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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1927

Page

11

Farm Relief Bill Moves to House for Consideration

Washington Feb 12 The McNary-Haugen farm relief bill advances from the Senate by eight votes and heads to the House as a substitute for a pending measure. Supporters push passage, but veto risk looms if the bill is not identical to the Senate version.

Washington D.C Senate House Coolidge Thay Senat Warrior-Labor Walsh Montana Tost Harrison Mississippi McKeller Democrat Tenessee Frarrison Bledsoe Federal Farm Board McKellar Tennessee Simmons North Carolina Curtis

Peaches Fad Captivates Bermuda Winter Audience

In Hamilton Bermuda February reports say the “Peaches” craze among wintering Americans drew social attention. Mrs Frances Tartan Throwning and daughter Carolyn Chamberlain Ternan entertained guests including Virginia Wirth of Molossburg and Edward West Browning, reflecting a brisk social scene as natives and visitors mingle amid exclusive events.

Hamilton Bermuda Fort Vietoria Frances Tortan Pire Carolyn Chamberlain Ternan Tourse Virginia Wirth Molossburg Old Dominion Edward West Browning Danes Tomor Boermuda

Whitman Burial Plans Awaited After Death in Texas

Funeral arrangements for Toverty Whitman 85 of Archer City are being prepared after his Thursday night death in a local hospital. Whitman, a longtime figure in the area drug trade, is survived by his father AL Whitman of Big Sandy and three sisters and two brothers.

Whitman Toverty Whitman Archer City AL Whitman Big Sandy

Court rules a man may drive his own car

In Atlanta on February 12 the Supreme Court held a husband has no right to control a wife's movements including driving an automobile even when tied to a marriage. The ruling clarifies spousal autonomy in shared or separate property cases.

Court Atlanta Supreme Court

Hunt for Sparrows Over Australia Feared

In Australia a controversial hunt targets two sparrows deemed undesirable aliens by authorities. The plan involves capturing or shooting the birds from a ship, raising fears they could proliferate and threaten native ecosystems and European interfaces.

Australia

Love Scandal at Wallack Mills Ends in Quiet Wedding

Honey Lou Wallack secretaries at Wallack Fabric Mills becomes entangled with Jack Wallack and Tim Donegal amid jealous schemes by Angela Allen. Jack discovers infidelity, Angela manipulates Honey Lou into debt, and a private ceremony follows as tensions linger.

Honey Lou Jicntley Margret Honey Lou Juck Wallacks Angela Jack Tuck the Bend Honey You Duck Tim Donegal Tim Finney Foy

Night of Secrets and a Town Bristling With Rumor

Honey Lou returns to her flat after a night with Angela and Timothy Donegal and faces suspicion when Taek reads a local newspaper story about Angela Newton Allen and Mrs Jack Wallack. As Honey Lou battles fear and guilt, she recalls the tense morning and Jack Wallack Jr’s cold accusation while the town’s bootlegging scandal tightens around her.

Jack Wallack Jr Jack Angela Miss Allen Honey Lov Taek Bate Honey Lou Money Lou Timothy Donegal Angel Donegal Atk Angela Newton Allen Jack Wallack Miss Ammlew Timothy Done Onegal Giraige Honey Tan Tee Honey Low Lindey Jae Miochy

Have The Light Delivered at Home

Announcement urging home delivery of The Light newspaper through the Circulation Department Crockett 4040. It promotes daily doorstep delivery and emphasizes convenient access to the paper at home.

Telephone Crockett 4040 the Light

Washington's Washington Historians Spar Over Mary Ball

James M. Beck denounces so called garbage historians at Wakefield Va as he defends Mary Ball Washington and the moral character of the first lady. Maj. Gen. Summerall stresses preservation of Washingtonian ideals and institutions at any cost.

Washington George Washington James M. Beck Unite States Wakefield National Memorial Association Wakefield Mary Ball Charles P. Summerall

Oklahoma asks boundary hearing on Texas Oklahoma line

Attorney General Edwin Dabney of Oklahoma seeks a Supreme Court rehearing of the Texas Oklahoma boundary dispute. A re-survey in progress could move the boundary east, risking thousands of acres of land for the Oklahoma State University.

Oklahoma Leveler Washington Edwin Dabney Supreme Court Oklahoma State University

Broadcast Schedule of Evening Radio Concerts and Talks

A dense list of radio stations and programs airing tonight including WMAQ WGY KYW WLS WCCO WBBM WEAF WHIS KMOX WLIB WLW and many others. Items mention orchestras choirs bands and theatre programs with times ranging from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The schedule emphasizes music and live performances across multiple stations.

KMA WBS Dantner Weap WMAQ Jones Varry Keab WGY Musle Kyw WBA Wrolteetrits WMBM WOR WGN Uncle Walls Fordwood Glenn WCW Klps Studiny WAT WBBM Wain Studias Kean Wean Orchestiar Waaq Stidies Dale Wamak Snide KTHS Wham Pensrn Rire San Rod Ommie HYP Emrmrivial KPO KRPRG Ethany WHBM WEEE Orchosa WRAA Orchestra WSAT Anestra KOA Moric WDAP Trail WFAA RII

Cuban survey squadron to map Atlantic coast survey routes

Privy Loening amphibian planes led by pilots depart Philadelphia for a four month voyage along the Atlantic coast to Key West and Brownsville Texas. The Cuban survey squadron will photograph lighthouses and coast landmarks and study Gulf coast stopover anchors.

Tay Universit Service Wastington Bol Philadelphia Atlanic Key West Brownsville Tex Navy Department Cuba Cuban Survey Squadron James Z. Davis Christian F. Sebilt F. Deletier WJ. Wohin Navy Nokionis Hannibal Cardenas Isle of Pines Gulf Unite States

Habits Show At Temper In German Leader Analysis

Berlin reports General Erich Ludendorff's temper as inferred from bread breaking habits. Professor Hugo Vogel explains how Ludendorff shapes bread into pellets to signal mood, with slow one handed motions implying hunger and quick or dual handed actions hinting brewing storms or bad temperament.

Berlin Erich Ludendorff Hugo Vogel Tito Tavlendorff Vorel

Fencing Regains Popularity in Europe Across Nations

Fencing resurges in Europe with notable champions. Lucien Gauslin, famed for swordsmanship, is named the most popular French sporting figure in a contemporary newspaper contest. Carpenter ranks second.

Europe Panin Lucien Gauslin Carpentier Secanil

Former Enemies Now Partners in New York Business

Former foes Itu dolph Koster and Thomas Gillen once fired on each other in Manners during wartime. Koster served in the Prussian Guards while Gillen was with the 10nd Engineers. They are now business partners in New York and attend reunions of Gillen's old unit.

New York Itudolph Koster Thomas Gillen Mlanders Ester Gillen Koster

Alimony Denied in Pennsylvania Case of Wife’s Dancing

In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania County Judge John M Fine refused alimony requests from wives who performed dances to attract support from their husbands.

Wilresbarrt, Pa John M. Fine

Dance and social notices at Midway and surrounding venues

Local listings describe dances and social events at Midway and nearby halls with music by various acts. Notices mention costumes for rent, masquerade dances, weekly dances on weekends, and Valentine events. several venues are listed including MacDona Shooting Club and Martinez with specifics on dates and times.

Workers letters on treatment of labor rise in column

A flood of letters from workers and foremen urges better employer relations and respectful management. Foremen are criticized for hardboiled attitudes while rails and railroad workers call for fair pay, safety, and honest dealings to boost production and initiative.

Washington Forbes,y

Pearl Opening Oysters Purio RN Feb 12

In a 2000 Pearl Opening case a worker sought a replacement after a job failed. The fourth person found a pearl valued at 200 dollars, though the text is garbled and unclear about final actions or names.

Siart Et Col

France Faces Century-Old Bill in Fortunes Found

Paris report recounts a dusty historic note about a century old debt. An English phrase hints at calculated compound interest that could yield a fortune of about a hundred billion franks for a man and his child in Verdun.

Paris Verdin

Berlin Gambling Societies in Decline

Berlin authorities report that gambling halls that proliferated in the west end in recent years are waning as police monitoring increases and public scrutiny grows.

Berlin Fierlin

Sunday Church Services Across City Faiths and Denominations

A fragmented listing outlines Sunday services at numerous churches including First Presbyterian, Westingter Presbyteriia, Madison Square Weabsterian, United Presbyterian groups, Grace English Evangelical Lutheran, Lutherans of various parishes, and Missouri Synod congregations. It notes preaching times, Sunday schools, midweek services, and Endeavor activities with multiple pastors and locations across the area.

Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Avedte Pau Tela Sungay Aehual Sylach Gay Gate A Mikey Premehteg TL A Ann the Crown Comey Luther Teagut Ted Pomm Tiessdays Mievermmiens Luther Neri Pine Mason Thea Soho A. Daly Tay P.m Anil A. Om. Vietitur Die Lutheran Chapel Einnath Thursiey Sfeernes Alex Georges West Woodlawn Avenue Missouri Synod Phar Jacksony Kuona Vista Xtree U. A. Morchett Sunning Seld Servic Oom St. Tunky's Enstedt Kustsnh Lutheran Seto West Houston John Wy Yangelical Tartheran Mission Issonuri Synod Lateavies & Coblan Sunda Tipisita Ome Main Plaza Stadler Denver

Christian church services and classes schedule across multiple locations

Central Christian at Main and San Ve deo hosts men’s Bible class at 9:30 a.m and sermons at 11 a.m and 7:30 p.m. Prospect Hill Christian on West Commerce lists Bible school at 9:30 a.m worship at 10:45 a.m and 7:30 p.m with Christian Endeavor at 6:50 p.m. Carson Street Christian at 81 Carson offers Bible study at 10:50 a.m and Christian Endeavor at 2:30 p.m.

Central’ Christian Main San Vedeo John W W. Darby Vinister Ibie Palace Theaters Mt Savior Prospect Hill Christian Christhan A. White Bible School Christian Endeavor Carson Street Carson R. L. Gourtney Bible Sthual

Methodist church schedule and evening sermons listed

A lengthy church calendar lists multiple Methodist congregations with pastors, service times, Sunday schools, and evening sermons. It notes topics such as What We Have In Common a Plea for Christian Unity and Love the Church with Epworth leagues active, plus midweek and board meetings across several locations.

Vis Park Navarra Paul B. Kern Suni Simiary Society Mongar Kaurel Heights Windl Belk Epworth P. An Montana Jim Epworth Leasues Heights Methodist Denver Bahler Boyl New Braunfels Smith Oiher Amo Wickes Elsworth Lenge W. Long Pastor Sanjaya Prospect Hill Weow Sun Si Epworth Yon Wyst MocRimey Avenue South M. Verry Ge Tms Woodlawn Place Methodist Worllawn Zarazcinora Avenue

Religious Notices and Services Across Multiple Churches

A fragmented list shows Baptist and other church activities across cities including Denver Fredericksburg and Los Angeles. It notes pastors and morning services with scattered times and locations such as San Antonio Military Academy and Emmanuel Baptist, reflecting a broad, period church schedule.

Baptist Temple Denver Boulevard St. Anthony Bible Sriiags Beacon Hill Gantt Rond Ashny Fredericksburg Fan Antonio Primitive Baptist Ball San Antonio Military Academys Annes Wickman Tinmanuel Baptist T. C. Lone Bible Hs A. Mt Neta Los Angele Baptist

St Mary’s church holds daily prayers and services

The parish announces a series of evening activities at St Mary’s Church including catechism, Mass, and rosary with daily sessions and a weekly schedule. Children attend a mass at 80 each evening along with prayers and services. gatherings occur each weekday with a Saturday exception.

St. Mary’ Dussearns

Religious Notices From Local Congregations

A cluttered list of church services and times across multiple denominations. Details include Congregational, Unitarian, Nazarene, Latter Day Saint, and other groups with morning and evening worships, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and youth activities at various streets and addresses.

Spirituallen Church Meeting At Croelers Hotel

The Church of Harmony Spiritualists holds a meeting at the Croeleers hotel this evening. A discussion on the Viardon Burroughs case is slated for the session with witnesses and attendees noted for today’s agenda.

Los Elwols West Suma Church of Harmony Croeleers Betel

Church of Christ Meeting Opens at Veer Broadway

A garbled OCR entry notes a Church of Christ gathering with prayer meeting and study seminary activities. Mentions avenue church and a Wednesday schedule with women’s auxiliary and gospel training sessions.

Pont Werthesdiays Greve Avenue Aevemara Bae Vie Atudy Soramunion Chassayy Vrayer Mertin

Wilkins Arctic expedition to begin from Seward en route to Fairbanks

Australian explorer Captain George H. Wilkins plans a second attempt to probe the Arctic north of Alaska. He leaves Seward for Fairbanks with Carl B. Heilson and a crew to establish a temporary base and prepare a flight to Point Barrow using three planes. The Wilkins-Detroit News Arctic expedition aims to resume last year’s failed effort despite prior misfortune.

Seattle Wash Alaska George H. Wilkins Seward Pairbanks Carl B. Hielson A. M. Smith Howard Mason Walter A. Hemrick Rass Orville H. Porter Fairbanks Point Barrow Tip Arctic Wilkins-Detroit News Noble Barrow

Junior College to Present Three One-Act Plays

The Curtain club of San Antonio Junior College presents three one acts under Miss Ruth Lee Kennedy and Miss Juanita Bass. Plays include Smoking by Bensyeute The Little Stove House by Calderon and Don Juan Psychologist by D Belle Branum with Lela Dean Sullivan Luther Moore Winnie Belle Pfeiffer untie Baskin Edwin Moffett and Margaret Van Cleve among principals. Herbert Carnegie will sing The Volga Boatmen and the SJ C orchestra will play. Curtain at 8 15 PM.

Beethoven San Antonio Junior College Ruth Lee Kennedy Juanita Bass Bensyeute Calderon Don Juan D. Belle Branum San Marcos Lela Dean Sullivan Luther Moore Winnie Belle Pfeiffer Nuntie Baskin Edwin Moffett Margaret van Cleve Laverne Johnson Marvin Price Herbert Carnegie Volga Boatmen San Antonio Junior College Orchestra

Italian Princess Giovanna Courted by Eight Suitors

London Feb 12 Informationnews reports three ardent suitors from Prussia Bavaria and Austria seek an alliance with the Italian Savoy line. They pursue Princess Giovanna twenty and daughter of the King and Queen of Italy amid royal court intrigue.

Sergios London Hohenzollern Prussia Wittelsbach Bavaria Hapsburg Austria Savoy Italy Giovanna

Farmers to Plant Tomatoes For 1927

It is estimated that 80 percent of the 1921 acreage in Smith and Cherokee counties will be set to tomatoes this spring. Farmers view tomatoes as staple despite depressant prices in some seasons. Poor grades last year blamed for losses versus a hearty crop.

Txler Smith Cherokee

Hit Run Motorist Sought by Police

Ron Antonio police seek four hit and run motorists after Juan Mendez was struck near VL Paso street and the IG N railway tracks. The vehicle fled before license details were secured.

Ron Antonio Juan Mendez Division Avenue VL Paso Street IG N

Aimee Semple McPherson Opens Lancaster Revival

Aimee Semple McPherson arrives in Lancaster on February 12 to launch a three day revival at Universal Service. The event opens amid farewell tributes by friends and a hallelujah mood as the preacher-evangelist begins the series.

Universal Service Lancaster Penn Aimer Semple McPherson

Heartbeats Heard Over Loud Speakers At Penn

University of Pennsylvania students use an electric stethoscope to magnify heart sounds and project them through loud speakers in a experimental display.

University of Pennsylvania

Nacogdoches Leaders Convene Over Hospital Plan

City leaders in Nacogdoches consider a hospital project amid regional talks. A $150,000 grant is referenced as a possible catalyst for the local effort, with discussions slated for the coming week.

Boryreas

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