Booth Decides to Remain as Pastor of First Church
The First Baptist Church of McKinney voted to keep Dr Booth as pastor amid a call from Beaumont. A church conference praised his leadership and Mrs Booth, and McKinney deacons urged rejection of the Beaumont call to preserve spiritual life locally. The decision followed a formal resolution read by J Carlisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
First Church
First Baptist Church
Beaumont
Roo
McKinney
Joe. Crouch
J. Carlisle
Dr Tooth
Sy. Perry Berrus
T KB. I
Texas
First Baptist Church of
MckKinney
Dell Brethers
Hureh
Collin County
North Texas
Church In Conference
Baptist Church
Dr. and
Mirs
God
Lovingly
J. Pp. Crouch
Ll. J. Truett
W. Ss. Smith
Carlisle
Wallace to Lecture on Education at Kelly School
The Rev W W Wallace pastor of First Christian church will speak at Kelly school house between Anna and Weston on Saturday night June 21 on Higher Education. He is popular in the area and expected to draw a large audience. A T Rogers of Princeton visited McKinney Sunday afternoon with his sister and son who recently moved there for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wallace
First Christian Church
Kelly School House
Anna and
Weston
Wallace
Our County
A. T. Rogers
Princeton
McKinney
Ben Holland
F. F E. Rogers
Warvey Baugh
County canning demonstrations scheduled across venues
Miss Viola Pool, County Home Demonstration Agent in McKinney Texas, invites locals to attend a series of canning demonstrations June 17 through June 26 at multiple towns including Lebanon Frisco Rock Hill Princeton Lovejoy Verona Blue Ridge Chambersville Ash Grove Melissa Plano Rhea Mills Alla School and Plano. Demonstrations cover canning vegetables and fruits and fireless cooker use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Rock Hill
Ning
Verona
Blue Ridge
Chambersville
Ash Grove
Melissa
Plano
Rhea Mills
Alla
Miss Viola Pool
McKinney
Texas
Grandma Watts Dies at 91 in McKinney
Mrs. J B Watts died at 91 years 1 month 12 days at her son Charley Watts home in McKinney. Funeral at 4 PM at Charley Watts residence. Burial at Pecan Grove Cemetery. Grandmother Watts lived in McKinney 64 years and was known among old settlers. She joined First Christian Church in 1881 or 82 and was a faithful member. Her passing is described with reverence and reminiscences of family and faith. Miss Olean Tokey has returned home from Texas Christian University Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
J. Watts
Elid. KR. J. Hort
BE. B. Fincher
Pecan Grove
Grandma Watts
McKinney
George M. Watts
Watts
Joplin
Collin County
Jas. Faris
Callinger
Will
Tom
Jesse
Christ
Fifteen Years Ago Today in McKinney Local Dispatch
A report recalls a strange animal resembling a Mexican lion seen east of Wilmeth’s pen. hunts with dogs yielded no trace. Joe D. McKinney prepares to open a new book store in the former Targent site. Collin County fourth class postmasters met to discuss betterment. An organization formed with J. M. Robinson Anna and J. J. Beyatt Melissa as leaders. Democratic county convention at the courthouse elected T. F. Mangum chairman with H. P. Nelson and Milt Whisenant in key roles. Dr. J. F. Butler Wylie named chairman and J. A. Garrison secretary. Committees named for permanent organization and credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmeth
George McKinney
Cliff Emerson
Collin County
J. M. Robinson
Anna
J. J. Beyatt
Melissa
Naugle
Prosper
B. J
Court House
T. F. Mangum
H. P. Nelson
Farmersville
Milt Whisenant
J. F. Butler
Wylie
J. A. Garrison
Dr. Butler
W. 8. Smith
J. Kerby
J. W. Mc
Boarding House Converted to Business Use In Progress
Rev. Mr. Shults, owner of the building on North Tennessee Street housing J. W. Blurton, gives notice to vacate by July 1 for conversion into a business house. Initial plans included two garages but final use and business type remain undecided. The Rev. R. D. is involved in discussions.
Baby show entries eclipse prior years at picnic reunion
Col Jim Dockins reports 22 entrants for the annual baby show at the picnic and reunion, 17 girls and 5 boys, with expected total surpassing 100 by show day. The event starts at 10:00 AM on the picnic’s second day, July 30th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Jim Dockins
Col. Dockins
Undertakers Attend Convention in Island City Session
Tommy Crouch of J. P. Crouch & Co travels to Galveston for the Undertakers Association Convention in an Island City session spanning several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Crouch
Undertaker
J. P. Crouch & Co
Galveston
Island City
Brown Family Attends Southwestern University Commencement
John R R Brown and daughter Miss Julia travel to Georgetown for the graduation of Robin H Brown, son and brother. The Collin County Summer Normal opens with large attendance led by conductor Hill and the faculty including Wylie’s A F McDonald and Plano’s F M Lloyd. Dr Todd Targent captures a small alligator from a local branch and brings it to town. Melissa Independent school district approves 10000 bond issue for a modern brick sidewalk. trustees include teacher S. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John RR. Brown
Julia
Georgetown
Southwestern University
Robin H. Brown
Collin County
Xy. Hill
W. T. Beverly
A. F. McDonald
Wylie
F. M. Lloyd
Plano
Todd Targent
Melissa Independent School District
Smith
Jury Convicts Young Man on Eight Counts in District Court
Claude Ernest Willard jailed for forgery with two year sentences in eight cases. Nine counts listed. ninth dismissed. Judge Wilcox warned him to reform, while noting first offense and youth. Other cases: State v Rogers forgery two years. Palmer divorce granted. bond forfeiture in State v Willard. Jury panels delayed due to grain harvest. new suits filed. real estate transfers recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Ernest Willard
Willard
VK. Wilcox
Tie
State of Texas
John Rogers
Sarah FB. Palmer
J. Palmer
Wilcox
G. Willard
Alina Caplos
Former McKinney Mother's Death in Dallas
Mrs. Sallie Martin 78, died Saturday at daughter's Dallas home after about three weeks illness. Born Kentucky December 15, 1840, she earlier lived in Sherman and Waxahachie before moving to Dallas in 1906. Survived by four children including A. T. Buckner and Burr Martin. Funeral at Strickland home Sunday with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers include U S Senator Culberson and J W Bailey.
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Sallie Martin
Strickland
Rawlins Avenue
Welborn Street
Hugh Kirkpatrick
Martin
Kentucky
Texas
Sherman
Waxahachie
Dallas
Presbyterian Church
M. B. Templeton
T .B. Williams
Harry L. Seay
Edward Callier
Hugh Hassell
J. B Walker
W B. Newsome
Orville Thorp
Gay Sumpter
William Booth
T. A. Ferris
BE. Dunlap
T. J. Cole
Joe Smith
B. Stichter
D. F
Corinth School
Swift Dash Over Border Led by Armored Cars and Machine Gun Crews
American forces cross into Mexican territory near Juarez led by armored cars and machine gun crews. Reports describe heavy shelling, artillery barrages, and cavalry actions as U S troops advance along the Rio Grande toward Villista positions, with Carrancista forces and local police reacting amid combat scenes in El Paso and Juarez.
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Paso
Texas
Aite State
Juares
Howes
Abe Cine
Tewin
Duacisco Villa
Belipe Angeles
Vaso
el Paso
Port Hidalgo
United State
States
Juarez
Che Ste
Bel Base
Rio
Che Villistas
Carrancistas
Aso
United States
Gon
Rio Grande
Pran
Rack
Carranza
Fort Hidalgo
United States Field Artillery
United States Cavalry
Selah Tompkins
Willisias
Weather Forecast Foretells Warm Pacific Wave Then Cooler Plains
Washington weather bulletin outlines a sequence of warm and cool disturbances from June 26 to July 9 across the continent. Forecasts expect hail and tornado risk near meridian 90 and latitude 37 around July 7, heavy rains in cotton states by July 5, and fair crops in Canada while European crops face a poor start to July. Notices mention crop weather guidance and local visits by Robert McWilliams, Mrs. Abernathy, and Arthur Baccus in Texas and Mississippi towns.
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Washington
Tulletin
Continent
Vancouver
Pacific
Rockies
Plains
Great Lakes
Middle Gulf States
Ohio
Tennessee
East
Newfoundland
Meridian 90
Latitude
Canada
Europe
American troops cross border to protect lives in Juarez
Secretary Baker stated the sole purpose of American soldiers in the border action is to protect life on the American side. General Erwin said no punitive invasion of Mexican soil is planned and troops will withdraw once safety for El Paso residents is assured. Juarez lies between both sides with dead and wounded seen as fighting continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabell
War Department
Erwin
Villistas
Columbus
N. M
Paso
Juarez
Carrancista
Cruz Blanca
White Cross
Melissa Young Couple Married in Melissa
O o C Stephens married Miss Leila of Melissa Sunday evening at 8 o'clock in the pastor's study of the First Baptist church. The bride is the daughter of Jesse J Overduff of Melissa and is described as beautiful, accomplished, and beloved. The groom is a native of Melissa, noted for high moral character and industry, with many friends sending blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oo C Stephens
Leila
Melissa
Pr. A. EK. Booth
First Baptist Church
Jesse J. Overduff
Orendutt
John D Heard Reaches U S Safely From France
John D Heard son of Mr and Mrs C P Heard of this city has landed safely in the United States from France. A telegram from Mrs Heard announced his arrival. He is at Camp Hill Virginia and hopes to return home soon after several months service in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dpd. Heard
CP. Heard
United States
France
Miss Irene Hughston Returns From SMU Ahead of Summer Visit
Miss Irene Hughston, formerly a student at Southern Methodist University, will spend the summer with her family. Before going home, she attended a Lake Worth camping party hosted by the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Hughston
Southern Methodist University
Lake Worth
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Farmeraville
Texas Christian University At
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H. M Joplin
T. BK. Spearman
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West
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Farmers and Merchants Bank of Farmersville
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W. Noles
Katie BE. Williford
TFF
Willford
Directee
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Co. OR. Treaway
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J. KB. Hight
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Coleman Addition
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Ww. Coffey
A. J. Tae
A. J. Old
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A. BE. Wilson
Rufus Sewall
Fila Hart
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Robert McWilliams
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