Private Poll Shows Securities Bill Won't Pass House
Washington reports indicate a private poll shows the securities bill cannot pass the House. The measure would grant the Securities Commission authority to dissolve holding companies rather than require their abolition by 1942. House leaders plan to push the death sentence on the floor amid hesitancy in party ranks. The Senate passed the provision by one vote. remaining items on utilities taxation and regulatory language loom for action next week.
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Washington
Vate
Holl
Roosevelt
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Securities Commission
House
Senate
Utiity
Commerce Committee
Congress
Vernon Texas Social Notes Update
Friendly visits and travel details fill the Vernon Texas social page. Mr and Mrs Wade Perkins host Misses Bisgerstaff on West 8th street while Norma McDougal heads to Dallas to see Aunt Mrs J C Lewis. Mrs Al Sidler of Carlisle Ark arrives to visit Rev S R Smith and family. Tom Hodge returns home after appendicitis surgery at Sherman hospital and is recovering well. Editor Ashley Evans returns briefly to the office before going back to hospital. Major and Mrs F R Lafferty and children Lucile Dorothy Ann and Fred Jr depart Fort Leavenworth Kansas after visits with Dr and Mrs C A Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Perkins
Vernon, T.xas
Misses Bisgerstaff
West 8Th Street
F. R. Lafferty
Lucile
Dorothy Ann
Fred, Jr
C. A. Gray
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Dirty Best Sellers Cause Immorality Says Professor
Urbana Tl June 21. English professor E C Baldwin of the University of Illinois argues that best selling books have corrupted morals over the last two decades. He blames the intestinal school of fiction and says defenses based on honesty are outweighed by the harm books cause to civilizational values.
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Ficton
Bridegroom of One Week Killed In Plane Crash
In Pampa Texas Tom Keenan 26, bridegroom of less than a week and transport pilot, died instantly when his plane crashed into a wheat field near the town. Pat Loving of Wellington was fatally injured. he died hours after the crash. Keenan had married last Sunday. Witnesses reported the motor failed about 100 feet above ground and the craft went into a dive.
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Pampa
Texas
Tom Keenan
Keenan
Here
Pat Loving
Wellington
Loving
San Antonio
Bystander Sues Over Glass Hurling Incident in Palestine
In Palestine Texas on June 21 an innocent bystander R C Platzer 22 filed a $100000 damages suit in District Court claiming A L Temple railroad engineer threw a glass during a heated argument at a cafe. Platzer alleges injuries to his back and right area while Temple is named in the petition as the assailant and owner of oil holdings.
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Palestine
Texas
R. C. Platzer
A. L. Temfir
Long Lake
Temple
Joe Burkhead
Platzey
North and South Dakota claim lowest U S death rate
A compilation notes health and economic statistics from 1930s to 1940s. It cites state injury rates, rail and auto fatalities per miles, cosmetics usage, national wealth growth, horse stables in New York, wheat crop outlook, women’s work limits, Buckingham Palace value, and farm land use for feed. It reflects varied public data and industry notes from Pathfinder and NB.C.
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North
South Dakota
Alexander Hamilton Institute
United States
New York City
Buckingham Palace
Pathfinder
East Indian Dr Morandhi to Speak in Bonham Church
Dr J B S Morandhi, associate of Gandhi, will preach at New Home Baptist Church colored in Bonham Sunday evening June 23. He will speak on At the Forks of the Road and Know No Which Way to Go. The next day he lectures on The Life of the Malay and Actual Conditions in British India. Morandhi, former supervisor of Missionary Education for Indian and Northeast Africa, speaks seventeen languages and sixty nine dialects and holds seven degrees.
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Viahstma Gandhi
India
J. B.S. Ss Morandhi
New Home Baptist Church
Morana
British India
British India.” Dr. Morandh
Indian
Africa
Oxford
England
Glasow
Scotland
Alexandria
Egyni
Berlin
Germany
Buren
Switzland
I. H. Lyons
T. E. Bracksen
Sheriff Chaffin Heads South in Forgery Case
Deputy Wayman Johnson and Constable Geo Elam join Sheriff Chaffin in Dallas to pursue Claude Yeargan charged with forgery. They also seek Warrant suspect Co W Alien wanted in burglary from Sandy Point in Southeast Texas. The criminal docket opens Monday morning.
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Chaffin
Dallas
Claude Yeargan
Wayman Johnson
Geo. Elam
Sandy Point
Texas
Co. W. Alien
Railway Coach Taken Off Never Hauled Passenger
Beaumont June 21 The Southern Pacific Railroad seeks state commission approval to discontinue a mixed train coach that never hauled passengers. A hearing before Secretary C E Peter heard witnesses to the fact and estimated annual operating costs at about 600 dollars.
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Beaumont
Southern Pacific Railroad
State Railroad Commission
C. E. Peter
Mule driver escapes as lightning kills animal
Italy Texas June 21 Mrs Ed Embrey narrowly escaped death when lightning struck a cultivator killing the mule hitched to it. The second mule was knocked down but not killed. Mrs Embrey was badly shocked but not seriously injured.
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Italy
Texas
Ed Embrey
Fannin Men Enlist in Army
The Army recruiting office in Paris reports James M Bailey of Cooper Texas and Frank Carver have enlisted and are assigned to Fort Bliss El Paso Texas in the cavalry More recruits are needed as the army expands on foot.
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Fannin
Army Recruiting Office
Paris
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Texas
Cavalry
James M. Bailey
Cooper
Frank Carver
Dust Claims Attic Damage From Spring Storms
Irwin Flewellins reports attic damage due to heavy dust from spring storms. He argues wind caused the collapse while the insurer disputes coverage under emergency provisions.
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Ciy. Kus
Irwin Flewellins
Waymen
Tps
Irish potato crop ships end season in county
Pittsburg reports the potato shipping week closes with Timc as shipped and a closing price of 65c per 100 pounds celd. The crop faced serious hindrances from late spring droughts. Church notices and local society items appear, including First Presbyterian and First Baptist services and a young literary society event.
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Pittsburg
Picnic Time and Cheese Spreads for Summer Meals
June picnics around the river invite simple, generous meals. Stock a pantry with cream cheese spreads such as pimento, pickle relish, pineapple, Roquefort, and Old English. Ready sandwiches pair with olives, cold meats, potato salad, and options like cream cheese with jelly, bacon, or dates for easy outdoor dining.
Religious Services and Schedules for Local Churches
Local churches announce Sunday services and weekly programs. Nunnelee Methodist reports a pastor's sermon on Youth and Old Age with a midweek fellowship. Clark Memorial outlines Sunday school and YM/WMS meetings. Calvary Baptist lists services and church leaders. Church of Christ Bible School lists worship hours. Nazarene notes Sunday School 9:45 and multiple services with midweek prayer and WMS. All invite public worship.
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First Presbyterian Church
Fred Jonn
J. G. Warner
First Methodist Church Church School
John R. Spivey
Epworth League
Woman's Misionary Society Monay
Woman's Missionary Society
Oxveci
Clinton L. Bowen
First Christian Church
Cnuch
Moses
Nunnelee
Church School
W. R. Holder
Clark Memorial Methodist Church
Earl Turner
Young People’s Department
Edwin Henegar
Bartley
J. M. Webb
Calvary Baptist Church
Bernard Boyd
Church of Christ Bible School
Baptist W. M. S. Social at Fret Baptist Church
The W M S of the Fret Baptist Church will meet in social session Monday June 24 at the home of Misses Kate and Birdie Linscomb on East Ninth Street.
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Baptist
W. M.S
The
Fret Baptist Church
Kate
Birdie Linscomb
East Ninth Street
Card of Thanks for Mollie Griffin and family
The Fox and Fox family and others express gratitude for kindness during Mollie Griffin's illness and death. Names listed include Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Fox, Mrs. D. C McLaury, Mr. and Mrs C RP Sansom, and Dr and Mrs J MM Donaldson and families. COURT MOVES Supreme Court holds final session in Capitol chamber. Next fall Justices convene in new building.
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Mollie Griffin
W. M. Fox and
Famey
D. C McLauriy
C RP. Sansom
J. MM. Donaldson
Capitol
Better Business Shown in Dunn and Bradstreet Review
Dunn and Bradstreet footage notes improving trade signals with broader merchandise distribution and manufacturing stability. The report cites easing hesitation, money readily seeking investments, and growing consumer demand, boosting wholesale and retail activity as summer shopping rises.
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Dunn and Bradstreet
New York
Dunn Bradstreet
Grove No 1527 meeting at W O W hall entertains visitors
The Grove No 1527 session at W O W hall was led by Guardian Josie Downing. Secretary Fannie Magouirk reported on a District convention in Abilene Texas on June 6. Myrtle Carpenter won the evening’s prize. A visitor from Lubbock Lodge spoke about lodge work. Two men visited Circle Home in Sherman and shared inspiring observations. Addie Hamlin, manager, is in Alabama tending her mother whose condition worsened.
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W. O. W. Hall
Josie Downing
Fannie Magouirk
Abilene
Texas
Myrtle Carpenter
Lubbock Lodge
Pansy Lee
Lubbock
Circle Home
Sherman
Pist
Addie Hamlin
Alabama
Work on Highway 5 in Honey Grove to Resume
Raymond Lane, county works supervisor, said labor is expected to be available July 1 to resume Highway 5 work in Honey Grove. He noted no official statement, but indicated the federal work program should open about the first of the month and place this project near the top of the list, per Honey Grove Signal Citizen.
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Raymond Lane
Fannin County
Honey Grove
Civil airplanes carry 1.86 million passengers for year
United States civil aircraft carried 1,859,031 passengers in the last year with 461,743 on a given airline.
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United States
Shheatld Airlines
Treasury deficit narrows from January forecast
The treasury deficit at year end, June 20, is estimated under 3.5 billion dollars, down from an January forecast near 5 billion. The revised estimate reflects lower outlays and stronger revenues than initially projected.
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Treasury
Honest Lawyer Wanted Ad Draws Optimistic Attention
In the Kansas City Star an advertisement seeks an honest lawyer signaling rising optimism. The note upbeat tone hints at renewed confidence and local business revival amid broader reopening signals.
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Kansas City Star
Jeaps and Bounds
Thomaston iGa
Times
Bonham Golfers Head to Sherman Sunday Tournament
Bonham golfers plan a 70 player Sunday afternoon match in Sherman after a prior Bonham visit ended with a close defeat. The Bonham contingent includes Joh Martin Halsell Dr Birgers Massey Jr Paul Hendrix Ai ling Joe Hrdlicka Dick Sam K Steger Neil Williams Roy Eugene Risser Jr John Chariss Halsell Basil Gibson McRae Reid Spiro Jr Joe and John Peeler Henderson.
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Bonham Golf
Sherman
Bonham Sewage
1Eam
Ament
Tomorro
Bonham
Trin
Joh Martin Halsell
Dr. Birgers
Massey Jr
Paul Hendrix
Joe Hrdlicka
Dick Sam K. Steger
Neil Williams
Roy Eugene Risser,Jr
John Chariss Hal
Average girth of live oak in sey period 17.3 inches
Records show the average girth of a live oak tree during a sey period reaching 17.3 inches in circumference.
New Arrivals in Stem Ware at Brannon's
Brannon's announces new arrivals in stem ware featuring a full pattern assortment for table settings. The shop highlights decorative patterns and matching glassware to enhance entertaining spaces.
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Newton
ACME
Loreco
Lerece
I E. Moore
Branch
Mer
Brannon’s
Commissioners’ Court
Commissioners Court
Smith S. Lipscomb
Brannon’'s
F. R. Elkins& Son
China
Annon
Norma McDougal
J.C. Lewis
al Sidler
Carlisle, Ark
S. R. Smith
Harry
Tom Hodge
Ashley Evans
Evans
Verybody’ S
Service
Brannon's
Court House News
Francis Bale
Mule Driver
Escapfs
Lightning
Literary Solution
Boulder
Colo
University of Colorado
OSEE
Brannon
Trinity Episcopal Church
Trinity
Harold G Hennesy
A. W. Wainwright
Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
BT. U
Kate Lipstomb
R Smith
Marye Dahnke
Kraft Cheese Institute
Firestone Tires
van Zandt Bros
East 4Th Street
J. E. Fender
Church of the Nazarene Sunday School
N. Y. PS
Floyd W, Akin
Gibson Instruments
Woodmen Circle News
Earl Fit
Hassell Mo
Company
Bonham, Texas
Humble Velvet
McDowell Auto Supply
South Main St
Smith-Moore-Williams
Bonham Building & Loan Assn
J. Lowrey
Secry T
Texas Telephone Company
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