Slayings at Mason: Chavez testifies against Herrera
Antonio Chavez, on trial for murder of Sheriff A. T. Murray near Mason Texas, testified he and Ofilio Herrera were stopped by the sheriff for suspected thefts. Chavez claimed Herrera, driving, fled with the officer, while Chavez heard a shot and saw Murray fall.
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United Press
Mason
Tex
Antonio Chavez
A. T. Murray
Ofilio Herrera
Chavez
Herrera
Toon
Murray
Hoover area business and property records highlight
A stream of old local filings lists several car dealer addresses and owners like Chev. A C Townes and Walter Irvin, plus building permits for sites on Fillmore and Polk. Warranty deeds show transfers in Bivins and Curtis blocks, with values from 1 to 7 thousand dollars and registrations for Sullivan Drilling Co and Moberly Motor Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Pederson
N. Fillmore
Plains
Dixon Creek Oil Co
Walter Irvin
Ford
R. L. Williams
Fillmore
West Texas Gas Co
Fisk
W. D. Tenney
Fountain
A. H. Brown
Plemons
W. F. Jenzen
S. S
A. McCoy
Farm & Home
Frank Walker
D. M. Seeley
Curtis
Irving Williams
W. Frank Walker
Cartix
QCD
Jno
KE. Hill
R. W. Keteham
Humphreys
H. R. Thompson
Dan Wooten
J. Hts
A. L. Allen
Amarillo
Lbr
S. J. Hts
Ozie Green
Amarillo Lbr. Co
Sullivan Drilling Co
Independence
Kaw
Plains Chev
Chevrolet
J.C. Broyles
G. C. Schurman
Fairmont
Moberly Motor Co
Olds
J. B. Coe
Coe & Parks
Walter II
Court house records show multiple property transfers
Listing of numerous court house records detailing transfers and deeds in Amarillo and surrounding districts, including parties such as W. V. Lowry to G. Hutton, Charlotte Crean to I. N. Allard, First Baptist Church to J. N. Beasley and J. Ray, Amarillo Improv to Jno. D. Garrison, and other parcels with varying sums from $1.00 to $54,000, and entries for Muncipal and business locations like Plains Chevrolet and Chrysler.
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W. V. Lowry
G. Hutton
Wolf
G. FE. Carpenter
Charlotte Crean
I. N. Allard
C. C. Dist
First Baptist Church
J. N. Beasley
J. Ray
Amarillo Improv
Jno
D. Gar
Weslaco Banker Clive Kelley Slugged, Poor Prospects
Weslaco Texas March 21 small hope was reported for the recovery of Claude E Kelley a local banker who was slugged on the head in his sleep Tuesday morning Two operations were performed but his head remained crushed He was taken to a hospital in Edinburg Texas rangers and county officers have not found any trace of the attackers.
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United Press
Weslaco
Tex
Claude E. Kelley
Kelley
Edinburg
Texas Rangers
Mistrial Declared In San Antonio Wife's Stepfather Case
In San Antonio, with the jury deadlocked 6 to 6, the murder case of William G. Shuler 21 ended in a mistrial. Shuler testified his wife had left him in Houston and he followed to Mode Johnson 53, claiming self defense in the shooting.
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United Press
San Antonio
Tex
William G. Shuler
Mode Johnson
Shuler
Houston
Johnson
Van Alstyne Bank Robbery Attempt Frustrated
In Van Alstyne Texas on March 21 a bank robbery attempt failed when city marshal W L Echols confronted a robber in an alley behind the bank and was shot and seriously wounded after his pistol misfired.
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Associated Press
van Alstyne
Tex
W. L. Echols
Two Cars Stolen Wednesday Night From Clovis and West Side
Police report two vehicles stolen last night a Ford roadster with a 1928 license and tires stripped from 4 garage at 1506 East Fifth Street after the garage lock was broken. An Essex sedan owned by C. Mae Govney of Clovis was taken from a parking space in front of the Cooper hotel with engine number 675-236 and license 15-685 New Mexico.
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East Fifth Street
8. C. MaeGovney
Clovis
Cooper Hotel
New Mexico
Howard Federer Visits Dent Theaters Manager Returns Home
Howard Federer, manager of the Dent Theaters in Wichita Falls, returned home after a brief visit with his mother, Mrs. G. H. O'Brien of 1401 Pierce Street. He noted Amarillo looks better to him with each visit and recalled his prior role as assistant manager there.
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Howard Federer
Dent Theaters
Wichita Falls
G. H. O’brien
Pierce Street
Federer
Amarillo
To End Skin Torture Use Invisible Zemo
Soothing Zemo relieves itching rash blemishes and other skin affections. It clears the skin and removes traces of eczema. As an effective antiseptic it helps prevent dandruff. Keep invisible odorless Zemo on hand. Get a bottle today. All druggists 85c 60c 1.00.
If Your Gums Bleed Pyorrhea Threatens
An old advertisement warns that bleeding gums signal pyorrhea linked to heart disease and other illnesses. It touts Creosone as a home treatment with five ingredients that allegedly stop bleeding in one day and fix mouth troubles within three weeks or a money back guarantee.
Auction Mare Sparked Flight Across Mississippi
Martin Wall bought a gray mare at a local auction near Ettrick Wisconsin. The horse escaped from Wall, swam the Mississippi, and was traced to the opposite shore near St Charles. The narrator notes the mare still has pep despite age.
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Martin Wall
Wall
St. Charles
Walls
Mississippi
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Pal
Hoover
A. C. Townes
H. Hobby
Prospect
Mella Bond
Polk
Plains Chevy
Corbet Keller
W. First
Lloyd's Gar
Essex
J. K. Estes
G. F. McDavid
Bivins
W. C. Robertson
W. T. Leach
President Hoover
Lawrence RK. Richey
George Akerson
White House
Akerson
Mr. Hoover
Richey
Secret Service
Court House Records
E. B. Burgess
J. B. Wise
J. B. Darland
E. L. Sikes
S. J
J. R. Barnhill
W. H. Brown
Madden
F. L. Broddus
Pierce
Panhandle
Mtr
Chrysler
Kelmnator
City
Ree O
Wes Luis
Kansas
Ali
Leith
Firestone
J. W. Walton
Brown Cracker Co
Trucks
B. Greenberg
Jefferson
Ettrick
Wis
Lucky Tiger
Whyte
Harbers
Levine
Levine's
New Shipment House
Batts
Corner West
Taylor
Ste
Taylor St
Percales
Coats
Iutlet
Tore Outfitters
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