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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1927

Page

8

Norris Plan Seen To Control Oklahoma Baptists Convention

Muskogee ministers report Norris group aims to seize control of the Oklahoma Baptist convention meeting in Tulsa in November. Norris is expected to press that funds for Fort Worth and Louisville seminaries be withheld and that all officials sign pledges backing his anti evolution resolution.

Musrogle Muskores Baptist Paraff Frank Novsiz Fort Worth de Shtein Tulsa Femisi Muskosee Speeking Sail Ahoson Evolution Fort Worth Norris Muskogee Tulse Oklahoma Baptist Organization Fort, Worth Louisville

Bay sketch planned by Borglum for bay front improvement

Guan Borglum, noted sculptor, proposed a bay front beautification plan. He invited public input, aiming to adapt designs to local needs. A model display is being prepared in Austin for weeks, awaiting completion guidance from residents.

Logs Christi Guan Borglum Iniers Seuiiior Bay Front Sea Larves Dorglum Aastix

Negro Finds Gold at Rainbow End Draws Officers

An African American man in San Antonio claimed to have traced to the rainbow’s end and displayed a roll of money. He was arrested after complaints that he swindled locals with large sums and told others of a treasure, prompting police involvement.

Negro Rainbow's End San Antonin Overyone Tmany Patie Lend

Social News From San Antonio and Vicinity

Society notes recount weddings and engagements at Christ Episcopal church and Magnolia Avenue, with Miss Mildred Basse and Miss Adelaide Winerich among hosts. Couples Lola Francis Kester and Alice Millicent Appleton wed at Christ Episcopal church. celebrations include bridal luncheons, dancing parties, and gatekeeping by Choral groups. upcoming visits and weekend gatherings surround college events and football plans.

S. A. Girl Marries Mrs William Nagel Jr

Miss Mildred McCune daughter of Fred C McCune wed Wednesday before her marriage at Christ Episcopal church to Mrs William Nagel Jr They will reside at West Evergreen Street after the ceremony

Michael Dailey Ethel Marie Heady BR. E. Nickens South Street Willian Fisher Alamo Methodist Church J. J. McConnell Lawrence Linley Max Dailer Nalse Street Ss C Christopiscopal Church Willan Naz Vgeldt Mikey Au Mred McCune Thy Stey Te Jd Uchirds Griswold Gil- Vette Winn Accensorien Yolvnn Nuabursit Rei Mika Nagel Ware S. A William Nagel Jr Christ Episcopal Church Mildred McCune Fred C. McCune West Evergreen Street

Social Calendar Note of Entertainments and Visits

The social page lists Miss Virginia Mar tindale hosting at Tunel gon and appearances by Misses Anne Pepser Barbara Kare and Mrs. W A Morris at dinners. Col and Mrs. Dewar entertain, with Mrs. J K Reed and Lady guests at events. Mrs. Lois Schreiner of Kerrville hosts a dinner dance for Mrs. Dudley Pitts and Mrs. John Trickett, while a New Jersey trip places a relative with Capt Zim Lawdon. Readied visits include Mrs. Dewar’s Houston meetings and Mrs. Hallie’s attendance at football games, with gatherings at Camp Alzafar and Brackenridge Austin games.

Virginia _Martindale Tunelgon Ber Bine Fonor Eres Gen P. Lahm Cobb Col. Ard Ginger San Antonio Mis Dudley Pitts Los Angeles John Trickett New Jersey Capt Zim Lawdon Princcio Univers

Washington Family Name Wessington Discovered by Historian

Professor Albert Hart, historian, announces that early Washington ancestors may have been named Wessington after research in England. Senator Bess of Ohio, vice chairman, plans a meeting to discuss reviving interest in Washington’s life as the bicentennial commission prepares for 1912 events. The inquiry spans over sixteen centuries and fifty locations.

Washington D.C George Washington Wessington Albert. Hashnell Hart Coumilesion Bess Ohio Hert Fess England

Coolidge’s Former Domicile Declared Bankrupt

A fragmented item notes Coolidge’s former residence facing bankruptcy. The readable text mentions department store or court phrases but lacks clear details, suggesting a legal insolvency context tied to Coolidge. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.

Local clubs and PTAs plan meetings and events

The Ol Spenish Trail association convenes Friday at 1 0 o'clock to discuss highways with R W Morrison of the Chamber of Commerce speaking. The Perept Teacher association and Hobert Green Schoolmö meet. presch ol studies, illustrated lecture by Mrs. Alma Steouz. Catholic Daughters initiate Sunday at Knights of Columbus hall with Mass at 7 AM at St Henrys. Canopus Club hosts Ladies Day Luncheon with style show directed by Rey McKinney and models including Misses Eda Hidder and Elizabeth Richardson. Green School Parap Teacher association meets 3 PM Friday. health lecture by Mrs Strone. Ronham Parent-Teacher meets Friday at 2 PM. Fannin School PTA at 2 PM with special hour after regular session. Membership committee of San Antonio Musical Club to meet 9 20 AM Oct 26 at St Anthony hotel. new members pass on, vacancies filled, alliance closes Oct 31.

Perept-Teacher Association Ory Tbe Hobert Green School Catholic Daughters of America Knights of Columbus St. Henry’s Church Canopus Club Rey McKinney Eda Hidder Elizabeth Richardson Margaret Jamison Slorracet Harmore Madge Jarrett William C. King Ronham Fannin School Sthoss Gabe Cazell San Antonio

Romanian Prince Carol Break With Lupescu Confirmed

The Rutuanian neocont party organ Indre pfares reports Prince Carol’s break with Mme Lupescu is confirmed. The paper claims he found she had written a series of articles for American newspapers and that this influenced the separation.

Huchabrest Prinrt Carol Mme Lupescu Indrepfares Rutuanian Neocont Party Ameri Jean

Woman Is Legion Chief at Naples Trails

Naples dispatch reports a historic first in the American Legion as a woman, Mrs Wheelock of Miami, is named department commander at Naples. The Trails division, including the Land Naples area, is highlighted as part of the new leadership.

Legion Naples Rome America Ramon Elucit Department Wheelock Farmeris Miami

Club calendar of school and society meetings

Friday schedules show the Robert B Gren school PTA at 3 o clock and several other groups including the Old Spanish Trail and San Antonio Art deante hosting events around 2 to 3 15 pm at local hotels and school buildings. Public meetings include the Bexar County Medical Society tea at the Suedl Tal Tibeaus with 2 to 5 pm and multiple preschools and associations holding sessions through the afternoon.

Robert B. Gren San Antonio Isin Hell and Morris Hirk Bexar County Medical Society Witl Ett Herta Suedl Tal Tibeaus McHinley Avenage Spelnek Melory

Ranger Club to Give Dance Debutante Honorees

San Antonio debutantes will be honorees at the Ranger Society dance Saturday night in the Interhotel ballroom. Herschie Johnson of San Antonio Junior College lists Misses Katherine Terrell Dorothy Hickey Arline Alter Bettie Creech LeRoy Denman Brown Marjorie Tolhurst Marjorie Lubbock Dorothy Lee Gill Ruth Wunder Hthet Shane Dorothy Sullivan and Rosemary Saddler as honorees. The dance committee includes Theo Turner Venable Fitzhugh Ogle Alexander Ray Bellinger Edweed Bemus Andy Martin John Hears and Mit Conn Jr.

San Antonio Inter Hotel Ranger Society Interschool Herschie Johnson Theo Turner Venable Fitzhugh Ogle Alexander Ray Bellinger Edweed Bemus Andy Martin John Hears Mit Burn Conn Jr

Prizefight Films Legal in Other States Says Judge

NEW YORK Oct 20 Fight films can be exhibited legally in New York or any other states, according to a statement by United States District Court Judge Henry W Goddard. The judge ruled exhibitors receiving fight films from outside sources may dispose of them without bearing offense against transportation laws. The ruling answered questions posed by the federal grand jury examining moving pictures of the Times-Dempsey championship fight in Chicago.

New York Unice Staten District Court Henry W. Goddard Guilderd Federal Grand Jury Cmcego

Family Flees House Fire After Cigarette Sparks

A blaze at 2712 Riverville Avenue drove a family to safety at 3 30 a m Thursday. Lieutenant Devyer and Lieutenant Rams discovered the fire on the second floor after awakening Mrs McClellam and her son Billy. The sofa was the origin as investigators suspect a cigarette or match sparked the flames. Firemen extinguished the fire with minor damage reported. A nearby collision with a passing fire truck was noted. one person, Bowe, sustained injuries.

Simulio McClellam Riveevele Avenue Ber -Yair-Alit Billy Liewt Devyer Hy SL Renney Rams Jownstains Ravedd Mes Meielas RCM Bowe Injarga

Dry Chief Fixed by Rum Smuggling Gang Court Hearings

Seattle October hearing reveals Capt Frederick G Ennge a retired event guard commmandant linked to a $1,000,000 liquor smuggling conspiracy. Alfred M Hubbard now testifies about a 1825 conference with Captain Dodge where assurances of not getting into trouble were claimed.

Seattle Frederick G. Ennge Comenandant George MM. Bourquin Alfred M. Hubbard Dodge Coast Guard North Pacific Hubbard

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