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Del Rio Evening News

Location

Del Rio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1939

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Full Mobilization Of English Navy Is Ordered

Poish sources asserted patrols crossed into Polish territory and a German bomber flew over Poland pursued by Polish warplanes. German reports spoke of a pause in crisis negotiations with Britain while Britain prepared a cabinet for defense. Poland ordered large scale mobilization and Warsaw awaited further British German exchange.

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United States Finance Group Formed To Watch War Economy

George L Harrison of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced a general committee to guide money markets and govern events if war expands in Europe. The panel includes heads of New Yorks major banks, the NYSE president, and top financiers, with initial members from National City Bank Guaranty Trust First National Chase Bank Bank of New York Morgan Stanley & Co.

George L Harrison Federal Reserve Bank of New York Govib New Yorks City New York Stock Exchange

British and French Trail Race For Future Soldiers Figures

The report lists per thousand bovies for nations with Britain and France leading in a trail race for future soldiers. Poland shows 249, Italy 238, the Netherlands 206, Germany 195, Britain 151, France 146, and Poland further notes 24 so far this year. The baby whe is

Poland Italy Germany Great Britain France

Warsaw Appeals for France and Britain to Aid Poland

The Associated Press reports Germany invaded Poland as German forces and planes push into Polish territory. Britain and France mobilize, Parliament to convene, and London signaling that Britain and France will join the conflict. Hitler declares resolve while Goering is named successor. Danzig is incorporated into the Reich.

Associated Press Poland Hitler Goering London Germany Britain France

Is Convicted In Rocksprings Auto Theft Case

J. H. Webb was found guilty by the Ward County jury of automobile theft in Sixty District Court. Judge Ntague set a three year penitentiary term. This was the only case on the criminal docket, with court attaches to return Monday to conclude the term.

J. H. Webb Ntague Webb Wards Roger H. Thurmond

Del Rio Declares Little Theatre Weeks

Mayor W S Gibbons proclaims Sept 1 to 15 as Del Rio Little Theatre Weeks to boost membership and support for the local theatre. The notice urges appreciation and participation in drama as a healthful community activity and highlights the workshop purchase.

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Beverly Rust Passes His Bar Examinations

Beverly Rust has passed the Texas state bar exams after earning a Bachelor of Law from the University of Texas. The bar certification makes him a fully qualified attorney capable of practicing law in the state.

Beverly Rust University of Texas In Austin Young Rust

Nazis Rejoice After Pact Is Signed

Germany and Russia sign a non aggression pact official news reaches Berlin as Adolf Hitler and Hermann Goering express satisfaction. The agreement allows unopposed eastern European territorial demands and boosts hopes for a favorable outcome in the conflict.

Joachim von Ribbentrop Russia Adolf Hitler Hermann Goering Europe

Dictator Term Struck From Moose Lodge Rituals

The Loyal Order of Moose resolved to replace the word dictator with governor in its rituals and officer titles worldwide. Senator James J. Davis urged the change at the fifty-first international convention attended by about 1,000 delegates. Fred W. Cabel of Aurora, Illinois was elected first supreme governor under the new title, succeeding Roy H. Williams.

Philadelphia Loyal Order of Moose United States James J. Davis Pennsylvania Order Davis Fred W. Cabel Aurora Ill Cabel Supreme Roy H. Willliams Ging Supreme Court

Weather Outlook for Del Rio and Vicinity Tonight and Friday

Generally fair conditions continue for Del Rio and area with no major clouds. Yesterday’s high reached 94 degrees and a low of 73, with this morning’s minimum at 71 as West Texas warms into the day.

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Mrs. Marvin Ellis Elected Fifth Vice President in Texas Legion Auxiliary

Mrs. Marvin Ellis of Del Rio was elected fifth vice president of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas at the Waco convention. She previously chaired the Twenty-First District and was replaced by Mrs. Frank Bell of San Angelo. Other officers include Mrs. George Berry of Lubbock as president and Mrs. J. G. Merritt and Mrs. William Wyatt in charged roles. The group backed Mrs. F. H. Carpenter of Sour Lake for national auxiliary president. Ray Ross, a local post delegate, will report after returning home.

Marvin Ellis del Rio American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas the Legion and Auxiliary Waco Ellis Finth Frank Bell San Angelo George Berry Lubbock Department of Texas J. G. Merritt Colorado William Wyatt San Marcos F. H. Carpenter Sour Lake National Auxiliary Carpenter Fidac Europe Ray Ross Legion

Convention Dates for National Wool Growers Set

National Wool Growers Association announced dates for its annual convention January 23 24 25 to be held in Casper Wyoming The dates were set at an executive meeting in Salt Lake City Utah held in conjunction with the National Ram Sale Directors Wardlaw and Allison attended and urged passage of the truth in fabrics bill They condemned reciprocal trade treaties as harmful to domestic agriculture citing rising imports after the UK agreement.

National Wool Growers Association C. B Dutch) Wardlaw Salt Lake City Utah Wardlaw John S. Allison San Angelo United States United Kingdom

John Barbee Suffered Forehead Cut In Truck Crash

John Barbee driving a delivery truck for a local bottling works sustained a forehead cut in a 2 p.m. accident in the 500 block of Avenue C. Earlier, a collision on Third Street and Avenue D damaged two cars but caused no injuries.

John Barbee Avenue C Third Street Avenue D

Motion Picture Firms Charged With Contempt

The Justice Department filed criminal contempt proceedings in a Southern California federal court against thirteen motion picture companies and fifty-four officers and employees for alleged violations of the 1930 consent decree. The case centers on alleged preferences to Fox West Coast Theatres, with seven major distributors named as having aided such practices to block independent exhibitors.

Southern California Fox West Coast Theatres Corporation Fox West Coast Agency Corporation Fox West Coast Service Corporation Twenty Century-Fox Film Corporation Love's, Inc Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Distributing Corporation Paramount Picwre, Inc Rko-Radio Pictures, Inc RKO Distributing Corporation Universal Film Exchanges, Inc Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc Vitagraph, Inc United Artists Corporation Ipesizes Fox West Coast Theatres Deparment Thurman Arnold

Charles Stewart Added to City Police Department

Chief Cole Y. Blackwell announced Charles Stewart was added to the City Police Department. Stewart previously served during the tenures of Mayors W. F Easterling and Jac Y. Long and fills the vacancy left by the recent resignation of Earl Red Scudday Sr.

Charles Stewart Cole Y. Blackwell Stewart W. F Easterling Jac. Y. Long Earl Red) Scudday Sr

Actors Vote Sunday on Broadway and Hollywood Strike

The Associated Actors and Artistes of America calls eleven affiliated unions to vote Sunday on a general strike amid a jurisdiction dispute with the American Federation of Actors led by Sophie Tucker. A. F. L. group revoked the A. F. A. charter and suspended Tucker while the A. F. A. secured a new charter from the I A T S E.

New York Associated Actors and Artistes of America Broadway Hollywood American Federation of Actors Sophie Tucker 4-A A. F A Miss Tucker International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes A. F of L. Stagehands Union

President Roosevelt reports Germany invades Poland

President Roosevelt announced he received word from ambassadors in Paris and Warsaw that Germany has invaded Poland and four Polish cities are being bombed. The statement underscores the widening crisis as European tensions escalate.

Washington Roosevelt Paris Warsaw Germany Poland

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