Real Estate Transfers Filed in County Clerk Office
Several deeds recorded with the county clerk include Clarence H. Wright to Mrs. Ora Lee Wright for Lot 7 Block 726 eastern division of Laredo at 900 dollars. W A Rives to Mrs. Ora Lee Wright for part of Block 823 eastern division of Laredo at 700 dollars. G M Guernsey to Ciro Martinez for Lot 6 Block 32 Miranda City at 100 dollars.
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Clarence H. Wright
Ora Lee Wright
Laredo
W. A. Rives
G. M. Guernsey
Ciro Martinez
Miranda City
Faulty Grip and Ioleness
Joe McGinnity argues that modern pitchers fail to work the arm properly and pitch enough. The veteran star, with a 32 year career, says curve pitching is not harder on the arm than the fastball and recalls men who pitched many games weekly. He has signed this season as pitching coach with the Brooklyn Nationals.
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Associated Press
New York
Joe McGinity
McGinnity
Iron Man
Brooklyn Nationals
Cubans on Rosters Spread Across Baseball Leagues
The Associated Press reports Cuba has 27 athletes on major and minor league rosters this year. Notable names include Adolfo Luque with the Cincinnati Reds, Mike Gonzalez with the Chicago Nationals, and Ramon Herrera with the Boston Red Sox. Brothers Ramon and Eusebio Herrera play in the Texas League for Waco and San Antonio, while Oscar Herrera mans an infield post for Greenville in the South Atlantic League.
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Associated Press
Havana
Cuba
Adolfo Luque
Cincinnati Reds
Mike Gonzales
Chicago Nationals
Ramon Herrera
Boston Red Sox
Gonzales
Mike
Ramon
Eusebio
Waco
San Antonio
Oscar
Cireenville
Words of Chaucer’s Day in Kentucky Mountains
Lexington wires report old Anglo-Saxon terms still heard in Kentucky mountain speech. Ainbeer tobacco juice and cipherin snooping illustrate how locals use quirky words to describe people and actions.
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Lexington
Ainbeer
Furriner
Gyarbro
Old Scratch
Yeebin
Australian pro Tom Howard shocks golf world in Britain
London reports Britain's golf scene is agog over Tom Howard of Australia who plays with eyes on the hole rather than the ball. An amateur and a pro, he has won major Australian titles and has come to England for the Open, with plans to visit the United States afterward. He recalls a turning point when he began sinking putts without watching the ball.
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Associated Press
London
Britain
Tom Howard
Australia
Howard
England
United States
Solons Open With Hymns in Georgia Assembly
The Georgia house of representatives begins its session with hymn singing, a tradition alongside daily prayers by the chaplain. About 200 members participate. The Georgia senate does not observe the practice.
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Associated Press
Altianta
House of Representatives
Georgia General Assembly
Georgia Senate
Social calendar notes church and club gatherings
On Monday St Anne s Society meets at their hall 3730 o clock in the afternoon. The Woman s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church meets at the church at 4. Iona Ray Circle of the Baptist Church meets with Mrs George Christian at 4. Circle Ruth meets with Mrs B C House at 4. Helen Bagby Circle meets with Mrs W C Beaman at 4. Mother Sallee Circle meets with Mrs Cezeaux in the afternoon. On Tuesday the Tuesday Music and Literature Club gathers in the High School Auditorium at 4. Mrs Carlos Palacios will entertain at bridge at 3 30 in the afternoon.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Iona Ray
The
Baptist Church
George Christian
Circle Ruth
B. C. House
Helen Bagby
W. C. Beaman
Mother Sallee Circle
Carlos Palacios
Bridge
F. W. Ellis
T. B. Bunn
District social notes and travel updates across Beaumont
Long list of residents leaving for visits and trips to Rochester Los Angeles Beaumont Waco and San Antonio. Includes club meetings dinners bridge parties and a DAR chapter gathering with remarks on local events and hospitality.
Liquor Gang Uncovered by Efficient Importing Ring
A prominent liquor importing and smuggling ring in the United States has been exposed. Associated Press reports the organization operates with five known counts and is described as one of the most efficient groups detected by authorities.
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Associated
Prea
United States
Chrysler Announces Major Price Cut on Six Cylinder 70 Model
Walter P Chrys ler president of the Chrysler Corporation announced the most remarkable price reduction in the company's history effective at midnight Saturday. The cuts apply to the six cylinder 70 model and range up to fifty dollars. He stressed there is no change in engineering or equipment specifications. The reductions come as deliveries for the first quarter are up 31 percent over the year-ago period, with orders on hand promising further gains in the coming quarters.
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Times
Detroit
Walter “P.” Chrysler
Chrysler Corporation
Chrysler
Webb County seeks funds for 40 mile Laredo road project
Representatives of Webb County asked the state highway commission for 550,808 dollars to build a 40 mile macadamized road from Laredo to the Duval county line.
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Associated, Press
Austin
Texas
Webb County Today
State Highway Commission
Laredo
Duval County
Vest Pocket Motors Set for Memorial Day Race
Indianapolis May 10 Great promising speed is forecast for the Memorial Day 600 mile race as vest pocket engines with piston displacement under 91 cubic inches aim to surpass last year’s pace. Crank shafts will hit 7000 rpm while super chargers reach 30000 rpm with hopes to better Pete DePaolo’s 101.18 mph record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
America
Pete DePaolo
De Jones Buy Nine Two-Seaters, Nursemaid Seen
A Chicago News note reports the De Jones purchasing nine two-seater vehicles. A nursemaid pushing a stroller with twins is observed, indicating family activity amid the purchase.
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de Jones
Tye
Chicago News
National and Local Observances Mark Historic Celebrations
Today marks Confederate Memorial Day in Kentucky and the Carolinas, and the centenary of the American Home Missionary Society. In Philadelphia a centennial expo opens, while Wheeling observes Scottish Rite Masonry jubilee. Cleveland hosts the Second Chemical Equipment Exposition and Philadelphia hosts the Atlantic Coast Shipbuilders meeting. Niagara Falls hosts the Controllers Congress with Brig Gen H M Lord speaking.
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Kentucky
Carolinas
Organization
The
American Home Missionary Society
Grant
Philadelphia
Minola
Mia
Charles S. Depeen
West
Clnth
Atlantic Coast Shipbuilders’ Association
H. M. Lord
Controllers’ Congress
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Niagara Falls
Fort McIntosh residents named in brief notice
Mrs Rupp of Fort McIntosh and Miss Evelyn Woods are mentioned in a short local notice.
Unclear OCR Fragment on Union Talks and Permits
The readable text fragment discusses union and government authorities with strikers and permits recalled amid confusion. Names, places, dates, and concrete events are not provided in the legible portion.
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Union
Congress
London
Two Convicts Sentenced In Bank Robbery Case
A State Court sentenced two men connected to a bank robbery and murder to life terms after evidence tied them to the crime. An execution date was set but postponed pending appeal to the State Supreme Court.
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Ay Associated
Pals
Chong
Tom
Murray
Robbary
Ldt
Aimallt
Ordgont
Supreme ‘Court
Woman shoots angry wife case shocks Henryetta
Mrs Grover Beaver shot Pearl Hart after alleged attempt to break up her home. Beaver then returned home and sent her two daughters to school before surrendering at Mayor Orendorff's office and speaking with officers.
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Associated Press
Okmulges
Okin
J. W. Orendorff
Independents Organize Against Oil Company Tactics
Dallas Texas May 10 independents in a state wide effort claim Standard Oil plans to crush independent dealers with a lease contract device. H Dooley, chairman of the Independent Dealers Association of Dallas County, says independents statewide are being canvassed to form a state association.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Standard Oil Company
H. ©. Dooley
Independent Dealers Association
Callas County
Patton Rides The Killer In The Lucky Spurs
Cow punchers and fans admire Bill Patton for bravery near his ranch. Director Clegg tried to swap him with a double for a dangerous ride called The Killer in The Lucky Spurs. Patton rode The Killer in the corral, eliciting applause as scenes unfold at Strand Theatre tomorrow.
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Bill Patton
Clegg
Patton
Strand Theatre
Irish Trade Unions Endorse Food Shipment Embargo
Dublin reports instructions from British labor and Irish trade unions to halt shipments of foodstuffs and agricultural produce. Dock traffic stands still and cattle and food prices in the Free State are falling as a result of the embargo.
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Dublin
Largo
Free State
British Gazette to commandeer papers for government use
Chancellor Churchill stated to the House of Commons that due to a short age of newsprint it is necessary to provisionally commandeer paper for government use. The embargo would affect labor papers such as the British Worker and many others.
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London
Churchill
House of Commons
British Gazette
Iabors
British
Worker
London Report Says Country Quiet With Few Disturbances
An official government communique from London on May 10 states the country is quiet with few disturbances. It notes where disturbances occurred they threatened to become sharper and the police are in full control of the situation.
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London
Tonteht
Three Children Drowned Near Brownwood After Auto Skid
Brownwood Texas May 10 three children Lucille Rushing 16 and brothers Olin 12 Theodore 8 drowned when their auto skidded into a deep gulch 10 miles south of Brownwood in a torrent of rainwater. Eugene Rushing 25 driver escaped.
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Associated Press
Brownwood
Texas
Lucille Rushing
Olin
Theodore
Rushing
Here
Eugene Rushing
Fort McIntosh Weather Forecast Update
The United States Weather Bureau forecast for Fort McIntosh shows tonight and Thursday partly cloudy to cloudy with cooler conditions. Tonight’s high around 88 degrees and low near 70. Winds generally from the south.
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the Times
Chamber of Commerce
United States Weather Bureau
Fort McIntosh
Bouth
Revue Tonk Ta Brinda Binicke and Clitto
A brief review fragment hints at a stage revue featuring Tonk Ta Brinda Binicke and Clitto in a lively performance. Spectators expected musical numbers and comedic sketches in a compact parish hall venue.
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Chaucer's Day
British Golf World
AGOG
Mentlan
Chester A. Burbank
Rochester
Minn
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Calif
Robt. McComb
Justo S. Penn
Ed Gonzalez
Esther Penn
James
A. C. Hamilton
Beaumont
Hal W. Greer
Halliby Greer
Houston
F. T. Wiggins
James M. Greer
New York City
South American
New Orleans
Oscar Johnson
O. H. Guinn
John W. Ward
Corpus Christi
Heights Civic Club
Federated Clubs
Tom Petty
Seaman
Miss Arvilla
Travis Bruce Bunn
G. L. Hatley
Reuben Davis
Dolores
City
Tom Bolton
Mrs
Wm. Learn
Robert I. Stuart
Bohemia Club
Walter Inger
Chicago
Brooks Field
Cadlets Bird
Kennedy
Bell
Hootman
Woman's Auxiliary
Christ Church
Masdames
John M. Martin
Joseph Qt. Davis
Peter P. Leyendecker, Jr
Hamilton Hotel
J. B. Cluck
J. Rodriguez
Wilson
T. B. Huffman
Avas
Mesdames Christen
Cogley
H. Cluck
Daiches
Epstein
J. Derby
Chas
Richter
Dave Craven
L- Rodriguez
Co. S. McKinney
Corrigan
Hultman
Margaret MacGregor
Josephine
W. T. Neblett
Graham
J. A. Simpson
H. A. Manford
Brewer
Maesdames Rex Shanks
Ernst Buenz
Q. W. Killam
Huffman
Bass
A. B. Muller
M. A. Patton
Dannelley
Greasley
Carlos’ Richter
Hal Brennan
Sandefer
Clingenpeel
B. M. Alexander
Miner
Butler
Knox
G. W. Derby
R. Hackenjos
O'Hern
E. H. Buent
W. B. Hamilon
T. A. Leyendecker
Manford
Tonkin
Ana Maria Garcia
Estella Martinez
Fan Tan
Gladya Sturgis
Katheryn Burfory
Ora Mae Curry
Lillian Wichoff
Martinez
Mercedes Cantu
Mesdames
V. Yzuguirre
C. M. de la Garza
Ernest Aldridge
Amur Penn
Lucy Meriwether
Daughters of the American Revolution
W. W. MacGregor
W. W. Mace- Gregor
W. E. Lucas
Robert H. Traylor
Charles Deutz
Harry E. James
Gerald Sielski
Webgp
Bronco
the Weather Report
Alonary Union
Washington
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