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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1928

Page

3

Legion Auxiliary Expansion Moves Toward Citizenship Rights

Irena Walbridge representatives announce changes at the tenth regional convention in San Antonio. The American Legion Auxiliary aims to broaden service to veteran families, with a focus on national defense, community work, and potential constitutional reforms. Proposals include expanding responsibilities and updating election procedures, while politics within the auxiliary remain off the table.

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Denomination Fracture Tests West Coast Churches

Portland Oct 6 report notes five main Protestant groups facing challenges from three newer sects Christian Science Marian Seventh Day Adventist and others. Frances president Doctor Minehin cites a census showing growth of these newer sects and smaller numbers for traditional churches.

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Customs records show payments at Port of Saint Albans

The report notes Uncle Sam collecting 3196 from 700tleggers and 646 from train passengers at the Port of St Albans for import duties. It mentions pockets in baggage and other small offenses, totaling 3100 with additional minor sums and cases described as pocket battering incidents.

alGaNns At. Albans United States

Ten Years Ago Today Mourning for War Casualties

American parents mourn the boys left dead or wounded on French battlefields as war’s final chapters closed ten years ago today, reflecting on losses and the end of a global conflict.

Casualty List Reports Multiple WWI Losses

The official casualty report lists KIA and other fatalities under various causes. Corporal W Tebble from Fort Worth Texas is included among the wounded and missing in action. Other entries cite deaths from disease, accidents, and undetermined causes.

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Legionnaires' Convention Schedule at Fort Sam Houston

The United States Legionnaires plan a crowded Monday program at Fort Sam Houston with musical events, calls to order by national leaders, reports, and ceremonies. Activities include national commander addresses, color advancement, memorial service, and awards, followed by dinners and evening entertainments at multiple venues.

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Hoffman High Leads in Convention Rumors

A garbled regional dispatch cites General Hay Flettman of Oklahoma and many officials as potential candidates for commander in the American Legion race. The text mentions internal splits, possible nominees, and a looming convention with names like Hoffman, Moffman, Duke ONeil, and others surfacing as discussion swirls around future leadership.

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Optometrists-Opliclane News Brief

Eyralasses and sjiectuele frainey Rel bent and aniaf line from tonklant wear. Come in and let dig trun then for sans NPRTABERG. A quirky health note from a regional optometry outlet with unclear details.

Eyralasses Sjiectuele Frainey Rel Bent Aniaf Tonklant Wear Nprtaberg Optometrists Opliclane

Legion Throngs Arrive for San Antonio Convention

Tens of thousands expected as Legion members and dignitaries arrive by train and air for a major convention. Housing bureaus report full rooms and thousands of arrivals with parades and receptions planned during days of reunions and committee meetings.

World War Memorial Service to Open in San Antonio

War memorial service set for Monday in San Antonio to honor World War dead. A public ceremony at 2:30 PM includes a nationwide moment of silence, a wreath at Warren Grimm’s grave, and a tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Bess Carroll San Antonio Martha Altiwood Metropolitan Cera Soula Koupet San Antonie C. M. Cramlets Flandesa Argonne Warren Grimm America Martha Atewood Metropolitan Opera Municipal Auditorium

San Antonio Grants Private Guards for Downtown Firms

City officials announce issuance of special police commissions for private security at downtown businesses amid a national drive. Merchants secure guards for employee protection as city clerk notes many applications filed and mayoral office documents formalize the process. Police Commissioner says private protection requests are approved if possible under the law.

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Legion Chief Scouts Rally for Universal Draft Resolution

The article reports Legion Chief Scouts debating a plan to back universal conscription as a peace measure. Speaker Mr. Spafford argues ex-service members should keep US citizenship and return home, while the group weighs political implications and loyalty to the nation.

Men and Women Serve Navy Register at San Antonio Station

World War veterans and servicemembers are urged to leave names and addresses at the North Alamo and Mauston streets recruiting station to locate long lost friends. The Navy register aims to reconnect them with former comrades and may lead to special police commissions for designated work. Forty private policemen have reportedly been obtained.

Mvy San Antonio North Alamo Mauston Str Wright Teen

Athens Greek Legionnaire Seeks US Citizenship Reform

Henry Mauricides, adjutant of the Athens Greece post, urges modification of naturalization rules to allow World War I veterans who served the United States to keep citizenship even if they live abroad. He notes many veterans in Europe risk losing citizenship after years away and vows a bold push at the convention. He also outlines plans for an American Legion building in Athens with proposed cost and site support from the city.

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Lita Grey Chaplin Performs in Vaudeville Tour

Lita Grey Chaplin, former wife of Charlie Chaplin, headlines a vaudeville act in Los Angeles. She performs a program of four numbers at a neighborhood theater, drawing attention for her stage presence and career comeback.

Lita Grey Chaplin Los Angeles

Caldwell's Syroy Popsin Laxative Prescription From 1892

An article projets a liquid vegetable laxative used since 1892 by Ter Cribhwell under the name Caldwell's Syroy Popsin. It claims to aid constipation and related ailments for women children and the elderly, marketed as a popular worldwide remedy with syrups, pepsin, and tonic properties.

Ter. Cribhwell Jr. Catdseolt Hic Caledwall Shermelves

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