Local Visitors Highlight Texas Travel Notes
George Hagan of San Antonio traveled to Harper on Tuesday, while his wife returned from visiting relatives there. Mrs. Kneese underwent an operation at Secor hospital on Monday and hopes for a quick recovery. The Kneeses and Florence Thomas joined a Kerrville business trip, with Fritz Sageser also visiting Kerrville on Monday. Dr. E. Cole made a business trip to San Angelo, Irene. Irene, the Gibsons visited Fredericksburg on Tuesday. Mrs. Tobin and her son Marvin spent Tuesday in Kerrville, followed by Mildred Solomon and Mrs. William Casper visiting Kerrville on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lennon and their baby visited Lennons' parents in Dripping Springs over the weekend.
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George Hagan
San Antonio
Harper
Harper Area Residents and Visitors Reported
A parade of Harper weekly visitors and locals traveling to nearby towns is noted. Names include Jess Parker Ed Marshal Rudy son and family visits in Harper with multiple trips to Kerrville San Antonio Fredericksburg Mason and San Marcos. A seventh grade picnic at V A Hopf Ranch is reported with local families attending.
Indicted in Death of Laredo Times Worker Williams
Webb county grand jury returned indictments charging Hernandes and West in the murder of Williams once employed by the Laredo Times. Counts allege choking death, head injury, and body dumped in the Rio Grande. Williams body was found decomposed in the river after a long, international search.
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Nandez
Webb County Grand Jury
Williams
Laredo Times
Hernandes
West
Mexico
Rio Grande
Highway bill aims to cut auto registration fees
Representative Ray Holder of Dallas said the drive for a 50 percent reduction in automobile registration fees will continue and has gained support since the regular session. He notes about 118 House members are committed to backing it, out of 150 total. The bill cannot be introduced until the Governor submits taxation or financing of the Highway Department.
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Senate
Highway Department
Austin
Tex
Ray Holder
Dallas
Police accuse Laredo officers in reporter murder
Laredo on April 30 reports two officers, constable Haymond J. West and Tomas Her, charged in connection with the mysterious murder of Harry Williams, a newspaper reporter whose body was found in the Rio Grande after a six week Southwest Texas search.
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Laredo
Harry Williams
Rio Grande
Texas
Holder Bill Expands Fees and County Registrations
Holder's bill includes an excise feature and redirects all registration fees to counties up to 50000 with 5 percent above that, capped at 300000. The House supports the measure by large margins, but the Senate is likely to mount a strong opposition when it comes up for debate.
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Holder
House
Senate
Diamond Ring Glove Debate Sparks Frugal Joke
A husband mocks a thousand dollar diamond ring while the wife jokes about saving money on gloves. The exchange highlights a lighthearted domestic whit about jewelry costs and practical budgeting.
Lady Margaret Face Powder advertised by Central Drag Co
An advertisement touts Lady Margaret Face Powder promising a velvety rose petal skin finish. Sold by Central Drag Company, the notice emphasizes smooth complexions and cosmetic glamour.
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Lady Margaret
Central Drag Co
Adv
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Marie Cottle
Johanna Kneese
Secor Hospital
Alfred Kneese
Alton
Lydia
Florence Thomas
Kerrville
Fritz Sageser
R. E. Cole
San Angelo
Irene
Allen Gibson
Fredericksburg
R. H. Tobin
Marvin
Mildred Solomon
William Casper
Bill Lennon
Dripping Springs
Chrysler Motors
Plymouth
Lymouth
Plymouth Paicel
Plymouth America
Fredericksburg Motor Co
Fredericksburg, Texas
Checkerboard
Chicka
R. M. Lewis
Jess Parker
Noxville
Marshal
Rudy
Almond Kirchhoff
W. A. Moses
Mrs
Roy Cottle
Millie Moore
Arthur Wendel
Albert Lange
C. W. Granville
Vester Parker
William Bierschwale
Monte McDougall
Mason
W. A. Cottle
Floyd Casper
V. A. Cottle
Henry Ahrens
Ferdinand Tatsch
Peter Bernhardt
Grover McDougall of
C. W. Granville and
Edna Bea Taylor
San Marcos
Charley Peril
Fairchild
Lillah, d. Fairchild
Conrad Hahn
Harper High School
Vivian Gooden
V. A. Hopf Ranch
Christian Klein
John A. Klein
Joe Nette Rogers
Rogers Spring Lake Park
Fred Nabers
Gene Donald
Gene
Haymond J. West
Tomas Her
Ralses
Nash
Houdaille
Lovejoy
Salon
Bijur
Clear
Ever Ready Motor Co
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