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Domestic News June 15, 1919

Laredo Weekly Times

Laredo, Webb County, Texas

What is this article about?

Mrs. Wilmer Threadgill, Laredo High School teacher, becomes Laredo's first woman lawyer after passing the bar exam with the highest score (97 5-10) before the Court of Civil Appeals in Texarkana.

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MRS. THREADGILL ADMITTED TO THE PRACTICE OF LAW

Popular Teacher of Laredo High School Made Highest Average of Applicants Before Court of Appeals

Mrs. Wilmer Threadgill is Laredo's first woman lawyer and will practice her profession in Laredo. This distinction came to Mrs. Threadgill after taking her examination before the Court of Civil Appeals in Texarkana a few days ago, when she passed the examination with a high average.

Out of fifty applicants before the court for examination. Mrs. Threadgill made the highest average, 97 5-10, which is a record to be proud of.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Laredo Woman Lawyer Bar Examination Court Of Civil Appeals Texarkana Threadgill

What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. Wilmer Threadgill

Where did it happen?

Laredo

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Laredo

Event Date

A Few Days Ago

Key Persons

Mrs. Wilmer Threadgill

Outcome

passed examination with highest average of 97 5-10 out of fifty applicants

Event Details

Mrs. Wilmer Threadgill, popular teacher of Laredo High School, took her examination before the Court of Civil Appeals in Texarkana and passed with a high average, becoming Laredo's first woman lawyer who will practice her profession in Laredo.

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