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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1927

Page

10

Tourist parade to showcase decorated cars and prize dinner

Plans call for a fourth annual tourist parade with prizes donated by local merchants for best decorated cars. A prize dinner will honor tourists from the state with the largest representation. Ralph Durkee announced arrangements and 2500 attendees expected for a 12:20 barbecue at San Pedro Park after the parade.

Conopug Club Ralph Durkee Canopus Club Otis M. Farnsworth San Pedro Park Durkee Bob Burns Kenedy Tiiois San Antonio San Pedro Avenue

Bids Requested for Sulphur Springs Road Project

The county seeks sealed bids for a road project from the Taster road to Stuart road in Rexar Precinct 4. Bids must include a certified or carrier's check equal to five percent of the bid. The county may reject any or all bids. Kendall, County Auditor.

A. Om Stuart Road Cam Rexar Ae Kendall

Court Proceedings From Texas Appeals Arise In Austin

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and Fourth Court of Civil Appeals released decisions on Wednesday. Many cases were affirmed or reversed and remanded, with motions for rehearing filed and judgments reformed or affirmed for listed appellants and parties across Dallas Tarrant and Bexar counties.

Court OF Criminal Appeals Austin A. Tair Grayon Juan Gonzales Kimble John Kirks Poyter Winfield Rogers Camp Materson Grays Polk Junny Reneau Dallas W. L. Fin Parker Rick Hamilton Riffin Lewis Steelmar Dm Wiggin Hardn M. M. Burington Shackelford Clifford Brackiwel Coryell Trank Wall San Augustine Stony Armatrong Roger Mitchell Jimmie Evans Mike Beaty Tarrant Arthur Horn Ignacia Munez Irion Clave Pattrick Jefferson Sim Henry Freestonett D Smith Evans San Augusine Gillesp Jim Franklin Eastland Jamies ¢. Gorman Sturry Paul Leblanc Dan Patterson Limestone Guy McFavian Hopkins Clifford Taylor Botter Wlow Spillman Potter Tots Grant Wood Bert Willams Gillespie Dennis Hutson Bosque Pink Hutson H. F. Stigter Taylor S. Birdwell Gilmer Marshall Henderson T. G. Davis Tor Bret J. M. Logan Franklin B.C. Care Wichita Mationeen H. B Jeff Jones Navarr Stars Stephens Pete Carlisle Mills J. Ms. Ashlock Deaf Smith Alton Kiser Grayson E. L. Snelson Knox Fourth Court of Civin Pearth Court of Civil Appeals Household Furniture Company H. C. Sterrie Bexar Grand Lodge Josephine Fenner A. Ahrens International Great Northern Railway Company T. B. Devareaux EL Rowe

Good Will Trade Tour To Visit Territory Opened By Rail

A good will trade squadron representing the Chamber of Commerce, Manufacturers' association, Clearing House association and San Antonio Jobbers' association will depart Thursday morning for a three day tour of the territory between San Antonio and Houston opened up for San Antonio by the re establishment of the Alamo Special of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Lines. Wolfe of the chamber trade extension department will head the trip.

Chamber of Commerce, Manufacturers’ Association Clearing House Association San Antonio

Big Ten Standings Shakeup After Last Night’s Games

Indiana loses leadership as Ohio State wins big and Michigan’s 94 21 victory over Iowa reshuffles the ten team slate. Iowa drops from a four way tie with Wisconsin Michigan and Purdue. Michigan beats Chicago.

Big Ten Chicago Indiana Ohio State Buckeyes Asin Michigan Iowa Hatesult Wisconsin Purdue

Pirates Expected on Coast on Thursday

Pirates bound for spring training in Paso Robles will arrive in Los Angeles on Thursday. The Pittsburgh Pirates, led by Donie Bush, bring 30 people including trainers and reporters. Most are pitchers and catchers and plan light workouts this week with full training starting March 1.

International Los Angeles Erdranes Pittsburgh Pints Donie Bush Los An Paso Ruble

Yale Merman Ties World Swim Record

Yale merman ties world swim record at the New York Toss Club Carnette pool. He equals the wards record and matches the intercal opiate mark with a 1 minute 42 point seconds time.

Yale Merman NEW Waves A. Tonnes Wer O Fam J. B. Wohl New York Carnette Tohney Weismalter Binais Athletic Iin

Vanitie Mainmast Longest on Record

The Vanitie, a yacht in the New York Yacht Club circuit, is reported to carry the longest mainmast on record, amid a rivalry with Thomas Lipton’s Shamrock and Resolute. The vessel, noted for a 144 foot mast, aims to outpace Resolute in the series to defend Sareren’s Day, with races sailed off Newark.

Vanite Ker Sraeren Wien

Washington Courage Inspires Through Hard Work and Faith

A Forbes homage to Washington portrays him as a man who chose hardship over ease, inspiring others with faith, resolve, and strenuous effort. It presents brief homilies on self reliance, perseverance, and forward thinking, urging readers to trust themselves and work diligently.

Washington

Rogera to face arson charge in Williamson County

Rogera, a woman described as a girl bandit, is charged with arson tied to a vacant building burning near a bank in Read Rock. Her attorney John Cofer says the case will be heard in Georgetown on March 22 after a delay from February 28. An additional robbery with firearms case in Hays County links her to the Farmers National Bank holdup at Buda with a stolen $1000.

International ESTIN Rogera Williamson County Georgetown John Cofer Cofer Read Rork Officr Rogers Farmers National Bank Buda Hays County AH County Grand Jury San Mirrens Miday

Marathon Golfer Aims for Coast After Long Drive

Dec Grahame of Mobile Alabama drove a golf ball from Mobile to Bollywood California to test his stamina and estimate. He says he cut about 5000 of his 1500 strokes to reach the Pacific coast and plans to arrive in New Orleans by Thursday with his caddy Thippy Kirby.

Slidelia A Grahame Mobile Ala Mobile Bollywood Cal Thippy Kirby Pacific Coast New Orleans

Bane s Cappo and Talent Duel in Kansas City Card Goal

BANE s CAPPO and Ty Jewn oervite meet in a planned lightweight contest for the Nesp PPD title, with Sammy Mandell as defender. Johnny Kane of Denver holds the top challenger status, and a Darry Capps matchup is hinted as potential on March 4 in Kansas City, Kansas.

Ty Jewn Oervite Jimnny Kane Denver Sammy Mandell Darry Capps

Cavalry Beats Midwich at Midwick Country Club

Los Angeles reports the Tenth Cavalry team from Arizona defeated the Midwick Whites at Midwick Country Club by 14 goals to 2. Major Foxton, playing No 2 for Arizona, was injured in a fall during the fourth chukker but continued playing until the sixth.

Los Angeles Tenth Cavalry Arizona Midwick Whites Midwick Country Club Major Foxton

Manuel Yndo Sr to be Buried in San Antonio Thursday

Manuel Yndo Sr 75 native of San Antonio died in Floresville Tuesday night Funeral services will be at San Fernando Cathedral 11 30 Thursday officiated by Father Camilo Torrente A mass will precede at Floresville Burial in San Fernando Cemetery No 1 He is survived by four daughters Mrs Marguerite Froboese Mrs Gertrude Thomas Mrs Minnie Flores and Mrs Bernice Salinas two sons Mike and Manuel Yado twelve grandchildren and his widow Mrs Gertrude Yado

Bernice Salinas Mike Manuel Yado Gertrude Yado

New St Louis Pilots Favor Hard Drill

In Florida the Browns and Cardinals begin spring training with heavy schedules. Dan Bowley says one daily workout will continue until players have had enough while Bob O Flare of the Cardinals schedules two sessions daily to fire up the squad.

NEW SE. Louis Browns Cardinals Dan Bowley Tarpon Springs Fla Bob O’larrefl Avon Park Cardinal

Blondes thinning on campus says UW professor

Professor Crever Kincaid of the University of Washington science school warns blondes are dying out due to Mendelian inheritance. He claims marriages to brunettes produce mainly brunettes, with later generations increasing the brunette majority. He cites Latin races and groups adding to linettes in America yearly.

Seattle Wash Crever Kincaid University of Washington Science School Jong Kincaid America

Yale Extends Old Big Three Rules Despite Break

Yale athletic officials will maintain the 1916 Big Three code with Harvard and Princeton. New agreement preserves joint eligibility and contest rules while allowing withdrawal on six months’ notice after joint conference.

International Laws Service New HA Yale Jone Trarvard Princeton Vth Marvard George A. Nettleton Yale Athletic Association James R. Angell

French File reveals looming Davis Cup clash with France

The United States Lawn Tennis Association foresees the 1927 Davis Cup defense shifting to France, with a French challenge filed and Lacoste and Borotra highlighted. The piece argues climate and travel may affect outcomes, noting Lacoste’s rise and American veterans’ fading edge as defense debates begin.

International News Service New York United States Lawn ‘Tennis Association The Tennis Association France Iden Johnston Williams Richards Howard Kinsey U. S America Lacoste Tilden Borotra

San Antonio committee travels to Austin over insurance rate hike

A San Antonio legislative committee led by chairman Charles Duboge left for Austin to testify at a senate labor hearing on a proposed rise in compensation insurance rates. The group will stay through Thursday to join protestors against higher fire insurance premiums, representing multiple local business and trade groups.

San Antonio Charles Duboge Austin Senate Labor Committee Aiso Chamber of Commerce Smooth Texas Chamber Manufacturers’ Association Clearing House Association Retail Merchants’ Association Elaundrymen's — Association Drugcista’ Association Lumbermen’s Association Trent Estate Board San Antonio Freight Bureau Hotel Men's Association On Builders’ Exchange

WERA OFF TO CAMP

Winona Ming Feb 23 Julian Wers of Winona signed with the St Paul American Association last year and was sold to the New York Yankees for 25000 dollars and other players. He will leave Thursday for St Petersburg Florida for the Yankee training camp.

Wera Winona Ming Julian Wers Winana St Paul American Association New York Yankees St. Petersburg Pla Yankee Training Carp

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