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Newspaper
Laredo Daily Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1926
Page
6
Friday afternoon Mrs. Robert G. Foy will be at home from 4 to 6 PM at Fort McIntosh. The Presbyterian Church hosts a dinner at 6:45 PM in Sunday school rooms for members and friends. Holdin Institute music department recital at 8 PM in Faith Auditorium.
Lieut and Mrs Carroll and Griffin family announce a Monday morning departure to Charleston West Virginia where Lieut Griffin joins Nemous Dupont Co after resignation of the girmy Mrs Griffin a leading society figure will miss the social world Mr and Mrs H W Johnston and children leave for San Antonio to spend winter Announcements include a linen shower for Dara Becker and a bridge party at Mrs Matias de iano’s home Attended Army Navy game Col and Mrs Kirby Walker and Miss Corinne Hamilton travel to Chicago for the game
Mrs A E Applewhite hosts a birthday party at Wright Field Dayton for her daughter Mary on her 10th birthday. Guests enjoyed indoor and outdoor games, a dining room setup with a large central cake, pink candles and roses, and each child received a cake, bonbons, and a lollypop. Attendees included Norma Rooke Clara Beth Lee Henrietta Spindle Luna McCullough Ruth Woods Frances Crawford Mary Louise Crawford Alice Perkins and Irene Vidaurri among others.
Newark report notes Ikwa from the land of igloos spends most time in a firehouse near the radiator. He says Jersey cold is damp and uncomfortable when temperatures hover around freezing or lower, preferring Arctic dryness.
A bazaar and food sale is planned at the Old Electric Light Office near Plaza Care this Saturday December 4 by the Ladies of the Christian Church. Hours are 12 to 1 and 8.
Reports from Laredo show Associated Charities contributions and pledges reaching 2500 while county and city totals reach 3700, half of what is needed for the coming year. Finances strain as other drives take priority, threatening outdoor relief and hospital upkeep.
John L. Davis of Adelphia Mortgage Company New York visits Laredo and says the city offers tremendous opportunities. He notes Ta redo climate surpasses Miami Florida and thinks the Laredo area could become the world’s greatest international playground with a focus on tourism rather than wholesale tourist targeting.
Seven entry blanks ready for signature at the Laredo Auto Sales Company for the Ford Gas Milbaugh contest on December 8 1961. Present prospects for funds and debate giving up much work. To maintain past year standards, $600 per month or $7 200 yearly is needed. Committees urged to redouble efforts and secure gifts and pledges as the drive extends into next week.
Fragmented OCR reads about a Ford event or gas milestone dated December 8 with unclear names and places. The readable words hint at a public notice or local event involving a titled party and a date, but the text is garbled and lacks clear details or outcomes.
Public Library adds John Erskine book The Private Life of Helen of Troy to its collection. Woman's Missionary Society hosts a hand made linens sale and supper in church parlors on Thursday December 2 beginning at 1 o clock with a six o clock memorial supper served.
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