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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1927
Page
2
Princeton bulletin reveals that thirty five varsity winter sports athletes earned part of their expenses through work during the year and summer months. Basketball, wrestling or hockey, swimming, gymnastics, and water polo are listed among the sports aided by student employment.
Miss Reynolds, Bexar County home demonstration agent, will teach design in Von Ormy for county club girls. A sewing check will be made, and a similar session will be held at Belma Tuesday. Wednesday morning Miss Barrolds will teach Mackey Glob girls quick breads. Events extend to Bulverde and Converse with schedule adjustments due to holidays.
Chicago reports that beauty spending neared 890 million dollars last year as women invest in hats, cosmetics, and 120 thousand hairdressing establishments. Officials note the costly upkeep of hairstyles and grooming amid a growing trend in premium beauty services nationwide.
General Summerall visits Fort Sel, Fort Reno, and Leavenworth to inspect Army Field Artillery remount stations and posts amid a spring schedule, with officials noting readiness and logistical oversight.
A fragmentary ad lists dances and social events at the Labor Temple and Midway venue. It mentions very music dances on Saturday and Sunday nights, prize tent activities, and a few local names. The text also notes watch repairs services and a crafts display by Alvord J. Ciehott.
New disclosures expected on Mexican-American relations and US Mexico policy as Méthes Hanna, chief of the division of Mexican affairs, travels from San Antonio to Washington after surveying embassies and legations in Mexico. Hanna, a West Point graduate and veteran of San Juan, reports findings to Kellogg and Eis amid Mexican unrest.
Ruperto Rosales aged 70 died from a bullet wound received while hunting on the Ta Jarra ranch. He and companions were shooting at a wild hog when a rifle bullet struck his arm, leading to amputation days later and his death.
Army Orders posted in Washington DC list various officer transfers and retirements across Forts and posts. Names include Colonels Bitzhug Lee and Tompkins, Lt Col Miller, Majors Wilstiex Fechet, and numerous lieutenants. Several officers move to different forts, resignations retirements noted, with Walter Reed and Presidio entries.
A fragmented memoir narrative by Mia E. J. Bain and others describes severe asthma symptoms and nights without sleep, with references to remedies and personal distress. The text mentions Vermont Street in Indianapolis and unnamed speakers, including Thad Uronchis, as the writer conveys fear, appetite changes, and weight loss during illness.
The Rev lon and Joel, pastor of Madison Square Presbyterian church, will be principal speaker at the breaking ground ceremony for the new Home of Neighborhood Service at 21 Silinas and Calaveras streets at 8 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The institution will be under the direction of the Women's Synod and the Board of National Mission. A contract for the building, costing about $20,000, was let by the building committee led by George E. Ball.
A granite monument in Dunenberg honors a celebrated hog, placed at the salt mine entrance. The owner, who carved the sculpture from the animal, funds the tribute as the tale notes the hog’s guiding trail to a valuable mineral deposit.
The three Italian aviators from the ill fated Sante Maria were feted in San Diego after a fire destroyed the ship near Roosevelt. They will continue to Los Angeles, then New York, en route awaiting the new plane assembly before resuming a quadri continental flight.
TOKIO April 9 The tor ee racing pay business in Japan reports profits across ten race tracks totaling about 11.5 million pounds for the 2026 season. The industry shows no noticeable downturn and continues to perform strongly across the country.
San Antonio group led by Mrs Sarah Hindley vies for top prize in the lite theater finals held this week. Abilene and Denison reach the finals as strong contenders. Miss Della Fyron, Henrietta Newding, Sydney Bevison form the cast of The East of the Lowxies with Mrs Bindley directing.
A correspondent notes President Coolidge keeps an extensive wardrobe at the White House with suits in dark grays browns and blues and a collection of hats and formal attire. He wears Panama hats and various caps with dark blue coats and duck trousers while gifts clutter the closets.
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