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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1927

Page

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Rev Crum Attacks Church Body Over Liquor Law Stand

Reverend Helie P. Cros of St Marks Episcopal denounces a New York convention resolution by the Church Temperance Society labeling the Eighteenth Amendment a constitutional skirmish. He warns the action does not reflect the Episcopal Church and criticizes clerical backing for anti prohibition efforts.

Rev Crum the Church Temperance Society Eipizcoyel Ceech Helie P. Cros Mark's Episcopal Church New Yorks Hard Temperance Society Mr. Cram Church “Temperance Society Cust Episcopal Church Temperance Society Lewentr New York AE Smith New York Church ‘Temperance Society Zerk

Prohibition Faith Mentioned in Local Speech

An excerpt from a speech praises the eighteenth amendment and liquor prohibition while criticizing unrestricted medical liquor prescriptions as inviting bootlegging. The speaker argues prohibition improved the country overall except in New York and warns against doctors prescribing liquor freely.

Jacob Esau Ns “Y Palieva New York American Medical Association Chart Temperstica Society

Temperance Society Attacks Prohibition Policy

A meeting of the Chaiteh Temperance Society of the Protestant Episcopal church criticized the Prohibition Act and the 18th Amendment. They argued the Volstead Act causes increased drunkenness and immorality, urging stricter enforcement and reform.

The Chaiteh Temperance Society Protestant Episcopal Church Image Pallie Tolsday

Four Hundred Main Avenue High School Diploma Night

High School graduates will receive diplomas Wednesday night in the Bisnteipsl auditorivn. Principal B.S. Bakdley will present the class with Marshall Johnston, superintendent, introducing J. Ira Kercherile, speaker for the evening. Frank Horses, President of the board, will administer diplomas.

Main Avenue Bisnteipsl_auditorivn B.S. Bakdley Wil Marshall Johnston Schoole Awit J. Ira Kercherile Frank Horses Ithe Board

Texas Firemen Plan San Antonio Convention Trip

Rates for a special fund trip to the Texas Firemen's Association annual convention in San Antonio are announced. A.S. Parkett, head of the traffic department at the chamber of commerce, cites travel dates June 14 to 17. Five ships and firemen are expected to attend.

Texas Texas Firemen's Association San Autonio A.S. Pawkett Chamber of Curtimerce

Darlorg Gen Theft Nears Solution In New York Merger Link

A New York jewel theft case tied to the death of a shop owner and the arrest of Josep Bernstein unfolds as officials link the burglary to a share of a broader rail merger plan. Washington reports say Bernstein confessed to plans to travel to New York to collect money and that a companion remains at large. The case intersects with a larger merger outline involving South Western lines and the Kansas City Southern and Cotton Belt routes, aiming to reshape control among major railroads.

New Orleans Mre Bernstein New York Worter Companion Werner Ret Werner Washington Mar Intestate’ Committee Comnneeila Keasas City Cotton Belt Rom Loree Présis Intérstale Commerce Commission Kaneass Sothern Ariny Wlock Lotee Scornitesian Commissifmér Meyer Xdniac Omiler

Mrs Dahlberg Former S A Woman in San Antonio

fragmented OCR notes describe Mrs Dahlberg a former S A woman tied to a San Antonio case. mentions a person named Bigiu and a daughter tested here. references a ranch and a St Anthony date. the text is unclear and contains many OCR errors.

Atir Bigiu San Antonio

Gem theft near Whit 2ORB solved. arrests linked

Police believe the jewel theft near Whit was solved by the New Orleans arrest of gangster Joseph Bernstein. Investigations continue for return of the stolen gem. Beleaguered by confusion, Uaborg and Ler Hiebard are noted as involved parties in related corporate matters.

Howels Bror U. Kihlbergs Chiengy Carlton Bolel Hure Abarch Palive 10 New Orlesny Jnaoph Bernstein Kier Insurance Sunpauy Cubl Uo Uaborg Mirope Ler Hiebard Colutix Af Chicagr Taustins Fool

Fraulein Stinnes on World Tour With 2 Autos

Fraulein Cishenore Stents, heiress of the late Stee Stinnes Indies talay mnenote, sails a world circumnavigation from Frankfurt plan. The party travels in a special Adler automobile caravan across Constantinople, the Balkans, Persia, Russia, Mongolia, and China. They will depart Japan for South America and aim to reach the United States in May next year, returning via France and Spain with four chauffeurs and a camera man.

Frankport Germany Adler Automobile Fraulein Cishenore Dauighter Stee Stinnes Constantinople Balkans Persia Ruagis Mongolia Ching Japan South America United States France Spain Cara Hex Setter Ie

Mexico Asked to Expel Communists

Officials of the Regional Confederation of Mexican Workers announced today that the organization will petition the government to expel from the country all foreign Communists, for the most part Cabatia, Spaniards, and Americans, to prevent Latin Communist influence on the Mexican labor movement.

Mexico Cabatia

New Orleans Divine Will Give Lecture on Galilee Steps

A lecture titled in the Steps of the Man of Galilee will be given at Harlandale Presbyterian Church Wednesday at 8 by A H Borgent of New Orleans Werking, pastor of entende. An invitation Lov.

New Orleans Divine Galilee Harlandale Présbyterien Hyarch Ilegure A. Hi. Borgent New Orleyn Werking Pastir Entende

Entombed Miners Leave Messages in Final Note

In Fairmont West Virginia on May 25, families and miners’ colleagues mourn a blast entombing workers. A final message reads Do not curse fate, we rest in peace. Officials vow to seek truth, while prayers rise for the missing men.

Fairmont Mintre Sven

Refugio Gets State Highway Designation After Vote

Refugio county officials led by Dr. Charlen Merrilts and Judge We G McGill returned from Austin after securing approval for a designated state highway. The route runs from Victoria County along the Relagia Woodsborough and San Tatricio county lines, connecting Linton and Orden to Rebstown and Highway 16 in the valley. Construction will begin as bonds are rated, forming part of the Hug the Count highway plan.

Charlen Merrilts Tyrol We G McGill Paul Neumann Woodsborough Austin Victoria County Raiway Relagia San Tatricio Linton Oreden Rebstown Commission Dlon Victoria Gouty Jing Rorkport Texas

Nurses Guild Meeting Planned at Saint Mark's Church

Nurses will hold a guild meeting in the educational building of Saint Mark's Episcopal Church. Three Narngyas guid for nurses will gather Friday evening at o clock for admission service led by Pastor Halle P. Crum and chaplain Jt 8. DP. Robertson. Crum will speak on Flor: fire Nightingals. A follow up session is planned with prayers and a separate observance at 7:20 a.m. and 1 a.m. Saturday.

Saint Mark's Episcopal Church O'Clork Halle P. Crum DP. Robertson Crum

Congregational Church Growth in Omaha Report

A report from Rev. Charles Emerso Burton of New York shows growth in Congregational churches in Omaha reaching about 36,000 members despite a 72 percent increase in church buildings. The National Council of the Congregational Churches is involved, reflecting ongoing expansion as of the meeting held recently.

Omaha Neb Charles Emerso Burton New York National Council of the

Italian Priests Vars? Short Skirts Controversy Echoes

A fragment reports uproar over priests and women in cities. Cardinal Mleteangelo of Florence denounces moral laxity, noting pervasive exposure of women and children in provocative attire. The terse item hints at a broader cultural clash and church admonitions amid urban change.

Alould Mleteangeto Florence

Largest Air Test Tunnel Completed

The world’s largest air propeller wind tunnel was officially opened today at Tangley fleet. Aviator De. Jack Ames and government officials attended the ceremony alongside aircraft manufacturers to mark the completion of the aviation testing contrivance.

Halon Van Tangley Ben de. Jack . Ames The Nation Comaliten

New Road Bell Proposes $15 State Highway Funds Use

May 26 at Austin 442 Senator Fatechitl proposed a bill to divert $15 from the state highway fund for the upkeep and maintenance of the state's lateral routes. Also notes a string of brief items from across Texas and nearby regions including a social house fire death in Galveston and various political appointments and incidents.

Bell Austin Fatechitl of Lufkin Galvestos Kenneth Keithley Seaman Wilmington N.C Mey Wivelt Uid Alexander

Wool Center Auction Draws Bant and Petersay Buyers

Jarze buyers from the Bant and Petersay congregations gathered at the Wool Center on Wadnendar to bid on wool lots. Ann Antonio and others watched as Piper and company offered pounds of wool and Petersay’s group competed. The sale began at 4 o clock with bids around 6 p.m. Wednesday, part of Kerrville’s spring sale of several hundred pounds. The crop this year is estimated at about 25,000,000 pounds, with buyers’ estimates ranging from 30 to 40 pounds per hundredkg.

Jarze Bant Ann Antonio Wadnendar FIA Piper and Copipany Peterson and Company Alenger Hosel Piper Bae Orono Petersay Kerrvitte Bowie

Pope Attacks Beach Revue Critics in Vatican Note

Rome May 26 Vatican denounces a Galveston Texas beauty contest and movie promotion schemes. The official pronouncement condemns girls drawn into such pages, warning that careers risk ruin as morality and duty are pressed by sensational publicity.

Rome Pugir Vatican Nf Gulkeston Tex Particulir Pope -Took -Occariono Galveston

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