Minerva Club Born In New Harmony 1859
In New Harmony Indiana on September 20 1859 Miss Faunt Le Roy organized the first women’s club here naming it Minerva. The group started with thirteen charter members and included nine single women plus four married members to add dignity.
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Associated Press
New Harmony
Ind
Indiana
Constance Owen
Faunt le Roy
Europa
Robert Owen
Robert Dale Owen
Naples
Italy
Austria
Fount le Roy
Minerva
Owen
Fauntleroy
Rappites
Publication Citation for Divorce in Webb County Texas
Public notice summons Hector Stevenson in Webb County to appear at Webb County District Court in Laredo on October 18, 1926, to answer a divorce petition filed June 9, 1926 by Cleofas Kennedy Stevenson formerly Cleofas Kennedy. The petition cites cruel treatment and abandonment and seeks restoration of former name.
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State OF
Texas
Webb County
Hector Stevenson
District Court
Laredo
A. D
Cleofas C. Kennedy Stevenson
Corpus Christi
Nueces County
Plaintiff
Cleofus C. Kennedy
Cleofas C. Kennedy
Joe R. Davis
Mrs Violet Oberfeldt Society Editor
Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt is identified as society editor with contact telephone 70 and mentions her role in the local social pages.
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Violet’ S. Oberfeldt
Local Socials and Visits Noted Across Town
Mr. A V Thomas lies critically ill while Reuben Davis of Dolores visited the city. Mrs G C Mann visits in San Antonio with ALS Landrum family. Bob Hamilton returned from San Antonio trip. Swancoat party guests at ranch. Colnon family returned from Ranger visit. David Slaughter back from three months in Chicago St Louis Kansas City. Congregation social hour at First Methodist Thursday 8:30 honoring Rev Batchelor. Missionary Notes Ruth Circle of Baptist WMSS met with Mrs George Neal. Tone Ray Circle of Baptist WMSS met at church. Mrs Bell led. Agnes Hubersch entertained with bridge for Mrs Walter Hatley of Muskogee. High score Mrs R L Bobbitt. low score Mrs John Martin. Hatley guest honored with luncheon set. Guests list includes J W Proffitt Monroe La John M Martin Brewer Tritt R L Bobbitt Hugh Cluck Edgardo Gonzalez Edward Leyendecker G E Selski Emilie Hassell Davis Julia Belle Deutz.
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Agnes Hubersch
Walter Hatley
Muskogee
Oklahoma
R. L. Bobbitt
John Martin
Julia Belle Deutz
Mesdames
J. W. Proffitt
Monroe
John M. Martin
Brewer
Tritt
Hugh Cluck
Edgardo Gonzalez
Edward Leyendecker
G. E. Slelski
Emilie Hassell
Davis
Social Calendar Highlights From Wednesday to Thursday
Social calendar lists a Christian Church meeting this evening at the church and the Ladies Aid Society meeting with Mrs G Y Lightner at 1008 Market Street at 3 o clock. Mrs E Lobdell hosts a children's party at Lobdell farm at 6 30 honoring Lee Courtney and James Vernon Proffitt of Monroe La. The Therese's Club of St Peter's Church hosts a benefit dance at the Robert B Les Hotel at 8 30 this evening.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
G. NY Lightner
Market Street
E. Lobdell
Lobdell Farm
Lee Courtney
James Vernon Proffitt
Monroe
Therese
Questioned Nominees Questioned in Pennsylvania Senate Probe
In Pennsylvania senators nominees Harry Mackey and John Mackrell were questioned today by the Senate campaign committees led by Senator Reed about their work in Ware's behalf.
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Pennsylvania
Senate
Harry Mackey
John Mackrell
Reed
Ware
Double Tragedy Reported With Gunshot Deaths
The Associated Press notes a shooting incident where a pistol was found near a body. Both victims are survived by their families.
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Associated Press
Tive
Old Fashioned Dinners and Home Entertaining Valor
Reflections on traditional hosting with a large family table and warm gatherings. Mentions include Edgar A Guest verse and a series of local society notices listing arrivals, visits, and trips across Dallas, Laredo, San Antonio, Glenrose, and nearby towns.
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Edgar
Drys Lead In New Jersey Prohibition Contests
In New Jersey two wet senators and a wet governor faced dry success in two of three prohibition clashes from yesterday's primaries. A third battle saw Mrs. Adeline Lawrence win in a dry county, signaling gains for dry candidates.
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Associated :Press
Newark
N. J
New Jersey
Washington
Negro Shot to Death by Talk Agent in Fort Worth
In Denilson Texas on June 16 a man identifying himself as George Jonas from Fort Worth was shot four times and fatally wounded by a night talk agent during an attack in frerh night. Regrettable incident details remain sparse as authorities investigate.
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Associated Press
Denilson
Texas
George Jonas
Fort. Worth
Bishop Burleson Calls for Abolition of Reservations
The Rev Hugh Latimer Burleson, missionary bishop of South Dakota, says abolition of reservations will hasten assimilation of Indians into white society. He predicts thirty years to absorption, favors urban residence and vocational farming, and urges government counsel from those who know the Indians.
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Oy Associated Press
Sioux Falls
8. D
Hugh. Latimer Burleson
South Dakota
Episcopal Church
Indiana
Burleson Su
Bishop Burleson
Attack Legality of Precinct Officers Appointment
Attorneys for Congressman Harry Wurzbach in district court urged a permanent injunction to restrain A R Holzschuhner from recognizing precinct officers appointed at the May 20 meeting of the Bexar county Republican executive committee.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
Republican Executive Committee
Bexar County
Harry Wurzbach
District Court
A. R. Holzsschuher
Seven Men Believed To Form Texas Gang
Four of seven men suspected in a wave of Texas robberies since January are in custody. A pardoned convict connected to the gang was arrested at his home in Dallas as detectives continued to track hold ups linked to the $20,000 Trust Company gang. Houston San Antonio and Strawn figures are involved.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Ganized
Houston
San Antonio
Strawn
Protest Against Cardinal Reception at City Hall
The Free Thinkers Society of New York sent telegrams to Governor Smith and Mayor Walker protesting the city’s reception of Cardinal Bonzano and other cardinals at City Hall. Reported that officials kneeled and kissed rings, amid crowds at the station as Bonzano departed for Chicago for the Eucharistic Congress.
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Associated Prega
New York
Freethinkera Society of
Smith
Walker
Cardinal Bonzano
Bouzano
Hayes
Chicago
Bonzano
League of National Causes Under Chinese Protection
A fragmented note references a league protected by China and mentions Anteresta 4 in a context of violent protection. The text is unclear but indicates a political or militant grouping with alleged Chinese safeguarding. No further verifiable details available.
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The
League of National the Cause
China
Doty Court Martial Delayed Chiefly for Full Disclosure
The Bennett Doty court martial in Damascus is postponed to the week in July. French authorities promise the widest publicity and full opportunity for exposition of any extenuating circumstances in this desertion case from the French Foreign Legion.
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Associated Press
Damascus
Bennett Doty
Memphis
Ténnenses
Foreign’ Legion
Rescue Impossible for Grounded British Freighter City of Naples
A wireless message from the destroyer reports the City of Naples crew remains unable to be rescued near Miyake Island due to continued high seas and gale conditions. The grounding occurred yesterday.
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Tokyo
Clean Up Underway After Borger Fire Touches Main Street
In Borger Texas workers cleared debris after a blaze that tore through the town’s main street, totaling about 175000 dollars. The fire started in a theater yesterday and caused extensive damage.
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Associated Press
Amarillo
Texas
Borger
Chamber of Commerce Opens HQ in Longview
Opened in Longview Texas on June 16 the Texas Chamber of Commerce headquarters with W N Blanton arriving as manager to begin organizing duties outlined by directors at the last meeting.
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Associated Press
Longview
Texas
Texas Chamber of Commerce
W. N. Blanton
Central Texas Chamber of Commerce Planned
Belton Texas June 16 plans for a Central Texas Chamber of Commerce were discussed at a local chamber session. Eleven cities have signified a desire to enter the organization.
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Central Texas Chamber
Belton
Texas
Central Texas Chamber of Commerce
Supreme Court Names Four Members of Legal Examiners Board
Austin June 16 The supreme court appointed four of the five members of the state board of legal examiners They are Joseph Sayers Austin Ben Gardner Palestine John Bickett San Antonio and A L Goggina Dallas The term of W M Bleeper of Waco has not expired.
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Austin
Tex
The
Supreme Court
Tha State Board of Legal Examiners
Joseph Sayers
Ben Gardner
Palestine
John Bickett
San Antonio
A. L. Goggina
Dallas
W. M. Bleeper
Waco
Record vote proceeds with seals on contested ballot item
Contested measure advances despite opposition failing to mount a challenge. With no candidates opposing the motion, the seals remain intact as officials report a clear majority in favor of the decision. Further details await formal certification with official results expected soon.
Harbors Bill Moves Forward After Senate Action
Associated Press reports the bill advancing through the legislature with June deadlines and river harbor provisions under consideration. The measure aims to regulate harbor operations and river traffic while awaiting final passage.
Notes of Sport and Local Sports Milestones
Minneapolis opens its fourth municipal golf course marking a local sports milestone. Charlie Weinert, veteran heavyweight from Newark, joins the Pacific Coast’s fifth colony. Germany initiates athlete development for the Amsterdam 1828 Olympia games. Toronto Cricket Club unveils new clubhouse after a century of history. Louisiana may require a $300 daily license fee for New Orleans race tracks if the current bill passes.
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Minneapolis
Charlie Weinert
Newark
Germany
Amsterdam
Toronto Cricket Club
Orleana
Funds For Art Training In Wichita Series Of Sunday Programs
Wichita Kansas June 16 a series of Sunday evening programs funds for aspiring young artists. Sponsored by ten businesswomen the events attract large audiences. Twenty five students aged four to twenty five are selected by local critics to benefit from the proceeds. Dancers vocal and instrumental students receive training otherwise impossible.
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Associated Press
Wichita
Kans
Odd and Interesting: Napoleon Soldiers Ordered Bath Day
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Napoleon era drills and a 19th century anecdote about soldiers bathing. The readable portions imply a humorous or curious historical tidbit about discipline and daily routines.
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Julius Kruttschnitt
Southern Pacific Company
New York City
Money Makers
A. V. Thomas
Reuben’ Davis of
Dolores
City
G.C. Mann
San” ‘Antonio
Mrs
Als Landrum
Bob Hamilton
Paul Swancoat
Paul, Jr
Miss Foote
Swancoat Ranch
David Slaughter
St. Louis
Kansas City
First Methodist Church
S. L. Batchelor
Ruth
W. M. S. of the Baptist Church
George Neal
Yeary
Mesdames Neel
Rogers
Mann
Donoho
Netzer
Schelper
Hill
Tone Ray
M. W
Baptist Church
Thes Church
Christian Church
Eveninog
Father
Mr. O. W. Killam
R. R. Weaver
Catulla
Helen
Addie Lou Balance
Benavides
Calvin North
Jessie Groesbeck
Miranda City
Frank Groesbeck
Edith Snyder
Brownwood
B. W. Allen
Hal Brennan
Dorothy Brennan
Willie Belle
Carolyn Brennan
Isabel S. Korbly
Master Pete Korbly
Indianapolis
Mia
Sam N. Johnson, Jr
Herbert Shelton
J. Ward
Edward Biggio
San Marcos
Glenrose
B. &. Aldridge
J. K. Beretta
Jack Aldridge
Jack Younkin
Austin Military Academy
Margaret and Mary Ward
Barbara Biggio
D. P. Simmons
Georgetown
Senar
Gail
Freethinkers
Model Yacht Regatta
Harry Kleinert
Associated : Press
Open Headquarters
Name Legal Examiners
Davidson
Associated ‘Press
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