29 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1947
Page
1
An eighty year old Dallas man assaulted his wife and chased their year old daughter from their home. He fought a detective and deputies before being subdued. The incident involved property damage and required multiple officers to restrain him. The report notes ongoing investigations and arrests.
The article warns shoppers to be wary of price fluctuations and overstock deals for seasonal fruit. It advises comparing costs, avoiding overripe stock, and focusing on home grown goods when possible to save on transportation and waste. It also lists a weekly meal plan and notes baskets on display at fruit stands.
Clarence Bricker a 35 year old Hollywood motion picture executive and 30 year industry veteran died of a heart attack yesterday while filming scenes for an upcoming picture at a San Francisco hotel. He was production manager for Rey Del Ruth Productions. Widow Betty Bricker survives. Bricker had been staying at a Nob Hill hotel with his wife during the shoot at the Top of the Mark lounge on Nob Hill.
Harvests in the central plains reach peak as storage space and transportation lag. Coleman, a Texas grower, and King residence in Floydada showcase farm wheat dumped on driveways while boxcars fall short, risking spoilage. NEA telephoto notes sheds jammed and shortages loom.
Mrs Polly Kowler Eubanks, a 27 year old waitress, was found slain in the city dump near a shack in the Kan sas Cuty dump area. Caretaker Clariner Balis reported a masked man forced entry, warned him to stay inside, and the sound of the victim pleading before the attack. NEA Telephoto.
Local residents from La Berke to Crane Pergs visit families in Del Rio for weddings of Miss Susie Wardlaw to Clyde Barwood and Miss Sune Wardlaw to Clyde Earn. Fort Worth visitors attend the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers meeting. A labor dispute looms as a strike deadline nears involving Brotherhood of Railway Traff ic Men and Bus Drivers across several western cities.
The Order of the Eastern Star holds a regular session at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Hall. The Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist meets at 4 p.m. in the House of Friendship for business and social. Mission study circles of First Baptist convene with Circle One at 8 a.m., Circle Two at 8 a.m., and Circle Three at 4 p.m. A miscellaneous shower honors Miss Lydia Stewart, bride-to-be of Marcy Martin Jr., at the Woman's Club from 6 to 8 p.m. Hostesses listed.
Val Verde Lodge No. 46 A F and A M will hold a called communication Monday evening at 8 o'clock for work in the Fellowcraft and Masters degrees. Visiting Masons are welcome. C.R. Finney W M Hugh Overstreet Secy
In Des Moines Iowa Arthur Williams 18 pleaded guilty to a traffic charge and faced a $20 fine or three days in jail. He chose jail saying his home was flooded and he had slept on the levee for two nights, declaring fidelity in small deeds.
GRAND JUNCTION Colo June District Judge Paukutter held deliberations on a motion by Roy B Maxson 61 to be sent to Colorado General Hospital Denver for observation in a murder case The request came from District Attorney Alien Brown in response to a note by Maxson's attorney Charles J Moynihan The defendant has been held without bail since May 16 in the poisoning death of 80 year old pioneer lawyer Samuel G McMohin Also charged in the case is Mazie Lightfant Mc Mullin 54 who married McMullin 43 days before his death and faces a murder charge
A fragmented item cites Judge Lateler and Maxson in a legal matter. It references admission to something on Tuesday and a capital offense claim with evidentiary issues. The text is garbled but suggests a court case note and a brief status read as a classified snippet.
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