Methodist Episcopal Church South Debates Constitution Vote
Dallas May 12 The general conference voted 212 to 180 against postponing further consideration of the proposed written constitution. The move would affect future adoption since a two thirds vote is needed. An amendment granting the conference power to fix bishop terms was approved 217 to 170 after eight year term was briefly withdrawn.
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Dallas
Texas
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
J. W. Perry
Nashville
Tenn
Conference
Mark Twain Birth Home Moves to Park Preserve
The document notes that a speaker urged orderly progress with minor alterations before sending the motion to a committee. The Mark Twain birthplace house will be moved from Main Street in Florida Missouri to Mark Twain Park half a mile south for preservation.
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Ceed
Mark Twain
Main Street
Florida
Elanda Strikes Back As Jewel Heist Unfolds
In a melodrama twist, Elanda confronts Carmel after learning of a staged English lord and a missing heiress. The two clash while the Dusenberry estate is robbed of jewels, as Mamie reports looted safes and a looming police outcome while a Monterrey funeral procession slows the day.
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Mamie
Elanda
Carmel
Lord Dusenberry
Elanda Lee
Whoopee
Carmels
Michigan Beauty Named One of State’s Top Coeds
Virginia Adams of Lansing Michigan was selected as one of the six most beautiful coeds on the Michigan State college campus in an Associated Press photo feature highlighting campus charm and girls' beauty.
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Associated Press
Owen J. Roberts
Philadelphia
Teapot Dome
President Hoover
United States Supreme Court
Justice Sanford
John J. Parker
North Carolina
Virginia Adams
Lansing, Mich
Michigan State College
Local Boy Joins Ranks of a Club
University of Alabama May 13. The A Club elected Frank Howard president succeeding Hugh Dowling. New officers include Jesse Eberdt secretary and J B Roberts publicity chief. Seven new members were initiated including Malcom Laney Bob Whitworth Sam Perry Ray Moore George Fleming Horace Dill and John Caddell. President Howard said track lettermen will be initiated next week.
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Frank Howard
Mobile
Hugh Dowling
Ozark
Jesse Eberdt
Blythville
Ark
Fred Sington
Birmingham
Dave Boykin
J. B. Roberts
Malcom Laney
Bob Whitworth
Sam Perry
Ray Moore
Tuscaloosa
George Fleming
Jackson
Horace
Dill
Valparaiso
Fla
John Caddell
Decatur
Howard
Viceroy Lord Irwin Directs Steps Against Passive Resistance
Lord Irwin in his role as Viceroy of India directs British official measures to counter the passive resistance campaign led by Indian nationalists. The stance signals firm administrative action in response to growing civil disobedience challenging British rule.
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Lord Irwin
India
Pan-Hellenic Council Elects Officers at Alabama
The Pan-Hellenic Council at the University of Alabama held its annual election on Monday. Representatives from each fraternity participated in selecting new officers for the coming year.
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Bama
Reece Plan Backed by Senate Military Committee
Washington reports the Senate military committee approved the Reece plan to manage Muscle Shoals for 50 years. It would fund fertilizer production and power development and complete Cove Creek Dam on the Tennessee River in Tennessee. Representative Reece, Republican from Tennessee, was tasked to file for early House action.
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Washington
Shouse Military Committee
Reece
Muscle Shoals
Tennessee
Norris
Senate
Area Aeen
Cove Creek
Tennessee River
Local election results name new officers
Monte Williams was elected president, Sington in Birmingham was vice president, and Lewis ham named secretary. The fragmented text records informal officer roles for a local group or club, with names and positions noted.
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Monte Williams
Ham
Sington
Birmingham
Vepredent
Lewis Ham
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Boston
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Prevost
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Mexico
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Ness
Dodge Brothers
Decatur Motors Inc
the House OF Courtesy
Decatur, Ala
Roedster
O. B
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Viceroy
Business Guide
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