Japan hit by earthquake and killer tidal waves
A massive quake struck Japan followed by devastating tidal waves along 300 miles of coast killing over 500 people. Authorities report 545 dead, 990 injured, 523 missing with extensive property loss and thousands made homeless as fires and waves destroyed villages and fishing livelihoods. Relief efforts hampered by heavy snow and disrupted communications.
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Japan
Refrom
Iwate
Miyagi
Aomoro Perfectures
Rengo
Hakodate
Hokkaido
Banking Holiday Spreads Across States In 1933 Crisis
President Hoover considers a banking statement or congressional message as financial turmoil prompts a wave of bank holidays. Wisconsin and Utah announce two week and four day moratoria, Texas orders five day closures, Washington State adopts three day halt, Idaho Oregon and Arizona extend fifteen day duration amid nationwide banking anxiety.
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Hoover
Congress
New York
Chicago
Wisconsin
Thomas J. O’mailey
Utah
Blood
Texas
Vy. Ferguson
Gov. Martin
Washington State
Idaho
Oregon
Arizona
Michigan
James Couzens
California
Oklahoma
Kentucky
New Jersey
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Baby Aubrey Ruth born to Hagerman couple
Hagerman news notes anew baby girl named Aubrey Ruth to Mr. and Mrs. Duke Thompson born Monday evening. Local social updates mention visits, holidays, and banking restrictions across multiple states with governors issuing banks closures or limits.
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Duke Thompson
Aubrey Ruth
Jim S&gramblette
Boyce
Birthday Dinner Honors Mr George and Son Leonard
At the home of E M George on Sunday a birthday dinner was served for Mr George and his son Leonard. Covers were laid for Glee Nichols and son Raymond Elton Lankford and family Leonard George and the host and hostess.
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E. M. George
Mr. George
Leonard
Messers
Mesdames
Glee Nichols
Raymond
Elton Lankford
Leonard George
Industrious ladies quilt at Elton Lankford home
A group of industrious ladies met at the home of Elton Lankford Tuesday morning to quilt. At noon a buffet luncheon was served to Mesdames W. H. Keeth Clyde Keeth W. P. West Richmond Hams Glee Nichols E. M. George Aaron Clark W. R. Goodwin Maggie Weir Elwood Watford George Evans A. V. Evans Alex Key Ross Jacobs Leonard George Elmer Lankford and hostess Mrs. Elton Lankford and daughter Florence.
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Elton Lankford
W. H. Keeth
Clyde Keeth
W. P. West
Richmond Hams
Glee Nichols
E. M. George
Aaron Clark
W. R. Goodwin
Maggie Weir
Elwood Watford
George Evans
A. V. Evans
Alex Key
Ross Jacobs
Leonard George
Elmer Lankford
Florence
Surprise Birth Day Dance At Senn Home
Mr and Mrs James McKinstry hosted a surprise birthday dance Tuesday for Mrs James Senn at the Senn home with twelve couples attending. On Wednesday Mrs Senn attended a dinner at the James McKinstry home with pink and white colors and covers for several guests including Malcom Cox, Mr Stevens, the host and hostess, and young J E McKinstry. Mesdames Willis Pardee and Cassie Mason were guests of the Roswell Woman's club at a patriot event.
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Edmund
James McKinstry
Clyde Barnes
Malaga
Charles Cole
Sanitarium
Calif
Edna Cole
Tom McKinstry
James
Edmund McKinstry
Roswell
Mesdames Perry Andrus
Orley Brock
John Clark
Lillis Mae Andrus
Jesse Medlin
J. E. Wimberly
Floyd Childress
Ruby Baker
Marteal Graham
Artesia
Curtis Baker
James Senn
Senn
Mesdames Willis Pardee
Cassie Mason
Roswell Woman’s Club
A Patriot
Lesson on Taxes Led By Mrs Lane At Thursday Club
Mrs E E Lane delivered an engaging lesson on Taxes at the Thursday club hosted by Mrs J E Wimberly. Attending were Mesdames R M Ware E A Paddock E E Lane A F Clark W A Losey and Messrs Harry Cowan Jack Sweatt Willis Pardee.
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E. E. Lane
J. E. Wimberly
Mesdames
R. M. Ware
E. A. Paddock
A. F. Clark
W. A. Losey
Harry Cowan
Jack Sweatt
Willis Pardee
Dexter Orchestra Hosts Wednesday Evening Dancing Party
A Wednesday evening event featured the Dexter orchestra providing music for a dancing party. Attendees enjoyed sandwiches, pickles and coffee during the social gathering.
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James McKinstry
Dexter Orchestra
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James A. Hedges
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Brisket Hamburge
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Rosedale
Libby
Alaska
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