Man 82 digs grave for himself in Milwaukee cemetery
Francis Collins, who just turned 100, recalls digging his own grave at Forest Home cemetery in Milwaukee eighteen years ago. He says he plans to be ready again in eighteen years, keeps a bottle of water with lemon juice and salts, and notes his father lived to 116. The tale frames longevity and humor around a self prepared plot.
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Shrine Band Set for Big Ceremonial Parade
Khiva Shrine Temple 40 piece band mobilizes for the upcoming ceremonial on November 23 in the Panhandle region. Willard Smith of Southwestern Public Service directs, with a rehearsal next Monday at the Masonic Temple. Musicians from across the Panhandle Plains encouraged to join.
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Khiva Shrine Temple
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Southwestern Public Service Company
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Khiva
Southwest
Smith
Panhandle Plains
Shriner
Representative French capital arrives today in Amarillo
W. D. Waltman representing French capitalists arrives in Amarillo to meet with associates after recent Paris conference. He has long been tied to the Franco-American Oil Company headquartered in Casper Wyoming.
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Amarillo
Mr. Waltman
Paris
France
Casper
Wyoming
RUM RUNNERS ON BORDER AND TEXAS CONSTITUTION ISSUE
A Texas lawmaker proposes a constitutional convention to overhaul the state charter amid long simmering calls for reform. Senator Robert A. Stewart of Fort Worth says voters should decide the conven tion. he condemns piecemeal amendments and notes the last convention was 58 years ago. Report also describes tack-filled roadblocks used to halt pursuing police cars during rum-running incidents at the Canadian border and at least two confiscated vehicles with hidden liquor compartments.
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Robert A. Btwart
Port Worth
Texas
Stuart
Renee
Ted Bere
Wieetpeg
Governor holds broad power over pardons and paroles
The Governor can ignore the pardon board or issue pardons and paroles without its recommendation since the board is appointed by the Governor. This implies the executive has extensive authority in these matters. It may pay to investigate the Neudigate-Hartley Lease Pool.
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Neudigate-Hartley Lease
Neudigate-Hartley Lease Pool
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