UKE AND BERIA A PAGE OF OLD SHOW BUSINESS
A fragmented reminiscence by Jeff Davis traces early 20th century stage history. It highlights Lew Fields, Joe Weber, Henry Herpman, the Bergmans Gladys Clark and Irving Berlin, samt influences of ukulele Hawaiian songs, and vaudeville trends from the Tin Pan Alley era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davis
Astor Theater
New Souk
Ife
Lew Pierds
Joe Weber
Barbere
John Charles Thomas
Sone Neflves
Berlin
Bergman
Luana Shore
Filais
Gladys Clark
Normtandy
Appiatio
Bergmans
Irving Berlin
Dn Entertainment
Whey
Leclin
Alexander
Don Lifters Kilday's Hand Man of Year in 1940 Politics
Maury’s Up, He’s Down in 1940 Politics as ringsiders recount a year of fierce county contests in which the Maverick backed a courthouse and city power shapes. Roosevelt third term, county conventions, and a wave of primary battles defined a dramatic season ending with defeats for Maverick allies and a looming shift in county offices.
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Maury
Ringsiders
Hexar County
G. K. Quin
T He Frank
Daviss Garney
May
Roosevelt
Ware
Élty
White House
I Tulap
City Hall Changes Maverick Policy and Lottery Case Echoes
The article recalls 1939 permission changes for Communteto at the Municipal auditorium and notes clashes with Jehovah's Witnesses. It highlights Mayor Pro Tem Ray Davis’s stance against Communist requests, police and grand jury actions on alleged lottery operators, and Gray’s bribery indictments amid a press battle over a 60 player game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communteto
Ban Antonio
Jehovah‘s ‘Witnesses
Mimeelf
Pro Tam
Ray Davis
John G. Swope
Iren
Grand Jury Inter
Gray
Pat Jeffelzen
Poll Tax Conviction and Maverick City Hall Shifts
Convictor of George Glass faces misdemeanor charges after a poll tax trial. Glass paid a 350 dollar fine as county officials, in a surprise move before elections, took control of courthouse janitor cards from opponent Uncle Willie Wood. Maverick leadership faced raids, staff dismissals, and a turbulent year with political infighting, plus changes in city health and airport plans amid looming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Glass
Glass
Willie Wood
Willie
Forest
Ashworth
Better Government
Political year end notes mix losses and wins in 1940s era
The item reviews political headlines and figures with mixed outcomes, noting voter apathy and minor proposals, while praising Owen W. Kilday as the standout figure in Berar county politics. It forecasts ongoing battles among Fusionists and veterans as the New Year approaches.
Maverick mayor sidelights and holiday cards mix with misfires
Sheriff elect Owen Kkill on a hunting trip cooking beans burned in a Dutch oven. County officials, including Sam Anderson and Louis Lipscomb, discuss Christmas cards mishaps and redirections. The Maverick’s public relations push grows as City Auditor Tucker and others receive cards, with the mayor aiming personal replies and a club of supporters gifting him a horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Bickison
Jphony Loughlin
Huth
Rediced
Salatien
New
Bre
Sam Anderson
Marguerite Hammonits
Pira
Louis Lipscomb
Joen R. Bhook
Alice
Dlay
Bill Sessions
Dick Jeffrey
JT. N. Tucker
Tucker
Fort Worth
Eld
George Witte
Pension Headache Trails City Hall in January turmoil
The report outlines a year of pension disputes and political brawls in 1930s era City Hall. Fire chief Peter Steinkenney visits San Antonio to address the pension crisis while Chicago actuary Arthur Hansen aids in unresolved issues. January and December see officials clash over elder protection, with party factions split and bitter battles marking the fusion era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porcus
Peter Steinkenney
Milwaukee
San Antonio
Arthur Hansen
Chicago
Elyire
Iuva
Sessih
Juila-Hentan Nami
Fusiontsi Hob Sawtelle
Jena
Nami
I Christmsa
Pebruypsy
Mavérink
Garnet
Roosevelt
LaUnty
Mayérick
Austin
Tom Miller
Slap at Ford as alcalde calls repeal of toy purchase ordinance
June events show local officials and candidates clashing with Ford over a toy purchase ordinance and Rolls Royce engine refusals for a British project. Maverick public utterances and letters followed, highlighting political tensions and potential aid matters in England.
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Ford
Rity
Rolls Royce
England
Iit
Fragmented verse and showbiz blurbs tease a living past
The text sketches a struggling performer, dern juvenile Piro Years, in a cluttered reminiscence. It mentions Bob Hope, Haines, and a one year old, with references to a show career fading, religious reading, quiet West Blamers residence, and sporadic movie viewings as age advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hope
Huck
Haines
Collepiate
Roberts
No Foreign War petition sends strong appeal to Roosevelt
Cedar Rapids dispatch reports a 3600 signature No Foreign War petition sent to President Roosevelt urging no foreign wars and to keep the United States out of fear. Verne Marshall and committee members pressed the appeal after Marshall’s radio broadcasts urging the common people to act. The telegram cites prominent Americans and asks Roosevelt to reject extreme arms loans to Britain. The group frames democracy as imperiled by Europe’s wars and says signatures will continue.
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Cedar Rapins
Laws
INSI
United States
Rules
Verne Maraial
Marshiall
Marshall
White House
Reesirigne Rooostvelt
Marshell
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington, Co
Furépa
United Kingdom
No Foreign War Committee
Thuraday
Europe
Teay
Hind
America
Nobl
Asia
Shaw
Lee World
Meners
Thia
Middle Weat
Americkan
England
Knudsen Song
Asteriesus
Dengere
Hern
Thik Urése Dingets
Gente Ag
Hutt
Demasta
Convie- Lidia
More Solons Push Panama Canal Defense Inquiry
Three additional congressmen urged an inquiry into Panama canal defenses. Representatives Byrns, Cle -> Cleveland? Gillie and colleagues blamed antiquated weapons. They noted about 23,000 soldiers and 15 to 19 planes guard the canal and pressed for faster funding and up-to-date aircraft and fortified facilities. They praised officers in Panama and urged the House Military Affairs Committee to act when Congress reconvenes.
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Washington
Des
Vital Russhyeway
Joseph W. Byrns Jr
Tennessee
Congrezaman Harassin
H. Tops Burris
Fred Bradley
Anothee
Fis
Clevengee
Pacific
Panama
Canal
Tnek
Mehesh
Panama, Canal
Giteaid
Bamiess
Panama Canal
Canal Zone
Giltle
Army
Catla
Laut
Daniel van Voorbis
Department of Panama
Banderford Jarman
Coast Artery
Ancentrarail
Wilmot Daniel
Quartermaster Corps
Harness
Indiana
House Military Affairs
Congress
Yule Hangover at Postoffice
San Antonio post office workers face a post holiday backlog with over 100000 greeting cards and about 600 gift packages unclaimed. Faulty, illegible, or missing addresses slow delivery. many parcels await recipients after January 1.
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San Antonio
Tan
Ib Ia
Posta
White's Group in Argument Over Aid to Britain
New York Dec 28 INS Missett among leaders of the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Alley was ostracized after warnings from two members Herbert Boyard and Dr Frank Kingdos that they would break with the committee over the basin issue of ful sid to Britain The dispute involved White's stance opposing repeal of the Johnson act carrying ships into a war zone and sending convoys to England Lindbergh and Gen Robert H Wood endorsed the editor's positionMaj Gett Jam ORyay commander of the Twenty seventh division in World War I announced he would resign White backed a policy of immediate aid to Great Britain
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New York
INS
Missett
America
Britain
Herbert Boyard Gwope
Frauk Kingdos
Kansas
William Allen White
White
England
Charles A. Lindbergh
Robert HB. Wood
Maj
Gett Jam FL Oryay
United States
Great Britain
Girl Scouts Train Officials From Four States
Regional training courses for council leaders from Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and Arkansas will be held at the gathering, focusing on Girl Scout movement relations and governance. Officials will study council community work organization promotion and financing while regional staff join sessions on addressing local issues.
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Cactus Legion
Gathiguer Ranely
Tiwetin
Texas
Ceutists
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