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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1922
Page
3
A historical survey explains Easter origins across Teutonic, Greek, and Latin languages, tracing its blend of pagan spring rites with Christian resurrection beliefs. It covers egg and rabbit symbolism, color customs, and legends linking rebirth to the Easter season observed in Christendom.
Jose Rodrigues, an aged frontier scout and rancher near San Antonio, celebrated his 80th birthday while recounting early life on the San Pedro Creek. He shared tales of clashes with Comanche bands, rescuing a chief’s ill daughter, and his long service with Old Freighters and rail crews along Garza Street and Pau dove area.
The article surveys Easter rites, from egg symbolism and gift practices to regional customs in England and Ireland. It traces Easter dating from early councils, noting the 487AD rule and the Julian versus Gregorian calendar split, with emphasis on how various churches determine Easter Sunday and the historical shifts among Orthodox, Western, and Eastern churches.
Bexar County Medical Society endorses government military training camps in San Antonio and nationwide. Resolution urges minimal expense to the government, offers local medical staff and facilities for physical exams and typhoid vaccination. Proposes extending services to candidate volunteers and reports to Eighth Corps Area headquarters.
A new code of rules for the municipal golf course at Grackepridgs will take effect soon. Players face limited play, restricted days, and penalties for violations, with specific provisions on attire and conduct as outlined by the San Antiato Gott Association.
About 200 Ban Anton commandery members attend Vrovis Work Methodist services in front of the town hall. Uniforms optional. The service includes hymns, scripture readings, and prayers led by Rev. Artie Te Moore. Knights respond with traditional responses and sing Gloria in Excelsis. Sermon center on the creed and faith in Christ.
A tense city council clash centers on mayoral control versus two holdover commissioners. Friction over health, sanitation, and police funding surfaces amid plans to reallocate duties and investigate department performance. The dispute widens as special investigators and reorganizations loom, with threats of a broader political struggle.
A commencement program was held Wednesday night at Encaulsda school attracting a large crowd. It marked the first valley graduation outside Brownsyville with 120 pupils enrolled, led by Principal Dec W Brown and assistant Lula Hol Ind. Student speakers Miss Marie Perea, Iszoonte Exparza, and Dave Brown delivered essays and a class prophecy. Brown’s district winner Vol Brown will represent South Alexay in the upcoming state contest.
An obituary notes H Rat Tile Sr aged 85 died at 6 o'clock in the afternoon at his home near Etmatt Mes Tenia county. He came to Texas from Virginia in 1879, settled near Biion, and dedicated his life to farming. He was regarded as a steadfast member of the community.
A report from Del Rio details warrants issued for two men and a theater manager for permitting youth star Wesley Barres to appear at Empress Theater violating child labor laws. Claude Connally filed reformation action with state labor authorities.
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