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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1927

Page

12

Moffat Tunnel Dies In Denver Era Engineering Feat

Denver reports President Coolidge set off a blast completing the six mile tunnel through the Continental Divide. The project, begun years after David F. Moffat's death, reduces Denver Salt Lake City distance by 173 miles and cuts grades. East portal at 5500 feet, west at 9195 feet, bore 3600 feet below James Peak.

Denver Domes Peak Continental Divide David F. Moffat Pioneer Western Railroad Moffat Coolidge Washington Hove Salt Lake City Colorado Cali James Peak

France to Seek Debt Arrangement With United States

Premier Poincare according to Echo De Paris will ask Washington if it will consider an arrangement for provisional payments on France’s debts to the United States. The plan would mirror the agreement with Winston Churchill on the British trench debt to Britain.

Paris Poincarey Echo de Paris Washington Administration France United States Winston Churchill Trench Britain

MeO Haller Gage Case Proceedings Set to Begin Monday

In New York on February 19 the case of Harry B. Doherty and Thomas W. Miller moves toward trial with arguments to begin Monday. Federal court sessions were interrupted, Miller offered no defense and Daugherty's counsel wrapped up their defense yesterday on charges of conspiring to defraud the government.

New York Harry B Daugherty Thomas W. Miller Federal Court Miller

Nighttime Radio and Concert Schedule Highlights

A dense listing of radio and live music programs across stations KGHC IEMA ICM CONCERTs and WGY WLW and WLS. It includes orchestras organ performances piano recitals and opera with various start times from early evening to midnight and mentions entertainment topics like markets and cinema.

KGHC Iema Iqdica WOM WOX WEAN Miuric WALAT WGY Ye Uw KREAB ISYW Magic CMON Tecial Wbaar WELT WLW Wis WIAL WOK Uncle Walt WCCO ADEA Oly WEBI WAL WIAA WLS Riv P. Tat Wuni Lybeur Aka Who Chou Was KPC Hiblu KMOX Reciti Wial I Wamua KYW Contit Klds APUY Whasit Wia Poopius Yydbisal Dalkile Bear Wala Mer Keab Symypnony Wesa Tpawriul vendkaQyres WYW Chine Meal CNERC Keny Muse Musi KPRC WBIM Orchestra Wean Orchestra WLI Prenentra Wbo Wiseo WDA Nighthawk Trolle KNX Must Tralle

Love Wrecker Grumpy Hears Honey Lou's Story

Honey Lou Wintley private secretary to Grumpy Wallack head of Wallack Fabric Silks. Angela Allen schemes against Honey Lou while Jack Wallack loves her and Tim Donegal causes trouble. Grumpy gives Honey Lou a check and hints at ongoing gossip as the drama continues.

Honey Lou Wintley Grumpy Wallack Wallack Fabric Silks Honey Lou Ikea Mills Joe Meadows Toya Jack Wallack Angela Allen Honey Low Jack Renlous Sfilve Mayhew Honey Lou Angela Tim Dunugal Honey Tau Tim Angels Boney Lou Tim Donegal Donegal Money Lou Deck Dack Hon’ Lou Angie Ann Tadlow Wallack Mills Margret Grumpy Honey Lau

Margret Helps Honey Lou Facing Jack’s Absence And Debt

Honey Lou visits Grumpy for money as Jack remains away on business. Margret questions Jack’s plans while Honey Lou hopes to stabilize affairs at home with help from Grumpy, recalling their past and family duties. The scene blends domestic tension with looming financial strain.

Paper delivery details for The Light newspaper

The notice urges readers to call Crockett 4040 Cir culation Department to have The Light delivered to their doorstep daily.

Telephone Crockett 4040 the Light

United States Army Aviators Near End of South American Goodwill Flight

Two months after departing San Antonio Texas the goodwill flight of U S Army hydro-planes nears completion of its second division over Central and South America Four aircraft have arrived in Santiago Chile joining the San Antonio which will likely join here before the squadron proceeds to Valdivia and then heads toward Bahia Blanca Argentina The group has traveled about 8500 miles of a planned 20000 mile journey and was welcomed by American ambassador William M Collier and cheering Chileans they will stay three days.

Santiago Chile San Antonio Tex United States Army Central South American Tumaco Colombia Lima Tera San “Antonio Valdivia Argentina Bahia Blanca Mejillonas Coquimbo William M. Collier

Lita Alimony Fight Outlined in Chaplin Case

Los Angeles February 19 Attorneys for Mrs Lita Grey Chaplin plan a campaign to secure alimony once Charlie Chaplin falls under California jurisdiction. Service by publication expires March 17 triggering jurisdiction, with Chaplin then having thirty days to answer the complaint.

Universal Services Los Angeles Lita Grey Chaplin Charlie Chaplin California Cometion

Prince of Wales Cannot Visit. Telegraph Miscommunication

Palm Beach, Feb 19. A shy telephone exchange blocked an invite to the Prince of Wales. An invitation by P. Stumpf, publisher, failed after H.R.H. waited for Anthony J. Drexel Biddle to answer the phone. Diddle was paged with no success.

Palm Beach Prince of Wales Tay Doar P. Stumpf H.R. 1B Anthony J. Drexel Biddle Diddle

Society Leaders Aid Liquor War

Chicago file reports that real society leaders will assist the W. C T U in making drinking unfashionable. Mrs Ella A Boole national president says Mrs Medill Mc Cormick is a prospective assistant and predicts gin drinking will be as bad form as rolling peas home with a knife at table.

Chicago Ella A. Boole Medill McCormick

Model Student Does Not Drink

Bland John T. Loreh, named by Columbia College senior classmates as a model collegian, neither drinks nor smokes. He wears a pot and swears, however.

New York Bland John T. Loreh Colombia

Bootlegging Alien Bootleggers Pays Graft to Shipping Ring

Washington reports that Andrew Purnseth is linked to an annual graft of 33,000,068 or more, tied to a shipping ring that facilitates bootlegging aliens into the country.

Washington Andrew Fpurnseth

Aimee Semple McPherson Tours New York Nightlife

In New York on a three day evangelistic campaign, Aimee Semple McPherson visited Greenwich Village cabarets and Broadway clubs with an escort of eight. She observed dancing and flirtation, noting hard eyes and unhappiness among the patrons and saying she would like to reach the “fluffy-haired girls with rouged lips.” She took extensive notes on her tour of the night life.

New York Aimee Semple McCherson Los Angeles the Evangelist Broadway

Man Held on Assault Charge After Axe Attack

A. Man was arrested after an axe attack on Vilar Veliez 85 at 1205 San Luis Street. Charged with assault to murder, he waived preliminary hearing before Justice Tours Boltz and was remanded to jail in a $100 bond. Veliez received neck and body wounds and was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital.

Vilar Veliez San Luis Street Justice of the Peace Tours Boltz Delat Robert B. Green

Thief Steals Rings and Pearls in El A Robbery

A thief took two rings and a string of pearls from E. J. Siebrecht at 405 Stieren Street. Police were alerted Saturday. Also reported were stolen carpenter tools and auto accessories from Karren Tobias Lumber Co at 1919 South Flores Street and thefts by Mattie Ripon at 1306 Times Range Street of three blankets and bedding.

E.J. Siebrecht Stieren Street Siebrecht Karren Tobias Lumber Company South Flores Street Mattie Ripon Tmsrange Street

Captain Accused in Fatal Crash

An army captain is charged with negligent homicide in a county court Mo L over a fatal pedestrian crash on New Sinuimfels Avenue at Crosby Street. The victim Audra Castillo, 50, died after injuries sustained Wednesday. the warrant was not yet served Saturday morning.

Udra Castillo New Sinuimfels Avenue Crosby Street Castillo

L A Man Suffers Broken Leg After Auto Collision

Francisco Sosus Miguel, 60, of Mercedes Street near Frio City, was injured when an automobile struck him late Friday. Police say he stepped from behind a parked car into the path of the vehicle and walked to Robert B. Green Hospital Saturday with a broken leg and other injuries.

Trancisco Sosus Migual Mercedes Street Frio City Yoai Robert B. Green Hosital

T P A Post to Hear Committee Report

Travelers Protective Association Post announces regular meeting to hear committee report on convention matters. Joe O. Naylor to preside at 9 30 in the army room of the Ganiter hotel.

Travelers Pro Post Hualay Army Ganiter Hotel Joe O. Naylor

Hungry Prowlers Rob Bread Boxes at Several Stores

Bread boxes in front of several stores supplied by Richter Baking are periodically robbed. Henry Nister of Richter Baking is confined to police custody.

Henry Nichter Richter Baking Company Polien

Has Anybody Seen Man With Kitty Theft Report in San Antonio

San Antonio police are on the trail of a thief who stole a Persian cat from Mrs. T. M. McKay of 157 South Street. The report notes the cat is a Persian breed and seeks any sightings or information leading to the suspect.

San Antonio T. M. McKay South Street

Ponselle Inspires With Wagner and Encores At Auditorium

Ponselle sang a Wagner Traum in the second group and more delightful pieces like Hymne Au Soleil and Cavatina from Il Trovatore. Stuart Ness provided refined accompaniment while Ross's instrument fell short on delicate Strauss Tausig passages. the audience favored the rare piano solo over voice.

Punselle

Conduct Funeral For Willie Rankin

The body of Willie W. Rankin aged 47, a two year resident of San Antonio, died Thursday and has been sent to Corsicana, his home, for burial. Surviving is one sister, John K. Salter of Sour Lake, Texas.

Willie W. Rankin San Antonio Corsicana

Six year old bitten by bulldog near home

Pierre Van de Putte, a six year old of 993 West Myrtle Street, was badly bitten on the mangled right arm when attacked by a bulldog near his home Saturday. He is recovering in Robert B. Green hospital.

Pierre van de Putte West Myrtle Street Robert B. Green

Army Orders By Universal Service From Washington D C

Army announces posted orders listing promotions transfers resignations and new assignments. Major Generals McRae and MacArthur Brigadier Generals Layight E Ruttman and others named to classification boards with numerous officers reassigned to Fort Meade Governors Island Kell Field and other posts including Fort Barrancas Nogales and Port Monmouth.

Universal Service Washington, D. C James H. McRae Douglas MacArthur Layight E. Ruttman Martyern-Hill Barnum Frank Parker Michael J. Lenihan John W. Heavey Infantry Philadelphia Walter Reed Hospital Brant Tient Gullimus V. Heidt New Orletts Governor's Islaut N. Yep Sherrart Coleman Q. M McCook Field Ohio Edwin C. Calicutt Co. A. C Allcatraz California Fort MeaArthur Clarence B. T.ober Kelly Field Ducy Lawrence A. Tallyson A.G Kelliv Field Genjamin B. Cassidy A. C Scott Field Minois Wiliam H. Moberis Stephen B. Elkins Fort Teening Hawaiian Department Frederick KR. Andrit Philippine Department Nogales Ariz Clyde C. Banks Fort Thomas Kentucky Bryan Halter Jefferson Barracks Missouri Everett §. Emerson FB. C Henry E. Strickland C. J Fort Barrancas Florida Henry E.iasmussen FE. C Denver Fort Humphreys Virginia Dresden J. Cragan Fort Douglas Utah Port Monmouth New Jersey Intermediare Depot New York John Aloysius Broderick Frederick Edward Haster Little Silver N. d William Leech MacQuillan Weatfled N. J Harry Milton Kennedy Brooklyn Carl Albert Loeb Clarence Jacob Wexter Lewis Austin Christian Maplewood M Tl James Clapham Furnival Portland Herbert Lisle Arthur Staley Stanford Oneonia Isaac Larris Davis Thomas Francie Flynn Justius Carr -Lorentzen Jr Garden City Long Island Aolan Tenny Morrison Tansing Mich Alan David Oppenheimer Baward Abraham Levey Vernon Burcness Smith Wentworth Yell Fry Burke Ne Y Laula Burnett Ostrow Buffalo

Sunday Church Services Across Highland Park and City

A long list of Lutheran and Presbyterian congregations from Highland Park to New Braunfels outlines Sunday school times, sermons, and midweek activities. Notable pastors include F A Neumeister G Falsken W W Lauterbach C Stadler Theo Streny and others with services at various hours and locations.

Baptist churches list Sunday services and leaders

A compiled notice lists Baptist churches with pastors and service times. First Baptist at Fourth and Taylor led by J B Gates offers Sunday school at 9 45 a m and services at 11 a m 7 45 p m. Other listed churches include Calvary Baptist Fredericksburg and Ashby Beacon Baptist and Los Angeles Heights with their respective pastors and service times.

First Baptist Fourth and Taylor J. B. Gates P.ul Wadnesday Calvary Baptist James J. Kellam P. Uyy Beacon Hn ““Baptist Fredericksburg Ashby William H. Joyner Los Angeles Heights George B. Stewart Pruitt Avenue Hoffman Emmanuel Baptist T. G. Long

Christian Churches Bible School and Services Listing

Central Christian at Main and San Pablo led by John W. Darby holds Bible school at 9 30 a m and services 11 a m and 7 30 p m with evening subject Is Saul Among the Prophets. Prospect Hill Christian at 3315 West Commerce Street led by R A White offers Bible school 9 30 a m worship 10 85 a m and 7 30 p m. South Side Christian at Dunning and South Presa with Patrick Henry posts Bible school 9 30 a m worship 11 a m and 7 45 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 15 p m midweek 7 45 p m. Carson Street Christian at 961 Carson Street led by R L Courtney lists Bible school 9 30 a m preaching 11 2 m and 7 30 p m with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and prayer meeting 7 30 p m Wednesday.

Highland Park Luthéran Wammondam New Braunfels F. A. Neumeister Brotherhood A. J. Kroger Rigsby Avenue St. Fauls Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Ow. Laubach Denver Helights Lutheran Nissouri Synod Denver Boulevard C. Stadler Luther Lengua St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Nuevaland South Press A. L. Wolff August Baetke Mount Calvary Evangelical Lutheran, Missouri Synod West Poplar Jackson G. W. Lobeck Mexican Evangelical Lutheran, Missouri Synod West Commerce Mexican Evangelical Lutheran Branch Missouri, Synod Lakeview Avenue S. Coblan Bt. Luke's United Lutheran West Houston Street John T. Gibison Woman's Missionary Society Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Avenue E Fifth Street Paul F. Hein Junior Luther League Zion Lutheran Chapel Cincinnati Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Agunier Elamere J. KR. Haws Christian Endeaver Prospect JU Presbyterian Buena Vista Rosillo Thomas W. Griffiths Christian Endeavor Men of the Church Ping B Street South Pine Omahia A. H. P. McCurdy Padtor Endeavor Societies Heaven Hill Presbyterian Woodlawn Michigan Hunday Hirst Presbyterian North Alanio Ylarlandala Presbyterian Hart and South Flores Lis Denver Y Boulevard Alamo Haights United Presbyterian Townsend and Aloiso McGill A. mi Los Angeles Heights Ogden East Locust Roy PF. Mortis Tom J. Crooks Mocatins Central Christian Main San Paulo John W. Darby Bible School Palace Theater Jesus Saul Among the Prophets Endeavor Prospect Hill Christian West Commerce Street R. A. White South Side Christian Dunning Patrick Henry Carson Street Christian Carson Street R. L. Courtney

Spiritualist meetings and lectures across Houston area

The Spiritualist Research Society and related groups schedule Sunday services and lectures across several venues including Nellie 7 Rigs Street and Crockett hotel. Speakers cover topics on God’s relation to faith Spiritism and divine healing with midweek services and class teaching noted.

Spiritualist Research Society WW. S. A Soledad Street Nellie Rigs East Diesist Sfirst Texas Churcy East Jouston Street McDowell Matagorda Street Glad Denver Boulevard Menquite J. C) Wilder

Christian Science church services and reading rooms listed

The notice lists First Church of Christ Scientist at North Alamo and Fifth with Sunday services at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm, Sunday School, testimonial meeting, and a weekday reading room at 416 Maverick. Second Church at Magnolia and Belknap with services at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm, Sunday School, testimonial meeting, and a reading room at 417 Maverick.

First Church of Christ Scientist North Alamo Fifth Meverick Second Church of Christ, Scientist Magnolia and Belknap Maverick Building

Episcopal services and clergy listings in St Marks St Johns and Christ

The notice lists Episcopal services at St Mark's in Travis Park with Holy Communion at 7 30 p m and 9 a m sermons and 7 30 p m youth services, St Matthias day observances at 6 15 p m, St Johns Burnett Ackberry with church school and prayers, and Christ Church Belknanp Russell with Holy Communion at 7 20 p m and prayer at 9 50 a m, including rector Budlong L B Richarda.

St Mark's Fepiacopal Travis Park Relfe P. Crum St. John's Episcopal Burnett and

Abn Deluge Shocks San Antonio Wholesale Market

Southern California flood effects hit San Antonio on Saturday with Ed Ball oranges rising from 4.60 to 6.35 per crate. Celery priced at 1.75 per dozen bushes due to transport paralysis. Poteet strawberries at 5 per crate. hens 23 cents per pound. harl era 35 cents. eggs 5.50 per cage.

California San Antonio Ed Ball Milton Gugenheim Gugenheim-Goldsmith Company R. T. Pruitt Pruitt Commission Company Paul Jooven Junior Chamber of Commerce Hrallera

Local Produce and Poultry Prices on Wholesale Market

Prices for vegetables and fruit on the local wholesale market include potatoes 3.25 per bushel celery 92.00 per dozen bears 40 cents per dozen wax beans 7.50 per bushel green bears 7 per bushel sweet potatoes 2.60 per 100 pounds radishes 60 cents per dozen parsley 59 cents per dozen carrots 50 cents per dozen tomatoss 3.25 per lug peppers 0.30 per pound etc. Poultry prices show hens 23 cents per pound broilers 33 cents per pound roosters 10 cents per pound turkeys 25 cents per pound fryers 28 to 32 cents per pound.

Rosedale Fiananas Ees Condlad Fryere

Methodist Churches Schedule Almanac

A list of Sunday school times preaching schedules and evening sermons for multiple Methodist churches including Travia Park Alamo Trinity Denver Heights Laurel Heights Hackberry Woodlawn Place Government Hit Prospect Will and Harlandale with pastors names service times and Epworth leagues noted.

Travia Park Navarro and Travis Peal B. Kern Sunany School Alamo Methodist Alamo and Wickes Willian KE. Fischer Trinity Methodist Episcopal Grant and Halsache Marvin M. Culpepper Bllea Epworth Wesley Brotherhood Sunday School Workers Council Laurel Heights Methodist Woodlawn Belknap Philip Cone Fletcher Adule Epworth League Hackberry Methodist Grayson and Pine J. T. Curry Prospect Will Methodist A. W. Williamson Harlandale Methodist South Flores

Religious services and schedules across multiple San Antonio churches

A listing of Sunday schools sermons and midweek services from First Congregational Nolan and Muenzy Tiras t Evangelical Unity Society Unitarian Reorganized Church Nazarene and other faith groups with service times and topics, including Blood Sacrifice and the Christian Religion Jesus the Good Shepherd and Adyar and Its Place in World History.

First Congregational South Presa Carolina W. E James Sundny School Jesus the Good Shepherd Tiras T Evangelical Nolan and Muncey WW. F. Ungerer Christian Endeavor Unity Society Maverick Building Tihi Pe Unitarian Fifth Street John C. Petrie Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints South Flores R. E. Miller Q. O East Houston Street Theosophical Society of San Antonio Central Trust Building T. D. Dawkins Adyar Cass First Church of the Nazarene Bandoval North Colorado J. D. Scott Nw. OY P. S

Mass Times at St Marys Street Catholic Church

St Marys Street church led by Rev A C Dusgeau offers Masses on Sundays at 6 7 8 9 10 11 and 12 o clock with a high mass and sermon 11 am children's mass and evening services with sermon at 745 pm benediction of the blessed sacrament at 343 pm on Friday masses during the week at 639 739 and 815 am/pm

St. Marx's Catholic Church St. Mary's Street A. C. Dusgeau

Campaign for 250000 Sunday school students to start April 1

Nashville news service reports the Methodist Church South will launch a drive April 1 to add 250000 Sunday school students. The Sunday school board aims for a 10 percent membership increase this year led by Dr. J W Shackford as general secretary.

Nashville, Tenn Methodist Church, South J. W. Shackford Sunday School Board

Church Notices From Beacon Heights Denver Heights and Grove

Church of Christ Beacon Heights conducts Bible classes and multiple services led by Roy H Lanier. Denver Heights Church at 401 Porter St led by Arthur Slater offers classes and services with training and prayer meetings. Grove Aged Church at Grove Ave with Harvey Scott holds Bible study, sermons, and a weekly men's training class.

Beacon Hs Church Christ Magnolis Grant Roy H. Lanier Denver Heights

Dance events fill weekends at halls around town

Listings show multiple dances each weekend across venues like Toudouze hall and Prinz hall with bands such as Mid-Nite Gwls and Merrymakers. Highlights include George Washington birthday dance February 24 and Yeomen prize masquerade Monday the 21st at W O W hall.

Converse Labor Temple George Washington Yeomen Prize W. O. W. Hall

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