Del Rio ISD Reports Enrollment and Staff Changes
Enrollment totals 1 129 with 566 girls and 563 boys across three city schools. High School 157 students include 62 girls and 75 boys, Junior School 72 students, Central Elementary 273, North Heights and West End Elementary also noted. Curriculum curtailment, alternate physics chemistry terms, and staff reshuffles announced by Superintendent Roy M. Andrews. New teachers Miss Althea Jones and Miss Frances Laughlin join the system as changes affect junior and high school assignments. Comprehensive staff list provided for Del Rio Independent School District.
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del Rio Independent School District
Althea
Frances Laughlin
Gnange
Bt End
Althea Jones
Th Echols
North Heights
Ben
del Rio Intendent
Roy M. Andrews
Marie Brite
Wbigh
A. L. Anthony
Bertha Poole Deal
K. L.eConchie
Pauline Mogford
J. C. H. Rogers
CathiWunior
R. M. Bankhead
Wincipal
Richard Cole
Collier Hopkins
J. W. Use
J. H. Knight
Annieson
Lela Williamson
Entral
Helen Carstaren
Anona Edwards
Lena Fowler
Virginia House
Mary-Will Greenwood
W. Kessler
Stanford Payne
Arthur Reinhart
Leona Oxers
Zola Smitherman
W. L. Brown
Prinal
Maria Flores
Ja Jones
Hutchinsons Rescued by Trawler Lord Talbot
Wrecked on the Anomagsalik coast near Greenland, the Hutchinson family and seven others were rescued by the British trawler Lord Talbot 36 hours after distress signals. The castaway party included George Hutchinson, his wife and two children, Peter Redpath, Gerald Altfillisch, Joseph Ruff, Norman Alley, and an additional observer among six nations aiding the search.
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Anomagsalik
Greenland
George Hutchinson
New York
London
Lord Talbot
Hutchinsons
Hutchinson
Peter Redpath
Gerald Altfilsch
Joseph Ruff
Norman Alley
Scientist claims antidote saves man from potassium cyanide
In San Francisco Dr J C Geiger’s experimental antidote methylene blue saved Cuthbert Rieveley a former student after a cyanide attempt. Rieveley recovered, writing his report on the discovery while hospitalized to repay his life-saving professor.
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San Francisco
Calif
J. C. Geiger
Dr. Geiger
Cuthbert Rieveley
Geiger
Rieveley
Allot Funds From Garner Wagner Relief Act
War Department announces allotment of 41.6 million dollars for river and harbor and flood control projects. Sabine River section of the Texas Louisiana intracoastal waterway included a 108000 dollar project. United States funding channels include New Orleans.
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Washington
War Department
New Orleans
Sabine River
Chamber of Commerce Changes Director Meeting Hours
The directors voted to move regular meetings from the second Monday night to Tuesday mornings 11 to 12 in business hours to align with the organization’s business focus. Secretary Jas C Netts noted the Dallas model’s success and said plans for a meat canning demonstration in mid November were tentatively set with Kate Adele Hill and Roy Snider signed on to present.
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Chamber of Commerce
Jas. C. Netts
Dallas
Mr. Netts
Kate Adele Hill
Roy Snider
Extension Department
Texas Bricklayers Cut Wages Across Several Counties
Galveston union bricklayers slash daily wages from 13 to 11 dollars with immediate effect. The cut also applies to workers in Brazoria, Matagorda and Wharton Counties.
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Galveston
Galveston Union Bricklayers
Brazoria
Matagorda
Wharton
Spinach Cultivation Expands in Quemado Valley
Spinach planting resumes in the Quemado Valley with A. J. Tebbe & Sons of Asherton and M O Keefe of Crystal City directing 1500 and 650 acres respectively. About 5000 total acres are expected in Maverick County with 3000 in Quemado Valley, while new settlers may push totals higher.
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Eagle Pass
Quemado Valley
Rio Grande
A. J. Tebbe & Sons
Asherton
M O'Keefe
Crystal City
Quenmado
Maverick County
J. D. Anderson
A. D. Eidson
O'Keefe
Plainview Cotton Oil Plant Adds Workers for Fall
Plainview Texas September 13 The Plainview Cotton Oil Company has placed its plant on full time operation for the Fall season increasing the payroll by 35 to 40 men. Sufficient seed is on hand to run the plant until the new crop movements begin. The hulls will be burned for fuel.
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Plainview
Texas
Plainview Cotton Oil Company
AFL President Aims Compulsory Unemployment Insurance
President William Green described compulsory unemployment insurance funded by industry and backed by state laws as AFL’s immediate objective. He told United Press a model insurance bill is being drafted.
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Washington
Pres
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
United Press
Airplane starts 4200 mile non stop Rome flight
The American Nurse, with two men and a woman aboard, departed New York for a nonstop 4200 mile flight to Rome. Dr. Leon Pisculli of Yonkers oversees the mission, piloted by William Ulbrich of Mineola. Miss Edna Newcomer of Williamsport, a parachute jumper and ex nurse, is slated to jump over Florence, Italy.
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New York
Rome
Leon Pisculli
Yonkers
N. Y
William Ulbrich
Mineola
Edna Newcomer
Williamsport
Dude Ranch Rodeo rescheduled for Sept 16 17 at Big Hill Ranch
Sheriff Lee A. Cook of Sanderson announced the Big Hill Dude Ranch rodeo near Sanderson would be held September 16 and 17 after a postponement on September 7 due to rain and high water. He said the delay would allow better preparation and promise the biggest show yet.
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Lee A. Cook
Sanderson
Big Hill
Sheriff Cook
Mr. Cook
Dead Man Dashes Away While Crowd Mourns
In Wichita a man believed dead after a motorcycle collision suddenly rises from the pavement and bolts to his bike. Eyewitnesses note no pulse, while coroner L S Markel heads to the scene as ambulances rush to aid the injured. The man then speeds off in a burst of exhaust.
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Wichita
Kan
L. S. Markel
Markel
Democrats Lead in Maine Victory Breaks 18-Year GOP Streak
Portland Maine September 13 Democrats surged past Republicans in Maine elections with narrow but safe majorities for the governorship and two of three congressional seats. Unofficial returns showed Louis Brann Democrat leading Burleigh Martin Republican by about 1000 votes for governor.
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Maine
Louis Brann
Burleigh Martin
House Passes U S Home Loan Stock Measure
Austin reports the House approved a bill authorizing any state chartered corporation to buy stock in banks under the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to become a member or borrower. The Senate has passed related measures, but no final action by both chambers has occurred.
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Austin
House
Federal Home Loan Bank Act
Senate
Jury Hung After Insolvency Bank Charge Trial
Frederickburg reports the trial of Max H. Bierschwabe for accepting a deposit in Citizens Bank after knowledge of insolvency ended with a hung jury. The 18 day proceeding involved over 500 witnesses.
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Fredericksburg
Max H. Bierschwabe
Citizens’ Bank
Jobless Raid Shocks Ohio Grocery in Toledo
More than 300 members of the Lucas County Council of Unemployed raided a downtown Toledo grocery shouting for food. Co managers D L Preck and Arthur Field and eight clerks watched as the crowd gathered sugar flour canned goods and other products valued at 300 dollars.
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Toledo
Lucas County Council of Unemployed
D. L. Preck
Arthur Field
Trains Return West After 12 Days Del Rio Bridge Damaged
Westbound U P passenger resumes service after 12 day delay as floods destroy the Devil's River bridge. A temporary bent structure carries the line while officials estimate six months to complete a permanent span. Through trains rerouted via Fort Worth and El Paso travelers faced extended routes.
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U. P
Devil's River
Fort Worth
del Rio
Je Paso
West
EL Paso
Wrong Man Named in Hlegal Vote Charge
In El Paso Judge J. M. Deaver dropped two illegal voting complaints against Luis Silva after George Oliver the clean elections committee chairman admitted filing against the wrong man. Oliver faced malicious prosecution charges following the dismissals.
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EL Paso
J. M. Deaver
Ilegal
Luis Silva
George Oliver
Clean Elections Committee
Siva
Oliver
Bankers Plead Guilty to Receiving Deposits While Insolvent
Three Grandfield bankers George D. Hipp R. L. Winchell and E. M. Kimmerl pleaded guilty to taking deposits while the Tillman County State Bank and Home State Bank were insolvent. Sentences deferred to September 24. Both banks had been closed for a year.
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Frederick
Oklo
Grandfield
George D. Hipp
R. L. Winchell
Tillman County State Bank
E. M. Kimmerl
Home State Bank
Home-made coffin maker in Kentucky laid to rest
In Whitesburg Kentucky Henry Boggs known as Uncle fashioned his own coffin about thirty years ago and used it to show how well it fit. He died recently and was buried in the coffin he built. He would have turned one hundred if he lived a few days longer.
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Whitesburg
Henry Boggs
Henry
Ten more bodies surface in East River ferry blast death toll 56
New York reports ten more bodies found in East River near the Observation ferry wreck site, raising the known dead to 56 after a boiler explosion sank the labor ferry on Wednesday.
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East River
Revolt Against Davila Rule Surges in Chile
In Santiago on September 13 a revolt against provisional president Carlos Davila's administration began. Air Commander Merino leads the movement with reports of military support and rising tensions across the capital.
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Davila
Chile
Santiago
Carlos Davia
Roosevelt Campaign Art Exhibit Reaches Cleveland
Roosevelt campaign event in Cleveland highlights party outreach with Governor Roosevelt and running mate Garner planning to join in Kansas City tomorrow. The stop marks a public engagement as part of the national campaign efforts across key regions.
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John Garner
Roosevelt
Kansas City
World’s First Fish Rodeo Star Claimed After Rio Grande Catch
Gerald Young claims to have bulldogged a 65 pound yellow calfish in the Rio Grande near the banks. He says he rode the exhausted fish for 10 minutes with workmen watching as the fish allegedly performed no rodeo tricks.
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Rio Grande
Gerald Young
Hive
Young
Rio Grande Country
Yeung
Central Power and Light Company
Ferguson to Seek Texas Governorship At State Democratic Convention
The Texas State Democratic convention opened in Lubbock to nominate for governor Miriam A Ferguson, the former Texas governor. Charles McDonald praised Ferguson as "our Next governor," prompting cheers and hats tossed. James E Ferguson, her husband and former governor, was highlighted as a key figure. John Maddox served as temporary secretary, Hoover Yoakum maimed as temporary assistant sergeant at arms. The gathering recessed for 1:30 p.m. with no clear signal that Governor Ross Sterling would press the nomination to the floor.
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Lubbock
Texas
Miriam A. Fergu
James E Ferguson
McDonald
John Maddox
Austin
Hoover
Yoakum
Ross S. Sterling
Legion Guard and Color Bearers Attend Dissler Funeral
Charles F. Dissler aged 47 was laid to rest at Westlawn Cemetery after services at Doran Funeral Chapel. American Legion members draped the casket and served as guard of honor. Masonic Lodge held a seremony. pallbearers and color bearers listed among local ranch and Legion members.
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American Legion
Westlawn Cemetery
Charles F. Dissler
James F Black
Doran
Masonic Lodge
Dissler
del Rio
Juno
Melvin
J.R
Charles VI
Elizabeth Dissler
John Dissler
Ben Dissler
Devils River Country
Tra Burditt
Clifford King
Austin Waller
JC Netts
Robert Koog
Edwin Block
Adolph Narduci
Phil Garoni
Brian Montague
F. J. Schmidt
Student Aviator Killed in El Paso Crash
El Paso reports a student aviator named La Selle was killed in a crash at the municipal airport today. The incident occurred during a flight at the air field, with authorities confirming the death.
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el Paso
Weather outlook Del Rio and West Texas region
Partly cloudy to unsettled tonight and Wednesday. Maximum yesterday 91 degrees. Minimums ranged from 67 to 69 degrees. East Texas forecast shows generally fair tonight and Wednesday with daytime partial cloudiness.
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East Texas
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