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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1976
Page
6
A scrambled bridge bidding puzzle presents several hands and asks for the best action. It fragments South West North East passes and bids like 2NT, 3NT, or 4Q, with varying vulnerability. Provide the optimal bid based on standard bridge theory for each described hand and vulnerability setting.
A cryptogram style teaser from 1876 Kir Features Syndicates hints at a cryptoquip clue and bidding puzzles. It mentions vulnerable hands, jump shifts, and instant answers by Charles Goren including a mail offer for the “Goren Shortcuts” book.
A scrambled word puzzle and fortune game from a dated 1876 era cartoon. Readers count letters in their name to derive a key number, then trace through a grid to reveal a daily message. The piece blends misprints and playful guidance with a playful admonition about forging checks.
The highly acclaimed Christian musical If My People on an eight city American tour will be staged in San Antonio at the San Antonio Auditorium. The two hour program features minister Lol Smith and a 2, plus augmented choirs and religious leaders in a national prayer rally. The idea began April 30, 1974, when Mark Hatfield called for a day of fasting and prayer.
Fellowship Day observed by Evening Division with 2.1K units nationwide moves to MS Zion First Baptist Church in a May observance. A Friday dinner meeting will feature a panel on The Child In My Community with Marilyn Donoho Naomi Rausal and Pearlee Stewart. Rev Claude W Black Jr will speak. Reservations close Tuesday.
A public program titled A Walk Through An Old Testament walk through is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Salem Sayers Baalist Church on Highway 87 East Stuart Road. Dr Lary Lyford a pediatric intern of the University of Texas Medical School will read the program. The session aims to help attendees remember the chronology of major Old Testament events. Light refreshments will be served and the nursery will open. For more information call the church office.
Rev Ben Flores has been re elected pastor of El Yoemplo Cristiano Assembly of God Church. His term of service will be indefinite. He has served in Giparity since 1974. A Missionary Convention is set for May 8 at 2 pm with speaker Rev Wo Jick Girlit Vem Micenti. Geirtit and wife Ruth are with Editorial Vida which publishes Christian material and Spanish church books and correspondence courses.
Alamo Heights United Methodist Church hosts a Sunday smorgasbord to boost teen singers from the 76 Celebration Generation. The lunch features inspirational entertainment during the meal and invites the congregation and public to support the youth group’s summer wellness tour.
North Central Baptist Church marks its eighth anniversary with a Homecoming Worship on Sunday. A service and dinner will be held on the grounds. Dr. James B. McLeroy, the first pastor, will speak at the 11 a.m. service. The church is located at 7M Wurzbach. pastor is Reve. Bull Kenney.
St Brigid Catholic Church in Northwest Bexar County near Bandera Road will be dedicated on Sunday May 9 with Mass at 4 PM officiated by Bishop Patrick Flores. An open house will follow the ceremony. Rev. Peter McKenna is the pastor.
REV C D Baugh recalls a past River Parade clash as festivity becomes strained by ticket costs and limited free viewing areas. Police and city officials faced growing hostility as crowds, including long-time residents, walked the route seeking space and accessibility.
A columnist recalls a Fiesta week incident sparked by a police motorcycle backfire that ignited crowd tension along the parade route. Empty seats and improvised chair rentals exposed the need to designate free viewing areas, ensuring senior citizens and those with limited means can attend without conflict.
A Sunday 8 pm workshop at Aline Heights United Methodist Church in room 24, hosted by the San Antonio Great Commission Prayer Crusade. It teaches scriptural prayer methods and practical guidance, with a $1.50 fee covering all materials and a snack supper.
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