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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1927
Page
6
A mine shaft fire in Arizona results in two fatalities and five workers reported missing. Rescue crews battled smoke and heat, stabilizing access while hoping for survivors. State officials ordered search operations as families awaited updates on the missing men.
On a scenic loop west of Bar Antonio, a midnight exchange of gunfire erupted when bootleggers attacked Speviat Demir W. PL Nichols and Ed Miller returning to Beckmann’s ranch. A vehicle burst into flames, a building burned, whiskey was seized, and four assailants fled toward the Scenic Loop highway. Pablo Pelaya reported four men in a passing car. this marked the ranch’s second such raid in a month.
The mystical committee of the Chamber of Commerce expects to finish the San Antonio survey of the surrounding territory by Fear end, per E A Du Bose chairman. Only about 60 percent of data is prepared and a committee meeting set for Friday at 8 p.m. Keane Groos to chair the survey group.
Two autos were elained by thieves in San Antonio Friday. Buford street resident reported the theft of his touring car in front of the Al while Asa Asher on West Grammercy place lost his car near the postoffice. Other thefts cited include a Miller residence on West Grammercy and Woo on Marshall Street with two hats and other small items taken.
An ad fragment touts a quinine based remedy to ease headaches from colds. It claims proven relief and suggests seeking the remedy at Grove Street or nearby locations.
Mesdames H. B. Dichmann and Gilbert G. Wright led a Thursday wedding week guest list with guests including Mrs. A. A. Wilke in an imported robe of bhyre and silver. Mrs. Ditinn Wilke wore an oak steen gown beaded in gray. Miss Antoinette Lettie wore beige georgette with Markee beading. Miss Tillie Loett-Ter appeared in amethyst velvet. Families traveling for Thanksgiving included Mr. and Mrs. Oden Wilson with two children visiting Mrs. Cora Ogden Wilson. Ophelia attended Thanksgiving near Pearsall with Jacob and Mrs. Dees. Miss Tot sie Tarrant, visiting in Austin, planned to return next week. Mrs. George Thomson guided a group to Breckenridge on Thanksgiving, with Misses Carolyn, Anna Love, Jameine, and Zula Morgan. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hunt Judkins and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wrench Spencer travelled to Manard, Texas for Thanksgiving. Miss Katherine Davis visited Tavedo as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Morris. Mrs. Morris had previously been Hannah Deutschmann. Miss Lois Lassater hosted luncheon for debutantes Miss Madge Jarratt and Miss Anne Gleaves. guests included many young ladies. Mrs. Eric Lannes arrived from Honolulu to spend Christmas with her daughter Mrs. Harry Wisehart, wife of Lt. Wisehart of Brooksfield. Lannes is a known musician in Brooksfield.
Mrs. Julian hosts an ornate drawing room affair featuring pink and red roses, a white center with ferns, and Dresden candeladen details. Guests mingle around a lavish rug, with an elaborate table setting and decorative lighting enhancing the event atmosphere.
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