Chamber of Commerce Seeks Delegates From Nearby Towns
The Queen's Committee of the Sheep and Goat Raisers Association convention urges 16 leading Southwest Texas towns to send delegates to represent their cities in the pageant. Del Rio Chamber of Commerce disseminated the requests. Mrs. Hal A. Hamilton locks in Federation plans for Federated Women's Clubs to aid in pageant presentation. a permanent committee chair will be named at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers of Commerce
Texas
Sheep and Goat Raisers Association
del Rio
Hal A. Hamilton
Clomer Holman Buried Fourth
Funeral services for Clomer Big Holman were held last Thursday in Sonora with burial in Sonora Cemetery. Holman, a noted ranchman with ties to Del Rio, died in a San Antonio hospital after an internal operation. He spent years near Del Rio and later ran a Kerrville area ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clomer
Big” Holman
Sonora
Holman
del Rio
San Antonio
Tom Bond
Russell Martin
W. T. O Holman
Homer
Archie
J. S. Holman
Sonc
Irma Holman
Clyde Holman
J. W. Mayfield
Chas. Nixon
First Methodist Church of
F. M. Jackson
Sutton
Hunt
Kerrville
Fort Worth Man Killed in Streetcar Crash Incident
Benjamin O. Keeton, 25, was killed today when he was hurled from a speeding fire truck and run over by a street car in Fort Worth. Police believe he fell from the truck as it rounded a corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Fort Worth
Benjamin O. Keeton
Keeton
California Earthquake Felt Today
An earthquake of fairly heavy intensity shook downtown Los Angeles at 8 45 a m today and lasted several seconds Whittier reported the first damage a bank window broke while plaster fell from walls The Pasadena seismological instrument failed to record the quake It shook several hours but was not felt there
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United Preas
Los Angeles
Cal
Whittier
Pasadena
Slow Activities Reported At San Felipe Country Club
W H Lundberg states current club life is quiet as members vacation. The tennis tournament remains inactive with only a single match played. Golfers show less interest and facilities see light use. Prospects look up soon with a tennis champion and possibly a swimming champion anticipated.
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W. H. Lundberg
San Felipe Country Club
Cubans Sweep Two Games Against Cowboys in San Antonio
The Cowboys returned from San Antonio after losing 2 1 in the rain shortened opener and 4 1 in the second game. Cuban batters totaled 13 hits to 12 for the Cowboys, while stealing four bases to none. Peeples pitched for Del Rio with eight strikeouts in the first game and Sibley started for the Cowboys in the second before Manny relieved him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowboys
San Antonio
Peeples
del Rio
Cannon
Mendiola
Barbee
Santaella
Sibley
Manny
First Step in Kohler Ouster Case Taken at Madison
Sheriff serves notice in ouster action against Governor Walter J Kohler. The suit seeks to set aside his election and remove him from office on grounds that $100,000 was spent to elect him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Walter J. Kohler
Harold Smedal
Ed Graf's Grandson Acts as Cowboys Mascot in San Antonio
James Connolly grandson of Ed Graf served as the Cowboys mascot at Sunday games in San Antonio. He returned with glowing stories of the city and appeared to enjoy the experience.
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ED Graf
Cowboys
James Connolly
San Antonio
Big City
Graf Hotel proprietor Ed Graf recovering from illness
Ed Graf, longtime Graf Hotel owner and city elder, is nearly recovered from a recent illness. He reports a brief spell at breakfast two weeks ago led to his illness, and his vision loss is diminishing as he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Graf
Graf Hotel
Mr. Graf
Convention Plans Map Sheep and Goat Sale Program
The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association convention opens July 31 with Chamber of Commerce approval of plans. Blooded stock from six states will be auctioned in Laredo with 840 Rambouillet sheep 10 Delaine sheep and 75 Angora goats to buyers from Mexico and several states. Dwight Lincoln named auctioneer with Nels Johnson assisting. sale spans three days and features Rambouillet consignors from Utah California Texas and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association
Chamber of Commerce
E. K. Fawcett
Roger Gillis
Utah
California
Texas
Kansas
Oregon
Kentucky
Old Mexico
New Mexico
Dwight Lincoln
Nels Johnson
Reyes Taken To Villa Acuna After Accident
Manuel Reyez was taken to Villa Acuna this afternoon after a truck struck him. He had been a patient at the Williams Sanitarium since February and suffered serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reyes
Villa Acuna
Manuel Reyez
Williams
Improvements Being Made On Federal Building Here
The postoffice building is under improvement to become more attractive and up to date. New window shades, lighting fixtures with 150 watt bulbs, and a repaint are planned with work underway. Del Rio Plumbing won the chandelier replacement contract and new Seth Thomas clocks have been installed. Officials say the upgrades lessen eye strain for employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. McDowell
Keller Furniture Company
del Rio Plumbing Company
Post Office Department
Washington
McDowell
Postoffice Department
Postoffice
Dallas Woman's Hair Forcibly Cut Report
Mrs. W. H. Bishop, 27, told police a window intruder cut off her hair as she slept Sunday night in Dallas. Police recall a previous case of a man with a hair cutting mania at large after several similar incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Dallas
W. H. Bishop
Monoplane Pathfinder Sets Rome Flight Record Attempt
The Pathfinder monoplane, bound for Rome 4,500 miles away, lifted off from Old Orchard at 8 48 a m. Roger Williams and Lewis Ayancey navigators expect to reach Rome by 9 00 a m Wednesday in a bid to better the distance record for heavier aircraft.
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The
United Press
Old Orchard
Rome
Roger Williams
Lewis Ayancey
Cowboys Trip Draws Del Rio Crowd To San Antonio
About 50 Del Rio residents traveled to San Antonio Sunday to watch the Cowboys play the Cubans. The Cowboys lost both games but witnesses said the Cubans were stronger in every respect. Travelers included Bryan Kelly and family Clifford King and family John Rowland and family and many others from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Rio
San Antonio
Cowboys
Sore
Alamo City
Bryan Kelly
Clifford King
John Rowland
L. S Dunning
Curtis Barbee
Jess
Buddy Latham
Marvin Adams
B. F. Peirce
Paul Edwards
Herbert Breeding
Joe Parks
J. E. Davenport
Hunter
Si Burke
Ralph Sellers
Del Rio High School Coach Named Acting Chamber Secretary
A.L. Anthony, coach of Del Rio High School, was named acting secretary of the Chamber of Commerce at a morning directors meeting announced by President E. K. Fawcett. He will serve until a permanent secretary is chosen and began work this afternoon.
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A. L. Anthony
del Rio
Chamber of Commerce
E. K. Fawcett
Anthony
Border Identification Cards To Cross Between Del Rio and Villa Acuna
Residents of Del Rio and surrounding areas will obtain Mexican border identification cards before traveling to Villa Acuna. A meeting led by Consul Lisandro Pens seeks to organize card distribution on this side of the river. The August 1 regulation requires a Del Rio mayor certified residency and will be enforced to distinguish residents from tourists.
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del Rio
Villa Acuna
Lisandro Pens
Pena
Mexican Immigration Office
Long
Martin de Leon
The
del Rio Chamber of Commerce
International Bridger
Chamber of Commerce
Mexico
Judge questions witnesses in Llano son's death case
Judge J H McLean of Llano urged a thorough inquiry as the grand jury resumed the investigation into the May 21 death of his son W B McLean, refusing to believe the youth killed himself. Witnesses were questioned as investigators sought to clarify the circumstances surrounding the death.
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United Press
Dallas
W. B. McLean
J. H. McLean
Llano
New Distance Record Claimed by D S Zimmerly
In Winnipeg Manitoba on July 8 D S Zimmerly claimed a new world non stop distance record for light airplanes with a 1500 mile flight from Brownsville Texas to Winnipeg in exactly 15 hours The record surpasses the previous best by 750 miles and establishes a new standard for endurance aviation.
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United Press
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
D. S Zimmerly
Brownsville
Texas
Here
Mexican Ranchman Predicts Immediate Start on Line Extension
Francisco Liona general manager of the San Carlos ranches says the National Railways of Mexico will complete the trunk line extension from San Carlos to Villa Acuna soon. He cites a Villa Acuna conference with A. F Vera and Del Rio officials. business commitment from both cities is key to the project. The San Carlos ranches cover 600000 acres with 35000 under gravity irrigation. they focus on farming cattle and goats and are tied to the National Bank of Mexico. Liona plans to attend the Texas Sheep and Goat Raibery Association convention.
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National Railways of Mexico
San Carlos
Villa Acuna
Francisco Liona
San Carlos Ranches
Sr. Liona
A. F E. Vera
Moncova
National Railways
Sr Vera
del Rio
Villa Acun
The
National Bank of Mexico
Settlement Car Strike Moves Toward Settlement
New Orleans date July 8 a definite move for settlement of the worst street car strike in the city’s history was underway as the controversy entered its second week. W A Rovers labor department mediator from St Louis is en route to begin negotiations between strikers and the New Orleans Public Service Inc.
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United Preas
New Orleans
W. A. Rovers
St. Louis
Melator
Department of Labor
New Orleans Public Service Inc
Transcontinental Air Transport begins coast to coast service
Cheered by thousands, the City of Columbus and the City of Wichita planes soared westward at 8:15 as the first serial phase of the Pennsylvania TAT Santa Fe service inaugurated. Each plane carried sixteen passengers who had arrived from New York on the Pennsylvania Airway Limited at 7:55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cilied
Columbus
Ohio
City of
Wichita
New York
Final Warning for Second Period in Subscriptions Campaign
The Del Rio Evening News warns that after July 13 1929 subscription votes lose value and double votes end. Notices urge supporters to redeem promises and extend aid to contestants while Ms and Mrs W H Dunning and Mrs F A Hill visited Del Rio from San Antonio over the weekend.
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del Rio
Acreage for Cotton Near Record Planted in 1929
Washington July 8 The Agricultural Department reports that cotton in cultivation on July 1 1929 reached 48 457 000 acres 103.2 percent of last year Texas accounted for 18 697 000 acres 102 percent of prior year.
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Pulte? Press
Washington
Agricultural Department
Texas
Rumor of Restored Prince Cary Rumor Returns
A Bucharest rumor claims a government conspiracy aims to restore Romania's Prince Cary and his royal status. The weather section notes generally fair conditions across the Southern Plains and Southern Rocky Mountain regions with scattered thunderstorms and seasonable to warmer temperatures.
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United Press
Bucharest
Rumania
Caro
Plains
West
Gulf States
Rocky Mountain
Plateeau
Del Rio Area Faces Cloudy Tonight and Tuesday
Weather outlook for Del Rio and vicinity shows generally cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday. Light to moderate winds prevail with no significant precipitation expected. Highs and lows remain typical for the season as overcast conditions persist.
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del Rio
Weather outlook for tonight and Tuesday
Generally fair tonight and Tuesday with a cloudy unsettled pattern in the northwest portion.
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North West
Weather outlook shows clouds and showers inland
Generally cloudy tonight and Tuesday with cooler air. Showers expected in the northern portions as a cool front moves through.
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Clomer Holman
FT. Worth
Calif
ED Grap
T. L. Dinsdale
J. M. Jones
T. A. Kincaid
S. S. Bundy
C. B. (Dutch) Wardlaw
D.T. Jones
Roy E. Aldwell
Ros Aldwell
W. C. Bryson
Abe Mayer
Pred Barwood
W. W. Nipper
F. O Landrum
Bob Davis
C. A. Pepper
T. C. Hampton
B. M. Halbert
V A Brown
John A Ward
T. L. Drisdale
J. V. Drisdale
H. K. Fawcett
Duke Bryson
Zach Jones
Hugh Rose
Dutch Acton
T. A. Kincaid Jr
Victor Pierce
Fred T. Barwood
John Ward
O. L. Carpenter
Slim Reed
Rip Ward
Carl Wolff
Bryan Hunt
B. M. Halbert Jr
W. H. Cameron
T. A. Bond
W. E. Blanton
Woodland
Branch Agricultural College
Cedar City
R. A. Clark
Parowan
A. R. Cox
Day Farms Company
T. L. and
J. W. Dinsdale
June
W. D. Candland
Collinston
Human and Son
Peabody
Kan
Don Huff
George A. Lowe
and Son
John K. Madsen
Mt. Pleasant
L. N. Marsden
Wm. Marsden
Robert F. Miller
Davis Cal
W. C. Pendleton
C. Richards
J. M. Sorenson
Carland
Herbert White and Son
Summit
Ozona
John D
John Rockefeller
Brome
Nouckefeller Foundation
Sr. Liena
W. H. Dunning
F. A. Hill
Prince Cary
East
West Texas
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