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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1927
Page
13
Police search for a mysterious attacker who fired three shots at a car carrying Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Merry on the W. W. White road near Fort Sam Houston Tuesday night. A bullet lodged in the rear of the vehicle as the couple narrowly escaped harm. No motive is known.
Cape May New Jersey January 26 coroner's jury ruled Miss Mary St Clark a wealthy Pittsburgh woman whose frozen body was found on the beach January 15 was murdered. The jury found she died by strangulation while forcibly held face down on the beach by unknown person or persons as police intensify efforts to solve the case.
A Chicago missing person report states 17 year old Victoria Lespinasee, daughter of noted specialist Dr. Vic for Thomas masse, is unaccounted for. The Herald and Examiner quotes authorities as treating the disappearance as a potential kidnapping case and continuing search efforts.
Six year old Mignon Fernandez in New Mexico outspells peers by memorizing words backward and letters in reverse order. Despite no memory course, she learns words twice as fast as ordinary children and stores telephone as enohnelet, spelling each word in fragmented letter sequences. Her mother Mrs. T A J Fernandez resides at 618 West Agarita Avenue. Unlike typical girls, Mignon does not play with dolls. the spelling book is her constant companion.
Los Angeles officers fear extreme cold weather and the strain of continuous lectures may harm the health of Aimee Semple McPherson as Angeles Temple telegraphs her to return home. In Omaha she says she will continue the speaking tour despite the advisory board message urging fewer lectures.
A prominent Lytle resident was arrested after an affray on West Travis Street and booked for intoxication at police headquarters on Wednesday. Duetz reported the operation of the Dickpocket to detectives, who are searching for the nimble worker.
A San Antonio prize fighter and a 20 year old Pleasanton resident, said to be a friend, were booked for affray after a quarrel following a prize fight at Beethoven hall. They fought on Houston street, were arrested, and battled along two blocks.
Civil Service Examiner R M Luckenbach said on Wednesday that examinations for post office clerks and carriers seeking reserve board membership will be held soon in San Antonio. Applications must reach the New Orleans civil service commission before February 9 to qualify.
Fire damaged the Beasley home of J. E. Dunning on Avenue while occupants were downtown. Damage was estimated at forty one dollars. Fire department reported the blaze on Wednesday night.
Parents bring children for a free safety lesson and bike outing at San Pedro Park Saturday morning. Over 50 prizes in events include a gold wrist watch for the best decorated bike, medals for Boy Scouts, and a Trophy Cup for the school with the most riders. No registration or entry fee. just arrive when the program starts.
GC C Wolfe manager of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce extension bureau spoke at the San Antonio Lions Club luncheon. Miss Lillian Burns from the Winter Garden theater in New York and Meg Mleavor Williams provided musical blues numbers as the event paused for entertainment.
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