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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1927
Page
7
Merry visits Tony Gaines' mother in a luxurious Cabot Street room while returning Tony's ring. She confronts jealousy, recalls past choices with Derrick Jones, and weighs messages from Tony. The scene follows Merry's inner conflict about engagement, love, and social status as she departs with Tony's mother.
A nature expert known as the Bird Man lectured at Travis Park Merandist church on Saturday afternoon. It was his second San Antonio appearance after a prior lecture in local schools three years ago. A follow up nature program is set for Sunday at 3 30, featuring bird demonstrations and lighting effects. An exhibition of pristine oil paintings of western scenery will be shown. He is a member of the Colorado Chautauqua and is travelling from Colorado to engage audiences in Texas.
The Jos Arps tommer camp for artists will be held at the Baptier encampment gments near Uvalde opening Saturday May 28 for three weeks. Jose Arpa directs and Narier Genzles assists with drawing classes. Many students come from the San Antonio School of Art where Mr Arps is director. The Baptist encampment expenses and transport were dented by misunderstandings and French fare but the camp proceeds.
Thirteen members of the rural sociology class of AL and SE college, accompanied by Professor Daniel Rupcell, visited San Antonio Friday night to study social agencies. Saturday morning they toured the county jail, probation court, state asylum, and the home for delinquent girls before boarding the Rock Island train for College Station.
EGDR moves to a downtown site at Benadway and Bravis streets with equipment in the basement to improve emissions for San Antonio trade area. Announcer Joe McShane promotes daytime programs and new management aims for higher volume and visible broadcasts daily from early afternoon to 5 30. Public invited to visit during the move and launch period.
A Los Angeles bus will distribute pamphlets on city literature to be furnished by the Chamber of Commerce for Sam Antonio on arrival next Saturday. A round trip tour will be made by the White Eight secretly company. Tro Russes will learn Alamo plaza Monday at 6 a.m. with forty passengers. Series of trips across the summer planned. Literature provided by Sidney Kring of the chamber.
A Negra man attempted to rob a filling station at 1108 North Torrdo Street and was captured after a struggle. Deputies say Suntes Padron ordered to throw up his hands as Francisco Villanueva and Jose Jo Tres aided. The burglar resisted and was restrained until officers arrived.
A court on a Saturday ordered the re arrest of tardy defendants amid confusion over defense readiness. Judge Sohn presided as prosecutors argued delays and noted missed appearances by the defendants, who faced immediate steps toward detention following the ruling.
G B Rollins of the agricultural department of the Chamber of Commerce aided a poultryman after a feed error led to high losses. By adjusting feeding and cooling practices and using fresh diet components, the remaining 1800 chicks have a better outlook for growth and marketable birds.
The South Side Christian church will host a special musical program at 7:45 pm under the direction of C. C. Fackeau. The choir will perform the cantata Phy Brines nf Lies by Poster.
The Reverend Harvey Heatt of the Grove Avenue Church of Christ plans a evangelistic tour leaving his current post. Rev Jesse Sewell of Corticana will fill temporarily during his absence.
The First Baptist revival at Palm Heights will be led by O. A. Finkle of Lockhart with Prof. Malte Trook of Bay Springs assisting. Miss Trook will lead the choir and oversee Sunday service, under the guiding supervision of the revival leader.
Jouis Sauveur and Myre, Gerere Gover-Tughes will describe the probation process in a Wednesday session. The event centers on the Reelal Wrnese ednesday neon in rhe 4. Mine Edna Ruapp wall ue re.
The Reverend Veivinalit reports that a church revival will conclude at the Napiist temple led by Evangeline We, Tollvery. The event schedule and closing service are adjusted for the evening, with attendees urged to join on Sunday evening at TL a and Kop om.
Merry engages with Bill Erskine and family in a fluttering, teasing scene on the front walk. She imagines wedding imagery as flowers, violets, and bridal light surround her, recalls a past woods lunch with Gaines, and deflects questions about her ring and engagement while contemplating life choices and independence.
Merry dances with Bill while reeling from a past romance. Alan’s ring and a tense exchange hint at heartbreak as she recalls a Sunday with Erskine, Morley, and a ghost of love. The scene blends flirtation, memory, and the pull of social nightlife.
Mrs W B Smothers of 3063 Washington Ave Memphis says the vegetable tonic strengthened her when weak and run down. She reports gaining 15 pounds in a month, improved appetite and sound sleep, and now recommends St Joseph’s G F P to other women based on her experience and her sister’s good results.
A chaotic night unfolds as Merry and Bill clash over drinking and flirtation at a party. Bill apologizes to Merry after pressuring her, while tensions with her mother rise over curfews and propriety as plans for a future visit unfold and a pearl bracelet dream surfaces.
An old time advertisement claims sincerity and promise-keeping win women's trust through St Joseph's G. F. P. a tonic praised for decades for strengthening women. The copy cites herbal ingredients Cramp Root Bark Blue Corfish Root Squaw Vine Root Blessed Thistle and others and notes a money back guarantee with $1 bottles. It also promotes St Joseph's Antiseptic Powder for douching and offers a free health book by writing to Memphis Tennessee.
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