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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1926

Page

19

Water sterilization pioneer to speak at Dallas meet

Sir Alexander Houston of London, a leading water sterilization advocate, will present at the Dallas Waterworks School on January 28. His work with chlorination transformed urban water safety, lowering typhoid deaths in major cities and shaping US purification standards.

Dallas Dee Aleander Houston London Pexar Waterworks School Alexander London Water Houston United States Battle Creek Union Stockrates

Verdict Awaited in Woman's Trial on Attack Count

The case of Marry Penderprast, indicted for attacking a 12 year old girl, went to a Ninety-fourth District Court jury at noon Wednesday. A verdict may be returned before night. Two men have been killed in connection with attacks on the same girl, one executed and one sentenced to five years. A third man is to follow that of Lie wolhda.

Marry Penderprast Wednardiay Lie Wolhda

Woman Reports Daughter Missing in Local Notice

Mrs Jnann G Mena of 214 Vera Gluzstecet reports her daughter Dera aged 16 has been missing for several days. The case is being investigated by local authorities.

Jnann G. Mena Vera Gluzstecet Woednesday Dera

Legacy Gift Planned for San Antonio Boy Scouts

W G Higgins presents $25 saved as a legacy for the San Antonio boy scouts. The sum will accrue interest for 100 years, reaching $3,532.20, and then be donated to the local scouts organization.

Boy Scouts Organization

President Higgins Opens Century Deposit for Scout Thrifts

W G Higgins, prominent business leader and Lions president, deposits $25 with Mutual Deposit and Loan Association to fund Boy Scout thrift programs. The 100 year, semiannual compound interest plan aims to grow to over 5.8 million dollars, with proceeds to benefit local Scouts in San Antonio. More than 600 accounts opened as part of a thrift drive offering early bird prizes and world bank themed incentives.

Higgins Lions San Antonia W. G. Higgins Hin Gos Wille i Tenlig Eani- Minden Mutual Deposit and Loan Association Broadway Moon Whipeale Jernigan Luoslay Cnn Hw Association World Bank Anumal Deposit and Tan Association

Cauliflower Prices Edge Down in Wholesale Markets

Dealers report a general drop in wholesale prices for cauliflower from 2.25 to 1.45 per ton while radishes and_parsnips also fall to about 40 cents per dozen. Larger oranges hold steady as the Brat Commission notes no local policy changes.

Tie Fan Antonin AL Gi Gugenheim Gugenhaim-Geldsmith Werthesiay Itsraud Trvite Brat Commission Comany AL S8aydel Sneder Produce Company

Local Produce Prices From Uta wholesale Market

Farmers reported prices for vegetables and poultry on the Ute wholesale market. Vegetables include potatoes 2.10 per bushel, green peas 5.00 per bushel, cabbage 2.25 per 100 pounds, and asparagus 3.40 per dozen. Poultry prices list roasters and fryers per pound, with eggs at 10.00 per dozen.

Valley Nagel Valley

Board Postpones Hearing Over Grid Letter Dispute

The board did not act on a complaint by R. TV Cullen father of football player Dick Cullen at Drackenridge High and Tregcock Academy. Cullen's letter award was postponed with no action taken during the Tuesday meeting.

R. TV Cullen Dick” Cullen Drackenridge High Tregcock Acaidemy Board of Education Trackerridge High School Ibssox Brackenridge Austin Vil Waco Hagley Tsttermen Cullen Peacock

San Antonio Poised For State Battlers Convention Honors

San Antonio seems slated to carry major honors as the Texas State Battlers association closes its convention. Tim Coleman will likely be president and the city may host next year’s convention, according to well informed sources.

Battleship Texas Cruise Completes Successfully

The Battleship Texas completed a three week shakedown cruise to the West Indies and returned to the navy yard, signaling a successful test of systems and readiness for duty.

Texas Noreole Doe Ene Secz Ins Navy Yard

Court of Criminal Appeals Affirms and Reverses Various Cases

Austin teletypes report that the Court of Criminal Appeals issued decisions including affirmations, reversals, and remands. The long docket names multiple appellants and counties such as San Augustine and El Paso, with motions for rehearing and withdraws noted alongside briefs submitted by both sides.

Covert OF Criminal Appeals Austin Court of Criminal Appeals Teda Glover San Augustine Satehell Memany Willan Nghern Ottes Ell Woeeley Withee Hopisius Ikainsy Jacinto Guerca Yur Myers Wallas Felix Willame Melennany Robert Wylis Totvard Ray Jones Kelly W. OQ Bowie Meaurice Spearers Haskell Wlendrix Braostone W Henton Tarrant J. C. Wielame Siephens Fred Burley Hunt John Ables Appel Jani I. M. Puyler Clay Dul Etl Sre Toekwall Ajgelsat Ceeming TC Miesed Mere Te- Johnson Joé Aagusty Lagorita Crant- Beau Ingsworth Joe Woods Cook Anpellius Renenyring Yrere Watter Chu Nopkins el Paso R. Buttle Raeili Suimii Mlawik Waneak Jove Banks Jolinse Cimarillo Taylor Joe Ssukayman Otoa G. Naini Isyetta Francisco McLen Jefferson Kh Bea Hint Entony Baxter Toy Holt Jefferson Charles Marteeg Milain Homer Fleming

Court of Civil Appeals Summary of Docket and Motions

Proceedings from the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals include reversals and remands in cases such as Dilley County independent School District versus Thomas J. Bruns and Baptist Academy versus J J Griltam. Motions for rehearing granted or overruled in several Texan districts with numerous parties listed, cases submitted for decision, and actions on motions for division and rehearing.

Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Wedrmen Southern Giscount Simpans J. W. Trove Atasepr Wolfe Tou ‘Tauehendent School Dilley County Fine Independent School District Thomas J. Bruns Lewis Haywerth Tudelyn Peterman Remon Baptist Academy J. J J. J. Griltam Patricio Marces Kantist Academy Ve. BD T. Lrittain San Patricio Renearing Ror Crimignos Et al Henry Rasico le Kars Ances Dulling Gloys H. G. Venable Bexar B.C. Staasch Tom Newson Dictingson Et al George Tropkine Bernard F. Smith BE Rieghorn Marcon Baptist Graham St Anirrs Dorson Laos Dotic D. Appenhe Marcei Lexaty Trown Mrsieo R She Ningles Wvireinis Faure Ronce Enson George HE. Car

Cheistians Fireworks and Novelty Show Notes

A fragmented listing describes fireworks and novelties including candles, rockets, firecrackers, balloons, and various colored explosives. It mentions dancing to the orchestra and a midweek special dance at the Midway with prizes and a novelty doll.

Cheistians George Krone Ady

Tour of Factories Shows Workers Contented in Nation

A Forbes article reports factory tours in Philadelphia New Jersey and Delaware showing workers content with rising pay and improving conditions. It notes varied wages from 18 to 55 dollars and a shift toward open shop culture amid higher morale and productivity.

Plese

Kum to Americas Playground Motto Gifted to KLAL Station

The radio station KLAL formerly KGCM on Main Avenue announced a slogan change to Kum to Americas Playground. Hie Rudi Service Shop operates the station and described the new motto as a step to boost appeal locally. The announcement noted the change came in early conditions and referenced improved branding for the station.

America KLAL KGCM Hie Rudi Main Avenue Washington el Torito Ower Teidge Jpew Antonio Yelio

Lansdowne Widow to Wed in Spring

Mrs Zavfury Limsdorne widow of Com aytndee Dansowne killed in the Sheteindesh crash will marry John Caswell of New York in Boston in March, announced to Wayly by Mrs Tasdorne's mother.

Lansdowne Dix International News Services Zavfury Limsdorne Comaytndee

Weather notes with scattered data and cloudy periods

Fragmented surface weather report lists temperatures and conditions across regions. Mentions fair and cloudy days with wind shifts and freezing risk near the coast. Includes scattered numeric readings and references to low temperatures and clear periods at night.

Trade extension promotes winter broadcast campaign

CG Folders Advertises outlines a plan to distribute 10 000 folders as part of a Chamber of Commerce trade extension department campaign. Fred Tiernton announces weekly organ recitals at 11 o clock Friday from the municipal auditorium with A He club and minstrel acts.

Trade Extension Department Chamber of Commerce Fred Tiernton Isterium Tiernton John W. Tobin Hugh McAnis A-Heck South Texas San Antonio

Three Gypsy Women Held in Rosebud Bank Theft

Rosebud detectives charge three gypsy women with a $180 bank theft using a clapper twist. The trio reportedly entered in gypsy dress and distracted customers before approaching the cashier. They fled with a gypsy man in an automobile. police recovered part of the money and detained all four suspects.

Rosebud Rosebud Bank Eere Shres Gell County

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