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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1927
Page
7
Washington April records indicate a seaplane reached about 23,001 feet in a test flight. Officials from Universal Service report the ascent as a historic achievement amid ongoing aviation research.
San Antonio post office employees maintained regular schedules to handle a heavy Easter mail surge. Postmaster F. L. Gg. Neesga notes the deluge exceeded expectations and crews continued processing through the day.
Lt. Paul Minn April 1 reports Oscar HL Smith Minnesota immigration commissioner says no apology due for charging gamblers plan to boom Texas lands. He claims Minnesota farmers are at risk and immigration dept aims to protect them while Texas chambers push for retractions of his published statement.
The Texas Association of Optometrists opens its annual convention in San Antonio with a bee themed essay contest "The Service Optometry Renders to the Public." Entries due Tuesday April 19. The prize of 25 dollars in gold goes to the winner. Dr Edward Tin chairs the contest which is open to all students in San Antonio and adjacent county schools. A 151 word limit is stated.
An outdoor concert was held in the Hebrewity stadium on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem. The performance featured the Palestine Symphony Orchestra commemorating the hundredth anniversary of Beethoven's death with memoratt themed pieces and orchestral selections.
April 4 War saw reports the assassin of Mayor Gynarski of Laz remains at large. The mayor was stabbed in the back as he left his Laz apartment. A house inhabitant who heard a cry found the body in the stairway with the knife wound described as fatal.
A religious survey reported by Christian Herald indicates more than 47.5 million Americans attend church weekly. The study notes growth from the prior year with congregational membership rising across multiple denominations.
Universal Semler reports peppy new church hymns aimed at modern radio listeners. Williamy Moore, ex Philadelphia reporter, writes catchy tunes like Listening to For Jesus and Get on Gods wavelength in waltz time. Riding on the Gospel Train suits male quartets with lively roots and bells. The songs aim to revive old-time religion in a bright, upbeat manner.
Sacramento report: the state assembly passed a Senate bill making possession of stills a felony. The measure moves to Governor Tonng for action.
Immigration authorities report 351 Mexican Catholics admitted today from points in Mexico to Laredo to worship during Baston. Several thousand expected before Easter Sunday as trains run from Saltillo Monterey and other points to aid worshippers lacking clergy in Mexico.
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