Autoist Burned as Stalled Machine Bursts Into Flames
Frank Martinez, 30, a truck-delver for Charles A. Givens of 721 East Quince, was burned when a stalled truck burst into flames on Grarog Street Tuesday night. He escaped the machine after it exploded, suffered severe burns to the right limb, face and body, and is hospitalized in critical condition.
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Frank Martines
Gray Run
Hubert B. Green
Martinez
Charles A. Givens
East Quince Street
Grartog
City backs river beautification plan in downtown district
City officials support a cooperative effort by the chamber of commerce and the Izaak Walton League to beautify the Savanel River downtown. Mayor Chambers endorses the plan and says the city can share costs if businessmen pay. A committee led by Col. Back will meet the mayor Thursday at 9:00 a.m. to outline details ahead of a chamber meeting at 4 p.m.
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Cho Ber of Commerce
Izaak Wale Ton
Savane
Col. B. ‘Back
Chambers Thoreday
Chamber
Fildes
Window Peeper Caught in Lavaca County
Deputy Sheriff Sue Haga reports the arrest of a young man charged with window peeping. He was caught at Otis on Price Avenue, startling residents, and jailed at Hallettsville.
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Lavaca Oakum
Texas
Sue Haga
Satate
Win
Otison Price Avenue
Hallettsville
ZEMO Cures Itching Dandruff Claim
An advertisement touts ZEMO as a cleansing antiseptic liquid that ends dandruff and itching on the scalp. It emphasizes rapid vanishing of dandruff, and promotes wide antiseptic use for scalp irritations and related skin issues.
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Zemo
Mayor C M Chambers Will Not Remit Fines After July 1
Traffic offenders are warned that Mayor C M Chambers will not remit fines after July 1. Signs announcing the policy are being posted, and one example is reproduced.
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C. M. Chambers
Art Schreiber Returns from Voyage as Hero in New York
Arthur Schreiber, a Porton Missouri youth, arrived in New York aboard the French Inn Yellow Bird after stowing away for a dramatic voyage to Spain. He was greeted by his father Morris Schreiber, who seemed unsure how to react to the boy's sensational journey.
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New York
Arthur Schreiber
Porton
Alkuttic
Spain
Brck
Meeting Aboard Leviathan Reunites Father And Son
The elder Schreiber, returning aboard a revenue cutter, meets his son Arthur aboard the Leviathan during quarantine. The reunion occurs quietly without crowd reaction as the two converse in English. They plan to depart Atothe for Tort and.
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Arthur
Schreiber
Pearsall Teachers Meet Over Frio County Produce
In Pearsall Texas on June 26 a meeting in the high school home economics room drew fifteen representatives from Frio County communities. Extension agents Misa Mamie Lee Uarnes and Miss M Blair led discussions on improving marketability of local products including water melon rind preserves tomato dill rum. Frio County home demonstration agent B Roswell organized the event.
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Pearsall
Tex
Misa Mamie Lee Uarnes
M College
M. Blair
Teed & Log
Pearsall High School
Frio County
Mise B. Roswell
Wright Plans Vacation Cut
City officials discuss reducing from two weeks to five days for policemen and firefighters. Commissioner Phil Wright confirmed the motive is under consideration and will be discussed with DP alive thief Ben Kildas, though he declined details of the reunion.
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Ean Antonin
Phil Wright
Ben Kildas
Reunon
City War Over Belgian Cement For 8.4 Projects
City officials decree that one contractor must use Texan cement for the eight point four projects. Current use of Belgian cement is blocked at railway freight stations and the sewage disposal plant under construction. Maynor I Chambers announced the measure as the city seeks local material compliance.
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Elise
Maynor I Chambers
Wediese
Sity Haw
Ol 1
Reid
Rin
Convicts’ Hotel Bill Sent to Warden Harrell
Sheriff T. A. Hinford mailed a $72.05 bill to Warden B. F. Harrell for the Hood entertainment of 44 white convicts at the county jail one night. The charge covers meals and lodging during Bruzon valley Hood events.
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Harrell
T. A. Hinford
B. FP. Harrell
State Penitentials
Tuutavile
Harris County
Wlite
Bruzon Valley Hood
Toa
Rameay
Duty plan to boost beet sugar production endorsed
William M Jardine secretary of agriculture urged a tariff to encourage beet sugar production before a senate finance subcommittee. He argued the tariff would sustain a reasonable sugar supply and expand a crop with no current surplus, aiding beet sugar producers.
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Washington, D. C
AIA
DAnnunzio Recites Poetry During Appendicitis Operation
Gabriele D Annunzio underwent an appendectomy in Gardone on the Italian Riviera. The poet recited a quatrain during the operation and remained hopeful about recovery, while doctors planned a period of rest in bed away from visitors and officials.
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Gardone
Riviera
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Ilinn Jor
Apqenic
Bera
Fiume
Gall
Gervadi
Cama
Fari
Sisita
Che Koverninen
Hin Famils
Camradts-Starmne
Robbery Suspect Freed Amid Jail Citations
A robbery suspect was released from Ellsworth County Jail after charges of far theft. The man, identified as Kane, was seen near Ellsworth county last night, with details unclear due to damaged text.
Youth Accused of Stealing Watch
A youth named Tynae Mariner and Als Matamoran were jailed on Wednesday on charges of stealing a watch from Elizabeth Bye, 13 Pern Street, on June 24. The case involves alleged theft during a school event and awaits further court action.
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Tynae Mariner
Coungty
Elizebeth
Champion Turnip Found at Tyler Weighs Five Pounds
A Tyler farmer brings a purple top turnip weighing five pounds to town, described as an exceptional example of the purple top variety. J Williford of Southwestern Bell Telephone organizes the sighting and notes three tubs of plums from a tree, with more fruit ripening to fill another tub. the report highlights a bountiful harvest from a single plant.
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Tylpr
Tyler
D. Bailes
Hmish
J. Williford
Southwestern Uell Telephone Company
Williford
San Saba Chapter Installs New Officers
San Saba Chapter installs officers for the ensuing year including Etoile Maneome as matron and John Gibdonk as worthy patron. Other officers listed include Turley as matron, Gibbrunn as conductress, Miss Turley as associate patron, and secretary Mixy Reillien.
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San Sana
Mary Winkle
Heha Muniell
Kahama
Wrecetary
Mixy Reillien
Wariter
Moa
Beit
Sarr
Mages
Piatier
Peaches and Pears Harvested in Smith County Farms
Early reports from Smith County note a large peach crop with 14 pickers at Allied Woblert farm and 15 to 20 carloads expected. about twenty five nearby orchards may join the harvest. Catherine peaches and other varieties show good yields, with Wilbury and Hewitty varieties highlighted for strong production.
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Smith County
Tyler
Aoveral Nossa
Jalsalyn
Yoakum Merchant Sells Out Stock
A Yoakum, Texas, merchant who operated a fishing store for many years has sold out his stock. Ph Conk, an expert, will take over effective management of the business. The notice appears in the Texan dated June 2.
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Yoakum
Fick May
Han
Genta
Ph. Conk
Drsgcoda
Advertising fuels modern life and economy in 1939
In a Forbes essay reprinted here, B. C. Forbes argues advertising drives vast economic growth from tens of millions to billions in spend, citing Campbell Ewald and General Motors campaigns. He warns a world without advertising would lack brand identity, products, and trusted quality, reshaping daily life and markets.
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Detroit
Henry T. Ewald
Campbell, Ewald Company
Wrorld
General Alutors
Mite State Stubber
Burroughs
Wald
Wr Cay
General Motors Cas
Marquette Air
Marquette
Buick
Federal Auction Held at Laredo Mexico Detains Smuggled Goods
Federal court held a public auction in Laredo Texas to dispose of items seized under a smuggling case. Proceeds include items allegedly meant to aid entry of persons from Mexico into the United States.
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City of
San Antonio
Chacter
Cm Chamiers
Te Oe
Sen Astenin
Laredo
Texas
Hell
Tardo
Federal Court Room
Mexico
Fis
Mild Flirtations Said To Keep Husbands Alive
London columnist Isabel Jeans argues that light flirtations by wives can refresh romance and sustain happiness in marriage. She cites a magistrate’s remark on wives and contends gentle wit and charm keep a husband engaged and attentive over years of married life.
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London
Isabel Jeans
Joana
Rahm
Minestic to Crown Queen at Greater Majestic Theater
Queens will be crowned Thursday during Prosperity Month fashion week in San Antonio. Princesses from Lexan in the San Antonio trail territory compete for the new queen, with coronation planned amid a garden party hosted by the Jinijoc League and a style parade and fashion review at Kay's Store stage performances.
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Churaday
Maseatic
San Antonio
Lexan
San Antonio Traily
Jinijoc League
John Q. Meusrbash
Kays
Greater Majestic
Texas cotton acreage above normal reports
A Texas agricultural report by Commissioner George B. Terrell states cotton acreage for the season is above normal while the condition of the crop is 20 percent below normal. Weevil, bollworms, and cotton fleas have been reported in parts of the state. Heavy rains have limited damage but many fields have been lost to heads and bad weather.
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Austin
Jone
Texas
Commissioner of Agriculture
George BR
Daughters Hero Fends Off Bank Robbers in New York
Statement describes three youths entering a store in New York on June 26, demanding money. The dealer Ehrich obeyed as a daughter, Probst, 23, sprang into action with a chair, striking one assailant and aiding police to capture two others. a third fled. Probst expresses relief that authorities arrived promptly.
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York
William
Ehrich
Ielentessen
Dan Probst
Inter
Mra
President's Son Herbert Hoover Jr Receives Army Rank
The son of the president, Herbert Hoover Jr., has been given the rank of lieutenant in the specialist reserve of the army. The announcement notes the move comes through the machinery of the war department and was released along with other departmental updates.
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Herbert Hoover Jr
Washington, D.C
Herbert Shover
Session Looms as Thad Calls for Special Action
Austin dispatch reports Thad’s call for an extraordinary session to resolve deep legislative rifts over gasoline tax, education funding, and registration fees. Senate and House disagree on revenue measures and appropriations, with a $20.5 million Senate gasoline plan and a larger House proposal under scrutiny.
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Austin
Senate
Ingiee
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