Red in Palestine missionary reports bold Africa work
The article profiles Rev. Willis A. Hotchkiss, oldest white Kenyan resident, recounting 46 years of mission work in Kenya. It notes his self funded efforts, school building, agriculture teaching, and the unique claim of no church backing. It also covers Palestine unrest and alleged Communist agitation targeting Jews, citing editorials and reactions in American press.
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Willis A. Hotchkiss
Kenya
East Africa
Texas
Hotchkiss
San Antonio
Presbyterian Jaymen’s Foreign Mission
Vention
First Presbyterian
Africa
United States
Hazenkiss
Kusm
Falls
Aenyy
Hit
Holchkiss
National Music Week program thrills 1000 school singers
One thousand Texas school children with two years of music instruction will present a site-song Tuesday at Eagle field as part of National Music Week. The 125 pupil orchestra will accompany under Luin Griesenbeck’s direction, with L. A. Woods opening remarks. The 13 songs include Our Texas and The Eyes of Texas.
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Texas
Eagle Field
Luin Griesenbeck
San Antonio
the Bower
America
Harlandale School Project Begins With NYA Youths
A group of 100 youths employed by the National Youth Administration started work on a Harlandale school project funded by a 9395 federal grant and a 975 sponsor contribution. Sponsor partners include the Harlandale Independent School District and County Commissioner P H Mullivax. The plan adds grounds improvements and expands the athletic field recreation area. Youths aged 16 to 25 are assigned by the WPA employment division in the Gunter building. There are 1458 NYA workers in District 10, with over 1150 in Bexar County. young women are also employed.
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National Youth Administration
Harlandale
Harlandale Independent School District
P. H. Mullivax
WPA
Gunter Building
NYA
District 10
Bexar
Toungal School Marks Centennial Year Activities
The Toungal school celebrates a centennial with class pageants plays and historical observances. Students and staff note Texas stories they have read about and hope for more events in the coming year.
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Texas
Moore
Fragmentary Phrase on Communists and Poison Threats
A damaged fragment discusses Communists and alleged poison and arson in Palestine related turmoil, noting pervasive threats and questioning when the danger will be faced openly. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or dates.
Woman Saved From Death on City Tracks by Engineer
A Southern Pacific engineer, B. J. Wilson, halted his locomotive within inches of Mrs. Minnie Gerhauser after she fell on the tracks at 08 Florida Street. Radio Patrolmen Bruhn and Ogden aided the frightened, uninjured woman. Premiere, Dancing Finale, Pioneer Pictures Technicolor romance with Reo Radin set for May release in 18 American cities.
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B. J. Wilson
Southern Pacific Railroad
Minnie Gerhauser
Florida
Wilson
South Presa Street
F. W. Bruhn
Charles Ogden
Pioneer Pictures
Reo Radin
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Forward
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