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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1924
Page
8
Amparo Castillon led a Mexican delegation at the Dallas fair scene. The group, including Mrs Maria srete and family, attended receptions and a procession in Torreon on their way home, with expenses noted at about $500 per person.
A linotype operator died after a car crash near Pleasant. The victim, at the wheel, was attacked by a life-threatening illness beforehand and died at the scene. Relatives including widow Mrs. J. and others are noted in the report.
Principal Watkins of Sayers school in District 21 says teachers must know volleyball as well as arithmetic. He notes his students have won several volleyball victories and stresses athletics as vital to rural education, helping country boys stay active beyond the farm season. He praises the interscholastic league for promoting clean athletics.
Mrs Marshall W Terrell 42 longtime San Antonio resident died at 223 West Agarita Street after a heart attack. Born December 38 1882 she was the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Bell and wife of Marshall W Terrell. Survived by four daughters two of whom study at Mary Baldwin College with four sisters and several sisters in this city. Funeral Monday at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with Rev Arthur S Baston and Rev B C Burg officiating. Pallbearers listed.
Fred Adams president of the United Shoe Leather Company, touring from St. Anthony to Mexico City, says San Antonio needs factories to boost trade with Mexico. He notes growing shoe demand, urges cotton mills and more industrial plants, and cites U S Leather employs about 800 at its mills and container cardboard production. Mrs Adams accompanies him on the trip from San Francisco.
The Volunteers of America non denominational orphanage for Mexican children opens Wednesday with a banquet honoring Col. F C Fegley. Mayor John W Tobin and Judge Augustus McCloskey attend. Adjutant Small says the home at 105 West Felinson Street will eventually house up to 50 children and seeks heaters beds and equipment.
One hundred eight workers start the eighth annual Roll Call for the Bexar County Red Cross as booths spread across the business district. The drive aims to raise 15000 with initial 1000 already collected and weather permitting hoping to close by Wednesday.
Sheriff Jim Stevens cannot serve his own writ of injunction as district clerk delivers it. With a full deputy force available he must call the constable to effect the service on the sheriff for restraining sale under a judgment.
James G. Matheny of the Western Fire and Water Supply Company lauds San Antonio's fire department and its leadership, praising Commissioner Phil Wright and Chief Sarran. He notes low insurance rates reflect efficiency and mentions the city’s new pumpers from Ahrens Fox, valued at 14150 each with 1300 gallon capacity, tested up to 1500 gallons.
Z E Hammerzoll of 318 Young Street returned from church Sunday night to find his four room frame home a total loss. Neighbors alarmed firefighters who battled a blaze of undetermined origin amid distant hydrants. Fire Chief Sarran estimated 3500 dollars in damage as 56 sections of hose were needed to bring water to the flames. Fire was kept from spreading to nearby houses.
Rev Hugh McLellan told Gunter Hotel Men’s Bible Class the Golden Rule differs from the ten commandments as its practice rests on a man’s sense of justice and fair play. Harry Rogers said the rule applies to business and work and warned that some men want everything without work. Attendance rose toward a goal of 1000 for Christmas.
Police seek two men believed to be soldiers who beat Pat Medola and Barragan during a jitney ride to the Army Post. A revolver was shown and one assailant fled after demanding money as a military guard pursued. A youth friend is detained for questioning.
Community notices include Armistice night events at Turner Hall and local dances at Labor Temple with the Manhattan Revelers Jolly Fellows and White Rose. Ads promote Kirkwood and Wharton appliances, the Majestic Cafe menus, and a Hermann Sons Lodge ball with Weazel’s Orchestra. Also reported are two prison escapes and Carnegie Library closing for Armistice Day.
Obituaries list several local deaths with burial plans and attending details. John Stribbling died in Rockport Texas and was formerly of San Antonio. Robert Yerks, 36, died in a local hospital and was sent to Houston for burial. Services for Lom W. Crow in Huntsville and Mrs Carrie T. Way in San Antonio are noted, with burials at Mission Burial Park and City Cemetery No. 6. Edna Earl Micklejohn, 66, died at her home with funeral at the residence and burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery. H H Tunt and family are listed among survivors. multiple ceremonies planned across San Antonio locations with Porter Loring directing. Remaining notices include Mrs. Sarah Holt, Mrs. Agnes Killian, and others with pending arrangements and local cemetery burials.
Mrs Ida Chitwood nationally known cooking expert arrives in San Antonio to conduct The Tight's free cooking school on the St Anthony roof starting Monday afternoon at 2 89 oclock and running through Friday. Her lectures include illustrated demonstrations and teach economical management and scientific food preparation for housewives. Also note Armistice Day November 11 merchandise includes fireworks flags and novelties at Military Plaza.
A Texas court scene follows a plea by Frank H F Wimberly, a confessed forger, who asks for mercy and a clean slate. Judge William S Anderson orders four years on two charges with three more years tacked from a prior Tarrant County conviction, to run concurrently. Wimberly, unrepresented, asks for the lowest penalty as he cites his wife and child in Fort Worth and relatives in Dallas.
Mrs. T. W. Evans, president of the City Federation of Women's Clubs, opens Better Books Week at the City Library urging parents to foster extensive reading. Mrs. Leah Johnson reviews children's books including The Dark Frigate and Dr. Dolittle's Adventures. Merrill Bishop notes library relations. Peter Can Players led by Miss Juanita Baykin scheduled for Wednesday at 4 o clock.
The Purfit Commission Company and Snyder Produce Company quoted Monday morning prices for a wide range of produce and staples. Beets to broccoli and citrus to tubers appear with dollar and cent values, plus eggs butter poultry and seeds listed by producer and retailer tiers across California Texas and Puerto Rico markets.
The seventh week results show Wen. Lost and Royal Kid leading, with Lehr Cementers posting high team total and Dr. Urban's Securities achieving top single score. Notable performances include Curley Meyers and Doc Urbans Securities at 259 608 and Bill Palmer 994 604. schedule lists matches from November 10 to 13 and Armistice goods sale by George Keene at Military Plaza.
Pure food inspector Jank Miller asked city detectives to pursue a peddler selling eggs from previous years in San Antonio. Investigators have the seller’s automobile number and aim to catch him in the act or charge him with violating pure food laws amid multiple complaints from buyers.
Lieut Gene McGinley starred for the Second Division polo team at Brackenridge Park, scoring a dramatic tying goal from 60 yards and the winning shot in extra chukker as the division edged Waconda 6 to 5. Wilkinson led Des Moines, with Hubbell and Meadows pivotal, while Gardes and defense limited Waconda in a tight tournament opener.
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