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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1928
Page
19
A fragmented diary like tale follows Joan as she navigates a troubled household. Aunt Reve uncovers visits to a dance hall and mounting tensions. A distant romance with Bil forms amid warnings and mistaken trust, shaping Joan toward adulthood through conflict and confusion.
Lugenia flirts with Curtis and mocks Joan Hastings while gushing about her friend group. tension rises as gossip swirls around Connie Digweed and the Darrow family, exposing secrets from stage life to real social entanglements in San Francisco.
A reminiscence recalls a late 1920s spectacle on South Flores Street near an old race track. Spectators paid 4 dollars to see a ring fight inside a round cage as a vicious brawl unfolded with a captured fighter released and fleeing. chaos followed as a second bout ended with a crowd demanding refunds while a promoter and his wife hauled a belligerent participant away.
Mrs. Mable Noble, director of school cafeterias, announces a Thanksgiving dinner for 30,000 students. The menu includes chicken and dumplings, Creole eggs, mixed salad, fried onions, celery salad, boiled cline vinke fillings, candied yams, fresh spinach, and desserts.
The Kiwanis club heard a noon Friday talk titled Glorious Chapters in the History of Texas by Col Uee- Lert A. White, president of the club. Mares Efner chaired the event, held at the Gun fer feted with a formal gathering and notes of the local history program.
Kathie Ralston speaks in Whe Snodnet Paradise about a satirical take featuring a princess, comparing the scene to modern film and theater elements.
The Qance contest, tied to Cosmopolitan showings and San Antonio theater, invites residents to enter. Partners allowed, judging by a panel including organizers and diners, with prizes such as $85 cash, theater tickets, and various goods. Entry details and dates are published in The Light and local notices.
Clubs from Signa Gamma Betas and Addi Dabbi ondo society announce a joint college carnival at Han Amonio Junior College with music dancing and booths. Initial club meeting set for next week to finalize plans ahead of the November 17 event led by Miss Charlotte Rossy president of the Addi Dubla Vovhis cal Alten Avastin.
Gene Walters of Publix Circuit will assist in a school minstrel program with guest performers including Glen Mowily Fred Naja Simon Hrank and others. The event directed by Mrs Berths Weatherly features Virginia Lary as vocalist and takes place Friday afternoon and night at the school auditorium.
Fragmented report notes Virginia McBinty elected mayor in a city party race with Yoweta as health officer Cantu street officer James Dickeon as staff officer and Haltie Bwekell named a teacher in the town.
In Seattle division of the corporation court only two traffic cases were tried. The docket shows several motions and dismissals with several cases remaining undecided. Several names appear garbled but the record notes fines and actions taken on specific docket items.
Members of the 8. A. Canopus Club attended a noon event featuring a one-act play titled Here's are written by Cart b of the dso Antonio 'Lite 'Uheater. Cast included Dre. Ja Oh Spiker and Miss Marie Corso. The program listed instrumental numbers by Ol var Witlelf and Tet Samiders on cy elarivel. Truper Greham served as chairman of Ateny.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for Mrs. Bessie Burke 54 who died at her home on West Wear Street Thursday. The Rev. Travis Tork Melty conducted the service at the church. Mrs. Burke had lived in San Antonio 14 years. Surviving are her husband AC Burke and two nieces Mrs. Alice Coward and Mrs. Dessie Akers of Charlotte. Pallbearers were O Th Druse W Johnsson C D Teed Denton Davies Avstr Davies and others.
Fire department officials say recruits must complete a formal schooling period before consideration for positions. The change aims to standardize training across modern firefighting, with ongoing practice and safety measures emphasized.
A woman was injured in a vehicle crash at Belknap and West Benn in West Branch. Her automobile collided with another driven by Mrs TW Frackie of Kellmere. She received treatment at Tee Surgical hospital and later was allowed to go home.
A Mees ton farm hen laid 333 eggs in 51 weeks, winning first place in the Southwest National Egg-laying contest. Taylor, the manager, cited seven hens in the contest for the regional record. Gillette farm took honors in the regional event with strong production, while nearby farms like Ware Poultry and Sunstive posted notable yields.
The home of Pastor Sid Wells on Weaterpress Street was broken into and ransacked. The article notes the intrusion and reports the incident to local authorities, with emphasis on the offender being unidentified and the impact on the pastor and residents.
A list of birthday acknowledgments mentions Susie Gibson and numerous names with scattered street addresses across Adrian and nearby areas. The fragment includes varied spellings and incomplete street data, reflecting a catalog of personal notices rather than a single event.
The Little Theatre presents Oscar W��lls The Importance of Being Earnest at the San Antonio Athena theater in a newly renovated auditorium. Community members rebuilt the space, painted interiors, and contributed design and sets. Performances run 8:80 p.m. Monday to Thursday with local actors and directors guiding the productions.
Brought by famed bandleader Philip Sousa during his golden jubilee tour Sousa shared insights from 60 years in music and praised school music education. He recalled starting at 13 and urged young people to pursue music with practical effort while noting radio and public schools shaping modern tastes. Sousa spoke about balancing technique and emotion, and emphasized doing one task well, whether in performance or craft.
The body of Nellie LeBride 38 died at a focal hospital Thursday. Burial is planned in Steckdoto. Widow of Cuero she leaves three daughters Ann Meatclee and Lilla Melbeide two sons Arthur and Leonard Meltheide her mother Mea C EB Webb and a sister Mrs Mattett of Stockitales and many relatives. The obituary notes relatives John Leonard and the Cancerou of San Antonio.
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