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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1925
Page
13
Los Angeles era story notes Benny Wacanan, Hollywood photographer, resuming work after studying desert flora, sunsets, and dawns. He produced over 200 photographs noted for atmospheric feel.
The district clerk's office reports a surge in passport issuances in the last 20 days, with 120 passports issued since January 1. Many go to travelers, teachers, and those vacationing early, despite the workload of indictments, bankruptcies, and court orders.
Brigadier General Joseph C. Castner arrives from Fort Bliss to join Generals Malone and Fiske in examinations at the army post. Major General Amos A. Fries will inspect the garrison chemistry section during his national tour, hosted by Major G. M. Halloran. General Fritz presides as national president of the Sojourners' Club, with a dinner planned in his honor by locals.
A San Antonio Advertising Club committee led by Charles P. Mueller decided to return 25 cents on the dollar to firms and individuals who contributed to entertaining visitors from the world convention of advertising clubs in Houston. The smaller visitor turnout prompted refunds of the contributed quarters.
Louis E. Cotulla son of Ed Cotulla assistant collector of customs returns home after over two years completing a four year course at the Colorado School of Mines earning a geological engineering degree.
Wesleyan Institute of San Antonio students won the return debate held with students from the Fal ons Institute of Monterey, according to a received word.
The article notes Grindell Matthews, the inventor famed for the so called death ray, is to be married soon. The rest of the text glitches mention traffic disputes and a divorce case involving a man dragging the Janses from a car and vehicle violations, but the readable portion centers on the upcoming wedding of Matthews.
A ship sunk three times in a theoretical maneuver off the Hawaiian islands demonstrates the great advantage of theoretical warfare over actual combat as it arrives at Seattle.
A scattered items page notes puzzles and curiosities with references to crosswords and pencil crafts, tempered by humorous asides. The column mentions Pola Negri, Uncle Sam, temperaments, pianists, toy dogs, hydrophobia, a Vienna sentence, golf and divorce, a St Paul railroad project, and a 25,000 year old mastodon discovery near Akron.
Berlin dispatch notes beer quality declines while drinkers stay eager. In France a group named Plan A Yeague plans to press for a law change allowing women to have two husbands, raising fears of complex domestic triangles.
Thirteen Mexicans picked up in San Antonio by local immigration officers were sent to Laredo for deportation. W. W. Knopp, director in charge of the San Antonio immigration office, announced the action. The group could not explain how they entered the United States.
Brackenridge High School grads again forego silk for cotton dresses. Girls are urged to sew their own gowns with prizes of 5 and 2 dollars from the PTA. An awards banquet May 10 precedes commencement May 24 at the school auditorium with Dr. I. Gates delivering the sermon. Diplomas will be handed May 28.
Property owners on Guadalupe and South Flores streets are ordered to begin sidewalk construction within 30 days by city ordinance. The sidewalks must run along the north side of Guadalupe from South Laredo to San Antonio Rele and Lermina Railway tracks, along South Flores to Laredo, and along the tracks to South Flores. Noncompliance may incur a misdemeanor and a fine of up to 85.
On May 19 at the International Institute in Estes Park Colorado native girls from many countries will wear national peasant costumes to serve dishes dance and sell foreign goods. The Young Women’s Christian Association conference in Estes Park aims to include foreign-born participants with help from San Antonio members.
Miss S Lorell praises punctuality in government work as San Antonio celebrates Danyon becoming the city’s first woman deputy United States clerk. A Vermont native and eight year resident, she club member and music enthusiast, served in federal service since the war era and was sworn in by Clerk I A Thompson.
The San Antonio Club of Applied Psychology met Monday night at the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Myrtle D. Roclofs reviewed the psychological story The Grey Specs. B Bakes completed his outline of the brain subdivisions.
The Nurses Association concert at the Gunter hotel has been postponed from Monday night to Tuesday May 28 beginning at 1 30 pm. The change affects all attendees and coordinating volunteers.
Mexico's musical envoy Tata Nacho, real name Fernandez Esperov, stars in New York at the Gunter Hotel with Mexican consul generals in attendance. He plays popular pieces including La Borrachita and tells the story of the Bohemian youth party that inspired Goodbye My Tipsy One, illustrating his blend of diplomat and composer persona.
A study finds men employed as dishwashers at San Antonio hotels due to the physical demands and irregular hours. Married men report doing kitchen work at home, while large establishments favor male dishwashers for banquet aftereffects and sturdier stamina.
An effort to raise 30000 dollars by public subscription to aid the Old Trail Drivers of Texas gains new momentum as the Izdjies auxiliary backs the plan. San Antonio's share is set at 10000 dollars.
Fire Chief J G Saran presented badges to Firemen HE Kleid and L T Turner as fire prevention inspectors. They will inspect downtown stores and recommend repairs to lessen fire hazards and recheck structures to ensure compliance.
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