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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1926

Page

8

Ben Hur Leads San Antonio Theater Week Bill

A row of film attractions hits San Antonio with Ben Hur leading offerings. Ramon Navarro stars in the epic, supported by May McAvoy and Carmel Meyers, two daily showings touted as the season’s peak. The Rialto also presents The Crackerjack starring Johnny Hines with comedy and thrills.

Ben Hur San Antonio Luv Wallace Empire Ramon Nevarro Gelley May McAvoy Caremel Meyers Rialto Tesger Johnny Hines New York Johnny South America

Majestic Theater Opens With Revue and Screen Features

The Majestic theater opened with a revue featuring Wally Sharpler and Beatrice Gay plus Lilien Gur, Daighlin, and Harry 3s Teen. Acts include Village Gossip and Rex ben Glide novelty dance. On screen Tom Mix stars in The Great Train Robbers with Miz horse and Dwan leading a supporting cast. A Pride of Force with Tom Santschi is also shown.

F Leughier Majestic Theater Mayendee Sharpley Lee Wally Sharpler Beatrice Gay Lilien Gurdons Darotty Dwan Ener Horse Tony Sisys Pert Alsop Bob “Casey Greer Mickie Riley Rex Jews Tew Bier Petty Connors Sybil Hopkins Jack Shane Hezell Greer Bessie Marlowe Babs Arnold Pride of Force Tom Santschi

Clara and Brains in a Mountain Drama at Bray Princess

A New York businessman pursues Clara in a plot spanning Tennessee and Kentucky with crime fears and mountain life. The Princess screens The Rucawar Bray cartoons and International Newsreel, followed by Syllocating Sue featuring Corrine Griffith Tom Moore and Rockliffe Fellows in a comic drama about stardom and romance.

New York Clara Tennessee Kentucky Sue Corrine Griffith Tom Moore Rockliffe Fellows Broadway Rockcliffe Fel Aliss Griffith Miss Griffith Mr. Fellows Robbie Bremaine

Dan Meadr Banquet Honors Legion Delegates

A banquet named the Dan Meadr banquet will be held Tuesday evening at the Menger hotel in San Antonio to honor delegates of the American Legion who attended the national convention in Philadelphia last month and helped secure the convention for San Antonio. Alamo Post No. 2 will host, chaired by Maury Ackerack? of the banquet committee. Delegates include Dan Moory Brigadier General Paul B. Jon, Warne Dargis, Lewis Lauterstein, Ralph A. Durkee, Reymond Phelps Wiron, Jack R. Burke, and others.

Dan Meadr American Legion the Legion Philadelyhia San Antonio Menger Hotel Alamo Post No. 2 Legion Maury Aareerick Arete Jurner Dan Moory Gersl Paul B. Joni Warne Dargis Lewis Lauterstein Ralph A. Durke Reymond Phelps Wiron Jack R. Burke Sud It. W. Patian

Fresh Revolution Breaks in Albania Belgrade

A fresh revelation spreads from Northern Albania and is spreading rapidly, reported by Belgrade newspaper Vreme. The account notes a political upheaval gaining momentum across the region.

Albania Belgrade Ipi Vreme Sara

Caravan of Autoists to Visit Historic Shrines This Fall

See San Antonio First slogan drives a motor lecture tour by the landmark association. A Sunday caravan of autos will depart from Travis Park at 3 PM, led by a car with a large Texas flag, visiting historic points in San Antonio and vicinity. Adina de Zavala opened the series with Governor's Palace drawing attention.

San Antonio Hich An Antonio Travis Paris Adina de Zavala

Manufacturers to Hold Annual Members' Banquet

The Chamber of Commerce announces an annual banquet for its manufacturers and members. Over 260 attendees from various factories are expected to attend the dinner, with organizers led by William T. North and BL. GW serving on the committee.

Pam Mengec James Mémorgan Utipiin Ani Wikiem William TY North

Yale Football Receipts Recorded At Eight Hundred Thousand

Report states Yale football receipts reached eight hundred thousand dollars. The note hints at a stronger gate than the prior year, with officials projecting further growth in attendance and revenue for upcoming games.

Weather forecast note with garbled text

Fragmentary weather bulletin noting shifting winds and rain chances. The readable bits reference yesterday and scattered times but lack clear location or specifics for forecast details.

Officials of 8 A greet Lucchese on return home

Officials of 8 A plan a welcome for Lucchese upon return to San Antonio. A committee, including Mayor Wright, Nat Washer, I W Morri son, Porter Whales, Fred Heend Co. Walte, and Gen. Paul B. Malone, will oversee activities. A group of girls from local schools will greet the guest with others from area organizations.

Lucchese Tosephinne Terevisese San Antonio Donna San Antoni Mayer Whil Wright Nat Washer I. W. Morrison Porter Whales Fred Heend Walte W. T. Jones Rig Paul B. Malone Avele Prackenville Airs Lewis Hiertaberg Themmis Belli Tenia Ulgh

Mexican Consul Visits New York City

Mexican Consul to New York visits the city following the arrival of a delegation from Mexico. The official's trip underscores ongoing diplomatic ties and duties in the region.

N. Y

Selling Impure Milk Brings Fine in Corporation Court

Merchants who sell impure milk face accountability as milk inspectors act. Storekcapwy charged with the offense was fined 25 dollars in Corporation court. The case highlights city action against dairymen.

G O P May Name Hilles Chairman

New York American reports William M. Butler of Massachusetts named chairman of the Republican National Committee. The paper quotes party leaders and notes Hilles potential influence amid New York activity and upcoming conferences.

G.O.P Hilles York New York

Vacancy in Office of Wave Chaplain Elects Unexpired Term

Announcement from the office of wave chaplain states vacancy and election for the unexpired term due November 2. Readers are urged to attend and participate in the faith and light gathering led by Souler Seey.

Souler

Pan America Pilot Arrives at Kelly Field

First Lieutenant Joby W. Betton, a pilot on the South American Pan American flight, reached Kelly Field Monday morning from Crissy Field, California. He traveled with Benton, while other crew members led by Major Warbert A. Dargue were expected to arrive in San Antonio later that night.

Joby W. Betton Kelly Bijeld Crissy Wiel Calif My. Benton Warbert A. Dargue San Antonio Mendis

Gales Ravage Ships Off Europe Coasts

Storms lash Southwestern Europe with heavy gales halting industry. Atlantic and Mediterranean ports report battered ships and widespread damage, disrupting trade as the Riviera endures renewed strikes on shipping.

Europe Paris Atlantic Mediterranean Riviera

Local Produce Prices At Wholesale Markets

Farmers received wide price ranges on local wholesale markets for vegetables and poultry. Prices include Grapefruit 5 to 7 per box, Squash 275 per bushel, Corn 17 cents per dozen, Potatoes 3.50 per 100 pounds, Tomatoes 2.50 per bushel, Onions 106 to 159 per bushel, Cucumbers 2.75 per bushel, Okra 5.00 per bushel, Peaches 4.75 to 3.Ul per bushel, Cantaloupes 1 per bushel, Lettuce and greens varied. poultry prices: geese 12.40 per crate, roosters 10 cents per pound, hens 28 cents per pound.

Valley Brussels

Labor vs Company Unions Debates in AFL Strategy

An editor argues the AFL faces a tough choice between enlisting workers under employer backed company unions or under rank and file labor unions. The piece notes rising worker ownership, wage bonuses, pensions, and group insurance as signals of shifting employer-employee dynamics. It predicts a bitter battle and possible policy shifts, while stressing workers’ ultimate agency in choosing loyalties.

Pennsyvania Steel Corporation

Bids Opened for City Auditorium Cooling System

Bids for cooling the City Auditorium were opened at a city commission meeting and range from 33,000 to 202,000 dollars. They were referred to M. L. Diver for tabulation, with the highest bid rejected for a $210 check tied to the bid as specified in the advertisements. A bond issue provided 78,000 dollars to complete the auditorium.

Menitipal M. L. Diver

Fort Sam Hostess Arrives to Preside at Army Dances

Mrs Elizebeth Hazelton arrives in San Antonio to serve as hostess at Fort Sam Houston presiding at dances and entertainments for enlisted men She previously served as a hostess in the First Corps area headquartered in Boston She is sister of Mrs T S Garrett wife of Lt Garrett of the 23rd Infantry

Fort Sam Elizebeth Hazelton San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Hazelton First Corps Boston T. S. Garrett Garrett Twentythird Infantry

Briton Angell Warns U S Youths On Voting

North Angell of London urges education for American youth, warns of apathy in politics and the need to study economics. He criticizes U S voters for time wasted and calls women a growing political force, speaking at the Opa Forum after a luncheon at the Menger hotel.

America Vitigen North Angell Londo Ayha Opa Ayer Thve Igh Aly Angell George Washington Mc Angell Menger Herbert J. Hazes Preside- Hite

Unclear Names Link Texans in Fragmented Listing

Fragmentary OCR lists numerous personal names and places including Fort Worth Galveston Abilene El Paso Dallas Ennis and San Antonio with scattered initials and surnames. No coherent event or action present. seems like an unstructured directory or roster snippet.

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