Regional Wool Co-op Advances Reach Val Verde County
The Southwest Texas Wool and Mohair Marketing Corporation reports pre shearing advances for Val Verde County wool growers totaled 44 800 50 with about 20 000 more awaiting national approval. Mohair advances remain minor at 350. Texas received 7 744 407 19 of the national total and advocates say prices have risen slightly due to cooperative policies. Judge Roger Gills notes the policy aims to keep sales above advances while mills drive purchases.
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Val Verde County
Southwest Wool and Mohatt Corporation
Lile & Almond
Natioral
Texas
Co-Op
Thental
Texas Wool and Mohair Marketing Corporation
Roger Gills
National Wool and Mohai Marketing Corporation
United States
Midair
Judge Gills
Cotulla Woman Dies Of Gunshot Wounds
Mrs Mararet Alderman wife of a prominent La Salle County ranchman died at her Cotulla area home from a gunshot wound believed to be self inflicted after illness and concerns about personal safety. Local authorities investigated the incident as a possible self harm case.
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Cotulla
Mararet Alderman
la Salle County
Lamb Menu Planned For Local Rotary In Roswell Dining Room
Del Rio Rotary Club will serve lamb to members biweekly after a resolution passed at the Wednesday luncheon at Hotel Roswell. EB Fawcett and W B Stevenson outlined the Eat More Lamb club goals in Val Verde County and noted about half the funds were raised locally for the advertising drive.
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del Rio Rotary Club
Hotel Roswell
EB. K. Fawcett
W. 8
Stevenson
Val Verde County
Steverton
Inauguration Carnival for Villa Acuna Mayor Valdez
The inauguration for Valeriano Valdez as president of Villa Acuna includes a 12 o clock oath by Coach Mexno, a plaza band concert to 1 a.m., courthouse services, speeches, revelry, and a Thursday schedule with park games and a street dance on Main Street plus a special Casino Club dance for officials and the new mayor.
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Dente
Villa Acuna
Mexno
Mornish
Casino Club
San Angelo Airport Bond Plan Defeated
San Angelo residents rejected a $76,000 airport bond plan to refund the general fund 30000 and pay 35000 to subscribers with 10000 for airport improvements. The vote was 517 for and 699 against. A concurrent charter amendment to strengthen airport authority was defeated 726 to 523.
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San Angelo
Panther shot on local ranch after livestock attacks
A seven foot panther weighing 130 pounds was killed Monday morning on the R B Kothman ranch near Pearsall after it had been killing goats and other livestock. It had been treed by dogs before the rancher killed it.
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Pearsall
R. B. Kothman
Here
Kothman
Hudson Street Land Sold to A Madison
A two and a half acre tract on Hudson Street was sold Tuesday by Ralph Sellers to A Madison. The article does not name the purchase price.
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Hudson Street
Madison
Ralph Sellers
A. Madison
Snow and Ice Block Highway 90 Traffic in West Texas
Weather and road conditions brought snow sleet and ice along U S Highway 90 from Sierra Blanca to Langtry delaying travel for hours. Reports say chains were essential and drifted streets created slick surfaces with drizzle and light snow in Ozona Eldorado Sterling City Bronte and nearby towns. The piece also includes a sensational anecdote about a city water works official warned by hobos seeking gasoline and a crude home brewed drink.
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Sierra Bianca
Langtry
Thomas Bullock
Powell
M Bulock
Sierra Blanca
del Rio
West Texas
Ozona
Eldorado
Sterling City
Bronte
Robert Lee
Wall
Christoval
Eden
McCamey
Pecos
Crane
Upton
Mexican in San Felipe near death from self-inflicted gunshot
Aurelio Laing, a Mexican resident of Del Rio's San Felipe area, was found with gunshot wounds believed self-inflicted during a early Wednesday incident. Sheriff M L Whistler and Justice of the Peace Miller arrived as the inquest began, and the map was found to be alive. Investigation disclosed unclear details.
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Aurelio Laing
San Felipe
del Rio
M. L
Bud” Whistler
Justice of the Peace
Miller
Whistler
New girl sports debut in Kerrville high school scene
In Kerrville on December 31 a health department group introduces a blended game combining volleyball and basketball. Another new sport mixing tennis and volleyball is being played. Class teams are forming.
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Kerrville
Baby in London named Mike after Radio London link
A baby born to the wife of a former British Broadcasting Company official has been named Mike inspired by Radio London. The report notes the name choice reflects the couple’s connection to the broadcaster.
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London
British Broadcasting Company
Mike
Lions Club Lunch Moved To Friday This Week
The Lions Club changes its regular noonday meeting from Thursday to Friday this week due to New Year’s Day. Secretary J. C. Netts notes the shift to accommodate the holiday schedule.
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Lions Club
J. C. Netts
Del Rio as southern nexus in Texas railway rumors
West Texas rumors place Del Rio as southern terminus for a Texas and Pacific extension from Big Spring through Garden City and Big Lake to Ozona. A shared line with Orient could link Sonora to Del Rio, creating a north south outlet toward Mexico and a rail contact point for the Panhandle and Coahuila.
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Texas and Pacific
Bic Spring
Ozona
de Ris Agiante
Texas
Dei Rio
Sothern
Orient
San Angelo
Sonora
del Rio
Panhandle
Mexico
Big Spring
Fort Worth
el Paso
Garden City
Glasscock County
Stiles
Reagan County
Plains
Coahuila
Two Deer Die In Locking Antler Duel
In Redmond Oregon police report two deer carcasses found with antlers locked in a fatal duel. One deer had seven points the other four.
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Redmond
Ore
U.P
Hatchery to donate spawned salmon to local charity
In Raymond Washington the state fish hatchery at Letham was ordered to turn spawned salmon over to a charitable organization for distribution to needy families in the area.
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Raymond
Wash
Letham
Panhandler Throws Dishes at Cafe Proprietress Over Rolls
A hungry woman at a 4 jocal cafe enraged when served only coffee and a roll hurled dishes at the generous cafe proprietor. Police responded as the couple from the Del Rio Hotel left for San Antonio after being told they would pay later.
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Jocal Cafe
del Rio
San An
Kerr County Wildcat Produces 300 Barrels Daily
Jeff Love No. 1 at Kerr County shows potential as a steady 300 barrels per day producer after a successful drilling and casing plan. Near Kerrville a five mile radius may see five new wells with high leasing activity and substantial royalty trades.
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Kerr County
Jeff Love
George E. Love
R. T. Love
Stanford Payne
del Rio
Kerrville
Federal Bank fixes advance for ranchmen
Beginning January 1 advances for export will be made to Texas sheep raisers by the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank at six and one half cents per head for short wool sheep and one dollar per head for long wool sheep. Advances will be routed through local co operative agencies and funds will mainly cover taxes and loan interest.
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Texas
Federal Intermediate Bank
Evening News
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
New England
Houston
Desert gold rush erupts near Rabbit Hole Nevada
In the Nevada Rabbit Hole district a new camp sprang up overnight after two prospectors Charney and Jim Scossa found a gold strike. Within a day claims were staked across a five mile area as ore assays ranged high with reported values over 186 dollars per ton and rumors of high grade ore at 45 000 dollars per ton.
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Tlonely
Nevada
Charney
Jim Scossa
Pards
Jerry Ingals
Bob Thomas
Jim Brown
Rose Bud
Mother Lode
Jim
Rabbit Hole
Car Plates Must Be Bought Now to Avoid Penalties
State bulletin warns motorists to register vehicles for the new year by February 1 midnight. After February 2 unregistered cars face arrest and a 20 percent penalty on the registration fee if operated in January. Officials urge early registration to avoid tax collector delays.
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Rice H. Tilley
Leon Griset Heads Federal Employees Union
Leon E. Griset was elected president of the Federal Employees' Union at a Federal Building meeting Tuesday night. Thomas A. Hulsey was named secretary treasurer. A drive will be started soon to organize members and strengthen the union.
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Leon E. Griset
Cal Federal Employes ‘Union
Federal Building
Thomas A. Hulsey
Nitro Blast Mangles Three at Electra Plant
An explosion at United States Torpedo Shop in Electra Texas killed three workers when a 10 quart nitro glycerin can struck a truck side wall during unloading. The victims were Bill Kenisworth Jim Russell and Jimmy Snyder. Debris scattered over a 40 acre area with bodies mangled beyond recognition.
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Electra
Texas
United States Torpedo Shop
Bill Kenisworth
Jim Russell
Jimmy Snyder
Valentino Theatre Bomb Destroys Suburban New Orleans Building
A bomb exploded early today in New Orleans destroying the Valentino Theatre and damaging nearby structures. Police report at least six injured with no fatalities. the blast caused confusion in the neighborhood, delaying injury and property loss checks.
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New Orleans
Valentino Theatre
Stores Close Here On New Year’s Day
A large number of Del Rio stores and business houses will close Thursday for New Year’s Day. Merchants announced the observance and the Eyes ning News will publish further details.
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del Rio
Eyes Ning .News
Dorteo Martinez Dies At Home In Del Rio
Dorteo Martinez, about 60, died at his home 309 East Gary Street Wednesday at 12 10 PM after lingering illness. A Del Rio resident for four years he was among the town’s early settlers. Funeral services will be Thursday at 7 PM with burial in East Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and two children.
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Dorteo Martinez
Gary Street
Hiness
Martinez
del Rio
Hiss L
Sundenz
Weather Report Del Rio Foresees Frost Tonight
Del Rio forecast calls for freezing temperatures tonight with risky wind chill. Yesterday saw a high near 43 and a low of 42 this morning, with a general thaw expected Thursday and a cool southwest portion.
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del Rio Amit
Desis
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