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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1926

Page

20

Oriental Music and Arts Event at Woman's Club

The Woman's Club music department hosted an Oriental program on Wednesday November 24 featuring Chinese and Japanese music and dance with Mrs Cheodure BE Munnie as chairman. The event included piano pieces folk gong performances violin selections and an interpretive dance with ceremonial tea to follow.

Te Worman Cheodure BE. Munnie Juttes Chalkley Bs. L. Carson Stanley Winters Ruth Herbst McDonald A. B. Jardin Gregorin Osuguera Fe Far East Herbert Reed Mary Adele Carson

Community Calendar Notes From San Antonio Newspapers

Calendar items announce a Wednesday adult Bible class banquet at Original Mexican restaurant and a joint meeting at the Witte museum Brackenridge Park. Ongoing events include a Thursday parliamentary law class at the Majestic, a lecture by Henry Lawrence Southwick, and various school and club activities with volunteers and performances at local venues. A Thanksgiving themed luncheon honors Miss Evelyn Duerter and others, plus art exhibits at the Witte Memorial Museum. Residents also petitioned for an arc light on North Flores Street.

Yviededs’ Evangelical Church San Antonio de Bexar Alamo San Antonio Conservation Ytiety Witte Brackenridge Park

Thanksgiving dances and music events listed across towns

Various notices announce Thanksgiving dances and musical entertainment on Thursday November 25 in Castroville and nearby areas. Ads mention Teron B. Smith orches, Andy's orchestra, and prizes such as turkeys, with venues including Taber Temple and local halls.

Castroville Sui Dodgers New Pest Andy

Cotton Control group challenges East Texas Chamber stance

The Cotton Control association led by C K Durham of McLennan County questions East Texas Chamber of Commerce directors’ view on cotton acreage limits. The group cites farmer-backed sentiment in central Texas stances and argues state action is needed amid rising costs and industry limits.

Farmer Colton Control Association C.K. Durham McLennan County Farmer John Gorham Bosqueville Farmer W. W. Woodsor First National Bank Waco Texas Bankers' Association O. W. Sherrill Georgetown Lexus Bankers’ Association A. N. Green Cameron W. E. Huniicutt Marlin Farmer Favor Move East Texas Chamber of Commerce Texas East ‘Texas Great Britain Mexico Cuba Brazil

Near Death Crash Injures Ortega Family in Spillover Dip

A car plunged from an embankment nine miles from Sie City on Pro City road. Mrs Delarey Ortega of San Marcos Street is in Robert 5. Green Hospital with a fractured skull. Bartolo Ortega and their 15 year old daughter Francisca also injured. Ortega swerved to pass another car and hit a culvert. Clarence Murphy, 17, of 410 McMullen Street, injured in a collision with a car reportedly driven by Miss Pearl Miller of 425 Avondale Avenue.

Sie City Delarey Ortega Lves San Marcos Street Robert 5. Green Irisbaud Bartolo Ortega Francisca Ortega Qarence Murphy McMullen Strest Pearl Miller Avondale Avenue

Blacksmith's $100 Weekly Wage Revealed in Divorce Case

In Wilmette, Illinois, divorce papers allege William Hoth, a village smith, earned about $100 weekly and describe alleged violence by the husband who, the wife claims, shifted from the forge to domestic abuse. The filing details his reported strength and ties to a near horseless age.

Chicago Wilmette William Hoth

Fleeing Rum Ship Rams River Boat

The Hudson river night boat Trojan with fifty passengers was rammed by a fleeing ram warner from a pursuing revenue cutter. Captain George H. Warner, skipper of the vessel, said on return to Peekskill that the Trojan had struck a target freighter during the chase.

International News Service New York Hudson River Trojan Warner George H. Warner Peekskill

Weather Across Cities Tonight and Thursday

Regional forecast notes partly cloudy skies with minor temperature changes. Southerly winds remain light to moderate along coasts and inland areas with warmer readings forecast in northwest, extreme southeast, and eastern portions.

San Antonio Texas Chicago Kansas City Lewest New York St. Louis Washington Loyest

Court Proceedings in Texas Court of Appeals Nov 24

Proceedings list affirmations reversals and dismissals across multiple counties including Fort Bend Harris Upshur Nacogdoches and Bexar with motions for rehearing granted or denied and cases submitted on briefs and records. Appellant and state representatives from numerous counties appear in this sprawling docket.

Fort Bends R. A. Welch Concho Henry Whatley Harris Reagan Foots RockWally Hunt Appellent Newsomen Upshur Lawrence Heltom Nacogdoches Ie Harris Fatinin Alex Blanks Fannin Willie Davia Hopkins Bob Davis Gratton Davenport Tom Grenn Mike Heaty Tarrant A. Taller Stephens C. 3 Marberry Freestone G. B. Myctek Sutton Fletcher Manorum Dave Eldridge Richard U Brazoria H. G. Williams Webb T. BR. Dodson Kaufman Elmer Hayworth Angle May Diggs Bexar Bryant Satchett McLennan John Holcomb Potter George Johnson Fort Bend Dick Hendricks Garray

Injunction Sought To Block New Gas Station

Warne Davis filed in the Seventy-Third District Court on Wednesday a petition seeking a perpetual injunction restraining Gulf Refining from constructing a filling station near the North Flores and West Ashby intersection. Judge Robert W. B. Terrell granted a temporary restraining order and set a hearing for December.

Gulf Refrain North Flores West Ashby Place Warne Davis Seventy-third District Robert W. B. Terrells

Turkey Prices Shift At San Antonio Market

Intensive buying and selling marked the San Antonio wholesale vegetable and poultry market Wednesday morning. Turkeys sold at 28 cents per pound, up 2 cents from Tuesday. Celery and vegetables showed small price changes amid ample supply.

Local Produce Prices At Wholesale Markets

Farmers received varied prices for vegetables and poultry on the local wholesale market. Items include squash at 32.75 per bushel, potatoes 3.50 per 200 pounds, corn roasting ears at 1 cent per dozen, celery 17.5 cents per dozen, beets 50 cents per dozen, and peaches 2.75 to 3.00 per basket. Poultry prices show roasters 16 cents per pound, hens 21 to 28 cents, turkeys 26 cents, and eggs 12.00 per crate.

Valley Green I Cor Focal Exges

Suspect Sent to Bandera for Slaying Trial

Pat Forrest held in Bexar jail was moved under heavy guard to Bandera to face murder charges for the August 22 tied to the killing of bus driver W. A. Gray near Bandera. Sem James and W. C. Speer escorted by Sheriff Henry Stevens amid fears of mob violence after the slaying.

Pat Forrest Bexar County W. A. Gray Bandera Sem James W. C. Speer Henry Stevens Bandera County Gray

Drossaerts Elected Head of Catholic Society

At St Edward's university in Austin the Knights of Columbus State Historical Commission organized and elected its permanent officers. Archbishop Arthur J. Drossaerts of San Antonio was chosen chairman and Reverend M S Garriga of San Antonio named to represent the diocese. St Edward's was designated as the permanent location of the state Catholic archives and library.

Atistin Knights of Columbus State Historical Commission St. Edward’s University St. Edward's State Cathelic Archives and Library Arthur J. Deossaerts San Antonio M.S. Garriga

Low Prices Lift Trade Hopes in 1927 Global Outlook

The piece notes a rare world upbeat in 1927 with Britain ending miner strikes, Paris and London conferences closing amicably, and French finances strengthening. It highlights higher foreign capital appeal in Germany and Belgium stabilizing on a gold basis, plus a broad rise in prices boosting consumption and early Christmas retail expectations.

Thame Atlantic London Germany Belgium

Missing Boone Woman Sought After Cab Return

Police searched Wednesday for Mrs. G. I. Boone 23 after she sent her one year old son George Taliss Boone home in a taxi and disappeared from the Water Street area. Her husband G. I. Boone of 610 Water Street reported the absence to detectives Tuesday night. The taxi driver said two women matching Mrs. Boone’s description took the cab to East Commerce Street before directing it to Water Street.

G. I. Boone Water Street George Taliss Boone East Commerce Street

Tax Office to Stay Open Half Day on Thanksgiving

Tax Commissioner Frank H. Bushick announced the tax department will remain open a half day on Thanksgiving while all other offices close. He cited an overwhelming workload and limited staff to fully cover the day.

Turkey Tax Department Frank H. Bushick

Goolidge tax plan attacked as Senate split widens

President Coolidge faces fresh opposition from Democrats and some Senate Republicans over the tax rebate plan. Proposals to abandon the tax refund and shift $2 million surplus to internal improvements include farm relief and public works. In a separate Michigan report, hotel proprietor Louis Deipsien and an unknown robber were killed during a hotel office robbery at Fairhaven.

International News Service Washington Coolidge Congress Senate Treasury Falrhaven Mich Louis Deipsien Vernier Hotel Osenned

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