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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1924

Page

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Thanksgiving Day Observances In San Antonio Intensify Religious, Sporting Events

Thanksgiving in San Antonio featured union services at the Palace Theatre and Savernanda Cathedral, parishioners from many denominations joining in prayer. Afternoon crowds planned baseball field activities and a Brooks Field football clash against the Second Division All-Stars, alongside theater programs and radio airtime as residents followed Texas universities and Aggies games. The Texas Teachers Convention gathered at Travis Park Methodist Church with Rev. Arthur Moore speaking, while the University Women’s Association prepared a 5:30 to 7:30 dinner at the YWCA for delegates from multiple cities.

Sant Antonio Pilgrims Texas University University Ium Austin Palace Allance San Antonio Schwab Dield Brooks Field Elyers Day“Jor Rice Texas A. & M.S. M. Cy Oklahoma Aggiss JT. G. Ui Arrkansas They i A University Women's Association Texas Apirillo Wichita Falls Waco Fort Worth Dallas Houston Georgetown Repa Austin el Paso

Four Year Old Girl Burned to Death in Texas

Report from Tyler Texas dated November 2 states the four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Pink Moncrief was burned to death at the family home near Boom in Van Zandt county. Details are scarce but the accident occurred yesterday and word reached here today. The child is identified by family name Moncrief. Local authorities and relatives are assisting with the investigation and funeral arrangements.

Tyler Tex Pink

John Coolidge Prefers Chicken to Turkey at Thanksgiving

Plymouth, Nov. 27. Col. John Coolidge, father of the President, planned a simple farm dinner saying he never cared for Thanksgiving feasts. He bought a chicken from a neighbor, plucked and dressed it, with housekeeper Aurelia Pierce fricasseeing it.

Plymouth John Coolidge Aurelia Pierce

PACT FEATURE OF TRL CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

Testimony describes a disputed bank account and land records tied to E S Clem and an alias, with Sullivan admitting ownership but unclear sums. Defense contends funds were misrepresented as income. Floods destroyed many of the bank’s old ledgers, complicating proof and timing.

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Jack Cones Weds WSS ML at Scottish Rite Cathedral

The Jack Cones studio at 6191 Navarro Street reports the wedding of Jack Cones to Miss Marietta Carroll held Thursday morning at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Cones praised the match, while Carroll, formerly Miss Carroll, becomes Mrs. Cones. The pastor was misnamed in early report. ceremony details and local family ties noted.

Jack Cones Navarra Martager Cones Marietta Carroll

Teachers to Fight Findings of Survey

Teachers and school leaders across the state debated survey results during a business session led by T. Yoo of Brownsville. Dr. James F. Hosic of Columbia University spoke on administrator roles, with further talks on the Platoon System, dean’s opportunities, and financing Texas high schools. The convention eyed a Houston bid for next year with nominations to be announced after Thursday’s platform session.

Ee Ee Tr. Yoo Brownsville James F. Hosic Columbia University Dean Tales G. M. Sims Port Arthur Laura Warren el Pago 3. Fittenger University of Tes Texas J. J.godbey Cisco Lee Clark Gainesville J. B. Morgan Eagle Association Houston Brackenridge High School Sidney Lanier P. B. Ful First Presbyterian Church San Antonio A. W. Birtwell Nacogdoches Tex Roxys Vis Park Methodist Church J. L. Henderson University of Texas Mary Stuart Eugene Steffel George A. Works Texas Educational Survey Corned? University Peice Travis Park Methodists Church Gates First, Baptist Church I. J. Kelly Minnesota University Minneapolis Public Schools of Tea

Football Crowned Thanksgiving King

Despite a fragmented fragment, the item notes teams like Cornell Nebraska Oregon Aggies Vermont Marquette Washington and Jefferson West Virginia Penn State Pittsburgh Kansas Missouri Drake Florida and others in a Missouri Valley conference championship context with the phrase continued from page one.

Cornell Nebraska Oregon Aggies Vermont Marquette Washington and Jefferson West Virginia Penn State Pittsburgh Kansas Missouri Drake Florida

Noted stage stars Anglin and Faversham at Royal Theater

Margaret Anglin and William Faversham appear Thursday in Zoe Akins illumination Foot-Loose at the Royal Theater on a trans continental tour. They rose to fame with Charles Frohman and have not shared a stage together until now.

Royal Theater Margaret An J Glin William Faversham Zoe Akins Foot-Loose America Miss Anglin Faversham Charles Frohman Famous Empire Theater Company William H.branch Bronson Howard The

Daniels to Speak to Seguin Chamber

Josephus Daniels secretary of the navy under the Wilson administration will speak in Seguin at 7 30 o clock Friday night in the Palace theater under the auspices of the Seguin chamber of commerce He will talk on Passing the Buck He will be introduced by Senator A J Wirtz He will be given a luncheon Friday by the business and professional men of the city

Josephus Daniels Navy Wilson Seguin Palace Theater

Auto crash on Lower Lake Contrary Bridge fatal for passenger

At Lower Lake Contrary road near St Joseph Missouri an auto carriage plunged from a bridge in darkness late last night. One man is dead and two others are perhaps fatally injured with three more seriously hurt. Edward John, son, is mentioned in adjoined notes.

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Five Men Arrested in Mystery Vessel Case

Nov 27 Seattle a liquor laden boat Beryl G was found abandoned near the San Juan islands 60 miles north of Seattle with blood on deck. Five men were arrested in connection with hijacking and the killing of Captain W G Gillis and his son William 17. The case drew international attention as Vancouver officials added special counsel to prosecute the arrestees and Canadian police. A $2000 reward was offered for Owen Cannonball Baker and Harry S Sowash who are sought to face trial alongside the five detainees.

Seattle San Juan’ Islands W. G. Gillis William Vancouver Owen “Cannonball Baker Harry S. Sowash Chicago Sowash Fivey Vancou Wer

Welcome Teachers Thanksgiving Message To San Antonio

Citizens of San Antonio publish a grateful message to teachers on large illuminated signs. The piece extols teachers as greater than presidents, praising their creative office, moral influence, and role in eradicating prejudice and shaping society’s welfare.

The United States

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