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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1927

Page

11

Famous Diva Draws Large Crowd at Municipal Auditorium

Friday night audience at the municipal auditorium to greet Schumann Heink numbered at least 3500. Patti Schumann Heink remains a music idol with intense youth in German lieder. Accompanist Miss Hardeman performed with skill. the Mozart Society presented Grieg’s Landsighting, and a framed bluebonnet picture was given to the artist.

L. MacKay Schumann- Heink Patti Schumann-Heink Mozare Society J. M. Krakauer David Ormeshher Grieg Mozart Miss Hardeman Céchiikowsky Bhut Bchubert

Mrs Springer 60 Found Dead Before Fireplace

In an inquest led by Justice of the Peace Anton Adam the death of Sallie Grean Springer was ruled natural. Mrs Springer of 616 East Woodlawn Avenue was found dead by her husband Frank Springer upon returning home from work. She is survived by a sister and two brothers living outside San Antonio.

Justice of the Anton Adam Priday Sallie Grean Springer Woodlawn Avenue

Toll of deaths from Essex Isles blast rises to twenty three

TAMPICO Mexico Jan 13 The toll of death among the 3 Jengehoremen caught in the gasoline explosion aboard the British steamer Essex Isles while loading her here Thursday stood at twenty three today. More than a score of additional fatalities are expected as of the twenty nine in the emergency hospital of the Mexican Eagle Oil company only two are thought to have a chance of recovery.

Tampico Mexico Essex Isles Mexican Eagle Oil Company

Salad Dressing Leads to Youth's Arrest in San Antonio

A San Antonio youth was arrested after a search of his home uncovered two gallon jars of mayonnaise stolen from Luther Mathis at 648 Essex Street two days earlier. The youth confessed his liking for salad dressing and said he saved it for personal use.

San Antonio Luther Mathis Essex Street

Quake Reported Felt Near Tiflis

A June report from the International Service notes an earthquake near Shisha Agdama Zan inger about 100 miles from Tiflis. Readers in the region report feeling tremors with no further details on damage or casualties.

Dy Internationais Service TLS Shisha Agdama Zaninger Tiflis

Miss Constance Douglas Named LA Girl Scout Leaders Chief

Miss Constance Douglas is chosen president of the Los Angeles Girl Scout Leaders association for 1927. The appointment comes with a busy program and duties for each of the scattered troops across the city.

Constance Douglas L. A

Army Orders By Universal Service Headings

Army orders posted list numerous officers and transfers among camps and headquarters. Names include Skinner Singleton Lear Stries Donaldson Halpin Lockett Bain McAndrew Allen Newgarden Hahin Harries Houck Narlstad Tantener Reynolds with destinations at Fort Benning Presidio Fort Sheridan Vancouver San Francisco Fort Sill Panama Canal department and other stations.

Universal Service Washingcon Jim George A. Skinner Camp Lewis Wash Port Otaha Neh Asa L. Singleton Benning Presidio San Francisco Ben Lear Jr Fort Sheridan Fort Hamiltn Alexander D. Stries Robert S., Donaldson Fort Benning Presidio of Robert J. Halpin Taf Fort Sam Houston James M. Lockett Inf Missoula Mount Jarvis Z. Bain Third Corps Joseph A. McAndrew Amy War College Vancouver Barracks Sani Francisco Robert A. Allen Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Paul V. Newgarden 20Th Tn Field Artillery Fort Sill Okla Frank CG. Hahin Weld Artillery School Panama Canal Department Toby M. Reynolds Sam Francisco Panama Cima Department

Outline Busy Program for Los Angeles Girl Scouts 1927

The Girl Scouts Leaders Association of Los Angeles, with Constance Douglas as president and Frances Meehan as secretary, launches a busy 1927 program. February will feature handicraft and miscellaneous exhibit displays at the Witte Memorial Museum. Each troop is assigned a specific exhibit and has begun preparing it. Leaders distribute a nationwide questionnaire to troop members to learn their ideals aims and desires for the movement.

Migs Constance Douglas Girl Scout Leaders’ Association Girl Scout Movement Ars. JO B. Bolling Girl Scouts Miss Douglas Frances Meehan Leaders’ Association Witte Memorial Museum United States

Public Safety Incident In West Houston District

A tense encounter on a West Houston street left twenty Black people detained after officers Tra trolmen Mike Lira and A Suiinas argued over a moaning sound from a nearby building. One officer claimed someone sick inside, another said it was a 12 glee club rehearsal. All were arrested.

Mike Lira A. Suiinas Lawenty Liva Salinas

Labor Chieftain Raps Communism

American Federation of Labor leader William Green declares war on communism in TAMIA Florida addressing Creanized Labor. He says labor fights a force that opposes Ishar and other social groups and even the U S government. He challenges communists to join the struggle and vows to meet them in the front until victory.

Tamia Fla CPI American Federation of Labor

Straton Cancels Sermon on Liars in New York Church

New York January 15 a Straton sermon on Liars announced for tomorrow night at his church was cancelled. Trustees and deacons disliked the topic and Straton wired that he would not discuss reports of a $30000 speaking contract with Edward Yorniz Clarke, directing belief of such rumors be avoided.

New York John Rough Straton Straton Edward Yorniz Clarke

Buckner to Make Trip to Florida

New York reporting Buckner the padlock ex extraordinary of the Great White Way plans a trip to St. Augustine for a vacation. He notes Florida is outside his jurisdiction and will not involve padlocks in his duties.

New York Buckner St. Augustine Florida

Legislative Session Opens with Moody Backing Bold Texas Reform

The Fortieth Texas Legislature convenes in Austin with Dan Moody enjoying strong support from both houses. Lawmakers plan an aggressive, business-like session as they prepare for Moody’s inaugural ball next Tuesday following the governor’s inauguration.

Austin Janu Cntrain Texas Dan Moody Dan’ Moody

Wholesale vegetable market hit by freeze and shortages

The San Antonio wholesale market was quiet due to limited local supply and a Florida freeze cutting off Florida vegetables. Prices spiked for potatoes and peppers while cabbage remained plentiful. California onions fell sharply. The local poultry market also remained unchanged.

San Antonio Florida M. G. Gugenheim Gugenheim-Goldsmith Company Jowal Mexico A. A. Snyder Snyder Produce Company

Local Produce Prices Listed for Wholesale Market

Prices for vegetables and fruits include potatoes 3.00 per bushel and celery 1.25 per dozen. Other items list beets 40 cents per dozen, radishes 49 cents, wax beans 3.33 to 4.00 per bushel, green beans 19.00 per bushel, okra 6.00 per bushel, sweet potatoes 2.50 per 100 pounds, tomatoes 1.50 per crate, peppers various, cabbage 1.00 per 100 pounds, cranberries 6 per box, and many more items with varied per unit pricing. Poultry prices follow, with hens 9.00 per cuse, roosters 0.10 per pound, turkeys 0.24 per pound, freers 0.18–0.22, heng 0.14 per pound.

Cuarle California Louisiana

Slain Youth Identified by Worn Envelope in Indio Case

A pocket worn envelope postmarked San Antonio helped identify a youth killed in Indio California on December 24. Officers traced the body to Willie Rivas, 15, of 005 North San Saha Street, with aid from identification expert Owen Kilday and San An officials locating his home and relatives.

San Antonio Indio Cal Willie Rivas San Saha Street California San An Owen Kilday

Helen Too Fat Says Suzanne in Tennis Note

ATLANTA Jan 15 From the Marvelous Mademoiselle comes word that Helen has too much weight. Mile Lenglen remarked she is letting herself get far. Susanne thinks Helen could play better tennis if she kept herself slim.

Helen Suzanne Atlanta Mademoiselle Mile Lenglen Miss Wills Susanne

Nudes Withdrawn From Art Exhibit

In Chicago on January 15 police reported that the No Jury Artists Society exhibition opened with fewer masterworks after seven nudes were withdrawn. Two women from the Milneis Visitance Society filed a report to Chief of Police Collins before the removals.

Chicago No Jury Artists Society Milneis Visitance Society Collins

Unknown man dies at a San Antonio filling station

A 70 year old man, gray beard, blue coat and gray trousers, collapsed while reaching for a telephone at the Grayburg gasoline filling station on South Presa and Carolina streets. Police could not identify him. the body was given to Riebe Undertaking until relatives are found.

San Antono Max Grayburg South Presa Carolina Streets Riebe Undertaking Company Ite

Chinese youths attack foreign orphanage in Foochow

Chinese youths in Foochow attacked the Spanish Dominican orphanage and vicarage, abducted Chinese orphan girls, and wrecked property after driving out the sisters. Nuns are safe in Nuntai, while Spanish clergy prepared to leave. nationalist troops, though massed outside, did not stop the assault.

Foochow Fubian Students’ Union Nuntai

Heirloom Copper Tray Stolen From Scobey Warehouse

Police seek a thief after the theft of a 700 year old copper tray from the Scobey warehouse at 209 North Medina Street where the heirloom was on display. The item had belonged to Mrs. S. A. Hickmar for years and was valued at 200 dollars.

Scobey Warehouse North Medina Street S. A. Hickmar

Fraud Suspect Held in Mexico

Cuero Texas January 16. Sheriff Lenz reports Special Deputy Moser will take F W Saergli to Salina Cruz Mexico to face embezzlement charges linked to funds at the First State Bank and Trust company.

Mexico Cuero Lenz Moser Teace Salina Cruz F. ‘W. Saergli First State Bank and Trust Company

Woman Reports Jewelry Stolen in Local Theft

Mrs M B E Keys of 525 McIlvaine Street reports Saturday the theft of a diamond ring bar-pin and a gold bracelet from her home.

M. BE. Keys McIlvaine Street

Tune In Tonight Various Radio and Concert Listings

Saturday January 15 radio schedule lists KMA WBUM WSR KOKA and many stations with concerts recitals and weather, including WJZ orchestra WMAQ organ WLW club and WLS organ. Multiple times 3 35 pm 7 00 pm 8 30 pm 9 30 pm and 10 00 pm show a broad midwestern to national slate of musical programs and sports and talk across stations such as KYW KOIOXXX WDAF WGN WLS and KMOX.

WHEW WMAQ Wow WSB WLS Kdka WBZ WGN Uncle Walt WFAA WSAL KINEF KTW RCA KMOX Rehool Keds WEAT WGY WREH WIZ WLW Qlub WMBB Mui Educational Periord WORD KPRC Soho Panama Ncopators WHT Orchestra Wee Milosohies KYW Convert KLDS KPRO WBAP WEBM Harmony WITD Telkite Hour Wsaa RSD WCCO Wdpaf Glassicel WDA WIAZ WOC Oechestra Word Studio WEAP ARTHE WBBM FCG WEAP_ orva Sam Henr SOW EMOX WEA WSAT EXX Froiie

Episcopal St Mark s and St Paul s parish notes

Fragmented church notices list St Mark s Episcopal Travis Park St Paul s Episcopal Grayson Willow Mills Holy Communion morning preaching church school and sermon times across several parishes including St John s Burnett and Markberry with various rectors and services noted in concise roster form.

St. Mark's Epiecopal Travis Park Crum View Son St. Pauls Episcopal Grayson and Willow W. Howard’ Mills Vienr Jomarcicn A. Ma Chureh Echook The Rece

Sunday Church Services Across Denver Methodist, Lutheran Clergy

A rundown of Sunday services across Denver area churches includes Denver Wreights Methodist with multiple services led by Hubert M. Smith, Epworth Leagues, and missionary activities. Trinity, Hackberry Street, and GoD Tt churches with Bible school and morning and evening sermons. and numerous other Methodist and Lutheran congregations listing pastors, Sunday schools, and service times. The notices name churches such as Denver Boulevard and New Braunfels, Park Muthoda Travisdad Navarro, Alamo Heights, and St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran with details on sermons, Epworth Leagues, and midweek prayer meetings.

Denver Travisdad Navarro Paul B. Déer Sujeet Bypworth Trinity Methodist Iluisuche Grant Marvin. M. Culpepper Epworth Leagues God Hackberry Street Hackberry Street Methodist Episoupat, Hackberry and Montina; Mh, Wy Bales Mil Alamo Heights Broadway I. W. Long Mt. m Epworth League McKinley Avenue Methodist McKinley Presut J My. Perry Sunsiday Epworth League Np Alamo Methodist Alamo and Wickes William EB. Fisher u~Brooks’ Memorial Methodist South San Antonio C. i Browning Morter Epworth Missary Society Laurel Haights Methodist Woodlawn and Belknap Philip Coné Pletcher J. T. Curry St . Woodlawn Place Arsamora Woodlawn J. W. Rowland

Presbyterian Church Listings and Schedules Summary

A dense list of Presbyterian churches in Los Angeles area with multiple pastors and weekly schedules. Includes First Presbyterian Alamo and Fourth led by minister P. B. HNL, First United Presbyterian Ogden and Locust under Roy P. Morris, Highland Park Presbyterian, Prospect FA Presbyterian, Madison Square Presbyterian, Denver Boulevard Presbyterian, Pine Street Presbyterian, and others. Details cover Sunday school times, morning and evening services, midweek meetings, and youth groups such as Christian Endeavor and junior missions.

First Presbyterian Alamo Fourth P. B. Hnl Churen First United Presbyterian Ogden Locust Roy P. Morris Christ Junior Missionary Society Christian Endeavor Highland Park Presbyterian Hammond Geversi Childens Or Wiednesday Prospect FA Buena Vista Epstilo Thomag W. Griffiths Wednesda Boy Scouts Meeting Madison Square Presbyterian Camden Qoxington Ilion TL Jones Christian Endeavor Societies Denver Boulevard Mittman Edgar, Fubbard Chison Endeavor Men's Fellowship Club Ladies’ Missionary Society Westminster Guild Pine Street Presbyterian Pine and Orala McCurdy Robert F. Gribble Mt Weaver Ataia Heights United Presbyterian Townsent Alolso Austin Melilvang Charles Woessner A. Om Christian Enieaver Beacon Hill Becabytesten Woodlawn Michigan

Church of Christ Community Notices and Schedules

Grove Avenue Church of Christ on 119 Grove avenue BH offers Bible study and evening sermon The Superiority of Christ as a Giver over That of Moses for youth meeting prayer sessions midweek Ladies meeting. Denver Heights Church of Christ on Porter street led by Arthur Slater conducts Bible class at 9 45 and preaching at 12 am and 1 80 pm training and ladies Bible class at 2 pm midweek prayer at 7 30 pm. Beacon Hill Church of Christ led by Roy H Lanier at Marl Twainschon Wilding San Pedro and Mulberry features Bible study preaching Sunday and Wednesday services with the Lords Supper and prayer meetings. West Wondlewy avenue.

Grove Avenue Church of Christ Grove Avenue Ey Scott Christ Younr Denver Heights Church of Christ Porter Street Arthur Slater Beacon Hil Church of Christ Roy H. Lanier Marl San Pedro and Mulberry Bible Stud RTS Brs James Uniterian J. A. Palster Apel Fifth Street Tla Ladies’ Aid Boclety Church of Jesus Christ of Yattar Day Saints Mormons M. Runaday W. Hall Gast Tinston Street International Bible Students North Flores Street Hlgl Jehovah Mrs Worth First Church of the Nazarene Sandoval Colorado J. DB. Seart Breach Wisd & m

Spiritualists Meeting Series At Crockett Hotels And Churches

Spiritualists plan midweek talks at the Church of Harmony and Odd Fellows hall Crockett hotel preacher Hugh G borroughs will address Who Was the First Medium to Give a Psychic Remonstration Wednesday Union meeting at 201 Camden Street 2 49 p m Sunday First Texas Church C F 8S 222 East Houston Street W McDowell will discuss The Secret Doctrine of the Bible Divine heating and message circle Friday at 22 Mata gorgia Street

Fhurch of Harmony Odd Fellows Hall Crockett Hotel Hugh Gorson Burroughs Union Lye Camden Street First Texas Church C. F East Houston Street W. McDowell Bible.” Divine Heating Matagorgia Street

Catholic Mass Schedule at St Marys and St Anns Churches

The notices list Mass times for St Marys at Dupsoait with services at 6 30 and 9 oclock including night sermons, a children s mass and catechism, and nightly prayers except Saturday. St Anns on Fredericks road shows Sunday masses at 6 00, 9 00 and 12 00 with Pastor F Nichol named.

St Mary's Street Dupsoait St. Ann's Catholic Prederickshore Road F. Nichol

Various church notices and meetings listed across city

A multi church notices page lists service times Sunday schools prayer meetings and special events. Congregational Methodist and Unitarian groups hold services at 9 45 am 11 am and 7 pm while German services and Sunday school are noted. LDS Mormons Jehovah Witnesses and Theosophical Society entries include venue addresses and program topics with dates and speaker names where given.

Christian church services and pastors listed

Central Christian led by Hugh McLellan with morning sermon and evening talk on Our Substituce at 9 3 morning service and 7 45 p m Prospect Hill Christian at West Commerce led by R A White with 9 30 a m preaching and evening meeting 7 30 p m Win a Street Christian under Carson L Courtney with 30 a m and 30 p m preaching and 7 30 p m prayer meeting midweek prayer on Wednesday

Central Christian Mair San_Pedro John Wn Darby Bible School Hugh McLellan Prospect Hill Christian West Commerce R.A. White Chris

Christian Science Church Schedules and Reading Rooms

First Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday services at 9 20 a m with day school and an estimonial meeting in the reading room at 410 Maverick building open weekdays 9 am to 9 pm and Sunday 2 to 6 pm. Second Church of Christ Scientist at Magnolia and Belknap holds Sunday services at 11 am with meeting at 3 pm and reading room at 16 Maverick building open 2 to 5 pm Sundays and 9 am to 3 pm weekdays.

Church of Christ Entist Alann Fifth Maverick Building Scientist Magnolia and Belknap Semlia

First Baptist Church Sunday Services and Details

Baptist Beacon reports services at Baptist Frederickeburg and Ashby led by William H Joyner and J E Gates with morning sermons at 11 o clock and an evening topic The Kind of a Young Man to Select for a Husband First Baptist Fourth Street Sunday school at 937 a m and morning preaching with an evening meeting.

Beacon Fill Baptist Frederickeburg Ashby William H. Joyner Jyistor First Baptist Fourth Street J. E. Gates

Fire alarm false alarms cost city fire department

Fire Chief J. G. Sarran ordered steps to curb false alarms after four calls Saturday cost about 150 dollars per run as engines responded from Brazag and Kemper streets Utah Wy oming Yuera streets remaining unclear.

J. G. Sarran Fire Department Sarran Brazag Kemper Uta Street Wyoming Street Yuera Street

War on Pigeons Rages in San Antonio North Side

San Antonio police launched a pigeon control operation after residents requested action. Sixteen birds were killed by officers at Broadway and Carey as part of a broader effort to clear pigeons from area homes and garages. Police said hundreds had taken up residence in abort houses and garages throughout the section.

San Antonio Poies l Matorerela Tack Broadway Carey Penens

Woman's Clothes Line Stripped Twice at Covington Home

Mrs. Helen Covington of 516 Ham stock avenue reports repeated thefts of her clothes line. She told police a thief carves a path to strike on wash days, stripping the line. The case highlights ongoing nuisance at her residence and prompts police attention.

Helen Covington Ham, Stock Avenue

Danes at Castroville Sunday 16 with Dodgers

Local advertisements list dances and music venues around Castroville and nearby towns. Jimmie and his original Dodgers headline a Sunday event with Albert J. Cichon watchmaker ads, plus dancing at Laher Temple Set and Meliona Shooting Club. Various venues promise good music, prizes, and midnights with community entertainment across several roads and halls.

Danes Castroville Jimmie Dodgers

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