Sealed bid sale to offer 400000 pounds mohairs at Kerrville
The notice announces a sealed bid sale of 400000 pounds of Mohair to be held in Kerrville on Wednesday. Flood toll rises to 136 as the area endures continued disasters and the Evening News marks seven years since its first issue on March 20, 1929. A prominent Episcopal rector in San Antonio contemplates service in Birmingham or Washington with the church president’s presence noted.
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Kerrville
San Antonio
Birmingham
Ala
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Washington
Republican threat visits democracy defender in Brownwood
Column excerpts note a Republican visitor in Brownwood last night and speculate on New Hampshire primary results. The piece comments on editor Frank Knox from Chicago and the press as a profession, linking politics with media influence.
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Frank Knox
Chicago
Brownwood
New Hampshire
Brownwood Bulletin
Floods Leave 200000 Homeless Across Eastern States
Flooding across the East leaves 200000 homeless with 136 dead and $309000000 in damages. The Federal government considers a $400000000 relief plan while Massachusetts cities deploy guard protection amid inundated streets in Springfield Lawrence Lowell and Haverhill. Hartford battles rising river levels and a carpet mill fire. Marietta and other Ohio River towns mobilize rescue efforts as Governor Allred calls for Red Cross contributions.
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Massachusetts
Springfield
Lawrence
Lowell
Haverhill
Hartford
Connecticut
Pittsburgh
Johnstown
Marietta
Ohio
Ohio River
James Allred
Texas
Roosevelt postpones Florida trip to monitor flood news
President Roosevelt delayed his Florida visit for at least 24 hours to review ongoing flood developments, announcing the extension during a Washington briefing.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Florida
Three Die In Texarkana Explosion Fire
Three persons were killed when a terrific explosion and ensuing fire wrecked six business structures in Texarkana on March 20. Investigators probed cause as smoke plumes rose and emergency crews battled the blaze through the afternoon.
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Texarkana
Liquor Inspectors Appointed for Del Rio Border Check
AUSTIN March 20 Liquor Administrator C R Miller assigned two inspectors to Del Rio to examine inflow of Mexican liquors over the border. Miller announced Mexican liquor dealers along the border contemplated affixing Texas stamps to bottles to assure solid Texas tourism.
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Austin
C. R. Miller
del Rio
Miller
Texas
Extradition Papers Expected For Man Arrested
Extradition papers for H. W. Gorath, jailed in Val Verde County, are expected in Howard on March 23. Gorath is held on a felony embezzlement warrant from Minor County, South Dakota. South Dakota officials say they will extradite despite his waiver.
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H. W. Gorath
Val Verde
Minor County
S. D
Howard
8. D
A. E. Steinmetz
Gorath
Steinmetz
Gordon Feldhaus
S. C
South Dakota
Allred
Feldhaus
Entries in Del Rio garden contest announced
Four new entries were reported Friday in the Del Rio Garden Club and Del Rio Chamber of Commerce sponsored contest. The entrants include Mrs J Hymans, Mrs R M Crosby, Sacred Heart Academy, and the State Highway Department. Judging will occur in late May. blanks available at the Chamber of Commerce.
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The
del Rio Garden Club
del Rio Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Department
Chamber of Commerce
Caught Coyotes Said To Be Hooked On Mexican Coasts
McAllen party Dr A B Cockrum Elmer Hall and C V Yoder fished 75 miles down the Mexican coast from Matamoros chasing coyotes using small fish as bait. Coyotes reportedly hooked five before they broke 75 pound lines and escaped, a tale reflecting old Mexico fishing lore.
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A. B. Cockrum
Elmer Hall
C. V. Yoder
McAllen
Mexican
Matamoros
Joe H. Bridge Sworn In as Texas Ranger in Austin
Joe H. Bridge of Del Rio was sworn in Friday as a Texas Ranger. He will be stationed with Company D of the Rangers based in Del Rio under Captain Bill McMurray. Bridge spent years on a ranch in Mexico and is an old hunting companion of Governor James V. Allred.
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Joe H. Bridge
Texas Ranger
Austin
Bridge of
del Rio
Bridge
Rangers
Bill McMurray
Mexico
James V. Allred
Fort Clark Units Reviewed Before General Humphrey
All Fort Clark units were reviewed Friday morning at 10 o'clock by post commander General Evan H. Humphrey who announced his transfer to the Philippine Islands and departure on Saturday for his new assignment.
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Fort Clark
Evan H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Philippine Islands
Major Guy O Shirey recounts Little America visit adventures
Major Shirey of the U S Army Medical Corps and Byrd expedition physician spent 60 days in Little America. He described extreme cold, diet studies, canned foods, Vitamin C supplies, and trail rations like pemican, plus seal meat and fresh milk. He recalled matches found at Byrd headquarters surviving five years. He spoke briefly in Del Rio on a return trip to Phoenix and praised Del Rio as attractive.
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Guy O. Shirey
Byrd
Little America
Ima JO Fleetwood
United States Army Medical Corps
Richard E. Byrd
del Rio
E. McMath
Shirey
Phoenix
Ariz
Civilians Conservation Corps
Texarkana
W. L. Shirey
Major Shirey
Europe
Norway
Germany
R. Otto Rygh
New Zealand
Mr. McMath
Mohair Sale Set for Kerrville Largest West Texas Lot
Schreiner Wool and Mohair Company will offer 490000 pounds in a sealed bid sale in Kerrville on Wednesday morning. The accumulation would be the biggest mohair sale in West Texas and accounts for about one sixth of Southwest mohair supply.
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Kerrville
Schreiner Wool and Mohair Company
West
Texas
Southwest
Alfred Duncan Dies at 53 in San Felipe Quarter
Alfred Duncan a 53 year old colored man long employed by Bob Cauthorn died Thursday in his quarters behind the Cauthorn home on East Greenwood Street Funeral services were held Friday at 3 pm from the Methodist Church in San Felipe Interment followed at the colored cemetery beside Westlawn Mohair price notes report West Texas hair reaching 60 to 70 cents with expectations of higher at Kerrville sale Reports of 62 to 72 cents offered circulated with Schreiner accumulation likely to fetch that figure L. G. DuBus president of Val Verde Wool and Mohair Company declined to affirm or deny offers but predicts 62 to 72 cents for Schreiner sale and plans to attend
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Bob Cauthorn
Cauthorn
East Greenwood Street
San Felipe
Westlawn
West Texas
Kerrville
Peterson
Brackettville
Val Verde
L. G. DuBus
DuBus
Nations Agree to Alliance in German Dispute
Britain France Belgium and Italy propose a virtual military alliance if Hitler rejects proposals to restore European security. Anthony Eden outlines plans for a widened League of Nations scope and an international conference. A buffer zone along the Franco-Belgian border would be occupied by international troops until a new treaty is drafted.
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London
Britain
France
Belgium
Italy
Alaolph Hitler
Europe
House of Commons
Anthony Eden
League of Nations
Germany
Italy ready to deploy 1.25 million soldiers in war
General Federico Baistrocchi told the Chamber of Deputies with Mussolini present that Italy can field 1,250,000 troops in addition to forces already in Africa if war breaks out.
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Rome
Federico Baistrocchi
Chamber of Deputies
Mussolini
Italy
Africa
Brinkley Driver Injured in Wreck Near Shreveport
Stanley R. Christensen chauffeur for Dr. John R. Brinkley was injured in an automobile crash near Shreveport Louisiana late Thursday. He was returning from North Carolina with Brinkley when their car and a truck collided at the Narrow Red Chute Bridge on Minden Road. Christensen suffered a cut above one eye. the truck driver had minor injuries. The Brinkley car sustained rear damage and a rear fender was ripped off.
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Stanley R. Christensen
John R. Brinkley
Shreveport
Christensen
Dr. Brinkley
North Carolina
Red Chute Bridge
Minden Road
de Rio
Brinkley
Del Rio Area Weather Outlook Tonight and Saturday
Fair tonight and Saturday with rising temperatures on Saturday. Yesterday’s high reached 78 degrees and the low was 54. This morning’s minimum temperature was 47.
Weather outlook: fair tonight and Saturday
Fair conditions continue tonight and Saturday with rising temperatures on Saturday. Light to moderate northerly to easterly winds affect coastal areas.
Bright Future Seen for Mohair Wool Industry
L G DuBus president of the Val Verde Wool and Mohair Company predicts a strong year for wool and mohair. Mohair could reach 62 to 72 cents locally, Boston prices at 65 to 75 cents, and spring wool 35 to 40 cents. He cites new weaving tech expanding outlets and warns ranchers against selling individual clips.
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L. G. DuBus
Val Verde Wool and Mohair Company
Mr. DuBus
Texas
A. C. Schreiner
Kerrville
Boston
del Rio
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