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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1926

Page

2

Tragedy Strikes Myers Family In Santa Rosa Car Crash

A San Antonio area automobile crash near Castroville injured Mrs Nita Myers and three children while two other youngsters escaped unharmed. Mrs Myers shielded infant Harold in the wreck, suffering back and spine injuries. Harrison B Jr, Floyd, and William Myers sustained various cuts and bruises. Mr Myers and 15 year old Harrison B Sr were treated, with the two younger boys and mother sent to Santa Rosa infirmary for care as relatives head toward Christmas.

Harrigan-B. Myers West Theo Avenue Nita Myers Harold Myers

Bear and beer seized in border police arrest at Watertown

Border police arrested Nicola Paolone and Alfred Messore in Watertown for violation of the national prohibition law. The bear rode on the running board of a car while beer was inside the vehicle. Paolone listed a Rochester address, Messore a LeRoy residence.

Watertown Nicola Paolone Alfred Messore Paolone Roches‘ter Messore LeRoy

Jail Service Set for 135 Inmates at Berar County Jail

John B. Berry and the American Association of Religious Activities will conduct a noon service Wednesday at Berar County jail for 135 prisoners. Berry directs A A A religious activities across the region.

Berar John B. Berry

Hi Y Clubs Plan Christmas Camp Discussion

Fi Hi Y clubs from Brackenridge and Thomas Welson Page schools will meet at 6 30 Tuesday night at the YMCA to discuss a three day camp during the Christmas holidays.

Bety Brackenridge Senior Thomas Welson Page Oelock

Smoke Routs 65 at Houston Hotel

Smoke toured sixty five guests from the Trav elers hotel as a paint shop on the first floor caught fire in Houston. Damage was slight and no injuries were reported.

Houston Hotel International News Service Houston Tex Travelers Hotel

Leprosy Made Non Contagious by Latvian Scientist

Berlin reports Professor Paldrock of Latvia has achieved success in rendering leprosy non contagious after 30 experiments. The development comes as a potential breakthrough in disease control.

Berlin Paldrock

Mexico to Halt Exodus Of Girls

Mexico City reports the government will bar unescorted women from crossing into the United States. Interior circular directs border officials to prevent emigration even if other laws are met. Protests from fathers and husbands of runaway girls prompted the order.

Mexico City Mexico Hollywood United States Department of Interior

Werreneth to Sing at Auditorium Concert Tuesday Night

Reinsta Werreneth, premier American bari tone, will perform at 8 15 Tuesday at the auditorium. He helped persuade Atwater Kent Radio to stage paid artist concerts over the Atwater-Rent network and says the public craving for higher quality music is growing. He will offer two Oscar Fox songs from Bills of Home, including a number he calls a real song.

Werreneth Oscar Fox

Dilley Showcases Citrus at Canopus Club Display

A citrus display toured by L F Merl from the Dilley Chamber of Commerce arrived at the Canopus club headquarters on North St Marys street. The display features grapefruit oranges and small potted trees to illustrate Dilley’s efforts for winter tourists. The first weekly tourist dance is planned in the club ballroom tonight hosted by Mrs H R Riegler. Over 175 winter visitors have registered.

Canopus Club North St. Mary's Street DiNtley Chamber of Commeres L. F. Merl Chamber Dilley H. R. Riegler

Mary Garden Advocates Pajamas For Men In Public

Detroit report quotes Mary Garden arguing men should wear pajamas and be comfortable in public. She cites Vienna tea rooms and social norms, saying comfortable dress reduces fuss and that seersucker or coats are unnecessary. The piece notes an employment classified ad section framing the ad.

Mary Garden Detroit Dee Vienna Mary América

Chamber of Sommeres votes light with no opposition

Voters cast about fifty ballots by noon in a chamber election held Tuesday morning. J Otis Parvish oversaw the ballot box as three officer positions and amendments faced no opposition. Elected were R W Morrison president, Tis B Clegg first vice president, and D Frederick Terrell second vice president.

Chamber of Sommeres J. Otis Parvish R. W. Morrison Tis B. Clegg Frederick Terrell Geo- Fond

Missourian Owns Violin Worth Five Thousand Dollars

Haggett of FULLUN Missouri owns a 1654 DeSalo violin from Brescia Italy. Though worn its tones are described as perfect and unmatched by any duplication. DeSalo was a pioneer in Italian violin making and influenced the modern model.

Fullun Haggett Brescia Italy DeSaio DeSalo

Water spout damages Azores island St Michael

An enormous water spout burst over St Michael's island in the Azores causing extensive damage to roads and houses. Reports from the island indicate no casualties.

Lisbon Portugal St. Michael’s Island Azores

Divine to Address Business College

Amanda Dye of Nearey Arkansas will speak at the Laurel Weights Methodist church with Rev P C Fitcher at religious services Wednesday morning at the Texas Commercial College.

Biss Amanda Dye Nearey Ark Will Ging P. C. Fitcher Laurel Weights Methodist Church Texas Commercial

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