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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1924

Page

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Women Honored At San Antonio Club Banquet

The San Antonio Business and Professions Women’s Club banqueted Mayor Tobin at the Menger Hotel Tuesday night. Women were invited to suggest city improvements, with speakers urging cooperation between men and women and highlighting women in executive roles and civic groups.

San Antonio S Marjorie Will Stam Business Nd Clara Pancoast Sadie Hinkle Walter Walthall Rotare Club Wom Rotery Clu J. C. Hall J. Croswell Hall Canopus Club Travis Moorsound Junior Chamber of Commerce Womth J. A. Cunningham Kiwanis Club Tom Ethridge WG Higgins Lions’ Club Ira A. Rupley Optimist Club Charles Trenter Eugene Staffel

Morino Peddler Convicted In Federal Drug Bust

Luciano Morino was found guilty by a jury of violating the Harrison narcotics act and sentenced to two years in the Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary by Judge DuVal West. Two witnesses testified they bought narcotics from Morino at a West Travis Street soft drink stand. he was arrested in 1921 and re-arrested four months ago by federal inspectors, with the indictment charging possession of morphine and sale without tax payment.

Harrison Caresiie Luciano Morino Federal Leavenworth DuVal West Moreno West Travis Street Triad Charles Stevens

Vaudeville Acts Planned For Crippled Children Drive

Elks Club in San Antonio organizes two benefit shows to back a Crippled Children's Hospital campaign. Miss Vera Abegz leads ticket sales while Jack Barker secures top vaudeville acts with assurance from leading stars. An exhibition of prizes aids ticket sales as a large committee includes G P Tuttle and others. Miss A W Walliser chairs the drive with Grover Collins as secretary.

San Antonio Elks Club Vera Abegz Jack Barker Mr. Burke G. P. Tuttle D. HE Newton Charles E. Wynne Charles F. Parker Davis Maj. W. Cyor Kessler Nat M. Washer Eugene Walthall A. J. Castanola Frank J. Way Grover ©. Collins A. W. Walliser

Still Fire Exposes Large San Antonio Moonshine Operation

Federal officers trace a 100 gallon copper still and hundreds of gallons of mash whiskey to a two story house at 421 Lombrano street where a blaze broke out at 9 30 am Wednesday destroying the mask. Neighbors say a man fled as smoke poured from the home and a woman inside claimed ignorance of the operation. Fire damage about 30 dollars.

Federal Lombrano Street San Antonio Brown

England Buys Leather in Strong Kid Market

London reports Britain is purchasing large quantities of colored kid leather in gray, diege, golden brown, and other mouse shades amid a robust demand signal. Philadelphia dispatch notes a brisk market with buyers seeking varied hides and finishes.

England Philadelphia Great Britain

Rain Delights and Political Ruminations in a Morose Vein

A collage of columns and miscellany notes on rain as relief after heat, political stances resisting constitutional tinkering, a glare at the League of Nations, and quirky items about bull frogs, silver dollars, luminous stockings, social irony, and sports stats. Includes brief peeks at names and places in a local voice.

Quality controls San Antonio stocks big shopping year

San Antonio retailers forecast a strong year with simple, rich lines. Women’s frock and four coat ensembles stand out as the season’s top discovery, shown in ribbed silk Gengaline and Ottoman. Imported rugs rise in price while American made pieces, such as a Marine rug inspired by Catalina Island, gain attention. Merchants prepare for holiday shopping, anticipating heavy buying of world markets.

Wolff & Mars Catalina Island San Antonians

Plan Big Jubilee to Celebrate Drive for Orphans Home

Parade at 6:30 Saturday will form on Avenue E with bands cadets and city officials, moving through Alamo Plaza to Flores and Travis. Then a baseball game at Schwab Field followed by a Main High versus Brackenridge football clash. Funds for the Protestant Orphans Home surpass $264,000 as work on the new facility progresses.

Page One Avenue E Main Avenue Brackenridge Elkis, Shriners de, Molays Alamo Plaza San Antonio Houston Street Plaza Flores Travis Street Jolly Caravan FELD Schwab Wield Ats Leane Schwab Field Bose Adams Edgar Davis United North and South Oil Company Luling Harry H. Rogers St. Anthony Amy Searcy Protestant Orphans Home Organization

Wheel chair could brighten ailing San Antonio woman

A 70 year old San Antonio woman, bedbound for three years, would gain movement and world exposure if a usable wheelchair could be found. Mrs. Mariel Ferris of the Red Cross notes the attic chair might serve as a means to ease her deathbed routine and bring some brightness to her life.

San Antonio Mariel Perris The American Red Cross Kerris

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