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Newspaper
Laredo Daily Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1927
Page
2
Social column notes a Jones Johnson wedding planned for evening at the bride to be home in South Luredg Larvedd Lodge 1018. Flag Day Service scheduled later at Bikes Hall Salinas Avenue with details in the lodge calendar.
Local groups announce a Wednesday June 15 concert at 8 p m in the High School auditorium to benefit the San Agustin Parochial School. The Young People's Missionary Society plans a Wednesday meeting at Miss Madalyn Ward's home on Aldama Street. A swimming party and box supper are set for Buenos Aires with hostesses Jessie Clarke Philemon Gorman and Clara Mathews. Miss Margarita Garcia hosts a farewell party at 8 p m at 1166 Houston Street for the St Ursula basketball team. Augusta Planche elected captain. Woman's Auxiliary of First Presbyterian and Woman's Missionary Society of First Methodist hold meetings this week in church parlors with programs and business sessions. Noted attendees include Mrs Dan F Toe Mrs J M Austin and others. A food sale is planned by the Woman's Missionary Society on Saturday afternoon.
A community notice from Laredo describes a grand concert program at the Laredo High School auditorium for the San Agustin Parish parochial school. Local performers from multiple families present musical and literary numbers, with solos, duets, and a dance. Proceeds support the parish school.
Mrs Hloranda Carrillo, widow of a Mississippi Valley victim, describes the flood horrors to Mexican Consul Vazquez in Laredo. Her home was destroyed, husband and children perished, she is destitute awaiting return to her homeland assisted by a Red Cross nurse and consular staff.
District wide rains from Laredo to San Antonio bring 1.13 inches in Laredo, with two inches near Banquetes and Agua Tube. Reports from Port Mclntosh observer note fresh moisture aiding summer crops, cotton blooms, and possible big yields in Webb, Zapata, Jim Hogg, Duval, LaSalle. Rain extends 1.5 to 2 inches southeast and 2 to 4 inches north toward San Antonio.
Miss Magdalena Garcia performed on the piano under Mrs Mivira Cy de Saenz guidance with Velas Trapativi danced by Miss Josephine Brewster. The event featured La Rosa Nine Haber Durie and Arta trond Benoni pieces with Mrs de Saenz providing accompaniment.
The Cotulla Parent Teacher Association's Scrapbook for 1926-27, compiled by Mrs. Frank Woolls, was selected as one of ten Texas entries to Oakland California for the State Publicity contest and may advance to the World Conference on Education in Toronto.
Eight members of the Washington Section Society of Automotive Engineers demonstrated assembling a half-ton Chevrolet chassis in six and one half minutes at the society’s summer meeting in French Lick. Competing with six other teams, the stunt taught speed and standard parts usage. None of the assemblers were Chevrolet employees or versed in technical details.
War brides of American soldiers in Fort Dodge train in conversational French ahead of their trip to the ninth American European convention in September. Over twenty five women are enrolled in the practical course as they dine, theatre, and bid good night in French. Teachers include Mrs Sherman and Mrs Midtwood.
Reddies Stewar Heights presents The Volga Boatman at Rialto Theatre tomorrow and Wednesday. Glorya Swangon type Charm and rising star Miss Farr lead the feminine role with a promising motion picture future. The cast includes William Boyd Victor Varconi Julia Sikae Theodore Kosloff and more in a Revolutionary Russian setting said to be intensely dramatic.
Universal Jewel brings James Oliver Curwood tale Prisoners of the Storm to the Strand with House Peters in the lead. Adapted by Charles A Logue the north country adventure follows a miner amid murder accusations as the Mounted Police close in.
Readers are urged to improve their appearance by using Black and White Ointment and Skin Soap to clear skin blemishes including eczema and breakouts. The ad promises natural better looks with economical packages and suggests both products are widely available from dealers.
The movie adapts the novel convincingly and keeps its atmosphere. To secure proper exterior shots the producer traveled over two thousand miles from University City California to Mackay Idaho for snow scenes. Director Lynn Reynolds guides a cast including Peggy Montgomery Walter McGrail Harry Todd and Fred DeSilver in support of the star.
Emory Johnson directed The Fourth Commendment shown at the Royyal theatre. A sensational epic of mother love the film emphasizes personal application of its story with a strong message to wives and mothers. Belle Thennett stars as the mother in a powerful portrayal, with Mary Catar and a supporting cast including June Marlowe Robert Agnew Kathleen Moyers Henry Victor and others.
A ten day program starting June 14 at St Edward's University will train men to direct boys through Scouting and Knights of Columbus guidance. Dr C Ly Kopecky chairs the effort citing Barnabas as a model authority. completion yields master certificates for men and counselors’ certificates for Knights of Columbus. Eligible men over 21 may stay in Austin or secure room and board at St Edward's.
Borger reports R. A. Daugherty, claimant for the tithe of champion herd luck victim, was severely burned while steaming off a string of oil tools in Hutchinson and leaped from a truck, breaking his leg.
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