Prickly Pear S. Travelstead Notes and Reactions
John Drinkwater, noted author, died long ago and left an estate of 7500 dollars. A Canadian university banker cites heredity as minor to intelligence. A watermelon seed yields similar melons. occasional variation occurs. Edward and Wally toured wine cellars in France. the duke became merry. S H Henderson questioned who wrote Prickly Pear. editors assert various News Organization members contributed. Henderson surprised by candor. The column claims the piece ran despite ongoing absence last fall.
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John Drinkwater
S H Henderson
Henderson
Columnists Reflect On Hindenburg Disaster And Rising Death Toll
The writer notes the Hindenburg disaster ending lighter-than-air travel and lists past dirigible wrecks. A routine census auto death report from 1937 highlights Akron’s 47 percent rise, underscoring tragic personal losses across many Akron homes.
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Akron
Macon
Hindenburg
United States Navy
Bureau of Census
Akron Beacon Journal
Del Rio Area Weather Forecast Brief
Weather in Del Rio and vicinity remains generally fair tonight and Sunday. Yesterday’s high reached 90 degrees with a low of 61, and this morning’s minimum was 67.
Coast Guards Rescues 21 From Sinking Trinidad
In a 60 mile per hour gale off Willapa Harbor the San Francisco lumber schooner Trinidad broke up and sank three miles from shore. Coast guards rescued 21 crew members as the vessel, usually home to about 35, foundered in rough seas.
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Coast Guards
Trinidad
Willapa Harbor
J E Jackson to Explain Social Act Regulations
J E Jackson, manager of the San Antonio Social Security office, will speak to Del Rio business leaders on federal Social Security Act regulations. He warns many employers misinterpret tax applicability to part time workers and outlines penalties for late filing and nonpayment. He stresses understanding federal requirements despite a prior state briefing.
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J E Jackson
San Antonio
Federal Social Security Board
de Rio
Chamber of Commerce
Jackson
Jas C. Netts
del Rio
Cattle Disease Test Station Favored in Texas
Rep Mansfield said the House Appropriations Committee approved a measure to establish a cattle disease research station in Brazoria County Texas. The plan calls for an initial 25900 dollar federal appropriation and a 15000 dollar state match for the station with 10000 dollars yearly for operations to study anaplasmosis spreading along the Gulf Coast.
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Texas
Mansfield
Gulf Coast
House May Over Ride Demand for Decrease in Work‑Relief Fund
Representative Rayburn expressed belief the House would override bipartisan calls to cut Roosevelt’s 150000000 work relief fund. He said industrial center members would back the administration request.
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Washington
Rayourn
House
Van Horn Chosen as West Texas Chamber Director
J L Atkins, a Van Horn merchant, has been nominated as the city's director in the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. He will be elected at the WTCC convention in Brownwood, which opens Monday.
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van Horn
J. L. Atkins
van Horn Merchant
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
WTCC
Brownwood
Texas Railroad Commission
Harry Hirie
Texas Highway Commission
H. H. Williamson
Texas Extenson Ste
P. Trent
Dallas
The
Resettlement Administration
Louis P. Merni
Fort Worth
Regoval Conservator
Soil Conservation Service
Rfe Dickson
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Spur
Geofrge
Abilene
Frank Preston Johnson
van Zandt Jarvis
Houston Harte
San Angelo
Chamber of Commerce
Wichita Falls
Abilens
Abiehe
Waco
All But Three English Papers Banned by Italy
Rome reports that all but three English newspapers were banned in Italy and Italian correspondents in London ordered home. An official communique cites the attitude of most British papers against Italy as the reason.
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Italy
Rome
London
Poags Back in Del Rio After Dallas Hospital Stay
Mr and Mrs Paul J Poag return Friday evening from Dallas where Poag spent time at St Pauls Hospital for medical treatment He says he is glad to be back in Del Rio and feels much better than before leaving del rio newspaper source notes his improved condition
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Paul J. Poag
Dallas
Paul J Poag
Mr. Poag
St. Paul's Hospital
Poag
del Rio
Plane crash near Hawaii claims two Navy deaths
Captain William F Halsey reported that Lieutenant Commander John Francis Gillon and Radioman Glenn Beals died when their aircraft crashed 200 miles west of Oahu during maneuvers yesterday afternoon. The Saratoga crew noted the plane fell from a low altitude and sank. bodies have not been recovered.
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Washington
William F Halsey
Corer Saratoga
United States Navy Department
John Francis Gillon
Glenn Beals
Hawaii
Halsey
Oahu
Motorist Kenneth Garson Reports Rabbit Fatality in Medina
In Medina New York on May 8 Kenneth Garson of Buffalo stopped to report to police that he had struck and killed a rabbit while traveling. The incident prompted a lawful filing with local authorities as required.
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Medina
Kenneth Garson
Buffalo
Brownwood Welcomes West Texas Chamber Convention
Brownwood gears up for the 19th annual West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention May 8 9 10 with entries breaking records and advance registrations pouring in. Notable speakers include Governor Allred and federal officials. programs feature Follies dances luncheons tours and exhibits on soil and water conservation.
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Jed Rix
WTCC
West Texas
Elevator entraps two women at hotel in Baltimore incident
Two women were trapped between floors when an elevator malfunctioned at a city hotel. Police and maintenance workers labored for over an hour to free them, mangling their legs but sparing life in the May incident.
Showers Hit North West Texas with Crop Benefits
Scattered rains fell in West and North Texas with forecasted precipitation moving into East Texas. In Frankston a half inch of rain accompanied by hail caused some crop damage south of town. Wheat country saw showers within a 50 mile radius aiding heading crops.
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Texas
East Texas
Frankston
Nephew Arrested In $220000 Theft From Denver Widow
Federal authorities announce the arrest of J Turner Watson on a warrant for stealing over 220000 from Mrs Martha Blous a Denver widow. The theft included 133000 cash from a bucket stash 86000 in bonds and 3700 from a savings account. Watson was captured aboard the Santa Mana near New York after fleeing by air and a shipboard tip from a blonde acquaintance. He faces a 150000 bond and return to Denver for trial.
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Denver
Federal District Attorney At
Thomas F. Morrissey
J. Turner Watson
Martha Blous
Panama Canal
Morrissey
Watson
Pauline Son
Hollywood Em
Hindenburg
New York
New Jersey
Ernst Amann
Max Pruss
Hans Luther
United States
Adolf Hitler
Coleman May Scarborough Named WTCC Director Nominee
May Coleman and FE P Scarborough have been nominated as director candidates for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce by the local chamber. If elected, Scarborough will serve at the WTCC convention scheduled May 10 through May 12.
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Coleman
May
FE. P Scarborough
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
WTCC
Two More Die in Hindenburg Disaster Inquiry
The Navy ordered a three member board to investigate the Hindenburg disaster at Lakehurst New Jersey with 35 deaths reported. Public hearings were set by the Commerce Department as details emerge on the crash and losses.
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United States Navy Department
Naval
Willian Speck
Ernih Kawher
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Gordon Haines
Brother-in-Law Of Judge Aderhold Dies in Atlanta
Jin White, 65, brother-in-law of Judge J P Aderhold of Del Rio, died early Saturday in his Atlanta home. Due to the distance between Del Rio and Atlanta, Judge Aderhold will not attend the funeral services.
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Aderhold
Atlanta
Jin White
J.P. Aderhold
del Rio
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