Juneteenth fete opens with carnival at Lincoln Park
A tour day celebration marks the emancipation of Texas Negroes starting June 18, with a Saturday carnival at Lincoln Park. Sunday features installation ceremonies for Berbers Mouton as mayor of San Antonio's colored citizens and readings of emancipation origins. John Inman to act as Minister of ceremonies. Rev Father Leo Murphy to give benediction. Monday reads Emancipation Proclamation read by C H J Yurtom. barbecue for aged Negroes planned. Dances set for Monday and Tuesday nights. Sunday includes an artist program and J D Harris orchestra.
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Bingpat Chooses Puzzle Winners Amid Vacation Buzz
The Hearst weekly contest names two June 4 surprise prize winners Edwin Due bows and Linde Mullis and notes Jeanne M. Hephirn as the June 11 regular prize champion. Texas winners Martin Chucorl Stella Merie May Jentia Huth Sweeney are listed among Sea Antonila addresses. Bingpat’s vacation pauses Stars and Stripes contests until his return.
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Funeral planned for drowning victim in Port Worth
Port Worth June 7. Paneras arrangements set for Jean Net Hewitt 23 who drowned in Eagle Mountain fake while attempting to win a 15 foot stance from a boat. A brother and stepfather survive. another brother vainly tried to pull him from the water before rescue attempts failed.
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Roy Bean's Bar to Become State Museum in Del Rio
Langtry town revival plans rise as restoration of Roy Bean’s Bar, famed for Judge Ray, Law West of the Pecos, gains momentum after four years. State Historical Society and Temperance Union initially opposed, with debates over preserving the site.
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Jersey Lily Becomes State Museum Amid Plans for Park
The Jersey Lily saloon site near Langtry will be restored as a state museum funded by an $8000 appropriation and sold souvenirs. Harold Dodd to be custodian, with Langley’s general store owner among friends. A $4000 road grant will improve Highway 90 access, while signs mark the way to Langtry and Bean’s grave site. Del Rio leaders pressed for park designation, inviting oldtimers familiar with Bean to attend ceremonies.
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Zipp Heads Jaycees at New Braunfels
In New Braunfels on June 7 Hermit Zipp presided as acting president and director. New officers named Raymond Bartram Aubrey Sands Al Leisner Wayne Moore Jerome Nowotny and Marcus Fuchs. New directors elected Dr Ir Btratement Welter Rom fel Terry Adams Marvin Dorpen schmidt A R Eggeling Benno La Neuse.
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Land for Labor Camp Purchased near Sinton
A 510 acre site south of Sinton is chosen for a $200,000 migratory labor camp to serve San Patricia county. Contract for construction awarded to V. 2, Fritch of Dallan. Planned facilities include administration, hospital units, managers hall, power plant, recreation center, park, 48 four room frame houses, cottages, tent platforms, and emergency quarters.
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Actress Sues for Accident Damages in Springs Case
Meta Carlyle, screen actress, files a damage action for 523,348 against Val Bassett, Wane director, claiming she was injured when his car struck her windshield in a March 7 crash near Palm Springs. She alleges Bassett was intoxicated and failed to stop after the collision.
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San Marcos enrollment tops 3730 for Texas State Teachers College
Enrollment figures reported by Bryan Wildenthal manager show 3730 students enrolled at Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos as of Friday. The information comes from the college office, noting busy final hours on the day and a close count from 4 PM.
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Head of Hereford apnet Group Plans Trip
James M. Brock president of United Texas Orchard Association and Mrs Brock plan a summer tour to Europe and South America. They will be joined by B A Kipnep secretary of the American Hereford association and Mr Kingay of Harrisburg Missouri on the trip.
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Fort Worth to Celebrate Emancipation Day by Ex-Slaves
June 17 report from Ex-Slaves' Party Fort Worth describes a large Emancipation Day celebration planned for Monday. The ages of the ex-slaves attending range from fourteen upward.
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Edwards Sued Over Hair Crop In Hollywood Suit
Hollywood report states Edwards faced a civil suit in superior court filed by beauty operator Georgia O Geoted seeking 324 dollars claimed owed for hair loss treatments. The case centers on a disputed hair restoration service gone awry.
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Suit Over Truck Line Permit Filed In Texas
Rail road commissioners were named defendants in a district court action to cancel a truck line permit granted to operators led by Frank A Hinklen Keckler of Austin for routes between San Antonio and Wichita Falls. Central Freight Lines Inc of Waco seeks injunction claiming the permitting was not justified by convenience or necessity.
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Chicago liquor law changes extend closing hours citywide
The city council yesterday approved a broad set of liquor law changes. Selling liquor by the drink becomes a full time business in Chicago as corner drug stores mix it with dry goods. The closing hour is extended to 2 a.m. and license fees rise from $600 to $2000.
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