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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1927

Page

12

San Antonio Club Events Preview Weeks Activities

Friday events include a San Antonio Club of Applied Psychology meeting at 3 15 at the chamber of commerce Aztec building and a 7 30 play titled A Soldier of the Cross by the Christian Endeavor at Har- viman Place. Saturday schedules feature the Clarthw's School of Dramatic Arts story hour at 4 at St Anthony hotel, a Junior department meeting of the Sen Antonio Musical club at 2 at St Anthony hotel ballroom, and a musical program by University Women with Emme Gutzeit at the Menger hotel. The program will include contributions from Tuesday Musical club trio, Katherine Clarke piano piece, Betty Long soprano, Charles Stone tenor, and duets by Zaleme Simpson and Paul Rocks. Members may invite guests and visiting association members are welcome.

San Antonio Club of Applied Psychology Chamber of Commerce Christian Endeavor Har Viman Place Clarthews St. Anthony Ho Jnnior Sen A Antonio Musical Club St. Anthony Hotel American Assenf University Emme Gutzeit Menger Hotel Wits Paul Rocks Zaleme Bimpson Gertrudé Grece Miller Virginia Mejewski Katherine Clarke

Wrecked Auto Incident Near Neak and Pleasanton

San Antonio police report a two man and a woman were in a wrecked car near Neak and Pleasanton. An emergency unit arrived but officers learned the occupants had fled the scene before aid could be provided.

San Antonio

Socially Busy Week Ended with Luncheon and Inaugural Events

Mrs. C. H. Plannery hosted a pink carnation luncheon at her East Elsmere Avenue home. Guests included Mrs. E. N. Regia and Mrs. Eugene Algue, with several helpers in pink attire. Major and Mrs. Kirk entertained at the Menger hotel, while attendees traveled to Austin for the governor's inauguration and ball. Major and Mrs. W. M. Connor hosted a formal dinner for high-ranking guests, and various city residents attended church events, social gatherings, and a university fete in April.

Clara C, Pancgast Eugene Algue Ofears Lucille Flachiers Marjorie McLellan Eda Ridder Mary Kenney George Cye W. B. Flannery Flannery Missennery Pare Hays N. T. Kirk Menger Hotel Wallace de With G. S. Leary Orville Leary Austin

Social calendar items from Friday events in San Antonio

The Alzaiar Shrine plans a ball and reception at 8 at the Scottish Rite cathedral to meet the potentate. Ranger society hosts a 2 dance party at the Gunter hotel ballroom. Major and Mrs Charlton host a dinner for General Hinds and General Corner at Argonne Heights officers club. Jack Neal and Tames Chittim host a garden dance. Elizabeth Walmedical officers entertain with a dinner dance at San Antonio Country Club for Colonel and Mrs Wallace DeWitte. Bruce Ma and Miss Virginia Martin noted. Dorothea Gil hosts a bridge party at home 219 Kennedy.

Alzaiar Shrine Noble Callahan The Ranger Society Gunter Hotel C. Charlton Emmett Hinds William Argonne Heights Fficers’ Club Jack Neal Tames Chittim Elizabeth Wal Ai Department Sanonia Country Cub Wallace DeWitte R & Bruce Ma

Untitled local notice about church event and charges

A garbled OCR text describes a church event at Trashy Park Methodist church and a person charged in relation to a disturbance. Names and specifics are unclear due to the damaged text, but authorities indicate legal proceedings and jail time may be involved.

Byung Mate Sowins Ial Feviin Dee Trashy Park Methodist Church Ates Persgieyer

Ex-U. S. Attorney Held in Drug Case

Former U S attorney for China was arrested on charges tied to drug investigation. He allegedly accepted 34,000 in gold in payoff. The probe involves an unnamed company and a large mail-sum payment of 15,000.

U. 8 Seanghal Laeorl

Elliott Jones Oil Refinery Sold Near San Antonio

The Elliott Jones refinery on the Blanco road near San Antonio sold for 150000 to new owners J H Prost Charles Schreiner Jr and Searcy. The plant has been closed for months with no definite plan to dismantle or move it. Sale arranged by San Antonio Loan and Trust Company as trustee for Elliott Jones and Company Tuc.

Elliott Jones Blanco Road Sear San Antonio J. H. Prost Charles Schreiner Jr Searcy South Texas San Antonio Loan and Trust Company Elliott Jones and Company, Tuc

Fingerprints Link Paroled Oregon Convict in San Antonio

Telltale fingerprints traced by Owen Kilday tied a gray haired man, age 63, to a parole violation. The ex-penitentiary inmate escaped in 1918 and was arrested upon arrival in San Antonio. He faces life imprisonment on Oregon authorities’ request.

Oregon San Antonio Hoe Owen Kilday Oregon Suihorities

Snow in Kansas Aids Mercury Drop

Snow is falling across Kansas with temperatures expected to fall further tonight per the weather bureau. Farmers in the western region face a rough feed shortage for cattle as cold weather intensifies.

Kansas Mercury Drop International News Service OPERA Kan Weather Bureau

Dice Gamblers Nabbed In City Jail Attack On Dice

Ten men were jailed on Friday after a ruckus on Austin Street as officers responded to loud dice games. Policeman A G Lankford led the patrol wagon to quell the disturbance and arrest the players.

Austin A. G. Lankford

Wheeler declares war to end liquor vote

Wayne B Wheeler announced a campaign to end prohibition by fighting the national referendum. He claimed prohibition boosted economy, savings, insurance, and reduced crime, while opposing Senator Edwards proposed repeal measures. He cited growth in wealth and declines in drunkenness and juvenile delinquency as benefits of the policy.

Wheeler Criseria Service Washington Dan Wayne B. Wheeler Gnilitant Drys Tasc Cunsel Edward I. Edwards New Jersey Miss x Vo Harrison N.Y Edwards

Woman Robber Targeting Pedestrians On Alamo Plaza

Police report a woman prowling San Antonio and asking directions to lure victims. One man, B. M. Justin, was relieved of a $200 bill, $500 in cash, and a theater ticket after a targeted encounter near a local hotel and Alamo Plaza.

San Antonio B. M. Justin Alamo Plaza Aberdeen, & A Brownaville Texas

San Antonio Opposition Rallies Against Tobacco Tax Bill

San Antonio delegates oppose House Bill 60 proposing a tax on cigars and cigarettes. The joint legislative committee will hold a hearing in Austin on Friday January 28. Porter Whaler, chamber of commerce general manager, announced the opposition.

San Antonio Joint Legislative Committees Austin Porter Whaler Chamber of Commerce Whaley

Three Youths Tied Boy Hand and Foot in Deserted House

Chief of Detectives Sam Streat admonished three youths after Weathersby of 115 Cometa Street complained that the boys tied his five year old son’s hands and feet and left him in a vacant house for five hours.

Sam Streat WE. Weathersby Cometa Street Som

Duelling Revived by Czecho Slavs

Duelling is being revived in Czecho Slova k ia by popular demand though the imperial code of honor is not recognized by the new republic.

Oletejel Czechoslovakia New Republic

Convoy Heads to Fort Clark for Mirse Cavalry Support

A large army convoy of trucks departs Mark Samounsny on favorable weather and proceeds to Fort Clark. It carries 93 200 wounds of ordnance and quartermaster supplies for the Mirse Cavalry Brigade and 59 000 pods of freight. The trip will take about one and a half days each way.

Samousnyneaday Mirse Cavalry Brigade Rev. Clark Chapt

Ursuline Seniors Stage The Thirteenth Chair Play

Ursuline seniors to present a play titled The Thirteenth Chair in the academy auditorium on February 4. Culin & academy students will perform the production as announced yesterday.

Ursuline Renior Culin & Academy Academy

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