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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1924

Page

5

Fliers Reach Ice Edge After Greenland Flight

A Navy report states H. Smith and Exie arrived about 570 miles from Indian Harbor at 3 18 p m Eastern time after a flight over Greenland. They reached ice covered waters near the route with refueling planned at Indian Harbor and a 40 mile jump to Cartsweight Harbor. Official notes attributed the outcome to natural causes rather than dispatch delays.

Hington D. C Enterprise Ider Greenland Wat Fercely Navy Department H. Smith Exie Indian Harbor Tore

Cotton Pickers Swindle Man for Five Dollars

Eugene Ely of Seguin reported to police that two African American men agreed to work as cotton pickers for him and left with $5 to pay house rent. They did not return, a type of gag Police say has occurred eight or nine times in San Antonio in the past two weeks.

Seguin Eugene Ely R. Ely Southern Pacific

Women to Meet in San Antonio Tuesday at Republican HQ

Republican women of San Antonio will discuss upcoming campaigns and local roles at a meeting in the Republican headquarters S01 Russell building Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Nora Allen, 901 West Cincinnati Avenue, is the chairman. The session will cover various campaign phases and urge city women to attend and help plan state and national efforts.

Republican San Antonio S01 Russell Building Nora Allen Cincinnati, Avenue Allen Ida

Odessa Candidates Tie In Run Off For Tax Assessor

In the August runoff the two candidates for tax assessor tied. a Sept. 27 election was set by the executive committee. A separate report notes Tom Watson, 52, of 1000 Star St, suffered a broken right leg and fractured right wrist after being knocked down by a motorcycle at East Commerce and Live Oak, with Charles Kurth at 507 South Mesquite driving. Watson was taken to Robert B Green Hospital.

Odessa. Tex Buffers Tom Watson 1000 Star Street Wat ‘East Commerce Live Oak Street Robert B. Green Hospital Charles Kurth South Mesquite Street

Democratic nominees announced by board in Texas

Dallas Sept 1 complete list of Democratic nominees for Court of Civil Appeals State Senate and House compiled by the Texas Election Bureau from unofficial returns. It names district by district judges associates chief justices and party candidates for all Texas districts including Dallas Fort Worth Austin San Antonio and others with numerous names and placements.

Dallas Court of Civil Appeals State Senate Texas Election Bureau Galveston Tuetice C. E. Lane Houston Fort Worth Irby Dunklin Austin Tsetice James W. McClendon J. H. Baugh

Street railwaymen in new uniforms impress in San Antonio

San Antonio’s street railway workers debuted neat blue uniforms after a three year denim trial. The wage agreement reached last June required regulation blues to be worn during the Labor Day period.

San Antonio

Thief Returns Empty After Clothes Quest at Tourist Camp

Sunday night reports describe a robbery at Brackenridge Park tourist grounds where a brown suitcase with clothing and toilet articles was stolen from J. L. Lock of Austin. Burglars failed to rob FB Scalten’s store on West street and Fredericksburg road after breaking tools. one lock was forced while the other remained intact.

J. Lock Austin Tex Brackenridge Park Scalten West Street Fredericksburg Road

Social clubs host dances and bridge parties across city

The Merry Maketa club entertains on the Gunter roof Friday night with a dance as members and guests attend. A Banco party follows with prizes and refreshments. Members and guests include Miss Maxine Hull Miss Georgiana Hagel Miss Cecilia Willinger and others. The St. Anne’s church hosts a bridge party and Sunflower club meets with prizes. The Alamo Country club holds a dinner dance with a sunflower motif and the Robert E. Eide chapter resumes meetings at the Gunter hotel.

Merry Maketa Club Gunter Bers Maxine Hull Georgiana Hagel Cecilia Willinger Johnnie Eod Grace Lee Hagerton Clarence de Salme Mike Petrie Alfred Gianotti Talmadge Rogers Robert Moore Steve Prosser Robert E. Eide United Daughters Army Gunter Hotel M. Briggs A. L. Lindsey Miss Buss Lillie Vance Beanery Regina Corona Zifnias Owith

Community plans for September 12 event at St Anthony hotel

The notice cites Mrs. W. McManus as chairwoman of the community group calling for a September 12 program at the St Anthony hotel. It mentions a plan meeting, multiple stations, and family invitations as part of a local civic event with dance and gift drawings.

St. Anthony Defense W. McManus

Autumn Handkerchiefs and Accessories Hit Bargain Price

Colorful autumn handkerchiefs priced 25c and up welcome shoppers. Steinman a metals artisan offers elaborate costume bags with flashing stones from $10 and up. You Can Make Your Own Neckwear with collars from $1.25 to $1.60 yard and paneling $1.25 to $1.95 yard. Handbags priced from $8.50 and up. Heather Sweaters slip-on style with few buttons selling at $9.50.

Steinman

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