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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1925

Page

11

Wonderful Love Serial Fifth-Sixth Installment Echoes in a Tale

A woman named Chickie schemes to reunite with her absent lover Barry. She pursues ship schedules and a possible return, clinging to a thread of hope while disguising her mounting fear and longing from family and friends. Time passes as she prizes a looming month for reunion, then inquietudes surge as the ship's return slips away.

Chickie Allgan Jake Asterr Dimmy Disir Bureau Barry New York Jhont Travis Street Mary Lucy Jonathan Jennie

Unique Radio Set Boasted at Kelly Field

A Kelly Field station boasts a modern receiving system and high power transmitting gear for Trans Atlantic coded messages. Corporal Claude A. Perkins, trained at Chanute Field, leads the station with Private Eugene Gubis assisting as operator and mechanic.

Kelly Field Claude A. Perkins Air Service, Technical School Chanute Field Eugene Gubis

Baboon Escapes Cage Bites Two Before Surrender

A baboon escaped near Burleson street and Tenth avenue during a carnival. It bit a guard and a Corporation Clerk before police officers intervened. Motorcycle Officer Kitchen lassoed the animal as it moved through trees and rooftops.

Trevine Kitchen Collins

Sick pastor's wife leads four-county church circuit

A woman circuit rider has supervised church work in six churches across Bexar Live Oak Wilson and Atascosa counties for nearly six months while Rev. John G. Pollard, pastor of the circuit, has been ill since October. Mrs Pollard took over after her husband fell sick and has run the district since then.

Bexar Live Oak Wilson Atascosa John G. Pollard

Society re elects Dr Marvin Bailey president

The Texas Electronic Association re elected Dr Marvin Bailey of Houston as president at its St Anthony hotel meeting. Elected officers include Dr Rows Gates of Waco as vice president and Dr Phil R Russel of Fort Worth as secretary treasurer.

Ir. Jr Marvin Bailey Ffouston The Texas Electronic Association St. Anthony Rows Gates Waco View Phil R. Russel Wort Worth Seeretary

Comet Year Hopes Amid Odd Travel Verse

A quirky column riffs on European travel longing and adds notes on bright comets visible this year. Mentions faint comets seen by astronomers and a fad about garters and bells as worldly diversions. References to bells and bagpipes reflect playful cultural swaps.

Flapper Wits and Wide World Hints From The Capital

A jumble of notes reports President Coolidge greeting crowds while passengers advertise tours to shake hands with him. A Sheik in Angara faces hanging and a burglary confession leads to probation. Wonky phrases poke fun at hats and worms while public figures meet the president.

Girl Accidentally Swallows Poison in Accident

Sthel Allen of 12 East Commerce Street is in Robert B. Green hospital in serious condition after taking poison tablets by mistake early Monday. Hospital attendants report the condition is serious though not yet declared fatal.

Sthel Allen East Commerce Street Robert B. Green Hospital Havine

Slogan Bearer Fights To Keep 5 A Fame In Aut Wide World

The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce backs the slogan The Community of Opportunity and stamps about 1000 letters daily with the phrase. Despite doubts, officials say the slogan draws tourists and business, spreading San Antonio as more than a winter romance but a place to earn money.

San Antonio Chamber of Merce Community of Opportunity Tustéad Ia da Bar Tromt Caete Ilewtes Herbert Savden Clarkson Cubs Chamber of Commerce

Mexican General Chapoy Seeks San Antonio Stay Amid Health Fears

Mrs Chapoy travels from Mexico City with Major Cesar Rangel to lobby President Calles. Brigadier General Chapoy, longtime official in Mexican military, faces altitude risks if returned, after a year in San Antonio under Dr Thaddeus Shaw. The government pays expenses. family asserts life at stake.

Plutarco E. Calles Mexico Federico ‘Poy San Antonio O Rn Maxi Shapoy Chapoy Mexico City Calles Cesar’ Rangel General Chapoy United States Philadelphia Obregon Ben Thaddeus Shaw Lnis Chapay Maclavie Herrera San Luis Potosi Luis A. Vidaurri Cesar Rangel Musquiz

Thieves Rifled Cash Box at Los Angeles Market

Burglars pried from bars and entered the Main Market at 1818 Main Avenue and rifled a cash box containing about 20.95 in small currency and silver. Joe Pantoja runs a joint fruit stand. $18 was taken from a register and cartons of cigarettes were stolen. Detectives Harvey and Bradshaw investigate.

Main Avenue Ro’ J. Simm Joe Pantoja Harvey and Bradshaw

Mystery Hit On Griffin Near City Cemetery

Detectives and Fred Griffin of 308 Vargas street search for the rock thrower after Griffin was struck on the head Sunday night near the city cemetery at Commerce street and New Braunfels aging. He was hospitalized at Robert 2 Green Hospital for treatment.

Fred Griffin Vargas Street Griffin Commerce Street New Braunfils Robert 2. Green Hospital

Offficers nab youth after chase into theater

A Mexican youth fled from detectives Carver and Rubake after escaping the central police station and ran into a theater on West Houston Street. He was captured behind the stage as actors restrained him and was arrested in connection with a January potty shelter committal.

Central Police Station Carver Rubake Houston Street

Corn Grows on City Street Amid Traffic and Beautifies

Readable fragments describe corn growing on a city street 100 block of Hammond Avenue behind WW Eller’s home at 124 Nims Street. Neighbors comment the green stalks bring beauty and forage value while vehicles speed nearby. the scene continues on page 18.

Mighany Hammond Avenue WW. S. Eller Nims Street Chet Hammond Eley Lambert

Chili Queens Return to Hay Market Plazal Fiesta

In San Antonio the chili queens resume night service on Hay Market plaza. Vendors offer chili tamales beans and enchiladas under a canopy as cool evenings give way to warm days. A porter seeks centenarians nearby to interview them about longevity secrets.

Hay Market Plaza San Antonio Teporter Atuma Plaza Plaza W

Graduation time at Main Avenue and Brackenridge High Schools

Graduation plans announce May 28 ceremonies with venues to be decided. Main Avenue hosts 44th exercises expected to crown 366 applicants. Brackenridge anticipates about 340 graduates amid largest class in school history. Plays titled Polished Pebbles and The Lion and Mouse, with baccalaureate sermons set for March 24.

Main Avenue Brackenridge Alrea Pridar Benekenridge Trackenridge Charles Klein San Antonio Icar Caruthers Carl Gusting Julia Huenel Richter Larédo Bitwina Robb Janes B. Cunningham Sac Antonio

Love Sick Swain Seeks Fast Marriage and Cash Offer

A humorous note describes a man anxious to marry offering extra money to speed the process. Desk Sergeant Brae advises securing a marriage license first and then a preacher or justice of the peace. A clerk willing to work at any hour is ready to accommodate.

Swain Tam Brae

Girl and Man Hurt in Los Angeles Auto Accidents

Two people injured in separate weekend automobile incidents in Los Angeles. Helen Collins, 8, suffered a fractured leg and body bruises after being struck by a car Sunday afternoon and was taken to Physicians’ and Surgeon’s Hospital. Felipe Hernandez, 57, sustained minor bruises and cuts from an automobile collision.

Ant Surgeon Helen Collins Felipe Hernandez

Car Stolen and Stripped Recovered in 25 Minutes

A car stolen from 167 Dawson Street was found 25 minutes later near Soledad and Morton streets with all tires and accessories removed. Patrolman Carter recovered the vehicle. detectives investigate theft and arson aspects.

Gilbert Mies Dawson Street Mites Carter Soledad Mortin

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