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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1922
Page
6
The piece critiques Soviet calls for universal disarmament at Genoa and warns that trust in Soviet promises is misplaced. It argues peace under Soviet leadership is illusory, cites economic and military dangers, and condemns Soviet tactics while noting unrest in Lawton and church circles amid rising crime.
A dispute within Lawton Oklahoma Presbyterians reflects pan Christian tensions as members clash with a pastor. Allegations include arson against the church and opposition to the minister, with procedural overtones about presbytery and synod appeals amid factionalism.
The Laredo Rotary Club met with Charles Deutz sworn in as president. Colonel Hickok gave the principal address on Citizens Military Training Camps, with remarks from Rev. Wharton and Mr Sellards and a closing chorus of the Star Spangled Banner.
Texas-Mexican Oil & Refining Co. reports shipment of pumps boilers pipes and tanks for a Laredo refinery with most material already en route. President J N Galbraith says plant expected to operate by mid August as site work and unit locations are laid out and installation accelerates.
Nuevo Laredo officials announce the sixtieth anniversary Puebla battle celebration starting at daybreak with flags raised on public buildings and a morning program at the Municipal building. An evening concert will run from 8 to 11 in Plisa Hidalgo honoring General Zaragoza and his followers.
Schwartz the Hattior advertises hat cleaning and stocking at in front of Richter department store. No acids on Panamas. Also clean press and repair clothing. All work called for and delivered. Phone 227. Dated 4 27 1m.
Scoutmaster A Zamora calls an important Troop 4 meeting at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Attendees should bring registration money.
The Bankhead Transcontinental Highway Association amended its constitution at Phoenix to admit the Texas Mexico division with Laredo as the gateway into Mexico. Sam Mackin and Sam Greer were elected directors for the Mexico portion with strong backing from Tyler Chamber secretary A L Burge and others. Judge Mulkey and FP W Mally praised the group for uniting East Texas with Mexico tourism and business.
The Post Athletic Club plans a boxing carnival with four bouts on May 10 at 8 pm. Tony Mario and Battling Hansen, both about 122 pounds, renew acquaintance after a near draw in Nuevo Laredo. Gentile, from the Fourth Cavalry, meets a local boy in a 145 pound six-round bout, with two four-round preliminaries preceding a ten-round Mario-Hansen main event.
The Forty-ninth Judicial District Court in Webb County will adjourn Saturday with an eight week term to begin Monday under District Judge Mullally. The grand jury will be empaneled from listed local residents and begin investigations. all trials at the term resulted in convictions, some with suspended sentences, and no acquittals.
Classified note touts quick earnings with a bold 2 percent claim in a Times Want Ad style. No verifiable details or context provided.
The text notes Margarita Elisa Aburto christened April 24 at San Agustin with Domingo Gonzalez as godparents. It lists upcoming bake sale at Laredo Drug Company and various local notices about florists, sewing, cotton farming, and services. It mentions Cinco de Mayo bank closings and city council adjournment plans.
Miss Sofia Salinas aged 25 a popular Laredo public schools teacher died in a local hospital yesterday evening after a week of illness and an operation. Funeral from her home to San Agustin Catholic church is set for this afternoon at 6 with interment in the family Catholic cemetery.
Mrs Arthur Claude Hamilton presented her pupils in a Strand Theater program last Saturday to a crowded house. The varied program featured Class B and C physical work, a senior Class A playlet Stranded, and numerous sketches with strong performances by Rebecca Biggio Agnes Garcia Roberta Bigrio Margaret Ward Myrta Loftus Clara May Judkins Mary Cooper Kathleen Heaner and others. The event culminated with praise for the teacher and a well received finale.
Paris commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Charity Bazaar fire in which nearly 200 people perished, many from the French aristocracy. The tragedy highlighted social splendor and sparked memorial observances across the city.
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