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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1928

Page

11

Debating Hoover Debacle At San Antonio Chamber Meet

The San Antonio cluster chamber of commerce at the St. Anthony hotel hosted a bimonthly meeting featuring a debate on Hoover and Aimith with figures like Gusey Airshfield Sam D and W. Low Me, Frank Scott and Shelby TM Ushared the stage. The vote ended 18 to 82 with 20 not voting. Terry Halt announced new committee assignments and future nominations.

Gusey Airshfield Sam D. W. Low Frank Scott Shelby Hoover ‘Owl San Antonio Votig Terry Halt Organration Amen Revouu Mendathous Snlock Incuito Sill Bix Ray Kleck Frank I Caterson Jesse Jones Von William Northwater Fred Walter Banca Luc Junior Chamber National Organization of the Junior Chowler of Commerce Ligon Anith Gunter Hotel Oher

Former Detroit Mayor Killed in Car Crash on Woodward

An ex mayor Jer Toseah Matlin and a member of the Le Afro city council were killed when a car crashed into a telephone pole on Woodward Avenue. The incident occurred early on a Wednesday, leaving two others injured.

Detroit Jer Toseah Matlin Eling Aml Leafro Metanlls Osday Ohen Woodwacd Jan Skilling

Pinkham Mediaina Company Distributes Booklets in Lodi

Mr Tey Tinzman distributes about 30 million booklets yearly in Lodi California. His wife writes that the small books describe Cha medicine aiding women. She says the product helped her and she shares this with neighbors and friends. The booklet promotes India L Pinkham Vegetable Compound.

Pinkham Mediaina Company Tey Tinzman Lodi California India L. Pinkham

Vast Radio Schedule Brims With Concerts and Committees

An extensive listing details a mid October broadcast slate across stations KTAT WEAR KEKG KGRC WOAL WTAO WTSA WTAP and others. It catalogs musical hours orchestra programs, political party committee broadcasts, weather markets features, and a dense timetable of nightly concerts and special events across multiple cities and networks.

Car Plunge From Ferry At New Orleans Tragedy Claims Two

In Delaware, Mr. and Mrs. Martin were in a car that plunged forty feet into the water after a guard chain failed at the entrance of the ferry. Mrs. Lidliner, 18, and a black girl named Ella were killed. The Martins escaped and were later rescued with cramps while swimming to shore.

Orleana Del Afrs Martin August Lidliner Chet Montewz Mira

Mexican executions: five insurgent leaders shot

A dispatch from San Luis Mateo reports five insurgent leaders executed by firing squad at a penitentiary. The colonel ordered the firing, urging the condemned to die for treason and to serve as instruments for those who fostered their ignorance, the clergy.

Menico Ciey Ti Tiniversal San Luis Mateo Penitentia

Purification of Water Discussed at Dallas Meeting

Dallas October 17 members of the Southwest Water Works association met to discuss water purification and distribution delays. San Antonio's Charles I Ade spoke on developing lignite capacity and the state's chance to compete with New England and the Carolinas for cheap water power.

Dallas Ovate Southwest Waters Works Association Charles I Ade San Antonino New England Carolinas

Burial Notice for Kelly Waits and Family Arrangements

Funeral arrangements for Kelly Waits of GLO North Viata Street have been held. Mr Waits died at home Monday after a long illness. Survived by his widow and two sisters, with other relatives in attendance.

Kelly Waits Nerisar ITA Welly Glo North Viata Street Iselly Dragonicail

Burial for Bohac Slated at Weimar

Funeral services are planned near Weimar for William Bohac who survived by his mother Mrs Fratcea Bohac and four sisters. The obituary notes the family's forthcoming burial arrangements and local survivors.

Bohac Weimar Willian Nohac Ian Joan Fianpital Mondo Mra Fratcea Dohac Elstera

Cold Claims Two Lives in the Rockies

A severe winter storm in the Rockies leaves two men dead and many stranded as snow and freezing conditions affect Pikes Peak and surrounding areas. Rescuers report missing workers, stranded cattle, and failed efforts to reach trapped travelers while crews battle roads with snowplows and limited fuel.

Denver Cole Inter Bier Piles Erie Aleath Bireon Wye Mtd James Gimnlsey Kral Cutter Ule Akaws Lea Tiv Tva Vie Glen Cove A. Heary Dally Meredith Carl Anderson Willan Shanks Tre Doabe

Bang Blast Turns Film Into Talkie In Angatags

A fragmented report notes a blast at No 1710 that damaged a film scene and prompted a change to sound production. It mentions a projection machine and an explosion affect, with unclear details about people present. The text references Meaib and friends and a talkie conversion as a result of the incident.

Yusijeestine Wrorko Trouter Meaib Filavia

Preservation group tour plans span Oklahoma to New Mexico

Alaniberg leads Southwestern Gama al Fie Conservation delegation en route to fishing reserves across the state. One group tours better along the coast while another visits Kerrville and the North Texas plains. Oklahoma and New Mexico figures are elected to officer roles as the association plans its next Ozark mountains convention site in Missouri.

Alaniberg Iati Wednestra San Antonio Messay Aholier Emotes Kerrville North Texany Plains O. Weevis Oklahoma Wand Cwater Wld Veo Ty Verve Que New México Lacey Bowell Thassell Lowsman Dume Commission Gecrokary-Treagurer Besten Ares Ay Adtorson Pratt Bane Paul Gils Cues Watarco Sereetare Vienture Sau City Ozark Missouri

Blacksnake Plays Odd Tune on Piano at Nearby Home

A confusing report describes a ghostly piano performance by a blacksnake inside a house near Dixie, drawing awe from the family and neighbors. An investigation notes the reptile sheltered in a tinny room as pressure and fear affected residents.

Blacksnake Wore Dixie

Christ Church Radio Broadcast Plans in San Antonio

The Churches of Christ in San Antonio announce a radio broadcast on KTSA focusing on gospel teaching. Reverend Jesse Sewell and lay minister Arthur Slider will lead the services from their Church on thin ditove Avenue, with the singing led by the church choir as they share testimonies and prayers.

Christ Churches of Christ In San Antonio Jesse Sewell Cutulyeor Thin Ditove She of Christ Sewil Arthur Slider Deus Ser Loialus Church of Clist

Canadian, 70, Wins Ninth Golf Title

Mor the hinthy tine George 4, Lyn 71, carried off The championship of De Canatian Senior Colt assosiacion this year. He bas tel de Diniag moder Title o kein vevasions.

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