Grain House Burglarized by Mexicans
A Weimer grain house robbery report details three Mexican youths entering Hudson Grain Company mill, with alarms raised by Mr. Altenburg and others. Confessions linked the father and brother Pete Flores, police and sheriff involvement ensued, and a search found corn, corn meal, and paint taken from nearby stores. The case heads to preliminary hearing with suspects held in Columbus.
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Weimer
RE. A. Akenburg
Hudson Grain Company
J. B. Cupp
Mr. Clapp
Dulles
Cone
J. Findson
Hudson
J. KR. Davilson
Alamo Lumber Company
Werenhoft
Columbus
Cosuts
Ay Gregory
Engle Lake
Ching
Dusinese
Clapp
Chey
Wharton Plans Spinach Packing Plant Initiative
Wharton Spectator notes strong chance of establishing a spinach packing plant for next crop. Mr. Crockett, experienced with the season’s crop, reviews site options near the Lee plant for convenient packing. Weather and supply stability shape outlook as spinach remains a key factor in Wharton’s agricultural development and local economic progress.
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Wharton Spectator
Wharton
Crockett
Lee Plant
Correction on July 2 issue regarding H. S. Vineyard atuação
A correction states that H S Vineyard did not go to Yoakum as a U S Marshal or railroad protector. She is not a guard but is in charge with a deputy force enforcing the injunction issued by Dodge Duval Wet of San Astoulo.
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H. 8
Vineyard
Yoakum
U. 8
Ter
Centenary Jubilee of Methodist History at Columbus
A three day Jubilee and program will observe the 100th anniversary of the first Methodist sermon preached in the area with Rev Henry Stephenson and a large list of pastors and ministers from Colorado County in attendance. The event will feature camp meeting melodies, love feasts, basket dinners, and notable speakers including bishops and pastors from Texas. A delegation from across the county and beyond is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Texas
Colorado County
Henry Stephenson
Natchez Mississippi
Court House
D. Emory Hark
D. D
Austin
A. Samal Townsley
C. K. Quin
J. C. Wilson
John C. Hubbard
Weimar
Hev
Robert Paine
Alery
Eagle Lake
Wesley White
J. L. Chapman
Garwood
J. C. Young
Hook Island
Areo
Oakland
Osage
County Line
Chesterville
Altair
Glidell
D. EB. Hawk
Arthur J. Moore
Travis Park
San Antonio
J. L. Wilson
Welmar
Meachen
A. Frank Smith
First Methodist Church of
Houston
H. G. Horton
Hishop
J. E. Dicekey Jilahop
Quin
Episcopal Church of
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Ends With Planning
The weekly Chamber of Commerce gathering at Burger's Cafe Tuesday focused on cooperation with the Cong River Flood Control Association and inland road development. Officers discussed future business projects and urged members to attend meetings and support civic initiatives.
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Chamber of Commerce
Burger's
Coogado
Assiati
Commercll
Chawter of Commerce
Prowdent
Stickland
Elty
Chumber of Commerce
Caldwell Booster Cuero Turkey Trot Preparations
Caldwell news notes preparations for Cuero Turkey Trot. Local residents plan to attend and bid for stationery and event advertisements. Cuero officials forecast the largest Turkey Trot yet with Eagle Lake citizens expected to join. Ongoing business discussions include time and venue arrangements.
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P, H, Caldwell
HL Caldwell
Judd
Cuero
Ieee
Eagle Lake
Turkey
Address by Rev Adams Draws Attentive Audience at High School
Dr J B Gates of San Antonio was slated to speak at the High School Auditorium but canceled due to other engagement. Rev T Adan Field Secretary of the Baptist missionary Association delivered a powerful address on The Little Church on Main Street, a practical take on Dr Crane's lectures. The sermon drew attendees from nearby towns including Cabibits and Garwood and left many impressed.
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J. B. Gates
San Antonio
T. Adan
Baptist Slonary Association Service
Main Street
Crane
County Teachers Institute to Be Held in Columbus
Colorado county announces a teachers institute in Columbus from September 4 to 8 with a strong program. All independent districts will participate for the first time in years, enabling a better schedule and more benefit to teachers. Preparations for lodging and entertainment will begin, and a concurrent White teachers conference will follow to allow focused attention on both institutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Columbus
B. H. Meinert
Meinert
Colonfal Institute
Melnert
Colorado
Negro Found Dead In His Home Murder Suspected
A 44 year old Black man named Shelley Alley was found dead in his home on the Exgia Lake Altair public road near Colvendo river bridge. He was discovered by Dick Brooks Monday night as a church meeting was ongoing nearby. Two empty gun shells and a window screen indicate possible homicide amid Alley s troubled reputation and separated wife. The Columbus sheriff is handling the case.
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Shelles Alley
Exgia Lake
Altair
Col Vendo River
J. Aj.Huttert
Dick Brooks
Thugaday
Dugiithig
Eagle
Sheri Vuhott
Columbus
Shelley Alley
Wight
Alley
Work at Columbus Bernaride O71 Well Advances Rapidly
Progress on the Columbus Bernaride O71 Well continues smoothly with the drill at about 800 feet and likely nearing 1000 feet by week’s end. The operation proceeds with strong equipment and an experienced crew, amid common formations and minor delays from blue gumbo and wood impurities.
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Ned Hue
Dad
Dan
Elf
Ed Hall resigns as Texas Commissioner of Banking
Hon Ed Hall resigns as Commissioner of Banking to join Dallas County State Bank after Gov Pa Me Nett accepts the resignation and notes low pay. The replace ment offered to Woodson of Whe ro is not yet accepted. Hall plans to remain a public citizen in Dallas.
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ED. Hall
Ed. Mull
Anatin
Texas
Binks Lug
Pat Me
Nu Bay
Hall
Elretes
Lin
Woodson
Whero
Cnve
Ale
Tex
Dallas Couty State Bank
Dallas
Texan
Nome
New Rice Threshers Shipped to Local Planters
Mr Wm Spalinger of Lissie, rep for Advyance Brumley Co, reports two threshers delivered in past two weeks. Beyrland shipment went to B A Weise and M Cupsen, both of Lissie. Additional threshers sent to Dutcher Wood, Frank Hough of Lissie, Anderson Brothers of Chesterville, Henry Backlius of Chesivevide, marking third year of similar deliveries this season. The Allyn Moler Co arranged a carload of threshers the prior week.
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Wm. Spalinger
Lissie
Advyance-Brumley Company
Beyrland
B.A. Weise
D M. Cupsen
Anoether Carloud
Dutcher Wid Wood
Frank Hough
Anderson Brothers
Chesterville
Henry Backlius
Chesivevide
Lange Rice Croy
Melon Gift From Weatherford Becomes Local Feat
Last Saturday Mr Wy D Estlinbaum received a large Weatherford grown melon weighing about 50 pounds. Ed IF Hiny from Weatherford assisted in shaping the event. The melon, described as among the largest in the area, sparked local pride and highlighted favorable late season weather.
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Wy D. Eatline Baum
Weatherford
Wiatherford
Hiny
Aestliniann
Women's Auxiliary Mission Study Meeting Report
The Women's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church held its regular mission study and women’s meeting on Tuesday at the arch. Next Tuesday the North Ease Circle will meet with Mrs J G Thomas and Mrs Henry Beok.
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the Arch
North Ease Circle
J.G. Thomas
Henry Beok
Hobo Kneels In Prayer For Local Pastor
A 40 year old man known as a hobo approached Rev. Robert Paine of the Methe stal Church seeking transport to La Grange. The pastor, while unable to provide fare, offered a meal and shelter to pray for the parson and his two children near Austin. The man prayed earnestly, spoke of hard life, and was guided to Burger's Restaurant for supper after the service.
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Thiere
Robert Pavin
Methestal Church
Paine
Red Cross
la Grange
Piting
Pane
Howshin
Austin
Hey
Rey
Paive Saya
Burger's
Eagle Lake Seeks Publicity, City Visitor Says
A city visitor urges Eagle Lake to boost publicity to attract farmers and industry. He notes local resources including Colorado River Valley soil and agricultural potential, and references Houston booster efforts as a model for a broader advertising plan to attract business and grow development.
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Eagle Lake
Bugle Dake
Colorado River Valley
Eagle Lake Wits Publicicy
Pooper
Asis
Ty Wessel
Stati
Houston
Chamber of Commerce
Texas Cattle Raisers Form Cooperative Sales Agency
A coalition of Texas cattle, farm, and sheep associations plans a Co operative Sales Agency at Fort Worth Stock Yards under Texas Cooperative Marketing Law. Memberships are $10 for cattle producers and $50 for local shippers, with stock trading and live animal purchases for members on the Fort Worth market.
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Texas and Southwestern Cattie Raisers’ Association
Texas Farm Batera Federation
Sheep and Gear Rateera’ Association of Texas
Bort’ Worth
Cooperative Marketing Law of Texas
Cattle Raisers & Proditcers
National Livestock Producers’ Assovciation
American Farm Bureau Federation
Ox Operative Commission
St Louia
Chicago
Indianapolis
Wid Peoria
Kapaas City
Burger Sells Restaurant to Brosig in Ready Transfer
L J Burger transfers ownership of Berger's Restaurant to C H Brosig in a smooth consummation. Brosig, from Useles, takes over with strong credentials and vows to preserve the high standard and established reputation. Burger will focus on the Abley Specialty Commando ventures alongside new financial interests.
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Atal
C. H. Brosig
Useles
Uocaine
Berger's
Bea
Brosig
Burger
Ihs
de Fonds
Theu
Fort Bend County Caving Thirteen Miles of Road
Fort Bend County undertakes a large road project on Highway 28 with heavy equipment and crews. A steel structure and crushed rock are used, with asphalt topping planned to extend the Indla section. Workers, machines, and a large fore team assemble to expedite the work and improve the gradual opening of the road. The article notes extensive traffic disruption and daily car delays during construction.
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Fort Bend
Asain
Fawest
Minden
Bane
Atx
Indla
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0. M. Womack
Houten
Rev. Adams
County Teachers’ Institute
Estlinbaum
Wresbyterian Auxiliary
Texas Cattle
Forth Worth
L. J. Burger
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