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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1926

Page

3

Peaches Hints at Reconciliation with Browning

Francis Dale, the personal attorney for Peaches, said today that the estranged wife desires to return to her “Daddy” Edward W. Browning. A separation suit has been pending. Dale claimed Browning faces a sorrowful Christmas but expects Peaches, her mother, and Merry Spas to soon reunite, amid ongoing litigation.

Br International News Service New York Peaches Francis Dale Edward W. Browning Nees Heens Perches Ifr Dale Cinderella Browning Dale

Delaware Punch Declares 7 Percent Dividend on Preferred Stock

The Delaware Punch Company of America votes a seven percent dividend on its outstanding preferred stock. A special directors meeting at offices on San Marcos and Granada streets approved the distribution to be mailed as Christmas checks to stockholders.

Delaware Punch Company of America San Marcos Granada

British Oil Executive Heads to Mexico City for Oil Talks

Mr. A. Asherton, president of Pearce Oil Corporation of Mexico, leads a British concern visiting San Antonio for talks with oil men and Standard Oil representatives. The party arrived Wednesday to confer and depart Thursday for Mexico City seeking a unified answer to questions in the oil industry.

A. Asherton Pearce Oi Corporation Mexico Mexico City San Antonio Standard San

Federal court sentences in DUI and related offenses

Six months in county jail and other terms were handed down in federal court after guilty pleas. The proceedings covered violations of the national prohibition act with multiple defendants receiving jail time ranging up to fifteen months for various offenses.

Soldier reports robbery of uniform and gift during holiday

Private Carlmith of the Fifteenth Field Artillery reported Thursday a theft from his barracks involving a spare uniform and a draft for $123 plus a Christmas gift bras valued at $128. The incident occurred Thursday morning and is being investigated by local authorities.

Christimes Carlmith Fifteenth Field Artillery

Christmas Office Closures Announced by Chamber

The chamber of commerce will close Friday night for the Christmas ball, announced publicity secretary Fred Herndon. Offices will reopen Monday morning.

Chamber of Commerce Fred Herndon

Christmas travel and visits fill San Antonio scenes

Local notices list officials leaving for Austin for holidays and many San Antonio residents visiting relatives. Department staff, merchants, and club members plan trips and gifts as Christmas season activities unfold across the city with between 1920s names and organizations showing in social notes.

Dinner for Foreign Students Planned by Chamber

R W Morrison president of the Chamber of Commerce William Mc Intosh publisher of The Light Albert Grant managing editor of The Express and Ignacio Lozano publisher of La Prensa will speak at the annual holiday dinner by the trade extension department honoring foreign students in San Antonio schools. The dinner begins at 7 o clock Thursday evening at the St Anthony hotel with about two hundred students attending.

R. W. Morrison Chamber of Commerce William McIntosh the Light Albert Grant the Express Ignacio Lozano la Prensa Trade Extension Department The Chamber San Antonio St. Anthony

Two Boys Die Skating Tragedy in Ell River

Christmas Day tragedy claims Fred Thompson age 12 and Eugene Wright age 5 as they fell through thin ice while skating on the Ell river near North Manchester. Local responders recovered the bodies and families mourn the loss on holiday funeral plans.

International News Service North Manchester Ind Fred Thompson Eugene Wright Ell

City Hall Addition Plans Set at $250000

Acting Mayor Phil Wright announced plans for a two story city hall addition to be drawn once the legal and park departments provide specifications. Remodeling cost is $250000, funded by the $3.6 million pond issue. The municipal government will occupy the Dalkowitz Building across the street during construction, with a move around date 15.

City Hall City Legal Department Park Department Phil Wright Dalkowitz Wright

Melliff and Loan Firms Honor Employees With Banquet

Melliff and McAlister Lumber and the San Antonio Building and Loan association held their fifth annual banquet at the St Anthony hotel. Officials praised employee cooperation and each worker received a feather billfold engraved with his name.

Melliff-McAlister Lumber Company San Antonio Building and Loan Association St. Anthony Hotel

Urge Publication of War Records

Washington December 23. A resolution by Rep Andrew Republican Massachusetts calls for publication of official World War records to prevent mutilation and deterioration from exposure and handling. The measure aims to ensure accurate and preserved historical records for public access and study.

Washington Andrew Massachusetts

Christmas Spirited Hubby Locks Wife Out In Rain

An intoxicated husband locked his wife out in the rain after forcing her to sit on the curb all night. She retrieved a pistol, entered the home, woke him, and they went to the police station where he was jailed for disturbing the peace and vagrancy. The wife sought medical aid for exposure and threatening behavior was noted.

Jnil Grippe Hubby

Summer ROTC Camps Announced for Eighth Corps Area

Lieut. Col. Charles Tt Mayo R O T C officer says three summer camps will be held in the Eighth Corps Area during 1927 training season. Between 600 and 700 students are expected to attend. Air ROTC at Fort Crockett Galveston will be taught by the Third Attack Group. Cavalry camp at Fort Clark with First Cavalry units. All other arms at Fort Sam Houston by the Second Division.

Mweraers College and University Reserves Eighth Corps Charles Tt Mayo R. O.T Corps Air Corps R. O. Tlc Fort Crockett Galveston Fort Clark First Cavalry Fort Sam Houston

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