Threats to Wealthy Cattleman in Victoria
In Victoria Texas on September 28 federal and local authorities hunted for senders of a letter threatening John J Welder wealthy South Texas ranchman and president of the Victoria National Bank with death unless he deposited 2000 under a bridge on the Seadrift road today. The letter postmarked September 26 was unsigned and undated. Welder did not deposit the money. Weber turned the letter over to Sheriff Robert S Weisiger.
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Victoria
Texas
John J. Welder
South Texas
Victoria National Bank
Seadrift Road
Welder
Weber
Robert S. Weisiger
Texas Grows Oil Refining Lead and Expands Aviation Hub
Texas reports 491 ice plants with 21 129 tons daily capacity and 25 grade crossings eliminated in 1928, ranking high in safety work. Dismantling California plants and new Texas refineries in 1928 push Texas to first in oil refiners. Randolph Field in San Antonio will host the largest modern airport and flying school after War Department approval.
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Texas
California
United States
Randolph Field
San Antonio
War Department
Priest Takes Charge at Sacred Heart Church
Rev. Father Dombrowsky of Lockhart has moved to Flatonia and taken charge of Sacred Heart Catholic church. Rev. Father Kostorz, who served here for years, has moved to Ganado.
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Flatonia
Texas
Father Dombrowsky
Lockhart
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Father Kostorz
Ganado
Mrs Marcus Boehm Underwent Surgery at Yoakum Hospital
Mrs Marcus Boehm underwent a surgical operation at a Yoakum hospital Thursday morning of last week as reported in local notices.
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Marcus Boehm
Yoakum Hospital
Cuero couples visit Giesbers home Sunday
Mr and Mrs Duellberg and Mr and Mrs Zingelmann of Cuero visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Giesbers Sunday. Miss Margaret Woodley Quebedeaux and Miss Winnie Knape were in LaGrange last weekend visiting and attending the fair.
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Duellberg
Zingelmann
Cuero
Paul Giesbers
Margaret Woodley Quebedeaux
Winnie Knape
LaGrange
R Preston of Alice Visits for Weekend of Business
R Preston from Alice visited last weekend to attend to business matters and greet old acquaintances during a short stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Preston
Alice
Judge Motis Returns From Extended Business Trip
Yoakum lawyer Judge E. J. Motis returned from a north Texas trip with Mrs Motis Hyacinthe Dobbs and grandson Jerry Dobbs. In Caldwell he attended a civil case valued at 35000 dollars, in Ennis a partition suit involving 60000 dollars, and in Dallas a civil case worth 20000 dollars. Best crops were observed in Navarro County.
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E. J. Motis
North Texas
Motis
Hyacinthe ©. Dobbs
Jerry Dobbs
Caldwell
Navarro County
Yoikum Times
Victoria Airport Project Set for Completion
A Victoria airport construction plan aims to finish within six months. Officials from the city and the construction firm state milestones and expected opening window, highlighting progress and projected operational date.
Perma Wave Offer Stated with Six Month Guarantee
An advertisement promises a permanent wave treatment at a residence with a six month guarantee and a phone contact for the service. The brief copy emphasizes convenience and the home visit.
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W Smith
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Kopecky Drug Company
Liberty Barber Shop
F. P. Raab
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Ed Woebler
Victor Fehrenkamp
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Z Press
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Priest
Byrne Commercial
Dallas
Houston
Byrne
Oscar A
Darilek
W. F. Qehl Bldg
Judge Motis
Victoria’s
Anton Katzer
Rexall
A. F. Kotzebue Drug Co
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Advertiser
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Chevrolet
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Ichigan
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