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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1927
Page
19
Fashion notes from Paris highlight travel attire on the Golden Arrow to London with gray dominant. Elsie, W. G. Widener, and social figures toast the season in tailored coats, hats, and Lizard shoes, while theater openings and couture gowns mark a busy week in Paris society.
Ann 29 works at a tan factory office while Georgie hides her factory job. Georgie dates a forward man from a resurance firm, Bill Warren, as Ann hopes Jimmy McFormick courts her sister. Jim loves Ann, she resists him. A Paris party brings Georgie with a stranger Ernest Brooks, while Ann awaits Georgie’s return and the next turn in their restless lives.
Georgie argues with Ann about her flirtation with Ernest Brooke and a local studio date. Ann urges caution while Georgie defends independence, insisting she will choose her own path despite pressure from family and friends.
Reports from San Antonio describe a perpetual spring with peach trees in bloom and mild weather ahead. Early signs point to an early bloom cycle and healthy orchard beds as warm conditions continue.
Postmaster Liedy warns stamps required as Christmas seals cannot carry letters. Several letters arrived without stamps causing sorting delays. seals placed on envelopes confuse clerks and slow holiday mail service, especially during peak season.
The Westminster choir from Dayton Ohio will perform in the city on January 25 under the auspices of the municipal alliance. The event follows a alliance meeting this week. Pastor Rey Jesse Telvington of the Baptist temple and board of education members support the effort to improve public school facilities. O M Fitzhugh spoke as a board member, and Rev J S Gates was named chair of a committee to explore a Towatoya Mission.
Local residents alerted about counterfeit fundraisers claiming to be Salvation Army workers. Captain Ey B Moore warns there are no legitimate representatives outside designated downtown kettle drives, urging caution and donations only at official channels.
About 400 representatives of the South Eastern Fire Insurance Company from various parts of Texas will gather in San Antonio for a three day convention beginning December 15, according to Sidney Kring of the chamber of commerce. Attending officials include T. W. Wardell president Q L Bradford and R A B Goodman all of Dallas. The convention will be held at the Gunter hotel.
Battery officers from the Second World War field artillery unit will march to Camp -- to stay until December 17 to complete firing training. The move provides officers who did not finish their course another opportunity to complete the program.
William Epstein, manager of the Aztec theater, was found guilty of exhibiting pictures of the Dempsey Tunney championship fight and fined $100 plus costs by Judge McCollum Burnett in County Court No 1 on Tuesday. The total fine is about $150. A similar case against Givens Bird of the Rialto theater is pending with no date set.
Three men were arrested in connection with a string of San Antonio burglaries. Police recovered loot totaling clothing. The eight suspects are jailed on burglary and theft charges filed Tuesday before the justice of the peace in Ge Fault of Honda.
Wemenday rode ready to feast on possum near Belvit and North Flores streets during the night. The animal crawled from a house roof to a tree top where it was found. Police captured the possum alive and took it to the station with them.
Rock County offer details on gift ideas for the season. Uexar County demonstration agent M. Reynakis shares guidance at the January program. The Rural Glu club meets to discuss gifting plans and community involvement.
A suspect linked to the theft of an automobile was apprehended near the Missouri Pacific depot on Wednesday. Reported details mention involvement of Hicks of Crystal and several local associates, with investigators from the Tacqueling Newhie and University of Texan incident units cited.
Beacon Will Methodist hosts all church night with Douglas Bing as principal speaker. Dinner served at 6, followed by a program with church organizations meeting in the cottage.
A meeting of the American War Mothers has been called at the Gunter Hotel on Friday afternoon. Applications for membership will be distributed to members as part of a membership drive, according to Mrs Violet A Haynes president.
Old Roman riders who are to delight in trick horseback riding could learn a thing or two in L. A. next Friday. Main Avenue High School seniors are going to attend the show.
ULD LEARN HERE plans a circus at Garrett Field featuring attractions and chariot races. Frank Carver is announced as the barebuck queen in this event lineup.
Amid mayoral turmoil in San Antonin, C. M. Chambers and Street Commissioner Pan Ey Steifler allegedly arranged a trade involving city cars. The proposed deal would swap the automobile Steifler uses for the late Mayor Tobin’s vehicle, with Chambers poised to receive it upon his confirmation as city official. Steifler currently drives his third car, a former mayor’s vehicle.
Darebark riding and chariot maceg act headline a circus at Garrett field Friday after noon. Main Avenue senior high students coordinate by donating two Jens each while booths, popcorn hawkers, and side shows accompany the big top. A senior girl will be elected queen Sally the Saw Inst. candidates include Hunetia Plelcher Dorothy Creech Dorothy Menelee and Grace Wable. Master of ceremonies Morte Baga. Hamburgers sold under Mrs A C Wisgin with PTA in charge. Program runs from 2:80 to 5:50 pm main show at 6 o clock. Class committees include Waida Hensarling George Reynolds John McKay Tom Bridge Betty Bun day and Altes Tinetia Fielder Taek Rreie.
A 14 year old girl in Laredo defies her grandmother and remains jailed in county custody awaiting court after choosing to work against parental wishes. Grandmother says she does not have to work and will stay away from parental restraint. Misses Dora May and Lethl Gibson, teaching near Antonio, have returned from a visit with relatives at Calde.
Maude J A Baynes of Tawamant Junior College on South Amumo Street this week hosted Beaumont Mayor Barnes who praised the local college as larger and more promising than Beaumont Junior College. Barnes, related by marriage, is college registrar. He returned to Austin after visiting friends.
University of Texas education professor Dr HT Manuel and graduate Lois Hughes will supervise drawing based tests for first four grades in San Antonio elementary schools. Officials and local educators cooperate to measure relative abilities of Mexican and American children through supervised tasks.
Rabbi Samiel Phillips will review Edward Bob's book Twice Thirty during regular services at Agudas Rehim in Sp a. Rabbi Volp will discuss the life of editor Conloe BD Kanter. the choir will perform religious music pieces.
Local chapter of the Catholic Daughters of America will elect officers for the coming year at a Wednesday afternoon meeting at the club lodge on Mistletoe and Sam Wedra is aneg
A bizarre incident as a black bear, described as a fearsome figure by clerks, frightened a young couple on their way to marriage. The bear reportedly lurked near a doorway, prompting pursuit but leaving no trace. Clerks note repeated sightings and ongoing impact on marriage license filings.
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals will be in Dallas Thursday and Friday to hear cases moved from the Dallas district by the Supreme Court several months ago. Opinions of the court were rendered for hereTuesday.
The first of 403 renchers total us 2216, the cost of the special election held Saturday, were paid out Wednesday by Charles A. Hummel, chief treasurer. The checks were for serving officers, judges and clerks.
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