We Need national Umpire By Raymond Pitcairn
A reader argues against weakening checks and balances by stripping Congress or the Supreme Court of powers. The piece cautions that adopting amendments to alter federal authority undermines foundational American principles. It recalls Washington and stresses harmony, honesty, industry, and frugality as core to national greatness.
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Raymond‘ Pitcairn
Blue ‘Eagle
A. A.A
Supreme Court
Congress
Washington
Earth
America
Europe
George Washington
Home Rule An American Tradition
Raymond Pitcairn argues that local self government is a core American liberty. He warns against centralized authority from appointed bureaus and court curbs. The piece stresses preserving powers for states and communities and cites a presidential quote on liberty and local governance.
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America
Supreme Court
Mrs Huffstutter Buried After Tuesday Death
Mrs Lucy Ada Huffstutter, 52, died at her Mills street home Tuesday night after years of illness. Funeral services were held at Whitley Funeral Home Wednesday at 3 p m with burial in Lindale Cemetery. She is survived by her husband S R Huffstutter, two daughters Mrs Luther Hickey and another unnamed daughter, and a son Plezzie Huffstutter.
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Lucy Ada Haffstutter
Mills Street
Whitley Puneval
Lindale
S. R. Hoftstutter
Luther Hickey
Availabe
Plezzie Huffstutter
Mrs C R Morgan Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Annie Randall Morgan prominent Bowie woman died at her home on Wednesday afternoon after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church with Rev T J Doss and other ministers officiating. Burial followed in East View cemetery Vernon. She was born September 21 1874 at Roxton Texas and lived in Vernon most of her life. She leaves her husband two daughters one son six brothers one sister and two grandchildren.
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Annie Randall Morgan
Bowie
First Baptist Church
T. J. Doss
Shawnee
Oklo
RE Bell
Decatur
A. C Turner
Eastern Star
Program of the Worker's Meeting at Brushey Creek Baptist Church
The Brushey Creek Baptist Church hosts a workers meeting on Tuesday February 4 with a schedule from 10:30 to 3:00. Devotional and talks cover The Holy Spirit before Pentecost regeneration empowering Christians and practical promotion methods. Dr F M McConnell leads a sermon and the Baptist Standard session.
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Worker’s Meeting
Brushey Creek Baptist Church
C Hicks
R. King
David
F M. McConnell
Baptist Standard
Dr McConnell
Dinner Hostesses Inez Rudy and Lillie Huff Host Evening
Misses Inez Rudy and Lillie Huff hosted a Sunday afternoon turkey luncheon at two o'clock with four courses. Sixteen guests were seated at four tables adorned with white and pink chrysanthemums. Mrs. David Warren read aloud, Mrs. W. R. Potter shared two memorable experiences, and Mrs. L. J. Purkey sang two songs. A guest speaker, Mrs. Mayer of Chicago, spoke on Federation. A physiology contest entertained the group. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Warren, W. R. Potter, C. Y. Cospy, L. D. Waltman, Harry Karsburg Norris, Walter Evans, Lynn Gartington, Paul Donald, L. J. Purkey, W. A. Flowers of Moline Illinois, F. R. Collard of Wichita Falls, the Mayor of Chicago, and Misses Berta Nott of Salido Colorado, Willie Lee Dickerman, and Viola Sikiner.
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Inez Rudy
Lillie Huff
David Warren
W. R. Potter
L. J. Purkey
Sylvia
F. R. Collard
Wichita Falls
Mayer
Chicago
W. R Potter
C. Y. Cospy
L. D. Waltman
Harry Karsburg
Norris
Walter Evans
Lynn Gartington
Paul Donald
L J Purkey
W A Flowers
Moline
Ilinois
Berta Nott
Salido
Colorado
Willie Lee Dickerman
Viola Sikin
Reynolds couple in Fort Worth and Sunset visit
Mr. and Mrs. A. Reynolds were in Fort Worth Saturday. Mrs. Dan L Martin and son Dan Lee visited Sunday with Mrs. Jo Martin in Sunset.
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Dan L Martin
Dan Lee
Jo Martin
Dr Gladys Cox Visits Fort Worth For Weekend with Daughter
Dr Gladys Cox spent the weekend in Fort Worth visiting her daughter Mrs V C Harris. The trip included family time and local court visits and a dinner with relatives in the city.
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Gladys Cox
Fort Worth
Mrs
V. C. Harris
Miss Lillie Huff at Southwestern Style Show in Dallas
Miss Lillie Huff attended the Southwestern Style Show held at Centennial Auditorium in Dallas on Tuesday night.
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Lillie Huff
Centennial Auditorium
Dallas
Eales Return After Two Week Oklahoma Visit
Mr and Mrs W A Eales returned Sunday to their Hobart Oklahoma home after a two weeks visit with Mr and Mrs Dale Eales.
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W. A. Eales
Hobart
Oklahoma
Dale Eales
Local Feed Store Advertises High Peanut Prices
Mr. and Mrs. Homer B. Latham spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Austin where Judge Ludge Latham has gone on business. W. H. Stephen's Feed Store advertises paying the highest market price for dry peanuts any day.
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W.H. Stephen
Homer B. Latham
Austin
Ludge Latham
W. H. Stephen
Fort Worth Visit By Steph ens and Miller Families
Mr and Mrs Hershel Stephens visited over the week with Mr and Mrs Charles Miller in Fort Worth.
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Mrs
Hershel Stephens
Mrs. Charles Miller
Fort Worth
Doctor Harris Visits Andersons and Reedys This Weekend
Dr. Calhoun Harris head of the Fine Arts Department at North Texas Agricultural College Arlington visits Mr and Mrs E K Anderson and Mr and Mrs John Reedy over the weekend.
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Calhoun Harris
E. K. Anderson
John Reedy
Harris
North Texas Agricultural College At
Arlington
Miss Estelle Miller Visits With Parents in Oklahoma
Miss Estelle Miller spent Friday and Saturday visiting in Oklahoma with her parents, according to local social notes. The outing highlights family time and regional travel.
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Estelle Miller
Oklahoma
Dr. Wright attends International Postgraduate Medical Assembly
Dr. E. W. Wright is attending the International Postgraduate Medical Assembly in San Antonio. The event gathers medical professionals for lectures and discussions on advances in medicine.
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E. W. Wright
San Antonio
Ben Allen Improves From Pneumonia At Bowie Clinic
Ben Allen of Ringgold shows improvement after pneumonia treatment at Bowie Clinic Hospital. He is listed in stable condition and receiving medical care from the Bowlie staff.
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Ben Allen
Ringgold
Bowie Clinic Hospital
Adamses of Sunset Welcome Baby Daughter
Mrs and Mrs B Adams of Sunset welcomed a new baby daughter Saturday morning at the Bowie Clinic Hospital.
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Mrs. B. Adams
Sunset
Bowie Clinic
Sister of Mrs H S Walker Dies
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Thweatt Billbro Texas pioneer were held at the First Methodist Church. She died at noon Wednesday at her sister Mrs H S Walker's home. Born Enon Alabama January 5 1851 she taught 45 years in Montague Clay and Jack counties and never missed a term for 18 years. She married W H Billbro in 1880. he died in 1888. Survived by two daughters Mrs H S Walker and Mrs O L Billbro and two grandchildren Kenneth and Katherine Walker.
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Anna Thweatt Billbro
Texas Pioneer
First Methodist Church
H.S. Walker
Billbro
Enon
Alabama
Texas
Leona
Leon County
Marquett
Montague
Clay
Jack Counties
W. H Billbro
C. D Billbro
H. S. Walker
City
O. L. Billbro
Duncan
Oklo
Kenneth Walker
Hobbs
New Mexico
Katherine Walker
Blairs Return From Wichita Falls Move In New Home
Mr and Mrs C C Blair returned last week from a weeks visit in Wichita Falls. They were accompanied by Mrs Blair's sister Mrs Leta Walker and Mr and Mrs Lee moved into their beautiful new home on Tarrant Street. This modern rock house was built by Mrs Paul Donald. Mr and Mrs J C Pirtle moved into the house formerly occupied by the Purkeys.
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Mrs. C C. Blair
Wichita Falls
Mrs. Blair
Mrs
Leta Walker
L/ee
Tarrant Street
Paul Donald
J. C. Pirtle
Purkeys
Wichita Falls and Chicago visitors in town for opera
Mrs. F. R. Collard of Wichita Falls and Mrs. Maver of Chicago visited Miss Inez Rudy Sunday. Mrs. W. A. Flowers and Miss Inez Rudy spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Dallas. Tuesday night they attended the grand opera.
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F. R. Collard
Wichita Falls
Mrs. Maver
Chicago
Inez Rudy
W. A. Flowers
Dallas
Mrs. Dan L. Martin and Mrs. Lynn Garlington in Port Worth
Mrs. Dan L. Martin and Mrs. Lynn Garlington spent Saturday in Port Worth visiting friends and enjoying the city.
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Dan L. Martin
Lynn Garlington
Port Worth
I. L. Chandler Visits With Family Over Weekend
Bulger Major has returned to Ariington to resume college work after visiting during mid term examinations with his parents Mr and Mrs D M Major.
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Bulger Major
Ariington
D. M. Major
Mrs N L Self Confined to Home by Illness
Friends of Mrs N L Self regret to learn she is confined to her home due to illness and wishes for her speedy recovery.
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N. L. Self
Mrs J D Berry of Ringgold Admitted for Treatment
Mrs J D Berry of Ringgold entered Bowie Clinic Hospital Saturday for treatment at the facility.
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J. D. Berry of
Ringgold
Bowie Clinic
Golden and Latham Couples Spend Sunday in Fort Worth
Mr and Mrs Wayne Golden and Mr and Mrs Curtis Latham spent Sunday in Fort Worth, enjoying a day away from home with family and friends.
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Wayne Golden
Mrs
Curtis Latham
Fort Worth
Volleyball Team Wins Two of Three at Nocona
Friday night the Nocona volleyball squad played three games on the road. They won two of the three with Ruth Latham Dorothy Nichols Margaret Cady Geraldine Willett Margarette Hall Earline Hall and Irene McCorkle in the lineup. Coach Miss Alleen Burgess led the group with additional travelers Ollie Foreman Mary Jo Watson Frances Gibson O’Norlan Edwards Thomas Whitecotton Valen Anderson Jno O’Neal and C A Reynolds.
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Nocona
Ruth Latham
Dorothy Nichols
Margaret Cady
Geraldine Willett
Marquarette Hall
Earline Hall
Irene McCorkle
Miss Alleen Burgess
Ollie Foreman
Mary Jo Watson
Frances Gibson
O’norlan Edwards
Thomas Whitecotton
Valen Anderson
Jno. O’neal
C. A. Reynolds
Friday Night Bowie and Stone Volleyball at High School
Friday night Bowie and Stone will play volleyball at the high school auditorium.
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Bowie and
Stone. Org
Mrs Paul Donald Spends Monday in Wichita Falls
Mrs Paul Donald spent Monday in Wichita Falls, visiting local attractions and meeting with friends during a short civic visit in the North Texas city.
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Paul Donald
Wichita Falls
Annie Kitchens Visits Bowie for Niece Christine Chaviers Funeral
Miss Annie Kitchens of Wichita Falls spent Friday and Saturday in Bowie visiting relatives and attended the funeral of her little niece Christine Chaviers on Friday afternoon. Friends report Dorothy Sue Roach, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tyson Roach, is recovering from pneumonia.
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Annie Kitchens
Wichita Falls
Bowie
Christine Chaviers
Dorothy Sue Roach
Tyson Roach
Roach Family Weekend Visit Spent in Blue Grove
Mr and Mrs E W Roach of Blue Grove spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Tyson Roach.
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E. W. Roach
Blue Grove
Mrs
Tyson Roach
Decatur Man Spends Weekend With Aunt in Visit
Cecil Dodds of Decatur spent the weekend with his aunt Mrs. D. B. Benson, returning home after the visit.
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Cecil Dodds of
Decatur
D. B. Benson
Olney teacher Miss Fannie Bail visits with her parents
Miss Fannie Mae Bail, a teacher in Olney schools, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W W Bail, returning to her classroom duties afterward.
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Fannie Mae Bail
Olney
W. W. Bail
Miss Virginia Sparks Student at Fort Worth
Miss Virginia Sparks, a student at TWC Fort Worth, spent time with Mr and Mrs A D Sparks.
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Virginia Sparks
T. W C
Fort Worth
A. D. Sparks
D. B. Benson Returns to Austin After Visit
D B Benson came back to Austin on Sunday following a period away. Details of the trip are not given in the available text.
Dodd and Decatur visitors call on Mrs Benson Sunday
Mr and Mrs F KR Dodd J I McDaniel and Mack Longley of Decatur visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs D B Benson.
Fort Worth Woman Visits Mrs Eidson on Sunday
Miss Katherine Gunnip of Ft Worth visited Sunday with Mrs J S Eidson.
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Katherine Gunnip
Ft. Worth
J.S. Eidson
Mr and Mrs Harry Erwin Visit Mineral Wells Fort Worth
Mr and Mrs Harry Erwin visited Mineral Wells on Saturday and were in Fort Worth on Sunday as reported in local society notes.
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Harry Erwin
Mineral Wells
Fort Worth
Wichita Falls visitors meet A. R. Sotherland couple
Mr and Mrs Billy Smith of Wichita Falls visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs A R Sotherland, sharing a brief social call.
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Billy Smith
Wichita Falls
A. R. Southerland
Miss Artie Brown Returns Home From Hospital Stay
Friends of Miss Artie Brown report she has returned to her Park Spring home after a two week hospital stay in Fort Worth. Her health is greatly improved.
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Artie Brown
Park Spring
Fort Worth
Oklahoma City Man Visits Fort Worth Relatives
Edgar McKenzie of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with relatives here and left Monday for Fort Worth to visit more relatives.
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Edgar McKenzie
Oklahoma City
Fort Worth
Mrs Julian Stroud and Daughter Visit Relatives in Electra
Mrs Julian Stroud and her young daughter Mary Virginia traveled to Electra on Sunday to visit relatives.
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Julian Stroud
Mary Virginia
Electra
Western Union Manager Takes Two Week Vacation
J A Frazier manager of the Western Union telegraph company leaves Tuesday for a two weeks vacation at his home in Haskell. Mr Yant of Seymour relieves Mr Frazier in the office here during his absence.
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J. A. Frazier
Western Union Telegraph Company
Haskell
Mr. Yant
Seymour
Mr. Frazier
Lake Charles Man Visited Nearby Relatives on Weekend
Horace Ayres of Lake Charles Louisiana spent Sunday with relatives in town and was enroute to Oklahoma on business.
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Horace Ayres
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Oklahoma
J W Biggerstaff Visits Austin on Business
J W Biggerstaff spent a few days this week on business in Austin.
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J. W. Biggerstaff
Austin
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R. Huffstutter
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W. H Thorn
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I. L. Chandler
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