Yuletide Spirit in Social Events and Holiday Shopping
The Christmas season brings gifts and joy from Wise Men to the Holy Child, with parents and friends sharing affection. Social gatherings and festive shop district scenes reflect the season as crowds enjoy pre-holiday entertainments and decorations. The coming week promises a full round of Yuletide delights.
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Linscheid
A. Linscheid
Fortightly Study Club
W. B. Duncan
W. D. Tittle
Katé Knight
Tom Hope
Moore
Gillam
T. C. McCormick
Spinoza
God
Gales Uncertain About Treatment In Calles Case
LAREDO Texas December 14 Developments in the Calles case await word from District Attorney John A Walls who said he would arrest Plutarco Elias Calles if he enters the jurisdiction without diplomatic immunity The state department warned armed protection could be used if needed and a warrant exists for Calles on charges related to deaths in 1922 while discussions centered on immunity and possible legal actions against him
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Laredo
Texas
Plutarco Elias Calles
John A. Walls
Calles
Mexico
Valls
State Department
Lucio Blanco
Aurelio Martinez
Lo Grande
Richard Boyce
Nuevo Laredo
Call
Miss Dortha Bass Hosts Sunday School Class Christmas Evening
Miss Dortha Leona Bass entertained her Sunday school class at her home Friday evening at 7:60. The party featured a Christmas reading by Rhea Bell Ellis, games, Victrola music by Juanita Lea, and refreshments. A list of attendees included Mildred Holcomb, Benna Russell, and several others as gifts were exchanged.
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R. E. Haynes
Jim Chardman
A. E. Huber
Georges A. Hénshaw
Oklahoma
Floyd Haynes
Dortha Leona Bass
Rhea Bell Ellis
Juanita Lea
Mildred Holcomb
Benna Russell
Juanita Bass
Willie Odocia Thrash
Pauline Horn
Clarice Massey
Claire Montgomery
A. L. Bass
Harlan Brown
Mrs Franks Hosts Vera Deans First Birthday Party
Mrs Carl Franks entertained Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5 o clock with a party honoring her daughter Vera Deans first birthday. Decorations matched a Christmas color scheme and gifts were given to Vera Dean by each child. Refreshments were served to Kenneth Gay C A Gay Jr Marjorie Lee Sneed Mary Alice Masters Betty Louise Cheeves. Mrs Franks was assisted by Mrs Chester Smith.
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Carl Franks
Turner
Vera Dean
Kenneth Gay
C. A. Gay Jr
Marjorie Lee Sneed
Mary Alice Masters
Betty Louise Cheeves
Franks
Chester Smith
No Trouble Expected Over Calles Return
Washington reports that Secretary Stimson believes border interference with former Mexican President Calles upon his return has been eliminated. He stated the American diplomatic visa on Calles’s passport should prevent his arrest or police molestation.
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Washington
Calles
Mexico
Stimson
Department
No. 2 Democrats Question Permanent Revenue Rate Revision
The document notes inquiry by the No. 2 Democrats about a permanent revision of the revenue rate. Smoot replies that when business returns to normal and government income can be clearly established, a definite assessment will be made.
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Smoot
Prelude and Service for Youths The Gift of Youth
Program notes a church service with musical selections and prayers. Miss Irene Seales offers cornet, Jack Morris sings, and speakers Blanche Olds Fay Sawyer Thelma Russell discuss gifts of youth and self offerings to Christ. Concludes with Silent Night hymn and benediction.
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Little Town
Irene Seales
Jack Morris
Blanche Olds
Fay Sawyer
Thelma Russell
Prison Break Attracts Search After Tunnel Escape
No. 1 inmates tunneled 22 feet under the north wall of the penitentiary near an industrial building. Five men pried a window to exit, using nightly digs until discovery at roll call. A deputy warden led a large search with bloodhounds, tracking to Krebs before losing scent, amid reports of a stolen nearby truck. The incident marks the first prison escape since Warden John Q. Newell's era.
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Frank Thornton
Kreb
John Q. Newell
Henry Ss. Johnston
Bloc Plans Vigorous Drive to Repeal Dry Laws
Washington dispatch reports the wet bloc, after a meeting, pledging consent and daily floor attendance to repeal prohibition. A committee said there is harmony and resolve to take the fight nationwide, with a January 9 organization meeting and officers to be elected. Representative Laguardia led the gathering.
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Washington
House
Laguardia
New York
Haggard Convicted of Manslaughter in Oklahoma
Jay Oklahoma December 14 Lee Haggard a 55 year old farmer was found guilty of first degree manslaughter in the September shooting of F J Bolen a 58 year old farmer over pasture rights. The jury verdict came late yesterday and the judge will set the sentence later. Haggard testified Bolen threatened him with a gun and he fired to prevent being shot. The shooting occurred on Haggard rented farm. A Bolen companion said neither Bolen nor Bolen was armed.
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Hageard
Bolen
Fatal Shooting at Fort Smith Ends Local Dispute
Fort Smith Arkansas dispatch reports Claud Mannan about 35 of Midland Arkansas was shot and killed in a downtown boarding house. Custer Hamby surrendered to Sheriff John B. Williams after the shooting said to stem from long standing trouble with Hamby’s wife who reportedly reunited with him after a months long separation. Mannan was shot as he opened the door.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Claud Mannan
Midland
Custer Hamby
John B. Williams
Hamby
Mannan
Eight Negroes Held After Guthrie Shooting
Guthrie police questioned eight Negroes after a fatal shooting in the Negro sector last night that wounded Ira Minter, a city policeman, his brother William Minter critically, and Shulan Kennon who reported the robbery. Chief Nelson J. Moore leads the investigation with no charges filed by noon.
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Guthrie
Ira Minter
William Minter
Shulan Kennan
Minter
Kennon
Minters
Harold Shultz
Nelson J. Moore
Oklahoma City Law Opinion On State Reward In Bank Robbery Case
Attorney General opinion to Governor Holloway states none of the claimants is entitled to the 2500 dollar state reward for arrest and final conviction of W L White R M Foster and Tom Guest tied to the Asher State bank robbery. Claims from Shawnee and Pecos officers were reviewed. Foster pled guilty in 1927 White convicted that year and Guest faced a killing charge linked to the incident.
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Oklahoma City
W. L. White
R. M. Foster
Tom Guest
Asher State Bank
Holloway
J. Berry King
W. L. Murphy
W. A. Diester
Shawnee
S. L. Thompson
Justice Department says rewards cannot be paid
The attorney general ruled that rewards tied to a 1927 appropriation cannot be paid, despite a prior conviction mentioned in the fragment.
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Bery
Amusing Mixup Of Debate Teams Delays Program
In Oklahoma City on December 14, high school debaters from Oklahoma City and Shawnee collided with a mistaken first affirmative. Both teams answered the same side, causing embarrassment. A swift transfer of teams resolved the situation and saved the program.
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Oklahoma City
Shawnee
New Head of Auburn Prison Takes Charge
Elmira New York December 14 Dr Frank L Christian superintendent of Elmira reformatory has been ordered to Auburn prison by Governor Roosevelt to assume charge of that institution. Christian left at noon after a phone call with the governor.
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Elmira
N. Y
Frank L. Christian
Elmira Reformatory
Auburn Prison
Roosevelt
Guy L. Meeker
The
Reformatory
Christian
Fog Traps Chicago Air Traffic at O’Hare for Fourth Day
Dense fog halts all arrivals and departures at Chicago airport for a fourth straight day. Weather conditions force cancellation and delays as airlines struggle to move flights.
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Chicago
Collier's Moves Change of Venue for Suit
A motion for removal of the hearing in a $1,000,000 fines suit filed by R. B. Creager against Collier's Weekly was filed in Brownsville Texas. The motion argues publicity would prevent a fair trial and requests a change of venue.
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Collier’s
Brownsville
Ten
R. B. Creager
Republican National
Greatest returns for the amount invested
Classified ad notes offer high value for money with worthwhile returns. Includes brief pointers to investment items and potential bargains for readers seeking strong yields on small outlays.
Christian Endeavor Lesson at First Christian Church
A lesson for the Christian Endeavor at First Christian Church is set for Sunday evening at 6:45 led by Miss Emma Bransom. The topic is a widely discussed issue for youth in today’s world.
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Delta Delphian
Court House
Christian Endeavor
First Christian Church
Emma Branscome
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