Utilities lineman killed unloading poles near city
Sam Tuttle aged 37 a lineman for Texas Utilities Company died Tuesday afternoon when two 40 foot poles weighing about 2000 pounds each toppled from a flat car at Southern Pa yards. Foreman Guy McKee escaped with injuries and is expected to return to work in two weeks. The accident occurred during unloading of the first shipment for a high tension line from the city to New Braunfels.
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Payards
Sam Tuttle
Texas Utilities Company
Guy McKee
Tuttle
McKee
Secortal
New Braunfels
Rexall Drug Buyer Returns From San Antonio Trip
Chas. Rawson of the Rexall Drug Store has returned from San Antonio where he went to purchase holiday goods for the store.
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Chas. Rawson
Rexall Drug Store
San Antonio
Wesch Jr. Receives Promotion in San Antonio
Chas J. Wesch Jr of San Antonio is recuperating at his parents home 1217 Broadway after a recent illness. A former student of Tivy schools he joined the San Antonio Express staff two years ago and has been promoted to the Night City Editor desk, a rare honor for a young man.
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Chas. J. Wesch Jr
San Antonio
C. J. Wesch
Broadway
Charles
Busin
The
the Express
the Times
Welch
Counties to hold state run off August 28 under ruling
The state run off primary for State officers must be held in all Texas counties on August 28. Assistant Attorney General L C Sutton says county executives must fund a second election for State and district nominations even if local races have concluded. Courts may compel compliance by mandamus.
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Austin
Texas
L. C. Sutton
Sutton
Local boy drowns after Sunday school picnic
Tommy McWilliams thirteen year old son of Mrs. Horace Weatherford of 912 Tivy Street drowned Monday near Durant Crossing on the Guadalupe three miles above Kerrville during a Baptist Sunday School picnic. Miss Mary Swayze narrowly escaped drowning while attempting rescue. Miss Georgine Rawson helped keep the teacher afloat. Rescue efforts from Camp Lone Star boys failed to revive the boy after water immersion of ten to twelve minutes despite over two hours of resuscitation attempts.
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Tommy McWilliams
Horace Weatherford
Tivy Street
Durant Crossing
Guadalupe
Kerrville
Tommie
Department of the Baptist Sunday School
Mary Swayze
Georgine Rawson
Miss Swayze
Miss Rawson
Jimmy Waite
Camp Lone Star
Camp Rio Vista Boys Entertain Kerrville Citizens
The Camp Rio Vista group led by Herbert L Crate performed at Lake Side Amusement Hall in Kerrville drawing a packed crowd. The program featured music by the Camp Rio Vista Orchestra, a chorus, minstrel jokes, clog dancing, tumbling exhibitions and a colorful finale. The event showcased disciplined training and community value praised by attendees.
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Kerrville
Herbert L. Crate
Camp Rio Vista
Lake Side Amusement Hall
Crate
Mrs. Koehler and baby visit Mrs. Glenn Brooks
Mrs Otto Andrew Koehler and her infant Otto Jr. spend the week as guests of Mrs Glenn Brooks at 601 Sidney Baker Street, exchanging hospitality and social visits in the local community.
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Otto Andrew Koehler
Baby, Otto, Jr
Glenn Brooks
Sidney Baker Street
Alley Castles and Sanitation Drive for Kerrville
A Kerrville health campaign urges homeowners to remove unsafe privies and connect to the sanitary sewer. It warns open alley toilets breed flies and diseases, urges affordable improved toilets, and touts a citywide push for 100 percent sanitation under state officials to protect families and the community.
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Kerrville
Presbyterian History Subject of Westminster Conference
Dr. T A Wharton and Dr. Sam L Tenney lead a Westminster Presbyterian History conference with talks on global origins of the church and the meaning of Presbyterian governance. The camp program includes Houston guests, student activities, and evening concerts by the Westminster Orchestra.
Turmoil Reported In Russia Sparks Conflicting News
London and European dispatches describe heightened internal trouble in Russia with reports ranging from a great revolution to a small riot. Details remain uncertain as sources disagree on the scale and nature of the unrest.
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London
Russia
Mile LeRoy to Perform at Arcadia Theatre This Week
Mile LeRoy the famed occult reader will entertain Arcadia Theatre patrons Thursday through Saturday with matinee and night shows. Known for tours in Texas cities, she answers questions privately in the lobby and does not charge for stage readings. Her Kerrville visit impressed the theater staff who plan to host her after a successful trial performance.
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Flo LeRoy
Arcadia Theatre
Texas
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San Antonio
Houston
Dallas
Fort Worth
Waco
LeRoy
Kerrville
New Theatre
the Arcadia
T. E. L. CLASS Meeting and Fellowship Plans
The T. E. L. Class held a business session led by Mrs. Harrison to discuss party ideas and fellowship. Members voted to donate $5 toward the Ingram Baptist Church lighting and announced a picnic for the Timoyths and mothers at Silver Park from 5 to 7 next Thursday afternoon. The class gratefully received a banner gift from R. L. Whaley, honoring Mrs. Merrill.
Legion Auxiliary Had Lively Meet
Garrett-Baker Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met Friday August 5 at Mrs. E. E B. Palmer home. A hospital letter from Tucson praised candy sent to patients. Paris 1927 National meeting details were shared by Mrs. Gammon. Delegates and alternates to the State convention were chosen and August visiting committee appointed.
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American Legion Auxiliary
E. E B. Palmer
Tucson
Arizona
The
Legion and the Auxiliary
Paris
Gammen
Gammon
Geddie
Sanitary Squad Begins Kerrville Survey This Week
The State Board of Health sanitary squad arrived in Kerrville and started work early Tuesday with rapid progress expected by week’s end. The team led by chief sanitary engineer W. M. Ehlers will assist property owners to raise sanitation standards, address fly and mosquito breeding sites, trash, and water- and dairy-handling practices to meet higher sanitary standards.
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State Board of Health
Kerrville
J. T. Hairston
Tom Smith
E. S. Goddard
Leslie Ehlers
L. W. Payne
Herbert Harris
F. W. Berry
W. M. Ehlers
Methodist Church Roundup Plans Fall Church Work
The Epworth League held a council and social at the D F E McLeod home, then a church business session followed by a lawn social. The pastor and Blanco meeting boost Sunday School to aim at 200 attendance as they plan a big fall and winter program and announce building fund subscriptions. Remember the little grey church on the double square.
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Epworth League
Blanco
D. FE. McLeod
Clemice McDonald
Hill Country Church welcomes visitors and new classrooms
The Christian Church reports many new faces at Bible School and Sunday worship. Visitors vacationing in Hill Country are welcomed. Brother Wheat was absent. a church member led the service. The Ladies Missionary Society met to study Journey Around the World. Paint work on the church is near completion with new classrooms available. Pastor Hugh B. Warner notes the renewed life at the church.
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Brother Wheat
Ladies Missionary Society
Sister Hawkins
Hugh B. Warner
First Baptist Church Announces Sunday School Program
The Baptists at the First church invite all to attend a full program next Sunday. The congregation mourns the loss of Tommie McWilliams, a Sunday School member. Services encourage coming to Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Pastor R. W. Merrill extends a welcoming message.
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Baptists
Tommie McWilliams
R. W. Merrill
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