Victor McLaglen Stages Curious Prank On Set
In the Fox feature Strong Boy at the Grand Theatre crew staged a trunk pulling gag using McLaglen’s strength. The scene drew laughter as trunks burst apart while Beatrice Joy Clyde Cook Slim Summerville and Kent Sanderson supported the production directed by John Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor
Hollywood
McLaglen
Fox
Grand Theatre
Southern Pacific
Roderick Chu
Capt
Flagg
Beatrice Joy
Farrell MacDonald
Clyde Cook
Slim Summerville
Kent Sanderson
John Ford
Machree
Increasing State Expenses Critique of Texas higher education funding
A critique of Texas state spending highlights duplication in granting appropriations to universities. Faculty and boards review needs, then Boards of Regents and Control assess requests, followed by House and Senate finance committees reworking the details before final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Board of Regents
Board of Control
House
Senate
Heads Medical Work In Russia
Weeks before legislative sessions that make appropriations the effort begins. Bills are rarely drawn before convening and then fought over by all interested. Committees and boards weigh little, while governors cut funds. Presidents and board members chase favor, costing the state time and money. Government largely duplicative and wasteful, taxes rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Regents
Board of Control
Surface Crossing Menace in Texas Rail Hazards
Texas removes railroad surface crossings faster than any state, due to more dangerous crossings, with work ongoing for years. The article notes crossings are riskier with faster cars, and calls out both drivers and railroads for maintaining hazards across long Texas routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Luncheon Party Hosted by Mrs Grissom and Bowser
Mrs Grissom and Mrs Bowser hosted a luncheon at Mrs R F Grissoms home with roses and larkspurs from her garden. Bridge followed the meal with high score prizes awarded to Mrs Starley and Mrs Parker. Additional guests included W Parker Tom McClure Wolf Joe Patterson and many others along with Miss Mozelle Bryan and Jane Deanter.
Charming Party at Home of Mrs C F Manahan
Mrs C F Manahan hosted a charming afternoon party with a Japanese lantern theme and luncheon. Miss Lucile Prewit joined, bridge was played, and gifts were awarded to Mrs W W Dean for high score and Mrs Ralsh Sparks for consolation. Guests included Mesdames Runnels Grissom Hugh Roberson Starley Jones Sisk W W Dean Weyer Ralph Sparks McClure Wolf Joe Patterson Harry Anderson Bowser and Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Starley
Mrs. Parker
W. W. Dean
Ralsh Sparks
Mesdames Runnels
Grissom
Hugh Roberson
Starley
Jones
Sisk
Weyer
Ralph Sparks
McClure
Wolf
Joe Patterson
Harry Anderson
Bowser
Howard
Mrs Clarence Bell Hosts Party for House Guests
Mrs Clarence Bell entertains guests honoring Mrs C R Jones of Anaheim Calif and Mrs Robert Halley of Carlsbad N M. Mr and Mrs Clarence Bell host the social gathering welcoming their visitors from out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bell
C. R. Jones
Anaheim
Calif
Robert Halley
Carlsbad, N. M
Mrs Manahan Hosts Thursday Bridge Luncheon
Mrs Manahan entertained a Thursday afternoon luncheon at her home assisted by Mrs Patterson and Mrs Clay Slack. Spanish blooms and a Japanese setting framed the party. Three course luncheon served. Bridge winner was Mrs Williams with high score. consolation went to Mrs Russell. Guests included Mrs Young, Ira J Bell, Chas Dante, George Ross, Nabors, Earl Bell, K M Regan, Broughton, Bill Dean, Russell, Bryan, Collie, F R Warn, More, Forehand, Perry and Misses Warren Collings Jane Dean and Vannie Ingle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Mesdames
W. Parker
Tom McClure
Wolf
Joe Patterson
Fk. RR. Warn
Donley Broughton
W. W. Dean
R. L. Toil J. Ek
Starley
Ira J. Bell
Hugh Roberson
Regan
Louis Roberson
W. W. Runnels
George Ross
Crane
Williams
Albert Sisk
Young
Woolfolk
Ross
Douglas
Misses Mozelle Bryan
Jane Dean
Chas. F. Manabhan
Patterson
Clay Slack
Russell
Mesdames
Chas
Dante
Georgee Ross
Nabors
Earl Bell
K. M. Regan
Broughton
Bill Dean
Bryan
Collie
F. R. Warn
More
Perry
Warren Collings
Vannie Ingle
Ack Jr Birthday Party Held May 15
Ack Jr was among the first young boys in the city to celebrate his tenth birthday last Wednesday, May 15, with a large party. Guests included Anita Coleman, Sarah Chapman, June Fallis, Maggie McKee, Patty Green, Betty Toups, Marianna Wilcox, Bobby Wilcox, Neal Roberson, Jack Oglesby, Billy Cole Roberson, Charles Niccolls Jr., Joe Bob Kelton, Howard Collier Jr., T. C. Slack, and Hez Neal Van Horn. The hostess, aided by Mrs. Roy Wilcox, oversaw games and delicious refreshments, a birthday cake, fruit whip, and iced lemon ade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Slack Jr
Roy Wilcox
Anita Coleman
Sarah Chapman
June Fallis
Maggie McKee
Patty Green
Betty Toups
Marianna Wilcox
Bobby Wilcox
Neal Roberson
Jack Oglesby
Billy Cole Roberson
Charles Niccolls Jr
Joe Bob Kelton
Howard Collier Jr
T. C. Slack
Hez Neal van Horn
Helen Ezell to graduate at Alpine next week
Alpine Tex Miss Helen Ezell formerly of Pecos now at Sul Ross State Teachers College sub college will receive her high school diploma at the regular graduation exercises May 31 held with the college. The sub college seniors will observe a class day. Miss Ezell has excelled academically and participated in music and other sub college activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Tex
Helen Ezell
Pecos
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Kizell
Billy Russell Youngblood Celebrates His Birthday
Little Billy Russell Youngblood, son of Mr and Mrs Russell Youngblood, marked his third birthday last Tuesday with a party at his grandmother s home. A crowd of friends joined in games and cake with three red candles as refreshments were served to Bobby Whalen Paul Winkler L A Rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Russell Youngblood
Mrs. Russell Youngblood
Billy
Bobby Whalen
Paul Winkler
L. A. Rich
Gossip and quips from era headlines echoing politics and manners
A fragment from a newspaper page captures social chatter and editorial voices. References include quotes about wives and husbands, a remark on impeachment cycles, and a wry line about men who chase dogs versus those who go to the dogs, attributed to Palestine Herald, Greenville Herald, and Sherman Democrat columnists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belladonna
Ernest Parker
Sherman Democrat
Also Mentioned on This Page
Victor McLaglen
Husky Star
Rassle
McLagren
Russia
Randall F. White
Portland
Oregon
Philippines
Transcaucasia
Near East Relief
Georgia
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Frederic
Mrs. Powell
Marie Pruitt
Hazel Proctor
Powder Puff Beauty Shop
Central Drug Store
R. F. Grissom
Bridge
W. M. Collie
C. F. Manahan
Lucile Prewit
Chas. F. Manahan
Mrs. Manahan
Ack Jr
Pecos Enterprise
Ards
Palestine Herald
Greenville Herald
Pecos City Bakery
Pecos, Texas
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