German ex commander Von Muecke tour sparks public ire and debate
The letter argues Hellmuth von Muecke the former Emden commander should not tour the United States. It accuses him of brazen impudence and warns his visit could provoke unrest among veterans and the public. The author also supports swift oath and seating changes for new members to speed up Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellmuth von Mueccke
Emden
Muecke
Paris
Great Britain
Mexico
United States
Maximilian
Victor
Anne
Congress
Eal Edo
Virginia
Boston
No Popular Demand Opposes Inauguration Date Change
The San Antonio Express argues there is no popular demand for La Follette bloc schemes in Congress. It cites disapproval from the White House and administration leaders, noting a lingering sentiment for the old inauguration date despite calls to change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Express
la Follette
Congress
White House
the Express
Forrester tests second gas find in field near 300 feet
Forrester No 1 reports a second gas show near 300 ft depth with oil in sand at 290 ft. A small rig will drill to test. McKenzie-Ryan No 2 near the Villegas tank progresses after casing and shows favorable indications. J A Harley arrives to supervise baling and remains confident of production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrester No. 1
Ogden Jones
Bruce
Air of California and Associates
Laredo
Porcions Nos. 52
Aguilares
Newton
J. A. Harley
Texas
MecKenzie-Ryan Co
Laredo Employment Agency Offers Wide Labor Help
The Laredo Employment Agency furnishes house girls restaurant hotel and office help and all kinds of laborers. Apply Room 38 Bertan building phone 304 P O Box 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Employment Agency
Bertan
P. O
Wednesday School and Teacher Day Reflection
An editorial urges parents to actively engage with their child's schooling. It argues schools and homes must cooperate, calling for parents to know teachers, assess pay and selection, and ensure learning conditions are bright, heated, sanitary, and supportive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lds
Rotary Club Health Program Covers Sanitation and Public Health
The Rotary Club heard a health themed program led by Frank Lattlig about the Laredo and Nueces Valley railroad project, its cost of about 8 million, and its chartered status. Speakers including Jim Crawford Garfield Hiatt Dr. Cullinan Archie McCullough and Fred W. Mally discussed local sanitation vital statistics child hygiene vaccination and the mosquito campaign noting Laredo’s success with no school days lost and state wide publicity for cleanup. Ed. Dryden and Isadore Goodman will lead the next two meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Frank Lattlig
W. A. Matthaei
Bellville
Texas
Cub
Laredo and
Nueces Valley
Southern Pacific
Laredo
Jim Crawford
Garfield Hiatt
Cullinan
Archie McCullough
Red Cross
Misa Dunham
Hall
Fred. W. Mally
Biy
Ed. Dryden
Isadore Goodman
Birthday Notes Mark Five Notable Figures Born Today
December 7 marks birthdays for General Sir Bruce M. Hamilton a famed World War II British commander born 65 years ago in Britain John Ts Harrington new ASME president born 54 years ago in Kansas City Missouri Cale Young Rice poet and dramatist born 60 years ago in Dixon Kentucky Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes of the Methodist Episcopal Church born 66 years ago in Moundaville West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce M. Hamilton
John Ts. Harrington
Kansas City
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Lawrence
Mas
Cale Young Rice
Dixon
Edwin Holt. Hughes
Methodist Episcopal Church
Moundaville
W. Va
Willa
Sealed Bids Opened for Webb County Miranda City Highway
Webb County commissioners court will meet tomorrow at 10 in the County Judge A Wins ton office to open sealed bids for a new highway from Laredo east to Miranda City and Dilton over 40 miles. Bond issue of 150 1000 already voted. bids may exceed this amount. Officials expect multiple bids and plan to start construction by January 1 to aid oil trade to Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Winston
Commissioners Court
Webb County
Laredo
Miranda City
Dilton
B. J. Foster
Torrecillas
Texas
Lo Pebot
Beacon
Satt’s
Legion Speaker Hal Brennan Addresses Ursuline and St Peter’s Schools
The Ursuline Academy and St Peter’s School welcomed Hal Brennan Vice Commander of the Texas American Legion as part of a week focused on Education. He spoke in clear simple terms on True Americanism through child centered education and the audience applauded with a performance of The Star Spangled Banner. The schools thank him and hope to host him again.
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Ursuline Academy
St. Peter's School
American Legion
Ursuline Schools
Hal Brennan
The
Legion of Our
State of
Texas
Brennan
Laredo Luggage Shop Displays Fine Leather Goods
The Laredo Luggage Shop at 1205 Farragut St showcases an extensive assortment of leather goods and trunks. Local merchants highlight this store as offering luggage equal to larger cities and at fair prices, encouraging residents to buy locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Farragut St
Chicago
New York
Grand jury returns fifteen indictments this term
The grand jury, three days in a row, returned five indictments per day totaling fifteen. Individuals named include Santiago Trevisio for seduction, Joseph Holbrecht and Al Menyard for theft of an automobile, R. Scott Cochran for swindling, and J. V. Rosamond for theft over fifty dollars with two bills. The jury was discharged after completing its work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Santiago Trevisio
Joseph Holbrecht
al Menyard
R. Scott Cochran
J. V. Rosamond
Death of Laredo Resident Luis G Benavides After Illness
Well known Laredo resident Luis G Benavides born April 18 1883 died at 3811 San Bernardo Avenue after a lingering illness that began with influenza in 1918 He leaves a wife four children and five sisters funeral from the home to San Agustin Catholic Church Saturday at 9 30 am with burial in the family plot at the Catholic cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luis M. Benavides
Laredo
Cristobal Benavides
Lamar B. Benavides
San Bernardo Avenue
Lamar
Maa
Cristobil
Luis, Jr
Maria B. Sanchez
H. J. Hamilton
Lila G. Benavides
K. R. Wyman
T. Laubscher
San Antonio
San Agustin Catholic Church
Henry White to Host Clemenceau During Washington Visit
Henry White, longtime American diplomat and former ambassador to France, will host Georges Clemenceau during the French premier’s Washington visit starting today. White began his career in 1883 in Vienna and held posts in London Rome and Paris, retiring as ambassador to France in 1908. Born in Baltimore in 1850, he was educated in private schools and tutored in both America and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry White
Georges Clemenceau
Washington
France
Mr. White
Vienna
London
Ben
Rome
Paris
Fallieres
Mr. "White
Baltimore
Leber
America
Christmas sale and church event noted at local building
A notice mentions a Christmas sale at the Alexander Building near Sanitary Grocery plus a turkey dinner with the ladies of the Christian church set for next Saturday. Also included are brief local classifieds about rentals, a marriage license, and various business ads, all dated December 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Serrano
Martin
Vidaurrt Avenue
Texas Cafe
Tlaquepaque
Ladies of the Christian Church
Alexander
Sanitary Grocery
Goodyear Shoe Shop
Hidalgo Street
Percy Clark
Y. W
Hidalgo Avenue
Rufino Salinas
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Forrester
Meckenzie-Ryan
Baling
Mirando City
Luis G. Benavides
Hugh McCulloch
the Treasury
Kennebunk
Maine
Washington, D. C
William Saunders
Scotland
Noah Noble
Indiana
Brazil
Amazon
William &. Armitage
Wisconsin
New York City
Ferdinand de Lesseps
la Chesnaye
Cape Breton
Wilson
Merny Lan Service
G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
Phone Crockett
Avenue C
8Th St
Rio Grande
Lincoln Street
Wormser Brothers
Will W. Gregg
Notary Pubiie
Times Office
Corpus Chiiati Street
Money Makers
Milmo Bank
Emeterio Mendoza
Ufpice
Zaragoza
Rio Grande Plumbing Co
Dovertry & Edwards
Sanitary
Cor
Farragut St. and Convent Ave
Laredo, Tex
Leonard Craig
Bankers Life Company
DesMongs
1015
L. Villegas & Company
Aredo
Hidalgo ST
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