Del Rio Schools Planned Modernization Urged by State Supervisor
State education official Katherine Henderson praises Del Rio system after inspection. Recommendations push library upgrades, new laboratory space, expanded arts, improved math and writing, a modernized high and junior high, and a long term plan to complete by September. Voters and juvenile campaigns mix with school board elections as candidates propose ending prohibition amendments and expanding parking.
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Katherine Henderson
Sam Walk
Eet Boar
Department of Education
Mabry Qule
Vestel Askew
J. C. Mayfield
Ogle
Cody Wardlaw
Jake Mayfield
B. D. Roberts
V Askew
Central School
Franklin Galloway
Charles Cook
Nurtsi Heights
Sam McBee
O. Taylor
Roy M. Andrews
Sheppard Opens Campaign in Sweetwater Home Town
George Sheppard of Sweetwater returns home to formally launch his bid for governor, following Governor Moody's appointment and the resignation of former comptroller Terrell. Local officials attended as the campaign opened.
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Sweetwater
George Sheppard
Moody
Terrell
World Police Watch Antics Of Communists
Police in major cities worldwide staged tight security for May Day demonstrations amid fears of violence. Reports note widespread arrests in Europe and heightened patrols in Australia and the United States as authorities prepared for possible clashes.
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Uireal
Australia
America
United States
Europe
Funeral Services For Collins Babe Held Here Today
Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 pm for George Fred Collins the second, the stillborn son of Mr and Mrs George Fred Collins of 1400 Ave North Heighins residence. Dr E F Dawson officiated from the First Baptist Church. Pallbearers listed. Father employed in Tampico Mexico could not attend.
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Ave
E. F E. Dawson
First Baptist Church
North Heighins
J. Turney Terrell
Walter E. Roach
Tom Rancier
Stanley Eddings
S. H. Eddings
5. H. Russell
J. W. Blair
Collins
Tampico
Mexico
Two Goldthwaite Robbery Suspects In Nebraska Jail
Two men named Doyle Salyer and K O Koen were held in Imperial Nebraska after a ranch town bank robbery in Goldthwaite Texas. They were arrested at Wauneta with two revolvers and fingerprints sent to Texas authorities for possible extradition.
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Nebraska
Imperial, Neb
Doyle Salyer
K O. Koen
Goldthwaite
Texas
Wauneta
Coahuila Ranches Damaged by Floods and Hail
Reports from Villa Acuna say high waters on the San Diego River and Las Vecas Creek flooded ranches in northern Coahuila after recent rains. Halil reportedly caused damage in some areas, killing young livestock. Beneficial rains were general in the region.
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San Diego
Las Vecas
Coahuila
Villa Acuna
Fort Davis Movie Colony Under Construction by Jack Hoxie
Special Correspondent in Fort Davis reports a new movie colony and deluxe summer resort being developed. Jack Hoxie and manager W A Wilson hold the lease on the old fort as plans for a $2,000,000 Meture Pictures venture advance. Pierce of New York City spearheads the corporation. William Desmond is signed for three years. A swimming tank 50 by 100 feet and western film production are planned with Hoxie to star in ongoing projects.
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Jack Hoxie
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New York City
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Ign Hoxie
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Nils
Yvelopant
Old Port Davis
Pacific Far West Pictures Corporation
New Jersey
Jesse
Reaart
Tattooed prison exhibit fuels clothing for art lovers
Report describes a tattooed prisoner exhibition at Lamballe prison and its demand from Paris music halls. The feature includes a full tattooed body, a seven year reading novel with 21 chapters, and a World War month by month picture story. Separate item notes plan to oppose enforcing the Eighteenth Amendment via funding cuts.
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Algiers
Lamballe
Paris
Hospital notes on recent surgeries and recoveries
Alfredo Padilla shot in San Pelipe April 9 underwent an operation Wednesday. He is reported to be doing nicely. Mrs J A Davis Sanderson had major operation Wednesday and is doing nicely. Mrs Walter Ramos recovering at local hospital was able to go home Thursday. Harvey Guinn had emergency operation Tuesday and is resting easily. Mrs Earl Decker, injured April 13, is able to walk on crutches at a local sanitarium where she is recuperating.
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San Pelipe
J. A. Davis
Sanderson
Walter Ramos
Harvey Guinn
Earl Decker
Mot Myer Fuel Tax Question Explored In Texas Conference
In Austin on May 1 experts from oil companies the State comptroller and the Attorney General discussed what fuels fall under the four cent a gallon motor fuel tax. The law does not specify included fuels and participants seek a standard to cover fuels beyond gasoline.
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Austin
State Comptroller’s Department
Attorney General's Department
Scholastic Meet Opens In Austin
The twentieth annual State Inter scholastic League meet opens in Austin with public school students from across Texas competing in debates tennis typewriting track art and dramatics. First events begin today at 2 p m with boys tennis doubles, debaters take the stage tonight, and events continue through Saturday.
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Austin
Texas
Bus Injunction On Villa Acuna Run Upheld
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals in San Antonio upheld an injunction against M B Woolf operator of a Del Rio to Villa Acuna bus line stopping service until a certificate of necessity and convenience is obtained. The court ruled Villa Acuna is not a suburb of Del Rio and Woolf must meet the same regulations as the Del Rio Motor Transportation Company. The ruling affirmed Judge Joseph Jones decision.
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M. BE. Woolf
del Rio
Villa Acuna
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
San Antonio
Del Rio Girls Enter State Home Economics Contest
Del Rio high school home economics students led by Catherine Twichell travel to Houston for the state clothing contest. Representing first year class are Miss Proctor and Miss Merrill, Miss Martin represents the second year. Awards were earned locally with several placing, judging occurs today, garments will be shown in Roach My Lymont windows on return.
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del Rio High School
Levinia Proctor
Merrill Bradford
Debbie Martin
Houston
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Miss Merrill
Miss Martin
Miss Bradford
Merrill
Lois Brown
Natalie Markley
Mary Ellen Ward
Phyllis Jones
Minnie Lee Keller
del Rio
Roach-My Lymont
May 1 Observed as Labor Day Holiday in Villa Acuna
Federal authorities in Villa Acuna mark May 1 as Labor Day a holiday in Mexico. The observance honors workers and their contributions with closures and ceremonial events.
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Villa Acuna
Mexico
Omaha Racket Chief Killed at Speakeasy
Gene Livingston, allegedly the Omaha gang king, was shot three times at a beer speakeasy in Omaha on May 1. He died in a local hospital about a half hour later. An unnamed assailant, Bob Glasgow, who once guarded Livingston, was wounded in the leg and hip. Police suspect enemies in gambling and bootlegging rackets targeted him.
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United Wrens
Omaha
Gene Livingston
Livingston
Bob Glasgow
Saxon Joins Cowboys For Next Series
Sixteen Bell Teie Blue Bells players arrive by bus to San Antonio for a two game set against the Del Rio Cowboys. Max Saxon has joined the Cowboys shifting Barbee to the outfield as Herman Sparks eyes relief for a no hit no run potential game.
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Ask Supreme Court To Review Hidalgo Election Contests
A motion asking the Texas State Supreme Court to withdraw the Hidalgo County election suit from the Commission of Appeals and hear the case itself was submitted. The court previously sided with District Judge L. E Leslie and with Gordon Griffin of McAllen, Hidalgo County Good Government League candidate.
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Hidalgo
United Pross
Austin
State Supreme Court
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Commission of Appeals
Commission
L. E Leslie
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Court of Civil Appeals
Gordon Griffin
McAllen
Mrs Hopkins Shows Slight Improvement
Slight improvement was observed Thursday morning in the condition of Mrs. W. A. Hopkins wife of County Clerk W. A. Hopkins who has been seriously ill following a recent operation.
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W. A. Hopkins
Rector Victor Velasco Wins Cause After Court
Victorious and happy Reverend Julius Velasco and his bride Catherine Rogers return to Dayton Kentucky after an ecclesiastical court in Lexington refused to unfrock him. The prosecution claimed he would resign if he married her and Velasco later did resign.
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Espicopal
Catherine Rogers
Dayton
Lexington
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Telephone Charter Amendments Filed By Local Company
Amendments to charters of the Del Rio & Winter Garden Telephone Co and the San Angelo Telephone Co are reported by the Texas Secretary of State. The Del Rio group resulting from a merger of three lines increases stock privileges after incorporation about six weeks ago with 750000 dollars capital. The San Angelo firm raises capital stock from 600000 dollars to 1809 shares non par.
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San Angelo Telephone Co
Secretary of State
Austin
del Rio Concern
del Rio
San Angelo Concern
Livestock Market Report From Kansas City Prices Rise
Lambs gained 25 to 50 cents with top woolled lambs at 10.50 and packer lambs at 10. Cattle receipts totaled 2,900 with light steers around 12 and dealers near 10. Hog receipts reached 6,550 with market steady to strong. Sheep receipts were 6,000 and prices held steady.
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Kansas City
First National Bank
Four Men With Bundles Chase in Rio Grande Canebrake
A gun battle occurred about 2 AM on the Rio Grande banks as officers and customs men chased rum runners. About 120 bottles of liquor were seized. several men fled across a ravine with sacks of liquor, one stumble and escape, shots fired in darkness. deputies suspect the raiders were Mexicans, not speaking English when halted.
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Rio Grande
del Rey
Sheriff's Department
Failure to Remit State Depository Interest Charged
Tax collectors in 92 counties face charges for failing to remit depository interest to the State as per law. Moore Lynn, State auditor, states monthly interest accrues on deferred remittances with an estimated annual total of about $25,000.
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Austin
Moore Lynn
Lynn
Lindbergh Completes Northbound Leg of Pan American Flight
Colonel Charles Lindbergh arrived at Balboa Canal Zone on May 14 amid the return leg of his inaugural Buenos Aires to New York service for the Pan American Airways Grace Line. He carried Northbound mail completing the trip's return portion and was greeted by officials.
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United Prowse
Balboa
Canal Zone
Charles Lindbergh
Buenos Aires
New York
Pan- American Airways
Grace
Weather forecast for Del Rio and Vicinity
Generally fair tonight and Friday with mild temperatures. Yesterday’s high 61 and low 66 were reversed in parts of West and East Texas with colder Panhandle conditions and unsettled southern areas.
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West Texas
The
Panhandle
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