Schools Show Increase in Student Enrollment in Val Verde County
County scholastic records for 1928 and 1929 show total students rising from 3,263 to 3,540, a net gain of 277. Del Rio Independent district climbs from 1,586 to 1,671, up 85. Plans call for a September county institute at Del Rio High School with 26 teachers in common districts and 37 total teachers countywide. Toyci Andrews becomes Del Rio schools head, replacing J. C Cochran. Additional schools listed include Langtry, Jones, Juno, Pumpville, Pandale, and Comstock handling varying staffing.
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Val Verde County
del Rio Independent
del Rio High School
San Felipe
Langtry
del Rio
Comistock
Com- Stock
Hill
Toyci Andrews
J. C Cochran
Mexia
Comstock
Jones
Juno
Pumpville
Pandale
Langtry Social Notes From Del Rio Visitations
Mrs. Joe Williams spent Monday in Del Rio with Lillie Burdwell Ethel and Angie Billings and Tom Payne from Del Rio. Miss Viola Shaw and Dorothy Shaw visited relatives and returned home Wednesday. Dorothy stayed. Mrs. Willie Shaw and child joined for a Marfa trip. Charles Schnaubert Sr. returned from Del Rio. Various locals attended a ball game at Del Rio and a bridge party in Comstock. 42 and other entertainments noted.
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Joe Williams
del Rio
Lillie Burdwell
Ethel
Angie Billings
Tom Payne
E. A. Burdwell
Viola Shaw
Dorothy Shaw
Cline
Dorothy
Willie Shaw
Connie Hodge
Lowe
Ganderson
Homer Frost
Eddie Davis
T. W. Brown
Charles Schnaubert
Tom and
Dick Brite
Brite Ranch
Comstock
Diet of Water Keeps Man Alive After Fall From Horse
Edward Talver lies unconscious for the sixth day at Williams Sanitarium after a horse fall last Monday. He has received only water by spoon, with no nourishment, while his condition and recovery remain uncertain.
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del Ris
Edward Talver
Williams Sanitarium
Divorce Plea Filed By Mrs Mary Lee Ray Against A H Ray
In a district clerk filing Mrs Mary Lee Ray seeks to end her marriage to A H Ray who does not reside in the county. She alleges the husband became angry over a failed alarm clock and abused her with curses fists and choking attempts. The couple have two children.
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Mary Lee Ray
Marrieze
A. H. Ray
Youth Confesses Car Theft Across States
A youth named Albert Gould, 17, confessed stealing a Ford coupe in Lamesa California on a prior date. Telegrams from Alameda and Yuma sheriffs confirm the theft and storage location, with Gould claiming to travel from San Francisco to New York and waiving extradition until California officers arrive.
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H. L. Bridge
Lamesa
Cal
Aue
Albert Gould
Lamets
Jy Gannee
Californa
Yuma
Ab Lamesa
Gan Diegs
New York City
San Prencisco
New York
California
Coahuila to Name Governor Solans This Sunday
In Coahuila the governor and nine state legislature seats will be chosen tomorrow as Sunday voting arrives. Candidate activity intensifies with Villa Acuña host to campaign speeches by rival hopefuls Nazario Ortiz of the National Revolutionary party and Solans.
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Coahuila
Mexico
Villa
Christian Church Reopens After Vacation Pastor Returns
The recudal preaching services resume tomorrow as the pastor and family return from vacation. Pastor T. S. Stauffer invites church members and friends to attend Bible School and morning worship. The after vacation sermon is based on Peter’s words I Go Fishing.
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Peter
T. S. Stauffer
Postman G H Wright Covers Vast Service Miles
Taylor Texas August 24 G H Wright a local postman notes in nearly two decades of service he has walked about 14 to 15 miles daily totaling roughly 115 400 miles far exceeding four trips around the world his statement reflects long tenure and dedication to mail delivery.
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Taylor
Tex
G. H. Wright
Del Rio to Test Cows for Bad Cattle Disease Monday
State expert Dr. A H Hughes will test all dairy cattle serving Del Rio on Monday and inspect non dairy cows upon request. Testing is free. cattle found diseased will be slaughtered with owners receiving indemnity.
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A. H. Hughes
del Rio
B. # Orr
City Health
Tr Hughes
Juju Be Tree in Del Rio Yard Draws Curious Attention
Mrs. J Hymans of West Greenwood reports a Juju Be tree in her yard that bears fruit resembling dates in appearance and apple in taste. Planted eight years ago from a nursery, the tree has attracted many Del Rio residents who are welcome to view the plant at her home.
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del Rio
Revival and Meirth Conference at First Methodist Church
The pastor notes a well attended revival at Pandale with Rev. H W Petty and praise for the Western spirit. August attendance rises with new members in Sunday School and church. Next Sunday marks Meurth Quarterly Conference with officers elected and a sermon by Rev. L A Spellman. visitors welcomed.
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Pandale
H.W Petty
Comstock
First Methodist Church
Meurth
L. A. Spellman
del Rio
Chas. Nixon
Gas Franchise Granted For Fort Stockton
Prospects bright for gas service before winter. City commissions grant franchise to Dr. J A Webb of Minden Louisiana and Del Poeman of Fort Stockton. Gas piped from Webb farm well seven miles west near Lake Leon with an estimated daily flow of 7 060 000 cubic feet of sweet gas.
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Fort Stockton
J. A. Webb
Minden
del Poeman
Webb
Lake Leon
Bobby Cannon Named Mission Sages Coach
Bobby Cannon, former Texas University athlete and Del Rio coach, is announced as the new head coach of the Mission Sages. He succeeds Claure de Kellam who resigns to take a San Antonio post. Cannon has a history of championship teams at Del Rio and Brackridge Wick and will begin duties on September 2.
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Bobby Cannon
Texas University
del Rio
Mission Sages
Cannon
Claure de Kellam
Mission
Kellani
Exon University
Cannon We
Lorghorn
Wid
Billy Diseh
Weary Champioolps
Brackeridge Wick
San Antonio
Dentron
Peacock Miliary Academy
Meanager
del Rio Cowboys
Cowboys
Dorr Stewart
Wmerrmrnlie
Pendenthls
Rocknes Wine -Morrison
Pallas
Texas Usiniversity
Rio Grande Valley
Mire Sweeps Past Spokane Mile Section
Firemen volunteers risked their lives to move bedridden patients and an occupied diplomat from a hospital path to a roaring blaze in Spokane. The heroic action prevented a ten acre tract of mills, offices, buildings, and a hospital from destruction.
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Spokane
Watt
Del Rio Schools Set for Opening of 1424-25 Year
Del Rio schools prepare for a new year with a 1 071 enrollment, repairs at several buildings, and a large capital project near the athletic park. Football practice under Coach Anthony is vigorous with two daily sessions and new shoulder pads issued.
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del Rio Independent
Interia
Igh Schoo
Poms Strone
Anthony
Bis
Sessier
Roy MM. Andrews
Suorerds J. Cochran Se Superiitan
Montgomery Ward Building Foundation Underway
Excavation work has begun on the foundation of the Montgomery Ward Building on the site of the Old Grand Leader store. Provisional concrete forms line the front of the lot as preparatory work progresses. The Dulduyre structure is being erected by Max Stor for Montgomery Ward and Company.
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Montgomery Ward
Grand Leader
Luther
Form
Dulduyre
Cartpiete
Montgomery Ward and Company
Max Stor
State taxes to total 28 million under new rates
Austin report shows state taxes to be collected totaling 28,182,234 dollars under updated rates. The State automatic tax board finalized the plan by setting the state school tax at 31 cents per hundred dollars of property valuation.
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Austin
Aus
State Automatic Tax Board
Davis Plans Purchase of Waco Plane
Emery Davis of Vinegarong and Val Verde County Commissioner has completed aviation training and purchased a new Waco plane. Tom Kennedy says delivery will occur after a trip to the Troy factory, with flights to Cleveland and Del Rio planned for further checks on a proposed flying school in Del Rio. Kennedy notes aviation interest may support a local flying school offering two instructors and mechanics for two planes. The $500 course includes 10 hours of solo flying and standard instruction.
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Emery Davis
Vinegarong
Val Verde
University Airport
Austin
Tom Kennedy
Kennedy
Troy
Cleveland
Eannei
Mexican City bridge permit confirmed for Rio Grande span
A Mexican government confirmation of a permit for an International Bridge across the Rio Grande at Del Rio was reported. The Citizens Bridge Company notes the bridge, begun earlier, would be formally opened this spring on the Fourth of July with the first low water connection completed in 1923 and the permanent steel structure built later by the local firm.
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Evening News
Rio Grande
del Rio
Citizens Bridge Company
Army Deserter Captured Here
Deserter from the army post was captured here Friday night after officers traced a man to railroad yards. The prisoner, described as a youth of about twenty, was brought to the station where a reward of 100 dollars was posted for deserters. The case follows routine government procedures.
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Fits
Fc. Monerare
Tom. Meyers
Tusk
Army
Martin
R A C cancels delay request for Schneider Cup races
The Royal Aero Club of England refused Italy's bid to postpone the Schneider Cup races set for September 10 after pilot Giuseppe Motta died Thursday in a test flight. Italy may withdraw from the event as a consequence.
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London
Anz
Royal Aero Club of Enclind
Jaly
Guisephe Motta
Italy
New Routing Considered for Highway 3 Near Uvalde
Special Correspondent reports the Texas Highway Commission weighs abandoning the present route north of the Southern Pacific tracks between Habinal and D H a nis for a southern route. A letter to Dolph Briscoe from Highway Engineer Gibb Gilchrist discusses completing a three mile gap at D Hanis and eliminating a grade crossing by rerouting Highway 3 south of the tracks toward Sabinal.
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Uvalde
Southern Pacific
Habinal
D'Hanis
Dolph Briscoe
Brete
Gibb Gilchrist
State Highway Commission
Briscoe
Hanis
Medina County
Id' Hanis
Point Weet
D'Fanis
Nortow
Sabinal 2
Tas
Doncithering Placiie Tre
Hague reparations conference makes initial progress
In The Hague a first agreement on reparations was reached with Britain France Belgium and others, agreeing to protocol coverage on key questions. The protocol addresses Britain’s main objection to the Yow plan, preventing a disaster in the conference.
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The
Hague
Ide Fernation
Britain
France
Belejuny
Weather forecast for West and East Texas tonight and Sunday
Delio and Vicinity expect generally fair conditions tonight. West Texas remains mostly clear with fair conditions tonight and Sunday. East Texas will be partly cloudy with scattered showers on the coast tonight and Sunday. Temperature changes expected to be little across the region.
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Delio and Vicinity
Gaycay
West Texas
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Cereen
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Nome
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Atar
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Villa Acuns
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del Tia
Khe
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GAS Pranchise
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Hannding
DAVIS
Waco Plane
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Tridge Pormet
Schneider
Fire Dept
Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants’ Association
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