Nervy Messengers Halt Bank Robbery on Road
Saturday's Daily reports two bank messengers who resisted a $29,000 robbery on a suburban road. Both were wounded yet continued firing until bandits fled in a car, praised for bravery and loyalty to their employers.
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Hank ‘Mengengers
Hank Meanengere
Transporto Flue
Chickwall Qnen
Fae
Dufenna
Polleaniuan
Yuill Nables
Ards
Noma
Urodr Tandtlen
Forres
May Day Traditions and Early Roman Adaptations
An account traces May Day from ancient celebrations by various peoples to its adoption by Romans as the month of Mary. It notes springtime joys, early blossoms in the north, and the shift in marriage customs, with England beginning to mark the day in its own context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snat
Europe
Viethas
Aleaya
Han
Haci
Lis
Bembautres Chraygen
Mata
Mercury
England
Oil shipments drop again in April from Miranda City fields
The April report shows a continued decline in QIL shipments. Miranda City, via the Texas Mexico rail line, moved oil to the market while storage constraints and a limited card of wells like the Hightmble Wadleh Neo 4 affected output.
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Daareda
Miranda City
Pexis- Siecan
MM. Leyen
Eeker
Pexas Muxlem
Fanveda
Uiatt Miatiella Petroleum Co
Farredo Distriel
Dt Ds
Naleda Riel
Duval County
Cairo
Notice to Public From W I Irwin Laredo Texas
Public notice states that after this date the signer will not be responsible for any debts contracted for the Travelers Hotel without a written order. Dated April 30 1926 in Laredo Texas with 4-30-31 as likely publication marker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom
Travelers Hotel
W. I. Irwin
Laredo
Texas
Mayor Albert Martin Named Laredo City Leader
Albert Martin becomes mayor of Laredo succeeding Leopoldo Villegas after six years of Villegas administration that oversaw major street paving and sewer projects. Martin, a long-time banker and council member, pledges pro growth and strong city leadership.
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City of Laredo
Gix
Leopoldo Villegas
Albert Martin
Villegas
Chamber of Commerce
Laredo
Martin
Raymond Martin
United States
France
Web County
Webb
LaSalle
Addion
Texas
St. Edward’s College At
Austin
Jife
Milino National Bank
First National
Funda
Min O
Areiny Aobert Martin
Martin Saya
Proeros
Wik
Inredo
Knife Attack At Club Cafe Sparks Charge In County Court
Jack Nabors remains in county jail and Jack Nuwby in Mercy Hospital with a deep slash across the abdomen after a midnight quarrel in front of the Club Cafe. Nabors is charged and bound to the grand jury in $1000 bail for the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Nabors
Jack Nuwby
Mercy Hospital
Nabors
Nuwby
For Sale Chicken coop materials and farm repairs
For sale to repair and build chicken coops and runs, fence, barn, shed and garage while weather permits. Trellla, wire and power materials a specialty. A. Simms located at 1116 Santa Rita Avenue IL.
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Kimber
IL. A. Simms
Santa Rita Avenue
Watch THM TIMES Daily for Monthly Opportunities
The THM TIMES advertises a 660 monthly rate offering daily opportunities.
Radio Hall Opens With Dedication Sermon Broadcast
Radio Hall on the Heights will open with a dedication sermon by Dr. P B Hill of San Antonio via WOAI. The brick 46 by 26 foot hall at 1507 Rosario Street Laredo seats visitors for services with a piano planned and weekly prayer meetings and a Sunday school envisioned to foster a new church mission.
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Radio Hall
The
Heights
San Antonio
Woal Radio Hall
Rosario Street
Laredo
P. B. Hill
First Presbyterian Church of
F. M. Ramsay
Hill
Ramsay
Deserted parcel sale ad for Block 2003 RE D D
One third of Block 2003 RE D D with elty water in front. an arroyo traverses part. Title clear with no back taxes. A pick-up for $126 cash. Ad appears once. first buyer to pay wins. B. J. Dryden, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J, Dryden
Beautiful Laredo Home Photos For Times Rotogravure Series
The Times plans a rotogravure edition featuring about fifty Laredo homes with another fifteen shots expected tomorrow. Applicants with unphotographed homes have three days to apply as all spaces will be filled. This special section is a first for this Texas region and aims to showcase distinctive residences.
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Laredo
The
Times
Texas
605 Carloads Of Produce Shipped From Laredo
Thirteen carloads of cabbage left Laredo for U S markets last night with eight carloads via LGN and five over the Texas-Mexican route. Total shipments this season reach 605 carloads, compared with 1,381 on the same date last year. Rain delays harvest and farmers seek sun to mature crops and prevent moisture damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
LGN
Tag Day for Laredo Schools Opens Public Drive
Early in the day students swept through Laredo streets urging the public to buy a library tag. The annual May fete was replaced this year by tag day to support the school library, with pupils actively tagging passersby to signify their contribution.
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Laredo
Charleston contest at the Royal Theater winners listed
The Charleston contest at the Royal Theater featured several young participants. Miss Bobbie Hendrix won first prize for girls, Miss Maria Luisa Garza Lovano took second in arts, Juan Ayala won first prize for boys, and Jack Puster earned second prize for boys.
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Charleston
Royal Theater
Bobbie Hendrix
Maria Luisa Garza
Lovano
Juan Ayala
Jack Puster
Ice Boxies advertise well stocked selection by A. Deutz & Brother
Local notices invite readers to enjoy a varied shopping lineup at A. Deutz & Brother and promote an upcoming first communion at San Agustin church. Weather notes mention a light rainfall after heavy thunder and lightning last night. Community updates remind church services at Christ Church and a sermon broadcast from WOAI in San Antonio. The Royal Theater promises packed houses for Colleen Moore in Irene with radio stars and new music hits.
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A. Deutz & Brother
San Agustin Church
Christ Church
Episcopal
Laredo
Radio Hall
Heights
WOAI
San Antonio
Hill
Royal Theater
Colleen Moore
Irene
Colleen Moore Stars in Irene at the Royal Theater
Colleen Moore headlines the musical comedy Irene at the Royal Theater with Lloyd Hughes opposite her and George K. Arthur as the designer Ma dame Lucy. The film features lavish gowns and elaborate sets praised by critics and audiences alike.
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Colleen Moore
Royal Theater
Irene
Colleen
Hollywood
June Mathis
First National
James Montgomery
Lloyd Hughes
George K. Arthur
Madame Lucy
Arthur
Constance Talmadge
Paris
Charles Murray
Kate Price
Rain Falls After Storm Near Laredo
Night observations report a light shower around 9 o clock northwest of Laredo followed by a heavier rain after midnight. Predictions by Lill Hart and Jill forecast May showers. raincoats advised for the coming month.
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Laredo
Lill Hart
Jill
Carloads of Truck Shipped From Laredo Surpass Last Season
One carload of carrots left Laredo last night to a market, boosting shipments of diversified truck for the season to 1 220 carloads. Current season shipments exceed last season as diversifyd truck, including cante louppes and corn, are ready for movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Bermuda
Wooden Leg Wonders in Parliament Reports
London May 1 Parliament discussed artificial limbs for ex soldiers. The minister cited advances in artificial legs and arms, noting men with one leg return to work. One amputee reportedly drove a car over 300000 miles without accident, another competes in motor racing.
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London
Society Notes From Violet S Oberfeldt Column
Violet S Oberfeldt, society editor, reports on local social events and gatherings with brief notices and remarks.
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Lrs
Violet S. Oberfeldt
Social calendar notes from weekend gatherings
Social calendar lists several gatherings across churches and youth groups. Miss Longoria hosts at Nuevo Laredo Saturday afternoon. Christian Endeavor at Presbyterian Church Sunday 6:45. B Y P A at Baptist Church 6:30. Christian Church group 6:48. Young People's Service League at Rectory 6:30. Epworth League meets First Methodist Church parlors 6:46. Monday St Anne's Society 3:00 with hostesses L. L. Taylor and C. F. Yeager. W M S First Methodist Mission Study 4:00 led by Mrs. Frank Ellis. Baptist W M S monthly business meeting 2:30.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Young People’s Service League
Epworth League
First Methodist Church
St. Anne's Society
Mesdames L. L. Taylor
C. F. Yeager
Frank Ellis
W. M. S of the Baptist Church
Too Late to Welcome the Beloved Guest
Local notes list Mrs. Sharp of Cotulla visiting in the city and several residents traveling to San Antonio and Mexico City. Mrs. Emma Adkins plans a visit via Alice and Beaumont while Mrs. Martha Buenz returns from San Antonio. Pan-American Round Table to honor Cinco de Mayo at the Hamilton Hotel with Matias de Llano directing.
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Sharp of
Cotulla
City
Roy Jackson
Emma Adkins
Refugio
Alice
Society Bridge Parties Highlight Week in Houston Area
A string of social gatherings featured bridge luncheons and clubs. Mrs J Pred Gunther hosts at the Hamilton Hotel honoring Mrs R Freeman Duggan of Dallas while Mrs Leon Daiches hosts the Wednesday Bridge Club luncheon. Book clubs and multiple hostesses invited wide circles to Montrose and other homes for elaborate refreshments, floral decor, and prizes for high scores in four two-game rounds of bridge.
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R. Freeman Duggan
Dallas
City
Robt. E. Lee Hotel
J. Pred Gunther
Hamilton Hotel
Texas
Leon Daiches
Thomas H. Ward
Montrose
Dr. Wright
Ernst Buenz
J. W. Ward
Keevan Young
B. B. Roark
Conner
Mrs. Swancoat
Marion Foote
Hold American in Dublin Jail
Cork Ireland May 1 Patrick Garland of New York a former Lusitania fireman is to be tried for treason accused of conspiring to overthrow the Irish Free State government. He is held without bail at Dublin arrested at Queenstown en route to Dundalk to visit his seriously ill mother. Documents indicating US talks to buy machine guns were found along with letters to Republican leaders in Ireland.
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Associated Press
Cork
Ireland
Patrick Garland
New York
Dublin
Queenstown
Dundalk
United States
Noted Educator William Gibson Dies at 80
Associated Press reports from Greenville Texas that Dr William Gibson a noted Southwest educator and Confederate veteran died at his home today He was formerly connected with Howard Payne College Brownwood and Burleson College in the area aged 80.
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Associated Press
Greenville
Texas
William Gibson
Southwest
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Burleson College
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the Royal
Miss Longoria
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Eda Lou Walton
Martha Frasher
Beaumont
J. Fred Gunther
Roy Campbell
Tommie Simpson
Ias
J. FE. Trout
J. C. Netzer
San Antono
Martha Buenz
A. J. Madlem
Walter Hipp
Mexico City
Charles Deutz
H. D. Winston
Miriam
O. E
Will
Masonic Hall
Carlos Richter
J. J. Richter
Rex Shanks
W. T. Neblett
Philip Moore
Mesdames
Jack Brunberg
Travis Bruce Bunn
Harry Watson
Miss Camp
Mesdames Briggs
M. E B. Hackenjes
A. B. Muller
G. W. Derby
A. E. Derby
J. P. Leyendecker
T. A. Leyendecker
J. C. Martin
John Martin
Graham
Miner
W. K. Austin
B. F. Wright
N. L. Brewer
Knock
M. L. Patton
Garland
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