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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1928
Page
12
The mayor calls for nationwide Fathers Day observance in Unis city with a proclamation. It urges all fathers over 80 to be honored, plans include theater events at Texas venues, church programs, and club activities to foster reverence for fathers amid commercialism. City officials urge citizens to pause and express appreciation.
The Austin chamber of commerce offers a 25 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted for fraud connected with the publication of a church directory. The notice was learned by the chamber on June 12.
Community notices cover a tea honoring San Antonio girls pledged to national fraternities, a Queen s Daughters tea, a senior class event, and a county social calendar. Readers see details of hosts, venues, honorees, and invited guests along with library and church circle meetings and travel notices across San Antonio and nearby homes.
London June 12 The Limited Protestant council held a nine hour prayer meeting for parliament's guidance. A revision of the Church of England prayer book faced opposition from many church bodies. The House will consider the matter on Wednesday.
About 1500 Catholic sisters of all congregations are expected to attend the second annual special organ concert honoring them. Walter Dunham of Rep.m. will present the program. Archbishop Arthur Trossaerts will speak, with Lorenyn Mil hayne C. ML. Clarauers also on the program. The general public is invited.
Roy D Arcy film actor filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court listing assets of 325 dollars and debts of 14 591 dollars. The case follows a prior bankruptcy by his former wife and questions about 25 000 dollars in gifts and purchases by Mrs Darcy.
Col M L Crimmins elected honorary curator of anthropology by the museum association board. An active worker since early years, he led historical research, authored a life history of animals, and edited works on branding in the museum. Mrs Eten Setuly Quatinr praised his essential, greatly appreciated service.
Hugh M Wilkins a Galveston based agent for the Morgan line of steamships died suddenly at his home in Galveston The death removes a longtime maritime executive associated with Morgan Line operations in the port
Denver reports an authoress and lecturer named T. Murray, daughter of Senator B. K. Murray of Iowa, held in jail on fraud charges after information received by local authorities. Details are unclear due to fragmented text and mismatched references.
A garbled report claims the 62 year-old Duchess of Reillard flew from London to Syria and then toward India aboard a non stop flight. A pilot named Barnard supposedly telegraphed details to the Daily Express about the journey. The text misreads several names and places, but suggests an air travel sequence with international legs and a notable royal traveler.
The article asserts smooth skin is essential for screen stardom and that makeup cannot compensate under close-up lights. It claims nine of ten stars use Lux Toilet Soap, cites 433 Hollywood actresses and 417 users, and quotes RENEE ADOBEE praising its effects on skin.
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