Mexia Educator Named Del Rio Schools Chief
Roy M. Andrews of Mexia arrives to assume duties as head of the Del Rio Independent School District. He plans meetings with his successor J. Cochran and vows to meet Del Rio citizens as the town grows. Andrews holds a Southwestern University A degree and an MS from Stanford, served 22 months in World War I, and expects a busy lead up to the September 9 start of school.
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Roy M. Andrews
Mexia
del Rio Independent
J. Cochran
Andrews
del Rio
Mr Andrews
Hn Andrews
Mr. Andrews
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Stanford University
California
E. P. Cudderly
School of Education
San Antonio
Leon Springs
165Th
Prigade
Camp Travis
Air Service
W. M. White
FE. P. Cudderly
Bchco of Education
Jesse B. Sears
Palo Alto
Cal
Cochran
Taylor Improves After Eight Days In State of Coma
Edward Taylor 35 an employee of Val Verde Irrigation Company shows signs of regaining consciousness after eight days in a coma at Williams Sanitarium. He was injured when his horse fell pinning him, an accident following a prior neck injury from a fall near Carrizo Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Taylor
Val Verde Irrigation Company
Williams Sanitarium
Taylor
Carrizo Springs
Mrs Clingman's Daughter Recovering After Illness
Mrs T F Clingman and her daughter Dorothy returned Sunday night from San Antonio where Dorothy had been in a hospital seriously ill but is now completely recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Clingman
San Antonio
Dorothy
Plans for Style Show Are Near Completion
Jimmy Rodgers the Blue Yodeler arrived in Del Rio with his manager about two oclock this afternoon. Unclear how long he will stay or if he will perform. Rodgers has gained national fame with his yodeling songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Rodgers
del Rio
Rodgers
Ozona Delays Street Paving and Del Rio Events Planned
A paving plan for Ozona streets was delayed awaiting the Southwest Sewer Company project. County officials will survey streets to estimate costs, while Del Rio prepares Sept 12 events including a sponsor election for the fire department and a window display contest with prizes and cooperative citywide participation.
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Ozona
Aus
Commissioners Court
Scott Peters
Southwest Sewer Company of
Dallas
Mr. Peters
Peters
Davidson
del Rio
Retail Merchants Association
Chamber of Commerce
Venus
del Rio Volunteer Fire Department
Sheep and Goataisers' Association
Caimpaicn
Official Count Given Vote For 2 Amendments
Austin reports the official tally on July 16 amendments shows supporters abandoned hope as counties withheld reports. The two amendments would raise the governor’s salary to 10 000 and boost Supreme Court judges to nine with more measures planned for November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Supreme Court
University of Texas
State Supreme Court
Fire Destroys Car and Garage On Kelly Ranch
Fire of unknown origin broke out at Martin Kelly ranch near Comstock Saturday morning between 7 and 8 o clock. The garage and a new car were destroyed with an estimated loss around $5 000. Neighbors rushed to the blaze to prevent it spreading to the home located half a mile from Comstock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Kelly
Comstock
Kelly
Kelly Ranch
Max Stool in New York City For Purchases
Mr and Mrs Max Stool of the Guarantee Store are in New York and other Eastern markets to buy fall and winter goods. They report markets teem with excellent selections of fall and winter fashions and send greetings to friends in Del Rio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Max Stool
Guarantee Store
New York
del Rio
Four Killed in Texas Weekend Auto Wrecks
A series of Texas road crashes over the weekend left four dead and 27 injured. Dallas youth Katherine May White, 19, died when the car overturned. Arlington Carling Pent, 59, was killed when his vehicle left the highway. Jaco Floyd Beebe, 12, of Granger, died as a truck overturned. W. R. Hicks, 45, of Camey Spur, perished in a street intersection collision.
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United Press
Texas
Katherine May White
Dallas
Arlington Carling Pent
Jaco
Floyd Beebe
Granger
Wat
W. R. Hicks
Camey Spur
Barksdale Youth Hlas Arm Broken In Bench Mishap
T. P. Barksdale arrived from his ranch in Mexico when his son Thomas fell from a horse injuring his arm. Dr Geo W Cox set the break. Mrs C P Dismukes and Miss Elizabeth Dismukes of Rockspring arrived to stay with the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barksdale
Hlas
T. P. Barksdale
Mexico
Thomas
Geo. W. Cox
C. P. Dismukes
Elizabeth Dismukes
State of Texas Clears Books as New Year Begins
Texas ends its fiscal year with 22.53 million in appropriations and unexpended rural school funds. Tomorrow a six member State game commission takes control with A E B Wood as chairman and Willy Tucker as directing secretary. A barber board also becomes effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Austin
State of Texas
State Game Department
State Game Commission
A. E B. Wood
Granger
Willy Tucker
Daniels Makes New Speed Run from Amarillo to Del Rio
R L Daniels of Amarillo and M D Daniels of this city completed a car run from Amarillo to Del Rio in 14 hours 12 minutes. They used a Master Six Country Club Buick Coupe leaving 9 52 p m Friday and reaching Del Rio at 9 04 a m Saturday. Four intermediate stops occurred Plainview Lubbock Big Springs and San Angelo where a flat tire caused a delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Daniels
Amarillo
M. D. Daniels
Amrillo
del Rio
Laverahl
W. F. Littleton
Mi Coe
City Tax Deadlines Near as Penalties Loom
City tax payments lag with about half unpaid and five days left to avoid penalties. J Boehot reports roughly fifty percent of taxes due have not been paid this week while payments overall show improvement. final payment date without penalty is next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Boehot
Boehot
Rodeo Events Banned Under Texas Break Law
Aut SALAS reports rigid enforcement of a Texas law prohibiting prize fights and betting in rodeo events. The statute bars cash or valuables tied to competition outcomes and penalties range up to $100 to $500. A recent Dallas incident involving a Keher-Travagel fight prompted sheriff and state officials to scrutinize rodeo activities and potential penalties.
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Otiers
Eny
Yielpers
Dallas
Dallais
Yeporto
Rodteg
Bite Fair
Texas
Somme
Toriekman
Sheri Mel Hood
Jude
New York
Peace Disturbers Plead Guilty in Corporate Court
Three Mexicans entered guilty pleas in a corporate court this morning for creating unnecessary noise. The defendants were charged with disturbances related to the incident.
Derby crash Near Columbus City Grounds Halt Trial Flight
Ruth Nichols of Foye New York was eliminated from the women's air derby after her plane crashed during a trial spin at the municipal airport. The craft struck a factor near the runway and overturned. Nichols was uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ruth Nichols
Foye
New York
Livestock Market Report From National Bank Feed Lot
Noon cattle and calf sales show 16 090 cattle 2 509 calves holdovers Aged steers and yearlings steady to strong grassers slow stock steady bulls strong weighty calves steady to 50 cents higher Vealers readying for sale high top fed steers 159 dollars Sheep 7 000 holdovers lambs steady to 100 cents higher Colorado lambs 15 20 best natives 12 00 meat sales 11 50 to 12 00 Lop owes 9 25
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bansas Cey
Colorado
Johnnie Justes Boxing Prospects in Villa Acuna Note
Former Tejas University athlete Johnnie Estes arrives in Del Rio seeking a boxing match in Villa Acuna. He fought pro since February and aims for Tulsa dates after Dallas rings. Local fans push for Fort Clark or El Paso opponents to lure him to Villa Acuna before Tulsa work.
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Johnnie Kates
Tejas University
del Rio
Villa Acuna
Betts
Texas
Februky
Dallas
Gow
Exits
Bob
Jack Estes
Longhorn
Boston
Tulsa
Okdahons
Delfic
Denver
Ione
Chicago
Prisk Atterants
Estes
Sperling
Fort Clark
el Paso
Meret Estes
Texas Oklahoma border dispute aired in Austin
An Austin hearing by a Senate authorized committee discussed adjusting the Texas Oklahoma boundary. The panel heard testimony on property rights, taxes, and potential transfer of land valued at about 46 000 acres along the eastern border. Oklahoma offered to buy territorial rights while both states seek clarity on the 100th meridian and Red River alignment.
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United Freak
Austin
Oklahoma
Texas
Oklahonm
Walter Woodward
Coleman
Worlward
Moody
Tesmon
Sollte
Olahoora
Ranin
New Boarney Lopes
United States
Tetas
Okla Homa
Teste -Ponberdie
Red River
Thirteen Births and Twins Record at City Clerk Office
Thirteen births were recorded in August at the city clerk office with two sets of twins. Most newborns are noted as Mexican, and several records date back to 1899. Many entries were filed by affidavit for passport purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Ohio Merchant And Family to Locate in City
Mr and Mrs Gus Buchy arrive in Del Rio from Greenville Ohio to make the city their future home. The Netts family hosts the newcomers. Mrs Buchy and Mr Netts are sisters. Buchy sold his grocery and meat business in Ohio and moved after hearing of Del Rio’s opportunities. The Buchys have two boys. The Netts live in the community. Mr Netts works with Bell Real Estate and Mrs Netts teaches English at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Buchy
del Rio
Greenville
Oho
J. C. Netts
Buchy
Mr. Netts
Greeville
Ohio
Net
Grannis Donates Seven Volumes to Local Library
W. B. Grannis of Del Rin donates seven volumes to the community library enriching its range of literature. The donation will be added to the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Main Street this afternoon, continuing a pattern of contributions that support the public library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brary
W. B. Grams
del Rin
Grannis
Thebrary
Chamber of Commerce
Main Street
Auto Licenses Issued Fall Short of Monthly Average
County tax collector John W. Almond reports last week issued licenses for eleven new automobiles, bringing the month’s total to 46 cars and five new trucks. The figures run slightly below the month’s general average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Tak
John W. Almond
Weather Summary for Southern Plains and West Texas
Forecast covers Aug 26 to Aug 31. Generally fair tonight and Tuesday in West and East Texas. Southern Plains weak systems with chances of showers to the west end of the north portion. Temperatures near normal with no tropical disturbances reported.
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West
East Texas
Southern Plains
Gulf States
Rocky Mountain
Plateau
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