Census districts set for Texas 1930 enumeration
Washington May 3 Census Bureau confirms 29 census districts in Texas with 2000 plus enumerators to be chosen from district headquarters. Districts include Twenty first Uvalde with 15 counties and Brownwood listed for Fourteenth with 14 counties. Enumeration start date not yet decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Verde County
Washington
Census Bureau
Texas
San Antonio
Uvalde
Luling
Austin
Eagle Lake
Brownsville
John N. Garner
Augustus McCloskey
R. B. Creager
Republican National
Val Verde
Edwards
Real
Bandera
Kerr
Gillespie
Kendall
Bianco
Kinney
Medina
Maverick
Zavala
Frio
Dimmit
LaSalle
McMullen
Brownwood
Runnels
Coleman
Brown
Concho
McCulloch
San Saba
Mills
Lampasas
Menard
Kimbie
Mason
Llano
Burnet
Texas Blue Sky Law Proposed as Securities Bill
Austin reports fresh efforts to pass a securities law replacing the blue sky statute in a Texas special session. The measure mirrors Pennsylvania law with one dispute over forbidding sellers from displaying their authority to a buyer. Howard Martin notes the choice favors tested laws. debates and brochures circulate among legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Department of State
Howard Martin
Secretary of State’s Office
Pennsylvania
Martin
Ozona Adopts Sign Slogan
Ozona May 3 The Lions Club committee placed an order for a large electric welcome sign nine feet long and four feet wide. The sign will bear the slogan Ozona Biggest Little Town In the World and hang at a prominent downtown point visible from three main roads into the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozona
April Exports Rise Through Laredo on Mexican Trade
The Mexican consulate reported a rapid suppression of revolutionary troubles led to a rise of 1 202 000 in the valuation of American goods entering Mexico via Laredo during April. The Evening News is delivered each afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Mexico
New Angling Device Fastens Fish on Three Hooks
A new fishing apparatus uses a hook trio to secure a fish by the mouth while another hook pierces its head. An English woman has devised a secret steel coloring process that yields various hues and also makes the metal stain and rust proof.
Eyes of Texas debate spurs call for snappier tune at UT
At the University of Texas a heated debate over the Eyes of Texas chant centers on the music rather than the words. Coaches claim the dirge slows players before games and drag out the finish. Supporters say the chant has inspired teams in peril, and a new device mentions automatic stop after shaft revolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
University of Texas
Airplane Seen as Big Threat in Future Wars
The Army develops anti aircraft methods and bombs as it forecasts air power dominance. Talks cover high explosive shells rockets and a three inch gun capable of firing 85 to 100 shells per minute to strike raiding planes. Shrapnel use is abandoned for streamlined fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army Air Corps
Army
Navy
United States Army
Del Rio School Golfers Scare Off City Bunch
Del Rio High golfers defend claim of superiority on the links after Main Avenue High players cancel a Good Friday match at Del Rio. Del Rio’s 15 to 18 year olds pledge a return match in San Antonio as Bud McKinney notes failed replies from Main Avenue and Brackenridge High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Rio
Murray Snyder
The
San Antonio Light
Main Avenue High Golf
Bud McKinney
Kansas
Main Avenue
San Antonio
McKinney
Main
Brackenridge High
Brackenridge
Record Lamb Sale Sets Crockett County Benchmark
Ozona May 3 Nearly two hundred sixty thousand dollars worth of Crockett county lambs totaling twenty five thousand head was contracted this week by twenty one Crockett county ranchmen, a local sale record. Joe Evans of El Paso representing the Co-Operative Association of Chicago bought the lambs at one dollar per head down and 11 cents per pound straight for all mutton lambs to be delivered this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozona
Crockett County
Joe Evans
el Paso
Co-Operative Association of Chicago
Two Die in Baltimore Area Blast
Washington report states a strong gust toppled a house in Laytonville near Rockville, killing Bowie Childs's mother and his eight year old daughter. Four others were seriously injured in the wrecked home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rockville
Maryland
Laytonville
Bowie Childs
Childs
Lampasas Wool Buyer Wanders Del Rio Market Today
Co D Stokes, a well known wool buyer from Lampasas, is in Del Rio today. Local warehouses are filling with country clippings and buyers are asking what customers want as they survey the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lampasas
del Rio
Co. D. Stokes
Subscribers urged to report missed papers
Subscrib ers to the Evening News are asked to call 591 if they miss delivery as the system is reorganized. Mr Harrington and the management aim to ensure prompt and regular service, with a special trip made for each reported failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
Harrington
Let The Evening News Bring You Happenings Before Supper
The Evening News invites readers to catch daily happenings before supper. A brief note promotes timely local stories and community updates, encouraging timely readership.
The Seamans Entertain Aboard Ship
The Evening News reports possible gas and oil development near Del Rio. Several leases have been made for drilling in nearby territory with rigs expected soon. A well funded company may drill for natural gas in the Del Rio area, with further details to follow as deals close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
del Rio
Smething
Strong Bunch to Play Opening Baseball Game Sunday
Manager Bobbie Cannons announced the Southwestern Bell Company team of San Antonio is traveling for the 1929 season opener. The lineup includes Johnnie Stebbins, Joe Weltman, Howard and Hugh McMillan, Bruce Murray, Wallace Murray, Slim Howle, Eddie Hickman, Morris Johnson, J. C Amann and others. Cannon notes several players were UT and Brackenridge alumni, praising their proven abilities. The Cowboys lineup will be released tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie Cannons
Southwestern Bell Company of
San Antonio
Cannon
Johnnie Stebbins
Joe Weltman
Howard McMillan
Bruce Murray
Brackenridge
Bruce
Wallace Murray
Brackenridge High
Cowboys
Dodge Agency Changes Hands in Del Rio
The Dodge Brothers Motor agency in Del Rio was sold by Rufus Sterling to EB. J. Davenport and C. A. Brotherton. The purchase includes the Plymouth subsidiary. Davenport moved to Del Rio from El Paso a year ago and has long Dodge dealer experience. Sterling plans a period of rest after the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Rio
Dodge Brothers Motor Agency
Rufus Sterling
EB. J. Davenport
C. A. Brotherton
Plymouth Motor Car
Mr. Davenport
el Paso
Mr. Sterling
Brotherton
Send The Evening News to Your Friends in Texas
A compact notice invites readers to share The Evening News with friends across Texas. It emphasizes broad circulation and community connection through referrals and word of mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Kenney Quits One Church Joins Another
Rev H C Kenney ousted from Cameron Presbyterian Church quits the Presbytery folds and plans to enter ministry in another denomination. Central Texas Presbytery dropped his name from rolls at an adjourned session upon his request. He declined to state reasons for leaving the Presbyterian faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
H. C Kenney
Cameron Presbyterian Church
Central Texas
Mexicans Marry Again as Mexican Marriages Go Unrecorded
Finding American marriages more stable than Mexican ones, ten couples crossed the Rio Grande this week to remarry in the United States by justices of the peace or Catholic priests. Some couples with children witness the second ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Rio Grands
Justices of the Peace
Storm Toll Rises Across Old South In Tornado Wave
Destructive storms grip six southern states with high death tolls and many injuries. A schoolhouse in Rye Cays is razed, yielding 15 bodies. Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida report additional fatalities totaling 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Mayr
Old South
Rye Cays
Virginia
Tennessee
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Prison centralization bill taken up in Texas House
The Texas House moved to take up the prison centralization bill shortly before noon, despite yesterday’s plan to consider it as a special order next Wednesday. Only 107 of 150 members were present as Speaker Barrow left the chair to press for immediate action on the prison issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
House
Barrow
Wind Pranks by Box Car on Pecos Bridge
High Texas winds ripped a roof from a box car on a freight train crossing the High Bridge over the Pecos River. Rail workers described how the car roof tore away, leaving cars rocking on the perilous span as the roof flew into the river gorge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Pecos River
West and East Texas Warm Up With Fair Skies
West Texas sees fair conditions and rising temperatures tonight and Saturday. East Texas follows with fair skies and warmer temperatures through tonight and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
East Texas
Former San Angelo police chief in probe of liquor ring
Carroll Bates ex police chief and 19 others face conspiracy charges to violate federal prohibition law in San Angelo. Testimony details show Bates deposited 54000 from unknown sources while earning 300 monthly and denying weekly payoffs from a liquor ring. A W Brown corroborates but denies taking liquor from a raid. Jury deliberations were expected as arguments wrap up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Carroll Bates
A. W. Brown
Carrot Bates
Bates
H¢é
Curley Shield
Risa
W. H. Hutcheson
Hutcheson
Brown
Rioting Returns as Berlin Enforces Seaside Siege?
Fatal rioting erupts in Berlin's Neukoelln district as a state of siege remains in force. Two women are believed killed after snipers strike from rooftops. police deploy airplanes to locate attackers amid renewed clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Neukoelln
Seige
Solons Urging Flood Control Alliance Led by Hoover
Senators from the Mississippi Valley met in a conference to seek an alliance with President Hoover the secretary of war and House members to push corrective flood control legislation at this congressional session. The effort aims to secure swift action on flood control measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mississippi Valley
Hoover
Secretary of War
House
McDowell Sells Mexican Cattle
Judge C. K. McDowell has been rounding up cattle on his Mexico ranch for ten days and sold Brahim cows and old bulls to Wertworth Graves of Fort Worth who ship them to market. He also sold young steers to Fred Beeler who sold them to Graves. He has not sold his choice steers yet as a buyer has looked at them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. McDowell
Lis Mexico Ranch
Wertwrt Graves
Fort Worth
Fred Beeler
Hir Graves
Aged Coolidge Couple Die in Farmhouse Fire
A fire at a Coolidge area farmhouse killed Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Davidson both about 60. A frightened neighbor, George Simmons, reported the blaze after fleeing with a flashlight. Oil cans found in the home suggest incendiary origin. Simmons said he alerted neighbors at about 9. No charges have been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Davidson
George Simmons
Simmons
Alon
Ticie
G. G
Davidson's
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coe
Nial Iri
Villa Acuna
Roswell
Greenwood Park
Cowboy Park
Southwest
Joseph Zaleski
Cross of Agricultural Merit
Fred Walker
Walker
Gabriel
Air Service
Phyllis Haver
Billy Seaman
New York
Europe
International Newsree
Dodge Agency
Kenney
Palestine
Wind
Solons
McDowell
Coolidge
Hel
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!