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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1928

Page

2

Pan Am flier honors from Peru and Venezuela

Decorations awarded to Pan-Am flyers by Peru and Venezuela during their Pan-American Army Air Corps service were received Monday by Capt. A. T. McDaniel and other officials at a ceremony. The Moravian government conferred the Order of the Sun, while Venezuela granted a corresponding insignia.

Peru Venezuela Army Air Corps A. T. McDaniel Uralang Alp Corps Prainhig Center Kirst Liem Bernard S. Thompson Florent Kelly Fel Miers Order of the Sun Veneznela Isnigh

More Planes Due at Kelly Field and Brooks Field

The 1920 fiscal year plan increases aircraft at Brooks and Kelly fields. Beginning July 1 1928, Kelly will receive 18 additional planes beyond the current mix, with a total of 61 new aircraft allocations across attack, bombardment, observation, training, reconnaissance, and support roles to expand air corps capacity.

Kelly Field Air Corps Manes

Air Travel Departures From Kelly Field Report Weave

A garbled list details numerous departures and pilots from Kelly Field, naming Maj Carl Spatz, S A Smith, C Mathews, Wernard Wattaen, W J Old, and others. The text mentions routes to Marchfield, Fortyth, Winburn, and Schoen fields, along with various passengers and officials aboard improvised air transport.

Carl Spatz Kellyfield Mrrchfield Calif Fokker Teansport Liew S$. A. Smith Naval Carlee 1. C Halle Wernard Wattaen Kelly Field Oklahom City Liewt W. J. Old DA Bearratt Fred Warris Jr Kelly Cracketh Lioal B.D. Tohoston Fort Crartlrtt

Judge Finishes With Four Fines In County Court

A column reports 44 fines issued by Judge John J. Onion in the county court. Names such as Nathan Arconville Norris and Frank Napoleon Medi appear among those fined for various traffic violations. Several defendants had intoxication charges dismissed or reduced, while others faced judgments for drunkenness. A charge of possession of whisky was dismissed against Homer Roberson, and several individuals were fined for drunkenness.

Dodge John J Onion St Long Quanto Corporation Court Yes Cned Nathan Arconville Fom Norris Mglicia Courtly Mnd J. Short Kine Sholmann Charles M A. Ford Frank Napoleon Medi GC. Leland D. A. Ranton Harry Inghun

Famous men hear vets at tenth annual convention

The opening features National Commander Edward H. Spafford in New York with a welcome by Gov. Dan Steady and Mayor C. M. Chambers. Speakers include Olin I. Quinn and Dowight T. Davie. sessions cover world peace, constitutional amendments, and naval affairs as the American Legion marks its tenth annual convention in San Antonio.

Edward H. Spafford New York Ns Honal Ue Ites Gill Robb Wilson New Jersey Dan Steady C. M. Chambers Cannanier Waltay D. Mood Olin I. Quinn California Dowight T. Davie John 4. Tershing Lord Allenby Amecean Legion Fldwc United State Telndabey Neonal Aanimandis Ehalptaans Uatal Detinae Noy Nettman Chririan Adifroves Ilona Trubes Pavison Aes Halant Willan I. Gren Prevident American Federation of Gabor MM. Gharkes Senpini France Finan Rasstutiana Teglalation Child Wets Fury Allecinaeium Aine Placa Pedi Nenvenln Aeronanucn 4. H.W. Juilation Mary Jordan Sophien Foreman Rift Vrophy Meceder Teh Galbraitheophiys Eller Trophgys Lindaley Carolina Daly Quinn Taphy Foreman Bolles Beatford Medaine Bile Fgne Crapiailien Renster Asldveer Kestraw Mountain Lafulla Bydor Retramant Calpry

Skeleton of tree climbing monkey found on Texas ranch

Mystery surrounds a skeletal remains found on a remote Texas ranch. Charles Simmang shows the skull of the animal said to be the climber remains, a puzzling find in the hills.

Texas Hills Texas Charles Simmang

Vision of Prohibition Era Scattered Notices and Events

A pasted page fragment outlines prohibition era notes and ongoing events. It references widespread speakeasy estimates, stock tips like Western Union, and opinions on League of Nations impact. It also lists American Legion events, parades, and a convention with speeches, awards, and ritual proceedings.

Monkey Skeleton Found on Texas Ranch Raises Interest

Amateur anthropologists explore a monkey skeleton discovered on the Joe T. Exton ranch twenty miles west of Penreal. Will Loxton, fencing the area, found the skull and bones while noting the animal’s anatomy.

Witte Memorial Charles Simmang San Antonia Joe T.exton Penreal Will Loxton Mr. Shomang Te Leps Tans

Onion Tries 35 Traffic Cases on Docket 983

Judge Jolly Caton presided over Corporation court as 35 traffic cases and 983 docket entries were handled. The morning session concluded with movements on the docket and new cases emerging, reflecting a busy traffic court day.

Onion Jolly Caton Dolub Chara

Legionnaires Sell Picture No Man's Land Painting

The Legionnaires offer a color reproduction of No Man's Land a painting said to celebrate Ue Maxmil la Hever and linked poem. The sale aims to raise part of a $100 000 fund with $23 000 already pledged. Funds raised support the San Antonio tied American Taio ramiged by 3M and overseen by Thurke Awl Porter Whinley of the Tinance committee.

No Man's Land Maxmilla Hever Legionnaires Lion Fuuit

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