Helen Jepson rises from radio fame to Metropolitan debut
The article highlights Helen Jepson born in Titusville Pennsylvania rising from radio stardom to appear with the Metropolitan Opera as Helene in The Pasha's Garden. It notes her Curtis Institute training, beauty, and early career path from sales to phonograph work and radio singing.
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Miss Jepson
Radio Beauty
Titusville
Curtis Institute of Music
Philadelphia
The
Metropolitan
Helene
Tenture
Mise Jepson
Noah Beery's Rise From Rags to Riches and a Bid for Debt
The Missouri farm boy turned actor rose from selling papers to Hollywood success after paying an $8,000 medical debt for his baby. He later owned a trout reserve and a mansion, then faced a $2,000 lawsuit over unpaid medical bills and legal fees.
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Noah Beery
New York
Hollywood
Beery
Missouri
William A. Brady
Bethany Speaks At M E Program On Church School Day
Prof C M Bethany principal of Bowie elementary and 14 year Methodist Sunday school superintendent spoke at First Methodist Sunday School on Church School Day. He outlined church school goals worship fellowship study recreation evangelism and missionary work and noted the Texas Conference Board of Education policies. Beginners and Primary departments presented songs with piano accompaniment.
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FE. R. Bryant
C. M. Bethany
Bowie
Methodist Sunday School
Bethany
Jesus
Church School
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Texas Conference Board of Education
W. EB. Paulson
H. T. Downard
BE. W. Bullock
Plan Conference of Pastors and Laymen At A M College
Rev. Robert L. Jackson says the Pastors and Laymen Conference linked with the Partners Short Course at A and M College will surpass last year. Leaders from denominations and rural experts will speak, with April 16 set for reveal work discussions and invitations flooding in from across the state.
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A. and M. College
Robert L. Jackson
Jackson
Port Isabel Opens Shipments April 22
Port Isabel announces the opening of shipments on April 22 at the port. The notice notes the facility will begin handling goods from Witney County and related shipments as part of the spring schedule.
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Port Isabel
Port Tisabel
Port Isabeel
Witney County
Hearne Women Set May City Hall Meeting
Hearne News notes Mrs. Norman L. McCarver sends greetings to Mesdames R. L. Green O. G. Hudson I. D. Hall B. W. Brashear T. F. Brashear J. H. Moss and W. C. Bishop. The next monthly meeting will be held at the city hall the first week of May.
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R. L. Green
O. G. Hudson
I. D. Hall
B. W. Brashear
T. F. Brashear
J. H. Moss
W. C. Bishop
City Hall
R. H. Ballinger
Paul Jones
W. D. Smith
W. H. Vick
F. L. Wood
H. N. Tinker
W. H. Bivin
Norman L. McCarver
Frances Wilkerson
Mrs. Patterson
Calvert
Plan To Ordain Episcopal Deacon As Priest Friday
In Hearne on Friday Bishop Clinton S. Quin of Houston will ordain Rev. H. N. Tinker of Calvert to the priesthood after his July ordination as a deacon. Tinker leads St. Philip's Hearne and Epiphany Calvert, with about 125 clergy, laymen and friends expected. Lunch by the Women's Auxiliary will be served on Magnolia Street.
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Hearne
Clinton S. Quin
Houston
H. N. Tinker
Calvert
Tinker
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
Epiphany Church
Women's Auxiliary
W. A. Wilkerson
Magnolia Street
Hearne Men Seek Improvement of Highway 6
Hearne residents and county officials circulated in Austin to press for improvements to Highway No. 6. Delegations from Robertson county towns joined attendees from Calvert Franklin Marlin Bryan Reagan and Waco to support the project.
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Hearne
Plan Improvement Hearne Cemetery Initiates Immediately
Hearne April 4 The Norwood Cemetery Association met at city hall Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in regular monthly session. Secretary Mrs O G Radsem A was present.
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Hearne Cemetery
Accident Fatal To Ex Resident Hearne Tuesday
Luther Wilkerson aged 44 was killed in an accident while working with a construction crew in New Mexico. Former Hearne resident, he lived in McCamey Texas. Funeral planned in McCamey. Surviving wife five children mother two sisters five brothers.
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W. D. Blackstone
Hyne
Ed Vaughn
Ert
H. W. Gpnnon
J. C. Wilkerson
Joe Wilkerson
Willard Wilkerson
Raymond Wilkerson
Two Men Elected To Hearne School Board
Hearne Texas election results show Dr. S. J. Alexander leading with 264 votes and H. H. Hetzler close behind with 234 for seats on the Hearne Independent School District Board. Final tallies list J. T. Hamilton at 128 and A. W. Klement at 123.
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Hearne
Hearne Independent School District Board
S. J. Alexander
H. H. Hetzler
J. T. Hamilton
A. W. Klement
Old Car License Brings Jail To Negro Bootlegger
April 8 Hearne report notes Shug Cole, referred to as the Cole, held in jail. Brief local item mentions a bootlegging case tied to an old car license and a negress labeled as bootlegger in Hearne.
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Hearne
Bible Influence In Art Topic Of Shakespeare Club
In Hearne on April 5 Mesdames Hamilton and Baughn hosted Shakespeare Club members at the Hamilton home. Mrs. Ballinger led the Bible program with assistants on Art, Literature, Songs and Music. Guests included Mrs. Fox, Mrs. Silverman and Mrs. Cochran.
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R. L. Green
J. T. Hamilton
C. G. Barrow
Henry Wilson, Jr
Leu Oliver
Elsie Ely
J. W. Horlock
Mesdames
Howard Fox
Jakie Silverman
Carl Cochran
Marlin
Hearne Girl to Wed Bryan Man Here Monday
Hearne Texas April 5. Anna Rosine Rodell will marry Curtis Eugene Mathis at First Methodist church Hearne April 15 at 9 30 in the morning. Miss Rodell, Hearne native, teaches music and works in a C W A office. Mathis works at First State Bank Bryan. They will live in Bryan after a short wedding trip.
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Bryan Man
John Rodell
Anna Rosine
Curtis Eugene Mathis
First Methodist Church
Texas
Miss Rodell
Hearne High School
Baylor College
Belton
Mathis
First State Bank and Trust Company
Bryan
Son Montgomery Ballinger Injured in Naval Academy Practice
Mrs. R H Ballinger reports her son Montgomery Ballinger, a U S Naval Academy student, sustained a broken nose during spring football training. The injury is not serious and he hopes to leave the hospital soon.
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Hearne
R. H. Ballinger
Montgomery
U. S. Naval Academy
Revival Started At 1st Baptist McGahey Led
Hearne Texas April 5 Rev W H Joyner of San Antonio was to conduct revival services at the 1st Baptist Church led by McGahey The article notes the revival opening and the visiting evangelist assigned to lead it. Roy Lewis Moss Jr Celebrates Birthday
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1St Baptist
McGahey
Birth and engagement notices from Hearne Texas
Born to Mr and Mrs Frank Smith of New York City a son on April 4 Mrs Smith known in Hearne as Rebecca Silverman The engagement of J J Hall Jr and Maurine Buttrell of Houston announced with Hall having Hearne ties Also notes on dinner guests Rev H N Tinker Calvert and Rev W Marmion Taylor attending at the Hall home.
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J. C. Waltman
Texas Ginners Associator
Dallas
F. E. Hoefer
Hearne
Frank Smith
New York City
J. J. Hall, Jr
Maurine Buttrell
Houston
H. N. Tinker
Calvert
W. Marmion
Taylor
P. B. Hall
Legalized beer move fails in Swisher County
Tulsa April 9. Swisher county rejected the legalized sale of 3.2 beer by a three to one vote in a special election. Beer opponents carried 13 precincts while one precinct tied. Total vote was 229 for and 720 against.
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Tulsa
Swisher County
Typewriter Second Sheets Sold At Eagle Office
Residents are informed that typewriter second sheets are available for purchase at the Eagle office. The notice highlights convenient access for writers and clerks seeking extra pages.
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Eagle
Coaching School to Open July 12 at Sam Houston
Huntsville April 8 The athletic council of Sam Houston State Teachers College announced the First Annual Coaching School to be held in Huntsville July 12 to 18 under Coach J W Jones. Courses cover first aid injury care training and fundamentals of football basketball and track by nationally known experts with special East Texas rates.
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Huntsville
Athletic Council
Sam Houston State Teachers College At
J. W. Jones
East Texas
Sam Houston
For Sale 100 Cows and Calves by Hereford Sires in Texas
About 100 cows mostly red and off colors with over 30 calves by side. Cows of good age with white face or mottled faced calves except four. All sired by registered Hereford bulls. Cold blooded cows. Contact R. L. Batte Cameron Texas.
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Cameron
Texas
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