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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1926

Page

17

Night in Psing benefits San Antonio charity

The American Legion Alamo Post No. 2 plans a New Year’s Eve show titled A Night in Psing at the municipal auditorium to raise funds. Wayne Davis leads the general committee with Billy Foy supervising. Foy, a former stage star, has staged A Night in Paris for Portland post and will arrive Wednesday. Prominent legion members will oversee committees as needed for the production. Captain E B Nickum, adjutant, states details.

American Legion San Antonio Alamo Y Post the Legion Municipal Auditorium Wayné Davis Billy Foy Portland Post Portland, Oxé Foy Paris Legion E. “BP Nickum

Thanksgiving Mass Meeting Urged by Rabbi for San Antonio

Rabbi Ephraim Frischof of Temple Beth El urged all Jews in San Antonio to attend a Thursday Thanksgiving mass meeting at the municipal auditorium. The program will begin at 7 o clock with ministers and rabbis from every denomination participating as diverse faiths unite in gratitude and guidance.

Ephraim Frischof Temple Beth el San Antonio

Lions Club Weekly Meeting Speaker Marcus Davis Addresses Topics

Marcus Davis was principal speaker at the Lions Club weekly meeting held Wednesday at noon. He spoke on current topics. Gettrude Miller, cellist accompanied by Grace Miller at the piano, and Dorothy Richter, soprano accompanied by Lilly Goeth, presented a musical program.

Marcus Davis Lions'club Gettrude “Miller Grace Miller Dorothy Richter Lilly Goeth

Hugh Robertson Delivers Optimist Luncheon Address

Hugh Robertson spoke at the Optimist club weekly luncheon on Wednesday. His address outlined things Americans should be thankful for, with the Junior College orchestra providing music for the occasion.

Hugh Robertson Optimist Club

Officer Arrested After City Collision Incident

Patrolman G T Dorsett is cited as the victim in a crash at No galitos and La Chapelle streets. Motorcycle Officer Co B McCullough arrested him on a charge of negligent collision following a two-vehicle incident.

G.‘T. Dorsett Co. B. McCullough No‘galitos la Chapelle

New Oil Field Gaining Attention in Jim Hogg County Wildcat Territory

A newly discovered oil field in Jim Hogg County southwest of the Randado field and east of Jennings gas field produced initial gas and oil outputs. The Alworth Brothers No 2 Palacious well, in section 30, block A B and M survey, yielded 20 million cubic feet of gas and 100 barrels of oil, with casing showing higher readings and proximity to a prior dry hole No 1 Palacious.

Well Ag Wildcat Ter‘ritory Jim Hogg

Refuse Vet's Wife Claim For Alimony

In Los Angeles on November 24 Judge J. W. Summerfield refused Mrs. Marbel Earley alimony from her disabled veteran husband August W. Earley. The court stated he served in the war and a healthy wife should not receive support, telling her to get a job and that no alimony would be awarded.

Los Angeles J. W. Summerfield Marbel Earley August W. Earley

Coolidge and Wife Out House-hunting

President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge are house hunting in Washington as repairs planned for the White House prompt a temporary retirement next March. They seek a commodious home near the White House and expect to be away for five or six months.

Washington

Vanderbilt Divorce Plea Not Received

Rome dispatch from International News Service reports no notice from Mrs. W K Vanderbilt II about seeking an annulment. Officials deny US reports that an annulment had been granted.

Vanderbilt International News Service Rome The Rote Tribune W. K. Vanderbilt II Rota United States Vanderhilt

New Yorker Falls For Con Game at Train Station

A New Yorker was lured by a trio of slick locals near a station and lost 590 dollars in a coin matching scam. Detectives said the traveling salesman was invited to walk with two men who then switched coins and swindled him.

New Yorker New York

Thanksgiving Day Sermon At San Fernando Cathedral

The Reverend J. G. vockwaoa will deliver the Thanksgiving sermon at the 8 o'clock Mass Thursday morning in San Fernando cathedral. The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will attend in ceremony dress. Classification 102 of Light Classified Ads may interest readers about poultry.

J. G. Vockwaoa Wi Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus San Fernando Cathedral

Goosenecks Passe Leggers Get Wises In St Joseph

In St Joseph police court an officer testified bootleggers now install straight pipes to avoid detection. The report notes Gooseneck joints on sink drains are going out of style amid convictions and evidence dumped in pipes.

St. Joseph St. Foe

Man Killed In Greenville Traffic Accident

Dennis Gay, 24, of Greenville, was fatally struck when a truck ran over him. The incident occurred in Greenville, Texas, and details indicate he died from his injuries.

International News Service Greenville Tex Navy Dennis Gay

All Officers of Chamber of Commerce Reelect in December Vote

The Chamber of Commerce will reelect all current officers at the annual election on December 1. Incumbents up for re election include RO We Morrison as president DL B Clegg as first vice president and Dr Frederick Terrell as second vice president. Directors up for reelection are Ernest Brown Harry Balff C C Krueger Gerald B Mellis and N A White. New directors include N H King F A Winorich George Potchernick H H Ochs EB H Kifer Alfred Duerler Reagan Houston A C Prucha A A Burnett and Ernest Laubscher.

Chamber of Commerce We Morrison DL. B. Clegg Frederick Terrell Civic Ernest Brown Harry Balff C. C. Krueger Gerald B.mellis N. A. White N.h.king F. A. Winorich George Potchernick H. H. Ochs EB. H. Kifer Alfred Duerler Reagan Houston A.C. Prucha A. A. Burnett Ernest Laubscher

Chlorolin Dip Ideal Disinfectant and Germicide

Chlorolin Dip is advertised as the ideal disinfectant and germicide for poultrymen and dog owners. It claims to kill fleas and mites and to prevent disease caused by germs, sold by all druggists.

Norrlg Church Named In It For Taxes

Fort Worth reports district court suits filed by the city against the First Baptist and First Christian churches for delinquent taxes totaling about 2800 dollars. The issue concerns back taxes on church property rented to businesses, not used for religious purposes. Pastor Rev J Frank Norris faces a separate murder trial in Austin set for January 10 related to the slaying of D E Chipps, who confronted Norris over church sermons.

International News Service Fort Worth First Baptist Church First Christian Church J. Frank Norris Austin D. E. Chipas Norris Chipps H. ©. Meacham

Firemen volunteer for Community Chest drive push

Twenty firemen have volunteered to solicit funds for the Community Chest during the remaining three days of the drive. F. E. Gurreson announced Wednesday that their services were offered by Fire Chief J. G. Sarvan to help reach the goal of $427,860.17 by week’s end. Total subscribed by noon Wednesday was $251,590.02.

F. E. Gurreson J. G. Sarvan

Lions Field Tots Form Orchestra at Clubhouse

An eight and under group organized at the Lions Wield clubhouse with Mrs M May as teacher. They will meet each Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock for practice, per secretary Mrs Grace McKeen Triolo.

Lions Field Lions Wield M. May Grace McKeen Triolo

Scaffold Workman Electrocuted While Balancing Scaffold

The body of Y. T. Snow was sent to Vinita Oklahoma for burial. Snow was electrocuted here yesterday while attempting to balance himself on a scaffold. He grasped a live electric light wire and was killed instantly.

Jy International Neva Service Tulba Y.T. Snow Vinita Oka Todey Snow

Calotabs Ad Claims Quick Cold Cure

An advertisement promotes Calotabs as a purified calomel tablet that cures colds and grippe overnight with one or two tablets at bedtime. It promises no salts or nausea and says mornings bring vanished symptoms and renewed appetite. A family package with directions costs 35 cents at any drug store.

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