Furnishings costs cut amid school building program
The school board reduced estimated furnishings costs by $2,000 as part of a $23,130 total for equipment in the new buildings. Contracts were awarded to The Theodore Kundtz Company for stage and auditorium gear and to The Southwestern Seating Company for cafeteria seating, with other bids for lockers and recitation-room furniture.
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Bownes Depresion
Enabind
Surnish
Agaiam
Retsaki
Roy Mc Andrews
Scheale
Sac
Antonin
Wiiting Mader
Widitoriums
Feild
Theodore Kundtz Company
Hich Athesl
Weer End
North Heights
Oklahoma City Scenic Company
Fabret
Southwestern Geating Company
Medart Locker Company of
St. Louis
Cavazos Relieved Kroning Job In Piedras Negras
Atrelio Cavaro chief inspector of Impt oration in Piedras Negras received a government instruction from Mexico City to turn over his men to chief assistant Carins Guemin. The notice surprised Cavazos and was seen as abrupt on both sides of the river. Cavazo has held the post in Piedras Negras for several years and will depart for Mexico to receive further instructions.
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Ragle Pass
Atrelio Cavaro
Piedras Negras
Mexico City
Carins Guemin
Aluy
Une River
Cavaco
Heredo
Moxie
Mexico
Statter
Gueman
Patras Neotas
Maniac Killer Claims Third Victim Spoor in Notes
A masked killer once linked to two murders in a plotted spree claims he spared a third victim. Notes received by the New York Journal suggest the killer taunts detectives and hints at a $17,000 bounty. Police pursue leads as investigations unfold.
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New York
Icine
Harold Bridenbach
Iris
Coahuila Among Mexican States Seeking Hiways
Enthusiasm for highway construction across Mexico remains strong as the federal government and state governors push road improvements. Coahuila Oaxaca Puebla and Jalisco are notably active with progress on various projects and plans to finish current road work. Health Commissioner Wynne of New York links loud noises to sudden deaths and Mussolini's tour sparked heavy casualties reports.
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Mexico
Dudley G. Dwyre
Automotive Division
Department of Commerce
Coahuila
Oaxaca
Puebla
Jalisco
Ial
Ministry of Communications and Public Works
Laredo
Suchiate
Matamoros
Mazatlan
Wynne
New York
Mile of Pipe To Bring Gas Into Del Rio
A 1 inch natural gas line from Maverick County to the Central Power and Light steam plant on Devil's River in Val Verde is to be completed by Thursday night. Gas will be available at the steam power plant within a week, with delivery to Del Rio expected soon after. The project includes a distribution system from the Devil's River plant to Del Rio crossing rail and highway, and a 4 to 6 inch main into the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maverick
Central Power «and Wight Company
Devil's River
Val Verde County
Moetusne
NA Said
Sarr Antonie
NA Laugh Company
Meteor
Deval River
Steatr Peveer
Bet Line
Ustie Creas
Central Power and Light
Pire
Devil's River Plate
Satgh Company
Devils Riverine
del Rio
Werdlaw
J. Tucker
Texas Gas Utilities Company
Emancipation Day Observed Amid June Teenth Festivities
Reported celebration notes June 19 observances with 300 to 490 attendees from nearby towns. A barbecue at a rear venue and a baseball game between Heat Black Tigers and Del Rio Black Ares followed by plans for further events. A minor disturbance resulted in a $5 fine, later stayed on June Teenth.
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Jan Veenth Moony
Ivorkettville
Oxen
Hal Patio
Mere
Baseball
Rome
Black Tigers
del Rio Black Ares
Gokov Park
Pia
Isom Freberts
BJ. Jackson
J. M Young
Abraham Lincoln
Texas
Alabama
Missouri
Odd Fellows Choose Eagle Pass for Southwest Convention
The Southwest Texas Odd Fellows Association selects Eagle Pass as the site for its next convention after Kerrville and Del Rio proposals, with the border city chosen at a recent association meeting. The decision follows discussions held months earlier among district leaders.
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Eagle Pass
Convention City
Odd Fellows
Southwest
Texas Odd Fellows Association
Kerrville
del Ais
Odd Fellows of Us
Explorers Return to New York After Antarctic Journey
A party of eleven ships carrying Rear Admiral Richard E Berd and fellow Antarctic explorers arrived in New York Harbor after two years at sea. A celebratory welcome filled the streets as the expedition party disembarked and was greeted by crowds and officials.
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New York
Richard E. Berd
Schmeling Declared World Heavyweight Champion by NYSAC
New York June 19 Max Schmeling today was recognized by the New York State Athletic Commission as the world heavyweight champion The commission conferred the honor on the Teuton despite his loss to Jack Sharkey on a foul after tripping Schmeling The decision stirred comment in boxing circles and sets the stage for a busy season among heavyweight contenders seeking a shot at Schmeling.
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New York
Max Schmeling
Bey
New York State Athletic Commission
Teuton
Jack Dempsey
Jack Sharkey
4 Swat
Mr. Schimeling
Onion Broker Cleared of Theft in Laredo Court
Joseph Rosenblum an onion grower and broker with operations in Laredo and New York was cleared of swindling and theft charges. A federal bankruptcy official said payments satisfied creditors proving no fraud. His business was placed in administration after he left Laredo. he returned months later to settle debts.
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Laredo
Joseph Rosenblum
New York
Rosenblum
Predict Defeat Of Reward Plan for Cruegists
Houston June 19 final sessions of the Texas Pharmaceutical Association opened with officer elections and next year’s convention in view. John B. Ray of Abilene is seen as future president and Waco expected to host the 1231 convention. A report on paying a 2000 reward for dead drug store bandits was due. chairman A H Sealey predicted the measure would fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas Pharmaceutical Association
John B. Ray
Abilene
Waco
Druggists Association
A. H. Sealey
Rowland to Head Reta Merchants Assn Again
Rowland, living in Rowland, re elected president of the Del Rio Petals Merchants Association for another year after a new board of directors meeting. W Abbey named vice president and Mrs Laughlin re appointed secretary. The group, based in the First National Bank building, will host a luncheon at Hotel Roswell to discuss credit methods and merchant contacts. The association, with about 100 members, reports funds four times higher than last year and a total of 5554 ratings in the tiles section.
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In Rowland
del Rio Petals Merchants Association
W. €. Abbey
T. Lauehlir
Imliniae
Herten
J & McWherter
Ros
Rpp Humes
John Purlat
Hotel Rosewell
Prtalis
Rowland
Laughlin
City League Wates Start Of New Hale City League
City Twilight Baseball League readies for the second half with teams scrambling to improve rosters for the pennant chase. J Penner’s club forfeited three unplayed games to the Federals Southern Partic and Reard Merymont. First-half standings show Federals Southern Perth Ulingis Pipe Line Roach McLimont and Co Peaney. Ohio Eagles take over Foutoys franchise in the city.
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J. Penner
Retine Club
Federals
Southern Partic
Reard-Merymont
Perth
Ulingis Pipe Line
Roach- McLimont and
Co Peaney
Ohio-Eagles
Foutoys
Drilling Starts on Wildcat Well Near Rocksprings
Rocksprings June 19 Dytil uvwz began Sid Peter son No 3 fourteen miles east of Rock Springs by New York interests. The well lies northwest corner of section 96 block EF near the FE K Stout test drilled seven years ago. The well caved at 4 310 after wet gas was encountered.
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Dytiluvwz
Sid Peterson
Rocksprings
New York
FE. K. Stout
Indian Maid to Trial Again for Marchand Death
Lila Jimerson Cayuga woman must stand trial again on a first degree murder charge for the slaying of Mrs. Clothtide Marchand wife of Henry Marchand New York artist Justice Samuel Harris of the Supreme Court ruled today. Salt for divorce abandonment filed Thursday in district court by Geraldine Suchomel against Frank Suchomel.
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Buffalo, N. Y
Lila Jimerson
Clothtide Marchand
Lila
Henry Marchand
New York
Samuel Harris
Supreme Court
Geraldine Suchomel
Frank Suchomel
Squirrel Pris Sightings Lizards Court Grounds Spotted
The sheriff's department joins in the search for Pris the squirel abandoned by Tom. Bruce and Clyde Braley report multiple sightings around the county courthouse trees as owners comb the town.
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Sheriff's Department
Pris
Tom
North Heights
Sesiion
Sheri
Whistler
Prin
Bruce
Clyde Brarley
Ninth Street
Disposition of Huge Wool Pool Unannounced
The Texas Wool and Mohair Association announced a conference on the disposition of the Studley Emory option on a giant wool pool. Wool has not been sold. price offered under 25 cents. Warehouse holdings remain in the pool. about one million pounds of the twelve percentty wet rents left.
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Texas Wonal
Mohalr Verchintse Association
Studley
Emory
CC. Belcher
Robert Masse
Anerla
A C. Schreiner
Kerrville
Murder Suspect Closes Case in Oklahoma Prison
Fred Mercer died in his cell at Newkirk Oklahoma after slashing his wrists with a razor blade. A murder charge had been filed against him the previous day in connection with the killing of Far Broadway an oil field worker at a four rooming house run by Mercer’s estranged wife.
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Newkirk
Okla
Fred Mercer
Civarue
Far Broadway
Mercer
Jobless Dallas Attorney Shoots Self in Despair
Dallas attorney McDermott was in critical condition after apparently shooting himself in the head with a small rifle this morning. He left a note saying he would end his life due to unemployment.
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Dallas
Herr McDermott
McDermott
Former McCamey Couple Slain in Vergenta
Norfolk, Va June 1. John Hartman a field worker from Goliad Texas and his wife Ida 24 were found dead in their home from a gunshot. A shotgun lay beside Hartman and Ida was found in bed with the top of her head shot away. The Hartmans had moved from McCamey Texas two weeks earlier in search of work.
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Norfolk
John &. Hartman
Goliad
Texas
Ida
Hartman
Clay Deposits In Southwest Texas Spark Potter Interest
Ceramic engineer A Vv. Haw tan reports on laboratory tests of clay deposits in Southwest Texas near San Antonio dated 1940. Preliminary results show mixed value with 96 bricks, 24 brick tile or terra cotta, and other items suitable for pottery and brickyard products. Lawton notes Wedgewood methods could be emulated locally.
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San Antonia -Agid
Texas
San Antonio
Ceiigieres
San Antonia Public Service
Cemiipary
Central Poressed Light Company
Lawson
Severn
West Texas Rain Damages Highways and Bridges
Heavy rains across West Texas caused about 160000 dollars in road and bridge damage. Major destruction occurred along the Nueces Fro and Devils Rivers with the heaviest impact near Stamford Haskell Henrietta and Wichita Falls.
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Alisti
Texas
Unis
Nueces, Fro
Devils Rivers
Stamford
Haskell
Henrietta
Wichta Falls
Former Lt. Governor Lynch Davidson withdraws from governor race
Houston June 19 1920 former lieutenant governor Lynch Davidson withdrew his name from the Democratic primary ballot and said he would support the candidate closest to his ideals of government. He noted many candidates run for selfish reasons and that remaining on the ticket could split votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Lynch Davidon
Davidson
Hunt County
Mayfield
Ferguson
Texas
Del Rio Invited to Eagle Pass Fourth Celebration
Del Rio citizens receive an invitation to attend Eagle Pass Fourth of July events marking the start of Maverick County’s $6,000,000 irrigation project. The Del Rio Chamber of Commerce and local leaders were extended the invite. Anetin Catlah, secretary, said the project would contribute to state progress.
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del Rio
Eagle Pass
Maverick County
Anetin’ Catlah
The
Bagie Pass
Woman 42 Receives Her Eighth Grade Diploma
Mrs Lalu Ruth, mother of five, earned her eighth grade diploma at Hartama Grammar School after resuming studies begun at age 12. She plans to continue to high school next year, aligning her path with her daughter Catherine who recently graduated from high school.
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L Louis
éHotama
Lalu Ruth
Catherine
Ruh
Merit School
Ruh Ass
Birth of Louise Beulah Crooden in West Third Street family
Announcement reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs R Crooden of West Third Street on Monday. The baby has been named Louise Beulah.
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R Crooden
West Third Street
Louise Beulah
Weather Ahead Del Rio Area Forecast
Del Rio and vicinity expect generally fair tonight and Friday with mostly warm, partly cloudy conditions. A few unsettled thundershowers may touch the Panhandle and extreme west portion. Maximum yesterday 91, minimum 72.
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Crone
Panhandle
Extreme West
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Wates
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