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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1928
Page
11
Arietta Hewett aged 90 died Monday morning at her daughter’s residence in Alamo Heights San Antonio after a Mississippi birth and 30 year local stay. Survived by four children Chomay W Sam A Beck and Mrs Hierington and Miss Hewett. Funeral in McCollum chapel with First Baptist Church officiating.
In Tiermann Missouri on September 14 a posse of about 400 men pursued eight halless youths believed to have stolen a sum from John Kind. The captives confessed their names as Clarence Salmich of St Louis Walter Johnston and Carl Diptawary from Moberly with four farmers led by Fred Gir inghigen conducting the sweep.
Fragmented text outlines a home improvement sales pitch urging timely hiring before winter rains. Mentions indoor refinishing, cheerful rooms, quality furnishings, and renting options to improve living spaces during colder months.
More than 300 students already registered for the opening of the fourth term at San Antonio Junior College on Alamo Street. Enrollment is expected to be the heaviest in four years as petitions for admission and make up exams close soon. The term runs January to May with labs and classes in history Spanish physics chemistry economics and shop. A full athletic program and numerous clubs, including a college newspaper and a yearbook, accompany the term.
In the region today air maneuvers centered on shelling and bombing as observers note intense activity. Anti aircraft units limit fire to control civilian nerves while recording hit counts. General aces leads operations with strategic planning and secrecy. British air minister Sir Sturval Tene travels from England with Vissinis to discuss changes.
Street resigns from the force and leaves the police department without a stated reason. Chief Owen Wei ng said Friday that the resignation is official and effective immediately.
MARIS September 14 a famous Rue de la Lux display of antiques and curiosities reports a China offer for the giant finger nails of Mo Lustwo. The nails on two fingers of his left hand reach 32 1/3 inches and he aims to sell them for 300 dollars, hoping an American museum buys them.
Norfolk reports the American tanker Shreveport, four crew killed and several injured in an explosion days earlier, en route to Charleston under a prize crew from a posing vessel. Salvage officers say salvage efforts continue as the ship drifts off Myrtle Pan Shoyls. A crewmate from Camden, North Dakota, identified as Wolfinzer, was among the injured or missing. The body of the dead sailor was recovered by the Kieliner Moliwk after more than 12 hours on a life ring.
A six member Citizens Work For Accord committee sought to broker a deal between Vernon city commissioners and the mayor as the police chief was dismissed. The American Law Enforcement Association pledged cooperation while a meeting between the commission and the committee was set for today. Only a routine police statement was offered by Commissioner B. A. ne Toratiqn as Chief Gilbert’s office stood vacant.
A blast at a California oil refinery caused fire and smoke, killing five workers and injuring seven others. Investigators, hindered by wreckage and smoke, struggle to identify victims while Standard Oil officials cooperate with inquiries.
Superior officials push a movement to establish a permanent summer home for U S Presidents on Cedar Island larger Le Brule, where President Coolidge vacationed. The estate would be available to the state when not in presidential use.
Summit Mississippi September 4 GPI Teddy B Cdenbeiner of New Orleans president of the landwide conservation committee endorses the price plan. He argues current incentives hinder farmers and urges adoption of the new proposal to stabilize markets and protect cotton futures.
Harry Shenton, longtime American Red Cross worker now with the Western Kennel, is assigned to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Burleson, former executive secretary of local committee.
Sergeant Benjamin Roth of the Army Fire Corps is designated to accompany the Dyed Ant expedition as an airplane mechanic. He will move from Mitchell, Bidd, KS to join the ByrdTrip on September 14.
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