Three Negroes Held in Cotton Theft Case in Fort Bend
In Richmond Fort Bend County Texas three Negroes and a white man are jailed on charges of stealing cotton from the platforms at Matthews and Garwood. White man J. D. Rush and others named, alleged to have aided the theft, with arrests made in Galveston and Houston. The case centers on cotton moved from Garwood and Matthews platforms and tied to a loaded train. theater notices threaten Ben Hur showings in nearby Rex Theatre as the investigation continues.
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Ben
Fort Bend
Richmond
Matthews
Gorwood
Fort Pond County
Galveston
Houston
Sher Collins
Fort Bundt County
J. D. Rush
J. D. Belnedron
T. Th
Rick
Vowers
Hines
Garwood
Beni Ofan Sberite
Thoteren
Garwool
Supreme Wan Sak
Gasutiny
Fort Bund
Gemmer and Tanner Plan Night Gravel Operations at McCurry Farm Pit
Genmer and Gisner coordinate to run a gravel pit one mile from Fewh on the McCurry farm. They outline day and night work, with 20 to 30 loads shipped daily. A large drag line and washing machine are being built at the Gemner and Tanner site, with blasting and full-scale operations to start in about a month or longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genmer &Gisner Sre
Delon Leheligs Seston
McCurry
Gemner & Tanner
Women Missionary Bible Study Group Holds Meet
On Tuesday the Woman's Missionary Society hosted a delightful afternoon led by Mrs J C Wilson. The group discussed from What We Be Were, followed by a social hour. Hostesses Mrs J M Chumney and Mrs M George served tea and cake. a business meeting is planned for next Tuesday at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Wilson
Woman's, Missionary Society
J. M. Chumney
M. George
Pecan Experts Visit Mage Take Friday Meeting
Local pecan experts arrive in Mage Take to discuss industry talks at city hall. Speakers include Geo. Bi peat and Frank Wilm in from Austin, with plans for demonstrations and a broader gathering of farmers west of the university. A boxing program and other events are also slated for Saturday nights.
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Mage
Dmproviis
Peenh
reEs
Geo
Peat
Oh Agricul
Sainters
Frank Wilmin
Aelain
Austin
Mulan
Jay Mide
Jon
Choktervilla
Wileniit
West of the
Chesterville
Yelock
Rotary District Governor Praises Local Club At Lunch
Governor George B Peeler of Taylor says the Rotary club here has more pep than any other in the district during a luncheon at the Dulingy Hotel. He declares the group could be the model for the entire organization and notes the club’s spirit and activities.
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Rotary Club
Rotary
George B. Peeler
Taylor
Toca
Peeler
Totarlans
Dulingy Hotel
Spirit Bis Club
Alma
Kerevile
Austin
Eagle Lake
Ming Nising
Bayle Lake
Daylor
Bruce McCurty
Verler
Oscar Winker
Guyerour Peeller
Bos Bute
Wharton
Mie Frineds Miike
Bea May Weister
Pwr
Selon
Osa Carlos
Revival at Christian Church begins Nov 6
Evangelist J W Bowling from Tunas WC Dili leads revival at the Christian Church starting Sunday morning November 6. A local pastor and a visiting evangelist reported a sequence of services, with music led by a gifted choir. The event aims to renew faith and attract attendees as organizers plan additional meetings in coming weeks.
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Evangelist JW
Tunas
Dili
Jey
Bso
Daltivs
Rijs
Fort Arent Meethus
Uridtley
Eongellets Reguirer
Ary Branch Leaves Town for Ajo Arizona with Family
Ary Branch and her brother in law LG Brunch depart Friday for Ajo Arizona where LG will join her husband and they plan their future. Mrs Bruneh once Miss Lynn here has many friends who regret her departure. Mrs J W King returns home from a two week visit to son Thos Scurlock in Dallas.
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Ajo
Arizona
Bruneh
Lynn
Irs
J. W. King
Son
Dallas
Follies Show Draws Houston Audiences At Local Auditorium
IPAL people from Hagle Lake visit Houston during the week to attend the Follies at the Houston Auditorium. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Strickland and families Lena and Anne Strickland, Mrs. W. E. Meclstee, Katherine McRee, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lenhart, Mrs. C. Penning, O. Boothe with Miss Mundlin, Mrs. J. D. Allen, and Mrs. B. McShinney, and Verner Matthews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagle Lake
Houston
Wes
Tla
McShinney
H .Verner Matthews
Focall team heads to Schulenburg clash Friday
Thogie Lake high school football team travels to Schulenburg High Friday afternoon for a road game against the Sceaburg squad. A decent crowd is expected to back the boys after their previous away loss. Coach Cringe plans Eagle Lake arrival next.
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Thogie Lake High School
Schulenburg
Sceaburg
Traig
Cringe
Eagle
Halloween Carnival at Local High School Tonight
Tonight Friday the 28th the pep squad hosts a Halloween carnival at the local high school building beginning at 8 o clock. The program opens with a mini skit in the auditorium and then moves to the fairway with attractions. All amusements cost a dime or less and the community is urged to attend to support school activities.
Postmaster Champion Rat Catcher Records Set in War Years
W Neiswender, assistant postmaster, holds a notable rat catching record during wartime. He reportedly trapped four rats in one spring, another in a second trap, and an additional catch in a third location, amid efforts to maintain pest control.
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Neiswender
Jwst
Neiswenger
Owe
Nelswender
Keeling
Weimar Turkey Plant Opens on November
The report notes a new turkey processing facility in Weimar began operations in November. Local farmers anticipate increased poultry output and market impacts, with weather conditions affecting initial shipments and harvest timing.
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Weimar
Turkey
Racing program planned for Saturday in November
A fragmented OCR notice outlines a racing program scheduled for a Saturday in November at the track. It mentions tents, ponies, and stalls with various organizers and anticipated events but the garbled text leaves many names and details unreadable.
MEMTLE BOY BURNS YOUTH IN BED OF MT MEMTLE
A very young boy, son of Mr and Mrs Moa Beipti of Cheslervile, died after an house fire. The article notes a family tragedy with a burned bed, ashes scattered, and injuries to the boy and other family members. Relatives and visitors from Dillon and Hope are mentioned as traveling to the home.
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Moa Beipti
Cheslervile
Toak
Paton
Mile
Dillon
Fits
Alon Pat
Rebekahs Urged to Send Box for Corsicana Orphans
The Rebekahs invite all members to bring fur fruit or a glass of jelly to the November 4 meeting. Items will be placed in a box sent to the Corsicana orphans home for Thanksgiving. If unable to attend, contributions by mail or at the meeting are welcomed.
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Rebekah
Corstenna
Meeting Called On Columbus Colorado County Fair
Approximately seventy five votes were represented at the Colorado County Fair Association meeting in Columbus on Monday night. The stockholders discussed where future fairs should be held and considered increasing working capital by selling shares to cover debts. A full financial statement of all property will be presented at the next meeting at the courthouse in Columbus.
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Colorado County Fair Association
Columbus
Fair Association
Wis
West Sale
Court House
Alebt
Yeu
Eagle Lake
Welrmar
Garwood
Tole Association
Oundy
Ifr
Oluntiis
Wight
Aml
Ex Service Men of County Call Ten Meet
Ex service men of the county are called to a meeting at Eagle Lake City Bath. The gathering aims to discuss organizing veteran aid and mutual support. Local officials and attendees plan to outline wartime service welfare efforts and coordinate community action for ex service members.
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Allors
Wien
Eagle Lake
Tromadh
Qin
Manila
Trizen Op Years Ago Buried in Tennessee
A garbled obituary note recalls Trizen Op, longtime resident connected to Ragehie, with vague references to Benny and a death on Rehnuder 20k. It mentions funeral plans and memories of older residents in the Tennessee town, including Mos Maan Webb, formerly of the city, now in Houston.
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Trizen OP
Tennessee
Whuilie Garner
Ragehie
Benny Ifix
Small Crowd Attends Cavendale Horse Races Saturday
Report from Cavendale notes a sparse turnout at last Saturday’s horse races with some races run and spectators enjoying the event. Limited attendance due to country folk not traveling to town on Saturdays prompts organizer Mr Clapp to consider weekday schedules, though the next race remains set for Saturday November 7.
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Cavendale
Clapp
Work Begins on West Main Street Filling Station
Ground was broken this week for the Sinclair Stephens and McHinney filling station on West Main Street opposite Mr O. E Sinelate home. Contractor R A Reese leads a $6,000 project, a hollow stucco drive-in station to be operated by T B Epps. Completion and readiness for business are expected within thirty days.
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R. A., Reese
Eagle Lale
Sinclair, Stephens & McHinney
C. E. Sinclair
Anges Stephens
B. “J. Mektii
West Malo Street
O. EB. Sinelate
T. B. Epps
Rees
Little Roland Campbell In Uproarious Finger Injury
Little Roland Campbell, the young son of Mr and Mrs Hy J Campbell, suffered a severe finger injury yesterday afternoon while playing in the yard. He was taken to Dr L C Wozenruitt for treatment after the accident, with the finger severely damaged and a portion of the nail torn.
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Roland Campbell
Hy J. Campbell
Vitor
Huthe
L. C. Wozenrrutt
Adider
Reyind
Winkel Bakery Moves to New Cape Location
Winkel Bakery and Dwen Brosig announce relocation to a new address on Main Street Cape. The shop promises fresh wholewheel breads and pies baked daily, inviting customers to sample their freshly made pastries and brandy fruit pies.
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Winkel Bakery
Dwen. Brosig
Cape
Winkel Balers
Cate
Maly
Me Wiikel
Dukery
Central America PCKMAN Tome Fo Om
Tester Hockmann has served with Stadiarik Fruit Shipping in Dyforb Hindeginl Navy. Monteal Anmorte cuts in Mest the night torn oral wouke' vist te Ts patente. Mry wel Mis Tniey Reennn, fester is Weed i Me teepies am saga be Hikes. People amit be feeuted ine Tuma farming istelet. Ruitrondy-msteml Onreigle Ae baie Barus. Wilives Hye ay te farnes, AIP twat Tits of Danis shipping to New Orleans. Crt Heattey and Gantt Week omer Crom Walleti Bagley Tike and wilLmake hive home here. Dupree secu trick operator at the tower. Mr. Dupree and family moved to Rietum. Mr. Bentley and family tabe rooms in the sDeuuigtors' Tiome.
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Tester Hockmann
Stadiarik Fruit & Shaimhip Gemtouiy
Dyforb
Hindeginl Navy
Monteal Anmorte
le Cthinite
Haiish Chenema
Fas
Lee Setet
Cmppany
Heattey and Gantt Ata
Crom Walleti Bagley Tike
wilLmake
US Jr
Local photographers produce 1924 Local View calendars
The Thulltens, noted local photographers, unveil Local View 1924 calendars featuring mural sized town views. The wall calendars promise a unique, advertisement like appeal with any chosen image reproduced in the picture panel.
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Thulltens
Meir
Midag
Rrder
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Gemmer & Tanner
Women's Missionary Bible Study Group
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Christian Church
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Itelineid
Rebekahs
Corsicana
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Central America
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