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Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light from Corsicana, Texas • Page 2

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-J. THAT IVING STORIES it'lniied From Face 1.) families abou: them or relatives and fiends ion. GIVE AN INTERESTING INSIGHT INTO VARIED AMERICAN LIFE tests Main (By The Associated Press) YORK, Nov. in by cr.sp weather, day had Us 309th today. rfcey-was (he big dish on the larv menu.

Football was the ffi Item on the athletic bill. was a cause for Thanks- most of the workers. paw emergency (funds for their benefit swell- o'v'er the entire country, m'erally fair but cold weather for the nation. The '3 -balmy days of the pact were succeeded by a drop IPltemperature that caused but- 'hing' of overcoats. Tci -raise funds for charity, six enV-who flew the Atlantic ocean freed to participate in a novel race in New York today, llpting.

in several instances, the 'fee- planes they used in their story-making; flights, Clarence James C. Fitz- iiiiricc, Rogfer Q. Williams, Rus- Clyde E. Pangborn 'Wiley Post announced they take part in the air circus Curtis airport. ident and Wife Attend Services Nov.

prayer was offered this by the President Mrs. Hoover in the Church of fe'Convent on fashionable Con- iticut avenue as their first ob- of the day, returning to the White and their first of two tur- iey dinners, they listened to" a ferinon by the Rev. Albert Mc- in which he the fdent's pJans for Jocal aid' to (unemployed. the chief executive and Mrs -er entered the reckon of their presence the or- played "The Spangled they joined the "egation ieautiful. 1 did not call the lent by name but spoke to gregation of the culmination the "executive appeal for to aid the jobless in home sections "without stance of federal leglsla- 'America irved In Florence- INGE, Italy, Nov.

Ing day was celebrated large American eolith festivities reminis- fir homeland 4000 miles Consul Joseph Emer- read President Hoo- in St. James' which the Kev. Kill- Stinpson officiated at a service. 'his evening many dinners were leduled- at restaurants 'and in private villas lining the hills Tlookinfe the city. Turkey is iily haS here and cranberry together with pumpkin pie, coming into favor.

'n Rome, where the American Jjony is smaller, the holiday waa iervcd in much the same way. Party for Dallas Poor. LLAS, Nov, of needy people crept "out of anties in the ragged edges of and hovels in the river attorns today and crowded down- own to attend the annual "Chrlst- party" which I. Rude, merchant, gave this year on Day. iPoIicemen guarded the throng children, mothers th babes in arms and haggard, tarved-looking down and outers jCbm holiday ti-fflc as they form- i(l long line's and entered the store gifts of clothing from he merchant's helpers.

£-It was Rudc's ninth annual "par- of the sort in Dallas. He Itarted the custom 25 years ago Denver. Convicts Paroled. Nov. 26.

state their pockets and their hearijs, hur- Btruck clt- Gov. i me lure li- te, bad- ills into 'hanks- pays for a turkey dinner here, including the tip. The dinner, offered at a leading down restaurant, consists of turkr-y with dressing and.all the trimming. All for 21 a big four-cent tip for Henri, the servitor. NEW poor, the jobless, the Thanksgiving day for them, too.

One hundred thousand of the men, women and rhiUren who haven't been getting good breaks as the rest were Iving taken care of with real meals. The sign at one plar-e "To all who may at another, "No one will be tinned away hungry." DULUTH, Minn. This is Thanksgiving, but Charles Pollock, a farmer, says he Isn't especially thank ful. he went to select his finest turkeys for market he found 50 of inem have been stolen. ST.

CLAIR3VILLE, Found," 10 days old, had to be arrested to get his Thanksgiving day dinner. Robert was found yesterday and presented to county authorities, who already had 18 children on their hands and no place for a 19th. They turned him over to Sheriff Howard Duff. The sheriff had to keep his prisoners' board bill straight, and Defense Offering Testimony in Trial Woman for Murder Nov. testimony was introduced today at the murder trial of Mrs.

Derby to show that her former husband, Mack Horn, had subjected her to cruel treatment while they were marled. Mrs. Derby was on trial for the shooting of Horn last September. Witnesses told of the defendant separating from Horn and later marrying Hoy Derby. Evidence showed Horn was under bond on a charge of assault to murder for the alleged injury of Derby at the time he was slain.

Thanksgiving Eve, was arrested last night by Patrolmen Fran McClellan and Thomas Coughlin after a stern chase in their scout car. way to the police thelr prisoner, the captors agreed on a charge of disorderly conduct, and a plea that the defendant be paroled to them. Then patrolman John Willow sued out a writ of habeas corpus, or said he did so, the the to be disposed of around three Thanksgiving tables instead of two. Crosley Radios Super Hetrodyno Cabinet Models $65. TS and $85 CLARKE BURR Phone 611 3rd Ave and Main St there was nothing else to do but arrest Robert.

It was an open charge, INDIANAPOLIS day brought an offer to free membership privileges In the local Young Men's Christian association to Indianapolis men out of work or affected by short-time employment schedules. The offer is for the cold weather period of four months. PITTSBURGH Butcher Karl Kreutzcr rubbed his hands and smiled. His turkey had just been carried out by a customer and ho was about to close his shop when two men walked in. "By golly, this was a good day sold out, look!" he beamed.

"Yeah, that's what we been waltin' fer," snapped one of the newcomers, whipping a pistol from his pocket, "now stick 'em up!" And when they left, a few minutes later, the day's receipts left with them. strangest Thanksgiving dinner ever dished up in Manhattan awaited 50 guests today at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. B. A.

Rogers. Chief cooks were members of the Cosmopolitan Club, organization of American and foreign students at Kansas State College. A student from each country represented was asked to prepare a dish typical of his native lasd. Mrs. Rogers co-ordinated the activities of the various cooks.

Mental-Physical Examination For Trunk Murderess Texas Weather (Continued from 1) ed .12 inch and no prospect of the rain ceasing. Freezing Temperatures. Borger reported three inches of snow and Pampa a similar depth. Snow continued to fall over the immediate area. Temperatures stood at the.

freezing point. Vernon had ,75 inch rain. The mercury there dropped to a minimum of 34 degrees. Later it rose two degrees. Skies were overcast and threatening.

The temperature at Dallas was 43 degrees. Houston reported a drop to 48 degrees. In the Panhandle the storm had not interrupted train or bus schedules. Highways were open, but mail planes were grounded and waiting for safer flying weather. A low ceiling prevailed.

The eastbound plane was down at Kingman, and the westbound ship at Wichita, Kan. However, airport officials expected passenger planes to come through later in the day. Railroad officials said the snow storm covered an area extending from 150 to 300 miles in every direction from Amarlllo. Rain and sleet seems to have been geneal the same territory. On the tion with LOS ANGELES, Nov.

A mental and physical examination is to be given Mrs. Winnie Ruth Judd by a. defense psychiatrist in the Phoenix, jail where she is awaiting trial on charges of murdering Mrs. Agnes LG Roi and Miss Hedvig Samuelson, her friends. Paul Schenck, defense attorney, said he and Dr.

Howard Huntington Williams of Los Angeles will leave for Phoenix tomorrow night and the examination will be made Saturday and Sunday. Schenck declined to specify just what defense will be presented for Mrs. Judd, who admitted killing the women and sending their bodies here in trunks. He indicated, however, there was a possibility of an insanity plea. SICK AND CONVALESCENT Lawrence McCarver is steadily improving at the and S.

hospital following a major operation. John Calhoun continues to improve at the P. and S. hospital where he is a jnedical patient. At Taylor Electric Co.

Starters and generators repaired cheaper and bettor. Price reduction In most all merchandise enables us to close prices on repair work and still use bent grade of merchandise. it costs nothing to get our cost on your next repair job. AMARILLO. Nov.

3 fell over the Panhandle-Plains territory last night, under the protection of freezing temperatures, and the blanket remained today for distances ranging from 150 to 300 miles in all directions. The fall amounted to three and one-half inches in Amarillo, and was lighter at most other points. The weather bureau announced this morning that the snow wa.s over and that warmer weather was in sight. After a drop from 29 degrees at 7 a. m.

to 24 two hours later, the mercury started climbing. Clouds broken and there was no wind. Minimum temperatures throughout the territory during the night twere from 25 to 30 degrees. The Santa Fe reported rain and sleet and freezing temperatures as far south at Sweetwater. All highways were passable and trains were running on schedule.

Buses were on time to most points. Fast mail planes due in Amarillo about 1 a. rn. were reported grounded and waiting for more favorable flying conditions. The east bound plane waa down at Kingman, and the west bound at Wichita, Kas.

Passenger planes were expected to come through today, local airport officials said. MacNider Expected To Resign Post As Minister to Canada MASON CITY, Iowa, Nov. of Col. Hanford MacNider, minister to Canada, today expressed the opinion ho would resign next spring. MacNider, who is in Mason City with Mrs.

MacNider to spend Thanksgiving with their families, declined to comment on his plans. When he went to Canada, Mac- Nider was instructed to aid in getting an agreement on the St. Lawrence waterway project. Since direct negotiations are under way, his friends said his mission as minister was completed. Man Who Whipped Federal Agent Is Freed of Charge MILWAUKEE, Nov.

Storm of Appleton, pummeled a prohibition agent, Peter Whianant, and was acquitted by a jury yesterday when he pleaded that he attacked the agent as a "peeping Tom." Whisnant's jaw was fractured. The assault occurred several months ago when Whisnant, Clarence Olson and John Yuemmer- lein, agents, went to Storm's residence to investigate a report there was a brewery in the basement. The agent, caught peeping in a window, contended they identified themselves as federal agents and said Storm struck Whisnant after arrest. This was denied by Storm, who said the agents showed him no credentials orsearch warrant. Save City Boole Store Cash tickets and exchange for Xmaa presents.

Kansas Congressman For Tariff on Oil KANSAS CITY, Nov. 26. the announced intention of working in the interests of a tariff on oil, Representative U. S. Guyer of the second Kansas district prepared to leave tonight for Washington for the opening of congress Dec.

7. The failure of large companies to buy Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas oil, thus colaing down thbv sands of small wells, Mr. Guye 1 said, indicated the industry need protection "against import ed oil. i. Sun want ads bring Phone 1248 NIGHT and DAY Chevrolet Service Phone 1248 FENDER WORK FISHER BODYWORK DUCO BEFINISHINO -5ft 9 E.W.ELLlSiCO.

1246 24 HOUR WBECKER DAYS A WEEK E. W. ELLIS CO. Chevrolet Dealers Texas i Most Complete Service Equipment and Farts Stock Between Dallas and Houston on Low Temperatures ABILENE. Nov.

Continued low temperatures, accompanied by drizzling rain, prevailed over this section of West Texas today. The forecast for tonight was for rain and somewhat warmer weather. Today'3 minimum temperature in Abilene was 36 degrees. Precipitation of .12 Inch had been recorded, and mist was etill falling. Buy DeLuxe Bread and get tickets to Palace and Ideal Theatre Collin Street Bakery i Than wing We Have Much to Be Thankful For 1 I You'll get double value and greater comfort in buying real merchandise to protect your health from cold.

friends a growing business a faithful organization ing esponsbility to the public Caught 1'irkey whose at i large on GOING OUT Howard and Foster Shoes Values to $12.50, black and Going Out of Business Prices I i I i i i I i BUSINESS PRICES ON Heavy Underwear Just what you need for this weather. Get your supply at Going Out of Business Prices Wool Shirts Solid color and plaids and stripes, Values to $5.00 Going Out of Business Prices Heavy Wool Swtaters All colors and sizes while they last, values to $16.50 Going Out of Business Prices $495 Our Cafeteria Tables offer you most unusual bargains. I i i on i Many Items to comfort you during this cold spell. Come and see for yourself. 11.

Lady Wolens Ave. and No Charges No City Deliveries Alterations at Cost Recogni: our best efforts will be devoted to maintaining the standards which have brought us success giving the best values always rendering friendly, courteous service. Wish Happy Thanksgiving Time J. cia avyj 'Bro re 'Si i Charges MART SCllATf HIE MARX CtO No Alterations PAR NT BEATON Corsicana's Dependable Merchant Since 1898..

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