Death of Mrs Phoebe Apperson Hearst Reported
The board regrets reporting the death in Pleasanton on April 13 1919 of Mrs Phoebe Apperson Hearst regent of the University of California and loyal benefactress of the university.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
6
The board regrets reporting the death in Pleasanton on April 13 1919 of Mrs Phoebe Apperson Hearst regent of the University of California and loyal benefactress of the university.
The board held its first formal session since the death of Mrs. Bent, presenting resolutions at memorial exercises in the Greek theatre. The hour long meeting noted her contributions as part of the tribute to Mrs. Hearst.
At People's Presbyterian Church the Men’s League hosted a welcome home dinner for more than six ex soldiers and sailors among about 250 to 300 locals. Mayor Wilson Major Adams Major Stevens Rev Davenport and others attended. The evening featured songs, speeches, a large service flag with 96 stars, and tributes to returning service members including two Gold Stars. Mayor Wilson urged renewed Americanism and moral duty, while Rev Davenport and Major Adams spoke on courage and dedication. Burial notices for Mrs Annis Butler issued from E A Bishop mortuary chapel.
A string of obituaries outlines Mrs. Josephine Schweikert widow of John M Schweikert dying after illness at home 08 Colorado avenue funeral set for Saturday high mass requiem at St Peters RC church other obituaries include Frank Kus t erer toolmaker at Singer Mfg Co Loyal Orders and unions mentioned final rites at the late home and burial in Mountain Grove cemetery James Meetins Williams and Mary McGuire also noted with funeral services and religious rites at local churches floral emblems and bearers listed.
Washington May 15 Combined recommendations from many experts on relations with foreign born citizens were presented to the interior department at the close of the national Americanization conference. The proposals will guide a comprehensive program to unite diverse elements of the nation while keeping such efforts free of religious and political taint.
A faded ad fragment promotes Freesone to lift calluses and corns from feet. It claims a tiny bottle, few drops on affected skin, and removal of corns or calluses leaving pink healthy skin, with no soreness. The copy mentions drugstore availability and a sensational sales tone.
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