27 Mar 1937
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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1937
Page
1
J Travelstead accuses Texas agitators of being paid to stir trouble while reformers probe police graft in San Francisco. He notes the prosecutor owes money to a bail bond head and questions the President's power to act against st owners as Connally’s substitute offer stirs debate about Roosevelt’s potential victory and appointments.
A reader column surveys Easter traditions across cultures from colored eggs and dressing up to the hare as a symbol of spring and new life. It notes customs in Germany England and the United States, including egg gifts, egg rolling on the White House lawn, and the shift toward commercialized celebrations.
Range inspectors Jimmie Mills Del Rito Herbert Dodd Lanetrys and Fred McReynolds Comstock plan visits to schedule inspections for participation in the range program A new measurement unit aims to standardize forage yield figures replacing guesswork The county agent notes cleaning out tanks is not paid work but part of conservation efforts and fence work may be credited under new rules
The First Methodist Church choir presents The Living Chariot by Henry Wildermere on Sunday at 8 PM directed by George D Fisher with organist Miss Josephine Forman. Chorus members include Mmes Trent, Howell, Osborn, Drodale, Beasley, Stanford Payne, Rosas, Wehner, Weaver, Newton, Spencer, Conger Jones, and others under Rev L C Beasley. An invitation is extended to all.
Tax Assessor-Collector La ley Almond warns only four days remain before April 1 deadline for auto licenses. As of Saturday 1,274 licenses exist including 1,1909 passenger cars 133 commercial trucks and farm trucks. Owners urged to bring last year side receipts and complete vehicle affidavits to speed issuance.
The First Presbyterian and First Christian Churches unite for sunrise Easter worship Sunday at 6:30 in the Christian Church with combined choirs and Rev. Murray delivering The Cross and Christian Experience. At 11 a.m. Rev. Murray speaks on Naturalized Christians at the Presbyterian. no Sunday night service due to mission trip plans.
Del Rio residents enter the annual yard and garden contest sponsored by the Del Rio Garden Club and the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce. Entry deadline is March 31 with judging to finish by April 24 in city sections. The chamber hopes 100 entrants and cites beautifying property as civic pride and growth.
Rev Fr G M Cartier O M formerly of Del Rio is named assistant pastor of St Mary's Church in San Antonio. He moved from Brownsville where he led Sacred Heart Church for three years after earlier service in Houston and Bel Rio. He is son of S F Cartier of San Antonio and brother to Sister Francis Clare and Rev Amy Cartier.
Lansing reports indicate progress toward a settlement in the auto strike. John L. Lewis head of the CIO and Walter P. Chrysler head of the Chrysler works met, with optimistic remarks from Governor Murphy of Michigan.
Curtis Hodges unusually faced a jury summons at age four after his father placed property in the boy’s name. The criminal district clerk’s office questioned if Curtis should appear as the wheel drew his name from tax rolls. Deputy Lindley doubted the boy would be needed.
EDEN March 1 27 H EF Wood and B F Jacoby closed a deal purchasing the 1650 acre Lloyd place west of town. Wood bought 1000 acres including improvements and Jacoby took 6350 acres adjoining his home. Prices were 16 and 15 dollars an acre. H Spiser bought from D Marvin Rape the two section ranch six miles west of town. Karl Lapp bought the one section ranch near Menard part of the Waring estate. Mr Lapp sold the five room house on the ranch to Lee Murray who moved it to his Eden lots. Young Bill Loveless and WG Burleson leased a four section ranch from Weaver Baker. About 500 steen have been moved to the ranch 15 miles southwest of Junction. Mr and Mrs Elon Hutchison move to the Ed Martin ranch soon. Their home was sold to Dr Wo A Kelm who plans to move his family by April 1.
Governor James V. Allred will open memorial services for school explosion victims by radio from Austin at 1:00 p m Sunday over the Texas network. A brief service will start at 3:08 p m, followed by a 20 minute devotional at the school site ending at 3:30 p m.
Marathon region tale describes Chief Alsate watching the Chisos Mountains from a rock form, reputed to guard a lost mine. Legend ties the Apache band to Comanche conflicts two centuries past and mentions a crossing into Mexico to seek the mine at dawn near San Vicente and the Del Carmen range.
A Senate committee advances a bill exempting certain trucking firms from Motor Carrier Act regulation. The House would impose enforcement timelines, with amendments defeated to require certain recordkeeping. Exemptions include private contractors and agricultural producers. penalties and permit requirements are debated.
Albert Cauthorn plans to spend the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Bob Cauthorn Sr, arriving this evening and to return to Austin Sunday.
Wool prices hit a new peak as the Balmorhea fleece sold for 38 cents a pound. Late News reports Roosevelt addressing the sitdown strike question after returning from vacation, with Perkins as the first caller.
Prices for wool rise as Texas buyers and Arizona firms compare bids at the Adams Hotel lobby sealed bid. Estimates range from 400,000 to 1,000,000 pounds with most near the lower end. Arizona buyers travel to New Morano and California while H P Red Buell joins as Wool Market season opens.
John Rowland Sr was elected president and Hilary Doran was chosen secretary of the Del Rio Fire Prevention Board at a board meeting. Other members include W. D. Curry J. B. Brokaw Phil B. Foster and Fire Chief Frank J Schmidt. The board's duties include public fire protection laws and educational activities with Fire Prevention Week set for April 4 to April 31.
SAN FRANCISCO march 27 the strike vote continued among firemen and trainsmen of the southern pacific railroad as conductors and engineers yearn to stay on the job yet the action remains unresolved with potential walkouts looming.
Dwight Yell uses sit-down tactics to win a job. He studies foremen and workers, follows company hours, and remains seated at the target firm’s offices after traveling to Sherman. He has held his ground for two weeks and predicts employment soon, though he questions if he is a hoax. He recalls a prior five week sit-down at an auto plant, leaving when he fainted and 250 workers were hired shortly after.
Weather desk reports another series of frosts expected across most of the state. A front from Washington brings mild Easter bonnets and rain tomorrow, with temperatures slumping in the Lower Rio Grande Valley and surrounding areas.
Newton reports Fred L. Martag 79 a former Los Angeles based manufacturer who built a large personal fortune in washing machines died of a heart attack yesterday in California while wintering there. Martag amassed wealth estimated at around 1 million dollars annually.
Nat PF Frazier was able to be home on Saturday after being ill for several days. The report notes he rested at home, located on 497 Avenue, and is expected to resume normal activities soon.
Del Rio and Vicenits area shows frost and likely freezing temperatures tonight. Yesterday's high reached 52 with a 45 low. This morning's low was 37 degrees, indicating chilly conditions and a cool start to the day.
Tonight and Sunday will be partly cloudy with probable frost along the coast. Interior areas expected to experience freezing temperatures tonight except in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, then rising temperatures by Sunday.
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