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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1928

Page

8

Cowboys Parade Turns Impromptu Rodeo On Broadway

Cowboys in a World’s Championship rodeo parade on Broadway caused a wild improvised ride as roped riders dragged pedestrians, injuring securities Charter Vo Vohrmund and W B Smith. The crowd scattered, some sought shelter in stores while police arrived after blows were exchanged and a bystander was struck.

Bushicand Broadway Charter Vo Vohrmund Delux W. B. Smith Gene Meador Feekard Automobile Agency Third End Bache Noma Wahromind

Colorado Pastor to Preach in San Antonio

Dr. J. M. Todd former Madison Bronze Tresbytecian pastor now leads First Preabstorian church of Sterling. He returns to San Antonio for the American Beston national convention and will occupy the Madison Square pulpit for morning and evening services.

J. M. Todd Madison Bronze

Church Services For Legionnaires

Special American region church services led by Rev. William T. Capers bishop of West Teres will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Boettal patriotic music will be played by Walter Dunham. Rector Tev Rolfe Crum announces the program for Sunday morning.

Elzbl Wiliam T. Capers West Teres St. Mark's Eplocopsi Tev- Rolfe

School Grounds To Be Graded Next Week

Woolinwa elementary school No. 34 at West Marolin Avenue and Zorramora Street will have its grounds graded next week under the direction of Paul Steffler, commissioner of streets. The request came this week from the Reading parent teacher association through its president, M r Scofield.

Woolinwa

And I Remember When- A War Remembrance Poem

A wartime reminiscence recalls fallen soldiers from the 458th Depot Brigade and a British officer. It honors a young recruit from Connecticut and a Dallas homecoming, laments losses, and expresses gratitude to veterans and their families.

No Pi's Sorority Organized at 8.4 Junior College

A formal sorority organization occurred at San Antonio Junior College this week at Miss Mary Sroligson's home. Raspberry Pie placement names Miss Seoligson as leader with Miss Betty Stere as reporter. Charter members include Minica Willie McGarr Frances Schein Merle Dulling Reety Syera Mary Beellgeon and Lavise W.

No Pi San Antonio

Woodmen Circle Head Feted at Myrtle Grove Meeting

Italy president of the Euprema For rest Wonlmen circle, Mr Fannig WW Beckendorfer, was guest at Myrtle Grove Wo. 4 meeting. Mrs Nols lig Gorback led the event. A birthday party for October-born members followed the regular meeting with Agnes Tascuo, Henrietta Offer and Audrey fituser bacher as chairing and hosts.

Woodmen Fannig Beckendorfer Italy Euprema Forrest

Waco Revivalist Series Nears Close at Church

Revival series at Andendale Baptist Church directed by Dr. W TY and the state superintendent of evangelism in Waco will conclude Sunday night. Pond will preach on Haven at 1 a m. A large number of converts are to be baptized during the evening services.

Andendale Baptist Church W. TY Stata Cransclism Waco Dy. Pond Khaven A. Mn

Unclear OCR Fragment Touts Names and Addresses

An OCR fragment mentions individuals Guy Nusnelly and Mrs A Kellar with addresses Debmule Street and 214 East Mhilney Street. Dates and context are garbled, offering little plot or event details to summarize into a fuller notice.

Guy Nusnelly C. A A. Kellar Debmule Street Willany Dowermasiar East Mhilney Street

Mail pilots praise Mexico and air mail record chase

Tom Mardin leads a Texas air mail flight toward Mexico City describing a scenic route and planning to meet with Texas Air Transport about the Fort Worth San Antonio Laredo path. The mission, sponsored by the American Legion and San Antonio, aims to set a one day air mail record with hundreds of thousands of letters to distribute.

Tom Mardin United States Hardin Winborn Field Fam Woalen Wright Aero- Time Corporation Cifearly Fork Worth Texas Air ‘Transpork Company Fort Worth San Antonio-Laredo Antonio Burling St Sir Bleue Winduin ‘Field San Antonio Legion American Legion Feille Errkugenenis Som Anetonio Tansing Mich Rekool Childers

Methodist Sunday School Director Named For Alamo Heights Church

Mrs. Miller was elected at the annual meeting to direct the Progressive Wesley Sunday School for the coming year. Officers elected include President A.W. Reckles recording secretary L. Tay corresponding secretary H. E. Camp treasurer Blanche McGuire pianist C. S. Odell porter YT Williams and parliamentarian Chauncey Merwin.

Mra. C

Students Head to Kerrville Games in Junior College Meet

About 200 San Antonio Junior College students departed on an all caravan from South Alamo Street to Kerrville. They will attend the first football game of the junior college year between the Tocat school and Schreiner Institute.

San Antonio

City and Exposition Board Move to Transfer Grounds

City officials and the Tuvenation al Exposition and Live Stock show directors plan a transfer of the fairgrounds to the municipality. Mayor C M Chambers said the title will be investigated by the city attorney while noting that sale of Han bend issue funds is pending. The executive session included the exposition board and directors, with a probable deed transfer to a city operated exposition under a directing board.

Eltr C. M. Chambers Han Bend Raymond Mareger Boar of Directors Joe Ryan

Circle Drill Team Entertained by Hostesses at Mrs Kuvene’s

Circle Drill Team was entertained by Medaees W., Rrenpner, o. Tiber, and C. A. Bofaro as joint hostesses at Mrs Kuvene per’s residence 614 Cosa arvenuc on Wednesday.

Medaees W Rrenpner O. Tiber C. A. Bofaro Blum Vonnet Woodmen Circle Dcil Mrz. Kuveune Per Cosa Arvenuc

Weather charts guide Graf Zeppelin refueling for transatlantic run

Berlin reports Commodore Mazo Fekener predicts favorable winds for the Zeppelin’s leap from Europe to the United States with mail and passengers. Refueling and fuel upgrades, including 15 tons of liquid fuel, enable a 120 hour endurance test at high speed. Commander Tozendah attends as U.S. Navy observer.

Germany United States William Universal Service Berlin Mazo Fekener Viner Graf Zeppelin Fried Fichshafen Lake Utah Fekenes Eeamer Lnnes Hillman Redat Wireless England Fekener Fort Tozendah Los Angeles United States Navy Department Friedrichshafen Lakehurst Tid

San Antonio School Vaccinates 1200 Students

Under Mrs. Eloween Mezoh the San Antonio school program vaccinated 1200 children Saturday marking a first time in ongoing disease prevention efforts across the district.

San Antonio Puses Eloween Mezoh

Bee Sting Treatment For Local Woman

Bertha White of 222 East Commeree Avenue was treated at the Robert Thfitceum hospital for numerous bee stings on her hands and arms after a bee incident in Iatridne récesscit.

Bertha White East Commeree Atreel Robert Th Fitceum Hospital

Methodists for Glass Service at Laurel Hoighly Church

A large class of men and women will be recessed into Laurel Hoighly Methodist Church for a Sunday service led by Pastor Dr. Philip Come Fletcher. He will preach on In His Steps at his morning service.

Laurel Hoighly Methodist Church Philip Come Fletcher Fletcher

Frieden's Evangelical Choir Presents Cantata On Sunday

Frieden's Evangelical Church choir will present a cantata this Sunday evening at 7 p.m. The program includes a selection of sacred choral works and features soloists from the church.

Frieden Evangelical Church P. m

Huge Acreage Planted in Oranges

Farmers and growers across San Antonio’s trade area report a second major planting of orange acreage. Prevailing heavy rainfall aided prospects, with optimism for a solid winter harvest. Weather remains warm in parts, but germination conditions are favorable for citrus and continued expansion is expected this winter. County crop reports note mixed effects from rains, with some losses in truck crops and benefits to pastures and grasses. fall crops in Alabama?

San Antonin Econd Aye Ring Dreiminary Adall Aransas

Four men charged in whiskey smuggling case at Gunter Hotel

Four men, arrested with a truckload of whiskey behind the Gunter Hotel, faced a federal session on charges of possession and transportation of liquor and conspiracy to smuggle. The men, Alterman, Gurinsky, Garcia, and Stephennom, were bound over after a hearing before United States Commissioner B M Biddall.

Americen United State B. BM Biddall Mqoor Sidtur Ihrelo Mquora Fred Gurinsky Robert Gercia Tom Stephennom Prohibition Department Gante Hotel Legion Billan Azenis Pela Nereral

Rally Services For Methodists Slated Sunday

Rally services will be held at Tackberry Methodist Church Sunday led by Rev HL Unhfer. Sunday school will sponsor a rally program at 10 a m with the pastor speaking at 11 45 m on RoNyls in God. Installation of Sunday school teachers and officers follows the evening service at 7 45 pm. Phil Desebier of Tein Memorial College at Brevhan will address Dp worth Innquest Twey members and attend the regular evening service.

Sundey HL I Unhfer Phil Desebier Tein Mémoriay College Brevhan Dpworth Innquest

College Head to Speak in Church

Thi Desehner presides at a Brenham memorial college and will speak at Trinity Methodist church. Dr Desehner was a delegate to the general conference of the Merhaike Episcopal church held in Kansas City last May Day.

Thi Desehner Presilz Bling Memorial Coltege Brenham Trinity Methodist Qelock Tey. Jahr Desehner Merhaike ® Episcopal Church Kantas City

Pastor Preaches on This Jazz Age at Beacon Hills

The Rev William St Tozner of Beacon This Baptist Church will lead a Sunday evening service titled This Jazz Age. Special music will be provided by the church choir and orchestra.

William ST. Tozner Beacon This Baptist Church

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