Former Legion Head Seeks U S Senate Seat in Texas
Alvin Owsley, a former Texas American Legion leader, opened his Senate campaign at the Denton court house square. He pledges loyalty to the Democratic ticket, favors direct farm relief, crop loans, and strict enforcement of laws, and outlines positions on tariff, prohibition, labor, and national defense. Born 1888 in Denton, he served in the 33rd Texas Legislature and as Denton county and district attorney. He later joined the army and chaired the Americanization committee of the American Legion.
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Alvin Owsley
United States Senate
World Peace
Owsley
Denton
Texas
Court of Criminal Appeals
The
American Legion
Knowledge Quiz Column From an Old Newspaper Page
A weekly quiz lists fifteen questions with answers. Topics include wonders, wood types, cities, capitals, air mail rates, X rays, Olympic origins, disasters, and famous inventions, with answers invoking Wireless, Akron, 41800, 1000 B C, and scientists like Rontgen and Marconi.
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United States
Washington
David
Jersalem
Solomon's Temple
Chicago
China
Texas
Pioneer J R Wilder 77 Dies in Gano Community
J R Wilder a Bastrop County pioneer born 1851 in South Carolina died at his home in the Gano community last week. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Retreat church conducted by Rev Oyle. Interment followed in Pleasant Retreat cemetery. He married Mary Agnes Pearson in 1875 and eight of their ten children survive. His wife died about eight years ago.
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J. R. Wilder
Gano
Pleasant Retreat Church
Rev. Oyle
Christian Church of
Christian Endeavor Meeting Topics and Roll Call
A church youth gathering covers a missionary current event and daily prayers. Leader Doris Adams leads, with personal problems discussed by Edna Radtke and Althea Dickens on missions in Africa. Mizpah group gathers for reflection.
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Doris Adams
Edna Radtke
Africa
Althea Dickens
Mizpah
Presbyterian Auxiliary Circles Study Old Testament Women
The Presbyterian Auxiliary held four study meetings on Women of the Old Testament. Circle one with Mrs. C. W. Lawrence had seven members, Circle two with Mrs. Dan Tyson had four, Circle three with Mrs. A. F. Mitchell had six, and Circle four with Mrs. A. E. Green had two. Hostesses served varied refreshments, including cake and coffee.
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Presbyterian Auxiliary
Circle One
C. W. Lawrence
Circle Two
Dan Tyson
Circle Three
A. F. Mitchell
Circle Four
A. E. Green
Arrival of Nettie Elora Gilliland at Baird Texas
Cards announce the birth of Nettie Elora to Mr. and Mrs. Royce Gilliland at their home in Baird Texas on January 28 1928 Mrs Gilliland is formerly Miss Stella Carter
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Cameron
Nettie Elora
Royce Gilliland
Baird
Texas
Gilliland
Stella Carter
Mission study and district meeting activities at local church
A health nurse in Cameron who made her home with Mrs S M Burns is remembered by many here. The ladies of the church held a Mission study led by Mrs John Denson. Plans were discussed to entertain delegates for the Sunday School District meeting held here Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Cameron
S. M. Burns
John Denson
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Galvez Hotel
S. J. Slocomb
Galveston, Texas
L. R. Carter
Certified Public Accountant
Rockdale
Peter Company
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U. S. Senate
Ional
al Smith
Houston
Star of Democracy
India
Akron
Ohio
Philadelphia
Senate
Ellis
Greece
Marconi
England
O.K
Cameron, Texas
Christian Endeavor
Green Produce Co
Chevrolet Otor Company
Service
Chevrolet
Coleman Chevrolet Company
Baylor Choral Club
YOE High School
Arthur Gaguy-Cote
Marian James
Alvin
Elsie Borden
Avis Calvin
Graham
Mary South Summers
Nacogdoches
Yee High Dramatic Club
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