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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1927

Page

7

Stage Reform Call to Clean Up Theaters

Producer John Golden in Theater Man sine urges stage reform to save legitimate productions. He warns censorship by a board would kill art and argues for clean, honest plays backed by a public seeking intelligent entertainment. He cites audience demand for decency and shares a cautionary tale of a provocative work abandoned to protect reputations.

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Junior ROTC Bands Battle for Light Cup

A junior ROTC event at Sehwab Field on April 9 features competitive drill events. Brigadier General Claude V. Birkhead will review, with Major Adams and Lieutenant John J. A BR directing, and Frank Butler in charge of the program.

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Official Mrs Nimnin Named New Hays County Clerk

Mrs Nimnin, mother of five and wife of a blind man, is the new county clerk of Hays County. The announcement makes her the first woman to hold the post in the county.

Nimnin 1. Dacks Nan Hays Caunty

Woman of Five Becomes Hays County Clerk in Historic Win

Mrs Naowle D. Tucks, wife of a blind oae and mother of five, has been elected county clerk of Bays county, the first woman to hold the post since 1818. Her career spans service in the Sanitarium for Defective Children, a postmiviss at riilwood, and marriage to D C Jacks of Driftwood. After 16 years she left her job to become county clerk, with colleagues praising her steadfast dedication and capability.

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Censorship Debate Sparks Theaters Plan Reform

A contributor argues censorship harms theater and urges producers and owners to form a new power to address censorship. The proposal calls for an Organized Legitimate Theater to unite actors writers and managers, with a governing board and dues funded by weekly assessments across eligible houses.

Censorship Plan Proposed by Theater Groups

A proposed censorship system would group five dramatists, five actors, and five theater owners into a threefold committee to rule on censorship. If adopted, members pledged to abide by decisions, creating a controlled, expert panel to shape what appears on stage. Critics warn it could force industry-wide compliance and suppress independent voices.

Fie Theatrical Dreimatists Iegitimate Alsuluic Planaser Theater Ayrnes

Police seize 200 bottles of beer and more in raid

Officers seized about 200 bottles of beer and whiskey in a raid at a residence. A man was arrested after the Saturday afternoon operation.

Nori Larmilo

Post Chaplains Change At Fort Bam Houston

Maj. Alva J. Bensénd departs Saturday as Chaplain with Maj. Colohan taking over duties and acting post chaplain until Brig. Gen. Buimund Easterhoosk arrives to assume Protestant services. Chaplain Ry Jo Busch remains in Protestant duties as new chaplain arrives.

Maj Alva J. Bensénd Pud Coholan Hevane Fort Bam Houston

Funeral Service for Dr L A Koontz Held at Porter Loring

Funeral for Dr L A Koontz of TaCos te was conducted at Porter Loring Chapel at 4 o clock with interment to follow. Attendees included colleagues Dr W Goole Dr T W Goole and Ridmund Aler among others. The deceased resided in Tennessee for many years and leaves a widow and one daughter with several sons, a member of local society.

T. Ae Sountz Porter Loring Chapel Walthall DeWi TB Rods Te W. Goole Ridmund Aler Delpp L.A

Pair Extinguish Automobile Blaze

A quick response team fought a burning automobile fire on a Saturday afternoon. Firefighters contained the blaze with damage limited to the vehicle while preventing spread to nearby structures. The incident occurred on a street in the city, with responders from the local fire department on scene.

Max. Alnurer America Represe Company Spreadn

Indian War Vet Recalls Days as Recruit in 1878

An Indian War veteran, who first joined the U S Army in 1878 at San Antonio, recalls Mesquite and Fort Ringgold days. He served more than twenty years, including time in the Philippines, and now plans a visit to San Antonio in May to reconnect with border comrades.

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Guests Married by Local Pastor at Tourist Temple

James B. Monee and Miss Aret Honea, both of Gatesville, were married Friday night at the Tourist Temple by Pastor Yelvington. The ceremony was watched by guests and the couple will make their home in Gatesville.

James B. Monee Anil Miss Aret Loone Honea Gatesville Ts. Yelvington

Local Bathers Report Nude Incident Near Station

A confusing report describes a Saturday incident where youths were seen bathing nude near a pivot. Station Officer Le A Walkinnebon Livay intervened and investigated as bystanders fled the scene.

Hinds Carnley Street Biog Wite Bething le A. Walkinnebon Livay

College fund dedication event at churches hosts Christian leaders

A college fund drive near Central Christian Church with speakers from Standolph College Curr-Thurdetld College and Topeka aims to raise $250,000. Delegates from nearby churches attend with plans for a Sunday evening gathering and a listing of visiting dignitaries. Memory and hardship stories from wartime volunteers are noted in the report.

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