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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
HEARS
AGRICULTURE
ADDRESS
Fred Mally Stresses Need
of Vocational Train
ing in Schools.

III the State Legislature should fail
to make appropriations to meet the
Federal appropriations for the work of
the county agricultural agents in
bringing the findings of agricultural
experiments and researches to the
farmers of their territory, the work
would suffer severely, Fred w. Mally,
secretary Of the agricultural depart
ment of the Chamber of Commerce, de-
clared in speech at the Friday lunch
con of the San Antonio Rotary Club.
State money to match the federal
aid money came very near not being
appropriated at a recent session Of
the Texas Legislature. Mr.. Mally said.
Mr.. Mally also spoke in favor of the
vocational agricultural training as car
ried on in the public schools of both
city and town.
Bert Scott introduced Mr.. Mally.
Members of the club were urged by
X. L. Pruitt to make the trade trip
to the Winter Garden District Janu-
airy 20, which is being sponsored by
the trade extension department of the
Chamber of Commerce.
Committees for handling the next
district conference of Rotary which
meets in San Antonio have been select
ed, Raymond Edwards, president OF
the club, announced.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
REWARDS
GIRL WHO HELPED
NAB CAR SHIPPERS

Little Ellen Stowe, daughter Of Levi
Stowe, policeman, was jingling S15
in her pocketbook Saturday a reward
for her aid in catc-.ng two car strip
pers Friday. 1t was presented 10
her by J. Z. Brinkmeyer, 1908 Main
avenue, whose car was recovered
through information furnished by the
girl.
Brinkmeyer,E car was stolen from
in front Of a downtown hotel Friday
noon. A short time later little Ellen
saw two men drive 70 = secluded
spot near her home on Ada street.
Becoming suspicious she telephoned
police and the officers caught two
youths in the act Of stripping The
car.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
SEEKS WAY TO BUILD
RED RIVER BRIDGE

AUSTIN. Jan. 16.-LP-A. Fl.
Britain of Wichita Falls, attorney
for Wichita county in the Red River
bridge litigation, consulted two days
with Attorney General Dan Moody
and Assistant L. G. Sutton, on pos
sible ways and means 10 put the
bridge under construction. Sutton
said it may be possible that way
will be found in which 10 build the
bridge, authorized by the last Legis-
lature, but against which an injunc-
ton was obtained by W. 7. Willis,
of Burkburnett, owner Of bridge
the proposed span would parallel.
Tine highway department allotted
Sl6j,00O rs the states part Of the
100000 structure.
Oklahoma, the federal government
and Wichita county were to pay the
balance.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
W.C.T.U. TO HAVE
ENFORCEMENT DAY

Law enforcement day will be OBJ
served by the local branch of the W.
c. I. U. on January 81, when Mrs.
Claude de Van Watts, state presi-
dent, will make the principal address
at a meeting in the Menger Hotel,
according to announcement Friday BY
Mrs. J. NJ. Glass, president.
The strict enforcement of the pro.
hibition laws in this district and the
cooperation between all branches Of
enforcement bodies and the W. c.
r. L. was commended by Mrs. Glass.
Especial praise was given \. A. Ba-
ker. deputy administrator for the San
Antonio district. and his manner Of
enforcing the amendment.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
TRAVELLERS START
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

With 80 new members already sign
ed up. Flying Squadron" composed
Of national officials of the Travellers
Protective Association Saturday began
the final drive in a membership cam
paign here.
The drive closed with a directors
meeting at the Gunter Hotel Satur-
day afternoon and a farewell banquet
will be- held in honor Of the visiting
officials Saturday night.
Those composing the Flying SQUAD
ron" are Russell Z. Van Kirk Of ST.
Louis. national president; J. H. Leech.
Dallas, state president: r. L. Wilson.
DsMf. state secretary; /. B. Carl
tonsdHoustOn, chairman Of the state
membership committee; Sam Hoard,
Fort Worth, state director, and A. /.
Dinkelspeil Of Dallas.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
PLAN DORM|TORY
FURNISHING FUND

Plans are under way to organize a
club to raise funds to furnish the
rooms at the new Westmoorland DOR
mitory, it was announced by Presi-
dent f. r. Stanford. The new dormi-
tory will be completed by February,
DR.. Stafford said.
The cost of furnishing a room in
the dormitory is S165, DIR. Stanford
said, and the plan is to organize the
club with members taking over the
cost of room. Memberships will cost
800, $75 and $50 with full member
ship at S165. Ten memberships al
ready have been secured, DR.. Stan
ford said.
1t also is planned to lay out the new
dormitory grounds with shrubbery.
grass and flowers, with a broad drive
and walks.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
PAWKEH TO ATTEND
RAILROAD HEARING

Q. S. Pawkett, secretary and gen.
eral manager Of the San Antonio
Freight and Traffic Bureau will go to
Washington Monday TO attend the
hearing of the Southern Pacific petit
ton for the extension Of the lines of
the 8. A. and A. P. Railroad through
the Rio Grande Valley. The hearing
will come up for discussion before the
Interstate Commerce Commission on
January %. This information was
given out Saturday at the San An
tonic Freight Bureau offices.
According to this information Mr..
Pawkett will give his support in favor
of granting the Southern Pacific lines
the certificate of public convenience
for extending the lines of the S. A. and
A. P. Railroad from Falfurrias 10 Rio
Grande City and eastward through the
Valley.
Mr.. Pawkett also will attend a hear
ing on proposed increase on live stock
rates from Texas TO points west of the
Mississippi river including market
points. This hearing will be held be-
fore the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion On January IS.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
ENTOMBED MINERS PRAY
WHILE AWAITING RESCUE

FAIRMONf, W. Va, Jan. 16.--CP)
When things looked darkest for the
n men entombed in an air lock fol-
lowing an explosion in the Jamison
Coal and Coke Company mine near
here, their uppermost thought was of
God and a greater portion of the Is
hours they spent in their underground
prison was devoted to discussion of the
Bible and in prayer. This was re-
vealed by John Fl. Jock Mcneil,
60-year-old compressor engineer, who,
with Lee Fetty, foreman, supervised
the construction of the baled hay barri-
cade TO protect the little band from
the mine gases which were fatal to
10 Of their fellow workmen.
APPEAL FOR GUIDANCE.
Every man was a perfect Christian
gentleman during the long ordeal"
said Mcneil, who explained that al
though some of the miners could hard
ly understand what the others said,
because of the varied nationalities rep
resented, all seemed to comprehend
the situation and unite when appealr
were made for divine guidance and
aid.
Originally there were % in the
group rescued, but two Of them. both
negroes, and one a minister, persisted
in an attempted dash for the mine
shaft soon after the men had taker
refuge in the air lock. Before the
left them, Mcneil said, he
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
Afterward Mcneil

led in prayer. Afterward Mcneil
served as leader.
when / was down in that little
dungeon / expressed the intention OF
reading my Bible more If ever got
out" Mcneil said, and added that
Fetty and some of the others declared
Yes, and'so am i.
Mcneil, robust man whose ex-
perience and GOODNESS is generally cred
tied as having been the dominating
factor in saving the miners, was said
by one of the rescue group TO have
given his share of the food to younger
men who appeared in need of it,. The
lunches of the men were equally por-
toned when they were first entombed.
The small supply of water was care
fully guarded hut not used until one of
the number tainted from the impure
air. The sick man was then given a
drink as restorative.
ASKS FOR PIPE.
None of the 81 men appeared to
have suffered greatly from his .ex-
perience underground and almost with
out exception they were able to walk
from the top of the elevator to an
emergency hospital located nearby.
Mcneil alone tainted, but was quickly
revived, whereupon he asked for his
pipe. Securing his pipe and a light
he went home. Plans for the fun.
erals Of the 10 victims of the explo-
sion were being made by relatives and
friends today,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
Ruse Enables
Prisoners to
Escape

DALLAS, Jan. 10 R -
Nine patrons Of negro club in
the heart Of Dallas Deep Elm"
district were delivered from Gus.
tody Of the law last night by a
ruse of the manager that caught
two officers off guard, they ad-
mitted. The club had been raided
last night while a dice game was
in progress and the participants
corralled.
Suddenly five pistol shots were
fired at the rear Of the building
and hearing cries OF "dOn't
shoot; I'll STOP" the officers
rushed to a back window. The
gamesters fled. A few minutes
later the manager was arrested
as he entered the building. A
pistol still hot from having been
fired was found in his pocket.
He was charged with carrying .
pistol.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
VALLEY WILL FETE
TRADE TRIP GROUP

Elaborate preparations are being
made By residents of the Winter Gar
den District to entertain San Anton
ians who make a trade trip to that
district January 20. c. C. Wolfe, Sec
rotary of the trade extension depart
ment of the Chamber of Commerce.
said Saturday. From the number of
reservations that have been made to
date Mr.. Wolfe thinks that at least
200 will make the tour.
A. r. Ponder, president of the
Chamber Of Commerce. has visited the
district and perfected plans for the
entertainment Of the visitors, Mr..
Wolfe said.
William Ochse, chairman Of the
trade extension committee of the
Chamber Of Commerce. has urged ev-
cry San Antonio business firm to send
q representative ON the trip.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
FIREFIGHTERS' FAST
WORK SAVES HOUSE

Combining the fire largely to one
apartment. firemcn Friday night PROB
ably saved the apartment house OF
DIR. Paul Cook. 400 West Park ave-
nue., from total destruction by their
strategy.
The most damage was in the apart
ment of Mrs. Max ODowd, who was
absent at the time of the blaze.
The other tenants quarters were
damaged some by water.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
HAPPY FAMILY.
!. HEARS GIRLS
ORCHESTRA
Four Classical Artists Fur
nish Last Hours
Entertainment.

Music of the Gypsy sweethearts
from the Crystal Palace ice skating
rink occupied. the first period Of
wears broadcast Friday night. The
orchestra, which is composed of i've
winsome lassies, who sing and play the
latest in jazz songs and ballads, has
proven a welcome addition to the
galaxy of musical stars in the firma-
ment of the Friendly Station, and fans
look forward to their programs as a
regular feature.
From . until 10 o'clock the Friendly
Station presented Francis Skinner, So
prano; Fern Hirsch, pianist: DR.. Ira
L. Stowell, tenor, and Lucille Duff.
reader, in recital.
The four talented artists who fur.
nished the last hour of music will he
heard again over the Friendly Station
in the near future.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
z LOCAL BOYS MAKE
TEXAS DEBATE TEAM

Two San Antonio boys both grad
yates of Breckenridge High School
were named members of the debating
squad Of Texas University Saturday.
The San Antonians are Theodore
Weiss and Raymond Gerhart.
With but 10 of so aspirants for
places on the Texas University debat-
ing team, who survived the fall term
tryouts, II students survived the final
test held last week.
Other students winning a place on
the squad were: Ed Gossett. Z. G.
Barksdale, Edward Mather, Moulton
Cobb, Ray Bland, Warren Collins,
Scott Hughes, Marion Olsen, NJ. D.
Rogers and Cecil Retsch.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
SH0PLIFTERS STEAL
SHIRTS FROM STORE

The sboplifter who visited the store
Of NJ. Adelmsn, J01 West Commerce
street Saturday will lave a clean shirt
for each day during the week and
two on Sunday, according 10 police
reports.
Adelman also told police that be-
tween changing shirts the thief could
polish his nails for several mauicur.
ing sets were also missing from his
shou
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
LAST MATCH LEADS
TO ARREST OF NEGRO
WANTED IN DALLAS

The match flashed weakly and then
died with gust Of wind.
Inconsequential though this action
may have seemed Friday night. it
spelled tragedy for a negro man.
II was the last match. He ap-
preached Detectives Massey and Nc
GOwan.
Got match" he asked, unaware
Of the identity Of those to whom he
spoke.
But the officers recognized his coun-
tenance as the likeness Of photo
graph on a circular letter from Dsl
las police.
Here's your match Detective
Massey said, handing him the article,
but you can borrow more At the city
iail.-
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
LOUISE KENERT WINS
TYPEWRITING HONORS

Louise Kenert. with a speed OF 80
words per minute, leads all students
in the typewriting class at Bracken-
ridge High School. Robert DE los
Santos, with 4S words per minute,
is second, and Billie Fondren with
As words per minute. is third. All
three will be awarded medals for
these records.
Certificates OF proficiency in type
writing will be awarded eight other
students.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
SEEK DATA ON VETS
OF FORREST CAVALRY

Survivors Of Forests Cavalry in
Texas have been requested TO report 70
the state commander, General William
\. Porter Of 1914 Rogers avenue, San
Antonio, BY Lieutenant General vii
liam A. Collier, commander Of the
Forrest Cavalry Corps, at Mem
phis.
The old members Of the organization
have been requested 10 furnish the gen
eral with their address. rank. rom.
pany. regiment. brigade. when enlisted
and whether or not they intend 10 be
present at the reunion at Birming.
ham.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
GAME OF BILLIARDS
EXPENSIVE FOR ONE

Billiards proved 10 be an expensive
pastime Friday night for Santiago
Ssldidad. 1913 funston Street.
After spending the evening ct the
game. where be was joined by two
acquaintanees, Saldidad agreed 70 20
with them on an automobile drive. At
It's completion, he discovered that $3.50
in gold and currency was missing from
bis pocket.
One OF his companions was placed in
the city jail on a charge Of theft from
person.
The suspect denies his guilt.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
MAIL PLANE FALLS,
MJURING AVIATOR

CHEYENNE, Wyo.. Jan. l6.-LPj
Air Mail Pilot H. II. Collision Of
Cheyenne, was injured 4 bis air
plane wrecked when it crashed today
NJ Wyoming Siding, u miles west
of Laramie. Wyo.
The airplsne went into a spin and
crashed on It's nose, while Collision
was endeaVoring 70 release para
chute flare to signal that his motor
was not working.
Pilot Pomeroy left Cheyenne at
s :35 O'Clock 10 pick up the mail and
rarry IL west.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
{, A. POLICEMAN
0UTNERvES z
ARMED MEN

Charmed lives are for tales Of fair
les and the gods"
So believed Patrolman Andrew Ia
pata until he returned Friday night
from the funeral Of his brother at Lar
edo.
Unarmed as he was, the policeman
believes, only a kind fate prevented an
Infatuated garage man, who held the
officer at bay with revolver, from
shooting after an alteration resulting
from an automobile accident in which
an employe of the garage man was
slightly injured.
The victim of the accident first COW
cred the patrolman with the revolver,
but handed the weapon TO his employer
when the policeman advanced upon
him.
Swearing he would kill him. the ga
rage man stopped Patrolman Zapatas
advance.
you haven't the nerve the po-
liceman replied to the mans threats
while a bystander called the police
station.
Mounted Officer Cantu was dis
patched TO the aid of his brother Of
ficer. The men surrendered just as
the second officer arrived.
Both were booked on charges oil
rudely displaying a weapon.
The injury TO the latter, who was
struck by the policeman's automobile,
was slight.
With his escape Friday night Pa
trolman Zapata recalled that it had
been less than three months since a
watch chain diverted a knife thrust.
which probably would have meant a
fatal wound. The weapon was in the
hands Of a marihuana-crazed youth,
who accosted the policeman on his way
home from duty.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
WHOLESALE KILLING
OF ROBINS REPORTED

Ruthless killing of birds. especially
waI-winged cedar birds and robins,
has been reported by the Mothers
Council 10 officials Of the Humane
Society in an effort 10 prevent the
wholesale slaughter. The killings arc
being done by small boys armed with
air guns and small csliber rifles, ac-
cording 10 reports.
The matter was reported 10 the
Mothers Council by Miss Ellen
Schulz, supervisor Of nature study in
the public schools.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
THEFT OF POLICE
DOGS LAID TO GANG

Belief that there is an organized
gang in San Antonio that makes a
specially Of stealing valuable German
Police dogs was expressed by ]. +.
Mowers, SOB Cincinnati avenue Sat
urday.
Mr. Mowers nine months old female
police dog was stolen recently.
u know Of five other persons who
have had police dogs stolen from them
in the last few days" Mr.. Mowers
said.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
FUNERAL is HELD
FOR A. NEUMANN

The body Of August NeumsnD, 81,
who died Friday morning. was sent TO
Hondo Saturday for burial. He was
a native Of Medina County and had
resided in San Antonio eight years.
He is survived by bis wife, Mrs.
Anna Neumann four sons. Raymond,
William, harry and Milton Neumann I;
three daughters, Misses Ella. Bertha
and Lille Neumsnn, all Of San An
tonic, and his parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Neumann. NJ HOndo.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
TO Be ENTERTAINED

Visitors and delegates attending the
four day session of the grand concfave
Of the Grand Commandery, Knights
Templar. which opens in Corpus
Christi April 3, will inspect the port
and harbor. tour the surrounding ter
ritory and be given big fish fry, de-
clared DIR. Irving M. Dictz, general
chairman of the Grand Commandery
of Corpus Christi.
On the opening day William G.. Bell,
grand commander of Texas, will con-
fer degrees on members of the com
mandery. Business sessions will be
held at the Corpus Christi Masonic
Temple.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
3 MEXICAN YOUTHS
HELD AFTER THEFT

Visions Of feasting on beans AMI
potatoes for months TO come, were
rudely interrupted for three Mexican
youths when Detectives Carver and
Ruhnke took them into custody Sat.
urday and recovered $50 pounds Ct
beans and so pounds of potatoes TAX
en- from the car of J. p. Gregory Of
Charlotte. Texas, last Thursday.
The loot was found in a vacant
South Laredo street house.
The beans and potatoes, with a
number of plow points were taken
from Gregory's car, which was parked
downtown,
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VICAR
eo3 Meters
II Il. NJ Ne1Vs and Mar
ketS.
; p. M., NelOs and Markets
8 P. NJ, Studio Program.
SATURDAY.

7:25 TO 7:45 OVERTURE TO
GOUNOUD'S FAUST by Don
Felice and His Palace Theater
symphony orchestra, by remote
control from the Palace Theater.
7:45 TO 500 Fifth Radio Talk
by Il. G. COnrOy. A. X. X. L.,
president of the BeXar County
Radio association and city man.
ager Of the American Radio Re.
lay League.
soc TO 1000 CONCERT BY
THE SARATOGA CAFE Or
CHESTRA AND CABARET
ENTERTAINERS
400 to 1900 MIDNIGHT
FR0LIC BY MAX FINK AND
HIS EMPIRE THEArER
SYNCO-SYMPH0NISTS.
The station may be reached
by telephoning Crockett 4041-X
or Travis 5S9s.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
GLOSSY HAIRED SHElK
SOUGHT AS BURGLAR
WHO ROBBED STORE

IL You see a sleek, slick haired,
highly perfumed, young person stand
ing on the corner smoking q cigar.
carrying a box Of candy with one
hand and fondling SO in change with
the other. call police.
He might be the same person who
broke into the Apache Drug company.
at Brazos and Vera Cruz street and
stole several bottles Of hair groom.
and hair oil. a box of candy. a box
Of cigars, four bottles Of perfume and
took $40 from the cash register.
J.. Brillo, owner Of the drug store
would also like TO meet the gentle
man.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
COFFINS TO MATCH.
COMPILATIONS LATEST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Bur-
isl in collins barmonizing with the
complexion may soon become the
style.
Pastel shades in burial equipment
are rapidly becoming the latest
thing. John VI. Byrne, secretary,
told the Cssket Filters Manufsctur,
ing Association at its annual meet.
ing her.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
STUDENTS INITIATE
FACULTY MEMBERS

Students Of Westmoorland College
took charge Of the daily assembly at
that institution Friday and gave a
"take-off' OF the faculty. The entire
services were carried out in the spirit
Of comedy. with the mannerism and
expressions of individual faculty mem
bers caricatured.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
BRECKENRIDGE CLUBS
ELECT NEW OFFICERS

Two Breckenridge High School
clubs elected officers for the second
term of the school year Friday. Au-
gusta Neuman was reelected president
Of the Stevenson Literary Society and
Estelle Sacks, president Of the Lanier
Literary Society.
Other officers OF the Stevenson So
ciety elected were: Lanette He'll
bron, vice president; Elaine Tingle,
secretary, and Lests Saunders. treas
urer. Alice Payne was reelected vice
president Of the Lanier Society and
Lou Ella Fuqua, secretary and Dor
othy Lee Gill, treasurer.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
MRS. ELEANOR HUDSON
VISITS SAN ANTONIO

Mrs. Eleanor Hudson, first vic.
president Of the Texas Federation of
Business and Professional WOmen's
Clubs, Of Fort Worth. and a leading
business woman Of that city. was IN
San Antonio Saturday on a business
and pleasure trip.
Mrs. Hudson is head Of p large
public accounting firm with offices IN
the Wsggoner building.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-16
STEFFLER ASKED
TO WIDEN STREET

Street Commissioner Paul Z. Stef-
fIer has been petitioned to widen
Fourth Street at its intersection with
Nacogdoches Street.
Although he favors the plan, the
commissioner said final decision must
be made by the city commission.