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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1926

Page

5

War Department Air Corps Under Gun By Senate Panel

The House military affairs committee plans a sweeping inquiry into the war department focusing on the air corps. Secretary of War Davis, Assistant Secretary Davison, and Maj. Gen. Mason St. Patrick are expected to testify. The panel seeks a detailed report on progress toward the five year expansion program approved by Congress.

Universal Services Washington Air Corps Ihense Military Affairs Committee Congress San Davis Eretary Davison Mason St. Patrick Air ‘Corps W. Frank James Michigan

First Baptist Church Safe Break-In Thwarted

Burglars forced the combination dial from a safe in the First Baptist Church office at Fourth and Taylor but fled before robbing the iron box. The broken safe was found by secretary Mrs. J G Scagin when she opened the office Tuesday morning. Detectives say entry remains mysterious as all doors and windows were locked and a Monday night board meeting is suspected as the intrusion point.

First Baptist Fourth and Taylor Straits J. G. Scaggin J.E. Gates the City Federation of X. P.uze

John Currier 65 Mississippi Native Buried in Texas

Services for John Morgan Currier 65 a native of Corinth Mississippi and longtime San Antonio resident were held Tuesday at the chapel Porter Lating parlors He is survived by his wife Fannie Owen Carrier five daughters Maggie May Gainer Eunice Benton and five sons Charles Carrier W C Carrier D Frank and J M Carrier Interment was made in Boselawa Cemetery

John Morgan Eunice Benton Houston Charles Carrier Dallas W. S. Garrier Oklahoma City X D Frank J. MM. Garrier San Antonio W. CG. Gurrier Fort Worth Boselawa Getietery

Thieves Stripped Car Then Evaded Police Chase

A speeding car stripped of tires and parts by unknown thieves escaped as a police squad led by Captain Moglie arrived too late. The target vehicle owned by Mrs. Carey Towel was found on Zerza-Tora and Laredo streets after tires and parts were removed. A passing wrecker operator alerted authorities.

Carey Towel la Ayedue Zerza- Tora Laredo Moglie

San Antonio Notes Highlight Local Figures and Holiday Visitors

Federal narcotics officer Spot Lights visits Sheriff James Stevens in San Antonio while Sheriff and county clerks discuss pursuit of crime. Milwaukee visitors Mr. and Mrs. Abraham arrive to spend three weeks with Jerome and Mrs. Harris. Navy enlistments include Arthur Poe and three San Antonians. Community events feature Scout work, Christmas programs, and local officials sharing hunting tales and urban news.

Roy Adams Houston San Antonio James Stevens Tea Abraham Milwaukee Jerome K. Harris Abraham Northwest F Mar Toepperwein Leon Springs Boy Scout Troop No. 41 Heneffey Ceméntville Santa Claus Santa FE. A. Bancock Hal Louisville

Graydon Named Sheriff in Cook County With Clean Up Pledge

Charles B. Graydon was sworn in as Cook County sheriff amid promises to root out crime “hellholes” in county towns. Board member William Busse cited Graydon’s pledge to sanitize the area, following the resignation of Peter M. Hoffman who cited enforcement limits of prohibition and recently faced related legal troubles.

Chicago Dee Charles B. Graydon Cook County William Busse Peter M. Hoffman

Vintage cosmetics and tonics price list items

A catalog-like listing shows various face powders, hair tonics, and hair care products with prices ranging from 35 cents to 3 dollars. Brands include Bradley’s, Danderine, Piver, Pinaud, and Wildroot among others, with items like Face Powder, Hair Tonic, and Hair Dyes.

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