Memorial to Henry Karnes Dedication in Milani July
A stone erected by the state in Milani will be dedicated Sunday at 2 p.m. honoring Texas pioneer Henry Karnes. Alaino Mission chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas directs ceremonies with Mrs. J. L. Browne presiding. Chaplain Tea Cohee offers prayer. Mrs. G. C. Mayfield and Hal Browne recount Karnes life. Bowles School pupils provide music. Karnes, born in 1812 Tennessee, joined Arkansas trappers, crossed the Trinity River, and found employment.
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Henry Wax Barnéé
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Henry Karnes
G. C. Mayfield
Karnes City
Hal Browne
Karnes and Desf Smith in San Jacinto pursuit leader
Evangelist at Grace's retreat joins the war with Mexico. Karnes and Desf Smith were sent to verify Alamo fall and Karnes led the pursuit of retreating Mexican troops to Vince's Bridge in the San Jacinto action. He died in San Antonio during the campaign.
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Relics Shown At Governor's Palace Exhibit Opens
The old Spanish governor's palace hosts a Spanish colonial relics exhibit curated by Mrs. Georgie Harria and Mrs. Elaabeth Graham. Key pieces include santos and saint boxes, a San Antonio relic found in Mexico, and a 120 year old Santa Nitia dog statue loaned by Mrs. D. T. Atkinson, illustrating the pioneer crafts of colonial Spain.
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D. T. Atkinson
Santos and Nichos Exhibit Hints at Colonial San Antonio Faith
In a display titled Religious Relics in Exhibit, a visitor examines crudely carved wooden santos and nichos from the era of Spanish colonists in San Antonio, illustrating local devotion and craft from early colonial times.
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Nichos
San Antonio
Hand Carved Figure Shows Child With Mature Facial Detail
A hand carved figure depicts a child with an unexpectedly mature face, described as sealed and antique in the caption. The item’s craftsmanship suggests deliberate expression, inviting analysis of stylistic influences and possible origins within a historical sculptural tradition.
Food aid cache feeds protesters and nearby residents in D C
In Washington on December 8 a cache of canned goods potatoes and vegetables supplied by leaders of a 2009 demonstrators was found. Police moved about 85 veterans out of the district toward Maryland while a remaining 15 planned to present a petition to Congress before leaving Saturday or Sunday.
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Maryland
Nome
Congress
Final Scholastic Apportionment to He Paid by State
AUSTIN December reports state superintendent of education W. Hoges announced the first installment of 150 dollars on the 1833-32 per capita school apport ionment would be paid this week totaling 1,567,100 dollars. The 1931-32 apportionment was 61 dollars per student. Of this amount 14 dollars had been paid by August 31, 1942. Payments on the 1932-33 apportionment of 16 dollars per scholastic will begin as funds become available.
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Dec
U. W. Hogers
Educaton
Rogers
Miners Escape Blast at Morgan Jones Mine
In Kismet a senior official notes that 84 miners escaped yesterday's underground explosion while 14 miners were killed. Federal and state investigators probe the cause as mine owners challenge early conclusions amid uncertainty.
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Federal
State
Mexican President Denies Envoy Quit Amid Reports
Mexico City December 8. President Rodriguez denied reports that ambassador to the United States Dr Jose Manuel Pulg Cns Faunenec has resigned. The president stated the envoy has not quit and dismissed the rumors as unfounded.
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Mexico
Jose Manuel Pulg
Cns- Fauenec
United States
Rodriguez
Sterling Eyes Study of State Sales Tax Plan
In Austin Texas a report notes Governor Conner’s administration weighing a proposed sales tax plan. The outline mentions potential steering toward Minnesota for a comparative review of tax strategies and economic impact. Local officials anticipate further discussion and data gathering.
Light's Free Rental Directory Available At Plegly Wiggly
At any Plegly Wiggly start you can obtain a copy of The Light's Free Rental Directory. The directory offers rental listings and contact details for housing in the area.
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Light
Ex Soviet Leader on Way to Venice
Ex Soviet leader Trotaky arrived in Milan at 8330 a m today en route to Venice and due there this afternoon according to dispatches from Milan Des. &-(INB- Leo)
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Venice
Milan
Italy
Des
Leo) Trotaky
Yasu Pitts Resting After Major Abdominal Operation
LOB ANGELFS reports Yasu Pitts, motion picture comedian, resting easily after a major abdominal operation performed yesterday. Pitts had been in critical condition but improved following the surgery and was described as comfortable today.
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Yasu Pitts
Comedienne
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