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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1926

Page

19

Derry Ends Friendship with Tony After Night on the Boat

In a tense sea journey, Derry confronts Tony Landor about revelations and her reputation. Tony questions innocence while stressing care for Derry, as Bev Greenway’s anger simmers and a decisive ending nears. The scene ends with a dramatic, unresolved exchange.

Derry Deery Preston Smith Tony Bev Greenway Corcoran Beverly Greenway Anthony Landor

Derry Entanglements and Secrets at The Recherche

Derry, a young woman supported by Verry Thomas, navigates romance and social intrigue as employer Ostrander leaves abroad. Admirers include Beverly Greenway and Dick Otley who is revealed as Dick Elway. Tony Landor funds a dress. Willowdean French reappears. a fogbound night aboard Otley’s boat and a swimmer sighting add suspense.

Verry Thomas Tony Landor Mr. Ostrander Derry Beverly Greenway Preston Smith Mark Alderman Dick Otley Martin Cole Walter Blakely Clus Otley Dick Elway Tony

Name Street For Fence Name Street For Fence

Postmaster P G Lucas recalls Codar street name origin from cedar fences built on the early one block street in prairie era mud and sidewalks. He notes cedar posts defined the street and fences, with later cinder sidewalks easing muddy conditions.

Codar Street P. G. Lucas

Orchard Planting Demo Held At Hoffman Orchards

Fred W. Mally, Bexar county agricultural agent, will present an orchard planting demonstration Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Somerset Hoffmann orchards. Rain postponed Thursday’s event. The talk will cover scientific orchard management.

Fred W. Mally Bexar County Somerset Hoffman Orchards Mally

Atten Drinka Gatnip Keeps Her Figure

A quirky read about a cat named Attten Drinka Gatnip living on West Agatita Avenue. The feline reportedly thrives on specially prepared tea and remains lively through the day, though some doubt tea alone can sustain life.

Attten Drinka Gatnip P. i Coattbar West ‘Agatita Avenue Kitty

Music Hath Its Chansy Teachers

Music has charms to soothe the savage breast and to arouse other emotions. In Emerson School Mrs Kate Schenck directs daily phonograph study to gauge pupil responses to good music and identify emotions depicted in passages.

Emerson School Kate Schenck

Postoffice Saves Uses Army Trucks in Delivery

A saving of considerably more than $1000 has been achieved by the San Antonio post office this holiday season through using army trucks to deliver Christmas packages. Col P J Hennessey, coordinating officer for Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Colorado and Arizona, reports the efficiency and cost cut.

San Antonio P. J. Hennessey Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Colorado Arizona

Auto Strikes Street Car Injuring Two in City

Raymond Perez and his sister Lupia Perez of 217 Hidalgo Street were injured Friday morning when their car struck a street car at Goliad and Water streets. Both received treatment at Robert B. Green Hospital. injuries described as not serious.

Raymond Perez Lupia Peres Hidalgo Street Goliad Water Streets Robert B. Green Hospital

Man Improved After Neck Injury From Auto Crash

J. A. Pullin, operator, had a broken neck in a motor accident near Robstown en route to Laredo. He reached the Santa Rosa Infirmary Wednesday night and spent a comfortable night, attendants reported. About 1200 paid-up life insurance policies were issued to the employer of the Central Power and Light Co and associates Friday by FE.3B. Neiswarger, general manager.

J. A. Pullin Santa Rosa Infirmary Pullin Robstown Central Power and Tight Company Neiswarger

Students Form Cheshire Cheese Club at L A Junior College

The junior college in Los Angeles has formed a literary club named Cheshire Cheese with 13 charter members. Vona Laswell serves as vice president and Willie Zelle Mc Nair is president.

L. A.’s Junior College Cheshire

Carroll Girls Affiliation Approved by Dr Iften RK Carroll

The Carroll Girls receive an affiliation on a junior college in the Raleigh department. Education, mathematics, Bible, Spanish and history are listed as fields. The affiliation takes effect in the current term, according to Carroll the president.

Department of Raeligh Carroll Ifuten RK. Carroll

Anaresti Finds River Depth Shows No Submarines

Inspector notes San Antonio river shallow at daylight after overnight watch. Tip suggested cargo at Houston Street bridge, but river read only two feet deep with no submarine sightings.

Anaresti San Antonio Fie Que Houston Street

Junior College Literary Chooses Cheshire Cheese Name

The San Antonio Junior College literary sorority adopts the Cheshire Cheese name after the famed eighteenth century club. Founding thirteen charter members include Willie Zelle McNair as president and Vona Lasswell as vice president. Plans include a series of one act plays at the college scout.

Goodewits San Antonio Junior College Samuel Delmson Oliver Goldsmith Joshua Theynelds Willie Zelle McNair Vona Lasswell College Scout

Famed Red Grange to Be Honored at Students Dance

Harold Red Grange and other football stars will attend San Antonio’s professional football program as guest honorees at the Homecoming Collegiate German dance. The event runs from midnight Christmas Eve to 4 am Christmas morning at IK of CG hall, with Alphonse Trent’s 12 piece orchestra. The All-College club sponsors the dance and an All-University event follows at 9 o'clock Christmas night.

Harold “Red” Grange San Antonio CG Hall Alphonse Trent All-College All-University

Barbers and the Psychology of Hair Shape Craft

A historical piece argues barbers blend science and art to shape heads, shaping not just hair but perception. It cites E. O. Elgin of the Tirehonnet shop as a voice on the barber’s psychological influence, claiming hair design can alter confidence and appearance, with the barber managing bumps and contours to fit head shape.

E. O. Elgin

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Cole Polly and Pals Cliff Sterrett Old Club England Vona Laswell Junior College Red’ Grange
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