10 May 1930
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Newspaper
Del Rio Evening News
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1930
Page
1
A Del Rio reader questions lack of sidewalks to Green Wood Park facilities and jokes about improvised access. Another patron notes rising panhandling, recounting a teacher targeted by an offer of help, while an opinion essay extols movable type and the broad spread of teaching.
The Borer Transfer Company moved a 6000 foot drilling line to the Rust No 1 well in the Permian Basin. Seven miles east of town the line awaits a ten day delay for final setup. Permanent repairs were completed and all equipment is in A condition awaiting suitable formation to extend 5000 feet of pipe for production potential.
Brownwood, county seat of Brown County, reports a population of 12 781 in the latest census announced Saturday. The 1920 census listed Brownwood at 8 223, showing growth over the decade.
A jury in the John Aleap murder case convicts Carmen Tate, a former policeman, of murder related charges. The court orders further penalty deliberations by Judge G E Honeybee. The story notes the Carmen squad’s recent San Antonio ties and recent semi pro success against St Marys Rattlers and Blue Bells.
Tornadoes ripped through eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas causing four deaths and about $200,900 in damages. The storms moved through scattered areas, leaving flooding and wreckage as heavy rains lingered.
San Antonio Drug Co versus C P Scales on an account for stock purchase moved to Val Verde County district court following a Fourth Court of Civil Appeals ruling. The suit involves about 2688.65 and was originally filed in Bexar County. transfer was granted by the San Antonio district court and affirmed on appeal.
Dallas May 16 The State rested its case after testimony that Lohla Highsmith begged for her life before being stabbed by John Brady. The defense asked for adjournment until Monday morning. Judge Pipp en granted a recess as Bracr's attorneys protested the State rested unexpectedly and said they needed more time to prepare.
Washington May 10 Dr Rembert G Smith of the North Georgia Conference outlined charges of political activity against four bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at the Dallas Texas General Conference. The bishops named James Cannon Jr John Moore Edwin D Mouton and H M Du Bose were charged with violating church laws by engaging in 1928 political campaigning and vows of nonparticipation made at ordination.
An advance of 25 cents per pound was placed on a Draper and Company carload of select wool for Horace Fawcett ranching near Comstock. J M Lea of San Angelo, Draper and Company rep, said via telegram to The Evening News. Del Rio area wool advances run 23 to 24 cents per pound. Southwest Texas Wool and Mohair Marketing Corp reports over 500 thousand dollars in recent wool and mohair advances. more than 2 million pounds to be handled by the Del Rio cooperative with five other Texas co ops in operation as shearing season continues.
Perkins, a former peace officer, is to face a hearing Monday in Justice Charles Miller's court on abduction charges involving Lillian Chastain. Chastain, age 13, and Perkins reportedly married in Piedras Negras. Authorities say the girl’s age was misrepresented as 18. her mother Mrs. Parks and step-father E H Parks are expected witnesses.
Hopkins, a Twilight League catcher, suffered painful cuts behind his ear and on his neck after colliding with a wire netting behind home plate and the bumper of a parked car. He was attempting to field a foul drive and required several stitches.
South Bend Ind May 10. Frank E Hering of South Bend credited with originating Mother's Day holds a medal from the American War Mothers as Father of Mother's Day He delivered the speech that started the observance in 1904 in Notre Dame area and remains active in Eagles and Notre Dame circles The article notes Anna Jarvis also helped popularize the day and that Hering's mother Mrs Elizabeth Hering lives with him in South Bend.
Bids for the construction of a high school building for San Felipe will be opened at 5 PM on May 22 at School No 1. The Noonan Company of San Antonio leads the architecture. Plans and specifications will be released Monday, ten days before bids.
Mr Deval Summitt an employee of the Southern Pacific will participate in pistol firing in El Paso as preparation for a contest among marksmen on the Texas Louisiana lines.
North Heights Bakery opens in a newly built stucco storefront at 513 North Main Street across from its former site. Proprietor and manager F. G. Williams states the $3,000 building is complete and a public opening is planned next week.
A man once convicted of swindling spent two years in a penitentiary and later checked into a San Antonio hotel. He claimed friendship with Sheriff Whistler of Del Rio to avoid payment, sparking questions about their past social contact. The sheriff says their ties were only those of jailer and prisoner during a transfer.
Funeral services for William A. Bonnet about 62 are set for 5 PM Saturday in Eagle Pass after a Friday morning death from a several years illness. He served as mayor and county judge, with deep civic involvement. survived by Maude Ellis, his wife, and children Elis, Edith, Hamilton, Billie, Alice Mae, Esther, and others.
The 41 year old George Hughes confessed to assaulting a white woman and was found dead in the courthouse vault after the building was burned by a mob. The crowd dragged the body through a hole, then dumped it to the ground and dragged it on a car toward the jail amid cheers.
The Central Parent-Teacher Association and the San Antonio Chemical Company will sell an insect medicine in Del Rio next week to rid homes of ants and roaches. The product comes with a satisfaction guarantee backed by an indemnity company, and proceeds will fund playground equipment and books.
The forecast calls for mostly fair conditions with cooler temperatures tonight and Sunday. Yesterday’s high reached 83 degrees and a low of 75, with cooler air expected especially in the Southwest tonight and Sunday turning fair.
The report mentions mostly cloudy skies with thundershowers in the East and cooler air tonight except along the Fast coast. It warns of possible severe local windstorms in the interior late this afternoon and tonight, with Sunday forecast partly cloudy.
Roberto Salazar was released on $500 bond Saturday to await action by a federal grand jury on a liquor smuggling charge. Salazar and Feliz Saenz were arrested Thursday night. nine bottles of liquor were seized. Saenz’s bond was set at $909 and remains unsecured.
Crady Lowrey county attorney filed a hot check charge Saturday morning in county court. The case centers on a $10 check drawn on a San Antonio bank. The defendant remains at large. Dr E F Dawson and family traveled to Marethen for the commencement sermon at the schools. Mrs Charles H Merris accompanied them to Senderson. Pastor Dawson plans to return for Sunday evening services.
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