Davenport Sentenced to Penitentiary in San Angelo Case
Davenport and two other prisoners were moved toward Huntsville after a judge refused to send him to an insane asylum. Davenport faced multiple trials for homicide involving Sam Rodgers. insanity was the defense, yielding a life sentence after a hung jury. Governors Ferguson and Moody had earlier involved pardons and revocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Sutton
J. R. Hewitt
Davenport
W. A. Wright
Court of Criminal Appeals
Sutton
Bud Russell
Rodgers
Miriam A. Ferguson
Dan Moody
We. A. Wright
Tom Green
J.T. Mathison
Robertson to Lead Weatherford High School
C R Robertson, secretary of the Weatherford chamber of commerce, accepted the Weatherford Senior High School principal post after the board’s tender. He previously led Winters High School in 1924 25 and 1925 26 and has been secretary of Winters chamber, delaying relocation while finishing current duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Robertson
Chamber of Commerce
Weatherford
Robertson
Winters High School
Poultry Men Visit City On Inspection Trip
Poultry men including Messrs Pate Sullivan Hemby Cardwell Nolan County Demonstration Agent Clark arrived for an inspection tour to study local poultry operations. They toured facilities of Voe lker Davis Johnson Neely and others, lunched with chamber and local leaders, then proceeded to Sweetwater to plan a Nolan County poultry association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pate, Sullivan
Robertson
Eddie Voelker
Grover
Pete Davis
W. R. Johnson
A. D. Lee
J. S. Neely
Sweetwater
Nolan County
Second Woman Baseball Game Here Wednesday
The Ladies' P T A baseball team hosts Nance Brown Motor Company at Blizzard Field next Wednesday at 6 pm. Proceeds go to the P T A toward buying a baby grand piano for the new high school auditorium. Fans are urged to attend and support the ladies’ showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellows
Blizzard Field
P.T. A
Nance-Brown Motor Company
The
Krauss Opens New Dry Goods Store at Craine Texas
A. Krauss announces the opening of a new dry goods store at Craine Texas. The shop is under the management of Mr Kes sels, brother in law of T B Poe and formerly a city resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krauss
Craine
A. Krauss
Texas
Mr. Kessels
T. B. Poe
Formal Opening Red Front Grocery Saturday
Red Front grocery opened by Jim Smith to hold a formal opening this Saturday April 30. Cortez orchestra will provide music and lemonade with ice water. Smith offers a full line of fancy and staple groceries, fresh produce, Lipman Freezer, and quality meats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Front
Jim Smith
Cortez Orchestra
Mr. Smith
Lipman
Crews 4-H Club Discusses Dress Contest Plans
The Crews 4-H club met with Mrs. Hollingsworth on Thursday April 14 with about 10 members present. Members submitted hot pan holders and reviewed the dress contest rules. Mrs. Hollingsworth will meet entrants each Thursday. The next regular meeting is Friday April 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crews
Sale of A. S. Railway Approved by Commissions
The Abilene and Southern railroad short line in Texas was approved for sale to the Texas and Pacific railroad today in Washington. The deal, valued around $758000 in assets, includes all common stock and assumed liabilities, with approvals from Interstate Commerce Commission the Texas railroad commission and the communities served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Abilene and Southern Railroad
Texas
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Texas Railroad, Commission and
Abilene
Texas and Pacific Company
Methodist Ladies Enjoy Social at Mrs Cryer's Home
The Missionary Society of the Methodist church held a social in Mrs. Howell Cryer's home on Monday afternoon April 25 with hostesses Mesdames Cryer Chapman and Collinsworth. Activities included readings reports and a devotional plus a refreshment plate of ice cream and angel food cake. The group invited all members to a 3 pm business meeting and 2 15 Bible study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Howell Cryer
Mesdames Cryer
Chas. Chapman
R. I. Collinsworth
Chapman
Collinsworth
Taabel Adams
Mesdames Bryan
Nance
Womans Missionary Society
Woman’s Missionary Society
Baptist Revival Closes Tonight With Many Conversions
The Baptist revival at the local church ends tonight after one of the period’s best meetings led by Rev. T. L. Holcomb of Sherman. Joe Trussell of Brownwood directed music. The Southern Baptist convention in Louisville caused a two day shortening. About 40 to 50 members joined the church during the revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
T. L. Holcomb
Sherman
Joe Trussell
Brownwood
Southern Baptist Convention
Louisville
H. H. Stephens
H. H. Stephens and Pastor Holcomb
Holcomb
Trussell
Lockney Native J W Monroe Visits City for Week
J W Monroe of Lockney spent a few days in the city at the start of the week greeting old friends and handling business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Monroe
Lockney
City
Mrs Palmer Returns Home From Abilene Sanitarium
Mrs. A. D. Palmer returned home Wednesday from Abilene where she had been a patient in the sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Palmer
Abilene
Winters School Board Reelects Most Staff for Next Term
The Winters school board reelects Superintendent A. H. Smith for the upcoming term and retains most high school teachers including English Gladys Joseph and History Veda Wells. Grade teachers reappointed include Christine Boone Vera Wilson E M Hall Effie Robbins and others with Miss Evelyn Ganaway as the new grade teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Smith
Smith
Gladys Joseph
Veda Wells
Mattie White
Christine Boone
Vera Wilson
E. M. Hall
Effie Robbins
Lyle Deffebach
Madie McElroy
H. H. Chandler
J. H. Rhoden
Evelyn Ganaway
Ordination Service Sunday at Baptist Church Pumphrey
The Baptist church at Pumphrey held an ordination service for three deacons after a morning Sunday School hour. Ministers included McCorkle Smith E Smith Edwards Burk and J E Nicholson with A D Mosely G E Nicholson M L Mitchell W Pumphrey and TH W Mitchell as deacons. Rev L B Smith preached the sermon. The ceremony featured layin on of hands and a Bible presentation by Rev E E Smith. Paint Rock youths offered a B Y P U playlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists of
Pumphrey
Board For Ordination Service
McCorkle
L. B. Smith
E. E. Smith
Edwards
Burk
J. E. Nicholson
A. D. Mosely
Wingace
G. E. Nicholson
Winters
M. L. Mitchell
W. P. Lloyd
W. M. Pumphrey
TH. W. Mitchell
Beime Geo. Lloyd
W. A. Mitchell
Wile Pumphrey
Wingate
Reverends Deweese and Cumby Visit Bronte on Tuesday
Reverend Deweese and his wife along with Mr and Mrs Cumby of Bronte were in town on Tuesday visiting local acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deweese
Mrs. Cumby
Bronte
Will Accept Help For Flood Victims
Bert E. Low of the First National Bank will accept donations of money or clothing for flood victims and forward them to the Red Cross. The mayor arranged the donation point after a resident asked where to give. Citizens are urged to contribute at the bank to aid the homeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert E. Low
First National Bank
Roberts
Lowe
Cotton Farmers Set Final Cotton Payments in Texas
Dallas April 27 final settlements on last season deliveries total 11 707 123 and 3 3735 663 in checks to 40 county markets Thursday Friday Saturday with remaining members to receive via mail from the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association completing its sixth year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Texas Farm Bureau Cotto Association
Cotton Association
Association
Many Bands Set for West Texas Chamber Contest in Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls hosts the ninth annual West Texas Chamber of Commerce and Stand Band contest May 16 and 17 with at least 75 bands expected, six divisions, and up to 5000 dollars in prizes. High school bands lead entries as music events attract 50 plus glee clubs and choirs, plus a convention parade on May 16.
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Wichita Falls
Texas
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
L. V. Lawler
Lawler
R. BE. Shepperd
Winters Loses District Meet to Angelo Schools
Winters High School sent a large delegation to the district interscholastic meet in San Angelo. San Angelo won the cup 54 to 50, but Winters placed high in many events and earned several top three finishes in literary and music contests. Five Winters athletes remain eligible for the state meet in Austin as officials hail the solid team effort amid a strong showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters
Angelo
Winters High School
A. H. Smith
C. R. Smith
Gladys Joseph
Vera Wells
J. E. Childers
San Angelo
Parhameitt
Winters High School Glee Club
Marie Hill
Austin
A. Roberta
T. Morrison
San Aneelo
J. Key
G. Newby
Alagood Ballinger
Baldwin
Newby
Key
Morrison
Neely
Downing
Drasco
Bedford
Singleton
Lowe
Roberts
Dedmon
Hardegree
Nunnally
Echols
Miles
Crevenka
Ballinger
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Daniel
D. S. Moore
A.&s. Railway
Okeyday Commission
Commerce
Jas. C. Wood
G. C. Meeks
Joe E. Childers
Waco
Louis Cohen
M. C. Atkins
Roy Reeder
K. V. Northington
Pat Williams
Runnels
Coleman
Marjorie McAdams
Assoc
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