Two Indicted For Murder In Orange Slaying Case
In Orange on February 10, Frank Wilkes and Herbert Batchar were indicted for murder in three counts and two counts respectively in the slaying of Joe Prejean and Deputy Sheriff Basil Stakes. Judge LW HL Stark set their trial for Thursday, appointing leading local lawyers to defend the defendants and indicating the grand jury will continue its work on related cases. The defense requested more time to prepare, anticipating a continuance.
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Orange
Frank Wikes
Herbert Batchar
Five 2
Shere
Joe Prejean
Dallas Moms
Basil Stakes
LW. HL Stark
Wilkes
Batchan
Stark
Ben Wilkes
Frank Wilkes
Morris
Megro Prissoners
Scounty
Sheen
Beatmont
Women Plan Fiesta Time Flower Show in San Antonio
San Antonio Women's Club organizers announce the greatest flower show to be staged on the St. Anthony rock during the San Jacinto Fiesta. The two day event will include county exhibitions, youth divisions, and prizes for best flowers with professionals barred.
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San Antonio
San Jacinto
George Powell
St. Anthony Rock
Cavern Rescue Fails. Buried Man May Be Inaccessible
Residents and officials debate the fate of Collins believed trapped in a dangerous cavern. A coroner inquiry will review identity and potential further recovery while rescuers fear falling rock and unstable tunnels. Albert Marshall and Ed Brenner led initial efforts, with a skylight installed to aid access. Local authorities plan visits and an inquest to determine next steps.
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Collins
Thme
Albert Marshall
Danville, Jr
Ed Brenner
Cincinnati
Marshall
Turner
Pas! Greer
Commonwealth
Burren
Ee Collins
Ree Collins
Cains
W. J
B Dosle
Niles Ity
Better Buy Now Chorus At Main Avenue High School
A student yearbook staff at the Southern Republic of Mexico city high school plans El Sombrero yearbook published in March. Supervisors H May and Afies Marie ONeil lead a 16 student staff including editors Jack Matthews Adelaide Richardson and Will Bailey Russell with various managers and editors.
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Main Avenue High School
Martha Louise Margard
Main Avenue
Bernice Setzer
Republic of Mexico
San Antonio
Mar
May
Afies Marie O'Neil
Jack Matthews
Adelaide Richardson
Jimmy Dick Ansley
Governor Adds To Lewis Reward With New Hopes
San Antonio investigators press the case into Death Valley slaying of Lewis as Governor raises the reward. Authorities pursue two soldier suspects, a woman who was silenced briefly, and a missing rendezvous clue to resolve the baffling murder.
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Bexar
San Antonio
Death Valley
Babcock Road
Lewis
Tonneau
North
Jaredo Street
Travia Street
Lew
Lee Johnson
Death
Solliere
Man Charged With Whiskey After Breath Test
Driver J Stowe was brought to police headquarters early Tuesday morning after a night patrol found him with whiskey. He claimed to be charged with whiskey and offered his breath as proof while interacting with the station sergeant.
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J. Stowe
Parachute orders boost Brooks Field training program
Brooks Field orders forty parachutes for instructors and students in the Primary Flying School along with five rope dummies for testing. The text notes parachute use rising after airplane accidents and cites lifesaving jumps. Parachute inspection, testing, and handling are overseen by Master Sergeant R W Bottell.
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Brooks Field
Jaing
Twa
R. W.bottiiell
Mexican youths admit thefts of several autos
Three youths confess to stealing a number of cars in the district. One vehicle was found in their possession believed to belong to Fred Ayale. A second and a third car were recovered after a lengthy chase by detectives Hoff Grasshoff Irwin Carter and Robrks. They face multiple felony charges as police press to recover stolen accessories.
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Dosle
Sand Cave
Collins
Hazelett
Hazerett
William Burke Miller
Louisville Courier-Journal
T. G. Lane
Munfordville
Lane
Fred Ayale
Chase
Hoff and Grasshoff
F. M. Harper
Irwin
Carter
Robrks
Champ Cat Killer Meets Waterloo In Pole Kitty Tale
Officer L N Davis responded to a call at 213 Henrietta Street where a pole cat known as Killer was described. Witnesses claimed the animal fled into a hole under a house and the officer faced a tense crawl to reach it. Five shots were fired and poison was advised upon return to the station.
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Champ Cat
Killer
Waterloo
Pole Kitty
L. N. Davis
Henrietta Street
Davie
Davis
Burnett Street
Cate
National Officer Addresses YWCA Meeting
Miss Emma Phinney national director of the service department spoke at a YWCA meeting on The Relation the Service Department Bears to the Association. She outlined new ideas for conducting the various departments during the session.
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Y.W.C.A
Young Women's Christian Association
Emma Phinney
Service
Association
Touecbell
Miss Phinney
Leave Granted for 30 Day Absence at Brooks Field
Leave of absence for 30 days approved for Second Lieutenant Harry T. Rowland of the Air Service serving as an instructor in the Primary Flying School at Brooks Field.
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Harry T. Rowland
Air Service
Brooks Field
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Dallas
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