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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1928

Page

22

Parade Route for 60000 American Legion Members

The parade route for the American Legion and auxiliary, planned for 11 a.m., covers about three miles from Third Broadway to Houston and Water, with reviews at Alamo Plaza and end points along Layaea Street. Gov Moody will have a reviewing stand, and spectators are urged to use designated assembly areas for the three divisions along Elmira, Main, Travis, and surrounding streets.

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Notable leaders named for American Legion San Antonio convention

Foremost among those aiding the tenth annual national convention of the American Legion in San Antonio are Nat M. Washer as general convention chairman and Wil Varinia Inens committee head. The roster lists numerous committee chairs including Ta Clegg, Viscount Abhy, Donglia Lawley, Maj. Georgea Scanini, and Gen. Milton J. Korennn, with roles spanning reception, entertainment, hospitality, and public relations.

The American Legion San Antonio Nat M. Washer Clegg Donglia Lawley Ta Nuither Maj Georgea Scanini Franca B. Tule Milton J. Korennn Chimo Wattle Honeral Web Taury Teo ‘Taylor Aiimo Ysl Ark R F. A. Rellin Maury’ Taverlek Cant Tank L. Clint Hin Antonio Dane Achneiter Tagn Teele B. Joneley Waneton W. T. Pallorin Fountony Alvin Dy Barrigr Mauston Saneton McClendon Heauhton Slab Entertainment Toe M. Wraes Hankton Eawin

Mexico City Faces Strike by Universal Service

Mexico City municipal government recalls all employees and reinstates those dismissed as a general city employee strike looms for Monday. Congress had approved a new administration for the national capital with an aim of greater efficiency, prompting discussions on raising pay for tax collectors and triggering widespread employee dismissals and reinstatements.

Universal Service Mexico City Congress

Thousand Planes Gathering for San Antonio Convention

Thousands of planes will demonstrate in a single formation at the American Legion national convention in San Antonio. The event, coordinated with the National Aeronautics Association, will feature allied squadrons, WWII aces, and a large scale air show with pilots from Cuba Canada and other nations.

American Legion National Convention Philip Ly. Stipe Legion Convention Vie Mw Antonio Chapter National Aeronautics Association Jord Mee B. A. Telllé Convention Aeronautics Committes Weet Uaint Soriraites Allons Perennal Tellef Nic Tina Angeles War Départment Destiers Ctill San Antonio Saandrans Fran Sexton Cuba Canada Sof Col Charlies A Lind Winburn Field America Melly Field Tesag

Laredo Gate WTO WEXN Commerce Hub on Rio Grande

Tinrodolo is described as the nearest entry point into Mexico from San Antonio, located about 160 miles southwest on a well paved highway. It is noted as a crucial commerce point for Mexican goods and for merchandise shipped from San Antonio to the southern republic.

Tinrodolo Mexico San Antonio Rio Chrande Republic

Night dances and dances at Lab or town events

An noisy OCR listing night dances, orchestra names, venues, and admission details. It mentions dances at Old-time and modern venues near W Commerce Street with several bands like Melody Wa and Pick'n Melony, welcoming region groups and noting prices around 50 cents for men. Continuous dances occur monthly with various entertainers and locations across towns.

Excursion to Lower Valley Planned by Legionnaires

Delegates and guests from the tenth annual national convention will tour the lower valley by rail and motor coach, visiting Brownsville Progreso Corpus Christi and Kingsville with beach events, a fish fry, bullfights and Spanish fiestas. The program includes a barbecue garden party and a bathing girl revue, with transportation arranged by Legion officials and chamber of commerce leaders.

Walton D. Hood Roas St. Cole Yan Benito Tlood Cole Awika Ins San Antonio Southern Pacific Billaturg C'Clork Progresso Albor Brownsville Matamoras Corpus Christi de Witt McGee C. E. Grett Chamber of Commerce Corpus Woon Corepos Jellow Texas Friaea Fron Kingsville Ring Ranch Vinns Sam Kimbley Cowboy Fife Gareda Nueva Kareda

Valley winners named for Houston radio audition

The Lower Rio Grande Valley selects Juanita Kadecker and Ervin Vendricks of McAllen to represent at Houston for a statewide radio audition. Judges from the South Texas section appoint additional Valley delegates for the event. The Houston winner advances to a New York state audition in December with a top prize of 5000 dollars and a college tuition stipend.

Malden Tex Vailey Atwater-Rheat Dol Three Valley Sausiciana Dudges Houston J. B. Rinkin Bore Big Grande Valley Wo Grande Valley Houstan Juanita Kadecker Ervin Vendricks McAllen Che Judeen Valier B. G. Godard South Texas V. J. Pol Phares John Cardwell Alva Hlob Hagar Morcedes South Tewns New York

Wheat advances abroad lift local markets

The article notes higher wheat abroad driving an early rise in local prices as Liverpool market activity shows scarce supply and higher bids. Canadian and U S wheat trade volumes shift, with export demand and world consumption shaping prices, while Chicago futures show mixed movement and overall provision prices slip.

Tiverpool Liverpool Highte Pelees Chicago Paris Totellng DOM Hishels Apathel Busiele

Buying Heavy on SA Market at Wholesale Vegetable Stall

Buying was tremendous on the Ban Aptonly wholesale vegetable and state market Monday morning and evening. abundant supply offered. demand for fresh vegetables remained high. Prices mostly steady with minor drops for hot peppers and peppers.

Legles

Antonio Lifestocho: stock market opens with mixed prices

In the Antonio market report, vegetables and produce rates appear among garbled listings. The stock section notes a cautious opening Monday with anticipated lower quotations by Tuesday. Major cattle prices show common to choice ranges, while hogs and sheep list modest gains and losses. Market tone remains cautious as traders await clearer guidance.

Tuernay Sheen

Legion 10 Be On Movietone At National Convention

The American Legion national convention will be filmed for Movietone with footage taken by official director Henry Cooper in New Jersey. Filmed material will be distributed nationwide through the Legion and national headquarters.

Legion For Filny Corporaton The Frank Samaudéinut Owers Mantelpa Auditatim Henry Cooper Officie New Jersey

Florence Buys John Elephant at Danby Sale

Florence Truminitl buys an elephant named John at a Danby sale arranged by Mad Florence amid political chatter. The purchase reflects her persistence and shows she examined the sunyentre offerings before bidding, while references to the President and local figures color the odd purchase.

John Cootidge Eteplmul Florence Truminitl Tma Gale

Freeman Charged Over Plagiarized Play Claim

Washington October 8 charges that playwright Pollock copied parts of the play Soldiers of the Good from Abraham Waxman in practice his own dream The Fool.

International Neves Hervize Washington Oet Charning Pollock Abraham Waxman

Fifteen Hurt As Machines Collide On Highway Crash

Fifteen people were injured when two trucks collided on the Bankhend highway. Six persons were taken to a local hospital with injuries described as not serious. Authorities investigated the crash and noted that the wreck involved agricultural machinery and transport trucks.

Wy International News Service Ranger Tea Ol SA Bankhend

San Antonio Tops Liberty Loan Drive

San Antonio shows record progress in the Fourth Liberty Loan drive, surpassing prior campaigns. County chairman TI Reost notes funds raised in six days exceed any San Antonio total in the past, with the first week bringing 111000 dollars.

San Antonio Liberty Neo An de TI Reost iNo Alenger

Seven-Year Term For Attack Conviction At McKinney

The court sentenced Sherman Trix and Worthy to seven years each after a conviction for attempted criminal attack in McKinney. The victim, a young Sherman Wewon, resided with relatives in McKinney at the time. A motion for a new trial had been filed.

Sherman Trix Mle Worthy McKioney Out Bis Bis Conneal Salladay Eriol Hi ES Sherman Wewon Jn McKinney

Fourteen Men Arrested in Waco Gambling Roundup

In Waco Texas police cleaned up alleged gambling houses over the weekend. Fourteen men are under charge of gaming and five others were white, bond set at $1000 each. The operation targeted illicit gambling activities in the city.

Waco Wac Tex Texas

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