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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1928
Page
15
Joan Hastings, seventeen, lives with two aunts in a secluded house. Aunt Evvie confronts her with the story of Joan's unmar ried mother's tragic love affair and death, shaking Joan as she clings to a miniature of her mother and clings to belief in her mother's goodness.
Joan Hastings and Hilda Sedgwick, once inseparable, drift apart over Aunt Evvie’s demands and class tensions. Their dispute unfolds amid school life, family pressure, and a warning of a continuing serial on later pages.
Fragmentary reminiscence recalls 19th century travel from Carey's Creek to San Antonio by horseback for dental work. The narrator highlights rough roads, barefoot figures, and early street life around North Flores Street and nearby areas, with references to Tacna landmarks and local business arrivals.
A Texas pioneer pastor and author, Reverend Buckelew, who came to the state in 1800, is in town for a few days. He recently published a book recounting adventures with Native Americans and his early life along the river. He is staying at 218 Dolorase, Antioch, and has been addressing local public school children.
Aviators held at Marfa by fog and rain finally reach Winburn field with William Steinhardt's Mission Airplane for Fires, crew including Frank Glennan and J. O. Sriser, as plans proceed to depart Friday for Wilmington via Muskogee. accompanying party includes A. Truckindarn and other crew.
San Antonio detectives were asked Friday to watch for a thief tied to a Thursday night robbery at a Mostonur store in Welitvot To knee beet. Police Chief Kessler of Wallaton led the inquiry from Houston.
An article from a Brackenridge High School study highlights changing male attire trends among teens. It describes new tie knots, knickers, and light trousers with distinct cuffs, tracing evolving styles across seasons and noting parallels with female fashion shifts.
Alamo Heights school system will show films titled Fifteen and a set of American history pictures from Columbus to Alexander Hamilton to educate students. Daytime screenings and optional evening shows for parental consent will run next week. proceeds from night shows go to the school’s Parent Teacher Association.
Alamo Heights connections to a new water main are finished, city fire marshal Paul Ct. Villaret said. The work removes the old four-inch mains lingering in the district and rapid reconnections with the new line are underway. Installing the service laterals caused some delay, but progress will speed up now.
A woman at 21 Bart Whittier Avenue reported her purse stolen Friday afternoon after visiting several stores on Thuredas day. The loss amounted to $20.7, and no victims were added in the report.
Miss Edith Jolliaen leads an 8 A. ladies contest as Col. Lindbergh visits the Legion convention. She has already been examined for the gift the famous flier will receive. The birthstone graduation ring and bold wings will join his many decorations.
Legal brief filed with the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals seeks review of a death verdict for McKenzie. Motion argues constitutional violations of the fifth and fourteenth amendments denied proper defense. If denied, case could be appealed to federal courts. motion notes potential for new hearing depending on the high court's ruling.
Mrs Stevens and Mise Cecile Newton attended a Texas Sheriffe association convention in Austin. They were in the sheriff’s office area, discussing matters with Driday.
The Winburn Field Flying Circus completed a Mexico excursion and returned to But Antonio. Performers Powers Hair Phot and Tae Hong parachute jumper Sarelo featured during the show amid showers that disrupted flights. The troupe then drew a 15,000-strong crowd at Saltilto before continuing to Manterror.
Miss Marjorie Wil from San Antonio Aspachor of expression leads Texas women at the Hoover campaign camp to back the Miodver-Cuctis ticket. Washington sources say she is directing business and personal protection efforts for the effort.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and addresses including Miss Ira Lee, 142 Mis alow street, Mrs. Belle Drew of Rabeorhead and others, plus a 337 Thompeon place entry, suggesting a community notice page with sparse details.
Col Charles A Lindbergh famed Atlantic conqueror will be honored at a National Aeronautical Association luncheon in San Antonio. Gen F P Lahm will award a guiding ring and a white-robed gift set from Herd & Company. The ring, a gift from the Kellfeld flight school, recalls 1925 when Lindbergh learned to fly there. The silver box bears an inscription and Lindbergh's birthstone amethyst.
A four year old girl was struck while crossing at North Flores and Rimira streets. She sustained cuts and bruises and was treated at Robert L. Green Hospital. The driver, Clinton Benes mane, was identified nearby.
San Antonio realty markets anticipate unprevetouled fall and winter activity with many visitors, new arrivals, and a steady stream of tourists boosting hotels, apartments, and office space. Builders predict a $1.5 million homesite project and expanding housing as vacancies remain low. Investors from north and east eye South Texas real estate amid growing city facilities and agricultural strength, signaling a prosperous end to 1925.
A youth was injured when a mule dragged him several hundred feet near a residence on Lolbredo Street in Gareie Maine. The boy was tangled in a rope and thrown as the mule reared, with bystanders and Robert B. Grees assisting at the scene.
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