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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1921

Page

10

Scouts Drive to Expand Movement in San Antonio

More than one hundred Athens and professional men met at the Gunter ballroom to launch a two day drive to raise 10090 to expand the Boy Scout movement in San Antonio for the coming year. Last year 5538 was spent, with higher costs in other cities. officials outlined expenses and urged business leaders to fund 400 additional scouts, stating it costs about 400 per year to keep a boy in the program and noting that a $10 annual contribution per scout was proposed.

Hhe Gunter Boy Scout Movement San Antonio Gtkness Treasury William Fly R. Neil Campbell Probajon Campbell W. S. Scott Alamo Council Arthur Michael Busiekg Tien Boy Scout Ely Scnuts United

Obituary notices for several local residents in San Antonio

Funeral services were held for William Sloan a retired Baptist minister who died after being struck by a motor truck. His body was taken to Fairview Texas with interment in Fairview Cemetery. Also tributes for William W Bass Arthur W Ellison and Anna Blanton with details of survivors and funeral arrangements. Additional notice for Frederick H Burkhardt a San Antonio resident who died at his home on 802 South Flores.

William Sloan South Ores Street Fairview Tex Fairview Cemetery William W. Tass William W. Bans Tyler San Antonio Mohawk Street Willian Everett Howard Bass Ira May Bass N.C. Bass A. South Aty Cemetery No 1 A. W. Ellison Arthur W. Ellison Camp Travis Ards West Johnson Street City Cemetery No Anna Blanton Anna Blaanton Holyoke Mass Trier Hi ‘Ako Williamlanton Frederick HM. Burkhardt Frederick HW. Burkhardt Missouri South Flores

Burkhardt Dies in Houston Street Incident at 11:20 PM

Longtime Texas Auto Varts manager and A O U W member dies after a Sunday night incident on Houston Street. Survived by widow, three brothers Ed Mon and Charles of St Louis, two sisters Mrs Nellie Foster and Mrs Jose Looney of St Louis. Funeral at Porter Loring parlors Tuesday at 4 with Rev C A Riley officiating. interment Mission Burial Park. Crockett funeral directors listed with ambulance service.

Texas ‘Auto Varts Mon Charles Burkhardt St. Lois Nellie Foster Jose Looney St. Louis Porter

Girl Walks in Sleep On East Commerce Street

A 16 year old Mexican girl, Arleen, was found walking asleep along East Commerce Street at 2 am by Policeman Terrell. After awakening, she became frightened but allowed police to escort her to relatives on Live Oak Street while the officer sought her identity.

Arleen Terrell East Commerce Street Live Oak Street Centre Headquarters Mast Commerce Street Bowie Street South Street

Awaiting Son's Body for El Dorado Victim

Lothar Moebius of Hondo, father of Arthur Moebink, awaits his son's body after a fatal shooting at El Dorado Arkansas. Reports conflict over his relationship to local officials. Moebius had been detained on vagrancy charges and identified by authorities after a long acquaintance.

Lothar Moebius Man el Dorado Hondo Arthur Moebink Ark Baturady Jain Ban Antony Bexar Moebius BR. OB. i. Narriq Alarris Triial Ett Pe

Dampwash Laundry Service Ad From San Antonio

20 pounds of laundry washed for $1.00. We wash your entire family and return it damp enough to be ironed. DAMPWASH means better work than at home, with a small charge per pound. Try this service this week and tell us how you like it. San Antonio Steam Laundry, Crockett 270 and 038.

San Antonio Crockett

Judge Freeman Speaks at Zionist Meet Elects Delegates

Judge Harry A. Freeman of Houston headlined a Zionist meeting at Main Avenue High School in San Antonio district. He was elected to represent the district at the June 5 national convention in Cleveland Ohio. Freeman urged support for funds to establish colleges and aid Jews in Central Europe and to assist those without means to Palestine. About 200 people attended a program including Hebrew anthem, debate on Kerjen-Hayesod, duets, enrollments, solo, and a living picture Hi Eli by a choir of twenty.

Harry A. Freeman Houston Main Avenue High School San Antonio Zionist Organization of America Cleveland Ohio Jude Freeman Europe Palestine David Kauter Ker. jen-Hayesod Kaliff Wharles M. Lee Charles M. Lee Living Picture

Pitluk Makes Talk At San Antonio Ad Club Meeting

The Associated Advertising Club of San Antonio met at the Gunter hotel on Monday to hear theater advertising discussions led by Jack Pitluk. He noted ads require more reading time for advertisers than for the audience and showcased samples of local theater advertising on the screen. Before his lecture, club president William Brockhausen introduced Rev. A Frank Smith urging members to buy poppies for memorial week.

Associated Advertising Club of San Antonio Gunter Hotel Jack Pitluk Pitluk Pitiuk Wiliam Brockhausen Rev A. Frank Smith

Impersonation Charge Filed Against J D Trussell

Charges of impersonating a Department of Justice agent were filed Saturday before US Commissioner R L Edwards against J D Trussell. Russell waived hearing and was released on a 600 bond. The complaint alleges he claimed to be a DOJ agent.

Department of Justice United States R. L. Edwards J.D. Trussell Russell Department

Fire destroys block in Chicago roosevit road and Jefferson

A major blaze on Roosevelt Road and South Jefferson Street drove 52 families from their homes and razed seventeen buildings worth about 100000 dollars. Several residents including several children barely escaped.

Chicago Roosevit Road South Jefferson Street

Phone Manager Harry Martyn Named San Antonio Exchange Chief

New Phone Manager Harry Martyn succeeds J. M. Carroll as head of the San Antonio Exchange of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Martyn has managed the suburban system and has served the company in several other posts over many years.

J. M. Carroll Bell’ Telephone Company San Antonio Houston Harry Martyn J. M.carroll Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Mr. Martyn Land

Georgetown Texans hold 33 graduates in 1920s ceremony

Georgetown Tex May 28 Dr H S L Munger pastor of the Methodist church at Taylor will preach the baccalaureate sermon for the Georgetown high school at the Methodist church Sunday morning Superintendent Thomas Ei Tee an nounced the program for the commencement week ending with the class play Friday evening. Miss Nina Nuny first honor graduate and Miss Ora Mac Mullens second and Carl Burkhardt first among the boys. There are 33 graduates in the class this year with a total enrollment in all departments of 762. The following are members of the graduating class: Phateher Atkin Charles Brady Carl Burkhardt Ben Chreitzberg Wynifred Eilyson Hattie Fowler Edvin Brown Mary Lois Henson DeRossett Hinson Ann Estelle Horger Myrtle Ischy Mardorie Ischy Donnell Isvine Vernon King Von Tamsford George N. Mc Daniel Jr Foster Milhollin Roberta Morgan Rhea Marrs Thomas McDonald Ora Mune Mullens Nina Nunn

Georgetown Tex H. SL. Munger Methodist Church Taylor Thomas Ei. Tee Nina Nuny Ora Mac Mullens Carl Burkhank Phateher Atkin Charles Brady Carl Burkhardt Ben Chreitzberg Wynifred Eilyson Hattie Fowler Edvin Brown Mary Lois Henson DeRossett Hinson Ann Estelle Horger Myrtle Ischy Mardorie Ischy Donnell Isvine Vernon King von Tamsford George N. McDaniel Jr

Seguin Community Fair Promises Local Exhibits and Fun

Seguin Texas May 28 A community fair will be held at Geronimo Wednesday evening featuring agricultural displays and other attractions. The program lists addresses and a play as part of the event with planned evening activities.

Seguin Tex Geronimo

Elopement is Fatal as Texas Family Feud Ends in Gun Fight

In Sonora Sutton County Texas complaints charging assault with intent to murder were filed against Previse Dick Morris and his son HW 8 Warris after a running gun fight near Sonora left Nelson McNaill fatally wounded and Elizabeth Dorothy Harris shot dead. The lovers McNaill and Harris, both dead, had been eloping and faced opposition from Harris's father and brother. Bodies were at San Angelo morgue awaiting funeral arrangements.

Daughter San Angelo Tex Nelson McNaill Sonora Sutton County Dick Morris Warris Valley Tey Bather McNaill U Elizabeth Dorothy Harris Dick ‘Harris San Angeles Sfe- Naill McNaill O Waco Nel Riv Harrie Erm T Marriaree Eelizabeth

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