100-Year-Old Woman Seeks Aid Over Work Limits
In Sapulpa Oklahoma on April 1, Mrs. Lizzle Devers, near 101, argues she can work as a 25-year-old. She earns a living gathering rags and doing washings but applying for charity due to illness. She recalls nine marriages, a Revolutionary War husband, Civil War veteran, and criticizes modern women’s use of rouge. County officials debate revoking deputy constable commissions and a possible county police plan funded from the general fund.
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Bexar County
D. F. Davis
J. Franklin Spears
Spears
Davis
Arthur Wright
Commissioners Court
Classified ad claim on used cars and light listings
An advertisement touts a guaranteed used car from a reliable dealer promising hours of pleasure. It references Light Classified Ads section 58 and an ad writer contact Cr. 2400 for messages about two lost articles and a broadcast over KTLA with no extra charge.
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KTLA
Cleveland Idle Go Back to Farm
Cleveland's unemployed engineers and technical men will return to farming to address relief needs. The Engineering Society says 1400 idle workers will cultivate 2000 acres in the Chagrin valley and be paid in marketable scrip for each assigned acre.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Engineering Society
Chagrin Valley
Aviation group in Texas urges stronger aviation regulation
A state-wide aviation committees conference at the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution calling for better state control of aviation regulation and at least one Texas Ranger for aviation work. The meeting drew over 23 participants including Roland A. Laird who presided, and plans were adopted to promote air markings, emergency landing fields, and map inclusion.
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Texas
Texas Ranger
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Roland A. Laird
Houston Chamber of Commerce
Gunter Hotel
Jack Ceretta
San Antonio
Mr. Laird
Laird
Ross Biggers
J. D. Satterwhite
Roland Oland
C. W. Gilbert
Virgil D. Stone
J. H. Eagle
Haymond Pearson
H. P. Henning
Haywood Nehns
Houston
Morris Schwartz
Hal B. Naylor
Austin
B. B. Owen
F. W. Cawthon
Dallas
Deal
R. L. Cannon
San Angelo
Tulsa
Okla
G. W. Johnson
Dudley R. Rider
E. ©. Hammond
J. K. Beretta
Wayne Parks
J. F. Hardie
Leprosy Case Shocked Vilna Reports Eastern Poland
A leprosy case discovered in Vilna has spread terror across Eastern Poland. Leather dealer Stanislaus Schuikin, found to have the disease, is believed to have contracted it from Siberian skins. He was sealed in a railway coach and sent to Warsaw, guarded closely to prevent crowds from approaching the conveyance. It is the first recorded case in decades.
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Vilna
Poland
Stanislaus Schuikin
Siberia
Schulkin
Warsaw
California autos reach over 2.3 million in register totals
Sacramento April 27 state motor vehicle registration chief Russell Bevens announced California’s automobile registration totals exceed 2,200,000, equating to about one car for every 28 residents in the state.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
Russell Bevens
State Motor Vehicle Registration Department
Delta Juniors Make Graduation Dresses at Delta Club
Clarksdale Mississippi April 30 members of the Clarksdale Junior High school graduating class are sewing their own graduation dresses from cotton cloth aimed to cost no more than a stated amount. The event reflects local craft and school spirit in the heart of the Mississippi delta.
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Clarksdale, Miss
Clarksdale Junior High School
Clase
Mississippi Delta
Memorial day poppy sale by Veterans of Foreign Wars
Kansas City April 27 veterans of the foreign wars sponsor the national memorial day poppy sale to keep the flower as America s remembrance symbol. Darold Deene of Sacramento says memorial day honors memories and war is why the poppy is worn, with proceeds aiding veterans and families. One cent from every poppy supports the veterans national home in Eaton Rapids Michigan and related charity work.
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Kansas City
Veterans of the Foreign Wars
Amere Fea
Darold D. Deene
Vamento
Calif
Decue
Kertlee
Adil
Hhal
Veterans of Foreign Warn National Home
Eaton Rapti
Mich
House Battles Over 200 Million Economy Bill
In Washington on April 27 the House opened a fight over a 200 million economy measure. Democratic and Republican leaders pressed for strict procedure while four coalitions seek broad revision or defeat. The clash centers on a gag rule affecting debate and amendments as the bill aims to cut government costs and balance the budget.
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Washington, D. C
House Today
Police Chief Serves Town Without Pay in Maine
Lloyd W. Batchelder named police chief in Ganford Maine offers to serve without pay as part of a municipal economy drive. He notes a potential salary of 28 dollars weekly but opts to forgo compensation while advocating cost savings. The town considers fiscal reforms amid his community service pledge.
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Ganford
Maine
Lloyd W. Batchelder
Churches Plan Mass Meeting in San Antonio
All Christian churches of the city will join a general mass meeting at Central Christian church on Main and San Pedro avenues at 7 30 p m Wednesday. The event is organized by W W Wharton former pastor now coordinating Christian congregations for city missionary activities.
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Central Christian Church
Main
San Pedro Avenues
W. W. Wharton
Christian Congregations of
San Antonio
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