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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1922
Page
7
The Angora announcement casts the Turkish National Assembly as the keystone of the caliphate and says the caliph will be elected from the Osman dynasty. It describes a move toward a democratic selection and warns the sultanate may become a mere figurehead while the assembly handles government.
Border Gas Co. crews work on six inch and 1 1 2 inch service lines ahead of paving. The Water Co. plans to install mains soon, with paving finished before any future utility work.
The Roberts murder case moved from Nueces to Webb county for trial after a change of venue. Indictments include Frank G. Robinson and others on murder and assault charges with bonds set. Judge Mullaby to hear the case. Webb county court will convene December 4 for potential early trial.
The city tax collector announces readiness to collect 1922 taxes on real estate, merchandise, and personal property. Office hours are 9 to 12 and 2 to 5 daily. O. DD. de Lachica, City Tax Collector. 11-4-Im.
Federal Power Commission gives notice under the Federal Water Power Act that R W Morrison of the Chemical Building St Louis Missouri has filed an application for a power development on the Rio Grande River about ten miles northwest of Laredo Texas. Objections hearings briefs reports or other data should be sent to the Executive Secretary in Washington DC.
Local ad offers Murphy Sign Service with shop near Club Cafe promising neat signs to improve office or business appearance. Phone numbers listed show contact options for customers seeking signage.
R F Tegan of the Tinghes Oi Co Dallas visited Laredo then left for Dallas with plans to return. Hughes Oil Co the original operator holds about 42000 acres around Schott Field and may develop later. George W McMurry of Butler McMurry Drilling Co Shreveport is examining Laredo oil fields and may relocate. Porcion Oil Co Porson No 1 near Farias ranch NW of Laredo shows 2000 ft depth cemented with good production. Mirando Field in Zapata county has Nos 11 and 12 planned at the south end approved by geologists as prime. Mirando discovery field grows steadily without a boom.
Nand Leader Caspar Grumberger of the Fourth U S Cavalry Band stationed at Fort McIntosh announces a 6:30 PM concert. People of Laredo and visitors are invited to attend as the program includes Let's Go, selections from Wonder of the Opera, Pleasures of the Past, Campus Memories, Old Favorites, Shadow Ballet, and excerpts from Iminie.
A crowd gathers at the district court room as Colonel Frank A. Chapa of San Antonio, newly aligned with the Republicans, explains his switch from Democrats. He urges support for Republican nominees and praises Laredo’s oil, gas, and farming prospects while noting cheap labor must be protected from competition with Japanese and Chinese workers. He heads to Corpus Christi later to address voters for Warzbach and other Republican hopefuls.
An outfitter in Aguiflores offers provisions ammunition gasoline and oil with round the clock service. F H Dodier advertises the stock and hours in a brief store notice dated 10-24-121.
Dr G C Hiatt announces his association with Dr F A Bass for dentistry. Dr Bass comes well recommended and by recommendation of the work they will provide dental services and join the practice.
David Ruben of Mc Crea Petroleum Tulsa joins inspections of Webb County acreage to start development. Joseph Olson helps push entry into the district with Schott Field wells. A B Aaronson of Tuloma Oil Tulsa surveys Webb County holdings to launch development. J R Trumbull from Gulf Petroleum Houston oversees acreage and plans major expansion. Sun, Wumble, Humphreys, J K Hughes and others are acquiring more Webb County land as Gulf and rivals plot early development.
The Chamber of Commerce reports a successful membership drive with fifty new members and a gain over last year. The board plans a campaign to maintain city health initiatives, including funding a community nurse for Laredo and Webb County, with Rev. Paisley to lead if pledged support is secured.
Saturday events include Busy Bees meeting at 4 PM with Emilie Hassell and others and a 3:30 PM bridge at Mrs. J C Martins. Sunday schedules feature Christian Endeavor at 6:45 PM, Junior and Senior B Y P U at churches, and a 6:46 PM Christian Endeavor at the Christian Church. Monday notes a Woman's Missionary Society joint meeting at 4 PM and the Tournament Club at Mrs C C Biggio’s home at 3:30 PM.
A large parish gathering followed a postponed September 30 celebration for Rev C W Cook and spouse. About seventy five guests, a handless fireless cooker gift, entertainment by Miss Martha Anderson and Mr Morgan, and a basket supper with hot tea marked the evening's congenial program at the old Rectory.
Public society notes urge clubs with reporters to submit weekly reports to the Society Editor and phone meeting announcements to No 70 to keep the daily calendar accurate. Also includes personal verses, general mentions of travels and returns, and upcoming club meetings at Heights Civile, Tuesday Bridge, and Woman's Club with invites and reminders.
A lengthy roster lists individuals and families connected to hotels and cities across Texas and beyond. Names include Phelps, Short, Lerie, Holman, Hackenjos, Goldbeck, Carver, Cocke, Tammond, Gudatt, Elking, Worland, Ogburn, Gunapie, Parch, Calhoon, Pena, Chauney, Wooldridge, Martinez, Pavon, Carpenter, Operman, Bates, Barriera, Pa checo, Rice, Richardson, and others in San Antonio Dallas Miranda City Corpus Christi New York Mexico City and more.
The Rt. Rev. Alexander C. Garrett, Episcopal bishop of Dallas, turns ninety. Born in Ireland, he studied at Trinity College Dublin, was ordained in 1857, served as a UK curate, then missionary, rector in San Francisco, dean in Omaha, and became Dallas bishop in 1874. He is noted as an eloquent speaker and author of several volumes.
Musicians Club of Laredo to present first program next Tuesday at 4 30 at Miss Annie Thaison home with Mrs James Vernon Proffitt soprano Mrs Maria B Derteano pianist and Miss Marjory Murray violinist Aju? live numbers were performed at Christian Church Ladies Aid event with Mr and Mrs J B Bradford and Mrs Morgan hosting The Rusty Hinge Quartette with Mrs W S Keithley on piano performed Little Orphant Annie Mendell H Morgan sang Friend o Mine Alcala with Sadie Hazelrigg at piano Hazelrigg also played A Dolls Ballet by Florold Morris praised as an accomplished accompanist Rotary Club luncheon featured school orchestra Barcarolle Hungarian Dance Turkish March excellent violin solo by Prof Compean Kiwanis Club entertained by Mendell H Morgan songs In an Old Fashioned Town and Springtime Hazelrigg praised for accompaniment Colina baritone and Sefiora Veh soprano at Royal Opera House praised for voices Fourth Cavalry Band to give weekly concerts at the post Tue Thu 4 20 to 5 30 and Sun afternoon 6 30 to 6 30
Notes report Mme. Gadski has returned after six years and will give the first concert of her coast tour on November 9. The Metropolitan Opera Company lists 80 stars, with 20 more to join this season. Geraldine Farrar's Pacific coast appearances follow, while an auction of operatic effects features a Carmen card set at 17.50 and Tosca walking stick at 12.
Methodist services directed by Mrs. L J Perkins with piano by Mrs Hi A Manford include morning offertory anthem Always With Us. Hosmer Christ Church Episcopal lists Mrs. Wlora Dilgarde Malton as organist and director with a Gloria in Excelsis and Old Chant offertory. St Peter's Roman Catholic presents A J Norton directing and Mixa Lillie Poggenpohl on organ for High Mass in D by Herrmann.
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