SAPL : October 22 In San Antonio History...

Press release from the San Antonio Public Library:

Andrew Crews

22 October 2021

1903
On account of the unsubstantiated rumors of yellow fever in the city, the highly anticipated football game due to take place today at the International Fair between the Varsity team from the State University in Austin and Baylor University has been postponed to Saturday and relocated to Austin.

1924
Members of the congregation and a large number of well-wishers witness the leveling of the cornerstone of the new Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church. Ceremonies attending the placing of the stone were conducted by the Community Lodge #1201, A.F. & A.M.

1973
The San Antonio Library initiates a new “after hours” reference service. Persons who need answers to questions may call the Main Library any time of the day or night, 365 days a year. When the library is closed, an answering service will take the question and refer it to the library reference department as soon as the library opens. A librarian will find the answer and return the call. (This telephone service no longer exists but you can submit questions via this webpage.)

This press release was produced by the San Antonio Public Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.