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Refugio Timely Remarks
VOL. VI.—No. 35
AND REFUGIO COUNTY NEWS_
REFUGIO, REFUGIO COUNTY, TEXAS, FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 1934
$2 00 Per Year
South Texas
By William P. Elliott.
Do you know—
That a south Texas newspaper, the
Robstown Record, was judged the
best all round weekly^ newspaper in
the state at the state convention of
the Texas Press Association last
week?
The award shows what people can
do when the opportunity is given them
to do real work. Months ago Ray
Carney, widely known as editor of
the Record, had to take an indefinite
leave of absence because of illness
and Sam Pore, Jr., owner of the
Record, turned the job over to the
regular staff, headed by G. L. Tracey.
All of us who have been watching
their work thought that they were
doing a mighty nice job of it and the
award for the best all round weekly
in Texas proves it. The award was
based on copies of the paper published
under Tracey’s direction.
The Record force recently issued a
special edition on the occasion of the
opening of the new Robstown Nation-
al Bank, gaining widespread notice on
a fine job.
Nueces county farmers are peti-
tioning the governor to take action
to prevent imposition of the penalty
and accumulated interest on state
and county taxes July 1. They are
calling on land owners in other
counties to join them in their request
to the governor, demanding, if neces-
sary, a sepcial session of the state
legislature to deal with the problem.
Under the law the imposition of the
penalty and the accumulated interest
automatically takes place July 1 un-
less action is taken to postpone it as
has been done the last several years.
In Nueces county alone the delin-
quent taxes on which the ten per cent
penalty and interest at the rate of
six per cent a year would be due total
approximately $1,000,000 in spite of
the fact that tax payments made on
the current and delinquent rolls so far
this year are far ahead of the pay-
ments made in recent years.
This burden should not be imposed
on the taxpayers at this time. As a
result partly of the government pro-
gram for the relief of agriculture
our south Texas farmers find them-
selves in much better condition this
year than last. In the main they
have taken care of land indebtedness,
paid their debts, and at this time
were beginning to catch up on their
taxes. Imposition of the penalty and
interest at this time will discourage
many of them and may keep them
from making any effort to pay.
One of the best jobs of publicizing
the Texas centennial movement is
being carried on by young Dale Mil-
ler, associate editor of the Texas
Weekly. He has made a suggestion
which should be given wide consid-
eration; namely, that county fairs
and sectional celebrations—such as
the Yoakum Tom-Tom. the Cuero
Turkey Trot, and the Corpus Christi
exposition—be planned to point
toward the centennial during the
next two years. He emphasizes the
state-wide character of the centen-
nial. “My interest in the centennial
movement is that the centralized and
de-centralized features be kept bal-
anced to provide out-of-state visitors
with a single impressive exposition
and Texans with a wide celebration
reaching everyone in the state.” he
writes.
Miller pointed out in the Weekly
recently that the smaller cities seek-
ing subsidiary celebrations must file
their bids by November 1.
Each section of. south Texas has
its own peculiar historical interest
and it would be a splendid thing if a
number of them could plan and carry
out subsidiary celebrations. It would
be especially significant if the vari-
ous community celebrations could be
planned to emphasize the centennial
year.
People in general have more money
to spend and more time to play this
year. Aransas pass and Port Aran-
sas report increasing numbers of va-
cationists and fishermen visiting that
section. Corpus Christi is enjoying
the best summer season in years.
The writer has not visited the Gua-
dalupe valley and the hill country re
cently but he has many friends who
are visiting in those sections or ,who
are planning to spend vacations there.
South Texas truly is a marvelous
country with such widely diversified
playgrounds only a few hours by mo-
tor car from any part of the district.
We need to develop an intelligent
consciousness of this great south
Texas. From the Guadalupe to the
Rio Grande our interests are more
or less common to each of us. As
we begin to know and understand the
problems and interests of the resi-
dents of our neighboring communi-
! ties and as we begin to act together
for the good of all we are going to
find a development of good will ana
material progress that will mean
much to all of us.
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Refugio Boys Having
iu. t Good Time at the Fair
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J. C. Pollard Shot
On Goliad Road
J. C. Pollard, a barber by trade,
was shot and killed under mysterious
circumstances last Tuesday morning
at about 2:30 o’clock. The stories
current about the murder are so
many and varied that it was impos-
sible to learn just how Pollard met
his fate.
Pollard’s body is said to have been
found on the Goliad road about foui
miles from Refugio by a man and two
women, who placed the body in the
turtle back of the automobile in whicn
they were riding, in the hope, they
said, of getting him to a doctor,
thinking that he was still alive. They
are said to have found the body abouL
4:30 a. m. According to Dr. H. B.
Woods,! who was summoned when the
trio arrived at the Humble Service
Station with the body, Pollard had
been dead for at least two hours.
Pollard was shot twice in the head,
one bullet passing entirely through
the head and the other lodging at the
base of the brain. The nature of his
wounds would indicate that death
must have been instantaneous. Ac-
cording to a person who saw the body
when it was brought to the service
station its appearance indicated that
there had been no struggle, as Poi
lard’s clothing was not disarranges
and his hair was still combed neatly.
There is no known motive for the
murder. Pollard, who was about 30
years of age, was a man of pleasant
disposition with a host of friends.
Although he is said to have been in
the habit of carrying a considerable
sum of money on his person, only 75
cents was found in his pockets b>
the officers. His watch chain haa
been jerked in two, indicating that he
had been robbed of his watch, and a
valuable diamond ring is said to be
missing. A small pocket kife was
all else found in his pockets.
An inquest was held Tuesday morn-
ing before Justice of the Peace Gen
try Jeter, but the verdict was reserv-
ed, awaiting results of investigation
being carried on by the sheriff’s of-
fice.
J. C., as he was known to his
friends, came here about 1927, being
employed at Adkins Barber Shop dur-
ing almost the entire time. He has
one brother, Dee Pollard, residing
here, and a widowed mother living at
Alice, where he was reared.
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Burglars Enter Grocery
and Take Slot Machine
Senator Connally Will
Take Over Campaign
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SEN. TOM CONNALLY
Dallas, Texas.—United States Sena-
tor Tom Connally will return to Tex-
as immediately after the adjournment
of Congress, and will take personal
charge of his campaign for re-elec-
tion for a second term in the Senate,
J. P. Rice of Dallas, recently appoint-
ed state-wide campaign manager for
the Texas junior senator announcea
here today.
Connally will deliver half a dozen
or more addresses, one or more in
each section of the state in which he
will review his record in the Senate
and give an accounting of his official
actions to his constituency in Texas,
Rice said.
A post card from three Refugio
young men who are visiting the Chi-
cago World’s Fair states: “The fair
is fine. Having lots of fun, but our
feet are terribly tired. Took in ev
erything. Took a boat ride on Lake
Michigan. But still like Texas best.”
The card was signed by Nick Bryant,
Lyman McCord and John Fallour.
Burglars Monday night entered the
Chapa grocery story, two blocks
north of the high school building, tak-
ing a slot machine and an undeter-
mined quantity of cigarets. They left
no clue. The Chapa grocery is own-
ed by Severo Chapa.
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Refugio Rotary Club
Holds Weekly Meeting
The regular weekly meeting of the
Refugio Rotary Club was held in the
Refugio Hotel Monday, June 18. In
the absence of the president and vice
president, Rev. William Oberste, the
secretary of the club, was in charge
of the meeting.
Mike Scott of Victoria was a guest
of Bill Grunder. Mike gave the Re-
fugio Rotary Club a vocational talk
on insurance, and it turned out to
be one of the most instructive talks
given in Refugio in a long time. Club
members were given the history of
the insurance business and instructed
on how to take care of their family
means of proper insurance. Mike
gave so many things for the mem-
bers of the club to think over that a
person would have to hear his talk to
receive full benefit from it.
Frank Allen of Corpus Christi left
there at 12 o’clock to drive here for
the meeting.
The Rotary Club is still receiving
letters of congratulations from Ro-
tary clubs of other nations. One was
received the other day from Poland
and included a small flag of that
country to hang in the local club
room. These letters bring a spirit of
friendship and good will to this city
from remote corners of the world.
More power to Rotary!
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Governor Candidate
Pays Refugio a Visit
Edward K. Russell, one of Texas
numerous gubernatorial candidates,
was a Refugio visitor last Friday. A
farmer, an ardent church man, and a
lifelong prohibitionist, he says he is
the only really independent in the
race. Mr. Russell says that he has
received no slush fund and promisea
“nobody nothing,” and that if elect-
ed he will be “the” governor.
If you don’t already know it, Mr.
Russell hails from Annona, Red Rivei
County. He was born in Mississippi.
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Woodsboro Woman Is
Held as Murder Suspect
Mrs. Evelyn Anderson, who said
her home is in Woodsboro, Texas, is
held at Eldorado, 111., as authorities
seek the slayers of Dr. Homer L.
Myers, dentist, who was lured from
his home and shot in the back. Mrs.
Anderson has identified a picture oi
a man sought in the murder as the
man she accompanied to Eldorado.
Firemen Defeat Cuero
In Ragged Ball Game
By ALEX LILLICO.
A goodly number of the faithfm
journeyed over to Cuero Sunday for
the opening game of the second half
of the league season and witnessed an
amazing comedy of errors with tht
Firemen defeating the Trotters li.
to 9.
It was a long drawn-out affair, tak-
ing three hours to complete the reg-
ulation nine innings. Both starting
pitchers were wild and neither lasted
the route. By piling up a large lead
off “Lefty” Woods in the first four
and one-third innings, the Pipkinmen
managed to outlast the Trotters.
Holiday Games Scheduled.
The Firemen will really have to
get down and hustle July 3 and 4
if they expect to bring any joy to
local fans over the holidays. Tws
great games have been scheduled.
July 3—Refugio vs. Grand Prize
of Houston.
July 4—Refugio vs. Sabinas Brew-
ers of San Antonio.
These two games to be played
here will be a real treat for the
boys, since both visiting teams
boast powerful and well-known
clubs.
Continue to Strengthen.
President Harkins and Manager
Pipkin are bending every effort to
strengthen the first half champions
for the drive down the final stretch.
Claud Robertson, former Texas lea-
guer, who has been the mainstay of
the Cuero club for the past two years,
has transferred his allegiance to Re-
fugio, and has been behind the bat
for the Firemen in their last thret
games.
This veteran catcher will do much
to keep Refugio pitchers in line, and
in fact, will help keep the morale ox
the entire team at a high pitch dur-
ing any contest.
Another recent addition to the club
roster* is Hildebrand, a first-class out-
fielder. He hails originally from Sait
Antonio, but has been a member of
the Kenedy White Sox.
More About Sunday.
Cuero outhit the Firemen Sunday.
12 to 11, but Lefty Woods’ wildness
eliminated any doubt as to whom the
eventual winner would be.
Refugio drew first blood in the
first half of the second when, with
two down, Woods walked Robertson
a.nd Henry, then threw one down
Coleman’s alley, which the Refugio
captain smashed out for three bases,
and, of course, two tallies.
Cuero scored in their half of the
same inning and pushed over another
in the third to knot the count.
The Firemen blew off the lid in the
fourth about as follows: D. Crump-
ton singled, stole second; Robertson
worked Woods for his second walk
of the day. D. Crumpton stole third.
Henry struck out, but Coleman sin-
gled to score Crumpton. On the throw
in Robertson went to third and Cole-
man to second. Stockton then hit to
the shortstop, who elected to catch
Robertson at the plate. The latte?
seeing he could not make it, got him-
self in a goose chase, and as a result
Catcher Woods heaved the ball into
right field and both Robertson and
Coleman scored. Stockton. afte*.
briefly napping on first, went on to
second. H. Crumpton walked. John-
son lined out to third. Sralla leaned
on one for a two-base hit and Stock-
ton and Crumpton scored. What an
inning—three hits, two bases on balls,
two stolen bases, one error and five
runs.
In the next inning it was even
worse—one hit, one man hit by pitch-
er, two bases on balls, two errors ana
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SplpTnnitv Mft^' Good Oil Sand Is Found
emrniy lTiams In 0,Connor Farms Well
Heroes Reburial
The remains of King’s men were
solemnly re-buried on last Sunday,
June 17, in the Catholic Cemetery at
Refugio.
With impressive ceremony the re-
mains, contained in a simple casket,
were borne from the Court House to
Our Lady of Refuge Church, where
the funeral prayers over the dead
were said, and the sermon preachea
by Rev. William H. Oberste, pastor
of Our Lady of Refuge Church.
After the church services, the fu-
neral procession was formed for the
march to the cemetery. In the line
of march were the American Legion
drum and bugle corps of Corpus
Christi, and the National Guard firing
squad of Robstown. Carrying the
colors and marching to the step of
muffled drums, the military ceremo-
nial, carried out with precision ana
dignity, presented an awe-inspiring
spectacle. A great concourse of peo-
ple attended the services for the
fallen heroes of 1836.
At the cemetery the Rt. Rev. Msgr.
J. J. Lannon, Ph. D., vicar general of
the Diocese of Corpus Christi, and
representing Most Rev. E. B. Led-
vina, D. D., LL. D., bishop of Corpus
Christi, blessed the grave with the
impressive ceremony of the church.
Brilliant addresses were delivered at
the cemetery by Rev. Dan A. Laning
of Beeville, Texas, one of the out-
standing Legionnaires of the state,
and lieutenant of the National Guard,
and by the Hon. Harbert Davenport,
Brownsville, an authority on Texas
history. On the speaker's rostrum
were also present,Miss Maidie Mitch-
ell, president of the local unit of the
Texas Historical and Landmark Asso-
ciation; Senator Blackert of Victoria,
Rev. G. O’Donohue of Sherman, Tex-
as, member of the Texas Knights of
Columbus Historical Commission;
Frank Low. local archaeologist; Dr.
Carlos E. Casteneda, Ph. D., Latin-
American librarian of the University
of Texas, who is now preparing a
history of Texas under the auspices
of the Texas Knights of Columbus
Historical Commission, and will ap-
pear in four volumes during the Cen-
tennial year of 1936.
After the addresses, the military
salute was fired by the firing squad,
and the soldier’s farewell—taps—
were sounded over the dead.
All the old families of the town
What is considered by many to be
an oil strike of major importance is
the Quintana Oil Company’s O’Connor
No. 1, drilled on what is known as
O’Connor’s 24 Farms, four miles east
of the Greta field.
On a drill stem test Monday the
well showed 10 fourbles of high-grade
oil in 16 minutes, with 160 pounds oi
pressure. The total depth of the weh
is 5,580 feet, and the sand is six feel
thick. Oil men state that it is an
entirely new sand from any of thost
encountered in the Greta or Refugio
fields.
The discovery may mean the exten-
sion of the Greta field four miles east
or it may mean the discovery of a
new pool.
The United Gas Company has set
casing in its Wilson Heard well whici
is an offset to Houston Oil Company^
Rooke that few weeks ago found a
new sand at 4,950 feet and opened up
a new producing horizon for the locai
field. The United well found the
same sand, with indications that it
would be about the same kind of a
producer, it is stated. The discovery
of this sand south of the river has
spurred activities in this section, and
many well are now deepening to find
the new pay.
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Who You Will Vote for
In July 28th Primary
As candidates for county offices in
Refugio County do not enter the
Democratic primary, such election
here usually attract a very small
number of voters. But this year,
with the imposing state ticket to be
voted on and the active interest many
candidates have taken in the county
vote, a record poll is expected. A
total of 688 votes was cast in the
first primary two years ago.
Following is the official ballot:
For United States Senator—Guy L
Fisher of San Augustine County, Jos-
eph W. Bailey, Jr., of Dallas County,
Tom Connally of Falls County.
For Governor—C. C. McDonald ox
Wichita County, James V. Allred of
Wichita County, Clint Small of Potter
County, Edward K. Russell of Rec»
River County, Maury Hughes of Dal-
las County, Tom P. Hunter of Wich-
ita County, Edgar Witt of McLennan
County.
For Lieutenant Governor—J. K
Rogers of Harris County, Ben F.
Joe
were- represented by honorary pall- of Hunf Courit?! F ?Johnson
bearers, and the active pallbearers
were chosen among the descendants
of those who fought for Texas Inde-
pendence. Active pallbearers were
Glynn Moss, William McGuill, John
J. O’Brien, Jim Power, John Mitchell
and Tom Shelly. Honorary pallbear-
ers were Charles Fox, Martin McGuill,
Frank Low, Hon. H. Davenport, John
Power, Pat Burke, Shelly Ryals, John
Johnson and Francis West.
A banquet was served by Father
Oberste to out-of-town guests Sunday
evening. Guests present were Rt.
Rev. Msgr. J. J. Lannon, V. G.; Miss
Maidie Mitchell, Rev. G. O’Donohue,
Sherman, Texas; Hon. Harbert Dav-
enport, Brownsville: Dr. Carlos E.
Casteneda, Austin; Rev. Dan A. Lan-
ing, Beeville; Frank Low, city; Rev.
Joseph Fuhrmann, O. S. B., Corpus
Christi; Rev. J. K. McKeon, Kings-
ville, Rev. A. Elsing, M. S. F., city;
William Menger, editor Southern Mes-
senger, San Antonio; Henry Menger,
San Antonio: Joseph Goegler, mem-
ber of the Texas Knights of Colum-
bus Historical Commission, Rio
Grande City.
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Conservation Corps to
Be Discharged June 30
On Saturday, June 30, approxi-
mately half of the 5,424 men enrolled
in the Civilian Conservation Corps in
the Texas district will be discharged,
as this date terminates the comple-
tion of five quarters in the Civilian
Conservation Corps—the maximum
length of enlistment permitted.
The prospective employer’s atten-
tion is invited to this fact, as many
of these men receiving their dis-
charges will have to find employment
immediately upon their return to
their respective homes.
It is suggested that firms in the
need of another typist, the store that
can offer employment for another
clerk, or the shop that has work for
another mechanic, consider that, ol
the men returning to their homes,
about 50 per cent have received voca-
tional and technical training from
competent instructors in schools con-
ducted at various camps throughout
the district.
As a guide in_selecting from among
these men, there is available a com-
plete record for every enrollee show-
ing the different jobs to which he has
been assigned, and the class of work
done. These records show also the
academic, vocational and technical
courses pursued by each man during
Iiis enrollment period. A transcrip
will be furnished to any employer de-
siring this reference.
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Tom Hunter to Speak
Over Radio Saturday
Tom F. Hunter, candidate for gov-
ernor, will speak Saturday, June 23,
from 9 to 9:30 p. m., over radio sta-
tions WBAP, WOAI and KPRC, ac-
cording to a telegram received Thurs-
day by C. F. Boone from R. W. Cer-
venka.
of Anderson County, Walter F. Wooa
ull of Harris County, John Hornsby
of Travis County.
For Attorney General—Waltei
Woodward of Coleman County, Wil-
liam McCraw of Dallas County, Clyde
E. Smith of Tyler County.
For State Comptroller of Public
Accounts—Dolph B. Tillison of Hen-
derson County, George H. Sheppard
of Nolan County, Manley H. Clary oi
Tarrant County, J. J. Jack Patterson
of Dallas County.
For State Treasurer—Dennis B.
Waller of Trinity County, Kay Grif-
fin Of Tarrant County, George B. Tei
rell of Dallas County, Charley Lock
hart of Travis County.
For State Superintendent of Public
Instruction—L. A. Woods of Travis
County.
For Commissioner of Agriculture—
K. Terrell of Floyd County, C. C. Con-
ley of Willacy County, J. E. McDon-
of Travis County.
aid of Ellis County, Fred W. Davis
For Commissioner of the General
Land Office—Walter E. Jones of
Gregg County, J. H. Walker of Hill
County.
For State Railroad Commissioner—
John Pundt of Dallas County, H. O.
Johnson of Harris County, G. Gregory
Hatcher of Dallas County, Lon A
Smith of Travis County.
For Associate Justice of Suppreme
Court—James W. McClendon of Trav-
is County, H. S. Lattimore of Tar-
rant County, John H. Sharp of Ellis
County.
For Judge of the Court of Criminal
Appeals—W. C. Morrow of Hill Coun-
ty.
For Chief Justice of the Court oi
Civil Appeals, Fourth Supreme Judi
cial District—E. P. Lipscomb of Bex-
ar County, John H. Bickett, Jr., of
Bexar County.
For Associate Justice of the Coui\
of Civil Appeals, Fourth Supreme Ju-
dicial District—Edward W. Smith of
Bexar County.
For Congressman of Fourteenth
Congressional District—Richard M.
Kleberg of Nueces County.
For Representative, 70th District—
W. L. Hilliard of San Patricio Coun
ty, Morris Roberts of Bee County.
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J. T. Vance, Jr., Gets
Degree at Cumberland
John Turner Vance, Jr., son of
Judge and Mrs. J. T. Vance of this
city, returned here last week after a.
year of study at Cumberland Univer-
sity in Lebanon, Tennessee, from
which school young Mr. Vance gradu-
ated this Spring with the degree of
Bachelor of Law.
During the past week Mr. Vance
took his examination for the bar at
Austin.
Mr. and Mrs. Vance and then
little daughter, Betty Lou, will be at
home in Refugio.
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BROOKS MORROW may see “The
Thrill Hunter” at the Rialto, showing
Saturday, June 23, on a free ticket
awaiting him at The Timely Remarks.
Holmes Heard Is
Called by Death
The ranks of pioneer Refugio “cow-
m,en” . were thinned again this past
week-end with the passing of Holmes
Heard at the Santa Rosa Infirmary
in San Antonio. The funeral was held
in Refugio Monday afternoon.
Although the news of Mr. Heard’s
death did not come entirely unexpect-
ed, since he had been seriously ill for
three months, the community was
saddened to know that the 78-year-
old veteran had hung up his bridle
and lariat for the last time. He was
a well-known figure and active in the
management of his affairs right up
until this last sickness.
He was taken to the Santa Rosa
Infirmary April 6, and his condition
necessitated a serious operation. It
was generally thought that he was
improving, but his advanced years,
the shock of the operation, and a
weakened condition from an earlier
ailment proved too much for even his
courage and he succumbed Sunday
evening, June 17.
Holmes Heard was bom at Victo-
ria, Texas, April 8, 1856, the son of
Joel and Lou Jones Heard. He came
to Refugio at the age of 14, and de-
spite his youth, he started working
the range and breaking wild mus-
tangs. The memory of his ability to
tame the broncs is still keen in the
minds of all “old-timers” throughout
this section.
In 1890 Mr. Heard started freight-
ing provisions, building material and
general supplies from Beeville and
Goliad, the two nearest railroad
points. He continued for 15 years,
until in 1905 the railroad was built
through Refugio. From that date
until his death he was engaged in
farming and livestock raising.
The deceased was united in mar-
riage July 30, 1877, to Miss Josephine
St. John here at Refugio. She passed
away June 8, 1932.
The following children survive this
union: Will J. Heard, Mrs. Katie
Baumgartner, Thomas J. Heard, Miss
Mary L. Heard, J. C. Heard, Mrs.
Ethel Comerford, and Henry B,
Heard, all residing in Refugio. Mr.
Heard is also survived by a sister,
Mrs. Eula Annie Dorsey of Goliad.
Requiem mass was held at Our
Lady of Refuge Catholic Church Mon-
day morning at 8 o’clock. The fun-
eral cortege left the home at 5 o’clock
and proceeded directly to Mount Cal-
vary-' Cemete'ry: All business houses
were closed and a long procession of
cars carried friends of the deceased
and his family to the burial services,
where they paid their last respects to
another long-time friend and neigh-
bor who had passed on. The services
were conducted by Father William H.
Oberste.
Active pallbearers were: D. M.
Kelly, Jim Kelly, Ira Heard, Clement
Heard, Thomas H. Heard and John
Mitchell.
Honorary pallbearers were: W. L.
Rea, George Strauch, G. W. Moss, Sri,
J. J. O’Brien, L. R. Jeter, C. P. Fox,
F. C. Bailey and T. W. McGuill.
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Ford Announces Low
Prices on All Models
Detroit, Mich.—Reductions of $19c
to $15 in list prices of 1934 Ford V8
passenger cars and $10 to $20 in list
prices of Ford V8 commercial cars
and trucks were announced last week
by the Ford Motor Company effective
Friday, June 15.
Ford prices had remained un-
changed since the introduction of the
1934 Ford < V8 last December, ttie
Ford Motor Company not having par-
ticipated in the recent general auto-
motive price increase. The reductions
announced are, therefore, a decrease
in the original prices.
The price reduction on the stand-
ard and de luxe Tudor sedans, most
popular individual models in point of
sales, is $15; Prices of other stana
ard and de luxe body types were re-
duced $10, except on prices of the
roadster, phaeton and cabriolet, de
luxe types, which remain unchanged.
Both standard and de luxe passenget
cars have the same V8 engine and
112-inch wheel base chassis. Body
types for both are identical except
for the de luxe equipment.
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Three Houston Youths
Drown in Brazos River
Three small Houston boys who
were visiting on a plantation in Bra-
zoria County were drowned Monday
afternoon when they slipped away to
go swimming in the Brazos River
near Lochridge, according to the
Houston Chronicle.
The boys are James Davis Love-
less, 11, and Max Loveless, 8, adopt-
ed sons of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Love-
less of Houston, and nephews of Mr.
and Mrs. Buck Oliver of Woodsboro.
The third boy was James Lewis, 11,
of Houston.
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Clarence Turman Buys
Speedy Motor Boat
A 150-horsepower Christcraft speed-
boat has been acquired by Clarence
Turman and placed in the water at
Rockport. It was brought here over-
land from El Dorado, Ark., where ix,
had been in use on the Ouachita Riv-
er. i The Chriscraft is one of the best
bosits made and is capable of making
40/to 50 miles an hour. It seats 10
persons.
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Jones, J. L. Refugio Timely Remarks and Refugio County News (Refugio, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 35, Ed. 1 Friday, June 22, 1934, newspaper, June 22, 1934; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1098504/m1/1/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Dennis M. O’Connor Public Library.