Flood Recedes Leaving Debris in Keystone States
Flood waters receded across Pennsylvania and lower New York after four days of heavy rains, leaving debris and at least 11 dead. The Susquehanna and Allegheny rivers caused widespread damage, with property and crop losses projected over 3 million dollars. Williamsport Fay Elmira Eldred Bradford Port Allegheny were among hardest hit communities.
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Hahnkisburg
Pennsylvania
New York
Susquehanna
Allegheny
Williamsport
Fay
Elmira
W. Y
Eldred
Bradford
Port Allegheny
Keystone State
Wester River
Lanier Yearbook distribution announced for students
The Sidney Lanier junior and senior high school yearbook Los Tecuerdos will be distributed at the school through Friday noon, announced by Mrs. Marian Brewer. Books can be obtained without prior order.
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Lanier
Sidney Lanier
Aeir High
Los Tecuerdos
Marian Brewer
Funeral services for S. M. Beet aged 78
Funeral services were held Thursday for S. M. Beet age 78 of 624 Winnipeg Avenue from Alamo Funeral Home chapel with interment at Roselawn Cemetery. He died in Rockport Tuesday after a short illness.
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S. M. Beet
Winnipeg Avenue
Chapel of Alamo
Roselawn
Rockport
Muesay
Two Top Students At Tech High Named
Olga Borjas of 2015 West Commerce street and Russell M. Hones of 5lt Quitman Street made the highest grades at Tech High during their three year attendance, announced by principal George L. Fling on Thursday. Also tomato shipments in Weslaco resumed after a four day holiday, boosting prospects as prices fell from one to three cents per pound to growers.
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Tech High
Olga Borjas
West Commerce Street
Russell M. Hones
Quitman Strest
Tech High School
George L. Fling
Weslaco
Valley
San Antonio Honors War Dead Across Four Wars
San Antonio paused Thursday to honor fallen service members from four wars. At Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery graves were decorated and memorial services held. Religious services were observed by captains of various faiths. Randolph Field and the federal building operated with limited staff while city offices stayed open and the courthouse closed. Stores remained open as churches offered special memorial ceremonies.
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Pfc
Oxford Sounds
FT. Sam. Moulton National Cemetery
Rifle
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Randolph Field
Federal
Post Offier and Veterans’ Bureau
Produce Men Lose Appeal Over Market Space
A committee of 14 produce dealers pressed for equal space in the city market, claiming discrimination in favor of truck farmers. Market Master P. Batista denied the request, showing a city ordinance that grants farmers first sale space under the main shed. If any space remains, dealers may receive it, and Batista added help would arrange space for the dealers’ trucks at Washington Square.
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Batista
Washington
Brooke Bright With Glads At Brooke General Hospital
Brooke General Hospital and its annexes were adorned with 150 dozen gladioli this week, a gift from Lytle residents. The flowers were delivered to the hospital by Miss Jessie Lott and W A Jura of Lytle.
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Brooke General Hospital
Lytle
Jessie Lott
W. A. Jura
Slayer Found Insane Near Fort Worth Farm Murder
Grover C. Glenn aged 61 who killed his wife at their Stephen Fille area farm on May 19 was found insane and ordered committed to Wichita Falls state mental hospital rather than face trial. The insanity ruling came Wednesday.
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Fort Worth
Grover C. Glenn
Stephen Fille
Wichita Falls State Mental Hospital
Controversy Studied at T U
AUSTIN May 30 The University of Texas faculty will continue its review today of the campus controversy over the recent election of Dr T S Painter s to permanent presidency Yesterday by a vote of 186 to 160 they rejected consideration of a resolution expressing deep regret over Painter s acceptance of his new post The harmony resolution remains before the faculty with action expected when the meeting resumes at 4 p m The more than 500 attending faculty jammed Geology building auditorium as students and spectators watched The meeting was called by petition to hear a report of a faculty elected committee to counsel with the board of regents in the selection of a permanent president to succeed Homer P Rainey whose 1944 discharge touched off a controversy that had boiled since Painter appeared before the faculty and asked for wholehearted support He recalled the turmoil and accused some faculty members of spreading hostile sheets and jibes about him and said a man who accepts a difficult post for duty and fairness is at peace with himself
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Austin
University of Texas Facullty
T. S. Painters
Iit
Geology Building
Board of Regents
Homer P. Rainey
Painter
Rainey
Closing to Honor Spears Funeral Closings In Bexar Courts
All Bexar county district courts close Friday for the funeral of State Senator J Franklin Spears who died of a heart attack at his home. The 37th District docket will be called at 9 30 a m and courts close until 2 p m. Services at Akers Funeral Home at 10 a m. Interment in Mission Burial Park. Texas senators honorary pallbearers attend. Police and fire department officers ordered to assemble at 9 15 a m Friday to attend the funeral in a body. Visitors from Dallas Houston plan to attend.
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Bexar County
J. Franklin Spears
Fill Home
Mary Louise Drive
Robert W. B. Terrell
37Th District Court
Akers Funeral
Spears
Mission Burial Park
Alk
Texas Senate
Aubrey Hopkins
Hopkins
Police Department
Dallas
Houston
Texas
M. L. Butler
Fire Department
Sorrow over death of Senator J Franklin Spears
Washington, May 40. Former Texas Governor James V. Alfred lulay expressed sorrow over the death yesterday of Senator J. Franklin Spears. He said he was terribly shocked and grieved, calling Spears an outstanding public official and a loyal friend to all who knew him.
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Washington
Texas
James V. Alfred Lulay
J. Franklin Spears
Tie
Franklin Spears
Elks Change Dates for State Convention
Elks announce rescheduled state convention in Ottine Texas now set for June 20 to 22 due to public gathering ban. J H Lamb leads three day event with report at the crippled children's hospital under construction since 1937, funded by Texas Elks over 300000 dollars. Dr Hugh Warren leads caravan from San Antonio to Ottine to entertain crippled children afflicted mainly by polio.
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ENO Dan Antong Cons
J. H. Lamb
Cripled Children's Hospital
Otline
Texas
Hick
The
Elks of Texas
Hugh Warren
San Antonio
Ottine
Warren
Pollo
Col James Mickey Quits Army for Insurance Move
Lt Col James B Mickey, personal affairs officer at the AAF Military Training Center, announces separation from service. After two WW II tours, he returns to Kansas City for a vacation and plans to resume work in the insurance business in San Antonio.
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Ting Jy Wong
San Antonio
James B. Mickey
AAF
Mickey
Kansas City
Three Injured In Auto Collision
Three persons were injured early Thursday in a traffic collision at Broadway and Hildebrandt. Lt. Bowen and Mrs. Bowen received injuries, Helen Bremer was cut on the leg, all four involved were listed in the accident report. The drivers were booked for negligent collision.
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Vy Tal
John Bowen
Fort Sams Houston
Louis D. Fox
West Hildebrandt Avenue
Broadway
Hildebrandt
Bowen
San Saba Street
West Marth Street
William Thrasher
West Elsmere Place
Oppenhelmer Named President of San Antonio Loan Firm
Frederic J. Oppenhelmer 28 has been named president of the San Antonio Loan and Trust company effective Friday. He is the son of Dr and Mrs Frederic G Oppenhelmer.
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A. Loan Company
Frederic J. Oppenhelmer
San Antonio Loan and Trust Company
Frederic G. Oppenhelmer
City News Pance Gak Grove Ad on Nacogdoches Rd
An advertisement along Nacogdoches Road promotes a gathering at Pance Gak Grove with beer and soda water for attendees. Music by Al Huegte is listed for Saturday June 1 as entertainment.
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City News
Pance Gak Grove
Hell
Nacogdoches Rd
al, Huegte
Ady
Light Want Ads Offer Small Cost Big Returns
An oblique historical notice touts Light Want Ads as a method for extra income. It promotes a small upfront cost and suggests profits multiply through continued use, urging readers to dial F-1231 for more details and positioning the service as a forward strategy for earnings.
San Antonio commission market recalls mixed commodity trade
In a Thursday session the San Antonio commission market displayed active trading with a wide array of items. Prices varied across produce from squash and beans to watermelons and onions, with several crates and per bushel rates noted for cantaloupes peppers and potatoes among others.
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San Amonio
California
Coly
Idaho
Oregon
Louisiana
Wildcat drilling setbacks blur county oil push
Ou News Victoria reports abrupt drilling setbacks across the county as multiple wells are abandoned or delayed. Notable failures include Aligget Hiawatha No 1 Neha Joshua, Welder No 2, and Union No 63 Ray while others drill deeper with mixed results. Operators such as Wiegand Brothers, Ralph E B Fair, and Navarro Oil face continuations amid offsetting leases and extending fields in Bee County.
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Victoria
Hiawatha
Neha Joshua
Jamin
Coletti Creek
Enal
Tologne
Welder
Nursery
Wiegand Hrothers
Ralph EB. Fair
Terrell
Barnsdell
Allanlie
Courtney
Carrie
Shield and Alien
Morris
Harlaendor
Packer
Shu
Union No. 63 Ray
Navarro Oil Company
Life for $1500 Forgery in Fort Worth Case
In Fort Worth on May 30, George Harris, 46, was convicted of forging a $1500 check and received a life sentence under the babrical criminal act. The sentence followed his verdict delivered the previous day.
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Fort Worth
INS
George Harris
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