Bank Murder at Blue Ridge Bank Ends in Looting
Robert Lee Kirby assistant cashier at Blue Ridge State Bank was murdered during a 9 15 Tuesday robbery. Authorities report about $5000 stolen and a lone bandit described by an 11 year old witness. One suspect jailed as investigators pursue possible accomplices.
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Houston
Tex
Robert Lee Kirby
Blue Ridge State Bank
T. A. Binford
Mays
A. WY. Cox
Main Street
Sixth Street
Magnolia Park
Brays Bayou
Henry F. Wenzel
Preston Avenue
Cox
Kirby
Blue Ridge
Harris
Fort Bend
Brazoria
Four Year Old Hero Saves Mother In Claude Windmill Collapse
In Claude Texas on February 16 a 4 year old son of Mrs. Bert Slay saved his mother after a windmill collapsed and buried her. He used a box and post to lift debris, then rang the rural telephone and cried for help. A neighbor on the line summoned a physician and assistors arrived to find Mrs. Slay badly injured but alive.
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Claude
Tex
Bert Slay
Slay
Police cordon seals Blue Ridge awaiting killer’s identity
Local police notified and Houston officers arrived with Sheriff Binford. Fort Bend Sheriff Collins joined the search as a cordon sealed Blue Ridge, preventing exit while a house to house sweep was conducted but yielded no solid lead beyond a description from the Allen boy.
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Houston
T. A. Binford
H. W. Collins
Fort Bend County
Blue Ridge
Allen Boy
No Worms in a Healthy Child Tonic Claim
A medical advertisement promotes Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a regular remedy for children troubled by worms. It asserts healthy color, improved digestion, and general strengthening after two to three weeks, claiming Nature will dispel worms and restore perfect health. Price five cents per bottle.
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GROVE
Marlow Presbyterian Church Meeting Begun in Weeknight Services
The Marlow Presbyterian Church invites all to a week of services starting Monday night the 21st with preaching each night at 7 30. H R McFadyen is the pastor guiding the gatherings.
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Marlow Presbyterian Church
No Worms tonic claim described in old remedy text
An archaic promotional item asserts that Grove's Tasteless chill tonic improves digestion and blood quality. It targets children with stomach disturbance and worm concerns, recommending regular use for two to three weeks to improve health and general strength.
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Clancy
Percy L. ‘Crosby
The
McCill Nowspaper Syndicate
Timmie
Robert L. Kirby
Blue Ridge Bank
Houston Allen
Allen
Young Allen
C. C. Nash
R. M. Harvey
Bayer
Schuman-Hink
Baylor College
Jackson & Halsey
Belton, Tenas
R. Lyles
Cameron
Texas
Milam County Battery
T. C. Whites
H. R. McFadyen
C. F
Charlie Swipe T
Noble
Jim F. Chadwick
Sec
T’y
Chichesters Pills
Mazda
A. W. Luckett
Cameron, Texas
Universal
Ford
Chambers
Hefley Motor
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