Committee Appointed To Canvas Ranchers And Local Guarantors
Galveston report covers arrest of John W Adams in connection with the death of Maris Doherty and notes a local committee for the Cowboys semi pro club formed at the Chamber of Commerce. New executive committee members named. pledges sought from guarantors and subscribers for season funding.
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Coit Prime
Galveston
Mar
John W Adams
Galveston, Howden and
Hemterson
Teves Tanner
Hannellen
Maris Doherty
Chamber of Commerce
Cowboys
P. J. Poag
W. P. Lattieton
Tom Miller
Ralph Seilers
R. Ho Ward E. Banteriing
Ryan Keily
Magn & Com
Not So Dumb Movie Puzzle Draws Passes and Prizes
Several dozen entries offered guesses for a distorted Raymond Hackett and Filott Nugent photo in a contest tied to Not So Dumb. No winners found. prizes include four pair of passes and cash for top three, with six runners up receiving passes. Entries due Friday afternoon at the Evening News office. see Thursday edition for details.
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Raymond Hackett
Filott Nugent
Evening News
Hackett
Mary Duan
Nugent
Orie
Collere
Fternoon
Don’t Park Overnight City Rules Highlighted
Police warn against leaving cars on streets after midnight. Authorized by the police commissioner, cars found on streets after 12 o’clock are taken to the city pound and may be recovered for $2. Interference with street sweeping and other issues are noted.
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Lke
Road bids set for 448 miles on Highway 30
Opening bids on limestone rock asphalt surface treatment for 448 miles of Highway 30 begin March 18 five miles north of Del Rio. Earlier bid advertisements were cancelled to revise specifications.
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Highway No. 30
del Rio
Freight Line Sold to Universal Freight Lines
The Del Rio Fast Freight Line has been sold to Universal Freight Lines after approval from the Railroad Commission in Austin. The Del Rio to San Antonio service runs via Uvalde, linking the two cities under new ownership.
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del Rio
Universal Freight Lines
Austin
Railroad Commission
San Antonio
Uvalde
Evangelist Pond Preaches Tonight On Railroad Topic
Evangelist WY Pont preaches twice daily at the First Baptist Church revival. Last night he paid tribute to Andrew the man of Galilee and spoke of soul winning. Tonight promises another lively meeting with a special railroad sermon and a city quartet.
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Evangelist Pond
WY Pont
First Baptist
Andrew
Galilee
Jesus
Simon
Tutm
GIVES RUM BOND Walter Steven Arrested Near Comstock
Walter Steven was arrested near Comstock Monday with about $760 worth of assorted liquors. He posted a $1,000 bond and waived preliminary hearing. the case will go to the next grand jury in Val Verde County. Liquors included tequila whiskey cognac and brandy.
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Walter Steven
Comstock
Steven
Rodriguez and Torres File Marriage Intent in County Clerk Office
Efitanio Rodriguez and Hermelio Torres filed notice of intention to marry in the county clerk's office Thursday afternoon, confirming a forthcoming marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efitanio Rodriguez
Hermelio Torres
Wool grower predicts price rise with marketing coop plan
F. J. Hagenbarth, president of the National Wool Growers Association, touring Texas, forecasts higher wool prices this spring due to tariff prospects and the National Wool Marketing Corporation. He argues Texas warehouses would benefit from cooperative financing and that holding wool on consignments could lift prices from lows seen since 1929 to 30 cents or more per pound in grease.
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F. J. Hagenbarth
National Wool Growers Association
National Wool Marketing Corporation
Chicago
Ita
Texas
Uie
Harenbatth
Mwithair
Uiis
Boston
Ie Texas
National Wool Marketing Association
Hagenbarth
Texan In Chicago With Six Shooter Gets Off Easily
Stephen Mudrye of Waco Texas was arrested in Chicago for carrying a concealed deadly weapon a six shooter He told Judge Harry Miller he carried it because Chicago was a bad town The judge dismissed the charge against him.
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Chicago
Ciisens F
Dr Cook Paroled From Leavenworth After Five Years
Frederick Cook former arctic explorer physician and oil promoter, convicted of mail fraud at Fort Worth, is paroled from Leavenworth after serving five years. He edited the prison paper and plans literary work. Martin Moran visited him and found him in good spirits about starting life anew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Reese
Washington
UL Frederick Cook
Arct F
Wile
Leavenworth
Cook
Martin J Moran
United States
Alaska
Doctor Cook
Thieves fail to steal Mrs McNutt’s Buick Master Six
Car thieves attempted to steal the Master Six Buick won by Mrs M. D. McNutt in a Evening News circulation contest. The break in occurred when the car arrived at a local garage for repairs after a hammer had battered the steering wheel lock. despite the damage the car would not move. The attempt happened several days ago while the vehicle was parked in front of the McNutt home at 505 Laosolla during the day.
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M. D. McNutt
Evening News
McNutt
Laosolla
Optimist copies for Del Rio residents
The Optimist, the Chamber of Commerce official organ, has a limited print run. A few extra copies are available for Del Rio citizens to mail to friends, with the latest six page issue containing a general resume of local commercial activity from the last month.
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Chamber of Commerce
del Rio
Chamber of Commerce Imme
Diately
Lockley Company Opens Used Cars Display on Main Street
The H. B. Lockley Company announces a new display place for used cars on Main Street. The showroom space between A. G. Edwards Insurance and Lippe's Studio has been leased, and the grounds will be prepared as a show place for used machines.
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H. B. Lockley Company
Chevrolet
Main Street
The
Motor Company
A. G. Edwards Insurance Office
Lippe
Service Club Formed By S Pof Del Rio
A Del Rio service club was formed by Southern Pacific Railroad employees. Delegate remarks by Jack Carter Houston and BR Morrill highlighted cooperation, future layoffs, and retirements of John Cox and I J Walker. The evening featured piano solo by Katherine Tate, acrobatic dances by Louise and Patsy Bannister, and a Cherry Blossom chorus finale. Dancing followed from 9 to 11 with Louise Turner leading the music.
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del Rio
Roswell
Southern Pacific Rails
Jack Carter
Houston
Morrill
Fl Paso
MN. O
Ying
del Rio Service Club
M Acotta
HM Overstreet
Mairtinay
D. Roth
Carter
Southern Pacific
John Cox
Harry Bannister
Cherry Blossom
del Rio Lions Club
Louise Turner
Hospital Notes on Dr. Garrett Up After Confinement
Dr. George H. Garrett, physician in charge at Del Rio Hospital and Clinic, had been confined to his room for several days and was reported able to be up Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Garrett
del Rio Hospital
Stage Star Francine Latrimore Guarded in Chicago
Armed detectives guard Francine Latrimore, a stage star now in Chicago, from racketeers demanding $1,000. Similar extortion attempts have targeted other city celebrities, police report.
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Francine Latrimore
Chicago
Lindbergh Thrown From Polo Pony in California
Cal Del Monte March 7 Charles Lindbergh was thrown from a polo pony and dragged 45 feet. He was severely shaken but escaped harm. The aviator, in town for glider tests, rode for fun when wind prevented his flying.
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del Monte, Cal
Cal
Lindbergh
del Monte Polo Field
Northwest Wind Ends Dil Rio’s Shower Chance
Northwest wind dissipated rain chances as it blew in Thursday night and kept showers at bay Friday. Humidity fell to 27 percent in the morning from typical 75 percent, while Thursday's noon humidity was 9 percent. Temperature reached a 89 degree high and 54 degree low.
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H L. Molyneux
Weather Bureau
Blue Cross Grows as Latin American Appeal Draws Crowds
Eighteen members were added to the Blue Cross San Felipe charity after a talk by Sr Lisandro Pena Mexican consul who urged Latin American unity. He called for economic educational and social efforts and other speakers and musical numbers accompanied the free program at the Juarez theater which was packed.
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Fighteen
The
Blue Cross
San Felipe
Lisandro Pena
Juarez Theatre
Lions Club to Hold March Meeting With Wives as Guests
Officials announced a general Lions Club meeting for March 20 with wives of members as honor guests. The event had been set for March 13 but was postponed due to an operatic performance in San Antonio. A special program is being prepared. venue undecided between the Hotel Roswell and the San Felipe Country Club.
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Lions Club
San Antonio
Hotel Roswell
San Felipe Country Club
Train wreck near Columbia leaves one dead
In Columbia Georgia, the Seminole express section crashed into the rear Pullmans of the first section of the same train. Flagman C. C. White was killed. Ten passengers and crew were seriously injured as two cars derailed and the observation car telescoped.
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Columbia
Georgia
Colonal
C. C. White
Swimming Pool Publicity Stunt Sparks Del Rio Lions Plan
In Roswell on a Thursday afternoon J C Netts of the Lions Club staged a publicity stunt using a 45 calibre pistol as an inebriated character to draw attention to a new swimming pool project. The chaotic scene caused guests to flee and drew immediate notice from Netts and civic groups. The Lions Club and other local organizations pledged to continue promoting the Del Rio pool project.
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Roswell
J. C. Netts
Lions Club
Netts
Hincheon
Main Street
Mh Netts
the Lions
del Rio
West Texas Wool and Mohair Output Tops 25 Million Pounds
Del Rio Chamber of Commerce reports over 25 million pounds of wool and mohair processed annually in West Texas. Last year totals show Mohair 10,125,000 pounds and wool 15,514,681 pounds across major centers including Kerrville Del Rio San Angelo Brackettville Sanderson Camp Wood and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
del Rio
Kerrville
del Rio Wool and Mohair Company
Producers Wool and Mohair Company of
Val Verde Wool and Mohair Company of
San Angelo
Brackettville
Sanderson
Camp Wood
Plant Exchange Set For Del Rio Community Involvement
Plants cuttings and seeds are to be exchanged Saturday on the vacant lot beside the Lee Woods building on Main Street. Participants should bring plants Friday or Saturday and tag all cuttings with kind and color classifications to ensure a profitable Plant and Lead Exchange through cooperation of Del Rio residents.
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Lee Woods
Main Street
del Rio
Cut in Personnel For Del Rio Fire Dept Volunteers
Del Rio's fire department reduces its volunteer corps by nine retirees, leaving 24 volunteers alongside four paid men led by Chief E V Easterling. Practice nights aim to raise efficiency as friction rumors and lodging issues surface, with no new volunteers planned.
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del Rio
E. V. Eeling
Pers
Bochat
Lathan
J. Sivils
Roy Chastang
George Randolph
FP. Randolph
L. J. Bochat
D. Young
C. J. Crow
H. Larsen
Sam
Moreau
Earl Seudday
D . Hays
D. W. Gunnarsson
F. Henning
John Schrier
Nell Billings
M. Williams
A. Wilkerson
Easterling
Presbyterian leader to lead services in Del Rio
Dr L B Selfridge of San Antonio chairman of the Board of Home Missions of the Presbyterian Church will conduct morning and evening services at the Presbyterian Church in Del Rio in the pastor Rev Herbert G Markley’s absence.
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L. EB. Selfridge
San Antonio
Board of Home Missions
The
Presbyterian Church
Del-Rio
Herbert G. Markley
London Umbrella Trend Mirrors Miss 1930 Beauty Shift
The piece notes the growing popularity of the "chubby" umbrella and links it to the decree in theater and film that Miss 1930 should be plumper and more voluptuous than past beauties. It reflects fashion tastes and cultural standards of the era.
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London
Yesteryear
Weather: Colder Tonight Into Saturday With Frost Likely
Del Rio and Vicinity forecast shows colder air tonight with a high yesterday of 89 and a low of 54. Tonight fair and colder, except southwest. Saturday fair with rising temperatures, frost possible in north and central regions and freezing conditions anticipated in the northwest.
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del Rio
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