Education and religion criticized in prison reform talk
Raymond Turney of the Los Angeles Crime Commission told the Southern California Academy of Criminology that prison education and religious programs are failing. He cited that seven percent of county jail inmates are college graduates and that 45 percent are high school graduates, far below outside society, noting a lack of moral and character training in schools and religions.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
Raymond Turney
Turney
Scouts Prepare Lake Zoar Camp Amid Preparations
Preparations for the Bridgeport Bay Scout camp at Lake Zoar have begun under Scout executive Gordon Wilkins. Workers cut wood and cart sand for summer use, aiming for four cords of wood and a new permanent addition to the dining room. Sand has been moved for foundation work as scout masters and older boys plan to build the dining area. The camp season opens on the Fourth of July, with weekend trips starting in May.
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Bridgeport Bay
Lake
Gordon Wilkins
Farm Bureau Meeting Draws Crowd in Monroe
The Monroe Farm Bureau gathering in Town Hall drew a good attendance with L M Chapman and Miss Mabel Milhan present. They illustrated talks with stereographic views. Mrs Euphemia Readsley visited her sister in Lindgeport. Stanley Northrap improves at home. William Chik ill with Dr Black in attendance.
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Lois Stintish
Farm Bureau
Town Hall
L M Chapman
Mabel Milhan
Herbert Joye
Norwalk
Stanley Northrap
Wiliam Chik
Black
Euphemia Readsley
Lindgeport
Tome
Willem Sueperd
Husband Deserted 80 Years Ago Wife Granted Divorce
Loune De Rihudis testifies Joseph Richardson vanished after a 1884 marriage. She recalls his drinking and desertion 80 years ago. Her son, then 14, says he never knew his father and received no support. Judge L. Jickerson grants a decree of divorce.
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Ler
Loune de
SICK ROOM SUPPLY AD OFFERS BRACE REPAIR AND WHEELCHAIRS
A damaged ad for Sick Room Supply, 848 State St, Conningham RN, advertises braces, belts, trusses, and supports along with wheelchairs, crutches, canes, and home medical fittings. It promotes discounts on winter items and offers free Almanac calendars and gilt thermometers.
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Corgeta
Bivasieres
New Under-Arm Felt Bags in Bright Colors
A fashion note introduces felt under-arm bags in blue orange gray and red trimmed with black patent leather. They are described as unusually smart and convenient to carry tucked under the arm. A second trend features brown or black caracal leather bags with a new back strap style, brown leather lined and black lined with red silk.
Chiffon Hose Prices Highlight Silk Hosiery Trends
An advertisement promotes full fashioned silk chiffon hose priced at 1.35 with silk feet for dress wear and better wear. It notes low shoes and light shade options and cites Mack as a popular retailer handle.
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Lu Mack
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