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Foreigners Become Citizens in Large 1930s Naturalization Ceremony
A Federal court ceremony saw 100 applicants from 20 countries renounce their origins and pledge loyalty to the United States. Mexicans led, followed by Germans and British, with Greeks and Syrians also among new citizens. Notables included Emline LaChappelle, 92, oldest applicant from Texas, and Miguel Castanos, a Filipino veteran. The event was directed by Peter J. Pung, naturalization examiner of Galveston.
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Que Jandred
Juize R. J. Medfillan
United States
Peter J. Pung
Galveston
Great Britain
Emline LaChappelle
West Rische Street
San Antonio
Indianola
Texas
Miguel Buen Castands
United States Army
Navy
Duncan Field
Philippine Islands
Castanos