Mississippi weekly paper wins top community service award
The McComb Enterprise edited by J. O. Emmerich earned the National Editorial Association trophy for greatest community service. Greenwich Press won best weekly newspapers. Brookings Register led production. Bloomfield Independent Press won best editorial page. Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune best front page. Corapolis Record best advertising promotion.
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National Editoral Association
McComb Enterprise
J. O. Emmerich
Greenwich
Greenwich Press
Harper
el Reno
Okla
Lexington
First Load of Wheat Delivered at White Deer
Walter Hodges, prominent local farmer, delivered the first load of new wheat to Farmers Elevator Company in White Deer on June. The test weighed 58 pounds and priced at 77 cents per bushel. Hodges reports better yield than expected as several carloads have arrived and been shipped out, with few farmers selling yet while elevators hold wheat awaiting a better market.
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White Deer
Walter Hodges
Farmers Elevator Company
Hodges
Weigh Suspension Of Mexico Silver Mines
The Associated Press reports in Mexico City on June 18 that leading silver mining groups consider shutting down about six mines due to low silver prices. An estimated 2,000 miners would be laid off, with Real Del Monte reducing by 500, San Rafael Y Anexas by 430, and Minera De Panucho Nazareno Y Catasillos planning total suspensions. Parley, a longtime fan favorite, is noted for delivering value to his supporters.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Real del Monte
San Rafael Y Anexas
Minera de Panucho
Nazareno Y Catasillos
Moore County highway bonds spark strong voter push
In Dumas Moore County votes Saturday on a 400000 bond to pave highways and fund a new courthouse. Local boosters led rallies at Middlewell schoolhouse with remarks from Noel McDade and W W Chilton stressing federal aid prospects and county benefits while predicting growth, new rail lines, and wider regional impact.
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Amarillo
Colorado
Palo Duro School
Moore County
Moore County Bonds Could Cut Highway Costs
Dumas residents walk and press for a new church and school as Moore County prepares a bond election Saturday. If approved, locals pay just one thirtieth of highway paving costs because the state covers half and many county taxes are paid by non residents.
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Moore County
Dairy meet draws large LaMesa crowd at Hester farm
A June 18 gathering on Ernest Hester's farm near La Mesa drew 53 farmers, nine Lamesa business leaders, and 10 women for a two hour dairy meeting. Dr. J. McClain urged legume crops and lower production costs while W W Evans emphasized keeping production records and cost analysis. Speakers included J L Shoemaker O Donnell banker O B Norman Lamesa banker H L Gantz Farm and Ranch K M Renner dairy dept Texas Tech Lubbock and Mr Hester.
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Lamesa
Ernest Hester
J. €. McClain
Dawson County
W. W. Evans
J. L. Shoemaker
O’donnell
O. B. Norman
H. L. Gantz
K. M. Renner
Tech College
Lubbock
Mr. Hester
Raleigh
Floydada to publish first city directory
Floydada prepares its first city directory with Rev. Claud Wingo in charge. The comprehensive edition, detailing Floydada and Floyd County, will be ready for distribution by July 1. The project marks a milestone for the town’s civic records.
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Floydada
Claud Wingo
First Christian Church of
Floydade
Floyd County
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