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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1924

Page

10

Pair Married At Atkins Meetis In Kiwanis Program

Justice of the Peace R Neill Campbell and secretary Louis F Boitz presided at a Kiwanis Club noon meeting where a real marriage ceremony was performed for Maria D Castillo and Juan He Sosa. The program started with a mock jury trial and included a humorous look at justice duties.

Justice Court Justice of the Peace R. Neill Campbell Louis F. Boitz Kiwanis Club Judge Campbell Maria D. Castillo Juan He Sosa Attoiner D. A. McAskill Tom Mathis

Rewritten Program of Instruction for San Antonio Scouts

J P Fitch regional executive praised the San Antonio boys leadership training school run by the Alamo Council Boy Scouts of America. He noted class size grew beyond initial plans from 46 to over 100, prompting a rewritten program. Fitch urged trained leaders to sustain momentum and staff future scout efforts.

Arthur Michael Gh. B. Fitch Sci Boss Sn Antonio Teast Courge JP. Fitch Boys’ Leadership’ Training School Alamo Cournel Boy Scots of America San An Tonio San Antonio Jie Isoy Cesio

Residents Seek Opening of East Tivergreen Street

Twenty residents of East Tivergreen 3 file a petition to open a thoroughfare into tones avenue and two more petitions request paving for four streets. City council will act at the next meeting. proposed paving includes North Mesquite from East Commerce to Houston, North San Marcos from West Commerce to Rotty, Chie so boulevard from Jackberry to Brown, and Dawsey Street from Ping to Hackberry.

East Tivergreen 3 Vile Steffler Wriday North Mesquite Commerce Houston San Marcos Ptm West Commerce Rotty Chieso Boulevard Jtackberry Vrown Dawsay Street Ping Hackberry

Broom Corn Output Rises in Sprintfield Area

Broom corn production in Sprintfield rose to 9600 tons, up from 5500 tons last year. The average yield reached 41 89 pounds per acre, reflecting a stronger harvest across the region.

Sprintfield Evon

Baptists Amend Constitution at Texas Convention

The Texas Baptist convention amended its constitution barring any church whose delegations are seated for lack of harmony from recognition without convention vote. Dr M T Andrews presented the measure as the program for 1925 was laid before the body. Reverend Forest Smith, Fort Worth, chaired program planning and budget director Dr T W Herndon urged adoption of the budget system. Rev Jesse Yelvington of Smith stirred protest over Baylor University charges, insisting on presenting documentary evidence after the board of trustees hearing. Reports from Texas Baptist leaders and institutions followed, with Rev W W Lee named to the 1925 program committee.

Dallas Phe -Baptist, General Convention of Texas M. T. Andrews Forest Smith Fort Worth T. W. Herndon Jesse Yoelvington Smith S. P. Brooks Baylor University Board of Trustees Yelvington Waco W. W- Lee San Antonio

Seals for sale to aid tuberculosis and Camp Lat-A-Lot

The Chamber of Commerce public welfare drive will begin December 1 with 15,000 Christmas seals sold through ten downtown booths. Funds support tuberculosis fight and Camp Lat-A-Lot at Comfort. Morris Stern chairs the department. Committees plan mailings and business-house solicitations with firms pledging 10 to 50 dollars in seal purchases.

Camber of Commerce Towand Chamber of Commerce Lat-A-Lot Comfort Public Welfare Department Morris Stern

Ma Ferguson elected Texas governor sparks party devotion claim

Carrie Chapman Catt told the Illinois League of Women Voters that Texans voted for Ma Ferguson due to blind party loyalty rather than support for her. She cited fears of Pa Ferguson and opposed Klan and Republican candidates, arguing similar devotion exists in New England.

Associated Press Chicago Ma” Ferguson Texas Carrie Chapman Catt Caid Mllnois League of Women Voters Cail Ferguson Pa” Ferguson Catt New England Mrs. Catt

Mexican land sale contract attacked in court suit

R Gonzales joint executor of Manuel Gonzales estate files suit in the Jackson County district court against J P Foster and T J Spain. The complaint seeks cancellation of a March 24 land sale contract for Hacienda de la Azurrese and a receiver to hold sale proceeds for distribution, amid Foster’s alleged abandonment and Spain’s asserted interest. Foster escaped county officers Wednesday after arrest at sheriff’s request.

J. P. Foster Jackson County R. Gonzales Manuel Gonzales Foster T. J. Spain Seconty Third District Gonzales Francisco Olivares Jr Spain

Carter Returns to King Tut Tomb Work

London November 21 Howard Carter is due in Cairo within days to resume excavations at the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. The Antiquities Department of the Egyptian government will control the project as Carter resumes the search.

Carter King Tut London Howard Carter Dalse Tute Anthe ‘Amen Daily Mail Antiquities Department

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promised to Boost Weight

Advertisement touts cod liver oil tablets as a pleasant alternative to liquid oil for convalescents and thin people. It claims quick weight gain of five pounds in 30 days, with a money back guarantee if the target is not met, and recommends druggists across stores as the source.

Garland McCoy Sommerc’ Drug Stores H. J. Wagner Drug Co McElroy Drug Store McCos McCoy's

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