Local dignitaries mark birth of new Del Rio park
A 5 foot redwood seedling is planted in a park by the Southern Pacific station as dignitaries led by Mayor Jao Y. Long and Chamber official A B Ewing attend the ceremony. Landscape gardener Harry Adams narrates the project and notes 105 shrubs 100 roses will complete the beauty spot in about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Oregon Forest
Jao, Y. Long
A. B. Ewing
Chamber of Commerce
del Rio
New York City
Man Redwood
Harry Adams
Southern Pacific Lines
Texas
Louisiana
London
Adams
America
San Antonio
New Orleans
el Paso
Austin Miller
Tom
Houston
S. P
Pasadena
Longhorns and Del Rio Cowboys Open Series in City Observance
The city closes 3 to 5 pm Friday for the opening baseball series between Uncle Billy Dischs Longhorns and the Del Rio Cowboys. The list of closing businesses includes Del Rio Wool & Mohair Co and many others. The Longhorns, returning Southwestern Conference champions, hold a 330 74 6 record over 19 years with an .814 winning percentage. Record crowds are expected for Friday Saturday and Sunday games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agcen Im
Billy Disch
Longhorns
del Rio Cowboys
Gabby Cannon
del Rio Wool & Mohair Co
del Rio Motor Co
First National Bank
Eagle Pass Lumber Co
del Rio Auto Top Co
the Gorder Crocery Co
del Rio Hardware Co
Sell Realty Co
Manning Electrical Co
Adams Motor Co
Borderland Book & Variety
Central Power & Light Co
Prosser Martin
Batot & Reed
McCauley
Electric Bakery
del Rio Plumbing
Hiectik-Maid Bake
O. R. Weinert
Longhorn
Visit of W M Gildea recalls outlaw era in town
W M Gildea of Arizona and son in law R C Courtney visited the city recounting life in Maverick County in the early 1870s. He spoke of King Fisher and other bandits, a clash with Mexican citizens over the river, and the deaths that followed. He left in 1876 and remains sharp despite age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M. Gildea
Arizona
R. C. Courtney
del Rio
Mr. Gildea
Maverick County
King Fisher
Jesse
Frank James
Cole Younger
Gildea
Joseph Boehmer
Boehmer
No Cyclones Here Weather Man States
H. L. Molyneux of the government weather bureau in Del Rio calmed fears that a cyclone would strike, stating there is not a one in ten thousand chance. He described frantic public calls from 3:30 pm to 9 pm yesterday as rumors and noted Uvalde was not affected. The official urged no more cyclones for a while.
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del Rio
H. L. Molyneux
Government Weather Bureau
Molyneux
Mexico
Federal
Uvalde
Roach-McLymont
W. M. Abbey
Houston
Reac-Mc-Lymont
Abbey
United States
Forest Fire Ravages Saghaling Island in Japan
A massive Saghaling Island forest fire in Japan has killed over a hundred people including 40 school children. Firefighters have struggled for four days to control the blaze as it raged across the island.
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United Pres Torio
Japan
Saghaling Island
Sacred Heart Academy Graduation Draws Crowd in Small Hall
Impressive commencement attended by a full audience at Sacred Heart Academy parish hall. Judge W. F. Boggess gave the principal address and diplomas were conferred by Father Cartier and Julian LaCrosse to graduates Mary Johnson Marion Russell Margaret Bonner Dora Guerra Ida Mae Stewart Frances Franki and Mary Helen Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Academy
W. F. Boggess
G. M. Cartier
Father Cartier
Julian LaCrosse
Mary Johnson
Marion Russell
Margaret Bonner
Dora Guerra
Ida Mae Stewart
Frances Franki
Mary Helen Freeman
Schubert
Elizabeth and
Beatrice Qualia
Anita Harrison
McFennedy
Father
Ida L. Stewart
Frances Franks
Hans—Gail Hamilton
Jo Johnson
W. F. Boggpess
Sacred Heart Orchestra
Lions Rally For Brackettville Del Rio Showdown At Park
A pep rally at the Roswell Hotel announced a 4 p m kickoff for the Del Rio vs Brackettville Lions game at Cowboy Park. Reporters noted many Lions and likely many ringers on the field as the game began with Dr D A York objecting to a full uniform lineup.
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del Rio
Brackettville Lions
Cowboy Park
Roswell
D. A.york
Brackettville
Hoover urges immediate steps to cut naval arms
President Hoover spoke at Arlington Park beside the tomb of the unknown soldier on Memorial Day urging nations to take prompt action to reduce naval armaments. He said faith and idealism must be clothed with action as the world seeks disarmament.
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United Pres
Washington
Hoover
Arlington Park
Roach-McLymont Co Celebrates Thirtieth Anniversary Sale
Roach-McLymont Co stages a seven day anniversary sale starting June 3 with 3 percent of all sales donated to Del Rio churches and Associated Charities. Day by day they designate Episcopal, Associated Charities, Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, and Climax Day with equal benefit sharing.
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Roach-McLymont Co
Roach-McLymont Company
News and Herald
W. M. Abbey
del Rio
Associated Charities Organization
Long
Associated Charities
John Roach
James McLymont
Louis Lindheim
Roach - McLymont Company
Dance Honors Longhorns At Del Rio Country Club
A serip dance at San Felipe Country Club Saturday night honors Billy Dischs Longhorns. The public is invited with Del Rio men paying 2 while Longhorn visitors enter free. Proceeds aid the Del Rio Cowboys fund as expenses rise for the team.
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San Felipe Country Club
Billy Disch
Longhorns
del Rio Cowboys
Cowboys
del Rio
Double Milling in Fort Worth Tragedy Unfolds
Fort Worth police investigate a double shooting at Roger Williams home. Arthur and Mrs Arthur Sayers were found dead in the living room. Mrs Sayers, Williams sister, had visited recently and died after fleeing to her brother’s room. Sayers died with a revolver beneath him. Mrs Sayers had been a notable golf participant in Dallas and praised as best dressed in a recent tournament.
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Unitodtress
Fort Worth
Roger Willian
Arthur Sayers
Sayers
Williams
Dallas
Bill Spence Killed in Indianapolis Auto Race
Indianapo lis May 30 Bill Spence famed automobile racer was killed today when his car overturned during a 500 mile race he was competing in.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Bill Spence
Spence
Aviator P. S. Jones Injured In Dallas Air Incident
P. S. Jones, who had completed 15 endurance flights, broke a leg in an accident in Dallas. Mrs. T. L. Drisdale arrived from the Juno country ranch and was admitted to Williams Sanitarium after a recent automobile wreck.
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United Press
Dallas
P. S. Jones
T. L. Drisdale
Juno Country
Williams Sanitarium
Heat Wave Hits Midwest As Temperatures Soar
Chicago reports extreme heat with fifteen deaths tied to the heat. Officials warn about rising temperatures from 90 to 97 degrees across Central states as people seek relief at leisure venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mid-West
America Not Actuated By Hate in Late War
Judge J J Foster tells Del Rio memorial crowd at Westlawn Cemetery that America was not governed by hate after World War I. Memorial Day program featured addresses by Foster and Julian LaCrosse, a parade with multiple civic groups, and a cannon salute.
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America
J. J. Foster
del Rio
Westlawn
Val Verde
American Legson
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Post
Court House
Fifth Cavalry Band
Legion Post
Auxiliary
Boy Scouts
The
Red Cross
Judge Foster
France
United State
Julian LaCrosse
Kennedy
Fort Clark
Jamies F. Black
Val. Verde
Chamber of Commerce
the Elks
Knights of Columbus
Masons
Rotary Club
W. Lodge
Modern Woodmen
the Royal Neighbors
Women's Benefit Association
FB. Lodge
Central School
Hiss School
Sacred Heart Academy
Bliec Cress
Mexican Chamber of Commerce
W. Lacites
Guadalupe Academy
St. Joes Academy
Schreiner Wool and Mohair Co Reports Large U.S. Sale
Kerrville May 30 Schreiner Wool and Mohair Co announces two and a half million pounds of wool sold for 300000 dollars. One eight month clip brought 29 cents a pound, and a 12 month clip brought 30 to 31 cents. Mohair sales totaled 790000 dollars, making a grand total of 1500000 dollars. Buyers were C D Stokes of Winslow and Co Boston and John Alison of Adams and Leland Boston.
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Minal
Tie
New
Kerrville
Schreiner Wool Ami Mohair Commisstion Co
C. D. Stokes
Winslow & Company
Alison
Adams and
Leland
Bostor
Hazing incident injures boy in North Heights home
Ernest Jones Herzing eight suffered a broken left arm above the wrist while playing yesterday at his grandparents North Heights residence. Dr George H Garrett attended and set the fracture and A Herzing said the pain is significant but no lasting effects are expected.
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Ernest Jones Herzing
A. Herzing
J. F. Schoen
North Heights
Wis
George H. Garrett
Funeral for Mrs. Fannie Wilkinson Held in Texas
Funeral services for 86 year old Mrs. Fannie Wilkinson, longtime Texas resident, were conducted at 10 a.m. at Rows home on Spring Street. The Christian Church pastor Rev. K. Stauffer officiated. Burial followed at Westlawn Cemetery with pallbearers R. T. Hunnicutt, Clarence Herreford, J. S. McWhorter, Autrey Walker, A. E. Ross and Vance McLymont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Wilkinson
Texas
H. E Ross
Rows
Spring Street
Rev. K. &. Stauffer
The
Christian Church
Westlawn Cemetery
R. T. Hunnicutt
Clarence Herreford
J. S. McWherter
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By Robert Rosenfield
Billy Desch
J. S. MeeWherter
H. Lippe, J. A. Russell
Magnolia Filling Station
Eagle Distributing Co
Phinn’s Pharmacy
Yan's Plate
W. G. Muter
Coheld
Wetzels
Rockwell Jewelry
Texas Drug Co
Central Pharmacy
S&s. T
Motor Supply Co
Piggly Wiggly
Buckhorn Barber
del Rio Steam Laundry
Keilor
Roach-McLymonnt Co
Metropolitan ‘Tailor
M. Staal
Woolworth
S. H. Kress & Co Lowry Furriture Co
Dobkins
Eagie
Eagle Pass
Sacred Heart
LIONS
Guerls’ Priendly Society
Girls Friendly Society of
St James Parish
Wie
Dorothy Smith
Dorothy Walker
Walter F. Jones
Winslow
Ark
Simpson Atmore
Jonesy
Corpus Christi
Dier
Uts
Ruby Baker
Lois Brown
Maybelle Cooper
May Dobkins
New Mister
Alice Locktey
Mary Miner
Roma Stallknecht
Mabel
Striegler
Louise Striegler
Kathryn Striegler
Isabel Vawricka
Marjorie Walker
Virginian Walker
Mesdarey
B.S. Block
Eppie Chalk
Nixie Dunn
Wiley Asterning
Be Statford
EH. Stallknecht
W. E. Pound
Fritz Striegie
Wilkinson
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