Weather Mail Warns of Severe Cold Across Texas
A Texas cold snap hit with snow in Wade Sweetwater and Mexia as wind chills dropped below freezing statewide. Amarillo Abilene reported subzero to 20s while Austin Port Arthur hovered near freezing. The Panhandle to the Northwest Plains faced extreme lows with records forecast to break. Authorities urged residents to prepare for remaining frigid conditions tonight and tomorrow.
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Dallas
Texas
Wade
Sweetwater
Mexia
West Tenns
Panhandie
Aimarillo
Abilene
Austin 2
Port Arthur
Bhackelford
Wight
Two-Gun Hijackers Cause Stir Near Courthouse
Deputies chase two gunmen after a hijack attempt. One man fled from a hotel with two pistols left behind. Associate Roy Towers was arrested as the other suspect, Red Shanks, fled toward San Antonio. Police seized weapons and investigated connections to a bank job.
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Sheriffs Department
Pridays
Heal Efferts
San Antono
Roy Towers
Sheriffs Department of Ban ‘Atonig
del Rio
Tisner
Tower Piasteres
Ts Piet. National Bank
Tioseeli
Cota Mink
Towers
5 Shanks
Jay
Shanks
Olea i
Will
San Antonio
Sheriff's Department
Draper Plans Major Warehouse Expansion for Wool Trade
Draper may erect four large warehouses in San Angelo to handle wool and mohair sold through the National Wool Marketing Association cooperative. Paul Draper and Jim Draper, executives, led talks in San Angelo as the organization formed, with Draper already a leading contract buyer in Texas. Exact commissions for handling wool and mohair have not been announced.
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Draper
National Wool Marketing Corporation
San Angelo
Texas
J. M. Lea
O Agiesty
Abe Mayer
Jf Jacke
Criminins and Pierce
Led
Tian
Crimmins and Piers
Paul Draper
Jim Draper
National Wool Marketing Association
National Wool Growers Convention
Co-Operative
Tin State
Draper and Company
Parrish Drafts Bill Opposing Marriage Laws
Senator Pink Parrish prepares a bill for the special session to repeal the three day notice of intention to wed and physicians certificate for marriage. The measure also regulates office fees as county officials oppose the Parrish proposal after a fee study meet.
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Austin
Pink Parrish
Parrish
12th Judicial Brace Attracting Interest
In Junction on January 17 a strong interest grows in the race for judge in the 112th district. Incumbent Joe Montague has not announced yet though supporters urge him to run. Fort Stockton attorney W C Jackson is named as a possible candidate and could announce soon. Ed Yarbrough, former McCamey city attorney and now district attorney, is expected to announce.
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Junction
112Th Judicial District
Joe Montague
W. C. Jackson
Fort Stockton
Ed Yarbrough
McCamey
Loess to Stock From Cold Wave Is Not Serious
Weather across Del Rio and West Texas reduced animal weights but not overall death. Sheep goats and cattle lost weight during recent freezes while some ewes fell. Ranchers report the cold was less severe locally and adjusted losses varied by stock type.
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West Texas
Two Plainmen Die In Texas Railway Crash
Palestine January 17 two are dead and five injured from a head on collision of a Mbewuri Pacific passenger train and a locomotive thirty seven miles west of here last night John Nall fifty five Palestine passenger engineer and L J Hughes of San Antonio passenger express messenger are dead Nall stayed with his engine too long refusing to jump before the crash Hughes body buried in express car wreckage None of the passengers were hurt
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Pres Palestine
Here
John Nall
Palestine
L. J. Hughes
San Antonio
Nail
Hughes
Ranger Convicted Of Waldrip Death In Texas District Court
Eastland Texas January 17 Ranger G C Powers was found guilty of murder in district court for the killing of fellow ranger Aaron Waldrip on August 6 1929 He was sentenced to five years with the jury recommending suspension of the sentence Powers claimed self defense.
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United Free Eastland
G. C. Powers
Ranger
Powers
Aaron Waldrip
Youth shoots self in foot in New Fountains
An 11 year old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Wiemers of New Fountains, accidentally discharged a 22 rifle into his foot Wednesday afternoon, nearly severing his second toe.
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Hondo
George H. Wiemers
New Fountains
Midwest Flood Danger Passes as Wabash Recedes
The Wabash River crest today and begins receding in Vincennes Indiana averting a major flood threat. Thousands of acres were flooded when a levee at Big Lake Arkansas broke last night, causing widespread inundation near the river.
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United Pres Vincennes, Ind
Wabash River
Big Lake
Ark
Shamrock Bride Dies in Suspected Lysol Poisoning
United Press reports Mrs. Josephine Bearrow, a bride of one month, died in Shamrock Texas after Lysol poisoning. Doctors cited poison as the cause, while authorities could not confirm if she ingested it or received a dose.
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The
United Press
Shamrock Texas
Josephine Bearrow
Sanderson Records 16 Degree Coldest Yet
Sanderson reports 16 degrees above zero the coldest weather since New Year, marking a sharp cold snap for the area as residents brace for more frost and freezing conditions.
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Sanderson
Committees Named for Villa Acuna Conference Plans
Three commercial groups in Villa Acuna set 7 30 Saturday evening to plan a push for a Mexico City petition backing a San Carlos to Villa Abana railroad extension. Central, Mexican, and Villa Acuna chambers will discuss representation and how to present the petition to authorities with a Dutch treat dinner at the Centre Hotel. The Del Rio chamber appointed Adams Measels and Hunnicutt as representatives.
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Villa Acuna
Mexico City
San Carlos
Villa Abana
Celtic Chamber of Commerce
Mexican Chamber of Commerce
San Perilpe
Villa Acuna National Chamber of
Manuel A) Carillo
Jom M. Ramou
Jesus M Mouxehayer
Francises Aruarena
Centres
Greena
del Rio Chamber of Commerce
BK. Adams
RP. Hunnicutt
Forgery Case Sentencing Tied Across Counties
Collins was taken to Uvalde Court on forgery charges involving an 880 check. Sheriff Clayton of Uvalde County escorted 17 year old Jianne Colina and J. M. Arnold as districts connected the case. Collins received a five year suspended sentence and if convicted in Uvalde County the Val Verde County sentence would go into effect automatically.
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Clayton
Uvalde County
del. Rio
Jianne Colina Alas
J. M. Arnold
Jimt
Collins
Uvalde
Val Verde
American Arms Delegates Reach Conference Soil
The American delegation led by Secretary of State Stimson arrived in London for the five power arms reduction conference. He said the delegates hold high hopes for success as they disembarked from the George Washington. King George will receive them Monday at Buckingham Palace.
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Ashedd
London
Stimson
George Washington
George
Buckingham Palace
United States
Rosaimaria Colemo
Pan-American Union
Washington
Oki Soak
Stumson
New Members In Mexican Chamber of Commerce San Felipe
The Mexican Chamber of Commerce of San Felipe reports 84 new members after a regular meeting. Two membership teams, the Blues led by Sr. Lisandro Pena and the Reds led by Dr S Rodriguez, run a January contest with Reds at 37 and Blues at 51 members.
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Mexican Chamber of Commerce of
British Air Ministry Mail Bags Stolen in London
Stolen mail bags carrying secret British Air Ministry documents and money were seized from a messenger in London. Ministry details of the theft were not disclosed.
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United Press
London
British
Air Ministry
Seven Bandits Rush Through North Texas With Guns
A caravan of seven bandits armed with two machine guns heads toward North Texas from the Rio Grande Valley. The group was traced from Brownsville Houston and San Antonio with broadcasts of their descriptions. One member is said to be related to the notorious Berger gunman known as Whitey Walker.
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United Mess
Dallas
North Texas
Rio Grarde
Brownsville
Houston
San Antonio
Banner Denied New Hearing on Assault Charge
Jeff Banner’s motion for a new trial was denied by District Judge Joseph Jones on Friday. Banner pled guilty in two aggravated assault and battery cases, fined $25 and costs in each, and was released after posting $100 bonds in each case signed by Walter F. Jones and M. J. Wetzel. Walter F. Jones filed notice of appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals.
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Jeff Banner
Joseph Jones
Walter F. Jones
Banner
Court of Criminal Appeals
Mr. Banner
M. J. Wetzel
Wildcats Clash Tonight With Eagle Quintet
The Del Rio and Eagle Pass high school basketball teams meet on the Central Power and Light Company court at 7 15 o clock Friday night. Coach Aix Anthony says the locals are in good shape after ten days of practice for the season opener. The Eagle Pass visitors, led by Coach Fred Thompson, last week fell to Carrizo Springs by four points.
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del Rio
Eagle Pass
Central Power and Light Company
Aix Anthony
Fred Thompson
Texas University
Carrizo Springs
Laredo Consul Reopens Office
United Press reports Mexican consul Rafael de la Colina opened the Laredo consulate at 9 30 a m to handle a rush of merchandise bound for Mexico. He said business relations are as before the port closed about a month ago and affairs of state are running smoothly.
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United Press
Laredo
Rafael de la Colina
Mexico
Sr. Colina
Death of H. I. Barnett in San Antonio hospital
H I Barnett longtime Del Rio roadmaster for the T and N O Southern Pacific system died after a heart attack Friday morning at Santa Rosa infirmary in San Antonio wife Mrs Barnett survives with two sons Roy Barnett of Pasadena California and Albert Barnett of San Antonio and two daughters Mrs Wycliffe Edwards Brackettville and Mrs Albert South Corpus Christi funeral plans not yet set.
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H. I. Barnett
del Rio
Santa Rosa
San Antonio
Spofford
Barnett
Miy
Pipe Line Cage Team Set to Open Season at Pentagon
The Cen tral Power and Light Company and the Uinots Pipe Line Company meet at 7:30 PM Wednesday on North Main Street Pentagon Recreation Club grounds. Mack O Leary manages the pipeline club, their first game, with practice planned on the high school court. Pentagon’s team recently beat the high school 14 to 7.
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Central Power and Light Company
Uinots Pipe Line Company
Pentagon Recreation Club
North Main Street
Mack O'Leary
Pentagon
Fort Clark Band To Play At Uvalde Meet
Fort Clark band arranged to furnish music for the Highway 90 Association meeting in Uvalde on January 23. The event runs from 9 AM to 4 PM with a barbecue by Uvalde citizens and entertainment from the San Antonio delegation, per Brackettville sources via the Chamber of Commerce.
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Fort Clark
Highway 90 Association
Uvalde
Chamber of Commerce
Brackettville
San Antonio
Fort Clark Gridders Meet 8. A. Tigers Sunday
A football game is in prospect at Las Moras Park as the San Antonio All-Star Tigers meet the Fort Clark gridders Sunday at 2 20 p m in Bracketville.
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Brackettville
Las Moras Park
San Antonio All-Star Tigers
Fort Clark
Former Sheriff Held on Liquor Seizure Bond
Lon D. Head former Stephens County sheriff and Mrs J L Coons were released on 1500 bond each after hearings before U S Commissioner Jesse T Couch on charges of possession and transportation of liquor following arrest by Con solidate Jack Milles deputies on the Carlsbad road north of San Angelo. Thirty gallons of whiskey were found in the car. Head previously served as an informer for the federal prohibition unit and faces a 2000 bond in a related federal case over a large still seized last summer south of the city.
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San. Angelo
Dan
Lon .D. Head
Stephens County
J. L. Coons
United States
Jesse T. Couch
Jack Milles
R. B. Yaney
Heads Bond
G. E Willams
Coos Bond
WJ. Powell
Sam Christofides
Head
Federal Prohibition Department
Federal
Second Fire At Del Rio Hotel Threatens Car
A volunteer bucket brigade extinguished a late Thursday blaze in a Chevrolet coupe parked at the Del Rio Hotel rear. The car owned by D. A. Hulsey suffered upholstery damage but no mechanical harm. The hotel had a prior week fire in a bed area. manager Mrs. Eunice Smith suspects careless cigarette smoking caused both incidents.
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del Rio
D. A. Hulsey
Eunice Smith
Planes to Wage War on Cotton Weevils in Texas
The Curtis-Wright flying service prepares the largest bull weevil attack in history. Six million pounds of poison and 22 cotton dusting planes will spray 800000 acres of Texas cotton. Five planes are in Houston with others enroute.
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United Press
Houston
Curtis-Wright Flying Service
Texas
Mexico Joining Texas tin Drive Against Disease
Mexico and Texas health authorities will cooperate to minimize Rio Grande pollution to prevent cross border disease spread. Dr. J. C. Anderson of Texas Health declares plans and Mexican officials pledge full cooperation.
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Mexico
Texas
Mexico City
Rio Grande River
J. C. Anderson
Baby Girl Marjorie Ann Born to Clapp Family
Mr and Mrs R L Clapp announce the birth of a baby girl named Marjorie Ann born Thursday at their home.
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R. L. Clapp
Marjorie Ann
Marriage Licenses Issued in County Clerk Office
A license was issued Friday to Shirley McCarther and Jewel Washington. Notices of intention to marry were filed by Julianne Hernandez and Esperansa Charles.
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Shirley McCarther
Jewel Washington
Julianne Hernandez
Esperansa Charles
Gunnarsen and Netts Seek City Posts
W Gunnarson and J C Netts join local race for city commissioners. Gunnarson, 12 years in Del Rio, druggist at Ross Drug Store, ex-owner of a drug store, active in fraternal orders and volunteer fire department. Netts, five years in Del Rio, former auditor for Val Verde Irrigation Co, now in real estate and insurance with Joe Almond. Mrs Netts heads the high school English department. Election in April with Mayor Long seeking a second term.
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Gunnarson
del Rio
Ross Drug Store
Netts
Val Verde Irrigation Company
Joe Almond
Delaw High School
Wage
Mie
Ve Oar
Jno. Y. Long
Lie del Rio Evening News
A. McDougalad
Jess M. Cox
AlprihLtate
Neiswanger Addresses P L Safety Gathering in Del Rio
E B Neiswanger of San Antonio president of Central Power and Light Company spoke at Del Rio on safety education. The meeting covered school programs and utility safety methods with Sam Waik chairing and A Worley as vice chair.
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E. B. Neiswanger
San Antonio
Central Power and Light Company
del Rio
Neigwanger
Sam Waik
A. Worley
Lucille Mills
FP. W. Johnson
Pliant No. 2
W. 5. Lazepiby
J. J. Foster
J. B. Marton
Safety
Weather Forecast Update For Regional Areas
Cloudy tonight with rain or snow this afternoon, Saturday generally fair and colder. Southeast portions may see more precipitation while north and west regions stay colder. Maximum yesterday 39, minimum 22.
Weather Synopsis for Southeast and Northwest Regions
Rain in the Southeast tonight with possible snow. Saturday cloudy with southeast rain uncertain turning to sleet or snow. Temperatures warmer in the Southeast and colder in the Northwest tonight. Coastal areas likely rain or mixed precip Saturday night.
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Val Vorde
Texas County Sheriffs Department
Red Sihhanks
Sherif
Jalil
Reveral
12Th Judicial Brace
Jess Ganger
Waldrip
Midwest
Wabash
Shamrock Bride
Uvalde Court
Wildcats
Eagle
Laredo Consul
Santone Hospital
Fort Clark Band
Lon D. Head
W. Gunnarson
J. C. Netts
City Post
Council
Doc” Gunnarsson
KE. B. Neiswanger
P.L
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