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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1926

Page

10

Laredo School Board Elects Teachers for 1926 27

Monday's Daily reports the Laredo Independent School District board elected teachers for the 1926 27 term. J B Seyfried steps down as Laredo High principal with C E B Wade named. List includes staff across High Harding Central Urquhart Heights Fourth Ward First Ward Buenos Aires Montrose Christen Music Office Supervisor Wakefield and others.

Board of School Trustees Laredo Kline Pierce de la Garza Doss Dymke Titsworth Moore Mehlburger Watts Harding School Geo. M. Christian DaCamara Barrow Siros Traylor Mullally Central School Mudd Villareal Ochoa Cardenas Chacon Salinas Mains M. Bates B. Bates Anderson Goldmann Powell Neal Rowan Sturgis R. Benavides Urtgahn Diaz Schultz Seaman Lang Simmons C. Hall Polkinhorn Mildred Tone Rosita Barlow Augusta Monge Mildred Summers P. J. McMahon Marian Jackson Bertha Gomez F. G. Lockwood Heights Oberfeldt Pinder Winston Corcoran Heaner Ryan Gonzalez M. Slaughter Christen Santoy Mrs. Bunn Alice Penn K. Q. Wakefield

Bermuda Onion Movement Near 1100 Carloads

Harvesting is in full blast in the Laredo district as Bermuda onions near 1100 carloads for the season. Over the weekend 29 carloads left Laredo 14 via the I G N and 15 via the Texas Mexican route. On Sunday night 25 carloads moved out 20 via Texas Mexican and 5 via I G N bringing total shipments to 1090. The 1926 Bermuda crop is expected to be fully marketed by month end under pro rating by the shipping committee.

Laredo I.G. N

Cod Liver Oil Tablets Gain Popularity Over Traditional Oil

Doctors and pharmacists note Cod Liver Oil is rich in vitamins that build flesh and appetite. But many switch to McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets due to taste and stronger results. a woman reportedly gains 10 pounds in 22 days and a 30 day gain of 6 pounds is guaranteed with refund if unsatisfied.

City Laredo McCoy's

Weather Forecast from The Times and Fort McIntosh

The Times reports a United States Weather Bureau forecast through the Chamber of Commerce. Tonight and Tuesday are partly cloudy to cloudy with a maximum of 89 degrees and a minimum of 67. Winds general direction north. skies clear thereafter.

the Times Chamber of Commerce United States Weather Bureau Fort McIntosh

Social calendar entries for Methodist and Baptist groups

Monday schedule lists Mission Study at the church at 4 PM by the Woman's Missionary Society and St Annes Society at 3 30 PM in their hall. Mrs H Hall hosts luncheon at 1 30 PM for Miss Mary Paul Goldmann. Mrs A M Yeary hosts W M of the Baptist Church at her home at 4 PM. Tuesday features a Royal Theater box party at 8 PM for Senior Girls and teachers from Laredo High School and Mrs A B E Younkin hosting a 3 30 PM bridge party with a shower.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church St. Anne’s Society Margaret Ward Jennie May ‘Gallahan Royal Theater Selby Bryant Lilian Withoff Laredo High School A. BE. Younkin

Maying Joy and City News Highlight Local Visits

A lyrical verse opens and the paper then lists readers and visitors in the city. Mrs. Jordan hosts relatives, varied families travel from Hebbronville to attend gatherings, and locals announce moves to new homes and apartments. A garden party at the Lobdell farm honors Mrs. Vernon Proffitt and a baptism at Christ Church is recorded with sponsors named.

J. R. Lobdell FB. R. Lobdell Lobdell Vernon Proffitt Monroe, la

Social afternoon and bridal shower in Houston society

A lively Saturday hosted event at the Rovert B. Lee Hotel featured about 25 children at a bridge luncheon with pink Killarney roses and sweet peas. Prizes went to Miss Tommie Simpson and Miss Mabel Bates as guests and hosts praised the hospitality.

J.J O’hern Rovert B. Lee Killarney Tommie Simpson Mabel ‘Bates Sam Johnson Mesdames Huffman Secord Connors Hal Brennan Knox Hal Muckleroy Brutiberg Randall Nye B. W. Allen Corrigan G.H, Scratchley Hewitt Bass Hal Winston D. Traylor Sam Johnson, Jr J. A Simpson Beckham Lusk Omar Mann Neff Rollman Corcoran Weimer Dorothy Sturgis Carolyn Brennan Elizabeth Irwin Betty Mabel Bates Carian Rowan Mildred Leyendecker Evelyn Ryan Bess Bryant Josephine Sauvignet Annelee Giles Odette Bunn Ohfelee Camp Dora Becker Georgie Myers Nella Johnson Patty Polk Houston Esther Penn Hamilton Hotel John M. Martin P. P. Leyendecker Jon Davis Hsther Penn Marguerite Martin Alice Leyendecker Carlos Richter J. S. Penn Misa de la Garza Mesdames J. C. Martin Reginald Hackenjos Swancoat Ed. Pefia C. L. Milton JL. A. Lafon Ernst Buenz W. K K. Sames Charles Richter Withoff Id. Cluck L. Dailches Bobbitt Bismark Pope Hush Cluck P. P. Leyendecker, Sr GC. M. de la Garza B. M. Alexander Epstein A. Ligarde Penn L. &. Bruni Palacios Groesbeck DeWolf J. A. Rodriguez G. W. Derby Yzaguirre Duke Cogley Edgardo Gonzalez Mac- Gregor J. P. Leyendecker Canseco M. Trevino Alice Penn Lala Guajardo Baria

Political quarrel over duties distracts officials

Report notes leaders blamed for neglecting official duties while both candidates focus on politics. The Associated Press-era wording reflects tensions as critics accuse Moody and others of permitting multi-trust issues to violate standards.

Press Erghaeagen Dallag Ara Moody

Floods hit Northern Italy after torrential rains

Associated Press reports vast sections of Northern Italy flooded by overnight rains. Many towns submerged and houses washed away as the Adige and Po rivers overflowed their banks. several deaths were reported this forenoon.

Rome Italy Adige

Magnelix Petroleum Sets Crude Price At 1380 Per Barrel

The Magnelix Petroleum Company announced a crude oil price of 1380 dollars per barrel at wells with gravity below 28 in Oklahoma Kansas and Texas. The Texas Panhandle Basin will be purchased by the company in the Panhandle region.

Associated Prous Dallas Texas Magnelix Petroleum, Company Oklahoma Kansas Texas ‘Panhandle, Company Panhandle

Only One Railroad Still Provides Full Service

London May 17 associated press says most industries recover from the general strike while only one railroad system could give full service today. Other railway companies report they can provide only about 50 percent of normal service.

Associated Press London

Rates on grain adjustments rejected by ICC

The interstate commerce commission found the proposed readjustment of grain rates from Utah and Idaho to Southwest Alabama and Mississippi unjustified. The plan would have caused mixed increases and decreases. Ogden Utah grain exchange and the Texas Industrial Traffic League protested the changes.

Associated Preas Washington Utah Idaho Alabama Mississippi Interstate Commerce Commission Ogden, Utah, Grain Exchange Texas Industrial Traffic League

Reorganization of church boards faces conference in Memphis

Faced with a reorganization plan for the general boards of the Methodist Episcopal Church South the Memphis conference began its third week here. Delegates picked up debate on the mission board reorganization where it paused Saturday and aimed to finish the section before the day ended.

Memphis Tenn General Boards General Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church South Mission Board

Teapot Dome in Court Today Over Lease Reversal

Federal case heard in Cheyenne Wyoming as Kennedy seeks reversal of a decision on the Teapot Dome lease. Associated Press reports today on court action involving the disputed oil lease.

Associated Press Tipenie Vdée ‘Kennedy Cheyenne Wyoming

Houston Gangs Conduct Bold Night of Crime

Associated Press reports Houston gangs cracked safes and entered homes, staged two hold ups, killed one man, and stole 16 cars plus about $900 in money and merchandise. One white bandit shot and killed Daniel Ford when he resisted a Sunday robbery attempt.

Associated. Press Houston Texas Daniel Ford

Mexican expels Rt Rev George Carana despite intercession

Washington reports that Mexico decided to expel Rt Rev George Carana despite intercessions by Secretary Kellogg and Ambassador Sheffield. The United States acknowledged Mexico’s right to enforce its laws and noted Carana’s American citizenship did not guarantee special treatment.

Associated Press Washington Mexico George Carana Kellogg Sheffield Monsignor Caeragua Atute Department

Papal Nuncio Expelled From Mexico in 191? Controversy

Expelled from Mexico Rt. Rev. George Caruana papal nuncio was en route to Washington via Laredo. He was ordered to leave for entering the country in an improper manner against constitutional provisions on foreign ministers. He expected instructions from Rome upon reaching Washington.

Mexico Mexico City George Caruana Washington Laredo Rome

Harold Lloyd in For Heaven's Sake at Royal Theatre

Harold Lloyd, famed for fresh cinema gags, appears in For Heaven's Sake a Paramount release booked at the Royal Theatre for Wednesday and Thursday. His long guarded material reportedly expands on enduring comic themes and ideas.

Harold Lloyd Paramount Royal Theatre

Norge Flight Adds Vast Arctic Territory But Reveals Vast Unmapped Areas

A May 17 report from New York notes the Norge flight over the North Pole expanded known Arctic coverage by 100000 square miles while leaving 3.4 to 4 million square miles of unmapped Arctic sea and land. Explorers say lands exist in the wider Arctic and birds migrate toward that region, even though no land was sighted on the voyage.

Prosa Tno Mute Peary York Pole Esworth Anat Norge Arctic

Two Mexicans Arrested After Ranch Beating

Two Mexican men were arrested after an attack on Mrs. H. C. Holcomb at her ranch near Del Rio Texas last week. They were held today at Villa Acuña and efforts are underway to bring them back for further proceedings.

Associated Prose del. Rio Texas Mexico Ats 8. C. Holcomb Villa Acufia

Brown of Harvard Stars at Royal Theatre

Six college boys were given major roles in the Metro Goldwyn Mayer production Brown of Harvard, contracted to play throughout the film. All were graduates or students from leading American institutions and fit realistic campus archetypes rather than musical comedy choruses.

Brown Harvard Royal Metro Goldwyn-Mayer Royal Theatre America

Courtroom Notes Mention Counsel and Arguments

Fragmentary text shows a courtroom scene with counsel present and arguments ongoing. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable in the fragment.

San Antonio Man Missing on Devine Highway

A San Antonio resident named Cooper is reported missing miles north of Devine on the tonlo highway, with authorities seeking information about his whereabouts.

Associated Press San Antonio Texas Cooper Devine Tonlo Highway

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E. Seyfried Wade Bermuda the Weather Report Violet Ss Tia-Maying Workaday Minnie Leona Upton Colliers’s Walter Jordan of Encinal Mr. R. C. Bryant Hebbrowville Reuben Davis Dolores F. M. Ramsay Seymour Denike W. B. Hamilton Chihuahua Street N. A. Brewer First National Bank IF. M. Ramsay Jack F. H. Smith Hebbronville Bradbury Texarkana Ida Muller Irby Woodul Chile South America Mrs R. L. Woodul Emilie Halsell Sarah Whaley Austin Samuel Rives W. A. Rives Christ Church C. W. Cook Messrs Alphonse Sires LeGette Tarver Snyder Porto Rico Penny, Snyder San Juan New York Mr. Snyder Receae Bassador Sheffield Mgr Caruana Villa Acura Naib Nce Theing
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