German Meal Time Etiquette Observed In Arlington Student Life
The author describes observing German meal rituals during over five months in Germany including formal prayers at breakfast, repeated liturgical verses, and a strict table etiquette in aristocratic and dormitory settings. A bell signals meals and students greet each other with Gute Mahlzeit as they wait for the Inspector to recite verses thanking Christ for the meal and asking for blessing, reflecting a shared religious routine.
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Germany
America
Dom- Kkandidatenstift
Pardoned Slayer of Sam Rodgers Granted Insane Asylum Confinement
Gratton Davenport once sentenced to life in Tom Green county for the Merizon murder of Sam Rodgers received a full pardon from Governor Miriam A. Ferguson. The pardon requires continuous confinement in an insane asylum and may be revoked if violated. Davenport has been jailed in San Angelo since the two years ago incident and awaits penitentiary commitment.
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Gratton
Davenport
Tom Green County
Daily Press
Sam Rodgers
American Legion
Winters Chamber of Commerce
Rodgers
Merizon
San Angelo
Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Gratton Davenport
C. of C. Moves to New Quarters
Secretary C. R. Robertson moved the chamber of commerce office to the second floor of the Fullwiler building on North Main street. Bandmaster Sheppard assisted in arranging the quarters for better business and a meeting space.
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C. R. Robertson
Chamber of Commerce
Fullwiler
North Main Street
Shepperd
Robertson
Baker son of local family preaches at M. E. Church
Berry Baker, son of Mr and Mrs W A Baker, preached at the Methodist church Sunday. He is a Winters boy now serving as pastor at Cottonwood in Callahan county. Grady Roberts of Abilene visited relatives and friends here over the weekend.
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Teo. Berry Baker
W. A. Baker
Mr. Baker
Cottonwood
Callahan County
Grady Roberts
Abilene
German Table Fellowship Described as Gemaetlich keit
Vernon McCasland recalls a German family ritual of prayer and a blessing circle at meals. The group sings Help us God at meals and greets each other with GeSegnete Mahlzeit. He notes Gemaetlich keit as their spirit of intimate fellowship and shared joy in the table custom.
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Selby
Vernon McCasland
Domkandidatanstift
Oranienburgerstrasse 76A
Berlin
Two PTA Meetings Planned at High School
The regular PTA business meeting will be held at the high school on Tuesday January 10 at four o'clock. A sewing class style show will be part of the social meeting on January 24. All parents and teachers are urged to attend both meetings.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Drug Store Introduces Sandwich Department at Main Drug Co
The Main Drug Company installs a sandwich department in the storefront. They offer quick lunches with various sandwiches and hot drinks and invite customers to enjoy a bite to eat on site.
Receipts Show Nice Gain in 1925 Postal Receipts
Postmaster W. B. Huntsman reports 1925 postal receipts at 14,585.89, rising to 15,120.03 in the just closed year, a gain of 534.14 amid cot ton price woes and low spirits.
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W. B. Huntsman
Students Present Play Cinderella OReilley January 17
On Monday night January 17 a live Irish play Cinderella OReilley directed by Miss Margaret Brown will be performed by students in expression. The production blends humor with seriousness as Dorothy Green's red headed Trish vies with Christine Barnett's aristocratic debutante and promises engaging characters.
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Cinderella O’reilley
Margaret Brown
Dorothy Green
Christine Barnett
Baroness de Hueck Delights Lyceum at Methodist Church
The Baroness de Hueck delivered the third lyceum number last Monday at the Methodist church. Her lecture captivated the audience with interest and surprise, holding them spellbound throughout. Two more lyceum numbers remain and are praised as the season’s best.
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Baroness de Hueck
Lyceum
Not to Install New Equipment at Winters Exchange
The West Texas Telephone Co will move to the Dale building without new equipment. The Winters exchange will receive the old gear on move day, with plans for the latest modern apparatus to be installed later due to unavailability.
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West Texas Telephone Co
New Dale Building
Winters Exchange
Cotton Ginnings in Runnels County Fall Below 1925 Totals
Government special agent W S Desmond reports that through December 18 1926 Runnels County ginned 59841 bales of cotton counting round bales as half bales, down from 68781 bales by the same date in 1925.
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W. S. Desmond
Special Agent Ey 2
Play Ballinger Here Tonight on Y M A C Court
The Y M A C basketball team meets Ballinger High School at 7 30 this evening on the Joe Baker home lot court in Winters. Officials expect a fast game and a big crowd to attend as fans are invited to see the decisive matchup.
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Ballinger
Joe Baker
Large New Year Family Reunion at Pumphrey Home
The Pumphrey family held a major New Year’s Day dinner at their Winters home. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Pumphrey hosted eleven children, thirty-four grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren with abundant food and a blessing by Grandfather Pumphrey.
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W. M. Pumphrey
Chas Pumphrey
Morton
Texas
Joe Pumphrey
Plains
Grandfather Pumphrey
G. O. Hargrove
W. P
Jeff Hargrove
Will Puckett
Chester Puckett
George Lloyd
J. F. Flynt
T. R. Wilcox
Pumphrey
Goldthwaite
Lillian Quindlen
Geo. C. Hill
Grandpa
Grandmother Pumphrey
Judge Guffey and wife return from San Angelo visit
Judge Guffey and his wife arrived home early this week after spending the holidays in San Angelo visiting their daughter Mrs Harrell and other relatives and friends.
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Judge Guffey
San Angelo
Mrs. Harrell
First Baptist Church Holds Week Meeting in DeLeon
Rev. H. H. Stephens leads a local church gathering at the First Baptist Church in DeLeon this week to discuss faith and community matters.
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H. H. Stephens
First Baptist Church
DeLeon
More Boys Are Needed in Band in Town
Community appeals for twenty more boys by February to form a school band led by BE. M. Sheppard with the Chamber of Commerce backing. Call the secretary for a consultation. instruments available at reasonable terms. Locals note moves and visitors, including W. L. Pratt family and the Patricks from San Angelo.
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Chamber of Commerce
BE. M. Shepperd
Theatre to Have New Home Soon
Work began this week to remodel the Hodge building, formerly Hub Dry Goods, for the Mission Theatre. The move is expected in about a month, with plans to rename the theatre once the relocation is complete under J. H. Hodge management.
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Hub Dry Goods
Mission Theatre
Hodge Theatre
J. H. Hodge
Love's Victory Opens With First Chapter
A romance adventure blends mystery and passion as the tale titled Love's Victory launches its first chapter in this issue inviting readers to dive into a story of devotion and peril.
Quick Solution of Wet Loan Problem Is Indicated
Washington era report outlines banks reluctance to loan on bonus insurance certificates as collateral. Veterans Bureau officials and lawmakers push clarifications and possible direct lending to policyholders to ease restrictions. Bankers Association cites red tape and identification concerns, while urging assurances to restore trust in loaning on these government backed 20 year papers.
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American Bankers Association
American Legion
Veterans Bureau
Edith Nourse Rogers
Massachusetts
Tines
Bureau
New York
Melvin A. Traylor
Traylor
John Thomas Taylor
Bankers Association
Kornegays' Son Returns to A and M College
C N Kornegay came back to A and M College last Sunday after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs C Kornegay for the holidays.
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C. N. Kornegay
A. & M. College
Mrs. C. Kornegay
Motor Companies Swap Buildings In Record Time
The Davis Nash Motor company and the Alamo Motor company swapped locations in three hours ten minutes on Monday morning. The move was a bustling spectacle, likened to a circus leaving town, as workers performed their duties quickly. Both firms invite friends and customers to visit their new sites.
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Davis- Nash Motor Company
Alamo Motor Company
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