Sheriff Ernest Lawrence Dies in Hempstead
Funeral services were held for Sheriff Ernest Lawrence aged 56 who died Monday night at his Hempstead home after two strokes. He became sheriff in 1927, succeeding Melvin Moore who was killed in a crash. He planned to retire at term end and is survived by his wife and daughter Mrs Fritz Muckleroy.
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Hempstead
Ernest Lawrence
Melvin Moore
Lawrence
Moore
Fritz Muckleroy
Hempstedd
Fred Blumberg Appointed Sheriff in Waller County
Fred Blumberg of Hempstead was appointed by the Commissioners' Court Wednesday to fill the unexpired term of the late Sheriff E. Lawrence. Blumberg, a former deputy, was chosen with no other applicants reported. Also noted are CWA job notice, and a Brookshire group attending a Houston rally at the Methodist Episcopal Church with several local attendees.
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Fred Blumberg
Hempstead
Commissioners’ Court
E. Lawrence
Waller County
Blumberg
Lawrence
Tider
Methodist Episcopal Church
Houston
Brookshire
W. W. Hardt
E. D. Legler
Z. K. Beyler
A. C. Dozier
E. P. Henry
Fred Buller
H. D. Cooper
Funeral attendance noted for Sheriff Lawrence in Hempstead
Frank Weiss Jack Bailey Lee D. Ford Ralph Davis and D Landsburger attended the funeral of Sheriff E Lawrence in Hempstead on Tuesday.
Wilsons from Houston Visit Local Area
Mr and Mrs W A Wilson visited Houston Thursday and toured regional sites during their stay in town.
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Mrs. W. A. Wilson
Houston
Roosevelt Ball Receipts Top $391000 Nationwide
A nationwide Roosevelt birthday celebration drew about 975,625 attendees with reported receipts of $391,228 to $391,222. Funds were to be turned over to the Warm Springs infantile paralysis endowment. Texas contributed 67,500 attendees and $65,700 in receipts.
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Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Texas
Brookshire Misses New Chevie Model This Week
Nearby Chevrolet dealers show the new Chevie model this week while Brookshire misses the launch. Local dealers, however, expect a supply within a few days and an announcement is due next week.
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Chevrolet
Brookshire
Houston market sees several ships load during past week
Z K Beyler reports multiple vessels aimed at the Houston market in the past week carrying consignments noted as gin and related goods. The update emphasizes steady freight activity and port throughput.
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Beyler
Houston
Passing of Ernnest Lawrence Shifts Waller County
In Waller County the death of Ernnest Law rence removes a beloved official known across the area. As sheriff he served without fear or favor, treating all alike, and his health failed early in life. Voters would likely have kept him in public life for years to come.
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Ernnest Lawrence
Waller County
Cone
Brookshire Band Grows as Houston Visit Noted
Mrs. doe Smith and son Hugh and Miss Frances Hammerling visited Houston on Monday. The Brookshire school band, led by Mr Damme, now has twelve members and is preparing for summer concerts in fine form.
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Doe Smith
Hugh
Frances Hammerling
Houston
Brookshire School
My, Damme
Sumemer
Visit of Houston Couple to Brookshire Noted
Mr and Mrs Leon Harrison of Houston were visiting relatives in Brookshire on Wednesday. This brief social item records a local travel stop as part of community notices.
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Mrs. Leon Harrison
Houston
Brookshire
Deadline to Pay Auto License Extended and Penalty
Citizens faced a 20 percent penalty for driving with expired auto licenses after noon today unless an affidavit shows the car unused since January 1. A proposed extension to March 31 failed in the Senate, spurring renewed activity at the tax collector. About 40 licenses were paid in Brookshire yesterday.
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Mit
House
Senate
Brookshire
Memorial Hospital update for Berian Scrope patient
Berian is convalescing well after a major operation at Memorial Hospital Houston and plans to return home in a few days.
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Scrope
Berian
Memorial Hospital
Houston
Mrs Kate Strong Visits Sister in Houston
Mrs Kate Strong of Houston was visiting her sister Mrs Jack Pattison on Tuesday.
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Kate Strong
Houston
Jack Pattison
Remedy Removes Cause of Stomach Gas
Advertises Adlerika as a quick relief for stomach gas by cleansing body wastes and toning the system. Claims one dose cleanses the bowel poisons and promotes sound sleep. Sold by all druggists.
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Frank Wells
Jack Bailey
J. J. Perry
Albert T. Reid
Skiret
RED & White
Rene
E.H. Martin
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