Local Cowboy Trampled by Modern Night Sign and Railroading Hobby
A fragmented Zephyr County page recounts a cowboy's struggle with early electric advertising signage and a dramatic lariat display. It notes a shift from beer advertising to milk, then mentions department store acts, neon lighting, and a decline in public venues. The piece also covers railroading model work by Weber and others, plus local educational notices and theatrical figures in San Antonio and Laredo.
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Jim
IL Aid
Tors Weil
Hack &T
Fort Davis Justice of the Peace Nominated in Odd Tale
Fort Davis justice of the peace Nick Mersfelder of fifty years in barbering is noted for never cutting hair and becomes the focus of a curious local account highlighting unusual career twists and community role.
Four hurt after Seguin highway crash near Robertstown
A late Thursday crash on the Seguin highway near Robertstown left four people injured. Margaret Rehavinek, 21, of Bel Tollywood Avenue, was treated at Robert H. Grom hospital after theAutomobile collision. A.M. Neharinck, Karter, and Borah Gatenan, along with Guadntine Ortiz, Uridy Bono, and Nosijaltal, were among others reported injured in the incident.
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Seguin
Sevitin
Robertz
Misa Margaret Rehavinek
BEL Tollywood
Rs. M. Neharinck
Firuken Jey
Chiatuline Street
Bono
Mason Steper
Wis
Woman Recovers Stolen Coat From Stranger
A woman identified as Mrs N. Lo Tabridee of 209 Weat Courtland Pines recovered her stolen coat from a stranger near the theater. She led the wearer to police headquarters and the coat was recovered with the suspect released after questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Lo Tabridee
Weat Courtland Pines
Atres
Meledas
Yio- Hier
Sehr
Untitled war era note with garbled names
Fragmentary wartime letter references disarmament, marriage, and alliances with obscured individuals. The writer mentions Graton, a reference to some conference, and expresses skepticism about others’ plans while signaling forthcoming actions. Ends with a sign-off by WILL TIGERS.
Garber Draws Ho Air Lines Fort Davis Texas
Fort Davis Texas February 3 Nick Mersfelder a longtime Fort Davis resident and business figure is described as a versatile figure. The article notes his early life in Totanaie Unvaca and migration to Texas. It highlights his work as a fiddler, carting, stockholding in the Fort Davis State Bank, ownership of gas wagons, and status as a Justice of the Peace. It ends with a note that he listens to the radio between errands.
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Fort Davis
Texas
Nick Mersfelder
Liv
Tamen
Forther
Nick
Lincher
Totanaie
Unvaca
Fort Ovisi
Tesus Rane
Ya Simin
Fort Davia
Formest
Ian
Four Men Fined Under Fruit Law in Corporation Court
Four men were fined in Corporation court for alleged violations of the Fruit ordinance after arrest by motorcycle officers. Judge A by Matick imposed fines ranging from 134 to 4104 with some suspensions. all defendants pleaded not guilty.
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Corporation Court
Aliabeth
Nice
Matick
George Tasrco
Bronilwas
St. Flores
Life Managers Plan Sales Meet At Gunter Hotel
San Antonio Life Managers president Himer Abbas will lead a sales meeting at the Oriental room of the Gunter Hotel. Fibre Mtogry, head of the Na- Viwand Association, will be present. Principal speaker will be named, with an in-charge committee led by E. W. Wage, T. Lastener, and Matthew Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Managers
Himer Abbas
San Antonio
Bank of Commerce Acquires Soledad Property for Expansion
The National Bank of Commaron acquires property at Soledad to expand bank quarters. J. K. Nerets, president, announces the purchase from Soledad Central Property, Inc. The block front is 32 feet, depth 40 feet, with the site joining the bank building to the north for future expansion.
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Bank of Commerce
National
Bank At Commaron
Sam
J. K. Neretts
Soledad Central Propertion, Inc
Froy
Soledad Steent
Fruit Dealer Fights Injunction in City Case
A trial titled by Charles M. Digkeon seeks to block city orders affecting wholesale and retail fruit sales in San Antonio. The Fruit dealer Pruitt leads a suit alleging official interference and a plan to curb independent retailers by fostering a grapefruit and orange monopoly. The complaint names city officials and officials connected with a major commission house as part of a broad alleged scheme to restrain competition and drive out smaller merchants.
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Sialeg
Waglei
Charles ML Digkeon
Atorney
Agaivel
Kestormiistriet
Pulitay
San Antonio
Ainda
Bern
Ani
Svil Tai
BR. F. Peulti
Preitt Haa
Aid Commission
Torrebants
Tinaus Cal Aid
Bualueas
Whight
Leubii
Pruitt
Lnrza
Fire
Polie Udlet
Wolige Cree Killuy
We A. King
Sacoh Rubissa
Park
C. M. Chambers
Uruitt
Fine
Ling
Unil
Ile
Houve
Hace
Joske's Credit Manager Resigns After 14 Years
The credit manager of Joske's, who has served the company for 14 years, and an employee with 27 years of service, announced his resignation on Friday. Details of his relocation remain unclear.
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Joske's
Mas
Sears
Sojourner G 10 Officers Speak at San Antonio Chapter Meet
Tape Te AL Knight of the Ailey corps will speak at a weekly meeting of the San Antonio chapter. Seventeen Sojourners prepare to present “When We Fought the Germans” on Tuesday. Arrangements are underway for a Carpug Christ trip by members.
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AL Knight
Ailey Corps
San Antonio
Sojourners
Mi 7
Thames
Carpug Christ
Ia Glatt
Port Rman
Deut
Tte
pPan
D. Pommshns
Cavadeyy
Persis 'Anni
Thieves Sought After Brady Loot and Local Burglaries
A Brady thefts spree hits multiple targets including cash and clothing from a general store owned by R. Wileunky, a church food drive loss at Denver Heights Church of Christ, and various homes and clubs reported across Brady Texas. Victims include Anna Antonia, Mitton Thompson, and Frederick Bergman. items stolen include cash, clothing, golf clubs, silverware, and food supplies. Police investigations and local notices identify suspects and ongoing inquiries.
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Anna Antonia Polite
R. Wileunky Brady
Texas
Denver Heights Church of Christ
Porier Eirect
A. Clark
Ghaxtes
Hatthalomae
Prowler Chel
Mitton Thompson
Waverly Avene
Soo
Woling
Gos
Jigdesker
Plaan
Bighignd Park Presbyterian Church
Moe
Frederick Bergman
Avenue A
Arvoring
Tenotis
Ollie
Walton League Elects Grasso New President at meeting
Adal Grasso, secretary manager of the Retail Merchants association, elected president of the Walton League in the San Antonio branch. Officers named include William Aubrey as first vice president and A. B. Wheatley as second vice president. Secretary-treasurer to be chosen later. Meetings set for the first Thursday of each month with next gathering March 3.
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Adal Grasso
Morehagiy Associar Lets
Line Ween
San Antonio
Tank Whiton League
Anni
Chamber of Rammerce
U Ouler
Trailer Southwell
William Aubrey
A. B. Weakley
Mike
Bengan
Frost Woodfull
Wheatley
Meeting Plans for Broadcast from American Airways Plane
Jr C C plans contact with a plane at a February 16 meeting at the Gunter hotel Big Spring. Arthur Llais, president, announced the event featuring a live broadcast from the plane to enable attendees to reply to the pilot. Carl Crain and Mayor W M Ock ax will oppose the plan. Andution Rigi, as state governor of the National derotiantic association, will preside.
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Gunter Hotel
American Airways
Big Spring
Texan
Arthur Llais
Priday
Imke
American Afmenya
Carl Crain
W. M. Ockax
15 Student Pliers on Fort Sill Hop
Fifteen puranit ships Mawa by stu dents in the Advanced Fising school, accompanied the three cilanta Maren by instructors, Ieff Kellsfield for Fort Bill, Okla. Friday morning ar erees connirs trainings Firse Lint, Dale V2 Gaffney, new for inacmeter in pestill nyiation, was in command of the Dight.
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Cilanta Maren
Ieff Kellsfield
Fort Bill
Okla
Erees Connirs
Firse Lint
Dale
Gaffney
Inacmeter
Pestill Nyiation
Dish soap ad and odd medical notes appear in jumble
A fragmented OCR page shows references to Miller's sturdy suds for dishes and a soap claim for creamier results, alongside scattered mentions of taxes, headaches, and medical office scenes. The text mixes product lines with unclear personal and regional terms in a nonsensical jumble.
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Fearnis Vaytaia
Miller
Greyboy
Innies
Alumni Rally Marks Annual Banquet at College
University alumni will attend the first annual banquet following a meeting for the sports event week. Schwigmann presides as Kemilnaees Whlll will be present, with funding from Tenet aiding the event.
Bishop TD Bt YW Speaker at Widger Campaign Event
Mshay Claten and Quin will address the Young Women's Christian Association gathering at the central YWCA building. Campaign director H. Deere will issue materials to volunteers. About 200 women pledged to work, waiving $10 for others and aiding unemployed girls with housing and meals.
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Mshay Claten & Quin
Episcopal
Vishay Ad Mouslon
Gueat Apenkor
Chrisian
Widger
Cen
YW. C. A
Mbox Mi
Tl. Kifer
Altec
Bishup
H.C. Deere
San Ate Fonte
DePew
CL Ayamide “Miyen
Buedges
Archool Gloris
Arto Exhibits Slated At San Pedro Sunday
Local arts and crafts fair opens for one week at San Pedro Playhouse with a variety of fine arts, wood carving, pottery, and textiles. The exhibit spotlights work by San Antonio artists and a few out-of-town participants, with a Sunday reception and a focus on regional crafts and sculpture.
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San Pedro Playhouse
San Antonio
ARTO
San Pedro
Crete
San Voto
San Anstonius
Loue Seales
Felderlinn
Whinen
Clits
Federaions
Seales Vail Ales
Fedesatial
James Cunningham
Synulay
Tye Grote
Cork
Om Weal
Mies
Tole Stucky
Tarello
Careall Wheeler
Putect
Weatherthul College
Gertrude de Weeman
Giadys Potter
Sandy" Tasten
J. C. Pillipone
I. I. Shepler
Fire Word
Dawson Watson
Old Mexico
Madame G. Trmsteam
J. Miesch
Mexican Arta and Gratis Inclake Tite
Abo Chaira
4. Cortez
RB. Travizan
Alnina Herd
Stephen #. Austin
Attorneys Return From Sharp Case
Assistant District Attorny Th 2s mand Arley Flach returned Friday from Sanderson Teray where witnesses in the trial of Tele Tos Sharp were called. The venue change prompted their departure. further hearings scheduled for late April in Sax Ane tonia.
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Arley Flach
Sanderson
Teray
Knife and gun found in patrol wagon
Police recovered a pistol stolen from a suspect during a patrol wagon incident. The weapon was traced to a carrel dispatch at the central station, while officers pursued a related arrest tied to a Friday hearing and an $8000 bond set by the city commission.
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Paien Prins Faturarien Pierre Ame Uarar
Waite Te
Shearer
Eofare Man Viele
Elly Getvetion
Perfol
Eilye
Neste Thie Ncek
Arel
Ian Police
Paleo Wrgan
Isem
Cares Vagrania Beleren
Palice
Olytelinis
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Nima
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Ani Whileman
Kexar County
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Ivan
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Weberla
Inter
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D. Segrave
Earth
Fuandreity
Enen
Emall
Katy
Nevernhi
Drew Dowlen
D. LU. Emmert
Liars
Ferlinand
Toefl
Rayerand Willie
Majealle Theater
Alerney
Charley Lieck
Haglinh
Merlean
Elia Neal
Puuier
Emsa Marie
Sprig Tn Vere
Tee Studene Prince
Her Mapaden
Anice Acho
bin Wile
Stancer
Manel Good+ peas
Barber
Will, Mers
Buruda
Chris
Graton
Dirly
Curkeihind
Ayer
Garber
SUI
Jeopardy Ic
Sojournerg
City Federation
Ione Seales
Federation
Walton League
Grasso
Fort Sill
Ashing
D-starard
Procter & G
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Bishop
L. A
Sharp Case
Lan Ion Curtior
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