinner event in the city. Organizers plan the evening with a 7:00 p.m. start and focus on community engagement. The exact list of participants and activities is unclear due to OCR issues.
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