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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1928

Page

12

High Officials to Lead Massive Army Maneuver in Texas

Brig. Gen. Albert J. Howler will oversee a major training exercise in Texas with regular army, national guard, and organized reserve units from the Highth Corps Areas. The Blue First army, supported by two hypothetical Blue armies, will face three Red armies along the Cibolo river near Boerne and San Antonio. About 400 high ranking officers will participate in a simulated field army of over 200,000, aimed at training top officers for wartime scenarios.

Albert J. Howler Blor First Army Elemon San Antonio Cibolo San Antonio Boerne Eral War College Cornice Col Hubert McCleare Eighth Corps W. H. OH. Morris Jr Corns Maj T. M. Moore Texes National Gerd Organized Reserve Figuh Corps War Department Congress

Legion Delegate Killed in Crash Buried in Indiana

Robert E. Maupin of Alamo Post No 2 American Legion was killed in a mobile accident near Eagle Pass. G C Burton of Ty Okla accompanied the body to Tod for burial. The deceased member and companion were on duty when the crash occurred and the funeral arrangements were noted by Legion officials.

Legion Indiana Robert E. Maupin Alamo Post No. 2 Sydurfay Jerrors ER. I. Lucy Gegionnaire LD Ds Huron Eagle Pass G. C. Burton Ty Okla Boson Tod

Bexar County Cotton Ginning Up to October First

Bexar county reports show cotton ginning totals reaching 14,021 bales by October, reflecting increases from 1927 and 1928 figures. Data compiled by the department of agriculture and a Nexar town special report cites an overall gain of about 6,000 bales since the prior period.

Bexar Berar Rapa Wis Ak Vo Ito Department of Agrientity O. Mm Nexar Wales

Army Pilot Transferred to California Duty Post

An Army pilot heads to California after the first weary duty at San Antonio depot. The transfer to Marchfield, Cal, moves him to a new post for further training and duties.

California A. Halverson Leen San Antonio Vincan Noll Marchfield Cal Page

Strange light flare near mountains stirs westslope ranchers

Bailey Cole reports unknown light and ground rumble near a mountainside west of Denver. Forest Ranger J B Fitzsimmons led search to the civiberline but found no clue. A Mexican herder and nearby ranch crews felt the quake and saw a large ball of light. Ground shock rattled the region including Peiler, Grant, Pine, Cescelts, Zha nee, Deer Creek and Shaffers Crossings about 34 miles west of Denver.

Fitzsimmons Peiler Grant Denver

Robbers Hold Mate Wife Saves Wealth

In Oakland on October 18 four robbers parleyed with farmer James Reta near Eagle's Mills to force a safe open. Wife Kesh opened it and removed valuables, but the robbers found only papers of value and fled hastily.

Oakland Mid James Reta Eagle's Mills Kesh Ther Husbard Red

Farmer Hops Into Plane Despite Urgent Labor Need

A distressed farmer jumped into a plane to reach Orata about 100 miles away after a rush for labor. The crew offered twelve workers before one volunteer finally took to the air, leaving from a town in a period of urgent demand.

Orata Istorce Oga Ulada

Aviators Robert Ignicn to Attend Air Conference

Two aviators, Robert Ignicn and a colleague, are set to represent their unit at the upcoming Air Conference. Officials confirm attendance and expect discussions on aviation strategy, technology, and training. The event will showcase pilot skills and industry innovations.

Robert Ignicn Franklin

Rally Held for Pas W. Auiow and Serguent rate Kelly

Air travelers depart in a mumbled report with names like Kelly and W. Auiow, noting a rally and ferry trans with officers and pilots. The fragmentary OCR includes Captain Weller, Macrae, and Dodd among others, suggesting a disrupted lineup and unclear outcomes of the event.

Kra Kelly Pas W. Auiow Serguent Rata Kelly Paupa Hiss Burt Hills Itech Aml Brooks Wass Pillat Mui Coanor Ic Macrae Segoe Patent A Weller Wilot Eingenzer Mstagorde Lint Dodd Field

Mikado Opera To Be Given Thursday

Gilbert and Sultis present the Mikado at the American Legion in Lone Aden, staged by Bon Antoniem. About 1000 persons saw Thursday's show in Crackenridge Park with Macy Aubrey Seating as Katisha and Sulonan as Yomoto. Other cast members include Alex Johnson Nipheeloo and Latins Farnsworth Yin Yura. The orchestras of Main Avenue and Thackenridge provide the music under Dasail Grit Tihs.

Gilbert and Sultis American Legion Bon Antoniem Aden Crackenridge Pak Smeleck Ue Sunken Garden Macy Aubrey Seating Katissa Sulonan Wass Ube

Western Union to Give Wage Boosts to Minor Employes

Western Union Telegraph Company announced substantial wage increases, affecting several thousand minor employees. The boost totals about 2,002,600 pounds and is separate from prior raises of 11,600 granted to higher grade staff. The changes take effect at the start of the year after a recent conference between company executives and employer representatives.

Western Union Wv International News Service Western Union Palegraph Company

Sommers Named Second Lieutenant in Aggies Corps

Sommers of San Antonio, student at Texas A and M, elected second lieutenant in the Tess Volunteers, college crack military group. B S Warner of Dallas elected captain, Charles Richier first lieutenant, KK A Webster and Sommers second lieutenants. Raymond Bradford secretary and treasurer. San Antonio youths in the organization include Sem Meyers Van Johnson Louis Wartung Craig Evans Gus Harcock Ralph Young William Halleron and Sommers.

QO. W. Sommers San Antonio Texas A MM. College Tess Volunteers B.S. Warner Dallas Charles Richier KK. A. Webster Sommers Raymond Bradford Sem Meyers van Johnson Louis Wartung Craig Evans Gus Harcock Ralph Young William Halleron and Sommers

City Sends 39868 Charter Cards to Qualified Voters

Exacily S803 qualified voters of San Antonio have received formal notices of the charter amendment election, announced by City Clerk Fred Fis. With about 5000 notices remaining to be mailed, the effort continues with a dozen workers addressing and mailing cards printed on large postal stock.

San Antonio Fred Fis Noti H

Film Producer Freed in Theft Case

Chicago film company dropped embezzlement charges against Millard, an independent producer, who had been jailed in Chicago and held on a $20,000 bond. He faced accusations linked to payments for a film and alleged misappropriation of $825,000 in advances and royalties.

Los Angeles Chicago le Case S- 8 Millard Wn Pictures Leo M Jard Evericel

Alcohol Peddler Gangland Victim Recovered Body Found

A gangland killing left alcohol peddler Toverner Ruren dead. His body was recovered after identification by his father as authorities pursued two suspects. The incident ties to an ongoing murder case connected with liquor interests and local crime activity.

Toverner Ruren Dick Hunters Mueder

Germans Say Hoover Saved Central Europe After War

A pamphlet circulated in Wasagiun claims Herbert Hoover rescued Germany and Central Europe from starvation immediately after World War I, crediting his actions to avert a widespread food crisis and praising his leadership for relief efforts.

Wasnagiun Clay Herbert Hoover Ciemmany Central Europa

Principal Pays Lafayette Debt After Sleep Incident

An elementary principal faced an unusual debt payment during a sleepover event at Lafayette School. The article notes a late arrival from an American Legion convention delegate B. J. Spawn returning to San Antonio and the school staff handling the disrupted routine. The janitor was unavailable, prompting the principal to take charge to resume activities and address the situation.

Ipal Maivnior School B. J. Spawn American Legion Convention San Antonio Mesi¢o Yo Yrincipal Syinwe

Chief Oarran Delivers Fire Prevention Lecture

Fire Chief Sarrate will lecture during Fire Prevention Week for Teeal junior schools. An alarm demonstration by Liechic featured, using a box model. A Washington Irving store lecture on Zaremera street Tuesday evening referenced as the only scheduled talk.

Sarrate Teeal Liechic Selon Washington Irving Zaremera -Street Tuegluy Scoal Mulitarions

Fire prevention week observed in San Antonio

National fire prevention week will be observed in San Antonio with a parade planned next week. J. G. Sarran will oversee the city observance and, with Wis Telpers, speak at the junior court elementary school. An official fire prevention ceremony sequence is set for midweek.

San Antonio Wire J. G. Sarran Sarran Wis Telpers Juisior Curt

Church Revivals at Harlandale Church Revivals at Harlandale

Revival services at Harlandale will run for two weeks with Sunday morning worship at Line Laodala Presbyterian Church led by Pastor Rev M M Perking. J Wester will conduct services with music by Prof Morris. Services start daily at 10 a m and 7 30 p m with Neserviers in the morning and evening.

Linelaodala Presbyterian Church Ney Mert Ft J. Wester Lg Wader Prof i

Bicycle Rider in Court Pays Fine for Street Violation

A bicycle rider appeared before Judge John F. Quien on minor traffic offenses including riding on Eluuston Street without a bell. H. Mendoza apologized and pled guilty. the rider received a small fine of two dollars.

John F. Quien H. Mendoza Ile Eluuston Street

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