The Mexia Weekly Herald (Mexia, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 32, Ed. 1 Friday, August 13, 1937 Page: 3 of 6
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FRIDAY, AUGUST, 13. 1937
Inglish Speed
Demon to Seek
491) Miles Hour
i
LONDON, Aug. 7. (UK) —Capt.
eor«e ft. T. Eyaton, England's
ijjct-'il ill rnoH ''ho lioltls more auto-
mobile records than any man alive
>r dead, said today he was going to
ialt Luke City in two weeks to at-
A-mpt to M't a 100-mile an hour re
:ord in the biggest, heaviest and
nost powerful machine ever built.
The car so far is unnamed. At
present it is' under vigilant guard
t is known to be equipped with
v o 3000-hon;epower tsupercharged
1 ;>! Is Royce engines, eight \Ttieels
ind an entirely new breaking sys-
tem.
It hus four wheels connected to
he steering wheel while the rear
vhoels are in pairs like a truck The
lutomobile is streamlined like air
■normous fish. Clutches are cooled
jy a huge centrifugal fan driven
jy engines.
The car is 36 feet long and more
;ian twice as powerful as Sir Mal-
olm Campbell's Old Blue Bird.
Eyston, a war veteran, 38 years
ild, whose chief hobby is raising
:hickens, will also take a smaller
ar along. It is his "Speed of the
iVinds" in which he shattered a
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j '.ozon major records and a score of
ninor ones on the Banneville Salt
lats of Utah last July. He broke
every world record front BOO kilo-
meters to 48 hours. His aim now
is to smash Cunipbells best speed of
301.12!) miles an hour over a meas-
ured mile.
Eyston planned to make a bip
Diesel engine along for his "speed
of the Winds?." First he will attack |
his own long distance records up
to 24 hours with a gasoline engine
then use the Diesel. Monster hand-
made tires cost $500 each.
Eyuton refused to talk about hie
chances.
'I'll talk after the record attempt
has been made," he said.
Two Constabels
Bemoan III Luck
Constable John Richardson and
Deputy Constable Rel Copeland
have decided that chasing speed-
ing trucks fa not such a profit-
able business. While thus engaged j
Friday afternoon the car in which
they were riding collided with an-
other vehicle at a street inter-
section. The officer's car turned
topsy turvy. The next thing the
two law enforcers knew they were
looking up at the floorboard of
their car.
Both were bruised but it was
not believed their injuries are
serious.
'■ The truck escaped. The officers |
missed a fine. Damages to the j
the two cars was estimated at
$70.
"It is bad enough not to catch
■r t t
Americau
Theater ™
TODAY - SATURDAY
Buck Jones
—in—
"White Eagle"
plus Short Subjects
SUNDAY - MONDAY
ROBT. MONTGOMERY
MADGE EVANS
—in—
"Piccadilly Jim"
plus News. Short Subjects
TUESDAY
Fredric March
—in—
"Dark Angel"
plus Short Subjects
WED. - THURS.
Conrad Nagel
"Bank Alarm"
plus Short Subjects
ifb An ijfti
Dyer Lied When
Confessed Says
His Attorney
LOS ANGELES, Aug 7, (U.PJ-
A defense that Albert Dyer acted
as a "pathological liar" when he
confessed slaying of three Ingle-
wood school girls was indicated
today in the questioning of pros-
pective jurors to try him on mur-
der charges.
Public defenders Ellery E. Cuff
and William B. Neely indicated
that they would attempt to con-
vince the jury that his confession
should be "taken with a grain of
salt." The confession later was
repudiated.
Nine men and three women
were seated tentatively in the
jury box when court was ad-
journed for the week-end. Judge
P. White ordered them locked up
in a hotel until the trial is re-
convened on'"Monday.
Dyer was accused of slaying and
then attacking Jeanette Stephens,
8; Melba Marie Everett, 'J, and
her sister, Madeline, 7, some six
weeks ago.
Head Orchestra
Said to Be Spy
THE MFXTA WFTT/KTY HERALD
HOISTS GIVEN
RIGHT S.DOPT
CHILD REGANS
CHICAGO, Aug. 7. <U.R> - Otto
and Martha Horst today obtained
written permission to adopt the 31-
month-old baby boy they had nur-
tured in their home since birth.
John and Lydia Regan, natural
parents of the child known as Don-
ald Horst, gave their consent in a
conference between the two couples
in the office of Assistant Attorney
General John E. Johnson. "
Mrs. Regan was weeping as sh<
s igned the consent papers.
"We think the Horsts will be able
to give him a better home than
we," she said.
Mrs. Horst was weeping, "I am
so happy, I feel numb all over."
Johnson said he believed there
would be little difficulty in. ob-.
taining the child from St. Vincent's
Orphanage where he has been since
Wednesday. A writ of habeas cor-
pus will be asked shortly he indi-
cated.
Assistant State's Attorney Wil-
bert Crowley said that the "crim-
inal aspect'1 of the case was closed
and that all other questions would
deal with the welfare of the child.
Used
Cars
BARGAIN
; PRICES
®
Only a
Few Left
% See Us
• ■ First!
Mexia Battery
& Tire Company
Wunstop Duzzit
I PARIS, Aug. 7,1 (UP)—The
law violator, but tearing up French surcte at Beirut, Syria, has
arrested Eduardo Bianca, well-
known Argentine orchestra conduc-
tor, and his entire company for
"espionage on behalf of a Mediter-
ranean power," the Paris Midi said
today.
Bianca lias performed frequently
in Syria, Lebanon and Palestine.
Police reported discovered many
documents written in Italian in his
baggage they held for evidence.
Toothless Dog,
Said Be Oldest
in Country Dies
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 7, (UP)
—Teddy, an almost toothless poodle
believed to be the oldest dog in
the country died at the age of 29 Mi
years.
The poodle was born about the
time President Theodore Roosevelt
came to New Orleans on a hunt-
ing trip and has been the lifelong
pet of the Jervais family. At his
death, the blind dog was the con-
stant companion of 12-year-old Car-
lin Jervais, a cripple.
Thei boy proudly kept the cup
won by Teddy here in 1930 as the
oldest canine entry in a show spon-
sored by the Cociety for the Preven-
tion of "Cruelty to Animals.
Teddy bccamo ill today after eat-
ing an- uhusually large meal. He
was buried in the Jervias back yard
with a vine to mark his grave.
innie Lenoir, 3?,
Expires Friday
Funeral services for Miss Annie
Lcnior, 38, were held Saturday
norning at the family residence
in the Thelma community by Rev.
E. E. Rogers, Mexia. Miss Lenior
died early Friday after an ill-
ness which was preceded by an
appendicitis operation. Interment
was in the Bennett Cemetery with
E, L. Connally funeral Chapel, of
Groesbeck, in charge of arrange-
ments.
The deceased was a long time
resident of the Thelma commun-
ity, having made her home there
with her mother. She was a mem-
ber of the Baptist church and
leaves many friends
Limestone county.
Naval Affairs i
Head Asks for
Lease of Ships
destroyers, Walsh said,
; ;overrharifi'd vesesls
scnce would in no wajr#«
United States Navy.
v
Mrs. L. T. Guntei nd Lou,
- - ■* ,(
of Overton, are visiting Mrs. Gun-
ter's parentB, Mr. and Mrs. J. M.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, I Tinnon.
Senator David I. Walsh, D. Mass.,
chairman of the Senate Naval
Affairs Committee, today intro-
duced a resolution authorizing the
federal government to lease six
destroyers to the Brazilian govern-
ment.
Walsh said he introduced - the
measures at the request of the
state department, and that it had
full approval of the navy.
He explained that the Brazilian
government was "concerned about
world politics situation" and wag
throughout j therefore seeking to build up a
I "modest navy' of its own. The six
Mrs. Marie Pond has rel umed to
her home in Galveston after a visit
here, the guest of Mrs. E. L. Crow,
While here Mrs. Pond, Mrs. Crow
and Miss Mary Jane Crow visited
the Pan-American Exposition in
Dallae.
Mr. and Mrs. Clay Berry, Miss
Janie Read Berry and Miss Hu-
berta Berry are enjoying a vaca-
tion trip to Washington, D. C., and
other points of interest in the east.
Miss Carolyn Patterson is spend,
ing several days in Dallas.
two automobiles while trying to
do so is just a shade too expen-
sive," both officers asserted.
State Swelters
'■ as Mercury Ups
DALLAS. Aug. 7, (U.fi)-Texans
sweltered in 100-degree weather
again today as a hot sun sent
temperatures soaripg after rains
brought temporary relief to cer-
tain sections of the state Friday
night.
Wichita Falls, with 108 degrees,
shared honors with Yuma, Ariz...
for the highest temperature in the
nation.
Abilene had 104 and Amarillo.
San Antonio and Dallas, 100.
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Gun Mishap Takes
Life Malakoffite
AIALAKOFF, Tex., Aug. 7, (U.P)
—Funeral services were arranged
here today for Aubrey Smith,
23, who was accidentally shot to
death Friday.
Smith met his death when he
caught a gun in a fence and it
was discharged accidentally while
he was hunting birds near Payne
Springs, north of here.
Miss Marylynn Sinclair of Dal-
las is visiting Miss Charlena Wil-
son and Mrs. Bob Simmons.
Dr. and Mrs. H. R. Martin are
spending the week-end in Austin
visiting Mrs. Martin's father, E.
L. Hardin. They "were accompanied
by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beaver and
son, Billie Beaver.
A policeman in Sydney, Austra-
lia, has five children, all bom on
the same day of the same month,
in different years.
F. C. COOPER
Workers Swanky
Cafe Walk Out
HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 7 <U.R) -
Thirty employes of the Hollywood
Brown Derby, one of the best
known restaurants in the film col-
ony, walked out on strike last
night.
Patrons were not served for an
hour. Later the management re-
cruited a crew of girls. The strikers
included all cooks, waiters and bus
boys.
The cause of the strike was not
learned imediately as both the cafe
management and officials of the
Cooks and Culminary Workers' Un-
ion were meeting in separate con-
ferences.
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Grocery &
Market
!!
Roaster Fresh
AIRWAY
COFFEE
lb. 19c.. 3 lb. 55c
CATSUP
Mid-summer is the economical time to
stock your pantry. Added consumption
of foods in the Fall tends to increase
prices cm staples. Stock up now!
Standard Pack
Tomatoes
No.2
Cans
Monitor
14 Oz.
Bottle
FLOy RKT 48
Harvest
Biossom
C. C. Directors
Make Fall Plans
Directors of the Mexia Cham- I
her of Commerce will meet Tues-
day morning to discuss fall bus-
iness promotion it has been an-
nounced.
Dr. Marion M. Brown, general
chairman of the Fiesta de Mexia
said that plans will be formulated
at the meeting for the Fiesta,
which will be in October.
All directors of the Chamber,
especially merchants have heen
urged to be present.
Specials for Saturday
■■ n .-rm
Hams
SUGAR CURED
lb 29c
- - - "The Best for Less for Cash"
Bacon
SUGAR CURED
AND SLICED
lb
Emilie Rejoins Her
Four Famous Sisters
CALLANDAR, Ontario, Aug. 7 j
(U.R)—Emilie Dionne today rejoin-1
ed her four sisters after five days j
in isolation ward of the Dafoe j
Nursery, while she recovered from I
sore throat.
RYE, New YorkT"Aug 7, (U.R)
—John Van Ryn, Austin, Texas,
seeded number 6, easily advanced
into second rounds of the Eatern
Grass Court tennis championship
today by defeating Vernon Mar*
cum, Lakewood, Florida 6-2,6-0.
Roast
BEEF SEVEN or
CHUCK
lb 12£c
Bologna
LARGE NO. 2VZ CAN
PEACHES ...
14c
§
1
*i
Shortening
8
4
lb.
lb.
carton
carton
$1.00
$ .51
G OZ. PACKAGES 3 BOXES |
Macaroni or Spaghetti i
PHILLIPS—FULL POUND CAN P-
PORK & BEANS «>C
AMERICAN WONDER . . 15c Value
PEASy No. 2 can
10c
BIG NO. 2 CANS
TOMATOES, 3 for
22c
FLOUR = 48
CORN Sunnyfield J
APRBCOTS
SUGAR
!b.
bag-
No. 2
Cans
New Day
No. 1
Can
Chum
Sals«031
r* Tall 2$C
Cans
ANY FL W0RS
JELL0,3 pkgs.
14c
SALT, 3—5c pkgs.
,1k
TOM SAWYER—FULL QT. JAR
PEANUT BVUER...
25c
SAUSAGE
Attention Hay Balers
Galvanized Hay Ties Priced to Sell—
]jgi/2—8—6—Roll $1.15
6 roils $6.75
TRUE VALUE HOUSE PAINT
Gallon—$3.50
TRUE VALUE BARN PAINT
Gallon —$1.75
Good Heavy Felt Lined Knee Pads
per pair • -85c
. A good heavy 12-qt. Milk Bucket.... 45c
Coleman Instant Lite Irons—
Special This Week $5.75
50-foot Black Top Hose $4.50
J. I. Riddle & Co.
—Hardware Department—
lb 5c
LAMB LEG
lb 18c
Steak
YOUNG and TENDER
lb 15c
STEW MEAT
YOUNG and TENDER
lb 10c
Sausage
Well Seasoned and Good
lb 15c
PURE CANE—BEST GRADE
SUGAR, 10 lbs.
• • • • •
49c
PURE CAME
SYRUP, gallon can
Crystal Wedding, Glassware Premium
OATS, large box
54c
19c
Toasfies
Fresh Fish , ..lb 12c
Stew Meat Ikl21/:ic
Seven Roast lb. 15c
Bacon, Dry Scdt lb. 21c
Roast, Chuck, ..Ib.ffl/zc
Peanut Butter lb. 15c
Veal Loaf Meat lb. YtVic
Pork Sausage ...lb, 19c
Safeway
glitter
33c
23c
STRICTLY NO. 1 WASHED IDAHO
POTATOES, 19 lbs
LA FRANCE—Every sack unconditionally guaranteed
24 lb. sack 95c
48 lb. sack .. $1.85
and a GOOD FAMILY FLOUR for only $1.30
FLOUR
BIG NO. 2 CAN
CORN, 3 cans
25c
• •••••••••••• ^ ^ w
BIG 2 LB. BOX
CRACKERS, each
17c
"SWEET ROSES"—in Cloth Bag
CORN MEAL, 20 lb
BANANAS
EACH
65c
lc
FULL POUND LOAF
BREAD, 2 loaves
15c
We Reserve th« Right to Limit Any Sale to Any Customer
MM
Camsrfeur
Bananas doz. 12c
Grapes 2 lbs. 19c
Red Potatoes W lbs. 25c
Lettuce 2 heads 9c
Libby's
Tomato Juice 2 No. 1 cans 15c
Del Monte
Red Salmon, tall can 23c
Assorted Flavors
Jell Well, 2 pkgs 9c
Glass Free
Upton's Tea, V' lb. pkg. 23c
La.Ke pke. 21c. Small pkg. lc
Rinso, total 22c
Beverly
P-Nut Butter, 1G oz 23c
50c Size
Ovaltine, can 32c
Camay Soap, 4 bars 25c
Granulated Soap
White King, 24 oz. pkg.. 23c
5AFEUJAY STORES
Edward's
Coffee, lb 25c
Jackson's
Spinach, 3 No. 2 cans.. 25c
Whi(e Grain
Rice, 4 lbs 25c
Pol Dixie
Green Beans, 3 No. 2 cans 25c
IS Oz. Loaf
AY Bread, each 7V2C
Blue Bonnet
Oleo, lb 17c
Wesson Oil, pt 23c
Choice
Dried Apples, lb 15c
Smarty
Dog Food, lb. can 5c
Rosemary
Grape Juice, pt .17c
Van Camp's . . 2 No. 2*/j Cans
Pork & Beans .25c
Minute
Tapioca, pkg 13c
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The Mexia Weekly Herald (Mexia, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 32, Ed. 1 Friday, August 13, 1937, newspaper, August 13, 1937; Mexia, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth299516/m1/3/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Gibbs Memorial Library.