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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1928

Page

5

Award for Architect Contract At Manilay Library

Manilay Green, the architect, is formally awarded the contract to design remodeling for the Sue Carnegie library. The fee is six percent of construction, or 12501 on a 250000 cap, with San Antonio architects Kenrolt and Cocke assisting on a San Verro work auditorium project. The San Antonio Little Theater and auditorium plans face delays. Commissioner Rubina asks for a postponement to study the contract contents, while auditorium fees match library costs and seating is limited to 1400.

Tierbert Green Manilay Priuts Sue Carnegie Library Ily Wan Ity

Woman Hurt After Car Crash On Markel Street

A Monday morning automobile collision near the water works on Markel Street left a woman injured. Wildebrandk, driving, said she stepped into the path of a parked vehicle as she crossed in front of the car, and was taken to the hospital by an ambulance. Police are questioning the involved motorist.

Wildeheandt Hasa Street Rilal A. SD Lakeview ‘Avenue Are. Wildebrandk Markel Street Oracha

Traffic Docket Expands with Dozens of Cages

A chaotic court docket shows 62 more cases added to the traffic list. Only a portion of the three tried yielded fines, while others were dismissed or remain pending as fresh files mount through the week.

Pordilon Court Mondagy

Youths in Five-Block Chase Wave Jug in Speeding Stop

In a headline grabbing incident near Brackenridge Park two youths led police on a five block chase at about forty five miles per hour while waving a jug. Officer G W Hioberts and Patrolman J J Murper pursued. One youth paid a $28 fine for speeding and another $6 for drunkenness before Judge John J Onlaw in Corporation Court while a third faced $25 on related charges.

J. J. Murper Prtrolman G. W. Hioberts Brackenridge Park Tterzog Tatarper Worzog John J. Onlaw

Chase City officer pursues suspects after disturbance

Officer A Walier tracked two men, Robert Stone and Victor Mahon, through Monterey area as they attempted a getaway. A chase ensued with Stone and Mahon fleeing down side streets before their arrest. Charges include disturbing the peace.

A. Walier Robert Stone Victor Mahon Monterey Coimmeren Lowarde Monnay Tadroa

Rennell Funeral Set For Tuesday

Rennell Funeral notices announce the funeral for Arimr rs Mennell, 83, who passed Saturday. The service will be at 2 o clock Tuesday afternoon at Porter Loring chapel with Pastor John W. Barhy of Central Christian Church officiating. Interment will be at Comfort Wednesday morning. Mennell is survived by his widow Mia Fiona Rennel, a sister Miss Alma Rennell, and a California-based stepfather Henry Niewean.

Arimr Rs

Postoffice Branch Moves to Auditorium for Holiday Openings

The Auditorium Postoffice Branch will open for business at the Municipal Auditorium starting December 16, ten days before Christmas. Postmaster G. Tucan announced the change, saying operations will be rapid to handle the holiday rush.

G. Tucan

Tiny S A Opera Star Gloria Powell Training

A one year old Los Angeles girl, Gloria Powell, earns a place as a tiny opera star in training. She and others prepare to entertain at orphanages and the Western Open Ward hospital, as part of a small performance program.

Gloria Powell L.A W. O. W. Hospital

Crane firm heads in city in San Antonio event

Twenty-One Cranes executives and Southern district managers attend a two day convention in the Plaza hotel Saint Antonio. States presidents and officers from Illinois Missouri and several southern states gather for routine annual business sessions. Monday events include a general business program and a rooftop reception hosted by a local official.

Ono Southern Cringe Company San Antonio Tortle ii Twoylay Vlaza Cicago J. Ai Wert I. B. Sledgler Price Olr. Crane Stang W.W. Seymour Manag U. Tf. Greenland Houston Alnfon Virginia North South Carolina Ploritn Georgia Alabama Arkas Mississipul Tennessee Louisiana Exar Abangiel Miaxa

Little San Antonio Children Stage Opera for Hospital

A troupe of small San Antonio singers and ballet dancers rehearses an opera titled Really Truly aimed at early debut. The child performers, well behaved and patient, will donate their show to the Westmen of the World hospital and local orphanages, under the guidance of Mrs. Dowell at 227 Street.

San Antonio Lille Entertainera C. Dowell

Colonel Parsons Visits Eighth Corps Area HQ on Official Business

Col James W. I Parsons of the War Department general staff visited Eighth Corps area headquarters Monday on official business connected with his department.

James WI. Parsons War Ste

Bowles Hosts Luncheon With Mexican Officials At Nuevo Leon Ranch

Brig. Gen. Albert J. Bowles of the Eight Corps attends a luncheon Sunday at the Nuevo Leon ranch hosted by Gen. Enrique Santibanez. The event emphasized cordial U S Mexican relations with speakers including General antey and many Mexican and local officials.

Albert J. Bowles Arca Ani Nuevo Leon Ranch Enrique Santibanez United States Mexiva Antey Gri i VD Kockoubich Sien Yvorez Abreu Vier Coast Larix Cusizo Whitehead James Tuibeeck Holpin Cant Timothy Sapin-Hosel James Watelli Felipe Sanchez Fernandes L. R. Bernal Fernando Menias SF. C. Genezales Pedro D. Pores Albesto B. Whitt Faristo G. Muiz F. Marroy Jr Tsillara Santar Int Suarez Chutava Martinez C. Martinez Andrew Morales J. M. Tainez Thamon Gahmdi Tznneio Huzonda J. G. Cantor J. C. Mamirez Fr. Moreno CG. Morena Jose Franco Jose Palafox CG. Canales Jose Martinez PL Tevya M.N. Satta Jose Morales Heur. Dabelouh Niebla G. Lian Topes R. Esproneda

Jewels Found in P O Plane Wreckage

A postal inspector recovered diamonds from the wreckage of a burned air mail plane that crashed near Volk, Lu. The jewels were part of the mail cargo lost with the aircraft and later recovered after souvenirs and locals reported finds. Officials coordinated a thorough search and recovered additional gems amid the wreckage.

Franklin Get Lodiy Aie Teausgort Counans Plung Post Office Arethoriles Willimin Vafel Iling Mwe Ihorough Ee. Bazgldun RN. Soliz J. Mendez Hip

Trail Drivers Reunion Draws Old Timers to Texas Rodeo

An account of the Trail Drivers Reunion with veterans and local residents sharing memories. Goffrey Peterson and Creigh Laukenbach attend events, rodeo outings, and discussions of early Texas cattle trails. Notables like Gillen from Williams and Henry Walker attend, while families and community figures reflect on frontier work and old skills.

Goffrey Peterson Trail Drivers American Legion Tuige Williams Reaves Acre Mr. Gillen Texas Vici Alsa Vine Aan Verna Ranger San Antonio Claire Taylor Cuero Henry Walker Avialkee Trylor Mil Clobe Negra Lear

Probe Deaths of Two Totts In Fall

In Falls EW XOIK Oct 22 an inquiry into the deaths of two infant boys from a fall from the roof of the Hotel Surrer Sunday afternoon has been opened by Chief Medical Examiner Clhinthee Norris. The mothers says a struggle caused the fall as the elder boy attempted to reach his mother’s arms. The woman has been hospitalized since. Police list the deaths as accidental pending investigation. Mrs Wakluan had returned from abroad with the children. the younger is still in care.

EW Xoik Gnersenheim Surrer Clhinthee Norris Mcé Ailton & Wald» Smdn The London Mercury Into Copper Angellate Wegronce Enjamin Mavens Wakluan Ter Hupbayd Bares

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