Ovallo Bank Robbers Still at Large
Two bank robbers who held up the First National Bank of Ovallo near Cross Plains last Saturday fled with 3855 after the cashier was locked in the vault. Ranger Captain Tom Hickman led the manhunt through Callahan county hills. The Buick used by the bandits was abandoned five miles north of Cross Plains. Local events note the Runnels Interscholastic League Meet at Winters April 8 and 9 with a full schedule of sports and debates.
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First National Bank of
Ovallo
Tom Hickman
Abilene
Capt Hickman
Ovalo
Callahan County
Cross Plains
Runnels
Winters
Winters Schools Create Strong Impression in State Visit
State Education Supervisor H. F. Alves praised Winters for its community support and progressive building program. The high school is under construction at a cost of 110000, with library spending including 425 dollars in additions. Recommendations include modern history charts, updated maps and globes, and a yearly library appropriation. The superintendent and teachers were commended for their dedication and the students for their loyalty to the school.
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H. F. Alves
State Department of Education
Winters School Board Election Nears Tomorrow
Winters voters go to the polls tomorrow to fill three board seats. Terms expiring are W. E. Hickman Albert Spill and W. B. McCaughan. Re election bids expected for Hickman and Spill while John Curry will stand for the former McCaughan seat. Current board includes J. Frank Paxton president and Dr J W Dixon among others.
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W. E. Hickman
Albert Spill
W. B. McCaughan
Messrs. Hickman
Spill
John Curry
McCaughan
J. Frank Paxton
T. V. Jennings
R. I. Collingsworth
J. W. Dixon
Picnic for Junior Band at Country Club
The Junior Band and their parents are invited by the Chamber of Commerce to a basket picnic at the Country Club Grounds on Tuesday evening April 5 at 7 pm. G E Nicholson chairs the entertainment committee with Mrs E M Shepperd assisting to plan activities and a possible Wichita Falls trip during the May 16–17 West Texas Chamber convention. John Shipman and family visited Abilene on Sunday to see their daughter at McMurry College.
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Chamber of Commerce
Country Club
G. E. Nicholson
E. M. Shepperd
Nicholson
Fines On Missing Witnesses Reported In Kirk Trial
The Fort Worth Star Telegram notes fines of 500 dollars each imposed on forty two missing witnesses in the L P Kirk murder case related to Crawford Tabor's death in Winters county on December 19 1923. Several payees reside near Winters, including W R Lanehart Frank Hale H J Henderson and Thad. The fines were later remitted.
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Fort Worth
Court fines list of residents in a local case
A long list shows Mrs Alma Henderson and others each fined 250 dollars for non appearance. All fined witnesses testified except W R Lanhart and T M Percell who appeared in court Wednesday morning. Local doctors and residents attended as witnesses and jurors have been selected as the trial proceeds.
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W. R. Lanhart
T.M. Percell
Drs. T. V. Jennings
Fred Tinkle
W. D. Saunders
J. N. Key
J. D. Smith
Davenport for Insanity Trial Sought
A petition to examine Gratton Davenport for insanity was filed in Tom Green County Court by his father J. I. Davenport. Judge J. T. Mathison set 10 o clock Saturday for trial. certificates from Dr. Terrell of Dallas and Dr. Allison of Fort Worth assert insanity. The case may go to a jury or to Judge Mathison. state contest uncertain.
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San’ Angelo
Gratton Davenport
Tom Green County Court
J. I. Davenport
J. T. Mathison
Davenport
Miriam A. Ferguson
Sam Rodgers
Merizon
Dan Moody
Sherwood
Lottie Davenport
Hacey Davis
J. S. Davenport
Druid
J. Terrell
Dallas
Wilmer L. Allison
Fort Worth
Terrell
Allison
Mathison
County Court Declared Lacking Jurisdiction in Sanity Case
Judge J T Mathison ruled Tom Green county court cannot act on Gratton Davenport insanity petition in his murder pardon case. Wright sought proof of insanity. two alienists were not called. Davenport is serving life after a 1925 murder conviction and a 1927 conditional pardon cancelled by Gov Moody.
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San Angelo
J. T. Mathison
Gratton Davenport
Tom Green
Davenport
W. A. Wright
J. C. Davenport
Walter C. Woodward
Alex Collins
Mathison
Court of Criminal Appeals
Ian Rodgers
Merizon
State Penitentiary
Miriam Ferguson
Dan Moody
Chamber backs sale of Abilene and Southern to Texas and Pacific
At a called chamber meeting the board passed a resolution favoring the proposed sale of the Abilene and Southern Railroad to the Texas and Pacific. Percy Jones and Mr. Shackleford voiced belief the move benefits towns along the line and may spur future expansion. A second resolution thanked the A and S for cooperation and praised agent S. E. Hunt. Mrs Claude Mills and her Lampasas kin visited Mr and Mrs J S Neely.
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Chamber of Commerce
Abilene and Southern Railroad
Texas and Pacific
Percy Jones
Shackleford
Abilene and
Southern
S. E. Hunt
Poultrymen to Meet Tonight at Chamber Hall
This evening at 8 p m the Chamber of Commerce Hall hosts a gathering for local poultrymen and others in the poultry industry. Dean J Thomas Davis and Prof Homeyer of John Tarleton Agricultural College will discuss the national egg laying contest and deliver lectures valuable to producers. Public invited.
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Chamber of Commerce
Dean J. Thomas Davis
John Tarleton Agricultural College
Prof
Homeyer
John Tarleton
Melbern Curry Visits Parents After College Week
Melbern Curry, a student at McMurry College, spent several days in the latter part of the past week with his parents Mr and Mrs Jno Curry.
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Melbern Curry
McMurry College
Jno. Curry
Kempy Play Postponed Indefinitely by Little Theater Group
The Little Theater Group postpones the Kempy play again due to the new auditorium not being ready. No date set yet. officials will announce when they feel safe to schedule. School board report confirmed the building would not be ready.
Cotton as Velvet Cash Crop Vision for Texas Prosperity
The piece argues cotton should not be glorified above other crops. It envisions Texas farmers diversifying to grow food and livestock, using cotton only if priced profitably. It asserts Texas has resources to profit from alternative crops and improve prosperity, education, and independence.
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South
Texas
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Lampasas
Senterfitt
J. M. Skaggs
J. W. Corum
Wm. Hope
Waco
I. O. O. F. Grand Lodge
A. H. Smith
John Shipman
C. of
Claude Mills
J. S. Neely
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