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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1937
Page
1
A fragmented passage reflects on practice and learning limits, Will Rogers as an unattainable comparison, Shakespeare and Dante critique, a college anecdote about “Twenty Pears in College,” and a note on the state of journalism with a claim that one in a hundred thousand can truly write.
A sanitized collage of opinions notes columnists debating national economy and public spending. The pieces reflect local readers and officials skeptical of federal action while stressing state oversight and municipal power plant supervision.
A Department of Agriculture official told a congressional committee that rainfall and stocking limits are unlikely to cure the bitter weed problem. He skeptical of a chemical antidote and urged continued research and field trials, noting spread depends on rain, grazing pressure, and range carrying capacity.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures. Yesterday reached 52 degrees and dropped to 38. This morning minimum was 41 and the forecast calls for continued mild conditions with daytime warmth ahead.
A burglar who robbed a Dallas business on New Year’s night sent back by mail checks and notes totaling $2,925. The envelope had no handwriting and an opening cut in the face showing the firm’s name as the address. The thief also kept $21.40 in cash and did not return it.
Sam H Walk has served as president for two years and gave a brief report of chamber activities over the last year. Jas C Netts presented a detailed recount of the chamber’s work during the Tuesday banquet at the Roswell Hotel.
Sleet and freezing conditions across East and South Texas caused extensive damage and power outages. Utilities worked to restore telephone and telegraph service after lines and highways were blocked, with Tyler isolated until short wave operators aided communications. Estimated losses exceed 1 million in the oil belt and 250 000 in other areas as heat and lights return.
In Nanking on January 134 tensions between Chinese government forces and Communist rebels endanger 21 Americans held as virtual prisoners. Insurgents block exits as fears rise of hostages to deter bombing by Nanking aircraft. The U S embassy sought to evacuate Americans but faced failure.
Producers Wool and Mohair Company re elected officers and board of directors for another year at a Wednesday meeting held in the company office. Re elected: C B Wardlaw president, L Rust first vice president, John M Doak vice president, B F Peirce secretary treasurer, Howard Nixon assistant secretary treasurer. Board: Wardlaw, Doak, E Wilson, F W Herbst, Robert Cauthorn Sr, A R Brotherton, I F Ingram, L Rust, W B Whitehead. Twelve percent dividends were paid to stockholders for 1936. MEXICO CITY Jan 13 Military authorities scoured the Isthmus of Tehauntepec for a Pan American Airways plane carrying six passengers that disappeared after reporting its position.
The report notes participation by leaders from the American Poa' Bus and state guilds at a New Orleans celebration. It references past presidents of the American Association of State Engineers and related groups attending the event.
New Orleans January 13 Willard T Chevelier president of the American Road Builders Association says it is time the industry left relief financing and returned to sound economics Delegates at the opening session of the annual convention heard plans for a Pan American highway conference and future work Central American officials will discuss progress and prospects Gibb Gilchrist past president of the American Association of State Highway Officials and Texas state highway engineer also spoke about highway policy and projects
Governor Allred announced he would not approve liberalization of the age program and would withhold approvals until revenue is provided. He cited the Legislature authorized assistants to needy persons only and estimated the federal aid would cost about 4424 dollars annually, while supporting further regulatory and reform measures in safety, parole, and child labor provisions.
Local wool markets show top price of 35 cents per pound for eight months wool in recent sales. Purchases include about 200000 pounds bought by J M Lea of Drawer and Company and 250000 pounds bought by Jack Allison of Munro Kincaid and Edgehill. Wool to be shipped from Del Rio in May.
Herman H. Ochs of San Antonio delivered the principal address at Del Rio’s Chamber of Commerce banquet in the Roswell Hotel. He urged wool scouring locally and stressed the Chamber as a cooperative body shaping community life including religion, education, and ethics.
A second death is reported among thirteen passengers after a California plane wreck near Lima Nevada. Foreman Vernal Anderson of Grant identified among the injured. A freight train backing in darkness caused the incident.
Reported crash of a Western Air Transport craft near Burbank injured and killed several aboard. Among the dead is James A Braden with others crushed or critically hurt as rescue teams scoured the Tehachapi foothills. A witness described hearing the plane’s crash and volunteers locating wreckage within 10 miles of the terminal.
Gwendoline Cook reports two guest vocalists entertained the Rotary Club at a Roswell Hotel luncheon. Aita Maesse from Mexico City performed selections and two encores, with William Irb of San Antonio also singing. M. Max Morales, Mexico City legal representative for Dr. John R. Brinkley, was introduced. A. G. Edwards announced Rotary’s student loan drive, adding about $2,300 in three months. The fund now totals $4,200 and aids local or prospective college students who qualify.
Board members B E Wilson L Rust F W Herbst W E Whitehead W S Stevenson Robert Cauthorne Charlie Whitehead Judge W P Bogwess and Jo Autrey Walker were re elected to serve during 1937. Officers include B O E Wilson chairman L Rust president F W Herbst vice president W O E Whithead vice president W S Staven son active vice president and trust officer J Autrey Walker cashier and assistant trust officer John K Johnson assistant cashier Rachare Schubert and Paul Sultentiu assistant cashiers. Dividends of 6 percent on the bank’s common stock were noted at the meeting.
Twenty two tons of gold from Spain were landed in Marseille aboard the Tramontane. The gold left Alicante on January 9 and will be deposited to the account of the Spanish Socialist government in the Bank of France.
Western cattlemen meeting in El Paso vow action to block Argentine meat imports and prevent spread of hoof and mouth disease. They cite Senate Foreign Relations Committee talks and urge federal grading rules and stricter interstate beef shipments to curb rustling and safeguard U S herds.
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