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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1927

Page

22

Automobiles for sale rich with vintage used cars on offer

A collection of used car ads lists a 1926 Chevrolet coupe with front and rear bumper, transmission lock, and extras priced around 3435, plus offers on a 1925 Nash, a 1926 Dodge roadster, and other models. Advertisements urge quick purchases, with varying prices, locations, and seller contacts including Ormsby Chevrolet and Jack Neal Nash Co.

Mlicht- Kan Ave Hartel Crockett Broadway Chevrolet Ormsby Chevrolet CO Mary's Nueva NASA Citizens Auto Con Muin Ave NASH Jack Neal Nash CO Augusta Wlores Randoval Otis Caruthers Flores St Good Ie

Removal Notice Feb Houston Bowie Used Ford Sale

Removal notice announces relocation to a new building in Houston at Bowie. It promotes reduced prices on used Fords including Touring and sedan models, with unclear model numbers and mixed garbled text. The ad references Busy Terms and a dealer name Herpel Gillespie at 40 BH Houston St cr 890.

Houston Bowie Fordor Sean Ser-Ee Chrysler Eden Broagwas Citizens Auto Fey Broadway

Derailment probe over Elmendorf freight wreck suspects

Officials investigated a derailment near Elmendorf south of San Antonio after eight box cars and the engine derailed at an open switch. Deputies were summoned by order of Southern Pacific officials to assess whether the crash was intentional. Cars carried asphalt seeds and empties as traffic on the line was detoured while authorities examined the scene.

Elmendorf San Antonio Southern Pacific Hi AM Alphonse Newton Quero Victoria SDP

No Carrying Oranges Famous Essex Panel Sale

New tires and used cars listed including Dodge, Ford 1924 sedan, Olds 1925 rondster, Ford speedster, Hupmobile touring, four new tires for $60, various Ford deliveries and roadsters. Several Ford and Buick models priced $15 to $250. Sale at UTO Co. 4 South Plores St. Grackets.

Ezell South Flores Ford Olds South Plores St

New England Bank Deposits Set Record for Entire U S

A 1927 Forbes column notes New England banks reaching record deposits with Boston's First National Bank topping 800 million. It cites H A Lyra on faith in New England, New Haven Railroad recovery, and Atlanta's rapid growth and advertising campaign.

New England U. S First National Bank of Boston H. A. Lyra New

Vital statistics and births in the area

A crowded column lists numerous birth announcements and baptisms with names of parents, babies, and hospitals, followed by a roster of residents and ages. It includes addresses, dates in January, and several listed newborns, plus a batch of residents’ ages and places. Additional notes cover building permits for new construction valued at over $125,000 and related addresses in the city.

A. Lopez Nepraska Street B. Huetgen Fallen Avenue H. Pianta San Marcos Nelliy H. Pulliam Attenlion Texas Avenue Foht Baking Company Wakery Tretory Crntal Street Grassu Callahan Avenues

City Hall Office Move Delayed To March 1

Acting Mayor Phil Wright announced the relocation of city hall offices to the Datkowits building will be postponed a month to March 1. He cited time needed for architects to prepare plans and bid advertisements, while rent remains unaffected on the Dalkowita building leased from January 14 to February 1.

Datkowits City Hall Phil Wright Wright Dalkowita Fermuts

City Bonds Advance to City for Approval and Sale

Acting Mayor Thi Wright reports Austin will receive 600,000 in bond certificates after state approval. One copy of each issue was sent to New York bondholders for final legal opinion before delivery to purchasers, with proceeds expected between February 3 and 4.

Austin Thi Wright New York City Wright

Freary Fets on Riviera Fashion Parade

A vivid note from Nice France describes a Riviera promenade fashion trend with women wearing birds and pets perched on their shoulders during a half mile walk along Promenade Des Anglais. The piece highlights quirky style and European flair.

Nice France Promenade Des Anglais

Court proceedings list from Austin and state supreme court

Court records from Austin and the Supreme Court show writs of error denied or dismissed for numerous cases including Homesteaders' Live Association v Maggle Holden, Eastland and Travis county matters, and motions for rehearing denied or granted. The docket includes Dallas, Houston, McLennan and San Antonio cases with actions by commissioners and reviews by the Court of Appeals.

Austin Fan Grap Louis Line First National Bank of J. H. Broadway B. J. Sill Eastland Oak Clite Pharmacy Majorie M. Dunlar Dallas Carl N. Crotsenberg Texas Employers’ Insurance Association Charles L. Koethe J. L. Huggins Clay E. Snedling Commission of Appeals Commission of Apneals Austin Brothers Nat Patton Houston Cookey. EE Fasterling Hardin William Fonstermaker City of

DemaghAt 14X Battle on in Congress

Democratic leaders push immediate tax relief in Congress. Senate debate seeks a direct vote on Reed’s 10 percent income tax reduction plan for this year. In the House, Democrats demand action on a round for immediate tax cuts and repeal of nuisance taxes. Republicans announce a tax cut bill between 250 and 300 million dollars next December. Madden cites Reed amendment and Coolidge’s “legalized larceny” remark as contrasts to GOP stance.

International News Service Washington Congress Senate Representative Madden Ilinois Coolidge Reed Republiers

Mist Delays Plane Hole at Kelly Field

An effort to send aid to Lieut F W Prosner stalled after his new Douglas observation plane battery trouble and a fogbound approach near Uvalde. Lieut Y A Taylor took off at 5:30 but heavy mist forced a return, delaying Kelly field flying training all week with plans to resume Saturday if conditions improve.

Kelly Field F. W. Prosner Maria Tase Fox Y. A1 Taylor Uvilde Gregs Sanday

Artillery’s Goal Throwers Beat Infantry in Army League Tilt

Artillery routs Twentieth Infantry 42 to 37 as Lindebaker scores ten and Mules adds thirteen for Artillery. In the second game, Ninth Infantry defeats Twelfth Field Artillery 48 to 19. Smith leads the losers with 14 points.

Lindebaker Wiel Twentieth Infantry Ninth Infantry Twelfth Field Artillery Twely-third Infantry Feague Smith Ven Ay Bifteen Y Artillery Chumura Studiaaker Halmes Stayickt Holloway Kitards Owen Trailer Brens Apont and Welder Th Infantry Bailey Slinger Walker Jones and Clark Twelfth Artillery Morse Duker Pallington Calor Lovely Teyendecker

Steffler to Fix Tennis Courts in Highland Park

Street Commissioner Paw Steffler promised further asphalt topping for two newly built tennis courts in Highland Park between Hammond and Rigely avenues after complaints of improper surfacing. The park department cooperated with Steffler who laid the first surface with Park Commissioner Ray Lambert supplying the backstops.

Steffler Highland Park Paw BE. Steffler Hammond and Rigely Avenues Tighland Ray Lambert

Riflemen Urged to Try for Team

Army and civilian rifle experts are urged to compete for the United States rifle team for the international matches in Rome in May. Secretary of War Davis ordered all army camps to hold tryouts and allow civilians to enter tests. Regional winners advance to final trials staged at Quantico Virginia or Paris Island South Carolina.

Wasuingeuas Dan United States Rome Switzerland Davis Onc National Rifle Association Quantico Parla Island

Real estate transfers list with numerous 1920s deeds

A long OCR based record covers numerous property transfers, deeds, and undivided interests from a San Antonio area collection. It lists transfers between individuals and estates, mentions bankruptcies, heirs, and various city blocks, lots, and subdivisions with dates mainly in 1925 to 1927, including numerous parcels and values in the thousands.

Ship Ore and Citrus Shipments Rise in Lower Rio Grande

Daily shipments of citrus from the lower Rio Grande valley remain steady with total shipments reaching 476 carloads, 815 more than the same period last year. Mexico supplies heavy fruit and vegetables, tomatoes leading the vegetable shipments this week, according to Hunter.

Rio Grande Valley Shire J. Austen Inter Lie Aarke News Bureau Pthursday Hunter Mexico

Fraud Charges Against Houston Woman Dropped

Fraud charges against Mrs. Edward Galle of Efonston were dismissed by Judge We Ow McCrary after habeas corpus proceedings. The court ruled insufficient evidence to sustain the swindling accusations brought by G. W. Smith and the Le Cline. Mrs. Gitle was brought to court after reports that Smith and Cline had arrested the project she promoted and she had not received any returns.

Edward Galle Efonston G. W. Smith le Cline We OW. McCrary Nincey Fayend Projet

McAllister and Helffrich Effort Stumbles in Big Meet

McAllister and Helffrich showed form in the St Joseph Catholic event but failed to surpass rivals. McAllister, once New York’s top half miler, challenged the field in the seventy-yard handicap and set a returning pace, while Helffrich, aiming to reclaim his national half mile title, faltered in the six hundred yards. Lonmin led the distance, with high drama through the final stretch as Swindurne and others chased. McTyre, a white and liver pointer, claimed the national pointer championship in Grand Junction, with Jacob Frank of Tulsa and trainer Chadsley Harris guiding the season’s best.

Mewark N. I Dan McAlister Ehylffrich Agaist Vishi McAlleter Pipi New York Mitional Aideland St. Foveph McAilixtor Yaemire Hellfrieh Ga Lally Georgetown Tieditrieh Wineners Lonmin MAA Heitfrieh Lloyd Hahn Boston Grand Junction Tern Tan McTyre Jacob Frank Tulsa Okla Chadsley Harris Paynesville

San Antonio Factory Survey Hints at War Preparations

Major Roberts leads a survey of industrial resources in San Antonio to gauge what the city can manufacture for the army. Tent, metal goods, helmets, leather, uniforms, food products are seen as likely outputs, with the effort stressing factory to factory readiness and broader national defense. Porter Whaley and C. C. Teel organize the chamber of commerce event.

San Antonio Antonigus Charles M. Roberts St. Louis Ordnance Department United States Uray Igtriot Ordnance Office Porter Whaley Chamber of Commerce C. C. Teel Roberts Thuesday Othe Roberts Pont Dothiefom Ordnancy Aying

HERRING SET FOS AEN Pretaney Nourings for th ai Fr

The article reports applicants for citizenship who received first panels of citizenship two years prior and now seek certificates. It notes federal action and ongoing evaluation by officials.

Pretaney Tucker Aininey

Texas Woman Among Readable Fragments of Obscure Article

A fragmentary Texan notice describes a woman of significant age, noted as a native and mother of many children. She resides in a Texas town, with sparse context and unclear lineage or exact dates. The text presents garbled OCR from a rural periodical.

Repubed Tarlow

Chicago Singers Broadcast Ti Trovatore Plan

Chicago Civic Opera plans to broadcast Verdi’s Ti Trovatore from a dozen stations across the nation. Engineers describe a two-scene hookup with statewide and nationwide coverage, offering the performance as a live experimental radio presentation.

Chicago Singers Ti Trovatore Chicago Dan Thesnajion Hriday Chicago Civic Opere Tisr Werk

Intermediates Beat School Group in Close Contest

Intermediates defeated School Group Catholic Community Center with VL points. Kelly led scoring with 4 baskets on Wednesday night at the Vo Cisneras. Zepeda Rus Vasquez starred as forwards and guards. Substitutes and defensive squads listed include Patnag Ward Miler Noles Bartel Boudeurax.

Catholic Community Sihqol Kelly Vo Cisneras Heros Zepeda Rus and Vasquez Sivhatiite Viesen Patnag Ward Forvants Miler Ceutery Noles Bartel Boudearux

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