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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1927

Page

18

Mae West and cast face jail over Sex Face play verdict

New York April 6 Mae West and twenty one associates in Sex Face were convicted by a jury of presenting a play tending to corrupt the morals of youth. Bail was continued pending sentence April 19. The law imposes a minimum ten day term or fine up to a thousand dollars.

New York Mae West Szer Financing Corporation Soie Miss West Barrie O'Neal David Hughes Algacried James A. Whimoney Red Daniel J. Tirmilton Engt

Tarahumaras Seek Entry Permit For Kansas Relay Run

Lawrence Kansas April officials say Tarahumara endurance runners seek U S government permit for a 28 mile relay from Topeka to Lawrence as a prelude to the Wausag relays on April 23. Senator Capper and Curtis of Kansas are aiding the effort with Curios Peralta of Mexico City coordinating participation from Tarahumara runners including three girls.

International Serejes Lawrence Kan United States Kangaa City Wausag Dr. Fores Alen Athleting Capper and Curtis Kansas Rym San Antonio Austin Curios Peralta Mexico City Wired Allen Runters Topeka

Woman in Vancouver Shoots Self After Tumor Claim

A Vancouver woman, blind and paralyzed for ten years, shot herself in the mouth after a chiropractor told her of a tumor that might become cancer. A coroner’s inquest found no tumor or cancer. Her husband had moved from the Klondike. A revolver lay beside her body in the bedroom.

Universal Service Vancouver Klondike Ooth George Weyes

Marriage Fails to Excuse Juror in Court

A juror attempt to avoid service by claiming marriage as a reason fails. Judge W W D Murry of Ninety‑Third District Court states there is no excuse for jury exemption. The telephonic summons and quarrels over marital status are noted in the transcript.

Covarra- Bins D. Murry

Deputy Billiard Trick Costs Sheriff Money

Deputy Sheriff John Garon claims billiard balls can bounce on glass. He offered proof to Sheriff James Stevens, who demurred. Garon held four billiard balls aloft near the sheriff and promised to buy a new tap if one broke, ending the attempt with a humorous, vague note.

Tyler Hosts Twenty-fifth Woman's Presbyterian Auxiliary Meet

Tyler opens the twenty fifth annual Woman's Presbyterian Auxiliary meeting with Dr R M Hall of Longview presiding. More than 400 delegates registered at the initial gathering as forty counties of North East Texas participate, representing over 100 communities.

Tyler Woman’s Presbyterian Auxiery of Paris R. M. Hall Longview Texas

Reverend Lees Preaches at St Mark’s Noonday Service

The Rev. Lenoir Valentine Lees, rector of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Austin, preached to the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church congregation during the noonday service observed on Wednesday in observance of Lent.

Lenoir Valentine Lees St. David’s Episcopal Church of Austin St. Mark's Episcopal Church

Automatic Alarm Foils Thieves at Bowen Island Plant

For a second night running thieves tried to break into the A. 15. Frank company on Bowen's island but were stopped by the automatic burglar alarm. Police arrived after the alarm, found a door open on the fifth floor and noted two doors previously opened.

A. 15. Frank Company Bowen's Island

Kappa Thetas Elect Jennett President

Jennett J. C. Jennett was elected president of the Kappa Thetas fraternity. Other officers chosen at the semiannual election include Spillman Fe Wn Lyons as secretary treasurer and Ea atsarins in a listed role.

J. C. Jennett Kappa Theta Fraternity Row Spillman Fe Yu Wn J. Lyons Secretay Eaatsarins

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