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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1928
Page
13
The article honors Maine native Robert C. Vazaire for extraordinary bravery in World War I. It recounts his actions near the Somme front on 20 November 1918, where his unit supported a critical Allied advance. Despite heavy fire, Vazaire and Lt. Wright helped repulse enemy forces, with their aircraft shot down and crew evacuated amid sustained combat.
A local playground opening event drew families and children from the community. Organizer Doyle Cockrell, the director, praised the turnout and the warm atmosphere, noting the effort to provide a safe, engaging space for kids on a Tuesday afternoon.
Fragmentary text describes Beatrice making a confession to Diana during a private gathering. Names like Aleck, Ann, Sean appear in disjointed phrases. The scene hints at relationship tensions and planned actions set around a dance and dinner.
Fragmented photoplay scene shows Mary slipping away from Minne during a year end aisle moment as Minne masks sadness with gaiety. Daddy Rand directs a playful King and Princess game while a mirrored pedestal scene hints at identity and romance. Tensions rise over a looming elopement as pride and affection clash amid blurred dialogue and stage imagery.
Kil Baldy Mesers, a blind operator at the cigar mill, conducts a pencil poll at the county courthouse. Mesers offers pennies for votes and displays Smith and Hoover pencil markings. Smith leads by a large margin as voters favor his brand over Werbert Mrover and others.
The first fall meeting of Abe Apsar County Public Tentth convened Tuesday afternoon at the muulevil Wiilorium. Executive secretary George Craze said the committee will seat the largest crowd in the county’s history this year.
Commissioners approve opening a new Schertz Road section to reroute the Perrin Toitel line near Wheer and Ticulay town. The old Scherta road will close while the new road opens, with property adjustments and a part of the route removed from the public way.
Police report a downtown cafe incident Tuesday morning involving a rabbit victim. Officers pursued an animal after midnight and captured it, taking the animal to the cafe for further handling.
Local report details Chief Kilday seeking help to cure hives, suggesting residents in Alabama and nearby areas may know a remedy. A San Antonio woman named Smith emails about a two story house while the note hints at a cure search and cautions Alabama residents might outgrow the problem.
Local residents request renaming of a historic street to reflect a corrected name amid confusion over a prior spelling. City officials note the change aims to honor the original origin while addressing past misreadings and ensuring accurate signage.
Father and son, ages 16 and 16, were injured in a midday crash on Jarland Street at Warrett Price. They were treated at Roberts Green Hospital after their auto collided with a car driven by C3 C, Roberts No, of Harrett Pire, Lawley and his son receiving care.
Funeral services were held this day afternoon for Wares M. Wickes 60 who died at his home in Kereville. The Rev Truillone of Al John's Episcopal Church officiated. Wickes is survived by widow Mra. Tena Wickes and one daughter Mery T. Th Spence of San Antonio, with other relatives.
The city allocated eight thousand five hundred dollars for construction at a bridge and culvert on Julebrom Street along the San Antonio River. The appropriation was approved by the city council on Monday.
Wark Commissioner Vacit Thabiala faces a tough harvest year as pecans sap the park golf course at Nenzkenridge Park. Golfers tire under heavy fruit loads, balls slow, and prices surge as drives falter. Local officials hope for a Christmas rush to salvage the season.
A collection of birthday announcements appears for several individuals including Reagan Honaston Esther McCabs Frank Hoan Michael Riordan and others. The items list names along with street addresses and vague hometown notations, resembling a local social notes page.
Frances Mumphrey librarian uncovers two volumes of The Casula prior to The Bridge of San Luis Rey at the Carnegie. First editions of Thornton Wilder works rise in value across English speaking markets as collectors seek early printings.
The Community lodge announces the appointment of Rabbi Samuel Phillips as chaplain. A 2nd degree Mason and Scottish Rite member, he recently transferred his membership, with meetings noted on Wold My Noveh Mazes Street and Woort Ray Ayetell. he spent months in the North and East.
The Junior Business and Professional Women's Club will discuss officer preliminaries and new business at a dinner meeting. The gathering is planned for Wednesday evening at 8:77 in the Pan American Room of the Fuller Hotel.
Tabert Weise of the Yankers team was chosen to lead the Sourhipre Texas Life Underwriters association for the next twelve months following Tuesday’s election of officers. He succeeds Charles Dyre, vice president of the Sourhiand Ddfe fisaranes, in a routine results report from the group.
Announcement by George W. Raytnilers delays the Old Trail Drivers reunion. Previously set dates in Teansrowvinn and Vet. A change follows the Legion convention held in San Antonie, Ger. Details unclear due to damaged text.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls past travel routines and daily routines. The speaker contrasts former hospitality and local kindness with current harsher conditions noting deputies and meals.
Burleson accepts the directorship of the Norfolk Virginia City Community Chest with I L Murle announcing the appointment. Burleson, formerly San Antonio Chest director, now presides over the Incab Red Cross in Norfolk and will be replaced by a Red Cross executive from Lewis. He plans to move with wife Mrs Aneleson and their three children later this week.
Mrs Z K Bereta city commissioner says new Girl Scout troops will form amid requests from principals of public schools. Training classes for troop organizers will be arranged by the director as soon as schools begin.
Professor Mensa of Main Avenc High school will address the weekly meeting of the San Antonio Salesmanship Club on the Plaza. The event is slated for Thursday with a focus on sales techniques and professional conduct.
In San Antonio the newspaper notes a shift from two arm driving to two bands and two drivers as the era of one-arm driving gains attention. Police report changes in this practice amid increasing wrecks and penalties, with readers urged to view the evolving style on city streets. Continuous story continued on Page 12 Col 6.
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