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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1928
Page
19
The Jewish community of San Antonio begins Rosh Hashanah with Friday sunset prayers on September 1. Members from nearby towns travel to attend services at the Beth- Israel synagogue, where the city’s congregations will observe the holiday Friday evening and Saturday.
A new tonic named Morex blends glandular extracts with vegetable ingredients in tablet form. Advertisers claim it offers double value for health and urges readers to buy from Sommers drug stores and other leading druggists nationwide.
Hollywood novelty finds Clara Bow displaying a book that blends poetry and intricate etchings, a curio at the film center. The piece notes the baffling blend of modern glamour with a fourteenth century Persian theme regarded as surprising.
At 10 o'clock Saturday airlock AML services will be held with Rabb Frisch preaching at both services. Under Frederick Kibg the chair will lead a choir performing The Rolsday Tining adapted by Schlesinger and Rogers Pyrine, with Sam Jananek as the pianist.
The San Antonio School of Religious Education begins its sixth session at St Mark's Church from 7 to 9 pm every Thursday. Enrollment nears 50 with Dr Darby noting expected growth. teachers include Miss Wythe, Miss Goodman, Mrs Matthews, Miss Ravens Browen, Dr Tobbard, and Mr Darris offering courses on early Christianity, the Bible, and family religious instruction.
An Americanization night school opens to prepare Jewish peoples from Germany Poland and Austria for U S citizenship. Instruction covers English civics health and education with a naturalization certificate awarded after completion. Miss Stella Minn y and others lead classes as students study and vote on accepting new residents.
A corporal faced Corporation Court after a negligent collision. The defendant gave a false name and address, claiming to be John V. F. Turner. Witnesses and evidence tied his vehicle to the incident. Judge Onlon condemned the practice of giving officers false names and vowed to stop it.
Around a hundred residents signed a petition Tuesday to widen Goliad Street from Konth Alamo to Whter, reporting the block length. The petition was presented to Commissioner Mould Ateifler. Steffler noted residents’ awareness of the price for their property and the assessments they would consent to pay.
Circus company announces two San Antonio performances on Monday September 7 at 2 and 8 o clock with a 7 pm opening act. The show features a 26 year history, 105 performers including clowns, trapezists, aerialists, wire dancers and animal trainers.
The Rev. J B Tenders Ison marked ten years in missionary work as reported by the San Antonio capital Association. Rev. Me Henbrain traveled over 10000 miles, delivered sermons and addresses, helped raise more than 400000 for church work, and conducted 74 revival meetings during the decade.
Spanish police claim to have uncovered a nationwide plot to overthrow the government. Details showed authorities intercepting a message on the frontier this afternoon suggesting broad involvement.
With the opening of school Monday Mise Lola Reynolds county home demonstration agent announced the first week’s schedule of county club work for the fall term. On Monday she will meet with county 4-H boys and girls. Tuesday she will visit Kelmin. Wednesday she will meet with Herdinaelit club. Thursday with Salndy viller and Rulverde club. Friday with Converse groig.
The move involved transferring the detective headquarters from Main Plaza to the third floor of Glority Hall. The effort included coordinating with staff and ensuring essential records and items remained secure during the relocation.
George J. Mackler, president of the National City Bank of New York, is due to arrive in San Antonio at 0 o'clock Tuesday night en route to Mexico City, according to Missouri Pacific railroad officials.
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