Del Rio High to Welcome Author Dobie for Commencement
Roy M Andrews city superintendent announced that author and Texan scholar Dobie will deliver the commencement address at Del Rio High School exercises on June 12. Dobie, famed for A Vaquero of the Brush Country and Coronades Children, has prior university speaking records and recently toured to promote his books. The event will be held in the new Benlor High School auditorium with around 30 to 33 seniors graduating and Rev. B. D. Kennedy officiating.
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del Rio High School
Roy M Andrews
Lane
Doble
The
Texas Paik Ls Berit
Carenados
Deterom
Andrews
Wale
Brush Country
Coronades
Dette
Kes York
Literary Guild
Debie
University of Texas
Jong
del Rio
Benlor High School
B. D. Kennedy
Presbyterian
Pope Pius XI Urges Global Economic Reconstruction
In VACICAN CITY on May 16 Pope Pius XI called for reconstructing the world economy to spread wealth more evenly between capital and labor. He framed the move as the most significant church social policy since Leo XII.
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Vacican
Pius XI
Leo XII
Sheep Raisers Seek State Aid in Bitterweed War
In Ozona and nearby, the Sheep and Goat Raisers Association executive committee met to plan for the annual convention and sale and to address the bitterweed menace. Resolutions urged state action against the poisonous weed threatening Texas sheep counties, warning of vast land losses and price declines if not controlled.
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Ozona
CE Tyavierson
B M Halbert
T A. Kincaid
A. B Clavyon
A.D. Connor
West Texas
R. S Stering
B . Burkley
Sennom
Walter Woodward
Coxe Stevenson
Pertrose Metallo
J. Turney Terrell
Texas
Ohio Couple Unable to Furnish Bond in Del Rio Case
Ruth Rhoden and Henry Keebler remain in county jail with bonds set at 5900 and 1000 dollars. Keebler faces Mann Act violations and transporting a 16 year old from Dayton to Del Rio for immoral purposes. Rhoden is a material witness awaiting the next Federal Court term.
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Ruth Riowden
Jor Kerbler
Dayton
Oho
Teil
Friday Keebler
Ohio
del Rio
Huth Rhoden
Commissioners’ Court
Ruth
Wfate
Department of Justice
Muth Rhoden
Keebler
Kansas
Glenn C. Kingsbury Known as Fast Typist in Memphis
The article notes Glenn C Kingsbury's fingers valued at $5000 as he is described among the world fastest typists. He can write about 300 words per minute in Memphis on May 15.
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Memphis
Glenn C. Kingsbury
Fifth Man in Texas Kidnap Plot Named
Corsicana May 18 The fifth member Oliver Clapp was named in the ring charged with the 15000 ransoming and kidnapping of Robert Cerf son of a Corsicana banker Confessions have been obtained from Currie Caldwell and officers said the other four men Charles R Hassell Jimmie Nash and Doyle Nash will plead guilty Clapp was implicated in confessions of the four men
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Corsicana
Teers
Hill
Travis
Oliver Clapp
Robert Cerf
Currie Caldwell
Charles R. Hassell
Jimmie Nash
Doyle Nash
Clapp
Four Women Escape Marysville Reformatory
Four inmates at the Marysville Reformatory for Women lowered themselves two stories using bed sheets as a rope to escape last night during a guard change. A widespread search is under way, with none yet captured as of late this afternoon.
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Marysville
Ohio
Marysville Reformatory
Del Rio High Granted Extra State Credit
Del Rio High School received affiliation in economics and public speaking from the State Board of Education. Each subject earns one half credit, boosting the high school's total credits from 26 to 27 after favorable reviews and a waived exam exhibit requirement.
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del Rio High
State Board of Education
del Rio
Roy M. Andrews
del Rio High School
A. M. Blackman
State Department of Education
Re —Ous Sam
Andrews
Raine
State to Push Forger y Probe Says Sheppard
State Comptroller George Sheppard announced the state investigation into forged warrants and padded payrolls will be continued. The probe has led to charges against three district clerks in Texas and resulted in two personal crisis reports and two arrests. Officials are urged to fully cooperate as audits are completed and violators pursued.
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Austin
George Sheppard
Texas
Sheppard
Comptroller’s Department
DIES AT AUNTS GRAVE IN WALES DAIRYMAN COLLAPSES
William Henry Owen a dairyman collapsed and died of a heart attack as the coffin of his aunt was lowered into the grave in Cummer Wales on May 15 according to UPI.
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Cummer
Wales
Wiliam Henry Owen
Del Rio Charity Report Details 1930 31 Aid
The Del Rio Associated Charities reports $6 706 74 spent for 1930 31 aiding 5 037 people including 4 597 Americans 380 Latins and 23 Negroes. Debts cleared totaled 1 687 50 and the association shows good financial standing with no debts. Re elected officers include Mrs F M Rose president C W Earnest first vice president and F H Doran second vice president.
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del Rio Associated Charities
F.M. Rose
del Rio
Val Verde County
E. F., Measels
E. K. Paneoett
H. Doran
Sam H. Walk
George Fiton
J. 8. McWherter
F. M. Rose
C. W. Earnest
F. H. Doran
M. L. Barry
San Antonio
J.S. Mee- Wherter
Barry
Rose
Readers asked to mail opinions on Ruth Rhoden stories
The Det Rie Evening News invites letters to the editor about its Ruth Rhoden adventures featuring a 16 year old. Some readers call the stories scandalous and inappropriate for youth while others praise the editor's handling, asserting a moral about wrong paths and consequences. Send your reaction with name for the record.
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Det Rie Evening News
Ruth Rhoden
the News
Baylor Pays Final Tribute to Brooks
Baylor seniors stood as a guard of honor over the body of Dr. S. P. Brooks, president, who strained to sign diplomas before dying. The body lay in state three hours at Waco Hall prior to burial. funeral rites were to be simple as requested.
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Baylor
Brooks
Waco
U.P
S. P. Brokes
Waco Hall
Split Tax Law Explained by Tax Collector
Val Verde County adopts a split tax plan with November 30 as the first installment due date for 1931 taxes and June 30 for the final payment. Tax collector Lyle S. Almond notes that paying early grants extension. failure to pay triggers 7 percent penalties and 6 percent interest. New forms and receipts will be issued to support the law.
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Ross S Sterling
Val Verde
Lyle S. Almond
Almond
Vaccination Tags To Save Lives of Dogs Here Monday
City authorities urged dog owners to vaccinate pets by Monday to avoid capture and death of untagged strays. A veterinary clinic at the city pound will issue tags, and police promise to trap roaming dogs without tags to prevent rabies outbreaks this summer. Mayor Jac Y Long emphasized the deadline and the goal of a safer, rabies-free community.
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City Pound
Roundhouse
Jac. Y. Long
Hoover Announces Second Economy Conference At Rapidan Camp
President Hoover announces the second departmental economy conference to be held at his Rapidan River fishing camp in Virginia. The Interior Department faces budget cuts for the next fiscal year, with a proposed total of 85 million dollars, though exact reductions are not yet specified.
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Washington
Hoover
Rapidan River
Virginia
War Department
Department of the Interior
Interior Department
The Greatest Usefulness: A Theodore Parker Quote
A concise reflection on usefulness attributed to Theodore Parker. The maxim emphasizes prioritizing genuine value over convenience or noise, suggesting that true merit lies in beneficial impact, not mere appearance or popularity.
Amarillo News-Globe Plans Mexico Trip to Invite President
Wilbur C. Hawk, general manager of the Amarillo News-Globe, will lead a 150 person delegation on a 5000 mile trip to Mexico to invite President Rubio to visit Amarillo and open the ex position this fall. The voyage costs 20000 dollars.
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Wilbur C. Hawk
Amarillo
Texas
News-Globe
Mexico
Rubio
Amarillo Exposition
Mexico Sets Visitor Conduct Rules For Immigrants
Mexico issues a bulletin outlining good conduct cards and honest means of living as essential for foreigners entering the country. Requirements include health clearance, no criminal record, and proof of financial support or a work contract, with employer bonds for repatriation if needed. Tourists must not stay beyond six months without notice and may not work for pay. A foreigners register will record name, age, civil status, entry details, and entry reasons.
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Mexico
United States
West Texas Chamber Hears Redistricting and Tax Reform
Lubbock May 15 Speakers urged passage of the congressional redistricting bill revision of tax laws and adoption of group insurance for employees at the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention during its second session.
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Lubbock
West Texas Chambers of Commerce
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Mexican Charged With Stealing Southern Pacific Brass Journals
Jesus Macias, a Mexican, was arrested Thursday by city police and turned over to county authorities on charges of stealing brass journals from eight box cars belonging to the Southern Pacific. He allegedly sold the journals to a local junk dealer after the theft.
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Jesus Macias
Gilbert Enssey
Southern Pacific
A thankful heart as the foundation of virtue
A reflective note asserts that gratitude fuels all other virtues, framing a thankful heart as the core source of moral character and daily conduct. The piece links appreciation to kindness, self-control, and social harmony, urging readers to cultivate gratitude.
Co-ops Schedule West Texas Meeting On Wool Market
A special meeting of West Texas co-ops has been called by Sol Mayer president of the National Wool Marketing Corporation. J M Lea wool buyer for Draper and Company said the date will be fixed soon and the venue possibly San Angelo or Del Rio. Industry hopes the gathering will address strong wool demand and future market prospects.
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West Texas
Sol Mayer
National Wool Marketing Corporation
J. M. Lea
Draper and Company
Lea
Texas
del Rio
Boston
Philadelphia
San Angelo
Racketeers Open Shotgun Ward on Dallas Cleaners
In Dallas two cleaning and pressing shops were attacked as rival factions fight a price cutting war. G R Walton manager of one shop narrowly escaped when two men fired shotguns through the business. Slugs hit windows and a telephone during the raid, linked to liquor price cutting rather than cleaning charges. Police note many shops raided for liquor caches after recent enforcement actions by locals and the F B I.
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Dallas
G. R. Walton
Watton
Ity
Bugle Postman Horace Luck Passes Away in London
In London the veteran postman Horace Luck aged about 80, famed for delivering letters with a bugle call, has died. He was among the last carriers to use the bugle during deliveries.
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London
Horace Luck
Weather Brief for Pireme Southeast Tonight
The weather forecast notes a warmer trend in the southeast portion of Pireme tonight with fair conditions during the day and a continued pleasant period. Winds are light, and no precipitation is expected.
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Pireme
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