Civic calendar notes and social news from local clubs
A busy weekend includes a Texas Lionsess association event with a patriotic program and barbecue at Koehler Park, a Whitney-Hatters hy wedding at St John s Lutheran, and Rob Morris birthday observance. Club meetings at Palm Heights Recreation and Odd Fellows hall feature dances, raffles, and social hours with guests. Local engagements include Boris J Byrne and J T Anderson Lake Wood camping news.
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hWitney-Hattershy
St. John's Lutheran Church
Open Forum Letter Critics Local Amendments Debate
Editor James Adams laments low interest in August 4 amendments and argues against numerous proposed changes. He voices concern over tax funding for schools, court authority, and the need for a fair school funding method tied to student numbers, urging readers to stay alert to their rights.
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the Light
Venion
Millions in Peril of Chinese Flood
A battered snippet reports rising flood danger in China with fears of population collapse and widespread havoc. The fragment mentions Tae and Naray’nst Shantune amid political and social instability, signaling severe impact on communities and infrastructure.
Prince Alexis Bequeaths Vast Fortune Across Family
Universal Service reports the estate of the late Prince Alexis Z. Moivant exceeds ten million dollars, with one fifth to Barbara Haugwitz Red ventley and the remaining four fifths split among Princes Serge and David Mdivani, Renssadana Mdivani Srvt., and Nina Mehani Huberich. The will, dated January 1934, also grants ownership of Pacific Shores Oil and Pan-Tex Oil to the brothers, and directs probate in New York with executors in place, while detailing bonds, cash, and overseas holdings across New York London Paris and Venice locations.
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Georgia
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Indian Fighter Not Afraid of Planes
Wichita Falls reports 91 year old Frank Jarkson undertakes first plane ride amid a crowd. His calm response to fear challenges the stereotype of Native American fighters and introduces him to aviation history as he travels from Dallas to Wichita Falls.
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Frank Jarkson
Pickford Sells Rights for Little Lord Fauntleroy Screen
Hollywood notes reveal Mary Pickford has sold the screen rights to Little Lord Fauntleroy to David O Selznick with Freddie Bartholomew tapped for the lead. Columbia shifts policy signing stars while Melvyn Douglas joins the new plan. Clarence Brown returns to Gratton Mass locale for Ah Wilderness with Mrs Brown, train travel planned. Admiral Byrd arrives for Little America edits. Warner Baxter films near O’Brien location. Laughton ships American detective books. Harding celebrates birthday on set.
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England
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Deserts Infant Returned to Kansas Parents in Texas
In Montague Texas on August 10 1 Jackey a two month old boy found abandoned under a plum tree near Bowie was returned to his parents. District Judge Vincent Stine awarded custody after the mother admitted abandoning the child and intending to harm herself. The parents Mr and Mrs Jack Triley were traveling from Hagotton Kansas to Bluff Springs Florida when they retrieved the child and later went to court due to Mrs Horace Neely’s custody claim.
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Swiss Papal Guard Gets New Leader
In Vatican City on August 10 the Swiss Guards announced Colonel Hirschbuel’s resignation after three years. Colonel De Sury d Astremond will take command as his successor. The guard, founded in 1503, numbers about 100 men with six officers and all must be single Catholics under 25, tall and healthy.
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Rest Resort for Animals Launched in Altrmannsdorf Near Vienna
Altrmannsdorf near Vienna opens a large rest resort for animals with facilities for dogs and cats plus wildlife care. The center promises temporary shelter for strays, humane treatment, and, if needed, painless euthanasia for certain animals.
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Sea Monster Sighted Near Portugal Reported
Lisbon and Aug. 19 reports describe a sea monster near the coast. Eyewitnesses claim a massive creature with a hoglike head spouting water and a serpents tail moved through the sea before vanishing.
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Algerians in riot clash with police in Oran turnout
In Oran Algeria a protest against Communist allies turned violent as police confronted demonstrators. One man was wounded and a policeman severely beaten, with injuries reported after clashes following a noisy demonstration Wednesday night.
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Algeria
Posen
Delayed Mission Probes Electroscope Findings
Dr. HV Neher and Fort Sam Houston meteorological team planned to charck and reuse an electroscope found by Barney Ellen west of Kerrville. They prepared to launch a second balloon if the instrument returned to Fort Sam Houston. Three of five electroscopes brought to San Antonio by Neher and Dr. Robert A Millikan were involved.
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Klein
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Russian Boys to Try Long Flight
Moscow reports 12 to 19 year old youths gaining pilot licenses and preparing for a night flight from Moscow to Leningrad and the Crimea a 7250 mile route. The piece notes dispersion of pilots and the ambitious project amid scattered details on balloons and instruments and a missing find northwest of Llano and north of Helotes.
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