Amusing Indignation Over Relief Credit Politics
Henry P. Fletcher denounces Postmaster General Farley for touting Roosevelt era relief gains, arguing Republicans also favored aid. The piece notes past GOP credit claims, cites farmer and unemployed aid timing, and reflects on Mexico’s anti religious push, Oklahoma Father’s Day, and France fearing air power.
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Republican National Committee
Farley
Democratic Committee
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Fletcher
Congress
Hoover
Frederick Leader
Timely Admonitions Sunday School Lesson Focus
The piece argues for strict Christian conduct and avoidance of evil and drunkenness. It surveys Paul’s letters to Gentiles and Jews, moral standards, and practical calls to live uprightly, while linking temperance to personal welfare and social duty.
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Jesus
Paul
Christ
Moses
Ada to Build New Irving School Under PWA Plan
Ada approves a PWA funded project for a new Irving school building with 30 percent donation and the rest borrowed at four percent. The old structure, nearly 30 years old, is outdated and crowded as Ada’s student population grows. Bonds will finance the project with manageable debt.
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Ada
PWA
Irving School
Irving
Willard
Glenwood
Hays
Washington
Weather watcher notes frost date and birthday salute
A. K. Thornton has tracked local weather for years, noting the first killing frost around November 4 by his records. Dr. M. Chauncey marked his seventy seventh birthday last Tuesday, still active and claims never to have had a headache in his life.
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A. K. Thornton
Wayne King and C. W. Fisher tied to Francis band
The column notes that Wayne King the waltz king recently mentioned in earlier paragraphs was with the Francis band and that C. W. Fisher also played cornet with the group. He requests friends not to press for a solo proving his membership at this time.
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Wayne King
Waltz
Francis
C. W. Fisher
Local figure Fer die Deering faces family tree remark
Fer die Deering jokes about his own lineage while admitting he never examined his family tree closely. The remark reflects a casual, humorous stance from a local personality known for running a cleaning establishment.
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Ferdie Deering
Clock watchers and whistle listeners on the railroad
Local station agent M. M. Harwell criticizes a previous report on locomotive duties. He argues the engineer blows the whistle, not the fireman, and questions what the fireman actually does to earn his ride.
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M. M. Harwell
Stamp Hobbyist HAL GRADY Seeks Rarity Between Duties
HAL GRADY, who handles management duties at two local theaters, is also an avid stamp collector. He spends spare moments browsing for rare stamps and stamps of historical interest.
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Hal Grady
Hungarian-born merchant moves from New Jersey to Oklahoma
Alex Berger, co-manager of a local department store, was born in Ptruksa Hungary and came to the United States in 1919. He first worked in an iron foundry in New Jersey, then entered the mercantile business in New York before settling in Oklahoma for many years.
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Alex Berger
Ptruksa
Hungary
United States
New Jersey
New York
Oklahoma
Opening For Republicans and Civic Reflections In East Texas
A mixed local page item notes an advertisement for Republicans and a fashion mockery column. It also contains opinions on youth crime, community duty, and charity drives, warning that crime rates threaten society and urging leaders to act.
Flaming Red Fingernails Stir Social Debate
An anonymous column muses on women with bright red fingernails as a symbol of feminine rage. The writer notes mixed reactions and suggests the fashion trend may be an “upgrade” that others should drop.
Local County Officials Run in Nonpartisan Ticket
County offices listed include Attorney W V Stanfield Sheriff Clyde Kaiser Court Clerk Della Bedford County Treasurer J Fred Metoy County Assessor Bill Bevers County Superintendent Ray Stegall District 4 Commissioner A A Aldwell District No 2 George R Collins J E Hall constitute the slate for upcoming elections with names and districts specified.
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George R. Collins
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