After the Swindlers Face Federal Punishment
The Department of Justice moves to punish swindlers who bilked the public of nearly 1.5 million through fake stock schemes. Fort Worth investigators cite losses of at least 100000 daily in that oil hub as crooks preyed on investors during the Ranger Burkburnett era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Fort Worth
North Texas Oil Fields
Ranger
Burkburnett
Wichita Falls
Quany
Department of
Laredo
Thos A Coleman Succumbs After Long Illness
Thomas A Coleman a pioneer Southwest Texas cattleman and former Laredo district customs collector died in San Antonio after a long illness. Born June 5 1860 at Goliad he led cattle business expansion and export/import activity in Texas. His death draws tribute from family and industry insiders.
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Goliad
Larede
San Antonio
A. Coleman
Texas
Lleredo District
Thomas A. Coleman
Thomas M. Coleman
Westock
Laredo
Wilson
Baker and McGaffey Trial Ends With Baker Sentenced
In district court yesterday George W. Baker received a five year term after testifying that the McGaffeys led him to pass forged checks across the country. A. B. McGaffey then began separate trial proceedings, defending himself and objecting to testimony while keeping his own counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. McGafffrey
Jormally
George W. Baker
McGaffrreys
McGaffeys
Baker
Walls
A. B. McGaffey
McGaffey
A. B. McCaffrey
McGuffey
Triad
Prominent Visitors Attract Attention To Local Fields
Prominent geologists from Colorado visit Laredo with Frank Gilpin Roy Rhodes and Fred Rutledge touring the Webb county area. Rhodes plans an extensive survey of Laredo district as wells with casing await completion after recent rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Laredo
Messrs
Henderson
Dexter and
Smith
Mr. Rhodes
Webb County
Fatal Accident At Carnahan No 1 Well
A 23 year old mechanic, George Dean, lost his right leg when starting a gas engine at the Carnahan No 1 well in the Miranda City-Schott Field. The injury occurred shortly after midnight as he attempted to restart the engine with his foot near the fly wheel. He died after being rushed for emergency treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnahan No
Dean
Miranda City
Legion and Ex-Service Men Monthly Meeting Notice
Laredo Post No. 6 percent holds a general meeting at the American Legion Mall Monday night April 2 at o'clock sharp. Important matters to be taken up and every member is urged to attend. Chas Galbraith P C. 3-31-21.
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Laredo
American Legion
Chas. Galbraith
P. C
Prospective Oil Lands to Lease Near Webb County
Propositions for oil and mineral leases on R. C. Sutton lands about 16000 acres near Webb County center will be considered by responsible parties ready to drill. Rumor of existing leases prompted notice. Interested parties contact R. L. Ball attorney for Mr. Sutton at National Bank of Commerce Building San Antonio Texas by March 28 1951.
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R. C. Sutton
Webb County
R. L. Ball
Sutton
National Bank of Commerce
San Antonio
Texas
Glass Plays to Adoring Fans in The Hero Scene
Gaston Glass encounters cheers from many girls as he returns as a soldier in The Hero produced by Gasnier. After filming the kiss sequence twice the actor asks if they should redo the last shot to ensure it is perfect.
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Glass
Gasnier
the Royal
Gaston Glass
Gaston
Deadhead traced to Otis Harkin and T. H. Nast origin
Rialto shows Sunday and Monday feature Harlan in The Eternal Flame with Norma Talmadge star. The Deadhead nickname traces back to Otis Harkin and cartoonist T. H. Nast after a skull and crossbones prank on a scribbled admission card.
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Rialto
Otis Harkin
T. H. Nast
Nast
Harlan
Warlan
Norma Yalmadge
Rialto Theatre
Easter Season Sparks Town Activities In Laredo
The town buzzes as Easter festivities begin with egg hunts for children and spring style displays. Field reports note mud clearing after rains and the onion shipping season starting soon in Laredo, with oil work resuming as roads reopen and candy nests sold at Laredo Candy Company.
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Kiddoca
Laredo
Boston
Mass
Webb County
Laredo Candy Company
Northwest Corner Market Plaza
Musical Notes Chronicle by Mrs Elisabeth Reed Saturday
Chronicled notes for publication call for Thursday noon submissions to Mrs Reed. The column cites religious verses and hymns including He is risen and Our Christ and notes the Harvard prize hymn by Major Harry W Farrington awaiting a musical setting. The Hymn Society will select from original tunes with no prize yet offered.
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Harry W. Farrington
The
Hymn Society
Easter Music At Churches and Local Notices
The article lists church choirs and planned music for Easter at several churches. It names singers by voice and surname, organists and directors, and notes changes to cantata plans. It also covers a pageant at the Christian Church, an evening service at the Baptist Church, and announcements about upcoming meetings and social events, plus community notices on residents moving or visiting.
Notable Laredo Concert Features Nicastro De Simone
Oscar Nicastro cellist Rita de Simone dramatic soprano and David Garcia pianist performed at the Royal Opera House in Laredo on March 26. Nicastro drew admiration for depth velvet tone and violin like grace. de Simone impressed with dramatic presence and rich voice. Garcia accompanied with fluency and bravura. They planned further touring toward New York and the Southwest next season, with strong local reception.
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Oscar Nicastro
Rita de Simone
David Garcia
Royal Opera House
Laredo
Nicus Fro
Madame Nicastro
Mme. Nicastre
Vanderpool
Monterey Conservatory of Music
Nicastro
Popper
Gavotte
Mme. Nicastro
Duickler
Schubert Nicastro
Sarasate
Easter Programs At Holding Institute And Fort McIntosh
Easter services and programs announced for Faster Sunday. At Holding Institute a musical program titled He Giveth Life will be directed by Miss Sturgis at 10 30 a m. Fort McIntosh will have no morning service to allow town church attendance. An evening program at 8 features a solo by Mrs Bertin In Heavenly Love Abiding and a patriotic song by Captain Thomas.
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Christian Church
H. PF. Smith
A. J. Neff
R. A. White
M. Little
Clorinda England
Ethel
Thief of
Cincinnati
Loring
Eadl
Ethel Thiel
Horan
Wool Smith
Christ
G. C. Hiatt
Miss Virginia Rice Board
The
Baptist Church
Chilst
Seers
Morrison
Methodist Church
Skinner
Holding Institute
Sturgis
Fort McIntosh
Bertin
Captain Thomas
Easter Services and Society Announcements at Christ Church
Describes morning and evening services at Christ Church Episcopal with processional hymns and anthems, solo performances by Mrs. Alden B. Muller and Mrs. H. M. Taylor, and the organist. Includes notes on choir responses, sermon, offertory pieces, and the Presby Church order. Also requests weekly society reports and calendar updates for public chronicle.
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Paulin
peeTe Eae Bs
Worthing
Alden B. Muller
Richards
Rogers
H. M. Taylor
Grayjer
Matilta Reuter
Easter eye hunt and church society events listed
Social calendar notes an Easter eye hunt at Mrs. Austin's home hosted by Mrs. Frewer and Mrs. Austin for Sunday school classes. The Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor Society meets at 6 45 pm. The Senior B Y E C gathers at Capital Church at 6 30 pm. Old Christian Church group convenes at 6 46 pm. Woman's Club holds its regular afternoon meeting.
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H. F. Frewer
HE. Om. Austin
W J Stebert Dies in Big Four Wreck Toll Rises
The death of W J Stebert of Cincinnati a train fireman increases the toll from a Big Four wreck near Columbus to eleven. Eleven injured as seven cars left the rails after colliding with an automobile. some victims reported recovering.
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Hy Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
W. J. Stebert
Cincinnati
Governor Approves Codification Bill With $50000 For State Laws
Governor Neft signed a measure to codify Texas state laws, including a $50,000 appropriation. The bill also blocks further organization of the so called three percent companies, affecting existing firms currently active.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Neft
Ate
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Weill
San Ntonio
Colorado
George Dean
Mexico
Elisabeth Reed
Bethlehem
Joseph
Regina Coeli
Sopranus
Mesdames Cullinan
Eistetter
Kline
Misses Bennett
L. Taylor
KR. Kline
Simon
J. Sauvignet
Ewing
Ming Jimenez
Mina Ewing
Corrigan
Pasha
McCormick
JL. Craig
A. Gasca
Histetter
Leyendecker
T. Devine
Cullinan
L. Pogsenpohl
de Bourgel
Ernest Buenz
Homer Samuels
Seopa Ee
Ely Wilson
Mesdames Woodard
Ernst Buena
Sam Brown
John Ward
L. Perkins
Dannelley
Miss Gonzalez
N. J. Seaman
O. H. Quinn
Hyler
R. P. Woodard
I. Perkins
Ernst Buenz
L. J. Perkins
Misa Arvilla Seaman
Power of
Jesus
Chas. Vincent
Edgar
Jewell
Dorothy Borchers
Phyllis Bunn
Frances Martin
W. A. Knight
Pde Hickett
Ead Granter Gilferterry
Chopin
Sean
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Dongs
Rockwell
Berlin
Bell
Teven
Eos Smith
Mra. Craig
R. R. Wenry
Bird Messrs. Grissom
R. R. Henry
Graves
M. Teury
Sen Apustin Church
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Jesus Aguitar
Julia R. Osevie
Diaritone
Sacue
Chirch
Dante Gabriel Roscetti
Mina
Mexico City
Mr. Ed. Cluck
Dallas
T. F. Weely
Corpus Chiati
Pat Meely
L. P. Baker
Louisville, Kentucky
Mrs
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Lizabeth Dunham
A. @. Thompson
Heights
Ann Prichatt
Red Cross
St. Louis
City
Alfred Poggenpohl
Mortimer McKinney
John (. Wall
Rosita
Margaret Barlow
Joe Moser
J. CG. Hall
J. T. Hassel
Aggieland
Baylor University
Misa Genevieve Camp
Belton Rotary Club
Cathole Daughters of America
Lo Purwin
Hamilton Hotel
B. M. Alexander
Sunbeam Band of the Baptist Church
Fletcher Smith
Sutherland
Margaret Guinn
Merle
Helen Netzer
Betty
Leonard Craig
Lamar and
Truett Smith
Ruth Young
Charles Knight
Eugene Thomas
Vernon
Marguerite Schelper
Cavalleria Rusticana
Mascagni Porti
M. M. Ponce Aleluya
Aleluya
M. M. Ponce Rita de Simone
David Gareta
van Goenz Seherzo Voces
van Goena
Danza Espifiola
Granados Nicastro
Mariposas Diabolicas
Vion
Eee Paganini
Violet
Christ Church Episcopal
Vaugue
Knapp
Lombard
Vee Rogers
Liebig
Matilda Reuter
Flora Dilgarde Milton
Doxolozy
Nevin
Rigen
Bernard
Jewett
John xx
Knights Templar
B. Wilson
Schubert Mies
Marjorie Murray
Prystagerenediction
Bert Beyeinger
Dead Sea
Woman's Club
Catholic Daughters of America
Christ Church
St. Peters
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