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Newspaper
Laredo Daily Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1927
Page
5
The feature describes holes six through eighteen detailing lengths, par, and hazards. It covers fairway grades, greens with undulations, lakes, sand traps, and strategic shot choices for each hole. Key risks include trees, water, and bunkers, with par results ranging from birdies to pars.
W J Sames, first president of the Casa Blanca Country Club, is celebrated for his financial contributions. A retired businessman and longtime partner in Sames Moore and Co wholesale grocers, he is one of Lareda's leading citizens and remains active in civic affairs.
The Salon De La Mode masculine founded by French artists hopes Lindy will win the national open golf tournament at Oakmont Pennsylvania. They pursue fashion that beautifies men’s clothes by amputating trousers at the knees and similar methods. The event is a blue ribbon on the links with record pace expected.
Carl S McKinney served as secretary guiding Casa Blanca Country Club from its organization. He oversaw construction of a 10006 dam on Arroyo Chacon creating a lake with an island for boating and swimming and picnics on the shore. Sediment filled the lake and use declined, plans now shift to irrigating golf course land with a swimming pool proposed.
Dr. J. S. Halsell in Laredo advocates golf as a daily remedy for nervous conditions. Since the country club opened, he has prescribed two rounds of golf for patients with nothing seriously wrong beyond nerves and fatigue.
In June 1924 Sames and Moore purchased 41260 acres at the eastern end of Phéreton joining Laredo in Blanca Country. The Sames presidency led a group forming Blanca Country Club with aim to develop a golf course and dam on Arroyo Chacon. By 1927 the course opened, clubhouse launched, and a 10 year government lease secured for 60 acres cleared and gravelled fairways. George Marshall became president in 1926 as membership grew from 44 to 132. Directors elected May 14 1927 included Be Tuysdll Derby Bobbitt Pue Sames Moore Austin Muller Marshall Ward and Halsell with Halsell soon elected president.
Harry K Thaw reports being slapped by a lady at a New York studio where he is producing two reel comedies. His secretary says the unprovoked assault came from the wife of one of the employees. The statement emphasizes technique and artistic achievement of his pictures over the incident.
A two headed kitten, born to Maltese cats, was exhibited by Harvey Fadal in Waco. The creature, though unusual, appeared otherwise normal despite sharing its body with two mouths.
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