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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1927

Page

16

FLIERS TRY FOR DURATION RECORD

Two aviators Bert Acost and Clarence Chamberlain launched from Roosevelt Field aiming to set a new sustained flight world record. The flight will overfly New York as part of the attempt to surpass the 4 hours 21 minutes and 42 seconds record set in 1910.

Mineola Bert Acost Clarence G. Chamberlain Roosevelt Field Nis New York Tine Mane New Vest Vilota Droulig Anil Landry

Hearst Magazines Appeal to Students

Rochester April 12 Hearst magazines appeal to university students as a study shows women favor the periodicals while men prefer a different brand. The university survey notes women favor Hearst titles and men show interest in the Gosmmenofitan.

Hearst Rochester N. Y University of Rochester Honkreenitte

Burial Arranged For Ex Cattleman In New Mexico

Funeral services are set for Wednesday afternoon for Baronet Tiehotd a veteran cattleman who died in Las Cruces New Mexico Monisy night The bolt was a native of Mrginin county He is survived by his widow Mae three children Martin L Dirbolit three sisters and Len brothers

Bnronest Tiehotd Vetirnd Catleman Ley Cruces Mrginn Munty Mae Martin L. Dirbolit Len Beorhers

Evergreens for sale at Cibolo Nursery Texas

Cibolo Nursery on Seguin Road offers fresh flame dug evergreens under the label Epes Specimens. Located 15 miles from the city in Cibolo, Texas, the nursery provides special specimens for customers seeking new plant stock.

Nuydery Epes Uar Cibolo Nursery City Litals Seguin Road Cibolo, Texas

Coolidge Meets GOP Leaders at Dupont Circle

President Coolidge hosted thirteen prominent Republican leaders at the temporary White House. Attendees included W. M. Butler, Smoot, Criss, Begc, McNarg, Snell, Begg, Fredwax, Burton, Hersey, Creagar, Slemp, and Everett Sanders. Discussions covered party conditions and political outlook.

Laterautignel News Service Washington Coolidge Bak White House Dupont Eierle W. M. Butler Eyublican National Committee Smoot Crate Surator Criss Kansas Beg c New Hampshire McNarg Oregon Snell New York House Begg Ohio Itrstill Freadwax Massachusetts Burton Hersey Maine R. B. Creagar Natiwnal Committesman Texas Bascom Slemp Nafiotal Iron Virginil Everett Sanders

Rabbi Ramuel Marks Chosen Elks Chaplain for 26th Year

Rabbi Ramuel Marks, chaplain of the San Antonio Elks Judge, begins his 26th consecutive year after appointment by Jack R. Burke, exalted ruler. Other posts named include A J Seu Ger as innes guard and Augush Lan well. Forty four candidates were initiated Monday night with ritualistic work led by Burke and preliminary degrees by a team led by Toe Pate.

Ramuel Marks San Antonio

Austrian Archduke Aims to Sell Castle During U S Tour

Archduke Leopold of Austria, who arrived in New York in December on a touring auto trip, seeks buyers for a South Austrian castle and its priceless heirlooms. He plans no departure by car for Los Angeles Wednesday night and says the sale is serious.

Universal Service New Orlea Archduke Leopold Austria New York Los Angeles

Slain N Y Art Editor Seen With Friends Before Death

An unpublished photo shows Albert Snyder, a New York art editor, drinking tea in his motorboat with companions before he was beaten to death by his wife and Henry Gray, who face trial next Monday.

Albert Snyder N. Y Henry Gray

Laredo Train Again Held Up by Bandits

Universal Service Laredo April 12 report says bandits stopped a Mexican train near Mariscale about 160 miles from the border. They searched an express car for goods but found no shipment. Passengers and crew were not harmed, though guards reinforced after the incident.

Universal Service Laredo Mexico Guy-Laredo Mariscale

Women to Beautify Corpus Christi 6.0 Program

Corpus Christi launches a beautification drive titled the 6.0 program led by local chamber officials. The plan, backed by city park authorities, aims to spruce public spaces with community support and vendor coordination. Governor grants Rex Bickerstaff a general parole to a ten year sentence from a 1986 Osbar case.

Corpus Christi Agstin Dar Mandy Rex Bickerstaff Uosbar Rmimtr

Snyder and Snyder-Juden Trial Denied Joint Trial

New York April 12. Ruth Brown Snyder and Henry Judd Gray stand trial together for the murder of her husband Albert Snyder. Supreme Court denied a separate trial, ordering joint proceedings to begin Monday. Courtroom scene described as defendants arrived without comment amid legal maneuvering over severance.

New York Its Ruth Brown Snyder Henry Judd Albert Snyder Ates Snyder Supreme Court Gray Attorncombe Newcombe Kwyden Dolmr Gary de Bee Mivder

Austin Open Air Theater Plan Sparks University Debate

A garbled report from Texas mentions a proposed open air theater for Austin with preliminary university architecture plans. The text references the university board and faculty involvement, but details are unclear due to OCR errors and fragmented phrasing.

Austin Open Air Theater

Youth Defended by College Staff in Atlanta Meeting

An Atlanta report notes a University of Minnesota attendee defending youth during the American Association of College Registrars gathering. The account mentions fashion details and a focus on intellectual integrity amid campus attire debates.

Atlanta University of Minnesota American Association of College Stinlenty

Pupils to Sing at Assembly at Washington School

A school assembly at Washington School Wednesday morning features a junior chorus from St Pedro Park under the auspices of the Tuesday Magic Club. Principal God Avpolil will address the students and faculty about influenza precautions.

Washi Rneviins Junign Sin Pedro Park Morty Ruesdiy God Avpolil

Fair Helen Draws More Than Suzanne

London report notes Fair Helen drawing ahead of Suzanne in a local prize event. Details mention Enelissen paying to attend, the glove match and next steps for the contestants. Villa venue specified as Winterton Ave with expenses to be covered. Lenglin receives 216 as part of the arrangement. Public restrictions are listed for Teonton.

London Enelissen Wintieonti Ave Lenglin Téonton

Heights High Light Trophy Won by Harlamine High

Heights High won the Six Light Challenge Cup for Class A at the Taxac County interscholastic events in 1927, defeating Harlamine High School. The cup remains nonpermanent property and is not held by any single school. Athletics and literary contests were directed by Jack Howard, center of interscholastic activities in Berac county.

Aling Fisights Hig Alboround Harlaminie High Jack Howard Berac

Miss Perrin Named Irving School Queen

Miss Tucille Perrin, a Washington Irving junior, elected queen for the school float. Cora Lee Schreides and Yosie Garcia to aid on the float, with other students portraying Rip Van Winkle friends and the villainous children.

Perrin Irving School Tucille Perrin Weshington Trving Jnior Gene Queen Jntude Cora Lee Schreides Yosie Garcia Usaids Schorls Alec Rip Var Winkle Villané Pirsde Marlew Smith Rip Milton Seborp James Trimen_teill Childer Aewarding Ay Armintd Prinvinsl

California Fights Severe Cold Wave With Snow and Rain

California endures a severe cold wave with snow and rain as Meuse Willon drops to near 20 degrees and inland areas see subfreezing readings. Snow reported in Tonopah New Nevada and other western towns. Temperatures fall across Oregon and Washington with traces of rain across Southern California.

California San Rancisco Pacific Coast Tuiley Meuse Willon Fomont Landemn Tonopah New Oragon Washington Walter

Bookkeeper Counts Woman's Diamonds in Suit Verdict

Rose Bupken of New York testified about excess diamonds needing a bookkeeper to recount. The suit resulted in a verdict for Mrs. Margaret Heffan, with Bupken named as an ex-partner of the alias "Lord Benverhron," who is serving time for swindling women.

Rose Bupken New York Hee Margaret Heffan Tterburk Lord Benverhron Srs

Scientists to Hear Teacher in Future Measurements

An event will feature a teacher presenting methods of astronomical measurements in the future system. The talk, scheduled in the UR Wear Commerce building at 8:15, precedes a service.

Saath Simatic

Boy Smashes Gum Vending Machine Mystery

Fragmented OCR text mentions a boy and a gum vending machine incident. Names and places are unclear, with garbled phrases about a patrolman and a street address. Readable items include references to a Monday and a deputy, but precise actions and outcomes cannot be confirmed.

Sylion Wilkes Cate Mons Street Nia Teeisure Lindser

Clothing stolen from parked auto reported

Rogein ventaimine clothing was reported stolen from a parked vehicle on Reve Ro PSper A Mara goria street. The incident involved Cryvilay Treche and occurred while the car was unattended. Authorities are investigating the theft.

Cryvilay Treche Maragoria

Salesmen To Fete Ladies At Gunter Hotel Ballroom

A special Autinio Satesne club event will be held at the Gunter hotel ballroom Wednesday evening at 2 banquet. Tom rigs announced Tuesday. Guests of honor include Dr. and Mrs. A. F. Shel New York City Dr. Sheldon and others. The Shrider School of LT. ws tience in Clivaga is noted.

Gunter Hotel Tom Rigs A. F. Shel New York City Sheldon Shrider School Tience Clivaga Indies Etheridee

Woman on Trial for Husband's Death in Georgia

Trial underway as Mire Clash faces murder charges for killing her husband in GA. Prosecutors allege a planned crime and describe evidence from the couple's troubled marriage. Defense contends lack of motive and insufficient proof.

Mire Palfor Tedined Ghvin Thiegny

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