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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1928

Page

4

Bishops Meet With Missouri Inference Conference

International News Service reports a Missouri conference where bishops from around the world discuss adapting Methodism to modern travel and media noting air travel by a Swiss bishop and plans to endow seminaries open new universities and build churches. They consider a general publicity board to counter anti church propaganda and education against war, with no move yet toward union with the Presbyterians.

Dy International News Service Excelsion Springs Wiebops Missouri John J. Nielsen Zurich Switzerland Moscow Leningrad Verna Black Sea Belkan Nuelsen Sai Blank McDowell Wallington D. C Methodist Presbyterian Churches

Texas insect expert Dr Charlee Croft dies at 76

Dr Charlee W. Croft, 76, renowned authority on insects in this region, died at Bonita yesterday. He practiced medicine in Montagua county for thirty years, contributing to local science and public health.

Charlee W. Croft Bonita Montagua County

Old Maids' En Change Shown In Picture Of Frank Wallace

A vintage caption notes the scene with Frank Wallace as a modern eight year old boy among girls dressed in mother’s clothes. The readable names include Sheila Cooper and others shown left to right in the photo.

Frank Wallace Sheila Cooper

One Act Play At Sooth Alamo Methodist Church

The Alamo Girls' Club of San Antonio Junior College presents The Old Maids' Club this Friday night in the basement of the South Alamo Methodist church. Directed by Mrs. C C Williams the event raises funds for a church carpet. Cast includes Anne Leroy Velma Scot Carl Wooding Eleanor Bartlett Margaret Fabre Sheila Cooper Nancy Lou McCallum Laura Ella McCreless Effie Geiper Lascille Crawford Helen Terry Lela Terry Maud Randle Lillian Randle Jennings McCallum and Tom McCreless.

Old Maids Alamo Girls Cluss San Antonio Junior College Sooth Alamo Methodist Church C. C. Williams Anne Leroy Velma Scot Carl Wooding Eleanor Bartlett Margaret Fabre Sheila Cooper Nancy Lou McCallum The Cinies Laura Ella McCreless

Bunco Party Planned at Redmen's Hall by Mionehahi Council

A bunco and card party is planned at Redmen's Hall by members of Mionehahi Council No. 1 D of TP degree. The event will be held Friday at p.m. with a Redmen's Bull fundraiser.

Redmen’s Hall Mionehahi Council No. 1 Redmen's Bull At & P.m

Gunter's Barber Shop Opens in South Largest Facility

The Gunter barber shop, claimed as the largest in the South, opens Thursday in the basement of the Gunter hotel. It houses 28 chairs and 30 employees, including five manicurists. FE. Hy Hunt, with ten years at the Baker corporation, is master figure of the new shop. George W. Wolfgang serves as shop foreman.

Gunter’s

Harlan Denies Charges In Detroit Divorce Suit

Los Angeles April 24 The general divorce case of Arthur Prenton Henry against his wife Gertrude Virginia Henry opened with a theatre of humor as Kenneth Harlan described a party scene. Henry rebutted the process server and court laughter led the judge to warn of clearing the room. He testified he barely knew his wife and disputed claims of improper conduct amid accusations of social escapades.

Los Angeles Genadtlonel Arthur Prenton Henry Detroit Gertrude Virginia Henry Kenneth Harlan Motion Wetureater Hnrlan Henry Lentity Valentine Catalina Island Harlan Mra Wmarl Big the

Breater Plaza Opens With Ceremony

San Antonio hosts a grand opening for the Greater Plaza hotel with 400 civic and business leaders and their spouses. Mayor C M Chambers lauds the hotel as a city-builder while KTLA broadcasts the event. The reception features roses, a mezzanine ballroom banquet, Troy Floyd’s orchestra, cabaret acts, and tours of the new addition. Total cost of the building exceeds 100.

Greater Plaza San Antonio Jack White KTLA C. M. Chambers Greater Plaan Sother Jack Milburg San Antonio Advertising Club FR. I. Witt Rotary Club van Wie Canopns Herbert A. White Kiwanis A. D. Rogers Jutons Club Sidney Kring Chamber of Commerce Charlex Wall Sam Towe

Photo science tests singing and music at NAS lecture

Dr Carl Seashore of the University of Iowa demonstrated techniques to photograph and measure music using a moving picture camera and light reflected from a vibrating membrane. He showed how light variations recorded in fractions of a second can chart musical timing and intonation, aiding study of music and talent assessment.

Washington Carl E. Semihore University of Iowa National Academy of Sciences Mathematica Seashore Suicdific Expeditiony Zag Tpcord

Compromise Pact Attacked by Ex Senator Bailey in Texas

Ex Senator Joseph Bailey leads Texas Democracy faction against a compromise pact between constitutional and has many groups. He denounces the program as empty, warns that Democrats will surrender history for mere regulations and calls for a strong anti party platform. Fiery speeches at the Teed club last night push for a decisive campaign against the pact.

Wy Interntgual News Service Dally Texas Democracy United States Joseph Weldon Bailey Jing Democrate

Dog Attack Leaves Girl Severed Artery at Window

A girl was injured when a dog chased her through a window at home. The resulting arterial injury proved fatal before emergency crews could respond. police reported the incident occurred at a Virginia residence on Monday.

Virginla Martine Robert 1 Groin Hospital

Five of Eight Convicts Caught After Brazos Escape

Houston April 26 Five of eight Imperial State Prison Farm escapees near Sugarland were captured Thursday after the Wednesday breakout. Luckey 27, serving ten year robbery sentence from Navarro County, was the first to flee, slipping from the plowing area and vanishing into the Brazos River bottoms.

Houston Imperial State Prison Farm Sugarland Brazos River Ami Itl Luckey Navarro County Oe River

Tia Juana Mexico Air Race Slated

El Paso reports preparations for a Tin Juana to Mexico City nonstop flight sponsored by Abelardo Hod riguén governor of lower California. Captain Lote Farrell named a pilot of one of two Mexican built planes as the event proceeds under Spanish language newspaper coverage.

EL Paso el Continental Tia Juana-de-Mexico City Abelardo Hodriguén Lower California Lote Farrell

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