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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1929
Page
8
A fire partly destroyed a vacant dwelling at 1126 Essex Street, owned by Graves Health Company, according to the fire department report. Mrs. Dan McKenzie of 1119 Essex Street discovered the blaze and sounded the alarm. damage estimated at about two hundred dollars.
North Texas Agricultural College offers a pecan budding short course in Aclington from April 8 to 2. County agent Fred W. Molly of Bexar County notes applications through Mr. Mallr. Pecan prowers in Pecan-Budding Beaxur county may avail themselves of this program.
The Knights of the Rose Croix will observe Maundy Thursday at the Scottish Rite temple starting 7:40 PM with a feast of unleavened bread and pascal lamb. Ralph H. Cameron presides. invitations by Hey, Tt. B. Hill. Toasts by Claude Kirkhead and others. benediction by Galt Samui. music by the double quartet. The ceremony is obligatory for Knights of the Order. relighting ceremony to follow.
The Holy Week Union services at Travis Park Methodist Church concluded with sermons by Rev. John W. Darby and Rev. Kern of Trinity, reflecting on the Last Supper and Christ's atonement. A brief organ recital followed, emphasizing Christian imitation of the Master and active service for humanity.
Revival services at the First Papals Church continued Thursday with Dr. M. G. Andrews preaching on the amisert Is Love's Labor Ever Last The Pearl of Varubles will close the night for young attendees Special services for elderly are set for Friday at 7 o'clock Dr Gates and deacons will present a Bible to the longest outspoken parishioner in the audience
Fox will conduct a musical live service at Temple Beth-El during the regular evening service at 6 o'clock. In Rabbi Ephraim Fristh's absence, numbers include The Good Thine to 6 Thanks by Spicker and She Laid in My Rock by Moetealt. A central solo Sleep We the Bard sung by Mrs. Thor Be Lines. Georgiee and Albert Trergel are listed among participants.
Mrs. Rittimann, widow of Dor, will be laid to rest in Houston March at the Thin chapel of Wil Vert Seuss, with Dr. ul Th Bernatficine Fastern assisting. Pallbearers include siblings Mrs. Thenry Mercer of Crystal City and others. John Whitehead and Sheila Whitehead also attend.
Local Girl Scouts organize a fundraising drive to support a summer camp at Comfort. Campaign figures list leaders Toomey, Teg, Meo, and Syldaung coordinating the effort running through June 24.
The Steamer Thay Cueny of the Foat ero Shore Transportation estmpany Jai us here for the winter burned to the water's edge early today with a loss of $65,000.
OC Mrs Bartle Davis returns from Beaumont as Emma W Line and John T gain notice. About 300 attend the Munce at Plaza Hotel hosted by the Agudath Aching synagogue with Mrs Cherles Schwarts as chair. Central Power and Light workers plan an April Fool's party at St Anthony hotel. 280 expected. Mrs Bon Mae Moveis visits Beaumont. The Forgotten Race film to be shown at Hawthorne Junior High on Thursday morning with Dick Moachen retiring. Mrs Sallie D Wetzler of Dallas spends Thursday and Friday in San Antonio. San Mateo Chamber of Commerce hosts annual barbecue with FL Girly Walker to be installed as secretary. Hildebrand joins Tequila-Hillebrand Read date company. Delegates Werner Teekman and Oscar McCracken named for International Skiing convention in Milwaukee June 25-27. Mrs H H Lawler visits Beaumont on way home. Good Friday Solemn Tre Ore at St Gerard's with 1 pm service and 6 pm sermon by Rev DP Shaw. Howard Wigby of Tid Bonnet hotel returns from Dallas-Fort Worth trip. Mr and Mrs G L MrDonald of Abilene visiting. G F Hnauee, production instructor, chats with old friends Thursday. Judge and Mrs W L Dougherty arrive from Hebweville. Mrs E Mordmint of London UK visits Colke Pryor at Lions Club lunch. Stuart B of Beaumont visits his brother Lawnie JG Smith in city.
An advertorial style piece extols drinking large amounts of water and Jad Salts to “cleanse” kidneys and stimulate urinary tract activity. It claims salts from acid grapes and lemon juice neutralize acid, relieve bladder weakness, and produce fizzy water effects. urges daily morning intake and frequent dosing to prevent backache. The text uses sensational, unscientific language typical of early 20th century health ads.
A reader reports headaches and high blood pressure improved after using Agmel. She says blood pressure is normal, pain and sleep quality improved, and she feels like smiling again. The ad touts Agamel as a vital tonic and urges inquiry by mail.
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