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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1923
Page
10
Memorial Day events will be held in Laredo with American Legion members decorating graves at cemeteries at 9:00 AM and floral tributes at the prayer sites. Laredo High School commencement is set for next Thursday at 3 15 PM.
Laredo High School plans commencement at the Royal Opera House on May 31 with twenty six graduates. The senior play The Little Princess will be performed by the class and Hon. R L Pebbitt will deliver the address. Reserved seats cost 50 cents with gallery at 25 cents and box seats for graduates families. The program starts at 8 15 p m.
Early Sunday morning a fire alarm sent the department to Santa Maria Avenue and Thurbide Street where the Ancira sisters grocery shop, a one story brick building, was found in flames. The interior was gutted with losses to stock about 600 dollars and heavy damage to the building.
The Heights Circle of the W M S meets with Mrs Nixon at Montrose at 4 PM. The City Circle of the W M S meets with Mrs Crawford at 4 PM. Mrs T A Austin hosts a lawn party from 4 to 6 PM honoring Mrs Daniel.
Poetic verse asks for divine reach and comfort for a distant soul. Local social notes report travels, visits, and gatherings including baptisms, bridge parties, and family arrivals in the city, noting names such as Caroline Tapley Dorr and Mrs. R. K. Mims among others.
The text discusses doubt about those who claim certainty and warns that some use deception. It argues for avoiding overexposure and suggests that announcing full disclosures is risky, urging restraint in commenting on neighbors affairs and the truth they hold.
Fragmentary lines describe an unusual vaudeville column, mentioning Biffy and Diane with ambiguous dialogue about world events and public sentiment. The note hints at a club or theater program and a playful, theatrical atmosphere in a dated entertainment page.
A San Angelo woman highlights an old method to determine the day of the week for a date using a key sentence. The example shows July Fourth landing on a Wednesday, and May seventh birthday aligning to a Monday, via a counting scheme anchored to Monday as New Year’s Day.
The Bohemian Cafe in Nuevo Laredo announces new management by Ascencion Vols known locally as aetterer. He pledges to serve market best fare in superior style and invites the public and loyal patrons to visit, noting special attention to dinner parties and banquets.
A large afternoon affair hosted by Miss Amar Penn at the Hotel Hamilton celebrated Miss Virginia Penn, a June bride. Guests included the Lucy Meriwether Chapter D A R members and many locals with a green and white theme, a four course luncheon, string quartet, gifts, and a table shaped as a large V featuring a white oleander wedding bell. The day also saw the Jamey Meriwether Chapter DA IR meeting with officers presiding and plans for the summer months.
The mechanical division of the American Railway Association plans its annual meeting in Chicago from June 20 to 22. Topics include locomotive and railway car development and apprentice training. Expected turnout is the largest yet with noted speakers Samuel Taubertain Baldwin Locomotive Works KE Fr Carry Pullman C. Iv. Markham Illinois Central and other railroad leaders.
W. Vernor, president of the Mexico Land Syndicate, arrived from Mexico en route to Los Angeles to establish about 2,000 American families on the Gonzalez hacienda near Tampico. The hacienda offers rich agricultural land and occupants will mostly pursue farming, with some settlers already on site and others to follow.
Prague May 28 The Czecho-Slovakia government will dispatch 16000 field laborers to France this summer to work on Erenoch farina under wartime labor arrangements.
A cartoon caption notes an army mule at a cantonment “went west” and a private filing the disposition form marked the carcass as “Mean and deceitful.” Source: Everybody's Magazine June.
A colored woman sought a refund on hose bought recently. The floor walker asked if they met expectations and she replied that they hardly came up to her knees, as reported by the Charleston Eagle.
A May 24 dated document urging an end to armed struggle was captured from a Republican leader and announced by State authorities. The note says the Republic cannot be won by arms alone and praises sacrifices while urging the open road to independence.
May reports describe disorder centered in Dortmund with workers guards and police exchanging fire. Fights and arrests occurred as striking steel workers and streetcar crews clashed with authorities in the Rhineland, resulting in casualties and injuries across Duisburg and Düsseldorf.
A New York Supreme Court decision absolves Stella Darr, a young actress, from accusations in her divorce suit. The ruling clears Darr of charges brought by her former spouse, ending a protracted legal dispute.
Austin reports indicate the legislature may act within days to address revenue shortages with possible vetoes from Governor Nett. Debates cover pink worm eradication funds, science education policy, and proposed tax measures while a special session stalls over adjournment and emergency school funding.
Atostinge Texas May 21 Deputy Jere Enetish of Houston county was shot by an escaped convict believed to be Tom Davis. Enetish died in a hospital early today. Authorities seek the fugitive who escaped from the Pergusen prison farm May 24. Enetish was shot at Grapeland during the attempted arrest. Poevis, another escaped convict, was arrested and jailed at Grapeland last night.
An American Legion meeting for Laredo Test No 59 is set tonight at 8 o clock in the hall over the Fire Station. Members are urged to attend and discuss post matters.
For sale on Heights a new five room house on two lots with sleeping porch garage large lawn and two year old orange and grape fruit trees. Price 3700 partial cash and reasonable terms on balance. R G Bryant 07 Salinas Ave phones 203 and 1065 May 26 1941.
Washington May 28 RR leaders told the Interstate Commerce Commission that railroads are buying and repairing equipment to guarantee ability to meet the new increased requirements this fall and winter. American Railway Association president RR Ashton said car shortages are easing but labor shortages remain a common difficulty across industries as hearings on rolling stock adequacy proceed.
A full house attended two services yesterday as Dr Andrews delivered two messages. Ten percent of the visitors joined the church with 19 additions and 25 conversations reported. The meeting continues through the week with services twice daily at Loam and room. Electric fans cooled the venue despite heat. Mr Cawker leads the music in a congregational style. All faiths welcome.
The report outlines Clara Phillips involved in a murder case with connections to California and the United States, noting messages sent from Western courts and a path toward New Orleans. The coverage emphasizes public reaction and claims of an unjust conviction in the high profile crime.
Fragmentary report describes a Prohibition era case involving liquor import and sale. Mentions Thad Hayes and authorities questioning illicit shipments and hazardous spirits, with references to penalties and court actions amid wartime or postwar enforcement.
A farmer and his family were attacked while in the woods near their home. A witness described the incident and a manhunt followed. Authorities identified a possible trail and suspects as the investigation continued.
Sir Laming Wortherdon Evans receives appointment as postmaster general under Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin. Evans had served in the War Office and was a member of a group including Austen Chamberlain during the conservative split that helped Bonar Law become prime minister.
A fragmented note from the editor laments high costs for running a legal or public notice in the paper. The jumbled text hints at pricing per inch and a personal grievance over the burden on a "poor brother" amid a quoted, informal exchange.
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