Depositions in Jelke Case Read at Paris Hearings
Readings in the Jelke divorce case continued in Paris with depositions from March and April 1932. Harry Anderson chauffeur and Jeanne La Coste testified about alleged cruelty and abuse by Jelke, including language and mistreatment during their honeymoon and in London. Proceedings adjourned with testimony on Mrs Jelke's first marriage and claims of extreme cruelty, desertion, and non support.
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Newport
Paris
F. Frazier Jelke
Sygene Wrodward Jelse
Harry Anderson
Jeanne la Coste
A. A. Woodward
Enigama
Jelke
Les Lilled
Eugenis
Bross
Water costs cut at Hidalgo Cameron District No 9
Local office reports a 95 000 reduction in two years for Hidalgo and Cameron County Water Control and Improvement District No 9. Yearly expenses declined from 1930 to 1931 with total operating costs dropping to 169 643. Further fuel savings from plant upgrades and a planned engine installation at the river pump are expected.
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Mercedes
Atconine
Hidalgo and Cameron Counttesy
Lamane
Alsurict
Texas Women to Play Big Part in National Confab
Texas women will hold voting delegate roles at the American Association of University Women convention in Minneapolis May 1 to 20. Miss Glades E. Morgan of San Antonio and Miss Fannie May of Tampa lead Texas as delegates, with 28 branches each receiving one delegate for every 25 members. The event features international relations discussions and a Texas breakfast at the Nicollet Hotel honoring Dr Katheryn McHale and Grace Wilkie, with officials presiding.
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Florence E. Barns
Bavisr College For Women of
Bel- Lost
Texas
Nicollet
Katheryn McHale
Grace Wilkle
Southwest Central Tec-Has
Bar G. Weait
Amarin
Wil
Ex-Students of College to Meet Ban Marcos Banquet
Ex students of Southwest Texas Teachers College plan a reunion banquet in Victoria on May 27. The event includes a gathering of former educators and a program noting alumni achievements and college ties.
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Marcos
Southwest Texas
Teachers College Wal
Lievolinge
What Congress Is Doing What Congress Is Doing MONDAY
The report outlines congressional actions including impeachment inquiry actions by committees and a focus on finance, industry, housing mortgage issues, and reform bills. It notes a joint committee examining an incident and a public reform act while other panels consider related topics.
Blessed Sacrament juniors honor Renors with luncheon
The juniors of Blessed Sacrament academy complimented the Renors Misses Josephine Steben fuss Florence Battaglia and Stary Buescher with a luncheon at 3 o clock Tuesday afternoon in the students dining room. The clars colors white and green decorated the table with white roses and fern. Green and white favors marked covers for guests. Following luncheon a short comedy was presented by the juniors. Tourist club opened 118 summer season with no bridge class and refreshments Monday afternoon. Program includes various bridge and dance events through Friday. The club welcomes visitors and Sap Anronians. Government Hill Meihadist church junior class will meet Tuesday at 8. Government Hill Meihadist church youth group meets Wednesday afternoon at 3 20 at Louise Sciustee Lodge No 1. S and W meeting details follow.
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Blessed Sacrament Academy
Renors
Josephine Stebenfuss
Florence, Battaglia
Stary Buescher
Lhe
Clars
the Jutters
Wis
Alien
Tange Inking Park
Vera Twubbering
Mary Lois Brile
Mary Hayden
Kiloreelia Conrad
Mary Corde
Chamber of Commerce
Jonlack
Government Hill
Meihadist
Fred Foster
North Alamo Street
Jugor
Wesley House
Louise Sciustee
Heeral
Learn Evils of Sleeping on Job Arrested in Edinburg Case
McAllen May 92 Insomnia seen as trait of a suspected Hootlegger. Federal officers described an alleged capture near Edinburg where several liquor cases were found on a canal bank. Seizing agents presented the evidence to United States Commissioner J. V. Watts and charged the suspects with liquor violations.
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Mcallen
Edinburg
Mwa
Stokes Ranch Property Sold Near Midland
MAILAND May 22 sale of the Stokes ranch of over 10,000 acres was announced here. J V Stokes ranch property described as the core of fine apricot lands near Midland. Stokes settled on the land about 60 years ago and ranching began southeast of Austin. He will continue living in Midland as the Dewey and UJ Dewey New Mexico ranch holdings are managed.
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Mailand
Andrew Packer
Stokes
Midland
Cognir
Austin
Mexito Ranch
Ta Sans
Dewey and
Independents Get 1 75 to 2 For Oil
Midland reports independents operating in the Ban Ouan resin of New Mexico have recently been getting as high as 1.15 to 2 per barrel, though the quoted price is only 80 cents. The crude shows high Baume degrees and gasoline content up to 40. Strong, topprice crude largely feeds small refineries and privately owned stills.
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Midland
New Mexico
Sma
School Officials Meet in Valley to Form Regional Education Group
Rural school board members from Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy counties plan a meeting in Mercedes on May 29 to create an organization uniting rural and Valles Superintendent and Principals associations with the Conference of Education in Austin. The gathering aims to coordinate efforts in reform and education oversight across the region.
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Valley Mercedes
Senog
da Mercedes
Schonl
Hidalgs
Caveron
Willacy
Renjuyeton
Valles Supe
Big Cotton Crop Seen in Mexico
Mali en, May 22. The next t in Rio Grande valli. Across the border from ne Treas valles, a position, MMs seat Lo HATYPst a S0.000-b3 Ie enti crop WHC may pl 8v000- ON in the peuknianf prowers glad Suppers. Repor t suggests crop Wold excerd libl year's from Guution if aproximately 18.000.
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Malien
Rio Grande Valli
Treas Valles
Mtr
Dantes
Tom Green School Census Shows Population Rise in Tom Green
May 22 Tom Green county schools report an increased scholastic population from the prior year. The 1939-34 totals register higher enrollment while the report notes a resignation at the Rummef committee and leadership changes affecting the local school board.
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Tom Green
Angelo
Light Invites Homemakers to May Show at St Anthony
San Antonio homemakers invited to The Light month food show on Tuesday May 22 in Cocoanut Grove at St Anthony Hotel. Program includes Pride's cake new sandwiches cool salads health muffins pastries and vegetable dishes with demonstrations by Mildred Kitchen and Mrs W H Shelton. Doors open 1 pm with lecture at 2 pm. RCA-Victor music and King Furniture samples planned.
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San Antonio
The
Light
Cocoanut Grove
St. Anthony Hotel
Mildred Kitchen
W. H. Shelton
Tuling Norge
King Furniture Company
Rca-Victor
Vourleys
King Furniture
Sod
Pioneer- White Wings Trio
Wesson
Maxwell House Coffee
Certo
Lux Makes
Lux
Kellure
Acid Treatment of Well Failure in Artesia Field
Midland May 22 Experiments with heavy acid treatment of a small producer in the Artesia field failed to show appreciable results. Costs after 800 gallons of hydrofluoric were put in the hole under pressure showed no material increase in production. The experiment was made on Leonard Barns Gall No. Mary Todd permit in SW section 22 17 28 Eddy county.
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Midland
Artesia
Mary Todd
Eddy County
Scout Camp Plans Set for West County Trail Area
About 300 Scouts are expected May 22 at Camp San Saba for the annual Commuche Trail Area Boy Scouts event at Camp Billy Gibbons in the western part of the county. G N Quin of Brownwood, district executive, will be in charge of the event.
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Boy Scout
Camp
San Saba
Belg Mae
Billy Gibbons
Westerst
Vidy
G. N. Quin
Brownwood
Scope
Dhatnel
Driller Moves Headquarters to Monahans in Texas
Midland dispatch reports Wesdquarters of RH Alexander, contractor of numerous West Texas wells, moved from Brownsted and Coleman to Monahans. He has located 8 wells, 1650 feet from the fourth and 1150 feet from the south lines of Section 27, Township 34, HL and T C survey, Ward County.
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Midland
Increase Noted in Coast Imports in Port Arthur Area
Coast imports in Port Arthur and the Babine district rose in April over the previous month, with Port Arthur at 59,735 dollars and Beaumont 5,127, Lake Charles 23 dollars. The district total for April reached 61,804, while March posted 25,187.
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Port Arthur
Babine
San Angelo Seeks Federal Office
San Angelo seeks a federal office after a district interview process. The report notes multiple cases under investigation and hearings in the region, including references to Sweetwater and other local offices, with a focus on enforcement and legal proceedings.
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San Angelo
Cameron District Director Named Amid Controversy
The Cameron District announces a new board director amid confusion with names such as BAN HEMITO and Willie, amid a contested appointment that has unsettled the Cameron County Dewlnage district and involved Talbot Palbol and Kes Ward in the proceedings. The transcript notes a meeting attendance and a disputed role among the board members.
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Ban Hemito
Eanesloners Cart Nhseemien
Willie
Cameron Country Dewlnage
Deabh Ak
Talbot
Palbol
Kes
Ward
Four New Buildings for Monahans Campus Tour
In Monahans the community inaugurates a set of four new buildings on the campus alongside a school program. Superintendent X Bilmmnanill leads a tour of the additions as locals view growth and modernization on the campus grounds.
Livestock Prices Mixed at Markets Across Regions
Chicago and Kansas City wire reports show cattle veering mixed with softer hogs and steady sheep. Cattle receipts steady to lower as prices range from about 4.25 to 7.50 for various weights. hogs generally lower. calves and vealers weaker. regional tone cautious amid thin demand.
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Chicago
Backink
Anne
Bouly
Venlern BN
Slaughier
Lois
Seady
Mneen
Hecelp
Aleady
City Hutchers ST
Kansas
Condant
Gond
Wwice
Teva
Texas
Oklahoma City
Max Callie
Aldady
Pacewr Son
Sugar and Coffee Market Update From New York
Sugar and coffee trading showed cautious gains as market players priced in hopes of favorable Washington policy developments. Dealers reported limited price movement with modest buying interest and some support from stronger sugar futures despite mixed demand signals.
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York 1
New York
M. (Ap
Washington
Tieminder
Lurenaun
oViebie
$600 Head of Cattle Sold in Albany Area
Albany Texas May 22 Shackilford county cattlemen report sales of more than 3500 head of cattle during April. Large park band for northern grass and feed lots. Heaviest yearlings weighed about 400 pounds each. Sold to W H Neon Co. T G Hentrick sold nine carloads of aged steers. J T Fuwarde of Port Worth shipped cattle for feed operations. Another shipment of 2500 cattle sent to Kansas and northern grass areas.
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Albany
Texas
Shackilford Younty
Lan Skokelard
W. H, Neon, Co
T. G. Hentrick
J.T. Fuwarde
Port
Crop report from Bastrop County outline
In Bastrop County the crop prospects are described with disruptions to berry yields. The piece notes dewberry and blackberry crops affected by late-season conditions, with references to unusual weather and potential losses for local growers. Strong entities include Bastrop and county-wide fruit production communities.
Texans debate budget and special session fate
May 22. Texas legislature debates balancing the budget by cutting operating costs and taxing oil production and intangible assets of pipelines. Governor Ferguson says no special session unless an emergency or bond relief is needed. Legislature expected to send the education appropriation bill. drug racing betting bill awaiting executive action.
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Austin
Texas
Mmitlain A. Ferguson
Ube
Goveyvenor
Ferguson
Legislatire
Ridec
Dam Surveys Progress On Rio Grande Sites In Valley
Surveys at dam sites on the Rio Grande to support irrigation and power projects were completed by International Boundary Commission teams in the valley. Mexican and U S parties surveyed capacities at sites above Rome and near Laredo as joint plans aim to ensure water supply and potential power development for both nations.
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San Benito
Rio Grate
International Boundary Commission
Wok
Rome
Laredo
Torby
Marfa History Club Installs Officers
Marfa May 22 The Marfa History Club installed officers with Mrs. H B Holmes as president. Vices go to Miss Ann McCracken and Mrs. J M Kissick, recording secretary Dr. Glare Peterson, corresponding secretary Mrs. L Brite, reporter Mrs. L C Miller, and parliamentarian Mrs. Lillian Bailey.
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Marfa History Club
Marfa
Marfe History Club
H B. Holmes
Ann McCratken
Mu Kissick
Glare Peterton
L. ©. Brite
Cc. Miller
Lillian Balley
Heroin Charges Lead to High Bonds for Two Defendants
Gilbert Ferex and Gilver Cruz pleaded not guilty at arraignment before TU and Commissiones Pail A. Lock. Bonds set at 1200 dollars each on charges of purchase possession and sale of roughly four grains of heroin. A hearing was scheduled for Saturday.
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Gilbert Ferex
Gilver
Cruz
TU. & Commissiones Pail A. Lockheck
Hope for Cross-eyed Child in Fort Worth Speech
In Fort Worth on May 22 Dr Arne Walker of Mousten told the American Optical Association that ninety percent of cross-eyed children are correctable. He argued that early treatment improves the chances of full recovery and outlined the condition's potential to improve with proper care.
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Fort Worth
Arne Walker
Mousten
Ainte Trediral Association
Coovenlinn
Watker
Cotton Market Amid Weekend Rise And Decline In New Orleans
The New Orleans cotton market showed gains early with May, July, and October months trading higher, then retreated as weather and stock shifts influenced prices. Prices moved up to 8.27 for October and December futures recovered after a dip, with late morning activity lifting some values before a mid-session pullback amid rains and liquidity changes. Liverpool quotes indicated steady to firm tones with middling fiber around 6.80, as May closed at 5.673 and December near 6.70 delayed into March.
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Orlmans
Upton
Lola
Texas
Rene Waret
Bizia
Sklarany
Tavenroul Corraw
Liverpool
Ap—Cotton
Recelvis
Puicey
J Paints Towers
Amercan
Styiet Goud Midiline
Goud
Julien
Money and Metals Foreign Exchange from London and New York
Foreign exchange rates list Great Britain and others with dollar equivalents, including demand notes and cables, plus per cent figures for several countries. London and metals section report copper spot and future prices, electrolytic tin, zinc, and other metal quotes with pound sterling values and dates.
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Su Cenin
Great Britain
Brunce
Deming
Soi
Tel
Demaneuhtes
Norway
Portugal
Greece
Filand
Czechoslovakia
Tugualayia
Mexico City
Esilyar Gt
Montreal
New York
Swindling Charges Filed in New York Case
M C Haley faces two counts of swindling over a $490 loss from Mrs Laura Doak of 188 Bureau Street. He allegedly posed as an undercover officer with police ties to recover money on a $3000 violin. Mrs Doak paid $20 on September 2 and received nothing by October 19. Haley is being held.
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M.C. Haley
John Shook
Laura VY. Doak
Lnat Hele
Robbery Trial Delayed in City Pawnshop Case
The trial of Prank Kimmelman of 605 East Commerce Street and Sam Stearn of 530 East Commerce Street, pawnshop proprietors, on robbery charges tied to the theft of 196 watches, rings and 18 diamonds from Sam Stearn, was postponed Monday in the Ninety Fourth district court. The indictment alleges Kimmelman and Stearn bought the stolen items from two men also under indictment for the robbery.
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Kimmelman
East Commerce Street
Sam Stearn
Ninety-fourth District Court
Kimmelmaty
Sleors
Alnte
Kimsmelnikh
State Opposition to Oil Plan Requested in Texas
In Austin on May 22 a senate debate called for a formal opposition to a federal oil industry plan. The measure would send a bipartisan delegation to Washington to protest federal controls. Critics warn the plan could centralize power and bring risks to local governance and industry.
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Austin
Senate
Benator
Gundy Wood
Decaturbo
Prague
Washington
Piness
Hin Agnartinant
Lhvlennn
Achateo
City News Prien nn Wendinna Take Tithe ry night
Adin 130 Ariat relies vid.
Grain Market Signals Mixed As Wheat Dips
Market notes show wheat prices slipping after midday gains with supply concerns and weather-impacted demand. Reports from Illinois and the Middle West indicate rains easing drought fears while traders await action under the farm emergency measures and potential wheat cuts under new policy.
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Ulinois
Aroun
Middle West
Mississippi
Corm Plantuc
Washington
Bours
Poultry and Produce Prices Across Markets May 22
New York butter eggs and creamery specials listed with price ranges and quality notes. Chicago butter and egg quotations, meat cuts, and potato shipments discussed. Fort Worth reports show supply, pricing, and truckload totals for the day.
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Chicago Way
Chicago
Brisk Market Report From San Antonio Fruits and Vegetables
This week’s market roundup shows a brisk demand on San Antonio wholesale fruit and vegetable trades. Prices line last week with numerous items reported including cherries at 32.76 and 4 per box, California lettuce at 2.50, rows of crates and per crate prices across cantaloupes, grapes, peppers, and avocados, with varied offerings from Louisiana and Texas suppliers.
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San Antonilo
Cailfornia
Janey Telluce
Bouna
Vrven
Daxeit
Buaches
Boety Inc
Tuahel Rc
Tor Busiel Qura
Gavina
Omina
Hadisnes
Aspareus
California
Hans
Pinto
Gelery
Fragmented London market report with unclear figures
An OCR damaged snippet from a London market page mentions values and attendance but is largely garbled. References to carpentry, steady activity, and various placeholders yield no clear entities or outcomes. The text lacks coherent facts suitable for a fuller summary.
Austin Council Rejects Moral Law Plaque Proposal
In Austin on May 22, the city council refused welfare workers' bid to appoint a policewoman to guide youths at city pools and parks on modest dress and behavior, citing a stance against public censorship and moral regulation amid concerns over bathing suit attire and park conduct.
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