National Guards Quell Town Trouble Over Negro Labor
A detachment of National Guardsmen from Camp Pike at Little Rock was ordered to Lonoke County to quell trouble between unemployed drought stricken farmers and a construction firm over hiring Black workers from outside the county on a state highway. Gunfire occurred last night. no injuries reported. The guard unit, including a captain and 14 enlisted men, was deployed after threats of reprisals following disputes over wage and labor practices.
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National Guardsmen
Camp Pike
Little Rock
Ube
Pierre
McRae
Woof Waggoner
Uecanelcietis Company
Lonoke County
Fairfax Captain Acquitted in Steamer Crash Tragedy
Washington reports that Arthie Bo Brooks of the steamer Fairfax was acquitted of all guilt in the June 16 crash near Scituate Massachusetts that killed several people. The acquittal was issued by the Steam Boat Inspection Service of the Commerce Department.
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Washington
Bo Brooks
Fairfax
Scituate Mass
Steam- Boat Inspection Service
Comheree Department
Start Paving On Brackett Street
The city announces paving will begin on Brackett Street within days as Aut.o-Pav plans proceed on the Del Rio San Antonio highway under engineer T Arneson. Simultaneously a petition circulates asking the city council to pave Ann Street which runs perpendicular to Spring Street on the highway route.
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del Rio-San Antonio
T. Arneson
Ann Street
Spring Street
Brackettville Welcomes New Bakery Shop
A new Brackettville bakery opens with support from local businessman Gerald Kamps. The shop expands the town’s commercial life and aims to serve residents with fresh baked goods.
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Brackettville
Aug
Gerald Kamps
Jewelry ownership declines in Montgomery County
In Chawfordsville Indiana the Montgomery county assessor reports that over 90 000 residents live in the county but only 233 testified under oath that they owned jewelry. The list includes 33 names from the 1929 roster.
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Chawfordsville
Ind
Montgomery County
Permit Granted for Emma Serafine Residence Project
A building permit was issued to Emma Serafine on Wednesday morning for a $3,500 residence at the corner of Griner and Ney. The plan calls for a stucco home on a two-lot site with two lots total, occupying a corner location.
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Emma Serafine
Griner and Ney
Child hurt when thrown from car near Abilene
An 18 month old boy, son of J H Fulkerson of Colorado City, Texas, was hurled from a car three miles west of Abilene. He suffered a slight brain concussion and minor bruises but survived after treatment at a hospital. He was not missed for 39 minutes after the fall as the limp child rolled to the pavement.
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Abilene
Here
J. H. Fulkerson
Colorado
Teas
Fulkerson
Merchants Plan Elaborate Exhibition in Del Rio
Del Rio merchants announce a second annual Fall Opening and Style Show set for September 23. John Rowland leads the program committee with Ralph Johns and HG Meyer heading arrangements and display efforts. A finance chair and subcommittees will be named, while promoters urge broad citizen support citing last year’s unanimous success.
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del Rio
Val Verde
John Rowland
Retail Merchants Association
Chamber of Commerce
Ralph Johns
Central Power and Light Company
HG. Meyer
J. C. Penney Company
A. G Fdawards Insurance
Last Rites For T S Williamson Set For Today
Williamson rancher and sheep industry partner of J R Hamilton dies after months of illness. Survived by widow Laura West Williamson three daughters son Clifford and extended relatives. Funeral at Deven Yates Panera Home today at 6 with Rev James M Justice officiating.
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Rhemac Sheppard Williamson
Deven- Yates Panera
James M Justice
Sanderson
Charles Nixon
Williamson
J. R. Hamilton
Mills Realty Company
Clyde Millsetree
Laura West
San Anguo
Lela
Lorain
Annie May
Clifford
Ome Meter
Lena Smith
Grand Saline
Texas
Hugh Williamson
Carixbad
Seek Life Term For Kidnapper of 10-Year-Old Girl
In Valparaiso Indiana prosecutors said they will seek life imprisonment for Claude Dellinger a demented farm hand who kidnapped 10-year-old Betty Ann Foster claiming he loved her The child testified she was treated kindly during captivity and Dellinger wailed I dont care what happens if I cant have Betty.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Claude Dellinger
Betty Ann Foster
Betty
Dellinger
Livestock Market Report Shows Mixed Steady to Higher Prices
Livestock market notes lambs in Utah steady with top on lambs at nine dollars while sheep receipts reach four thousand. Marieton natives show uneven sales with prices steady to twenty five cents higher. Stockers and feeders weaken to twenty five cents lower as fed steers bring about eleven seventy five and heavy steers around eleven sixty. Cattle receipts total ten thousand with calves two thousand five hundred and 509 holdovers. Hog receipts near five thousand with an active opening.
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Utah
Marieton
Brackettville Schools Set to Open September 15
Brackettville schools will start on September 15 per school board secretary W. W. Price. Board president is C. L. St. John with A. R. Davis as superintendent. A new high school building, costing about $49,000, will be ready around September 5 and includes four classrooms and an auditorium, with construction planned in 35 working days.
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Ckettville
Brackettville
W. W. Price
C. L. St. John
A. R. Davis
Hay Blaze Destroys Sixty Tons At Carrizo Springs Farm
A fire on the Charlie Harris farm east of Carrizo Springs destroyed sixty tons of hay early Tuesday. The blaze origin is unknown and the loss was partially covered by insurance.
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Carrizo Springs
Charlies Harris
Church Night on Devils River at the club grounds
The Devil's River church holds its final summer program on the Devil's River club grounds. Bring children for a 6 o'clock swim followed by a basket meal. A Camp Fire Program follows. Pastor Charles Nixon urges all to attend.
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Devil's River
Devil's River Club
Charles Nixon
Best Home and School Compare
The fragment discusses one idea about home and school quality, noting that other factors being equal, differences may hinge on conditions or resources. It presents no clear events, dates, or named entities.
65 Pound Catfish Sold Across Rio Grande Near Santa Maria
A 65 pound catfish caught on the Mexican side near Santa Maria was brought to Del Rio alive for sale. The fisherman paid customs duties of about 1 cent per pound. The fish could have claimed rights on the Mexican side as well.
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Rio Grande
Santa Maria
del Rio
Brackett Jur y Convicts Mayes In Check Case
Foley Mayes, 32, married father of two, is sentenced to two years in the penitentiary in Judge Joseph Jones's district court for swindling. The case stems from a 15 mares sale to M. L. Deats on Oct 15 with a $150 check that bounced at Mason State Bank. An additional swindling indictment involving a $543 check to A. M Slater is pending. Cruz Diaz, charged with embezzlement, may go to trial Thursday. The Kennedy versus T and N O livestock transit suit also went to trial Wednesday.
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Brackettville
Foley Mayes
Joseph Jones
John L. Douson
del Rio
Mayes
Llano
M. L. Deats
Deats
Mason State Bank
A. M Slater
Cruz Diaz
H A. Kennedy
Oklahoma Farmers Face Winter Aid Need for Livestock
Extension director D P Trent reports to the State Growth Commission that improved conditions boost morale but about 30,000 Oklahomans will require outside financial aid to provide food for livestock and their families this coming winter.
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Oklahoma
D P Trent
Oklahoma A and M. College
Trent
Justice of Peace Thirty Years Seeks Re election
Kerrville Aug 27 For 30 years justice of the peace in Kerr Eile precinct No 1 Kerr County Judge E Hugh Turner is making the race for re election He has had no opponent in the last 15 years and has been opposed only twice in three decades of service His candidacy is subject to voter action on November 4 Turner is regarded as a veteran Texas justice and once paid a fine in his own court.
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Kerrville
Tennessee Mayor 63 Takes Bride of 16 in Paris
Paris Tenn Aug 27 The wealthy 63 year old mayor McNiell of Part marries 16 year old Miss Clark after moving wedding date to dodge protests. The ceremony at a friend’s home attended by four people including the girl’s aunt and uncle.
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Paris Tenn
Part
McNiell
Henry
Miss Clark
James Bishop
James Bishop, the Girl's Uncle and Aunt Mayor McNiell
Mr. McNicll
Polly
Victory of Ross Sterling in Texas Democratic runoff
Analysis of county returns shows Ross Sterling swept the state in the Democratic runoff with strong showings in Houston area and large counties while Panhandle and South Plains districts varied. Sterling carried Potter and Hale counties despite earlier weak first primary results. Ferguson’s wife won Collingsworth, yet Sterling gained in several Clint Small turf counties.
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Ross Sterling
Ross Shaw Sterling
Texas
Houston
Sterling
Clint Small
Panhandle
South Plains
Donley County
Hale County
Houston Man
Ferguson
James E. Ferguson
Collingsworth County
Mr. Sterlink
Highway Commission
Potter County
Amarillo
Floyd County
Perguson
Childress County
Blame Triangle for Killing in Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie Texas August 27 Bullard a line tester for a construction company fatally shot Carl Cochran brother of Deputy constable H T Cochran as he drove away Cochran died three hours later in a Dallas hospital Bullard jailed charged with murder Curtis assistant district attorney quoted Bullard as saying Cochran drove to the Bullard home and Mrs Bullard got out of the car Bullard said he called for Cochran to halt then fired into the car Cochran drove away Bullard followed in his own car two miles away Bullard overtook Cochran called an ambulance and notified officers
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Grand Praribe
Texas
Carl Cochran
H. T. Cochran
Bullard
Dallas
Cochran
Will Curtis
New Superintendent Named for Alpine Schools
Alpine announces D. M. Majors as the new superintendent in place for the upcoming school year starting September 8. Majors arrives from Groesbeck where he led as superintendent for eight years. Horace Oliver will serve as principal for ninth through eleventh grades at the college.
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Alpine
D. M. Majors
Majors
Groesbeck
College
Horace Oliver
Alpine Ranchman Found Dead Near Brother's Ranch House
Alpine reports ranchman Joe Walker aged 45 was found dead Tuesday near the ranch house of his brother Lee Walker southeast of Alpine. Authorities investigate the death as a rancher casualty at the family property.
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Alpine
Joe Walker
Lee Walker
Oil Producers Bring Dispute to Rail Commission
Panhandle oil producers air their differences before the State Railroad Commission in Austin on August 27 08 over proposed cuts and pricing adjustments affecting regional crude outputs.
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Austin
Panhandle
Airec
State Railroad Commission
Pheasant Crop Promises Record Yield in Plankinton South Dakota
The hot weather and lack of hail helped pheasant nesting in Plankinton. A large crop of young birds is reported with flocks visible along byways. Second and third hatchings noted as hens raise more youngsters.
Amarillo Grand Jury Delays Indictment in Bombing Death
Amarillo August 27 grand jury adjourned with no action in the murder case of A. J. D. Payne the local attorney accused in the June 12 bombing that killed his wife and maimed his son. Witnesses examined remain limited as twostore employees connected to the dynamite purchase are expected to testify.
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Amarillo
A. J D. Payne
A. D. Payne Jr
Payne
Borger
Grand Jury
W. N. Thompson
Justice Court
J. L. Duflot
West Texas State Teachers College
Canyon
Oxton Held On Check Charge In San Antonio
F N Oxton of Brackettville faced three complaints for swindling over 90 dollars by check in San Antonio. The July checks for 60 75 and 75 dollars bore hotel house checks with a bank name and bank notations reading account closed. Bonds set at 300 dollars each.
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Kk. N. Oxton
San Antonio
F. N. Oxton
Brackettville
Court of Justice of the Peace
Louis F Boltz
Ginter
First State Bank of Brackettville
Dietel Seeks Legislative Seat Against Petsch in 85th District
Fredericksburg publisher William Dietel announced his independent candidacy for legislative representative from the 85th district. He opposes Alfred P. C. Petsch, longtime supporter of Governor David and Ross Sterling. The district includes Gillespie Kendall Blanco and Llano counties.
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Fredericksburg
William Dietel
Alfred P. C. Petsch
David and
Ross Sterling
House
Gillespie
Kendall
Blanco
Liane
Rain In Uvalde Report Missing Key Details
Rain in Uvalde reports a 38 inch measurement northwest of the city with the last rainfall on August 1 and unclear continuation. The fragmentary item notes prior precipitation but lacks complete figures or dates for the latest event.
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Uvalde
Negro Stabbed in Heart Survives After Emergency Operation
Houston awaiting news after Thorton Bass, a Negro truck driver, was stabbed near the heart by a Black assailant during a robbery of 40 dollars. Dr. J T Darwin performed an incision to tie the severed artery, saving Bass’s life despite near-fatal injuries.
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Houston
UPA
Thorton Bass
J. T. Darwin
Local School Opens September 29 In Del Rio
Public schools in Del Rio will start September 29 according to Sam Walk president of the school board. After talks with the contractor and resolving construction issues remodelling of the current high school and addition to North Heights will be rushed to finish. The new high school is not expected to be ready until about December 20.
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del Rio
Sam Walk
North Heights
Ranch Employee Hurt by Rocking Accident at Comstock Ranch
Clemente Lopez, injured after a horse incident, was struck by a rock. Raymundo Hinojosa, arrested for aggravated assault, posted $200 bond and is released. Lopez remains in hospital after being brought in days ago. both men work at the Kelly ranch near Comstock.
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Clemente Lopez
Raymundo Hinojosa
Hinojosa
Lopez
Kelly Ranch
Comstock
Girl Kills Admirer Freed by Jurors in Georgia
THOMASTON GA Aug 27 Daily Goins 15 shot to death middle aged admirer How ell Swain tried to force her into his car was acquitted of first degree murder by a Superior Court jury. The girl said Swain cursed her and she then got her father shotgun and killed him.
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Thomaston
Howell Swain
Swain
Inventor Visits Del Rio Seeks Mexican backing for auto motor
Enrique Bravo of Los Angeles and relative of Roberto Barrero halted in Del Rio on a trip toward Mexico City to pitch a new automobile motor he claims to have perfected. He is joined by the Mexican vice consul from Los Angeles on special leave.
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Enrique Bravo
Los Angeles
Roberto Barrero
del Rio
Mexico City
Bravo
Prisoners Served By Blue Cross in County Jail
Prisoners in the county jail were served coffee on Tuesday as part of a Blue Cross program. The event involved inmates and staff and highlighted community health initiatives.
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Blue Cross
Mexican Blue Cross
Marriage License Notice for Bochat and Bode Couple
Notices of intention to marry filed by Harry Bochat and Esther Bode. Public record details their intent and filing dates within local civil registry procedures.
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Harry Bochat
Esther
Bode
Weather notes and local moves in Del Rio area
Del Rio and vicinity expect generally fair weather tonight with partly cloudy Thursday and a few thundershowers. High yesterday reached 90, low 73. Local movers include Roy Andrews and Mr and Mrs H. K. Sellers moving into a home on Central Street.
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del Rio
Mr. and
Mow
Roy Mr. Andrews
H. KE. Sellers
Central Street
Aia
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T.S. Williamson
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Justice of Peace
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Triangle
Grand Prairie
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West Texas
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