Federation selects queen candidates in Sheep and Goat Raisers event
Miss Lois Nell Whitehead leads with a solid vote edge over Miss Violet Miers as Miss Emma Fawcett surges to third place, pushing Miss Julia Texie Rogers to fourth. The federation announces a Friday 8 45 pm public appearance at the Princess Theater with 20 votes per ticket for attendees. Proceeds fund the Federation of Women's Clubs. Voting opens Friday at 6 pm and closes Saturday night with a federation committee to elect the queen and court.
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Iss Lois Nell Whitehead
Queen of the Sheep and Gost Raisers
Violet Miers
Miss Whitehead
Mde
Emma Fawcett
Julia Texie Rogers
Bogngess
Federation Committee
Princess Theater
Paul Pong
Niost
Hts
Federation of Women's Clubs
del Rio
Federation
Snook Trial Begins with Jury in Ohio Murder Case
The Franklin County Court of Common Pleas opened at 9 a.m. with jury selection in the case of James H. Snook, a bald headed veterinary professor at Ohio State University, alleged to have murdered Theora Nix, a university elect. The romance angle of the case is noted in the opening proceedings.
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Columbus
Ohio
Franklin County
James H. Snook
Ohio State University
Theora Nix
Snook
Pumpville Ranchmen Purchase Land in Del Rio Area
W. 4H Kirchner and Lonnie Zuchike travel from Pumpville to Del Rio where Kirchner buys 4,601 acres from J. R. Haznilt and plans to tour San Angelo and other sheep and goat country. He owns 1,490 sheep and 300 goats on the Pumpville ranch and aims to add 800 more sheep. The group attends the Rocksprings goat show as crowds gather for the sale.
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del Rio
Pumpville
Kirchner
Familton
Uncle Jim Mahon Improves in El Paso Eye Operation Pending
A letter from Charles Fitch reports Jim Mahon known as Uncle Jim or The Old Man of the River is staying at a El Paso tourist camp receiving twice daily treatment from Dr. Schuster. He is to undergo an eye operation due to eyelid growth after a Mexico resort stay. Del Rio citizens funded the trip with over $100.
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Jim” McMahon
Charles Fitch
Fitch
Jim
el Paso
Schuster
Mexico
Kellogg Briand Treaty Becomes Effective Worldwide
The Kellogg Briand pact becomes effective as Japanese ratification is deposited at noon by Ambassador Deduchis in Washington. Representatives from 41 nations gathered in the White House East Room mark the moment when the treaty of renouncing war as national policy takes effect globally.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Deduchis
East Room
White House
Police to War On Buyers Of Stolen Goods
San Angelo police launch a citywide drive against secondhand shops and pawnbrokers found selling stolen items. Police Chief W L Zent vows arrests for store owners if stolen articles are found and urges cooperation to curb petty theft and fences.
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San Angelo
W. L. Zent
Zent
Shaw and Hatcher clash at Texas Capitol entrance
United Press reports in Austin that State Banking Commissioner Shaw and State Treasurer W Gregory Hatcher fought at the west entrance of the Capitol after a Banking Board meeting. Shaw said Hatcher had been talking about him, and Shaw struck him before aides separated them.
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United Press
Austin
Shaw
W. Gregory Hatcher
Capitol Building
State Banking Board
Hatcher
Brady Princess Named Tuesday
Brady selects Dorothy Nell Broad daughter of Howard Broad as princess to represent Brady at the Sheep and Gort Raters convention and assist in the coronation of the association queen. Mary Louise Davis of Brady will be maid of honor. Miss Broad, a Baylor University student, plans to arrive in Brady on July 31 morning.
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Brady
Dorothy Nell Broad
Howard Broad
Miss Broad
Mary Louise Davis
Baylor University
Rio
Motor boat pilot seeks to beat old record
Memphis July 24 Dr Louis LeRoy in motorboat Bogie aims to beat the St Louis to New Orleans record held by the Robert E. Lee. He left Memphis at 11 38 p m with two companions to reach St Louis before midnight tomorrow, arriving 10 25 p m tonight one hour 13 minutes behind the record.
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Memphis
Tenn
St. Louis
Robert FB. Lee
New Orleans
Louis LeRoy
Dr. LeRoy
Dental clinics expand to state schools in New Zealand
Dental clinics are now operating in 100 state schools and may extend to all New Zealand schoolchildren. Government health officials consider expanding access to dental care across the education system.
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New Zealand
Angora Goat Show Opens Busy Opening Day at Rocksprings
The Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association show and sale at Rocksprings drew large crowds Tuesday with over 360 goats on display across 97 pens. Stud buck bids start at $100 as exhibits, rodeo, games, a barbecue, and a late evening dance complemented a crowded opening day without serious incidents.
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Emperor van Duren
California
F. A. Pierce
Pacific Coast
Fire consumes Madison roadster on Sonora road
A Ford roadster from Madison Motor Sales caught fire Sunday morning about sixteen miles out on the Sonora road while carrying gasoline and wiring equipment. The blaze started in the rear compartment, with a five gallon gasoline can exploding. occupants could not stop it and no one was hurt. The fire spread from rear to engine destroying the rear tires upholstery and steering wheel.
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Sonora
Ford
Madison Motor Sales Company
Fye
Tra Trimble
Jail Guards Stand Watch Over Blueford Abbott Case
Monticello Kentucky July 24 a special guard was placed around the jail to prevent mob action against Blueford Abbott a mountain youth who attacked nineteen year old Ruby Taylor a teacher after terrorizing her pupils.
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United Pres Monticello
Blueford Abbott
Ruby Taylor
Lions Club Pione Picnic Draws Del Rio Members
Del Rio Lions and guests attended the annual Lions picnic at Devil's River Country Club grounds last night. Basket lunches were prepared by members' wives and served near the riverbank as members and families relaxed. The event ran from 7 to 9 PM with a rendition of America and remarks by H. Wren of the Chamber of Commerce. De York served as program chairman. Some younger members swam in the river.
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del Rio
Lions’ Cin
Devil's River Country Blan
Country Club
America
Biessine
H. Wren
Chamber of Commerce
York
de York
Orient Changes Put in Effect July 31 Across Two Divisions
Dallas dispatch reports the Orient railway segment from Alpine to Brewster Texas will join the Panhandle and Santa Fe Slaton division at midnight July 31. The Wichita Kansas to Altus Oklahoma section will join the AT S F Panhandle division. On Aug 1 Orient staff report to Santa Fe.
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Orient
Alpine
Texas
Brewster
Oxla
Panhandle
Santa Fe
Slaton
Wichita Kan
Altus
Okla
Atchison, Topeka and
Ater
E. H. Shauffer
A. T
S F
Western Lines
Wichita
R. L. Davis
A. J
Leahy Sanity Hearing Focuses on Head Wounds and Falls
Harry J. Leahy condemned for Dr. J. A. Ramsey’s death faces a sanity hearing. Defense cites past falls and a gunfight in San Patricio County with a lead fragment in his head. Jury already seated. Leahy’s fate hangs on the second trial verdict and mental state arguments.
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Harry J. Leahy
J. D. Moore
Leahy
San Patricio
J. A. Ramsey
Mathis
George West
Cuban Women Noted For Law Abiding Conduct Worldwide
Reports cite Cuban women as among the most law abiding globally. Analysts attribute high civic engagement and respect for social norms to cultural factors and state institutions shaping daily behavior.
Russian Citizens Arrested Along Frontier Rail Line
Report from London states that over 300 Russian civilians were arrested today along the railway line amid tensions with China. Moscow and Beijing mobilize forces near the border as Beijing seizes the Chinese Eastern Railway and pursuit of peaceful settlement continues.
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London
England
Russia
China
Minnehama
Mostow
Nanking
Tariff Plot Sees Conflicting Outlook in Senate
Conflicting expectations emerge as the Senate Finance Committee, led by Chairman Smoot, rewrites the House tariff bill. Observers split between a broad measure and substantial modifications, with questions over domestic protection levels and imported item lists. Senator Shortridge cautions differing interpretations amid ongoing reform efforts.
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Wasiington
Senate
Nance Committee
House
Tariff Commission
Smoot
Shortridge
California
Rocksprings Hosts Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Show
The Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association holds its ninth annual show and sale in Rocksprings with about 6,900 expected, featuring 113 stud bucks, 3 stud nanates and 100 other goats auctioned by E. D. McGinnis. Winners include D. A Pepper and Milton Smith as 850 dollars in prizes are awarded. events include rodeo, barbecue, and a pageant coronation.
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Texas Angora Goat Raisers’ Association
E. D. McGinnis
McAllen
F. Q O. Landrum
John Ward
M. D. Taylor
Rocksprings
D. A Pepper
Fred L. Wood
T. C. Hampton
8. M. Reid
Milton Smith
Cevon
T.C. Hampton
Gordon Young
California
Utah
New Mexico
Texas
Kansas
Oregon
Kentucky
Aviich
Tendiu
Southwestern
St Louis Robin Flyers Break Endurance Mark
The St Louis Robin flyers Dale Jackson and Forrest O Brine received congratulatory telegrams as they surpassed 250 hours at 3 17 this morning. A ground note claimed they can last as long as there is fuel left in the motor.
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Frese
Del Rio Area Weather Turns Cloudy With Local Showers
Partly cloudy tonight in Del Rio and surrounding areas. Thursday remains cloudy with possible showers along the coast as a cold front moves through East Texas.
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del Rio
East Texas
West Texas
Old Fogy Snuhinkers on War and Fame
A satirical jumble notes wartime talk and public figures. It mocks antiwar treaties, promises, and Gene Tunney headlines while wryly observing public indulgence in scandal and the hypocrisy of self proclaimed fairness.
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Brady Princess
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Pionie
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