Texans Granted Long Deferred Citizenship in Texas Friday
United States officials granted citizenship to two Texans on Friday after long delays. Valentine Habernkorn of New Braunfels, age 86, and Fritz Pawelka of Comfort, who came to Texas in 1833 and 1912 respectively, finally received full citizenship from Judge R. J. McMillan. The judge reviewed 55 applications, including Oscar DeCallet and Konrad Wendocker, with some applicants noting citizenship to qualify for old age pensions.
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Lewis Stone joins Pacific Writers Yacht Club plans Catalina trip
Lewis Stone has joined the Pacific Writers Yacht Club and will sail his 105 foot yacht to the new clubhouse at the isthmus on Catalina Island.
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Faith in God Called For by Ripley at Mamaronneck
Ripley urged Mamaroneck Episco pal church congregation to strengthen faith amid Soviet atheism. He praised all worship forms from his travels in 153 countries and warned Christians to deepen belief to preserve their religion. He cited Confucianism Buddhism Islam and Formosa customs and urged a pilgrimage to Jerusalem for inspiration. In other news, the body of R Scott was found after a tugboat accident near Sabina.
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Music swims beneath blue water at midtown hotel pool
New York reports a midtown hotel opening a pool with underwater sound gadgets. General manager H. A. Lananer says music entertains diners, guides dancing, aids study, and gives swimmers peace of mind while they exercise. Tunes audible outside the water as if an orchestra nearby.
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Four Automobile Prowlers Nabbed at City Jail
Four automobile prowlers were lodged in the city jail Friday after arrests at the Santa Rosa hospital parking lot Thursday night. City Detective Homer Allen and emergency car driver Lonnie Crow made the arrests.
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Jaygees Rap New Deal Critique At U S Junior Chamber
A Memphis report by a special committee led by Oscar Carl criticizes government taxation and urges tax revenue not to hinder business. The panel says revenues should not impair business sources and notes that recommendations will be voted by 12M delegates. A second committee led by Jeff Barnette proposes a national defense committee in each junior chamber to boost Army Navy Day and support National Defense Week.
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Byrns Home Pays Homage to late Joseph Burns
Nashville remembers Joseph Wellington Burns with a formal sending of his body from Washington. President Roosevelt leads an official delegation of 60 House members. 12:30 arrival, funeral at 1:00 in the state war memorial annex, service led by Dr W F Powell and Dr Cas ten J Harrell. Burial follows at Mount Olivet Cemetery on the city outskirts.
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Musical Gent Raymond Scores New Song Writings
Gent Raymond, now with RKO Radio's The Bride Walks Out, is making new laurels as a songwriter. He has composed two new pieces which will be published shortly.
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Fugitive shot by posse dies in hospital
A recaptured fugitive convict died at the state prison hospital in McAlester early today. The hunt for another Arkansas fugitive named Bam ranaway continued in rugged hills near Braggs as Perkins and two others were surprised by Muskogee County officers while searching for car thieves. Perkins was mortally wounded when he failed to halt. two co- conspirators were captured shortly after.
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Navy Mothers of America Convention Delegates Headed for Denver
Friday, two San Antonians and three residents from surrounding towns traveled to Denver for the Navy Mothers of America national convention. Delegates include Mrs. Ri. Caistanian, national Historian. Mrs. H. L. Johnson, national chaplain. Mrs. J. W. Jones of McAllen, national Commander. Mrs. CG. L. Vernon of Pharr, national Finance Officer. and Mrs. G. B. Duncan of Donna, Commander of the Harlingen organization.
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Haile Selassie to Skip League of Nations Talks
London June 9 Haile Selassie announced he will depart for Switzerland soon but will not take part in League of Nations discussions on Italy's conquest of Ethiopia. A spokesman said he plans to participate in the assembly to ensure any decision reflects the League’s verdict free of personal influence.
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