Orchestral Notes and Community Uplift Spurred by Paderewski Tale
A New York Times cable recounts Paderewski turning down a small Swiss village’s New Year offer, while local orchestras in Barstow and San Marcos showcase talent and collaboration. San Marcos Academy hosts a large program raising funds for an administration building with substantial subscriptions led by H. L. Kokernot. arrests over Sunday performances surface in New York Sabbath-law case. Loraine Joplin praised, and I. E. Gates revival and church orchestras planned.
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New York Times
Ignace Paderwski
Paderewski
Marges
Lausanne
The
Musical Digest
San Marcos Academy
C&d —Rchestra
E. E. Bagley
Pecos Junior Orchestra Welcomed into State Music Clubs
Miss Cecelia Prewitt of Pecos Texas is invited to join the State Federation of Music Clubs in Fort Worth on February 16 as the Pecos Junior Orchestra becomes a member of both the State and National Federations. Mrs H E Ferree and Mrs E L Harp extend best wishes and offer guidance, year book, and access to national bulletins. A Juvenile Club from Pecos is encouraged along with other music groups. Potential delegates are invited to the State Convention in Beaumont.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Cecelia Prewitt
Pecos
Texas
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Beaumont
E. L. Harp
H. E. Ferree
Lynch Davidson's Stand on the Penitentiary System
Former lieutenant governor Lynch Davidson urges Texas to overhaul the penitentiary system toward financial independence. He links inadequate wages to poor management and says self-sustaining operation would attract better staff and humane, Christian governance. He backed these proposals in his gubernatorial campaign and a 37th legislature bill. A Baker led committee issued the first survey volume after extensive work.
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Houston
Texas
Tem
R. H. Baker
Texas Penitentiary Reform Endorsed by State Figure
A Texas pol declares support for the prison survey committee. He notes the committee presents a comprehensive nonpartisan plan including centralized administration, prisoner wages, classification, road work for ex convicts, and preservation of some farm operations. He urges capable execution of the program.
Wheat and Oats Killed by Severe North Tex Weather
The recent cold weather has done heavy damage to the wheat and oats crop in many sections of North Texas. In some areas it will be necessary to plow up and plant the soil in other crops.
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Texas
Greeting Neighbor With A Welcoming Smile
A cheerful neighborly note encourages a warm greeting and firm handshake to brighten both days. A simple kind word can lift spirits and foster friendly community ties.
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San Antonio
San Marcos
Tillman Durden
R. M. Stevenson
Annie Mahala Murray
Ernest Harp, Jr
E. L. Herp
Barstow
Barstow Mason
Barstow Public School
H. L. Kokernot
Feliciano Acerno
Nineteenth Ave
Brooklyn
Marsh
New York
Thalia Theatre
Bowery
Loraine Joplin
Dr. I. E. Gates
State Federation of Music Clubs
Lynch Davidson
Penal Sys
Senate
Pententiary
Toyah
W. M. Hopper
GROVE
Eggall
Lipscomb
E. L. Collings
Heiskell
Johnston, Holloway& Co
Philada
E. W. Grove
KE. W. Grove
Scott
Lumbago
Bayer
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