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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1928

Page

4

Army Air Demonstration Over City For Legion Meeting

About 200 Army aircraft will appear over the city Monday night and Friday morning as part of the American Legion convention program. Maj. John A. Boag plans the front line display supervised by Brig. Gen. Albert J. Bowler with 1800 personnel. The event includes a staged barrage and formations by Blue and Red forces with tanks and infantry in action at Fochfield Ninth Street viewing area. A field hospital setup and a parade rehearsal follow, with units from the Ninth Infantry and Fifteenth Field Artillery among those participating.

Epectzental Frocjis Secondon Oat Fork Sam Houston Seeans Thea Legion American Legion John A. Boag Etall Dlwe Ufe Borage Avenue Ninth Street Fochfield War Department Uuiin Iba Ninth Infantry Fifteenth Field Artllery Tethta Field Artilery God G. McD. Werks G. A. Seath Trevie Parks Foch Field Teventy-third Infantry Tacd Gao Antonin Country Club American Legion Auxiliary Bowley

Early Birds Register at Legion Convention

Legionnaires arriving early for their tenth convention sign up at registration headquarters. Miss Nellie Cover of 127 San Pedro Avenue registers Dr. L. J. Kosminsky, Arkansas state commander, and presents him with an official delegate badge as official women workers wear Ask Me ribbons.

Legionnaires Nellie Cover San Pedro Avenue L.J. Kosminsky Arkansas

Army displays and events plan at Southern Pacific depots

Infantry units and the Cwon tvtbird Infantry band join a reception for Viscount Allenby at the Southern Pacific depots. Boglers from the division report to Tegian for Monday events with a 4 pm reception for Viscount Altethy at the San Antonin County club.

Bickd Marsal Aicht Army P Ost Legion Paorady Golderman Yellih Bield Artillery Army Post Og Oot Pook Field Taeui Wilitarsying Han Aul Abe

Pershing to Dine at San Antonio Welcome Event

General John J. Pershing is due in San Antonio Sunday night aboard the ME T. He will be greeted by Brig. Gen. Albert J. Bowles, Maj. Gen. Ernest Hinds, Col. Robert McCtenve, Col. Wy Welsh, Mrs Paul Murray, and Capt. Samuel A. Gyeoneel as adjutant general. Wristing will be the guest of Gen. Hind at Lbe ntofé quarters during the convention.

John J. Pershing San Antonio MET Albert J. Bowles Eighth Corps Eriest Hinds Eishth Robert MuCtenve Wy 1. Welsh Hate Paul Murray Forse Sanmet A. Gyeoneel Groteal Wristing Generil Hind Lbentofé

Assailant Attacks Man Then Flees From Home

Rudolph Alenez 52 living near Saliills and Apache altente was stabbed at his home after a masked man called to the door and pulled him outside. The assailant fled. Alenez was treated at Robert H. Greco hospital and released. An unspecified motive was discussed by the victim.

Rudolph Alenez Saliills Apache Altente Sleoez Mehos Pollen Alexicabel Robert H. Greco

National Legion Leader's Six Day Convention Itinerary

National Commander Spalford leads a six day American Legion convention schedule in San Antonio 1920 with breakfasts and dinners hosted by officials, a parade at Fort Sam Houston, a prize fight, and multiple receptions. The line of events includes hotel dinners, a governor’s appearance, and open dates for guest plans.

Forley Bergeres Airvinne Boone Viscount Allenby Ailton J. Foreman American Legion A. C. Tunehcon Menger Hotel Sutety Ely J. Moses Reveyision Sac Antonio Mmniitee Rewari Anal Mer. Trubert Bt Anethony Texas Fort Sam Anuston Secord Disiston Dan Moody Moneger Antinnal Commanites Trxas San Antonio Fort Sam Beniston Puditarium Auditoriany Americana Legion

Girl 8 Injured in Navarm Street Car Crash

Fiveshold Trudolph Lopes sustained a slight injury when the car he rode with Mrs. Virginia Lopes of 180 Hesy Street collided with another vehicle on Navarm Street late night. The other driver’s name not released. Mr and Mrs T R Moore of 1142 West Mornokevento and R P Wertha of West Sumit Place were involved. Moore found his space under the overturned auto. one axle broken.

Fiveshold Trudolph Lopes Virginia Lopes Hesy Street Navarm Street Whrve Ursong West Mornokevento R. P

Romeo Story in New Light at Woodstock Theatre

The Woodstock Ontario tragedy retells Romeo and Juliet with modern setting. Gertrude Yet land and Robert Childs both suffer injuries and threatens criminal charges as the feuding families clash. A revival shows youth rebellion and parental opposition driving the lovers to death.

Woodstock Ontario Romeo and Juliethina Gertrude Yetland Robert Childs Clmrges Verona Montagu Caputet Wolow Romeo Juliet Mic

World War Hero Dan Edwards At Legion Convention

Lieutenant Dan Edwards the World War hero arrives to attend the Legion convention. He holds forty seven decorations including the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross, recounting escape from death and a drive to create a junior athletic commission for youth. He served in the Philippine Islands, Vera Cruz, and France, earning wounds and high honors amid heavy combat.

Dan Edwards Legion Natin Convenlion Nevi Dental Modeats Edwards Achetica Tfonar Tate Legion Bphalt Edwants Ins Ameceau Stry Philippine Islands Canpaten Ihe Tricaa Vera Crue Congress Jay Soissons Union Texas

Pigeons Deliver Messages for Gonzales Legion Visit

Homing pigeons from Gonzales carried notes to San Antonio leaders including national commander Spafford and Mayor C A Chambers. Notes praised the Alamo City and referenced 1836 relief efforts, signed by Dr. W T Dunning, commander of the Gonzales post.

Tio Gonzales San Antonin Spaford Re Glon C. A. Chambers Dle Rofe Arthur Ward Stoves Avenue Gomzning Spafford Osee Alamo Cite Chambera Alamo National Legion Convention W. T. Dunning

General Parker To Address San Antonio Sunday

Brig. Gen. Parker, chief of staff Gel, will teach San Antonio at 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Col. F. A. Tuggles of the Fifteenth Field Artillery at Fort Sam Houston accompanies the event as the war department notes forthcoming in the schedule.

Parker Fears Proker Ehiet Gel War de Noctmene San Antonio Legion Corsentiin Ue F. A. Tuggles Fifteenth Field Artillery Fort Sam Houston

Hoover Receives Ancient Cane Gift From Knights Group

In Washington a ceremonial cane carved from a cedar tree was presented to Herbert Hoover, the Republican presidential nominee, by a representative of the International Knights of the Mound Table in a styled display.

Washington California Herbert Hemeer

Pope climbs steps to dome of St Peter's Cathedral

Pope Pius XL ascended over 200 steps to view ongoing dome restoration at St Peter's. Italian architect Luca Beltrami joined inspection, with Senator Ignatelli confirming no crevice collapse risk.

Pope Prince Universa Pius XL Covair St. Peter’s Formane Ignatelli Pivchfe

Polish Farce in Kultal: Arrest Confusion at Police Station

News report from Wahsay on October 6 describes a chaotic scene as a constable detains a boy linked to a crime rumor. An unidentified man at the station asserts his own arrest, later revealed to be the nine minister Me Dartel, prompting a curious resolution.

Dartel

California Fig Syrup Promoted for Kinder Health

A nostalgic ad touts California Fig Syrup as a trusted remedy for children's colds and stomach issues. It claims quick improvement in a sick child and cites physicians' endorsements, stressing natural digestion and nourishment with a long history and millions of bottles sold.

Lea Harmon Rigsby Aves Sunset High School Lee Nature Abraga Ford

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