Shumla Ranch Sold Near Del Rio for Nine Fifty An Acre
Land of about 6900 acres near Del Rio on the Borderway Highway was sold for roughly 57000 to Ulric Ross and H A Ross of this city. Payne and Payne acted as agents and Will Cooper owned the ranch which includes a store and a filling station. The property comprises a town site with a drug store and three upstairs offices.
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Shumla Ranch
H. AL
Ulric Ross
Payne and Payne
Will Cooper
Chumla Ranch
del Rio
Ross Brothers
Auto caravan dates misstated in San Antonio paper
Morning Papers notes a motorcade from San Antonio to El Paso with dates corrected to October 21 start, October 23 finish. Wren Bate, Del Rio Chamber of Commerce secretary, and U S highway No 90 Association member, says 14 cars and about 66 persons will participate. The caravan travels October 21 from San Antonio, lunches in Uvalde, stays Del Rio, then to Sanderson, Alpine, and arrives El Paso.
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Gan Antonio
San Antonio
Paso
Wren
del Rio
Uvalde
Sanderson
Alpine
Fei Paso
el Paso
Weath Texas Chamber of Commerce
Stotorcade Way
Eighth United States Infantry Band
Biglers
Fort Bliss
Rycade Finds Gas at Eagle Pass Maverick County Well
A new Rycade Oil Company well near Eagle Pass in Maverick County yielded 5,000,000 cubic feet of natural gas from 5,520 feet in Chittim No. 3. Chittim No. 1 previously reported 28,000,000 cubic feet of wet gas. Chittim No. 3 spurred an offset program as Chittim No. 4 reaches 5,445 feet amid keen interest in extending the gas horizon northward.
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del Rio
Maverick County
Chittim No. 3
Rycade Ol Company
Eagle Pass
Aycade
Chittim
Chittim No. 1
Sullivan No. 3
Ryeade Oil Company
Chittim No
Chittim No. 4
Freighter Grounds on Alaskan Coast Amid Heavy Seas
The Oceanic and Oriental Company freighter Golden Forest ran aground on September 5 near Shelikof Strait in Alaska. The vessel broke up as heavy seas lashed the shore, with a 37 crew aboard and a salvage ship standing by.
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Pr Kodiak
Alnstoa
Oceanic and Oriental Company
Golden Forest
Shelikof Straits
Walker fills General Land Office post with Sayers as chief clerk
Governor Moody appoints J. H. Walker as Commissioner of the General Land Office to fill the unexpired term of J. I. Robison. Walker names Sam E. Sayers chief clerk, a long-time Land Office employee and brother of the late Governor Jos. A. Sayers. Sayers earns 3300 while the Commissioner makes 2500 annually. Edwin Gerron of San Antonio plans to withdraw from the State Land Commissioner race if Walker runs in July. Walker has not announced future plans.
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Austin
Moody
J. H. Walker
General Land Office
J. ‘I’. Robison
Walker
Sam
Sayres
Sayers
Jos. AD. Sayers
Land Office
Edwin Gerron
San Antonio
Ellis County
Gerron
Women Matadors to Battle Four Bulls at Villa Sunday
Heralded as the world’s only two women bull fighters, Maria Sorano and Mariarita Ramarex Willcourt travel to Villa Acuña for Sunday’s matador display with four fighting bulls. They previously demonstrated in Mexico City on March 17 and will perform without horses. Reservations via Mrs. Georgia Sharp at 310-Red, Del Rio.
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Maria Sorano
Mariarita Ramarex Willcourt
Villa Acuna
Deputy Disrobes To Nab Hash Camp In Bayou Stunt
Beaumont dispatch reports Deputy Sheriff Bill Richardson swam a bayou to apprehend three hash cookers, seizing the still and a large liquor stash. He entered the camp without clothes, armed only with his six shooter, after finding no boat.
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Beaumont
Bill Richardson
Richardson
Funeral Service For Oren Lee 12 in Carta Valley
Oren Lee 12 son of Mr and Mrs Orville Lee of Carta Valley died in a San Antonio hospital yesterday after a month long illness. The body was sent to Yeacer Mortuary and transported to Carta Valley for funeral and burial.
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Oren Lee
Carta Valley
Orville Lee
San Antonio
Yeacer
Streetcar Strike Rejected Deepens Labor Impasse in New Orleans
After a 1009 to 687 vote rejects a proposed settlement with the New Orleans Traction Company, a streetcar bomb injures no one and the strike proceeds. Officials say public service delays and job returns prompted the rejection, despite an AFL led agreement in New York. An Amalgamated Association ultimatum threatens fresh pressure on Louisiana strikers.
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NEW Orlleans
New Orleans Traction Company
Snes
Public Services
New York
William Green
American Federation of Labor
A. B. Patterson
New Orleans Public Service, Inc
W. D. Mahon
International Carwens Union
Seattle
Wash
Orlean
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employer of America
Louisiana
Rainfall Totals and Temperatures In Del Rio
Rain fell during the three day period totaling 0.53 of an inch for Del Rio, with 0.02 inches added last night. The low reached 70 while the previous day saw a high of 81 before the sun returned today signaling the end of the rain spell. Government observer TH. I. Molyneaux recorded the figures and noted the end of the wet spell.
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del Rio
TH. I. Molyneaux
Uvalde Mohair Group Formed to Support Industry
Special Correspondent Uvalde Sept 12 The American Mohair Producers Co operative Marketing Association of Uvalde has organized to standardize Mohair industry and gain benefits from the Federal Agricultural Act. Charter filed with Secretary of State. Officers include Roy J Davenport president and Bob Davis vice president Rio Frio.
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Uvalde
American Mohair Producers’ Co-operative Marketing Association of
Roy J. Davenport
Bob Davis
Rio Frio
Forest Fire Consumes 39000 Acres in Oregon and Washington
A massive forest fire blackens 39000 acres across Oregon and Washington as 350 firefighters battle the blaze. Volunteers and town crews reinforce the effort amid widespread destruction. amid the scene, Dr and Mrs Clyde Warner with their Houston baby visit Mrs A Warner. The Houstonians head to Bagie Pass for the Warner Hume wedding.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Washington
Clyde Warner
Baby
Houston
A. Warner
Wildcats Begin Season with New Football Sweaters
Coach Anthony led twenty new jerseys issued to thirty three players as the Wildcats prepared for the opener against the San Angelo Bobcats. The squad includes top backs like Adams Duke and Ogle with Love and De La Fuente directing plays. Sweater numbers listed for Nixon Taylor Wardlaw Biechy M Adams Werd De La Fuente Hodge Gordon Love Th Adams Hunter Laughlin Hutchinson Cupe H Foster Baker Duke Ogte and Darr.
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Wildcats
Anthony
San Angelo
Bobcats
San Angelo Bobcats
Ogle
Hutchinson
Adams
Cope
Taylor
Carr
Yord
Wayne Love
Luis de la Fuente
Barnett Adams
Durwood Hodges
Gerald Duke
Nixon
Wardlaw
Bucchy Gordon
Hunter
Lauthlin
Poser
H. Baker
Mabry Ogle
Jack Laughlin
Douglas Gorton
Warislaw
Gordon i5
Wardiaw
Biechy
Werd
de la
Del Rio Students Choose Colleges for Fall Start
Advance guard of 25 Del Rio youths have selected colleges for the fall term. Names include Guido Pranks, Allen V Pearson, Dan Abbey, Julius Pranks, Lucille Love, Elizabeth Thompson, Jack Harrison and others, with destinations such as Texas A and M, Texas University, Baylor, San Marcos Normal, Westmorland College, and a San Antonio military school. Some students have already departed, others plan to leave within a week as schools statewide resume.
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del Rio
Sehools
Guido Pranks
Allen V. Pearson
Dan Abbey
Quinn
Corley
Creorge Love
Julia Texie Boggess
Mary I Louise Nelton
Betty Newton
Helen Lin Jones
Burk Holman
Julius Pranks
Henry Mills
Johnny Williams
Alfred Laughlin
Cecil Ross
Edna
Albert Cauthorn
Texas University
Lucille Love
San Marcos Normal
Elizabeth Thompson
Baylor University
Ruth Dawson
Honard Payne
Norma Jones
A. Stilhesn Long
Bar Marcos Baptist Academy
Arthur Groith
Gul Ross
Mary Helen Freeman
Marion Ruseetla
San Antonio
van Ola. Lane
Lana Beth Fowler
Westmoreland College
Jack Harrison
Echools
Spelford to Get Electric Service
Spelford, about 30 miles east of Del Rio, will receive electricity from Center Power and Light Company. Crews are working on the power line from Brackett Ville to Goulford to supply service. a home delivery point at Soo West Thirt Street is noted for Mrs. R. Clark who had been at Williams Sanitarium.
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Spelford
del Rio
Center Power and Light Company
Sauvey Vins. Germain
Brackett Ville
Goulford
Truck Crops From Juarez Irrigated District Hauled Through Del Rio
A Whippet truck from El Paso, driven by W. Rogers with Cecil Martin and Herman Jones, unloads truck farm products in Del Rio. Goods came from Juarez and El Paso areas including apples, carrots, turnips, tomatoes, grapes, and green chili peppers. Rogers touts irrigation benefits and plans to sell in San Antonio before returning to El Paso.
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Juarez
del Rio
San Antonio
W. Rogers
Cecil Martin
Herman Jones
el Paso
Rogers
Mexico
Texas
Quiet Night Crowds Veiled by Police Presence
The article notes a calm among late night crowds near Main Street railway crossing and a new all night policeman, Capt. Blackwell, placed to curb disturbances. Blackwell, a noted Texan peace officer formerly with a Ranger company and Manila police chief, will maintain order without causing trouble.
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Chicago
Bel Rio
J. Blackwat
Main Street
Capt
Blackwell
Ranger Company
Amanila
Moony
Constitution Week Talk Outlines Fed System History
Wy F Wallace at Lions Club luncheon explains three historical periods of the federal constitution from 1738 to 1000 and 1200 to today. He warns against expanding boards and bureaus, cites John Marshall on federal power over interstate commerce, and praises the republic as a balance between autocracy and democracy. President D A York presided.
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Lions
Wy F Wallace
Wallace
Johbn Mirshail
Supreme Court
Marstodfs
First Annual Style Event Opens Del Rio Gathering
Del Rio hosts a Style Show and Window Display tonight with stores banks and firms opening 8 to 10 pm. A parade and window contest feature entries from J C Penney Rose Shop Lardrum Specialty Shop and more. Judges will rate artistic arrangement attractiveness and seasonal goods. prizes are 25 15 and 10.
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del Rio
J. C. Penhey Company
Rose Shop
Lardrum Specialty Shop
Russell-fer Tington Hardware Company
the Guarantee Store
Kress, Woolwort
McLellan
Borderland Book
Manning Electric Shop
del Rio Hardware Company
Metropolitan Tailor
Wasbinder Paint Shop
Pushly Wiggly
Roach-McLymeonut
Del Rio Area Weather Forecast Update
Weather brief notes generally fair tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Maximum yesterday 82, minimum 70. East Texas outlook remains similar with slight cooling and mild conditions.
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East Texas
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Wrene Bate
Rycade
Alaskan
Evelyn Smith
Calfornia
Rey del Mundo
Los Angeles County
St. Pomona
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Villa
Uvalde Group
Mohair Assn
Texas Girl
New Cruiser
Ma ‘Elizabeth Holcombe
Houston Tex
Navy
Newport
Oregon Forest
Cecil B. Brown
Val Verde
Vila del Rio
Capt. Blackwell
D. A. York
Greenwood Park
Varius
HL Wren
Chamber of Commerce
Manning Electrical Company
Capehart
Fire Department
West Texas
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