Churches Unite Across Faiths Through Shared Gifts and Goals
The article highlights growing church amity with examples like Northwestern University’s Methodist seminary gifting $150,000 land to the Episcopal Church to train clergy. It notes closer cooperation since World War I among Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, and secular workers, stressing tolerance while pursuing common aims and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Theological Seminary
Northwesern University
Evanston
Illinois
Episcopal Church
Associated Press
Catholeia
Jewish Welfare Workers
Salvation Army
Whch
Salvation Army Champions Comebacks and Self-Reliance
The Salvation Army promotes dignity for down and outs by offering support that fuels self effort rather than dependence. It argues money helps only if recipients choose to rise, citing a grandmother and child moment to illustrate resilience and personal initiative.
Salvation Army Campaign Under Way In Laredo
The Salvation Army prepares to begin its collection drive in Laredo, building on past nine months of effective work. The effort relies on public generosity to fund relief across the city’s slums, with no salaries or luxuries, just dedicated volunteers carrying on 365 days a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
George
Iuaredo
Laredo
Washington Birthday Celebration Plans Expanded In Laredo
The Washington Birthday Celebration Association in Laredo announces officers Sam Mackin president Leopoldo Villegas first vice president Joseph Netzer second vice president and others to lead a multi day event February 21 to 24. Plans include international festivities with Nuevo Laredo Mexico and extensive parades fireworks and street illuminations as hotels prepare to welcome thousands of visitors from Mexico and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Laredo
Improved Order of Red Men Council of
Sam Mackin
Leopoldo Villegas
Texas
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Rio Grande
Ideal cool Thanksgiving Weather From Laredo Forecasts
After a cloudy, cool night with a norther and light rain, Laredo prepares for a typical Thanksgiving Day. Church services, a high school game versus West Texas Texas Military Academy, and theater showings are planned as residents enjoy ideal cool weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Laredo High School and the West Texas Texas Military Academy
Royal and Strand
Salvation Army Home Service Appeal Planned in Laredo
The Salvation Army in Laredo sets an annual home service appeal for December 10 to 16 with a $3,806 target to meet the 1924 Local Corps budget. New officers include Robert L. Bobbitt as president and R K Mims as treasurer, while committees and canvassing teams are organized to raise funds across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Laredo
Webb County
T. J. Murray
J. C. Netzer
Bobbitt
Chamber of Commerce
R. K. Mims
A. J. Neff
Hal Brennan
Merchants State Bank stockholders to vote on capital reduction
Notice to holders of Merchants State Bank and Trust Company of Laredo that a special meeting will be held January 8 1924 to decide on reducing capital stock from 125000 to 100000 dollars and using 25000 as surplus. Meeting at 10am at No 1201 Lincoln Street Laredo Webb County Texas with notices mailed by registered mail and weekly publication for sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants State Bank and Trust Company
Laredo
Texas
A. D
Merchants State Bank and Trust Company of
Banking Corporation
Lincoln Street
City of
Webb County
Laredo Daily Times
L. Villegas
John H. Zachry
I. Rodriguez
B. G. Salinas
Sheriff Sale Auction in Webb County Texas
Alias execution issued by Justice of the Peace Precinct No 1 Bexar County on November 16 1923 orders sale of A R Vidaurri property to satisfy Joseph Pabst et al judgment of 59 70/100 dollars plus 7 percent interest and costs. Sale set December 1 1923 at Webb County Courthouse to the highest bidder. item described is a Yawman Erbe six section filing cabinet. A J Condren Sheriff and J L Fierros Deputy signed Laredo Texas November 19 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 1
Court of
Bexar County
Joseph Pabst Et al
A. KK. Vidaurri
Joseph Pabst
Justice Court
Court House
Webb County
Texas
A. R. Vidaurri
Yawman & Erbe
Sheriff Sale Auction In Webb County Texas
On November 16 1923 a sheriff sale is set in Webb County Texas to satisfy a judgment for 178 31/100 dollars plus seven percent interest and costs. The property listed is one Yawman Erbe Safe No S 33181 seized from A R Vidaurri and will be sold December 1 1923 at the Webb County Court House door to the highest bidder for cash. Proceeds go to the plaintiff Joseph Pabst and others to satisfy the judgment and costs.
Barcley Corsetiere Arrives in Laredo
Mrs. Elsie F. Miller the Barcley corsetiere has located in Laredo at 1520 Mata moros Street Phone 152. She will call at homes to take measurements for surgical maternity or dress corsets and will show the latest designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcley Corsetiere
Elsie F. Miller
Laredo
Matamoros Street
Laredo High School to Meet West Texas Academy in Park Showdown
Laredo High School faces West Texas Military Academy of San Antonio at Jegion Park tomorrow at 8 30 in a clash deemed evenly matched by recent scores. Injuries may sideline two regulars but most players are fit as a record crowd and school children flood Park with Kiwanis Club guests and season ticket holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Military Academy
San Antonio
Jegion Park
West Texas
Laredo
Folding Institute
Kiwanis Club
Legon Park
Auction Sale Notice in Webb County Court 1923
By order of Allas Execu Precinct No 1 Court of Webb County on November 19 1923 D K Sanchez plaintiff vs A R Vidaurri defendant a verdict for 178 08 with 6 interest from August 6 1923 I levyed on and will sell December 1 1923 at Webb County Courthouse to satisfy the judgment one Buick Posting and Adding Machine No 6 370214 will be sold for cash to the highest bidder at the court house door Laredo Texas November 20 1923
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Court of
Webb County
D. K. Sanchez
A. R. Vidaurri
D. R. Sanchez
Justice Court
Court House
Texas
New England Pin Co
Towit
New England Pri Co
Court levies on Woodstock Typewriter in Peerless judgment
On October 24 1923 in Webb County Justice Court a judgment for 38.87 plus interest at 6 percent and costs was entered in favor of Peerless Wire Goods Co against A R Vidaurri. The property levied upon is a Woodstock Typewriter. Sale authorized to satisfy the judgment and costs.
American Bank Check and Cover Co. v Vidaurri Judgment
The case documents a judgment in Webb County Justice Court in favor of American Bank Check and Cover Co. against A. R. Vidaurri for 58 dollars 95 cents plus 6 percent annual interest from judgment date and costs. The proceedings reference the judgment date and location at the Webb County Court House during legal hours.
Auction Notice on Life of A. R. Vidaurri
Sell for cash to the highest bidder all as the property of A. R. Vidaurri to One Woodstock Typewriter for Fifty eight and 95 100 Dollars in favor of American Bank Check and Cover Co together with the costs of the satisfaction thereof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Vidaurri
Towit
Woodstock Typewriter
American Bank Check and Cover Co
New England Pin Co Sues A R Vidaurri in County Case
In a October 16 1928 civil action New England Pin Co sues A R Vidaurri seeking judgment for 62 dollars 25 cents plus 6 percent interest from judgment date and costs. The judgment was recovered on September 2 1928 with proceedings to satisfy the judgment at machine number 6370214.
Birthday honorees mark a day in history
David Warfield, eminent American actor born in San Francisco. John Barrett, ex-director general of the Pan American Union born in Grafton Vermont. Robert S. Bean, U S district judge of Portland Oregon born in Yamhill county Oregon. Lindley M. Garrison, Secretary of War in the Wilson administration born in Camden New Jersey. Bobby Jones, premier American golfer born in Atlanta. All celebrate birthdays on November 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Warfield
San Francisco
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
Grafton
Robert S. Bean
United States
Portand
Ore
Yamhill County
Lindley M. Garrison
Camden
N. J
Bobby” Jones
America
Atlanta
Notable 17th to 20th Century Figures and 1923 City Notice
The excerpt records notable deaths from 1680 to 1869 including Giovanni Bermini and Washington Irving, a California steamboat milestone in 1847, and 1895 fraud sentencing of Jabbez Balfour. It concludes with a 1923 Laredo city notice detailing street improvements on Iturbide Street, cost assessments, hearing date, and required appearances by affected parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giovanni Bermini
Rome
Naples
Rhode Island
Baron Steuben
Steubenville
N. Y
Magdeburg
Prussia
California
San Francisco
Sacramento
Washington Irving
Tarrytown
New York City
Thomas Kingsford
Oswego
England
Jabbez Balfour
London
City of Laredo
Southwest Biulithic Company
City of
Laredo
Texas
Council Chamber
Cosme de la Torriente Named Cuba’s First Ambassador to U.S.
Cosme de la Torriente, a soldier, diplomat, lawyer and statesman, is Cuba’s choice for its first ambassador to the United States. A Cuban War of Independence colonel, he served as Havana province secretary and governor, helped organize the Conservative party, and was first secretary in President Menocal’s government. He later held key diplomatic posts in Madrid and chaired Cuba’s foreign affairs committee in the senate. He has been a member of the International Court of Justice and a leader in the League of Nations Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosme de la Torriente
Cuba
United States
Havana
Menocal
Legation
Madrid
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Torriente
International Court of Justice
The
Hague
Assembly of the League of Nations
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Sdnesday
Church Amity
Freddy
Home Service Appeal
Charity Relief
Pouay Dicnate
Band of Love Corps
Tee
Ceee Ee Ewes
C. L. Witherspoon
Claude L. Witherspoon
Miranda City
A. J. Condren
J. L. Fierros
Sheriff's
Fast West Texas Academy
Laredo High
Justice of the Peace Precinct No
Place 1
Peerless Wire Goods Co
Woodstock
Ime
Bellans
Jay
Iturbide Street
Sta. Maria Avenue
Zacate Creek
Chamberlain
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