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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1927
Page
3
A 20-year-old coed Marion Meyers confessed to attempting to rob a Vermilion bank vault. Authorities believed no accomplices assisted. She faced a third degree burglary charge with up to fifteen years in prison.
Anti-Saloon League counsel Warne SB. Wheeler denounced Al Smith and Al Ritchie in a service remark. The report notes references to New York and Maryland figures and hints at political reform aims. A classified ad promotion runs alongside the coverage.
A Sunday informal home gathering honored educator W B Seeley of Colibis San hie Bloom and other guests in a decorated living room with ink roses candles and spring blossoms. Announcements note Miss Farrel Evist’s engagement at EpIsopal church and visits from various relatives and friends across San Antonio Woodlawn and Brookly.
In San Antonio, society circles honor Miss Norma Lee Sharps and Mrs. Taylor with Valentine themed decor and dining. Guests included Elag Hammonds est Jackson, Mesdames Lehr, Hall, Leonard, Ruck, Selina Bain, Waters, Thomasson, Starr, Rowland, and many others. Events feature decorating plans for Ross Volunteers festivities in April, luncheons, and a noted bridge party at Alamo Country Club with prize winners listed.
The History club hosted Col C F Martin of Fort Sam Houston for a talk on world peace with quotes from his wife’s bestseller. Mrs Eugene Hays sang Let us have peace while Bertha Aarbner played piano. Members and guests attended social hour and a picnic at Brackenridge with clubs and church groups present along Carson Street.
An embryo lamorrman is Rought Mondas following the theft of a heavy pair of shoes and a Toumberjack sweater from the Government Suppdy company. 219 Rast Crromeren strorr. The thief broke into a display window.
A garbled classified style ad lists numerous items and remedies including tonics, pills, and tonics promising money making and health benefits. The text mentions addresses on Sheena Pie Chitaro Seawall Peeetve and names Folmye Holley, Ter Camjotend, and Faley Wilts with vague claims of widespread help and a request to send for the products.
The club calendar lists numerous gatherings across San Antonio groups including the Young Women's Christian Association, San Antonio Musical Club, Kappa Alpha Theta, Business Girls clubs, Daughters of the Republic, National Council of Jewish Women, and other civic groups. Events span receptions, luncheons, and evening meetings at venues such as the St. Anthony hotel and city hall, with times ranging from early morning to evening, reflecting a busy schedule of volunteer, cultural, and social activities in the community.
The Mothers' club of Ursuline Academy will meet Wednesday at 2 30 in the school auditorium. All members are urged to attend.
Thief broke into Reverend Williams home at 12 West Cypress Street while he preached Sunday night. A bottle of perfume was stolen, according to police.
A thief cut a screen on TR Fe Street and took $6 worth of clothing. The incident occurred Monday, with a toterce misread date and no injuries reported. Police are investigating and reviewing nearby surveillance for clues.
The general council of the National League of Women Voters will meet in Washington on April 20 and 21. Delegates from local chapters are expected to attend to discuss program priorities and advocacy for women's issues.
Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson blamed the devil for difficulties with District Attorney Asa Keyes over the sensational kidnapping case. She continued a coast to coast tour praising renewed faith at Angelus Temple with new members and churches reported in the past three months and month.
William Nelson Taft editor of the Retail Ledger spoke to the San Antonio Advertising Club at the St Anthony hotel on What Is Wrong With Retail Advertising. He urged practical modern retailing insights. Visitors were invited to attend Crystal Palace ice skating Monday night. Fred Herndon presided at the bar.
A. Pitts and TL Beery at Kelly Field will depart San Antonio on Wednesday with two DE A4M planes for San Diego and return with two Douglas observation planes. The move marks the first of eight new observation planes to be brought here from San Diego, announced Monday.
London bishops have proposed eliminating the word obey from the Church of England marriage service as part of revising the Ep i scopal Book of Common Prayer, a matter the House of Bishops has been studying for some time.
An 11 year old Brunhilda Koellner was found safe after Lillian Hoehstrasser, charged with kidnapping, surrendered to her attorney in the Herald and Examiner office.
Mrs G TR Taylor of Nolan Street reports a peanut theft after thieves cut a wire fence during the night. Four hens and three roosters were taken, leaving the coop seemingly vacant by Monday morning.
A 40-year-old man was taken into custody Monday by Detectives Herbst to Hardcastle and will be held for Tennessee authorities to answer to a charge of embezzlement. Chief I. O. Miller received the warrant from Sheriff G. H. Binkley of Springfield. San Antonio officers report the man as the bank cashier who allegedly embezzled funds.
Universal Service reports that new sketches of elephant heads on Yucatan temple ruins, found in a Newberry manuscript, may shed light on Mayan origins. British archaeologist J R Thompson, formerly assistant curator at the Field Museum, led the discovery and now heads a British Museum expedition to Lubantuum, Central America.
An old sanitary pads era ends with Kotex promising modern protection for women. The ad touts Kotex as highly absorbent and odor reducing, suitable for hours of activity, and available at stores with discreet purchase. It emphasizes affordability and asserts only Kotex is truly like Kotex.
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