Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells of his first-hand experiences with the famous Capt. Frank Hamer of the Texas Rangers in the 1930s. Emmett was a close person friend of Capt. Hamer and provides a glimpse of this famous Texan who took down Bonnie and Clyde.
              Capt. Hamer was called on to control racial riots in East Texas. He had a reputation as a good shot. He lived in South Austin on Academy Drive. Governor Moody sent Capt. Hamer to Sherman to quell a riot and prevent a lynching - but it was too far gone and the Courthouse burned down.
            Capt. Hamer officed at the Capitol and the Rangers had a mission to enforce prohibition. A local bootlegger, Fred Roos, served the Capitol clientele. Capt. Hamer threw a monkey-wrench in Roos' planned trip to Germany.

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Stories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and submitted by Cynthia Shelton.