Floods Devastate Texas Towns Amid Rising Rivers
Report from Hallettsville and surrounding counties details flood damage on the Lavaca and Colorado rivers. Dead include Mr and Mrs Svercek and daughter Christina and Mr and Mrs Stanzel. About 250 refugees housed in public buildings. Red Cross and churches aiding. Federal aid sought for bridge reconstruction and relief. Highway reopenings and army, health officials mobilized as damages reach millions.
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Perimeee
Dees
Texas
Hyallettaville
Lavaca
Geren
LaGrange
Colorado
Tennle
Paul F. Friisch
Lavaca County
Eastors
Connelly
Sheppard
Ani R
Pirie
Hallettsville
Seorge Kallus
Red Cross
Salvation Leroy
Fire class moved to police station after confusion
After an exchange of base rams the civil service clerk Eddie Cox says the fire captain group moved their class to the police station on Tuesday. The class was too large for the oil service office and met in Fire Station No. 2 dormitory four times weekly.
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Wat Police Civil Nermine
Eddie Cox
Ehal
Officer slain in shooting at gas station bar
Reports state Rogers fired at police, then fled to a Houston patrol car. Worthy died behind the bar, Mary Allam described hearing shots while writing a check for a drink. Police took statements from six witnesses. Worthy died at Robert B. Green hospital.
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Lnthle
Fills
Houston
Mary Allam
Isbell
London
Britain
Paris
British Isles
Rogers
Wortham
Dallas
Wahrmund
Worthy
Lee Rogers
Meeks
Robert B. Green Hospital
Colorado River Rises Fast in Wharton Area
The Colorado River reached 33.10 feet and rose at a rapid rate, threatening overflows into the business district by late afternoon. Water flooded low-lying areas and sloughs, with flood stages expected to surpass the 1938 high of 37.30 feet. Mackay, four miles southwest, has been evacuated.
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Colorado
Wharton
Mackay
Lights Shot Out At Street Corner
Street lights at the corner of Beleview street and Pershing avenue were shot out Monday. Helen Stone of 118 Pershing avenue reported the incident to police. J. J. Fox of 3802 Durango street said his residence was entered with nothing taken. Edwin Tuonila of 24 East Myrtle street reported $16 stolen from his pocket.
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Beleview Street
Pershing Avenue
Helen Stone
J. J. Fox
Durango Street
Edwin Tuonila
East Myrtle Street
Fine Assessed in Assault Case for 1839 Plea
Domingo Guerra of 1255 Pederson street pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated assault on Herbert Reil of 124 Husson street in County Court at Law No 2. He received a 25 dollar fine.
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Domingo Guerra
Pederson Street
Herbert Reil
Husson Street
Special Train to Mexico Cancelled Amid Border Regs
A Southern Pacific special train to Mexico announced by ticket agent B. H. Tauner has been cancelled due to new border regulations requiring numerous registrations for Mexican travelers, with officials noting travel restrictions ahead of July 4 and Eagle Past area advisories.
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Southern Pacific
Eagle
B. H
Errol Flynn Warns of Latin American Fifth Column Peril
Errol Flynn arrived in Mexico from Guatemala and warned reporters that powerful Latin American influences threaten United States interests. He cited Mexico’s expulsion of Arthur Dietrich for fifth column activities and praised Pan Americanism as the way to counter the danger, noting Mexico’s firm stance on the issue.
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Mexico City
Erol Flynn
Anatrlia
Latin America
United, States
Americas
Mexico
Guatemala
Arthur Dietrich
Legation
America
Rotary members to see city police visit
About 75 Rotary Club members will visit the San Antonio Police Department Tuesday night by special invitation of Chief Ray Ashworth. The event aims to foster dialogue between service groups and law enforcement, highlighting community safety initiatives.
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Rotary Club
San Antonio
T Police Department
Ray Ashworth
Rotarians
Hong Kong
Mill
Hongkong
Vichy Becomes French Capital
The French government has moved from Clermont-Ferrand to Vichy and is now established there according to a British radio broadcast picked up in New York by NBC.
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Vichy
New York
Clermont-Ferrand
NBC
iSchool Transfers Slated in Month
County Superintendent R W May announced that parents wishing to transfer their children between districts may do so in July by personal application to the county superintendent's office. Eligibility is limited to children named on the scholastic census taken last March. Federal court employees planned to leave for Del Rin as the Federal District court there opens Monday with Judge R J McMillan presiding.
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Rebools
R. W. May
Pardonte
Ofen
Federal
del Rin
Federal District Court
Dining Suite Prices and Descriptions from Coronado and Century
An ad lists a Coronado Ranch Style Dining Suite in farm house finish for 89.50, a 9-Pe Century Dining Suite with Concert Phyvie Table and walnut veneers priced at 174.50 and 219.50, and a china cabinet set formerly priced at 159.50. Read as a catalog snippet detailing finishes, veneers, inlays, and price points.
Unclear Furniture Suite Prices and Descriptions
The listing shows multiple modern suite items with walnut or mahogany veneers, round mirrors, and water features. Prices range from 59.50 to 164.50 for various 3 to 5 piece sets, including twin bed combinations and different finishes.
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Tc Bors
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WYA Boys
WEA
Gallettsville
Guadalupe
Victoria
State Health Department
Te Police
Et Po
Wharton County
Cuero
Magnet
Etridge
Peach Creek
Caney Creek
Bay City
Navidad
Edna
John Svercek
Christina
Jne Stanzel
Scotland Town
Ministry of Home Security
Lpast
Charles de Gaulle
France
Germany
Musilier Lastraight
Lominand C. B.S
Musilier
Italy
Marseille
Gibraltar
de Gaulle
England
Agnes
John Swab
Martin Bieble
Madison Stevens
la Grange
Earl Marks
Temple
Eddie Wahrmund
West Lubbock Street
Polles
Bill Isbell Woandiver
City Allicg
Gunter Kbitel
Catairt Trairport
KVE24
Focal Raytern
Worlaslon Desk
Errol Flynn
Rotary
8. A. Police
Chk Helland
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
Good Life Insurance and Annuities
Frost National Bank Badg. & Famhik
Emma
Kroehler
Beter
Karpen
Pullman
Charles
Simmons, Troy, Loyd and
Salterini
Shaw- Walker, Terrell
Glebe-Wernicka
Horrocks Taylor
Lincoln
Milwaukee Chair Company
Racal Agles
Specisl
Antire
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