Norris Launches Fund Drive Ahead of Trial in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth on October 4 Rev. J Frank Norris launches a defense fund as his murder trial nears in District Court. He faces murder charges in the July 17 shooting of lumberman D E Chipps in Norris’s study. Norris claims opposition funds will reach 100000 if needed and cites radio support and a 4000-strong church audience.
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Fort Worth
Texas
J. Frank Norris
Astor
First Baptist Church
Noris
Norris
Texas and Southern Baptist Convention
D. E. Chipps
Frank Norris
Lhech Auditorium
Cotton Palace in Waco to Feature Free Second Week Shows
The 1926 Texas Cotton Palace in Waco plans a free second week with Thavia Band and grand opera acts, coronation of the queen, royal reception, debutantes from Waco and the Southwest, and continued exhibits led by a notable Silver Fox display from Denver.
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Waco
Texas
Texas Cotton Palace
Thavia
Cotton Palace
Southwest
Greater
Geneseee Mountain
Denver
Colo
Milam County Baptist Meet at Rockdale October 7 8
The eighth annual session of Milam County Baptist Association gathers at First Baptist Church Rockdale Oct 7 8 with hundreds from 28 area churches. Dr J M Dawson pastor Waco to speak on the Co operative program Thursday afternoon, D J C Hardy Baylor College Belton to discuss Christian Education. Dinners served at the church and homes will be provided.
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J. A. Hall
Milam County Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
Rockdale
J. M. Dawson
Waco
D. J. C. Hardy
Baylor College
Belton
Church For All
W M U Auxiliary to Hold Annual Meeting October 6
Delegates and members of the W. M. U. auxiliary to the Milam County Baptist Association will meet for an all day and evening session on Wednesday October 6. Mrs. Leigh corresponding secretary of the W. M. U. of Texas will be the chief speaker.
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Milam County Baptist Association
Leigh
W. M. U. of Texas
Local residents visit Temple and Houston on Friday
Mesdames Fred Dierr and Bob Brown and Misses Helen and Nelta Dierr traveled to Temple Friday. Sheriff L L Blaylock also made a business trip to Houston Friday.
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Fred Dierr
Bob Brown
Helen
Nelta Dierr
Temple
L. L. Blaylock
Houston
Birthday Party For Cath erine Monroe And Dana Monroe
Mrs. Frank Monroe hosted a birthday party on her North Central Avenue lawn last Saturday from 4 to 6 pm for her children Cath erine six and Dana four. about one hundred forty children attended and played games supervised by Mrs. Monroe with pin the tail on the donkey a favorite. Maidie Watson won a barrel of candy. Two cakes with candles were served along with cream cones cake chewing gum and all day suckers. The event was enjoyed by all present.
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Frank Monroe
Catherine
Dana
North Central Avenue
Eight Thrilling Rides at Cotton Palace Amusements
In addition to twenty high class shows an amusement row will appear at the Cotton Palace Waco this year with eight rides and several fun houses. The exposition runs sixteen days beginning October 23.
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Thatia
Waco
Cotton Palace
Missionary Society Hears Federation Vote At Church
Monday afternoon the Woman's Missionary Society met at the church for a business meeting led by President Mrs. Howard Baskin. Federation of church societies was voted on and a nominating committee appointed for new officers. Fifteen members attended.
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Woman's Missionary Society
Howard Baskin
Federation of Church Societies
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Jorris
Cameron
United States Circus Corporation
Robbins Bros
BIG 4
RIN
Wild Animal
Ponca Bills
Wild West
Elistoric Review of America
Americas
Paul Revere
Washington
Grant
Rebt E. Lee
Abraham Lincoln
Calvin Coolidge
Matsuka
America
Orient
Capt
Thebor
Nero the Talking Sea
Fortell
Ashcraft
Tom Smith
Llores
Lulu P. Parr
Ropers
Bulldoggers
Olar Bears
Band of
Ees Pen
Foskizhemisat
Palace
Baptist OF County
County Association
Terry’s Plant
The
Federal Land Bank of
W. G. Gillis
Cameron National Farm Loan Association
Cameron, Texas
R.A. Tag
Henry F. Lippman
Mgr
Wrigley’s P. K
Wrigley
J. D. Dobbins
Missionary Society
First National Bank
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