Wheeler enters race for Val Verde County clerk
W R Wheeler, respected banker and farmer from Del Rio, announced his candidacy for county clerk of Val Verde County subject to Democratic primary results. A long‑time resident and former president of the Del Rio National Bank, Wheeler cites his business experience and county knowledge as qualifications. He resides west of Del Rio on his Rio Grande farm and seeks voter support.
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Wheeler
Val Verde
State Bank of
del Ris
Rio Grande
Mexican Chamber to Install New Officers in April
The Mexican Chamber of Commerce will install a new officer slate on April 4 as part of the group fourth anniversary celebration. Raul de Leon becomes president, Ramon Menquez first vice president, Lisandro Pena re elected secretary, and Aurelio Diaz re elected treasurer. Directors include Jose Rubio Alfred Villegas General Rodríguez Rodolfo Guillerres and Felix Barrera. A committee led by Arnulfo Sanchez Herman Cadens Rogelio Rivero will plan the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexican Chamber of Commerce
Raul de Leon
Teiler
First National Bank
Gew
Simon Raedriguez
Ramon Mencrz
Lisandro Pena
ILN
Manuel Cgonmralies
Aurelio Diaz
Treasies
Directos
Jose R. Rubio
Alfred Villegas
General Rodriguez
Rodolfo Guilerres
Felx Barrera
Arnulfo Sanchez
Herman Cadens
Rogelio Rivero
San Felipe
Texan Held for Bethany Bank Robbery
Jack Barnard of Dallas charged with a 4790 robbery of the Farmers State Bank of Bethany won a venue change for his preliminary hearing set for Thursday before Justice of the Peace White in Oklahoma City.
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United Press
Oklahoma City
Jack Barnard
Dallas
Farmer's State Bank of
Bethany
Justice of the Peace
White
Waitress Aroused By Burglars in Hotel Roswell Incident
Jackie Terry, a waitress at the Hotel Roswell, aided Patrolman Musgrave in chasing two burglars who entered her Dan Rite residence on Gunner Street. One suspect was handcuffed by Miss Terry and jailed. the other fled after a pistol strike and a brief pursuit. A man identified as Gregoridy Radillo was jailed later, with burglary charges likely.
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J. Musgrave
Miss Terry
Musgrave
Martin Street
T. G. Myers
Pascual Negedo
Gregoridy Radillo
Reynosa
Radillo
Young to Use Radio in Campaign Says Candidate
James Tome of Kaufman announces campaign plans for governor as candidate Young enters the race. He argues no prior Texas candidate has used radio as extensively and emphasizes Democratic principles and party unity. Young, a former Democrat organizer, has long supported party regularity and governance.
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Dallab
Mar. M
James Tome
Kaufman
Youn
Texas
Youns
Tast Fa
Young
al Smith
Democratic Party
Yours
Road Brawl Leads to Fines for Four Involved
Weekend altercation on the loop road left Joaqui Tharra with a bruised eye and led Dominguez Fikrmina Torrez to plead guilty. Torres Ibarra were fined five dollars plus costs for fighting in public. City officers report a rock was used. the incident occurred near Villa Acuna with claims of curses and pushing.
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Loop Road
Joaqui Tharra
Justice Court
Dominguez
Fikrmina Torrez
Torres
Charles Miller
Ibarra
Villa Acuna
Torrez
Laughlin Examining Trial Draws Crowd in Brady
Arthur Laughlin charged with the murder of ranchman John Wright. Laughlin held on $7,500 bond after an examining trial that drew a crowded Brady courtroom. Officers searched spectators for firearms as Wright died from two bullet wounds suffered March 9 on a highway near Brady.
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Brady
Mar
Arthur Laughlin
John Wright
Justice of Peace
Douglas
Laughlin
Wright
White Injunction Plea Goes to Civil Court of Appeals in San Antonio
Eight West Texas born dlurt students try out for Schreiner Institute track spots. Notables include Charles Waring of San Angelo and E Sellers in the mile, Jack Paullthone in jumps, Brycee O Keefe Panhandle in discus and shot put, Hugo Peterman Pregericksburg in throwing, Betz Baker San Angelo in shot put, C Petsch Fredericksburg in hurdles, and R Klett Fredericksburg in the mile run.
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White
Civil Court of Appeals
San Antonio
Kerhville
West Texas
Dlurt
Tbe Selsreiner Institute
Charles Waring
San Angelo
E. Sellers
el Fi
Jack Pautheon
Bryecee O'Keefe
Panhandle
Hugo Peterman
Pregericksburg
I Javeh
Betz Baker
C. Petsch
Fredericksburg
Hurdies
I. R. Klett
Injunction Denied in Brackettville Land Dispute
Judge Joseph Jones denied an injunction to J E White and extended the restraining order in a Maverick County irrigation case. The matter moves to the Civil Court of Appeals at San Antonio with a decision expected within three weeks. Eagle Pass leaders attend, signaling strong local interest in the outcome.
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Joseph Jones
J. E. White
Brackettville
Myr. White
Maverick County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1
Civil Court of Appeals
San Antonio
Eagle Pass
Brackettvile
Maverick County
Del Ricans Return From 9000 Mile Southern Tour
Mr and Mrs W E Pound return to Del Rio after a three month overland trip covering about 9000 miles. Accompanied by Tom Pound of Chicago they visited Florida and eight Southern states including Tallahassee Gainesville Saint Petersburg Fort Myers and Lake Wales with a stop in Fort Lauderdale for six weeks. The trip featured sights such as the Bob Singing Tower and a Confederate monument project at Stone Mountain. They are glad to be home among friends.
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W. E. Pound
Florida
South
Mr Pound
Tom Pound
Chicago
New Orleans
Mrs. Pound
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
Arkansas
Nashville
Tallahassee
Gainesville
Saint Petersburg
Fort Meyers
Everglades
Royal Palm State Park
Mian
Lake Wales
Daytona Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Pound
Jacksonville
Chattanooga
Memphis
Texarkana
Bob Singing
Iron Mountains
Fla
Sonte Mountain
Lee
del Rio
Fire Disfigures Ft Worth Woman
Flaming from an exploding stove burned Mrs. Hubb Diggs nearly whole body at a Lake Worth camp. He husband Mr Diggs also burned as he tried to extinguish the flames with his hands. Their condition is listed as critical.
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Fort Worth
Mar
Hubb Diggs
Lake Worth
Work Convicts on State Roads
State convicts will be put to work building roads to relieve prison overcrowding, Governor Moody announced. He asked Chairman Ross Sterling of the State highway commission to designate roads for the program while designations await final approval. The prison population stands at about 4,987 with no new prisoners accepted by the warden.
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Austin
Mar
Moody
Ross Sterling
State Highway Commission
Gibb Gilchrist
Huarrel
Weather Summary for Del Rio Vicinity and Surroundings
The forecast calls for fair and colder conditions with frost likely in the south tonight. Tuesday expects fair weather and a warmer north portion. Yesterday’s high reached 88 and low 51. Frost is possible in the north and west areas tonight with continued fair and colder conditions on Tuesday.
Weekly Weather Outlook for Southern Plains and West Gulf
Partly cloudy to unsettled at start with showers in the east portion, then fair midweek and local showers later. Temperatures near seasonal average with moderate fluctuations. For the Southern Rocky Mountain region generally fair, but northern Utah frequently unsettled. Temperatures near normal.
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Southern Plains
West Gulf States
Rocky Mountain and
Plateau
Utah
Highway 90 Association set to outline 1990 program
The Highway 90 Association meets at the courthouse to hear Mal Bannon’s address on the association’s 1990 program. Judge Brian Montague and Judge Perry S. Robinson will speak, with minutes, treasurer’s report, and committee updates to follow. Attendees include Porter Whaley Dr Frank W. Sorrell W. H. Furlong Mrs H A Moss Arthur Mayhue Pat Neff A. W. Grant D. H. Colp H. Lee Bobbitt Governor Dan Moody and J. H. Walker.
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Mal Bannton
Welvowie
Brian Montague
Perry S. Robinson
Bexar County
Uvalde
Ange
del Rio-Brownsville
Association
Porter Whaley
San Antonio
Frank W. Sorrell
W. H Furlong
H. A Moss
Arthur Mayhue
Pat Neff
Austin
A. W. Grant
D. H. Colp
H. Lee Bobbitt
Dan Moody
J. H. Walker
E. K. Fawcett
W. F. Littleton
San Felipe County Club
Livestock Markets Report From Kansas City Opening Week
Sheep receipts hit 14 000 as stockers and lambs moved slowly on Monday. Lambs opened around 25 cents lower while ewes rose to 6.50 and many clippers sold at 9.65. Cattle saw large runs with 12 500 calves and 2 000 holdovers, market barely steady amid 10 to 15 cent declines versus Saturday.
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Kansas City
Hospital Notes From Brackettville Surgical Updates
The condition of T. A. Blakeney was slightly improved Monday morning. Mrs. Louisa Palamanpez of Brackettville underwent a major operation Monday morning and is doing nicely. Mrs. Tom Wadsworth of Brackettville, who had her tonsils removed Saturday, is recuperating.
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T. A. Blakeney
Louisa Palamanpez
Brackettville
Tom Wadsworth
Fort Worth Jurist Abandons Contempt Charge Against Warden
Fort Worth Judge George Hosey initially planned to jail State penitentiary warden Fr Harrell for contempt after the penitentiary refused to receive four prisoners. He later learned the manager is a warden, not a superintendent, leaving no legal recourse.
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Fort Worth
George Hosey
State Penitentiary
Red Wright
Huntsville
Hosey
Sheriff Wrights
Hasey
Fr. Harrell
Air of Mystery Grows in Fire Torture Case Case
Officials refuse probe findings as the Wilma Jones case deepens. County Attorney Sam McCorkle and Ranger J B Wheatley declined to answer questions. Reports claim Tom Dodd, linked to the affair, may have been moved elsewhere and the burn victim may name a suspect.
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Wilma Jones
Alice
Sam McCorkle Fletly
J. B. Wheatley
Tom Dodd
Dodd
Masons Welcome Hiram F Lively for Del Rio Meeting
About 125 Masons from Del Rio and nearby towns attended a Saturday night session with Grand Master Hiram F Lively of Dallas as the honored guest. The day featured district talks, an open air barbecue, and educational remarks by W Madden Fry and Wilber Keith.
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del Rio
Hiram F. Lively
Dallas
W. Madden Fry
Gonzales
Masonic Educational Committee
Wilber Keith
Masonic Service Association
Lively
Ozona Man Held On Check Charge
Jose Valdez was arrested by city police and turned over to the sheriff for Crockett County authorities over a bad check written there. A complaint was filed against Valdez in Ozona justice court.
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Sheriff's Department
Crockett County
Valdez
Justice Court
Ozona
Hammond man wins chicken eating championship
Hammond Indiana Ray Swank claims the chicken eating championship after a contest with Hale Budd and Frank Beaman. He was an easy winner, devouring six of the fowls.
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Hammond, Ind
Ray Swank
Hammond
Hale Budd
Frank Beaman
Seven Die in Queens Borough Fire in New York
Seven persons including four children died in a Queen's Borough house fire. Only resident Stanley Fuss 11 escaped by leaping from a kitchen window. The victims were John Fliss 50 and Mary 40 with children John 6 Stella 6 Helen 4 Mary 13 and boarder Charles Korzan 43. Firemen located the charred bodies in the first floor bedrooms.
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New York
Queen's Borough
Stanley Fuss
John Fliss
Mary
John
Y. Stella
Helen
Charles Korzan
Lloor
Census Enumerators Gather in Del Rio for Training
About a dozen census enumerators from Val Verde, Kinney and Maverick Counties met in Del Rio Monday for final instructions from David W. Barnhill of Uvalde district supervisor. Similar sessions will follow before the census begins April 2. Final appointments in the corps are under consideration.
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Val Verde
Kinney
Maverick
del Rio
David W. Barnhill
Uvalde
Menard approves $100000 high school bond issue
Menard voters approved a $100000 bond for a new high school building by 254 to 77. Plans call for immediate construction to finish by the next fall term, with the existing high school to be converted into a grade school.
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Menard
Mar
School bids to be opened here tonight
Bids on about 185000 dollars of construction will be opened at the school board meeting at the high school building tonight. Seven bids were submitted for heating plumbing and electrical work, but no general contract bids had come in.
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Bam Watt
Wisconsin to Seek End of Boycott Poy
United Press reports Wisconsin and Texas aim to end rival boycotts. Delegations from Wisconsin and the Rio Grande Valley travel to Austin for a conference with Governor Moody. The dispute followed the firing of John Newnan after deemed Texas busings and Wisconsin permit refusals.
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Wisconsin
United Pres
Austin
Texas
Moody
Shite
Rio Grande Valley
John Newnan
Wisconsin 18 Estate Board
Wisconsin Board
Del Rio Wins Tennis Opener Over Eagle Pass 3-2
Del Rio high school edged Eagle Pass 3 2 in a season opener. Captain Roy Harrington plus Charles Roberts L D Nixon Jack Laughlin and Steven Ross played for Del Rio while Mabry Oxgle sat out ill. Nixon fought through illness to finish parts of the singles. Del Rio vows rematch next Saturday at Eagle Pass.
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del Rio High School
del Rio
Roy Lee Harrington
Charles Roberts
L. D. Nixon
Lawrence Nixon
Jack Laughlin
Steven Ross
Mabry Oxgle
Southern Pacific
Southern
Fort Stockton Opens New Landing Field near Town
New landing field at Fort Stockton measures about 4000 feet in length and reaches across a broad width, marking a significant aviation development for the area and indicating increased access to air transportation locally.
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Fort Stockton
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Uninet Press
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Ieft
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Kay
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Tex
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Keith
Dallas News
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Crockett
W. F. Boggess
Gov. Moody
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