Blues Law Sunday Raid Crowds Irvinton Court
In Irvinton the recorder's court filled to hear 98 men accused of violating the blue law by Sunday amusements and work. A man named Ellison admitted selling stove polish on Sunday and was fined $2.00. Arrests included motormen conductors chauffeurs boot blacks druggists violinists and a perode player. New York reporters and photographers were also arrested during coverage.
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Bry_United Press
Irvington
Tivington
Recorder's
William Ellison
New York
Funeral for H L Hall Held in Mexia
Funeral services for H L Hall aged 72 were held Monday at the family residence on Past Palestine Street. He died sitting in his chair Saturday morning. Burial followed at Mexia cemetery. Pallbearers were Central Presbyterian deacons. Rev Victor Aubrey officiated. Hall is survived by four children and a sister. He was a longtime church member and served as a devoted lay leader.
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H. L. Hell
Mexia
Palestine Street
Central Presbyterian Church
Victor K. Aubrey
H. L. Hall
Mabel
Rt. L. Capel
Waco
W. K. Steen
St. Louis
Heaven
Hall
Mt. Sinai
Rock road haul saved by rail in Mexia precinct plan
The Mexia precinct votes to haul rock for Shiloh road by railroad to cut costs, a move supported by county officials and contractor Brammer and Wilder. Pershing road may also use rail. a Trinity and Brazos Valley spur is prepared. The plan aims to save about $20 000 in hauling, with daily rail switching to begin soon.
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Shiloh
Mexia
County Commissioners Court
Brammer and Wilder
Tehuacana
John M. Kennedy
Horace Boyett
A. M. Blackmon
Pershing Road
Chamber of Commerce
J. I. Riddle
Point Enterprise
Hinchliffe
Trinity, and Brazos Valley Railroad
Whittington
Pershing
Doheny Oil Conspiracy Trial Opens Arguments
Washington December 1 Edward Doheny came under attack as government counsel opened its case in the Oil Conspiracy trial. Justice Heeling refused to instruct a verdict of acquittal. Doheny testified he saw nothing wrong in loaning money to a government official with whom he was doing business. He said such practice is subversive of all honest government.
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Washington
U.P.Y
Edward J. “Doheny
Doheny
Owen J. Roberts
Twenty three stewards installed at First Methodist church
Large morning and evening congregations filled First Methodist with a busy day. Miss Smith from Southern Methodist University assisted in Junior Church. Sunday school reported 376 attendees. The annual steward installation followed by a pastor address drew 23 of 26 members. Five additions joined the church. Woman's Missionary Society meets Monday. Wesley Brotherhood Monday night. Board of Stewards session Tuesday.
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First Methodist
Board of Stewards
David Murphy
Woman's Missionary Society
Wesley Brotherhood
Bud Coleman hoax hold up confessed to avoid jail charges
Bud Coleman alias Guy Smith received a floater from Mexia after confessing his Saturday night tale of a Mexia alley hold up was a falsehood to dodge board and room bills. Officers searched for hours for a man Coleman described.
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Bud Coleman
Guy Smith
Mexia
Coleman
Oil Men Day Luncheon Invites Mexia Oil Heads
Mexia Lions prepare a special Oil Men Day luncheon on Tuesday inviting heads of departments from oil firms in Mexia and aiming for 75 to 100 guests plus 140 total including members. Lon A. Smith of the Railroad Commission of Texas will headline with music and entertainment planned.
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Jon A. Smith
Texas ‘Railroad Commission
Mexia Lion's Club
Mexia Lions
Mexia
Lion
Noel Hollingsworth
Lon A. Smith
Railroad Commission of Texas
Roaring Brotherhood
Willacy County Officials Indicted for Peonage Conspiracy
Fourteen Willacy County residents including Sheriff Raymond Teller and County Attorney R F Robinson were named in federal indictments charging conspiracy to enforce peonage. The cases stem from a Labor Department probe into alleged forced labor during the cotton picking season in Willacy County, Texas.
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Brownsville
Texas
Willacy County
Raymond Teller
R. F. Robinson
Court Adjourns as Supreme Court Recess Sets Jan 3
Washington December 18 The Supreme Court will recess after two cases this afternoon and resume Monday January 3. The brief adjournment pauses proceedings while awaiting the new term’s calendar and rulings.
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Washington
U P
Supreme Court
Dallas Payroll Robbery Suspect Identified
Dallas police identify Joe Hebracht 24 as the suspect in the downtown Privatee Laundry payroll robbery that netted 2800 dollars. Hebracht, living with his wife in Mexia, was arrested after returning from a train, and faces further charges including a San Antonio shotgun bank heist.
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Daec
W. P. Hardwick
Hardwick
Mexia
Joe Hebracht
Pack
Hanson
Kia Dallas
Cal Beard
Gene Lamb
Patcolmen “Wooton
Jackson
Hobracht
Titus Street
San Antonio
Bonner Denies Bomb Murder Charges in Corpus Christi
Frank Bonner, a young dancing instructor, pleaded not guilty to two murder counts arising from the Barnes bomb killing that killed J R Barnes, 47, and his 7 year old son. He appeared before Judge J W Cunningham and awaits trial January 8 with bail not set.
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Corpus Christi
Li.p
Frank Bonner
J. W.'Cunningham
28Th District Court
Bonner
J. R. Barnes
Barnes
Cunning
Pam Noeffork
Negro Women Pay Rum Fines in City Court
Two Black women identified as Roberta Wimberly and Willie Moore paid fines of 35.70 each in city court Sunday for liquor law violations. Officers Bass and Baxter arrested the pair on West Palestine Street on charges of possession of liquor, taking two gallons as evidence.
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Roberta
Wimberly
Willie Moore
Bass
Baxter
Palestine Street
Pre Medical Society Leads UT Students Toward Medical Careers
The Texas Pre Medical Society at the University of Texas promotes medical careers among 61 members, with 5 women, monthly scientific meetings, and lectures from Dr. C C Painter. Officers are Brown, Clark, Reager, and Garbade. Kaameier and Phillips provide speakers and program support.
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Austin
Texas Pre-Medical Society
University of Texas
Reager
University of Texas Pre-Medical Society
Charlie Brown
Sen Marvos
Catherine Clark
Growell
Regina Reager
Sharon, Tenn
Frances Garbade
Galveston
C. C. Painter
Waldo Luedemann
Schulenberg
Taylor Hicks
Hillsboro
Howard Whatley
James
C. M. Phillips
Lubbock
Moody Considers Cabinet Members
Gov. Dan Moody says he will begin considering cabinet appointments on December 15, with no definite date for announcing the list. The public release is not expected until the latter part of the month, perhaps Christmas Day.
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Austin
U.P
Dan Moody
Moody Ferguson to meet after feud over canvass
Dan Moody attorney general and governor elect and Governor Ferguson will meet for the first time since their feud as they canvass the November 2 election returns. The state canvassing board includes secretary of state Emma Grigsby Meharg, and it is the first time a majority of the board are women. Cotton market reports show January futures at 11.90 cents.
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Austin
U.P
Dan Moody
Miriam A. Ferguson
Stati
Emma Grigsby Meharg
Miss Rebecca Bradley Faces Bank Hold-Up Charge
Rebecca Bradley accused of robbing Farmers National Bank of Spuda last Saturday, aided by her mother Mrs G E Bradley. She seeks bond and has confessed using an empty pistol. judge considers habeas options as attorneys seek $5000 bail.
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United Press Austin
Rebecca Bradley
G. E. Bradley
Austin
San Marcus
Justice of the Peace Ramsey
Farmers National Bank of
Spuda
Geo. H. Calehoun
Dan Moody
C. F. Lattimore
Court of Criminal Appeals
Miss Bradley
Attorney General’s
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