Texas towns win PWA grants for water and bridges
LeFors, Wheeler, and Borger receive aid as PWA programs push sewer systems and water wells. Grants total about 85,917 to 96,000 with broader allocations in Fort Jane and Natchez for bridges and school projects. Mayor Hank Brenning notes approval morning session as Wichita Falls and Pampa report progress.
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PWA
LeFors
Wheeler
Peters
Hank Brenning
Inie Pampa
Wichita
Falls Ut
Borger
Mouthbury
Conn
Fort
Jane
Natchez
Tex
Extreme heat continues with record temps expected
The day features temperatures rising into the 90s with a high near 95 degrees at 4 AM and forecast to reach similar highs by afternoon. Weather officials warn of ongoing heat as days like today and yesterday bring sustained hot conditions across the area.
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Bimmer
Major Hoople Idea Nets Yard Chickens For Grasshoppers
Phat RL Allston nicknamed Major Hoople for a yard experiment. He captured a chicken, tied a string to its leg, and ran the string along a hedge to guide the bird along the fence while it caught grasshoppers. Rumor says the idea may lead to a patent.
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Allston
Ted
Tor
Weatherred Dies in Pampa at 26 After Pneumonia
Mrs Weatherred Wife of Gray County school superintendent W B Weatherred died late last night after pneumonia and blood infection. She was 26. Survived by husband, son Jackie Jean and daughter Wynelle, her father EB M Gaither of Cary, and three sisters. Services in Pampa then Cary, with burial in Cary cemetery. Offices in Gray County courthouse to close for funeral.
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Wayland
Weatherred
Mra
W. B. Weatherred
Gray County Schools
Jackie Jean
Donna
Wynelle
EB. M. Gaither
Cary
West Texas State College
Canyor
Tomorow
Francis Avenue Church of Christ
E. M. Cuthbertson
BR. R. Price
Central Church of Christ
Ouenke
Carmichae
Mr. Cuthbertson
Cary Church of Christ
Cary Cemetery
Plowers
Charlie Thut
E. W. Voss
Garnet Reeves
E. Vanderburg
Cibrenge Kennedy
Guy McTaggart
Ernest
Vanderburg
Joe
Gordon
Alien
Deenbhughes
Barapa ‘Kiwanis Club
Pampa
Rift in London Rumors After Countess Secures Court Order
London sources report that Countess Barbara Huttoq Haugwitz-Reventlow obtained a court order believed to protect her two year old son Lance. The Countess appeared at Bow Street as rumors spread of a strain in her marriage to a Danish nobleman and the Count’s absence since a sudden departure two weeks earlier. Attorneys declined comment due to legal restrictions.
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London
Barbara Huttoq Haugwitz-Reventlow
Lance
Eibct
Patrick
Britain
Bow Street Court
Public Works Admin Starts Grants Loans Program
Washington reports the Public Works Administration began its spending and lending program with grants totaling 41.6 million and loans of 9.92 million for 281 projects. Assistant Administrator Howard A. Gray said 291 projects would total 92.5 million in construction, with grants at 45 percent and loans at 65 percent. Roosevelt approved the plan before signing the 3.75 billion bill, signaling rapid rollout across agencies.
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Public Works Administration
Howard A. Gray
Gray
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. C
PWA
Wilday Fwa
Ars
Works Progress
Flock of Archers Enter R R s Robin Hood Event
The Roving Reporter notes entries for the Robin Hood archery contest at the high school Friday at 7. Charles Hickman Dickey Kenedy and Billy Richey lead the boys and men divisions. Prizes include theatre passes and an archery set for top scorers. entrants from eastern Panhandle towns are invited.
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Tthe High School
Charles Hickman
Dickey Kenedy
Billy Richey
Dickis
Charles
Billy
R. A
Panhandle
K. R
LaNora Theater
Robin Head
LaNora
LaNera
Five Business Men Seek Strict Peddler Ban Ordinance
A group of five businessmen urged the city commission to enact a strict ordinance modeled on Green River Wyoming law to bar peddlers and fly by night agents from door to door sales in Pampa. Mayor Carr warned the measure could unfairly hit local salespeople, led to possible discrimination concerns, and prompted calls for a future meeting to decide the issue.
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City Commission
Upi
Green River
Pampa
Carr
Pstollers
T. FP. Smalling
Culberson-Smal- Ing Chevrolet Company
Soen
B. M. Behrman
Belfrman
Wills Moody Opens Wimbledon Bid in 6-3 6-4 Win
Helen Wills Moody started her pursuit of an eighth Wimbledon title by defeating Mrs. Harry C. Hopman of Austria 6-3 6-4. In Alpine a West Texas jury returned a death verdict for Francis Marion Black Jr in a grim insurance crime case.
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Eng
Helen Wills Moody
Harry C. Hopman
Austria
Alpine
West Texas
Francis Marion Black Jr
University of Kansas
Marvin Dale Noblitt
Big Bend
Found And Photographed at Last Albino Robin
A Cleveland naturalist Albert Dixon Simmons photographs a rare albino robin. He notes the bird’s white plumage and colorless eyes, discusses rarity and color-blind theory, and explains why he won't reveal the location to protect the bird from collectors.
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Albert Dixon Simmons
Cleveland
Simmons
Century plant blooms draw crowds to Morris home
Seen By 500 reports a century plant in full bloom at 825 Baal Gordon drawing hundreds from Pampa nearby towns and other Texas cities plus visitors from other states. Mrs Selah P Morris and Mr W Morris host, with 500 names on the visitors’ list last night. The six foot stem sprouts white blossoms atop a spray base. The Morrises say the plant, bought in Silver City New Mexico six years ago, is believed to bloom every 100 years. Most visitors came Sunday and Monday to view the display on Beyond Street.
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Baal Gordon
Pampa
Texas
Union
Selah FP. Morris
W Morris
Joe Louis weighed 198 3 4 pounds for Schmeling bout
New York June 22 Joe Louis weighed 198 3 4 pounds for his 15 round heavyweight title defense in Yankee Stadium against Max Schmeling who weighed 193 pounds. Nearly 700 newspapermen witnessed the weigh in at Madison Square Garden arena.
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Max Schmeling
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Madison Square Garden
Louis
Julian Black
John Roxborough
Black
Roxborough
Feast of
Brig
John J. Paelan
Commission
Jack Blackburn
Exidle Meade
Henry Armstrong
Slapping of American by sentry protested
John M. Allison U S consul in Nanking lodged representations with Japanese authorities after a Japanese sentry slapped American missionary J G C Thomson of New Brunswick New Jersey affiliated with Nanking University.
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Bhanghai
John M. Allison
United States
Nanking
J. GC. Thomson
New Brunswick
N. J
Nanking University
Upturn sparks two Santa Fe doubleheaders last night
A crowded West Foster Street cafe saw patrons waiting as two Santa Fe doubleheaders, passenger and freight, rolled through. Prices and ads hint at radio deals, with Firestone Stewart-Warner Auto Radios discounted to 29.05 and a Hoffman’s Service Station promotion mentioned amid the din of a lively street scene.
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Santa Fe
Poughntecks
West Foster Street
Tover
Firestone
Stewart-Warner
Hoffman
Ady
Mexican Finds Man’s Body At Arroyo Mouth
A skeleton found at the Arroyo Colorado mouth near San Benito is believed by relatives to likely be one of Luther Blanton or John Blanton, missing duck hunters since November 18, 1936. Texas Rangers and county officers moved the body to San Benito for examination amid ongoing disappearance inquiries.
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Luther Blanton
San Benito
Mysery
Frank Blanton
John
Hiskee
Lone
Colorado
Blantons
Texas Rangers
Ipof
Luther
John Blanton
Raymondville
Blanton
Gons
Frank
Harley
Nestier
Texas Ranger
Hinest
Heb
Jim Shafer
Port Isabel
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