Social Calendar and Personal Notes Highlight Community Life
The social calendar lists meetings for The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church at 4:30 PM, The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church at 4 PM, and St Anne's Society at 3:30 PM with named hostesses. Personal mentions note Mrs. Ira O'Meara's return from Asherton, Mrs. EB Lobdell's update from Bogalusa about Dr. Berwick's appendix surgery, Mrs. Nerna Lysinger's San Antonio visit, Mr. Skidmore's Mexico City trip, and travels of E B Lane and Mr. and Mrs. Crawford with a brief notice of Mrs G Clingenpeel's upcoming engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Woman's Missionary Society of
First Baptist Church
St. Anne's
Society of St. Peter's Church
St. Anne’s Hall
Mesdames S. N. Johnson, ‘Sr
John ’M. Martin
Nerna Lysinger
San Antonio
Edgar
Skidmore
Mexico City
Mr. Skidmore
Mexico
New York City
Christening Scenes and Social Gatherings Across Town
A 1916 local society column details a christening at St Peter's with Rev Dubourget officiating and godparents from Monterrey. It covers a four birthday party at the Robert E Lee Hotel with pink decor, games, a piñata, cake, and gift drawing. Additional items note a Girls' Bridge Club luncheon, a linen shower for Dora Becker, and a Santa Claus themed gift presentation by Irwin Gathright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Lee
J. R. Sandefer
Sara Mae
Joe Cullinan
Kodak
Catherine Cooper
Joe B. Netzer
Mildred Shiner
Patty Sue Bunn
Wish-Bone
Dotsie Scarborough
Sandefer
Jeff McLemore
Betty Jean
Clingenpeel
Marylee Wright
Aline Bennett
K Eunice Burr
Barbara Bell
Annette
Reba
Lulu Mims
May McLemore
Roslyn Alexander
Claire Manford
Dotsy
Dimple Scarbourough
Brownie
Joe Patton
Mary Jane Cullinan
Giladys Greenstreet
Mary Ann Trotter
Lois Harriet Jackson
Jackie Grubb
Philip Windrow
Joe Mike Cullinan
Waldo Johnson
Joe Boy Netzer
Don Mims
Irwin
C. H. Guinn
Dora Becker
L. A. Wright
Irwin Gathright
Santa Claus
J. P. Bradberry
Permanent Waving Demonstration To Be Held In Laredo
Prof E J Ratliff Eugene Permanent Waving Instructor for Texas will demo the new method at the Hotel Hamilton on December 6 and 7 for shop owners and beauty operators. Women may book by calling Monday morning. Waves priced at 17 50 reduced from 26 00. Ratliff formerly Dean of the Kansas City School of Beauty Culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Ratliff
Eugene
Texas
Hamilton
Laredo
Prof. Ratliff
Rattliff
Kansas City School of Beauty Culture
Father Convicted Of Son's Murder
Dayton Ohio December 6 Albert K L HW was convicted today of first degree murder in the slaying of his six year old son on June 27. The murder followed a quarrel with his wife. He barricaded himself with the children in an upstairs room and cut the boy's throat with a razor. He attempted suicide but police arrived and thwarted the attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohion
Albert KL. HW
Lfe
Hai
The Private Life of Helen of Troy Added to Library
The Public Library adds a fine new book to its collection, The Private Life of Helen of Troy by John Erskine. Erskine’s name signals exquisitely fashioned writing and the work promises refined study of myth and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Public Library
Helen ‘of
Troy
John Erskine
Ford Gas Mileage Contest Promises Prizes
A December event titled Gas Mileage Contest invites readers to prepare their Ford vehicles. The notice highlights prize value and the date December 1, 1961, as key details for participants seeking the awards.
Theater Owner Patricio Cruz Dies in Hebbronville
Patricio Cruz a 61 year old theater owner and manager of the Casino Theater in Hebbronville died suddenly at his home within thirty minutes of illness. He was a brother of Laredo businessmen Fiduardo Manuel and Jose Cruz and Mrs Ramon Rodriguez. Funeral held Saturday afternoon at the Catholic church with burial in Hebbronville Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebbronville
Jim Hoge County
Patricio Cruz
Mr. Cruz
Fiduardo
Manuel
Jose Cruz
Busiess Men of
Laredo
Ramon Rodriguez
Bright
Hebbrowville
Hobbrowville
Laredo Auto Sales Appeals For Ford Gas Miladge Contest
Blanks are ready for signature at the Laredo Auto Sales Company for the Ford Gas Miladge Contest. Date listed December 8th and 12-1-61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Auto Salies Company
Salvation Army aid helps down and out in city effort
R L Bobbitt heads Emergency Appeal as donations from Camphuig & Go. J C Netzer John I Walsall Albert Martin J M Ramos and others total various amounts to fund relief. Contributors include Harvest Hat Co and multiple individuals giving five to one dollars to support feeding clothing and shelter for the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Tre
R. L. Bobbitt
Camphuig & Go
J.C. Netzer
Cess Cone Ee
John I. Walsall
Albert Martin
L. A. Lafon
Cgiurierrey
D. Alvarado
Vela Jr
A. PP. Pena
GG. Leyendecker
M. Don la Garza
A. J. Vordenbaum
Mirando Glity
Salt Water Appears In Starr County Wildcat Well
The Pearson et al No. 10 Garcia on Survey No 933 Starr county near Rio Grande City shows salt water at about 2 365 feet after casing pulled from 2840 to 2362 feet. No decision yet on deeper drilling or abandonment as oilmen watch nearby wells including C C Maddox Danciger No 1 Newman on Survey 232.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr County
C. C. Maddox-Danciger
Newman
Pearson
Thome Takes Fruit Pie At Muter's Bakery
A brief note records that Thome took a fruit pie for lunch at Muter's Bakery on November 30, 1931.
Rays to Prevent River Ice Forming
In January tests will be conducted opposite Ogdensburg to see if a artificial underwater sunlight ray can stop anchor ice and keep the St Lawrence River navigable year round. Dr. Howard T. Barns of Montreal, ice research expert, will lead experiments using powerful rays previously tested in the Arctic. If successful, ice blocking harbors could be kept clear year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Ogdensburg
St. Lawrence River
Howard T. Barns
Montreal
Arctic
Ma’ ' Ns
Ceatan Erie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Mullen
Ira O'Meara
Horace Woods
Asherton
EB. R. Lobdell
D. A. Berwick
Bogalusa
D. Aerwick
E. B. Lane
Crawford
Batesville
G. Clingenpeel
Tanning
San Eduardo
Hilario
Cavazos & Bro
3Nd National Bank
Hoyston
Preston
Park
Deisel OI Engines Stationary and Marine
Acme Farms
Gainesville, Florida
Piedra China
Montrose
John Martin Mackay
James Mackay
Monterrey
St. Peter's Church
John C. Dubourget
J. J. Murphy
T. A. Leyendecker
J. A. Wilson
Edgardo Andres Gonzalez, Jr
Edgardo Andres Gonzalez
San Agustin ‘Catholic Church
Maria Henry
Ricardo Garcia
Mary Elizabeth Jerv Vis
Rosita Barlow
Odette Bunn
Evelyn Ryan
Mabel
Betsy Bates
Tommie Simpson
W. Travis Sikes
Misses Kurin
Rowan
Olivia Braden
Evelyn Briscoe
J. G. Dickie
Res
Aan
Crockett
San Antonio, Texas
Ma” Ferguson
Austin
Woodrow Wilson
George C. Kemble
Fort Worth
Plaza Hotel
By McManus
Boy
Maggie
Ev Inte Fearumz Service, Inc
Great Britain
Arond
Chichesters
Takeo
Bay Ontcomes Rees
Feat
Bellabie
Pruggists
Laredo Mattress Factory
Guadalupe St
Rod
Nou
Chic Young
Nell
Anywan
Dora
Gwendu
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