Dry Texas Valley faces water rationing and legal strife
In the Lower Rio Grande Valley irrigation water fracas erupts as voluntary rationing collapses. Nine districts face cuts while others push to pump, with Cameron County District No. 5 preparing legal action for equitable share. The river runs near empty and tensions rise across Brownsville and Matamoros as fields await rain and farmers scramble to conserve moisture.
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Mcallen
Rio Grande
The
Valley Water Conservation Association
WCA
Cameron County Water District No. 5
el Jardin
Gulf
Brownsville
Matamoros
Mexico
Mercedes
Edinburg
C. I. Haven
Pharr
Los Fresnos
San Antonio
International Boundary and Water Commission
Rio Grande City
W. I. Gilson
Jordin
Harlingen
Gilson
Pharr-San Juan
Smithville Postal Receipts Rise Over 16 Years
Smithville postmaster G. W. Kunath Jr. reports postal receipts doubled from 10000 in 1934 to 20020.64 in 1950, with a projected 20 percent rise this year as city mail delivery nears six days old. The peak average in 1943 to 1946 reached 23706.03, while the past four years averaged 19088.26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
G. W. Kunath Jr
Kunath
Swift
Texas Secretary Jones Apology Letter to Saligny Reformulated
Secretary of State Anson Jones wrote a cautious apology in 1842 to French Charge d Affaires Alphonse de Saligny after a dispute over pigs and fence repairs at Bullock’s inn near Saligny. Saligny left Texas, reading the note later in New Orleans, and relations between Texas and France were strained until his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson Jones
Alphonse de Saligny
Jones
Paris
Saligny
New Orleans
Texas
Mr. Bullock
Bullock
France
A Saligny
Curtis Bishop
Hill Country Livestock Show Crown Winners
Thomas Pape, 17, Fredericksburg High School sophomore and FFA member, exhibits the grand champion fat lamb a 9 month old 102 pound Southdown. The lamb, also the Gillespie County show grand champion, will appear in Houston and San Antonio Fat Stock shows. Other division winners include Albert Jenkins Rocksprings FFA grand champion goat, Andrew Tatsch Gillespie County F H’ers grand champion heavy Hereford fat steer, Marvel Lee Pfeiffer Boerne FFA grand champion hog, Tommy Priour Kerrville dairy Jersey, Rex Raiford Kerrville American Jersey award, Roy Ressman Fredericksburg ram, Gene Simons Kimble County ewe, and Carolyn Behrens Gillespie light capon poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville
ANS
Thomas Pape
Fredericksburg High School
FFA
Pape
W. O. Pape
Petersburg
Gillespie County
Robert
Armed Forces
Southdowns
Houston
San Antonio
Albert Jenkins
Rocksprings Ffa
Andrew Tatsch
Marvel Lee Pfeiffer
Boerne Ffa
Tommy Priour
American Jersey Cattle Breeders Association
Rex Raiford
Roy Ressman
Fredericksburg
Gene Simons
Kimble County
Carolyn Behrens
Kerrville Times
Schreiner Institute
Kerr County Commission Company
Charles Becton
Kerr County
Becton
Ewe Lamch
Filth and Venom Damages Sought From Drew Pearson
A federal court jury was asked to award Fred N. Howser compensatory and punitive damages totaling 350000 for a September 12, 1948 Pearson radio broadcast alleging Howser’s misconduct. Howser’s attorney described Pearson as venomous and deceptive while noting the broadcast circulated across 34 stations in ten states.
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Washington
Drew Pearson
Fred N. Howser
California
Howser
Pearson
Roger Robb
Robb
Obb
Bo James T Mulloy
Joe Irvine
Long Beach
Calif
Los Angeles
Mulloy
Alexander Holtzoff
Holtzoff
Arizona
Utah
Oregon
Colorado
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico
Texas
Fredericksburg Fire Force Elects Crenwelge
Alfred Crenwelge elected president of the Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department, succeeding Hans Hannemann. Edgar Klett named vice president, Harry Itz secretary, Sidney Henke treasurer. Max Schneider becomes fire chief as Eric F. Juenke steps down after six years. Juenke remains fire marshal. Walter Ottmers assistant chief, Milton Zenner captain, Waldemar Hannemann lieutenant.
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Fredericksburg
ANS
Alfred Crenwelge
Milton Zenner
Waldemar Hannemann
San Marcos Sets Up Tank Water Charges
The San Marcos City Commission sets a fixed charge of 5 per truck tank load of water delivered outside the city. An additional 2.50 per load applies if water must be repumped into a tank at delivery. The city uses its own equipment for the service.
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San Marcos
Military Rites Set For Cowboy Actor Jack Holt
Hollywood mourns Jack Holt 62 a veteran cowboy star. He died Thursday after a month of illness. Holt served in the Army quartermaster corps in World War II rising from Captain to Major. Last rites are set for the Veterans Administration chapel West Los Angeles with Rev Hollis W Colwell officiating. He leaves son Tim Holt actress daughter Jennifer Holt and estranged wife Margaret Woods.
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Hollywood
Jack Holt
Holt
Army Quartermaster Corps
Veteran's Administration
Los Angeles
Tim Holt
Hollis W. Colwell
Tam Mix
William S. Hart
Buck Jones
Jennifer Holt
Margaret Woods
California
Flophouse Resident Saves for Rainy Day
DETROIT Jan. 19. Gen try Adams a 60 year old flophouse resident was caught stealing four cents from a news stand. Police found $291 in cash and a bankbook showing $3 579 in deposits on him. He said once money goes in the bank it stays there.
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Detroit
Gentry Adams
Adams
Camp Wolters Slated To Open About Feb 10
Representative Burleson said Camp Wolters in Mineral Wells Texas will reopen around February 10 to train Army engineers in aviation construction including runway building. Between 5 000 and 6 000 men are expected to be stationed there.
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Washington
Austin Construction Engineer Dies on Nixon Project
Thomas A. Caldwell 65 of 1626 Northumberland died of a heart attack in Nixon Friday afternoon. He lived in Austin since 1938 and was a partner in Truehart and Caldwell, construction engineers with San Antonio headquarters. He worked on a Nixon project. formerly with Alen and Company in New York with about 20 years service. He was a Mason and Shriner. Funeral at Weed-Corley Sunday officiated by Dr. Heinsohn with burial at Capitol Memorial Park.
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Thomas A. Caldwell
Northumberland
Nixon
Amy Nash Caldwell
Austin
Harry Harris
Kerns
Gussie McGregor
Odessa
Homer McClane
Cameron
Alen and Company
New York
Masonic
Scottish Rite
Shrine
Weed-Corley
Heinsohn
Ey Methodist Church
Calwell
Movier Austin
Capitol Memorial Park
Blanco County junior livestock show names open class Hereford grand champion
Floyd and Beatrice Jenscke won the grand champion steer in Blanco County with an open class Hereford weighing 1180 pounds bred by McBride Hereford Ranch. Freddie Schlameus topped lightweight Herefords and capon, fat goat and fat lamb winners were noted alongside several placing contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Schlamens
Blanco County
Floyd Jensche
Johnson City
Floyd
Beatrice Jensche
McBride Hereford Ranch
Brown County
Houston
Freddie
Schlamens
Harry Sueltemeier
Capon
W. Sultemier
Bobby Baker
Braham Crossbreds
James Stewart
Freddie Schlameus
Truman Hearne
Floyd Jenscke
Carrol Sultemier
Jules Gipson
Enth
H. Sueltemier
Charlie Ahrens
George Haynes
Jerry Journey
Herefords
Floyd Janseke
Allen Heimer
Beatrice Jenscke
V. Sueltemier
Floyd Janscke
Perry Sueltemier
Charles Worth
Hereford
Beatrice Jeische
Harry Sueltemier
Gerry Fuchs
Douglas Fuchs
V Sueltemier
Donald Holden
Harry Sueltmier
Owen Robbins
Fielding Reiner
B. Baker
J. Ray Gipson
Bill Wolf
Thrall FFA Calf Leads Grand Championship at Show
Nolan Verdan Friday won grand champion with his Angus calf at the Thrall FFA show. Clifford Marklow earned reserve with a Hereford calf. About 15 animals competed alongside 30 hogs shown by Thrall FFA. Judges included J D Moore H D Maxwell and Herman Pease. Fat calves to be shown in Houston later this month.
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Thrall Ffa
Taylor
ANS
Nolan Verdan
Future Farmers of America
Clifford Marklow
Thrall
FFA
Jimmy Rosenblad
Barrow
Fredrick Zucknick
Zucknick
J. D. Moore
Milam County
H. D. Maxwell
Rockdale
Herman Pease
Thorndale
George Smith
Houston
Auto accident victim reported resting well
Mrs Mae Aldridge Borho 25 of 1201 Stobaugh Lane injured in an auto collision Thursday was resting well at Seton Hospital Friday a hospital official said She suffered severe bruises shock and arm head and leg injuries The mishap occurred at a blind corner at Stobaugh and Watson Streets when a laundry truck driven by Beauford Gordon Kidder 41 of 4500 Avenue H and Borho’s car collided Police said visibility at the corner is zero due to a high hedge
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Mae Aldridge Borho
Stobaugh Lane
Seton Hospital
Borho
Mildred Loftin
West 44Th Street
Taborsky Addresses Lockhart Business Club
Dr. Eduardo Taborsky UT professor and ex secretary to President Benes of Czechoslovakia spoke to the Lockhart Business Men’s Club. Guests included Albert Croniand Cheyenne John Copeland Kyle and local residents Mrs. Sam Glosserman and Mrs. Abner A. Ross.
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Lockhart
ANS
Eduardo Taborsky
University of Texas
Benes
Czechoslovakia
Business Men's Club
Albert Croniand
Cheyenne
Wyo
John Copeland
Kyle
Sam Glosserman
Abner A. Ross
Wife's Kin Slayer Given Life Term
Ernest Ingenito was found guilty of first degree murder for slaying five of his wife's relatives. A seven-woman, five-man jury recommended mercy, resulting in life imprisonment with hard labor in Gloucester County. The state sought the death penalty. The defense urged punishment but supported a cap of life with mercy.
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Woodbury
N. J
Ernest Ingenito
New Jersey
Ingenito
Gloucester County
John B. Wick
Five Thousand Dollar Polio Drive Planned in San Saba
San Saba County aims to raise $5,000 for a polio campaign led by Wallace Hinyard. A kickoff coffee in Hotel San Saba starts the drive with 35 chairmen. Two dances set for February 1 feature Leonard King's Orchestra at the high school gym and Jesse James Orchestra at the Jaycee Hall. tickets are $2 for stag and $2.50 for couples.
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San Saba
Wallace Hinyard
Leonard King
Jesse James
Jaycee
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DE A
Texas Valley
Mortons
Lamb Cops
Crenwelge
Camp Wolters
Pion
Taborsky
Lockhart Business Club
Austin Hermann Sons
Austin Hermann Sons Association
Manor Road
Tonys
Turkey
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