Scientists Explain Dead Fish Wash Ashore Spark Debate
The article notes millions of dead fish along Gulf shores from Rio Grande to Port Isabel. U S Coast Guard sightings report fish washing ashore with many species found dead. Local fishers report gas in the air and nearby residents call it an annual epidemic, though the cause remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uwe Bennetht
AY Ratserie
Pega
Promibie
Rio Grande
Gulf
Havin
Lagusa Madre
Port Saabe
U. S
Ithern
Brownsville
Pasire Iskind
School Century Change Pushes Age Limit From Fourteen to Sixteen
Superintendent J H of Columbus forwards a message about the Forty-Forth Legislature extending compulsory school attendance. The amendment raises the school age from fourteen to sixteen and extends the compulsory period from age eight to seven to begin. The article notes transfer provisions and district attendance rules, with penalties and parental responsibility for compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Juibkenten
Iin
Inc
Bussfes
Chile
Wells Drilling Proceeds Amid Rain Delays Near East Bernard
Continuous rains hinder fuel oil delivery and muddy roads slow operations at the Martin-Bunte well near East Bernard and the Navarro Oil Company well near Nada. East Bernard well passes 8500 feet with plans to reach 9500 feet as Tidewater Oil dominates a 11,000 acre lease block alongside Gulf Humble Sterling West Production and independents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin-Bunte
East Bernard
Navarro Oil Company
Nada
Tidewater Oil Company
Gulf
Humble
Sterling
West Production
Weimar Man Offered State Office Declines Job
John Walker of Weimar and chairman of the Colorado County Planning Board was offered the chairmanship of a five stock sanitary commission by Governor James V. All red. He declined, not seeking any state office, and the position became vacant after Dave Nelson resigned to manage the Texas prison system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walker
Weimar
Colorado County Planning Board
Five Stock Sanitary Commission
James V. Allred
Walker
Dave Nelson
Texas
Black Jack Rabbit Captured Near Calhoun
Mexican farmer Orcla Barris on the Danes farm captured a jet black jack rabbit near his home three quarters of a mile from Calhoun. The rabbit, described as coal black with teal taek like ears, was kept as a pet and caught in a cotton field with nonflammable tools noted by Barry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orcla Barris
Calhoun
Larry
Barry
Parole board nominated by governor for county hearings
The governor approved parole board nominations across several counties including Colorado County. The board aims to improve pardons and paroles through community involvement and quarterly reporting to the governor. Members named include Henry Brasher and Walter G. Dick, among others, with a push for county parale bounds to channel pardoned prisoners back into society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexa
Colorado County
Mtking Pertadien
Plist
Cave Enor Allred
Abesaelisa
Tern Cay
Allred
Gatorade
Hie
Henry Brasher
Tr Weinuirs
Frite Thetisohi
New
Uline
Kaghna
Crarwood
B. If
MeElhinney
Bagle Lake
Walter G. Dick
Golambus
Townspeople recall old days at Saturday gathering
The Headlight reports a busy Saturday in Dueck with the Frank Stephens Company selling beyond records. Manager Hayes Stephens notes strong sales and ongoing advertising belief, while a separate party for Sue Colly featured a pink birthday celebration with cookies and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sively
Ain Baele Lake
Dueck
Aymier Rani
Hayes Stephens
Frank Stephens
Frick Stephens Company
Mr. Stephens
Rock Island Family Moves to Valley Farm
Rock Island residents announce relocation to Valley area as Mr. Jones and Hamby plan to move their livestock and household goods. The sale includes two head of cattle and other farm stock with plans to establish a new home in the Gyan Valley despite mixed feelings about leaving Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobes
Jones
Wid Hamby
Rie Gyan Valley
The
Rock
Methodist Missionary Meeting Highlights Educational Fundraiser
A church group held a Methodist missionary society gathering focused on Bible study and a planned educational building project. Attendees discussed a future business meeting and anticipated the participation of local leaders, including Mr RL Wheeler, at the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RL Wheeler
Fragmentary OCR Shadows a Confused Tale of Power and Chaos
A garbled OCR passage weaves fractured names and phrases about a supreme court, Mussolini, a hurricane, and bizarre imagery. The text lacks coherent narrative or clear events, though hints of political power and chaos surface intermittently in a stream of disjointed terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny
Frame
Conviction in Columbus District Court for Rape Seeks Lockup
In Columbus district court last Monday Hases Hasty, a negro, was convicted of rape and sentenced to thirty years in the penitentiary with no appeal taken. Divorces granted include Cora Irene Dickson and John K. Dickson, with custody and child provisions noted. Additional notices list several petty actions and local social notes about Marshall Ney’s Border Patrol visit and greetings to old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Hases Hasty
Cora Irene Dickson
John K. Dickson
Plantiff
John W. Dickson
Helen Dawn Dickson
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COLES
Buck Jones
Ilver Creek
China Seas
China
Ann Harding
Anna Karenina
Koena
C .G. Leedy
Aj, Lyle
Dr. Scholl
Chicago
Keith Veet
Abd Orbset
Frank Stephens Co
Eagle Lake
Tain
Black Jack-Rabbit
Parole Board
Steenrr & Myras
Tonacco Co
Austin Mutual, Life Insurance, Company
Austin Mutual Life Insurance Company
OO Littlefield Bldg
Roberts
Rerebury LS
Koenig Fes
W. Woolsey
Freaith
James E. Fisk
Bale Lake
He der Siu
Bran Stephens Company
Baday
Alvertion
Sehall
Virginia Walker
Miss Pratices Covet
Atousteny
Rock Island Family
TQ Valley
Methodist Woo S
Chesterfield
Low
Jehovah
Austin Callan
Mattie Horak
Mike Bornik
Wilma Braden
Jodie Braden
Nuvine
Wille Oil
le Gillanyy
Bruce McCarty
R. P. Wilcox
E. Roos
W. OB. Wheeler
R. H Towell
Griff Thomas, Jr
O. Eb, Butterworth
Miss Addie Johnson
Arsurice Oup
Marshall Ney
Border Patrol
Corpus Christi
Hus Jan
N. C. Nev
Chevrolet
FORD
Trebor
Universal Motor Co
Eagle Lake, Tex
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