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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1928
Page
13
In a controversial essay Mitchell denounces government meddling hindering aviation growth. He argues the airplane, capable of worldwide operation, should lead U S defense and commerce, criticizing departments that stifle progress and predicting a future air campaign across vast oceans and continents.
Mrs W P Rote recalls World War I home front efforts on Agurese Street. She describes 1928 actions packing Christmas boxes for soldiers in France from San Antonio stations, with cigars, candy, tobacco, pencils and paper. She notes two Christmas cards sent later to police officers and mentions Son Contaln Tuhin C Rate wounded near St Mihiel.
Washington Irving School announces an Autumn Festival for November 2 in the school auditorium. Principal AL Arnold said two student playlets will be staged as this year’s program, under the PTA guidance. Mrs Dan Kubims a chairs the fair arrangements.
Two merchant associations were organized in the Senine tonie trade territory. JW Shonk Iy president of the Sis ua association and A. A. Wood is president with A. E. Nawwalll Ty as president and Auntie Stinnett as secretary of te Abcanel resneralion.
An unnamed school marked Columbus Day with an assembly featuring Eunice reciting Joaquin Miller's work, a community singing program, and the giving of the American Heritage items. The event was directed by CLA and Arnght with participation from students and staff.
Freight and business reports show near ten percent rise at Southern Pacific stations in the San Antonio trade area. August figures indicate a 20 percent uptick in freight carried in September compared with the same month last year, per assistant general freight agent A Loeffler.
A fragmented OCR list presents names and addresses across multiple streets including East Elsmese Place and North Mockberry Street. The obscured text mentions individuals such as Asha Anthony and Bonn Vick along with various street and avenue references.
The Light's weekly crop report notes strong stock range conditions across the San Antonio area with excellent range moisture after heavy rains. Farmers plant oats in Dewitt and truck crops nearby while cattle markets look favorable. Kinney Val Verde Zavala counties report good conditions, with orange trees transplanted and worms controlled, boosting future grazing prospects.
Salesmen, 23 of whom stayed away from San Antonio during the American Legion convention, converge on the city to pressure merchants whose stocks were depleted during the meet. Clerks report demand for display rooms far exceeds supply.
The Rev MWenrs R Menson of Comfort was attacked at Christ Episcopal Church on Bundhy morning, leaving him injured. Police say the assailant fled the scene as bystanders helped. Local authorities request tips as investigation continues.
The sanitation department cleaned downtown San Antonio from midnight as the American Legion convention ended. Commissioner Jacob Rubin says the work was necessary to prevent a holiday Sunday from leaving the city dirty and disables concessions. A new fine was adopted for the labor.
Tonier Myrtle branch of the wood man Cleele elected Mee Tile Tijpile as supervisor. Mrs Katherine Mermecky Runrciar Chmelndie Wernick Taing Marie Kekhack past gunelviny Audrey Grisenhacker assistant eel tendant Elizabeth Mschback mu slciany Energy Machback mastees Charley Landsy clerk Alcide Laney. After sent at their last meeti ng Meetings will be held at the W Wy hall every steam Sahn ny of each month. A drill tear promised Teo the junior mem ship of the circle
Adolf Grasso secretary-manager of the San Antonio Retail Merchants Association will leave Sunday afternoon for the Texas Retail Credit Convention to be held at Temple Texas. After the convention he will travel to Dallas to study credit conditions in that city. Also attending from San Antonio are L D Levy secretary of the Merchants Association and Nelson president of the Citizens Industrial Bank.
The San Antonio Light reports the final results of the Cherry Chest spelling contest. Lois Cleimmer of Port Ave Thue wins first prize, with Thissel D Itinn second and Mrs. To Spirey third. Fifteen prize tickets to events are awarded, with many named entrants and honorable mentions noted. The editor praises simpler entries and announces the ongoing Cherry Chest campaign for ten more weeks.
San Antonio bankers reported a record quarter with a net gain of 5.15 million in deposits and overall resources at about 96 million. Ernest Ucows of Alamo National said local banks are flush, with cheaper credit flows than New York, while cotton and government contracts fuel continued growth for the Southwest.
C F Dwyer manager and nine salesmen from the local Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co branch in San Antonio travel to Akron Ohio to attend a sales conference at the factory headquarters from October 15 to 18. The trip marks the thirtieth milestone month of the company.
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