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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1925

Page

19

Fight Over Oath Itself Rocks Evolution Case in Congress

A religious scientific clash in Congress centers on Loren Wittner a treasury clerk who refused to sign the oath containing so help me God He warns a court fight could halt federal salaries from the President downward if the Christian oath is required He argues the oath forces belief violating the First Amendment and challenges government allegiance.

Walveroal Service Washington Congress National Loren H. Wittner Treasury God Mellon MecCarl Sargent Wittner Federal Service James S. Harper Witter

Colored Baptists' Encampment Opens in Austin

The St John Baptist Association colored encampment opened in Austin with about seven thousand attendees from across the state. Lectures by white speakers covered agriculture health and domestic finance. The St TobI Colored Orphanage is run by the association.

Austin St. John Baptist Association St. Tobi

Evangelist Bob Raycom Opens Eleventh San Antonio Meeting

In San Antonio, Evangelist Bob Raycom begins his eleventh evangelistic meeting at Trinity Baptist Church as Rev. Bruce Roberts preaches. Dr. Arthur J. Moore and Rev. Grady Timmons are slated for pulpits at Travis Park Methodist Church, while Dr. Louise Campbell demonstrates occult powers after a Kerrville encampment visit.

Bob Raycom San Antonio Trinity Baptist Church Bruce Roberts Arthur J. Moore Travis Parl Grady Timmons Lampasas Dad CO. Patty Moore Faom Colorado

Plan Lawn Social At Brangtheal Friends Church

The Dadles Aid Society of Brangth eal Frirdens church will hold a lawn social Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Emma Rabu East Euclid avenue. Tickets are sold for refreshments. Also noted is a Denver Boulevard Presbyterian church Sunday service moving to the lawn. Mrs Deolak J Wilson, secretary of the Bottoe Hoighte Methodist church, returns from a three week vacation with relatives and friends at Peens.

Dadles Aid Society Brangtheal Frirdens Church Emma Rabu Euclid Avenue Mra. Deolak J. Wilson Botteo Hoighte Methailist Peens

VISITS ENCAMPMENT Br. 8. H. Burgi Pastor at Daurel Heights

Br. 8. H. Burgi, pastor of the Daurel Heights Methodist church and former secretary of the church extension board of the Southern Methodist church, visited the encampment to address congregants and discuss mission work.

H.€. Burgi Daurel Heights The Southern Metho

Spanish War Veterans Seek Pension Justice in Congress

July 26 Fort Worth report notes lack of numerical strength limits Span ish War Veterans from obtaining faster pensions. Congressman Lom Connally of Marlin told Unit ed Veterans state encampment that pressure in Congress for increased pensions has never been sufficient. Attendees highlighted that 1898 War veterans get 90 dollars monthly while World War I veterans receive 72 dollars, with higher for later conflicts.

Supper Planned at Church Grounds With Live Music

Genuine Mesica suppers will be served at booths set up on the grounds of the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows at Fouts and Mistletoe avenues starting at 4 o clock Sunday night. An orchestra will provide music for the event.

Church of Our Lady of Sorrows

Evangelistic Services Led by Rev Milton in Tent

The Rev John W W Milton conducts evangelistic services in a tent at Cincinnati avenue and Calvary street There will be no preaching at Woodlawn Presbyterian Church Sunday night nor a prayer meeting Wednesday night because of the evangelistic services Sunday morning he will fill the Woodlawn pulpit delivering The Second Coming of Christ and What It Means to Me

John W W. Milton Cincinnati Avenue Caliyeras Street Woodlawn Presbyterian Church Milton Woodlawn Church Christ

Miss Oklahoma Defends Husband In Bigamy Charge

Ed Warren, accused of bigamy, was released on 8400 bond after his wife, once titled Miss Oklahoma, defended him. Attorneys say the suit arises from a former wife’s injunction against remarriage within six months, with Warren in Oklahoma. The report also references unrelated notes about icebergs and a Norwegian sea topic.

Dallas Elaima Sistine Warren Oklahom April

Reverend Hatliff to address race death by action in America

The Rev. H. M. Hatliff of the McKinley Avenue Methodist Church will preach on Race death by own action in America and discuss how the native American stock is shrinking and the risks of the current trend. Women of the Denver Heights Methodist Church will host a special chicken dinner Tuesday July 28 at 40 East Houston Street. The public is invited.

H. M. Hatliff McKinley Avenue Methodiat Church America Denver, Heights

Stanford to Speak at Metuadiet Church Service

Dr. H R Stanford president of Westmoinland College will address the adult Bible class at the Metuadiet church at 9 40 o clock Sunday.

H.R. Stanford Westmoinland College T Te Adult Bible Saur Beights

Missionary to address Bracon Fill Presbyterian women

Ayterian missionary in the Congo will speak to the women's auxiliary circles at 11 o'clock Monday morning. Mrs. Carl Vinsen from the Baptist church is noted among attendees.

Ayterian Congo Women's Auxiliary Bracon Fill Presbyterian Church Carl Vinsen Bess

Deacon Installation Set at Pine Street Church

Thomas Arthur, recently elected deacon of Pine Street Presbyterian Church, will be installed during Sunday morning service at 1 o'clock. The ceremony will take place at the church building with congregants invited to attend.

Thomas Arthur Pine Street Presbyterian Church

Births Stand Out In Nation's Birth Record

Hutte Mont July 2 Butte reports a striking birth record with three children born on the same date to Patrick O and Mary. The names listed include Daniel Patrick born June 1 1523 and 08 Ani Francesa born June 10, the unusual entries reflect a remarkable hometown record.

Hutte Mont Butte Patrick O'sacy Mary Fir Ten O'Gara Dung Daniel Batrick Ani Francea Fyne

Crude Oil Rates Made Retroactive

Rates set retroactive on crude oil shipments by railroad carriers after a Saturday railroad commission action. The new price applies to oil moved in tank cars from High Teland to Lauay, covering railcar shipments in general. Effective dates shifted from August 10 to July 15.

Ausean Lauay

Texan Legion to Mexico for 1926 convention report

Texas Legion delegates debated future convention sites with Mexico as a candidate for 1926. Chester Hollis noted possible impacts of a letter from Adjutant Berdis and discussed avoidance of travel to Paris in 1927. The Texan delegation weighed options amid strong travel concerns and regional considerations.

Fort Worth Texan Department American Legion Mexico Chester Hollis Fork Worth Houle le Poeratly Hatti Wi Berdis Tampico México Legignnirce Benile Texas Legion National Legion Paris Hollis Berdic Tesas Legion Berdin Laredo

Kills Catarrh Germ In Three Minutes Advertisement

An advertisement claims a miraculous cure for chronic catarrh and bronchial pain with a product by WOK SMITH at 4226 Lavas Tdg, Aurora City, Missouri. It promises instant relief, a free trial, and asks readers to mail their address to receive the remedy.

Smith City

Boy Admits Taking Cash From Employer

Golendale July 25. Elro Green 18 confessed stealing 128 dollars from the Gladden Morar company at White Salmon. He said he took the money to put it toward an oath for his mother. He is held in the county jail. his home is in Washougal.

Goldendale Stuollog Gladden Morar Company White Swmon Elro Green Washougal

Governor seeks Kansas extradition in missing Montague case

Austin dispatch reports Governor Mir iam A. Worguson issued regulation on extraditing Quinte Toncuth from Kansas to Montague County in Derug. Toncuth faces a charge of manufacturing illicit items. Wondhta is in custody in Osage County. Sheriff Julia W. Wales arranged the warrant and headed to Kansas with the prisoner.

Austin Miriam A. Worguson Kansas Quinte Toncuth Montigun Go Derug Angiver Wondhta Osage County Julia W. Wales Montagua County

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