Del Rio Fashion Revue Promises Mystery Maiden Reveal
Carnival planning and a Fall Style Show unfold in Del Rio with a Mystery Maiden, Colonel Sour, and Joe King's Orchestra. Publicity emphasizes street displays, posters, and a visiting hour Tuesday evening at Greenwood Park, culminating in a live pageant with costumes and a chance to win a gift chest for the first wedding couple.
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del Rio
Watt
Womeone
Mystery Maid
Colonel Sour
Une
Fobkow
Greenwood Park
del Bio i Ne
Pou Fem
Unev
del Rio Paii
Keush
Amie
Nebraska feeders buy 19,000 lambs at four cents a pound
Feeder lambs are selling for four cents per pound in a big Lake area deal. Nebraska buyers paid four cents for 10,000 to 19,000 lambs, with the first purchases reported at Rip Lake today. Sam Ashburn of the San Angelo Morning Times relayed the telegram via the Evening News.
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Nebraska
Big Lake
Texas
The
Evening News
Sam Ashburn
San Angelo
Livestock Sales In Langtry And Sanderson
A modest rise in lamb and yearling sales emerged in Langtry and Sanderson as Rooseell Menzies of Sanderson bought thousands of lambs. Lambs and ewes were shipped to his ranch west of Sanderson and wethers resale points included multiple states. Various buyers, including Charlie Gregory and Alexander Mitchell, acquired large lots with buyers like Wil Banner and Rufe Tol Murrah also listed.
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Lambard Wethers
Langtry
Sanderson
Rooseell Menzies
Lambe
Charlie Gregory
Lara
Alexander Mitchell
Rufe
Tol Murrah
North Ranch Co
Weil Ont Wet S
Texas L. S&s Marketing Association
Dryden
Merwin
Newlywed shot and killed in Stafford quarrel
Todara Jones, 22, died after two bullets struck him during a family quarrel at Stafford. His wife Janie, wed just a week, witnessed the shooting and testified that Todara began fussing and she questioned him before the fatal shots.
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Moquston
Stafford Wear
Wes Unter
Jor Todara
Janie
Todara
Jor
Tony
Banker Invited To Show What He Does for Cotton
New Orleans September statement from Creekmore general manager Cotton Cooperative Association denying yesterday's charges by Nathan Adam vice president at Dallas Chamber of Commerce who demanded Creekmore's resignation Creekmore says taking responsibility for advancing 0 percent in cotton at current values if seen as pessimistic is an odd charge and challenges Adam to reveal his bank's percentage advances.
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New Orlfans
Creekmore
The
Cotton Cooperative Association
Nathan Adam
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Adams
Val Verde County Exhibit at West Texas Expo in San Angelo
Extensive prep for the Val Verde County booth at the West Texas Exposition in San Angelo on September 22. Vocational agriculture teacher Bil Rogers and H. Wren coordinate farmers to supply a broad display of fruits vegetables and foodstuffs including corn oats hay potatoes peas beans canned fruits and fresh produce. A special booth will highlight the offerings.
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Val Verde County
San Ahedo
Bil Rogers
H. Wren
Copper Broad Ax Displayed in Sullivan Window
A copper broad axe with a five inch blade, unearthed 30 years ago, is on display in a bunk window at Sullivan Indiana. The ax was towed by Theo Lisman a farmer when he dug four feet for a well in 1900.
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Sullivan
Ind
Theo Lisman
Ruth Alexander dies in plane crash near San Diego
Ruth Alexander a 26 year old aviatrix from San Diego was killed when her wing monoplane crashed after takeoff for New York. The crash occurred at Lom Portal near the city while she was taxing for a landing site. Found wreckage indicates high speed and fatal impact.
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San Diego
Cal
Alexander
Sar Diego Aviatrix
Loms Portal
Here
New York
Miles Alexander
Capone's Brother Trapped by Chicago Police Squad
Chicago police squads hunting 26 gangsters arrested Matthew Capone brother of Scarface Capone. He was seized at a South Side apartment and held for investigation as law enforcement launches a nationwide crime drive.
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Capone
Chicago
Matthew Capone
Scarface
A Capone
Cangi
Czar
Miami
South Side
Young Capone
Pipe Organ Recital Delayed To Monday At Sacred Heart
An organ recital planned for Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church is postponed to Monday because installation could not be completed in time. Skilled workers labored through the week to finish, and Professor Henry Dreading of New Orleans will oversee the instrument as it is installed and played for the first time.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
del Riodas
Henry Dreading
New Orleans
Sophie Stalling
Revival Opens at Church of Christ October 5
Rev. Cled Wallace of Temple will open a revival meeting at the church of Christ October 5, announced by Rev. James F. Black. Wallace is known in Del Rio and will preach each Wednesday night with the first sermon titled The Grandem of the Church. All are invited to attend.
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Cled Wallace
Temple
Church of Christ
James F. Black
Comstock P T A To Give Barbecue
The Comstock P T A invites all parents and interested citizens to a Friday evening barbecue at 6 on the school campus. M Pat Rose chairs the membership drive and will kick off the effort during the entertainment aimed at getting to know one another and joining the association.
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Comstack
Comstock
M. Pat Rose
Arcos Granted New Reprieve After Habeas Corpus Request
Governor Milxary Unis issued a reprieve for C. Arcos to October 16 following a request to the Court of Criminal Appeals for a writ of habeas corpus. The case involves charges of killing Luciano Barrientos and two sons during a Medina County dispute over a bottle of milk.
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Austin
W.P
Milxary
Local Building Permits Rise in September Totals
Building permits issued in September total $1,785 with several projects listed. North Main Service Station gains a permit for a 25 by 80 frame garage costing 600 dollars, while Markward plans a 750 dollar residence repair. Others include a 75 dollar front porch repair for Mrs. Jr. Billings, a 240 dollar 14 by 20 frame dwelling for Geronimo Galindo, and a 16 dollar dwelling repair for Pedro Barrera.
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North Main
Markward
Jr. Billings
Geronimo Galindo
Pedro Barrera
Fall Style Show Exhibitors Meet at Chamber
All those planning to display models at the Fall night are asked to meet at the Chamber of Commerce at 3 30 o clock in the afternoon. John Rowland, general chairman, stated one meeting has been called to discuss arrangements and other important matters.
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Réteif
Charley Chaplin
Ne Wi
Chamber of Commerce
John Rowland
Rail Cut Asked To Fight Buses
The State Railroad Commission called a hearing in Austin on September 22 to consider petitions filed by railroad companies seeking authority to cut or restrict bus service and adjust routes amid ongoing transportation disputes.
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Austin
Sept
State Railroad Commission
Pearl shaped like head found in White River Indiana
A wead shaped pearl formed into a head was found by Ben Sheskey in a mussel from the White River at Vincennes. The pearl was made into a stick pin and Sheskey has been offered 150 dollars but thinks it is worth about 1000.
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Vincennes
Ind
Wpa
Ben Sheskey
White River
Sheskey
Two Convicts Die in Fight at Prison Farm
In Ferguson State prison farm bunk house a night fight between Volmer Tinney from Wilson County and Elmer Butler from Johnson County ended with both dead. Tinney killed Butler with a knife, Butler struck Tinney in the abdomen. Tinney later died in the prison hospital. Authorities say the cause and knife sources remain undetermined.
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Pen Farm
Huntsville
Ferguson State Prison
Volmer Tinney
Wilsor County
Elmer Butler
Johnson County
Tinney
J E White Plans Fall Lamb Feeding In Val Verde Area
J E White of the Val Verde Sheep and Cattle Company says he will feed out lambs this fall in the area. He cannot estimate head but expects mostly local stock. Heavy feed shipments have reached the irrigation concern with more due. White and others seek a one third reduction on feed shipped into counties. Val Verde recently named to receive relief. A feed plant on irrigation property was destroyed with about $35 000 loss. White aims to replace it but timing may miss fall use. a smaller plant nearby may be used.
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J. E. White
Val Verde Sheep and Cattle Company
Mr White
Aswell
Randhmen
Val Verde County
Livestock Market Report From Kansas City
Sheep were steady cattle about 25 cents lower and hogs 10 cents higher per Kansas City market report. Lambs mostly steady to strong with top western lambs at 8.15, natives down from 7.50, receipts include 9,000 sheep and 300 cattle, calves 1,000, holdovers 2 021. native fed steers steady, western grass steers around 2 percent lower, vealers and calves steady, feeders 25 to 50 cents lower, stockers little changed. Hog market uneven but up to 10 cents. average spots higher for under 180 pounds.
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Kansas City
First National Bank
Plant Coffee Trees For Valley Culture
HARLINGEN Sept 18 bk Warden of Pharr experiments with coffee culture on his farm near Rio Grande City and has ordered 1 000 trees for delivery next year. About 70 acres per acre planted and each tree expected to bear 100 pounds yearly. Green coffee sells from 14 to 35 cents per pound. Warden believes it could become as profitable as citrus.
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Harlingen
Bk Warden
Pharr
Rio Grande City
Warden
Ranking Students Offered Honorary Lions Club Title
The Lions Club will name the top monthly student with the highest average as honorary member for the next month. The club also plans Fred Lowery’s winter appearance to raise funds for his musical education. A committee of Dudney, Wallace, and Barrington will arrange the program. Philemon Foster joined the club as Moore interests prepare the Moore Park pool deed.
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Lions Club
Fred Lowery
Throat Whistler
J. C Dudney
W. P. Wallace
Ervin Barrington
Philemon Foster
Moore Park
Moore Interests
Mine blast at Victoria coal mine kills seven in Nova Scotia
An explosion at the Victoria coal mine in River Herbert, Turo region, Nova Scotia, killed at least seven miners. Three bodies have been recovered as rescue teams search the wreckage. The mine has operated for a century.
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Turo
Nova Scotia
Victoria
River Herbert
Crockett Favors Texas University Lands Tax Amendment
Ozona Sept. 18 Crockett County will back the proposed constitutional amendment permitting taxation of University of Texas lands for county and school purposes. The Commissioners court and many civic organizations have pledged support for the measure to be voted on in the November general election.
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Ozona
Crockett County
University of Texas
Commissioners Court
Two Hurt In Brackett Crashes Near Brackettville
Brackettville reports two injuries from separate crashes. Set Van Wie of Fort Clark suffers severe cuts to face and arms from a crash west of town on the Del Rio Brackettville road. A Junction girl sustained painful injuries in a crash at a street intersection.
Farm prices fall to 1916 low in August report
Washington reports the general farm price level at the lowest since 1916. In August wool prices rose modestly from July but overall prices for feed cattle, sheep, and oats hit new lows, reflecting a broad downward trend.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Pinto Syphon concrete job completed in Maverick irrigation project
Sept. 18 report notes the last batch of concrete placed at Pinto Syphon the second of seven major structures in the Maverick County irrigation and power project. The 400 foot long structure holds about 2,900 cubic yards of concrete and is part of a system serving Quemado Valley with Rio Grande waters.
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Fagle Pass
Pinto Syphon
Maverick County
Pinto
Bart Moore, Inc
Alen & Company
Field and McCelvy
Lubbock
Quemada Creek
Eagle Pass-Del Rito
Twelve Mile
Quemara
Trinity Farm
Cow Creek
Jarre
Alarm Box Paint May Trap Jokers
Practical jokers who send in false fire alarms are warned that fresh paint on fire alarm boxes is not a signal. Fire department members were painting the boxes Thursday without signs. Three false alarms were answered that night. a simple paint job is not the deterrent, a coordinated bear trap was suggested as a stronger measure.
Beaumont Men Discuss Conditions in Del Rio
Steve Green of Beaumont formerly of this city and his partner Tyrell Garth visit Del Rio. They work in insurance and real estate there. Asked about the business climate in the region, Green says it is not a bit better than it is here and everywhere else.
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Steve Green
Beaumont
Tyrell Garth
del Rio
Green
Last of Kerrville Escapes Captured
The last of three men who escaped Kerr County jail May 5, Luis Gutierrez, surrendered to San Antonio officers to face trial in a liquor case. Two murderers escaped same day. Ernest Young, already serving 40 years for a murder, was recaptured. Allen Fifer, 21, held for murder, was arrested in Villa Acuna and to be transferred to Kerr County.
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Kerrville
Kerr County
Luis Gutierrez
San Antonio
Ernest. Young
John Bradhaw
Allen Fifer
Villa Acuna
Coahuila
Val Verdesuthorities
Marriage Notice for Eunice Brewster and George Novack
Eunice Brewster of Del Rio and George J. Novack of McKeesport filed notice of intention to marry. The announcement records their plan to wed, indicating their hometowns and forthcoming ceremony details.
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Eunice Brewster
del Rio
George J. Novack
McKees
Mary
Mayfield Buys 7,436 Acre Devil's River Ranch
J Ervin Sellirs sells 7436 acre Devil's River ranch to J C Mayfield for 8.50 per acre totaling 63206 with 26671 recorded as mortgage and 35535 cash. Possession to pass Saturday. Mayfield plans a 43000 loan on his June ranch to complete payment. Ranch lies on Devil's River west bank bounded by Smith Carruthers Gillis and Trent road right of way.
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Devil's River
J. Ervin Sellirs
J. C. Mayfield
Mayfield
Sam C. Smith
Bob Cauthorn
Bob Carruthers
John Carruthers
Roger Gillis
Clyde Gillis
Mrs. Trent
Sonora Road
Ozona Youth Shot Victim in Backyard Accident
Sept 18 in Ozona a 7 year old boy, C J Watts Jr, was shot in the abdomen by a companion firing a .22 rifle during a backyard picnic. The wounded child was rushed to a local clinic and believed to have a chance to recover. the shooter, a boy named Powell, was 10 and stood about 200 yards away when the accident occurred.
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San Angelo
C. J. Watts Jr
Tyeatay
Fimond Powell
Sgt
Watts
Orona
Youne Powell
Huge Clock Installed At Felipe School Tower
A four faced clock has arrived for installation in San Felipe high school building. It will be mounted this week. The school enrolls about 300 pupils with some grades moving from the old building to the new structure.
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San Felipe High School
No UT Lands in Val Verde County
Val Verde County authorities say there are no University of Texas lands in the county that could be taxed under a proposed constitutional amendment. Crockett and Terrell Counties neighboring Val Verde hold large University lands, with Crockett containing hundreds of thousands of acres not subject to taxation under the current arrangement.
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Val Verde
University of Texas
Crockett and
Terrell Counties
Crockett County
Piano Tuning Seen as Lost Art in Modern Noise
Memphis Tennessee. John Clark 63 a piano tuner laments decline in demand for tuning. He says people want loud noise over a properly tuned instrument and that modern jams reduce need for tuners or even knowledge of tuning.
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Memphis
Tenn
Wpi
John Clark
Weather Summary Del Rio Area Fair Tonight Through Friday
Fair conditions continue tonight and Friday in Del Rio and surrounding areas. Temperatures show a high near 95 and a low around 71 with warm trends from the west and north.
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del Rio
Ierday
West Texas
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