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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1928

Page

14

Becomes Home of Annual World Championship Rodeo

Pendleton Kan Antouls hosts a world championship rodeo with plans to move the annual event to Shreveport La and then establish a yearly rodeo in San Antonio. W Z Johnson announces a fair association. prize money reaches 50000 and 5000 saddle. attendance aims 10000 to 20000. performers include top rodeo names. shifts in venue trigger regional economic impact.

S. A Kan Antouls Earlir Pendleton Enowe W. Z. Johnson League Park Osar San Antonio Louisiana Ao Aonuel Sa Antonio Shreveport Johnsey J. M. Sentell Jr Sentell Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Sru Mere Gibson

Laughter Extends Life of Centenarian Woman

Dr J W Torbett told 1500 convention attendees that laughter and happiness helped a Wake woman survive a severe gallbladder operation and follow a joyful life. She defied doctors, lived to 108, and credited daily cheer with her long survival.

J. W. Torbett America Tex Todas American College of Physical Therapy Torrbete Esid Wake

Teacher Arrested After Car Crash Near Wenatchee

Wenatchee report states teacher Trull J. was jailed after a crash when a machine driven by Charlie Gebara forced his car off the road. A woman passenger suffered injuries. Osborn and a woman occupant were named in the incident. a report claimed the driver was intoxicated.

Wenatchee Trull Charlie Gebara

Miss Rene Shelton Poised For Big Money In Rodeo Relay

State participant Miss Rene Shelton leads the field in the women s relay at the world championship rodeo held during the American Legion convention. She has accumulated the most points and appears ready for the top prize.

Rene Shelton American Legion

Suit Halted by Spectator in Probate Court

In San Francisco on October 12 a spectator's oral protest halted probate of the will of Alva B. Clute, a Berkeley contractor, as his widow Gertrude Clute seeks probate of a $15,000 estate. Joseph G. Harney objected, claiming the estate was a copartnership asset and asked for time to present a case that his brother William Harney was Chile's partner in the contested business. The judge delayed the probate case and rejected Harney's request for more time.

Ban Francisco Thomas F. Graham Alva B. Clute Berkeley Srp Gertrude Clute Joseph G. Harney Graham Harter Te Inte Williem Harner Chile Barnes

Mother drowns four tots after failed murder attempt

Beatrice Canferara, 32, drowned three of her five children in Detroit on October 14 after three motorists intervened to stop another planned killing. Doctors at Receiving Hospital reported the mother mentally unsettled. Five children remained under care yesterday noon.

Fly International News Service Detroit Beatrice Canferara Ua¢Ay Hex Davies Zest Testzer Corta Elle Isla Mntner Gad Leven Ja “Receivisz Hospital Mre Canlersr2

Brush Teeth by Machinery? Divorce Trial in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles a divorce case voices a dispute over a mechanized tooth cleaning device. Henry Bars fons and his wife testified before Judge Meg Schauar about the machine and its effects on their home life. Barton testified that the husband intended the device for the children, who did not want it, and Mrs. Barton confirmed this before the trial proceeded toward a divorce.

Carveross Ercine Los Angeles Henry Bars Meg Schauar Auritadp Barton Chile Dhint Marhine Mra. Barton Farinsmax

Sousa Will Write March For Aggies Clarified

The report details Sousa composing a march for the Aggies with a wartime style. It notes the project involves ceremonial planning and a reception in which military and agricultural groups participate. Strong entities appear, including Sousa, the Aggies, and the Kanhes.

Sousa Aggies

Church Glass Plan Benefit Show at Seelock

A church benefit program featuring Ceslinard From Fage Gue Gladsa and Hodges will be a pastoral event with Raymond P. Pigott on tenor. The well received artists will perform as a new landmark Irish Plaza tribute piece rises near Covise Hillie.

Gladsa Hodges Covise Hillie Raymond P. Pigott Seelock Ulele No Greve Lutheran Church Avelton Tell Pep Thals

A Church Seeks Tax Remittances Petition Filed

The Prospect First Baptist Church filed a petition with the city clerk requesting remittance of taxes on property used for sales purposes. Treasurer ford, trenaurer of the board of Leastees signed, asserting exemption from taxation due to its use.

Hack Llanes van Prineniet Satsray Prospect First Baptist Church Cleck Ford Trenaurer Board of Leastees

Army Orders From Universal Berthcee Washington Ot

Military dispatch lists reorganizations and assignments across units. It notes Second Ceramic? Entern and other officers relieved from roles in the National Guard including medical and supply posts, with details of officers and stations across multiple states and commands.

Universal Berthcee Washington Asaigment Altaieg Reneretor Sevannteat Comieenas Sa- Ustal Truman O. Mor- Eny Infante GANA Eecona Corps Eaymana Wemms SC Hlaltes Pallopine Ee Erie Cer Aereranstersed Up AG le AG Altlee al Vores Offira Apieina Jakn Beeson Mf. C Daparticuet Ty Hicharde Felts Cnares Mo Coxnera Hawaten Army Medical Center Sra Bo Sremmettes St C. Nogales Ftalien Fesalial Ta Phittaptas Bepaertments Pateespaat S.C. Jer Ina Lenae My Cy Tatas Hewesian Frank Cs Pern Ilieharda Field Kazar J. Stille Cincinnati Mar Th. von Meyer E. Helge Drum Infany Am Daush- Saush Motitiras Finvaria Batanteas National Guard Mationay Tanld Girmanntein Savin G Philipp Ni

Mitchell Raps Mm Seruige Unity and Air Power

The speaker denounces current spending on a $279,000 equiser program and calls for a strong independent air service and separate department of aviation. He recalls experimental aircraft plans in the 1920s, including airship concepts and long-range flight tests, and urges veterans to push for conscription of manpower and wealth in case of war while praising the American Legion and its national role.

Moutumnshich American Legion Faenamade Eas Cinelumbia Maine Mea Feo Seriol Congress Stealea

Army blimp arrives to join air circus at Legion convention

Photo shows Brooksfield crew guiding the RS-1 dirigible into the giant balloon hangar after its arrival from Scott Field Illinois. The blimp, the largest semi rigid airship in the country, came to participate in the air circus Friday as part of the Legion convention celebration.

Brooksfield Scott Field Illinois Legion

Lipstick factory opens in Chicago area big output shown

Chicago reports the largest lipstick factory in the world bounded by Cicero Avenue and Hutchinson Street. Officials from the Illinois Manufacturers Association attended the dedication along with commercial groups. Domestic demand is about twenty million gallons in various sizes with about four to eight million lip sticks produced annually for domestic trade and export.

Interonional News Serva Chicago Llineis Cbias Wey Cicero Avenue Lemsacota Akilpetsick Hutchinson Streets Mlinoig Manufacoress’ Association Ineirias Wras Knatleksag

Successor Sought to Late Marshall Fayolle in France

In World War I era reports French politicians and papers debate a successor to the late Marshal Fayolle. Names like Gousaud Weyrani and others are floated as possible replacements as the matter awaits formal parliamentary discussion.

Marshall Fayolle France

RS-1 Remains in Hangar at Brooks Field

The RS-1 semi rigid dirigible, en route from Scottield Ty for the American Legion convention, is stuck in a Brooks Field hangar over Sunday. Weather may force the craft to return to its home station, possibly delaying its San Antonio exhibition flight planned for Friday morning.

Brooks Field Scottield American Legion San Antonio Mondar Arisal Rouka Field

Yale Marks 300th Bunyan Birth Anniversary with Works

Yale University celebrates Bunyan's birth centennial by issuing a collection of his minor works and religious treatises. The Elizabethan Club aids the effort, providing editions and facsimiles, including The Pilgrim's Progress and related texts. A catalog notes the ninth edition and other prefaces.

Yale Bunyan Bernice Conn Orel Yale University Tle Solomon's ‘Temple Tungan Chauncey Hrewsler

Chamberlin Lands on German Field

Clarence Chamberlin arrived yesterday in an amphibian plane at Cheerbsurg and landed today at 2 16 in Nome. The trip from Germany ended with a historic arrival over German fields and a successful landing near the airfield.

Chamberlin Hervlow Corogne Grupany Clarence Chamberlin Cheerbsurg Leriathar

Jury to Hear Cause of Wisconsin Theater Scare

In Milwaukee Wisconsin two youths Karey Wo Withis and Russell Manthe were arrested after a metal clip from a rubber band weapon struck Virginia Clark 20 on stage at Gayoly theater during a Moai curtain fall. Clark lost sight in one eye and was hospitalized as officers began an inquiry into the incident. Detectives said the youths would be held pending a coroner’s inquiry into the injury.

Auewaukee Wis Karey Wo Withis Russell Manthe Ace Massaver Ree Gayoly Theater Virginia Clark Pwise Flynn Choraa Robert Simon Afiow Rome

Sheep Man Hunted as Horse Returns in Idaho Hills

In Yakima on October 1, search efforts pursued in Dickleton hills for four Missonson Ager sheep man. A horse returned to his camp riderless, dragging its rein, but no trace of the man was found despite shouted searches. Authorities believe he may be close but not far from camp.

Yakima Dickleton Misnson Ager Thope Hocse Wan

Hold Police Chief as Bootlegger Stand Trial

In Chicago net 14 the Northfield police chief Palmer faced a legal action after a bootlegging inquiry in Evanston. State Commissioner Edwin Walker indicated belief Palmer and his wife were held on $1000 bail each amid the investigation.

Wittcago Net Stranvastion Palmer Pli Northfield Frenlzo Evanston Edwin Walker Hee Resson Bentifrcer Palmer Italia

Plan Big Time at Old Trail Meeting

Historic Old West convention in San Antonio attracts famed figures led by Col. Charles Goodnight and Ty M Cook, with plans to fund a Trail Drivers monument. The event opens October 18 at the Gunter hotel, includes a ball for fundraising, speeches by notable guests, and a movie screening at the Trincoan theater.

OLD Trail Meeting Oace Ars San Antonio George W. Saunderd Marque Terns Organization Gol Charles Goodnight Coloel Goodnight Panhandle Ty M. Cook Agate Red River Robert Chapman Havana Lavreet Ranch Hos Ne. Samlerz Auditoriuee Saunders Keebler Park

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