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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1927

Page

8

Diana and Michael Betrothal in Moonlit Redwood Tale

Diana and Michael secretly promise marriage as Michael nears completion of engineering studies. They face financial strain from family duties and a demanding employer who offers marriage, while Diana endures pressure to sacrifice her future to care for relatives. The tale unfolds with a night proposal and renewed vows.

Moonlight Mule Diama Caltorfia Michael Scott Diana Michael Disha Tas Denrie Jackie Sha Jamex Burton Michael Boxe

Biography claims Jesus not divine and disciples political

A new University of Chicago Press biography by Shirley Jackson Case argues Jesus Christ never claimed to be the son of God and that his disciples were politically ambitious. The work contends Jesus focused on inviting Jews to the Kingdom of God, while disciples hoped for royal office and rewards. After crucifixion, they misread his goals and sought tangible victory.

Universal Service Chicago Aus Jesus Chriot Shirley Jackson Case University of Chicago Hibties Abi Dr Cass Jesus Christ Palesting University of Chicago ‘Press Messiesi Israel Rome

Graebner Named Director of Highway Club Texas

L H McKee of Port Worth announces Graebner of San Antonio appointed director of the Highway Club of Texas. The change follows the recent resignation of Daves of Brownsville and signals a push for improved roads statewide.

Graebner Highway Club Cherries Grachner San Antoninn Highway Club of Texas L. H. McKee Port Worth Whorsday Graehner Daves Brownsville

Air Corps Officer Assigned to Ohio

Air Corps officer assigned to Ohio will report to Kort Hayes at Cleveland after recovery at Kelly Field. He will serve as instructor for the Ohio National Guard, following heat relief and medical restrictions.

Air Corps Ohio Charley AL Cummings Kelly Field Kort Hayes Cleveland Ohio National Guard

Christmas Quiet Amid Loss in Chapter XVII

In Christmas week Dearie grapples with Bobby’s death and the cottage’s haunted mood. Family memories surface as gifts are exchanged, and Digna, Lenyn, and Attobach share small rituals around the fire while a token betrothal ring hints at deeper bonds.

Dearie Bobby Diana Jackin Jackie Pisus Maggie Testie Christina Ee Tackle Hheelf Dearle Digna Dar Attobach Anthors Michael Ibis

Glamor of War Statue Planned for San Antonio

An ambitious Confederate memorial by sculptor Gutzon Borglum will rise in San Antonio to honor Johnny Reb and Gen Robert E Lee. The $123,000 statue for the Timiy Jackson Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy will depict a final end of war scene with notable figures including Mrs. George R. Acheson and a representation of Cornelia. The work aims to honor pioneer memories and emphasize restraint rather than battle, with the largest horse statue featured in front and Lee depicted in a ceremonial pose.

Timiy Jackson Daughters of the Confederacy Bart Worth Johnny Rob Texas Asa San Antoche Genvis Lee San Anconio Borg Wun Seoul Lily San Antonio Will Lee San Borslum San Antone George R. Acheson Lynwood Gopnelin Mrs. Acheson Tyce Barghim Thad Tels Haring

Hughes City's Pinch Butter and Envy of Friends

James D. Hughes, former flood prevention superintendent, is described as the envy of his peers in Hunges City. He acts as a city fixer while flood work is paused awaiting Mayor Tobin's return from California, handling street department complaints under Commissioner Paul Snffler. He notes few complaints but says residents sometimes demand more than available.

Ore City James D. Hughes Hughes John W. Tobin California Pauil

Lifesaving Corps Visit Planned for Thursday Gathering

Representatives of the National Lifesaving Corps will visit here during Lent. A meeting is arranged for Thursday night at 7 oclock at San Pedro Park to entertain and prepare the group.

Life Saving Corps National Lifes Ing Corps Eamd Sam Awhia Prepa San Pedro Park

Officers depart for guard camp to join Texas Nation’s Guard

Maj. Taylor of the second Division general staff and Capt Wright of the veterinary corps have been sent to Palache for temporary duty with the Texas Nation Guards.

BE. Taylor Second Division General Staff A. GC. Wright Veterinary — Corps Palache Texas Nations Guard

Bees Targeted as Insects Threaten Coffee Crops

In Orivere Province a pest outbreak endangers the coffee industry with borers and a plagua of thick infestations reported by the farmers. Royern Neal and local aides advocate extermination as officials note migration during a vacation period for regional staff, including an assistant director.

Havana Aux Royern- Neal Orivere

Telephone reconstruction at Camp Stanley planned

Forty signal corps men from the Second Signal Company will reconstruct Camp Stanley's phone system at Stanley, under the command of Lieut A C Bell. Half the system will be replaced with new steel poles and cross arms, while the other half will be rebuilt.

Camp Stanley Stanley Chuitetay A. C. Bell

Missouti Pacific sees June operating revenue drop

The Missouti Pacific railroad reports a June decline in operating revenue by 910,260 compared with the prior year, revealing a net operating income of 4,945, compared with 1,468,796 in June last year. The TG. N. also records a drop in net operating income this June, while the Gold Comat experiences a collective revenue setback totaling 270,185 for the main period.

Missouti Pacific Atntemenk Ts. W. Dakiwin

Indian Mediator to Visit Relatives at Army Camp

Gorge Stormont of the State Department of Justice, handling legal affairs for India, travels to Oregon and plans a stop at Fort Sam Houston San Antonio to visit daughter Mrs D Daniel wife of Lt Daniel of the Fifth Field Artillery and to see niece Mrs I Hy Basteian wife of Capt Bogleman acting adjutant general of the Second Division.

Fire Chief Warns Against Sulphur Candles Use

Fire officials urge precaution after a blaze destroyed Mrs. L. E. Harding’s residence at 815 Winnipeg Avenue. Fire Marshal Henry Ruasi and Fire Chief J. G. Sarra report the home, valued above 8000 dollars, was gutted by a sulphur candle flare. Sparks caused by ignition reportedly led to the fire, with experts noting spontaneous combustion as a possibility.

San Antonio Henry Ruasi J. G. Sarra L. E. Harding Winnipeg Avenue

Boys Y Camp to Close for Same Meeting Week

The Boye camp of the MOC in Berrville will be closed next week while a group of six pupils from the camp returns by bus on Tuesday afternoon.

AL Pear Berrville Deen Hua Jay

Mackay Cantell Lectures Near End at Beight Loans Courtyard

The final talk in a short lecture series on art criticism will be delivered by Mrs. J. A. Mackay Cantell at ten this morning in the Beight Loans Courtyard located at Fourth and Nacogdochis streets.

J. A. Mackay-Cantell Priv Fay Beight Loans Fourth Nacogdochis Streets

Captain Kennedy Leaves for Chicago Cape

Joseph Kennel of Triedith Field Artillery at West Park Sam Haun ton departs Wednesday for Chicago to be stationed on duty with the Illinois National Guard.

Kennedy Chicago Joseph Kennel Triedith Field Artillery Sam Haunton Tllnose National Guard

Feeble Father Reunites With Family After 25 Years

A man known as Vehty the Feats smp, wandering the earth, returned to San Antonio after 25 years. The Humane Society assisted his four daughters and two sons, who chose to care for him with funds and a room, yet could not forget the harm he caused their mother years before. Lucy Smithers, secretary of the Humane Society, described the reunion and the family’s decision to support his basic needs while withholding reconciled love.

San Antonio Lim Humane Society Mise Lucy Smithers Humahe Society

Deaven to fly to Kansas Field for examinations

Maj. C. Le Deaven of the Air Corps Training Center will depart San Antonio with First Lieut. H. Ry Reily, a Kelly Field pilot, for Marshall Field Fort Riley Kansas to undergo five physical examinations for flying at that station. They will leave San Antonio in time to reach by train.

Maj. C. le Deaven Curteon Air Corse Traising Center San Antonio H. Hy Reily Kelly Field Marshall Geld Fort Riley Ken Hine

Appointment of Colonel Moss as acting inspector

Colonel Moss Army Inspector Lieutenant Colonel T. A. Moss, Imecutive officer of the Worclth Wield Artillery, Assbeth appointed veting inspectée for the Second Division during the temporary absence of Maj. B. L Hodges.

Moss T. A. Moss Worclth Wield Artillery Assbeth BL Hodges

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