Economy Focused Address by President Declares Budget Balance
President Coolidge outlines fiscal policy in Congress message. He notes total revenues and expenditures for the year and a probable surplus, emphasizes further federal economy, warns against new large outlays, and discusses tax reduction prospects while preserving budget balance. The speech highlights defense, coast guard expansion plans, and prudent fiscal discipline.
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Congress
Tors Ly Pee
Coolidge
Geentes
Glais
Sanc
En Aire
Linus
Gotor
Goveenmuenk
Federst Service
Chest Drive Campaign On With 25 Workers
With 25 workers responding to the call the Community Chest drive was reported progressing today. About $1,000 counted before noon toward a $4,500 goal. Workers plan to continue until the amount is raised. Donations should be given to Edwin Carter treasurer at the bank with a deposit slip for record. The Salvation Army, Red Cross and public library benefit from the fund. Churches and civic organizations back the effort.
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Edwin Carter
Rensurer
Theily National Bank Ad
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Aubrey
Salvaton Army
Red Grass
Public
Hunt Slayer of Peace Maker at Sweetwater Row
Officers search for son of a decal restaurant proprietor amid a fatal stabbing at a Roscoe skating rink last night. The victim, described as a peace maker in a dispute, died in what authorities term a row over a Jones street incident.
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Sweetwater Row
Sweetwater
Nolan Taunty
Irving Ones
On Skating Rink
Roscoe
Jones Way Aulingg
Home Economics Expert Visits Damestone County Schools
Miss Charlotte Mayfield assistant director of home economics department of education visits Damestone County schools this week to grade and review their home economics departments. Schools visited include Hittle Hrazes Forest Glaze Shloh Preacie Hell Groesbeek and Woodind colored.
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Gromsbeck
Charlotte Mayfield
Educaton
Damestone County
Forest Glaze
Shloh
Preacie Hell
Groesbeek
Woodind
Trial for Ed Nicholson Attacks on Daughter Draw Groesbeck Crowd
A large audience gathered as the state opened against Ed Nicholson of Mexia on a statutory offense involving his 13 year old daughter. Jury selection concluded Monday night and testimony began Tuesday before Judge Fountain. Prosecutor Carl Cannon led the case with assistant district attorney Wakefield. defense counsel included M. Stubbs and Judge Kirby.
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Grofsbeck
Leslie Mony
Ea. Nicholson
Mexa
Htlle Gil
Tomorow
Carl Cannon
Nicholson
Isqohagen Wakefield
Keeling
Kosse
Price
Datura
H. B. Nowlin
Coolidge
Robert Dowdle
M Cain
Groesbeck
Zone King
Mexia
WG. Slow
Bug Hilly George
Pidwell
Lee Pisiee
L. C. Cox
Thornton
Few Cases Filed in District Courts
In Groesbeck on December 8 the district court, already busy, noted only one new case filed in the past week. Ellen J Tilt sues W R Hitt in state court, with M Wroe as plaintiff's attorney. County civil actions list Holland Mayor Company, Bush and Parlon for plaintiffs, and state criminal dockets show cases State v T Jacobs and State v Hd Lenamon from justices courts.
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Groesbeck
District Court
Ellen J Tilt
W. R. Hitt
D States
M. Wroe
Plant
Man Who Escaped Texas Prison Requests Return
Kansas City report says a man identifying as C. E. Huber of Lockhart Texas walked into a police station claiming he escaped from a Texas prison farm and wished to return to finish his sentence.
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Kansas City
C. E. Huber
Lockhart
Texas
Moody and Commish Make Up and Try to End War
The attorney general's office and the state highway department seek harmony in state affairs. Chairman Hal Mosely said it is too early to state the commission's position on Meady's demand to cancel contracts in 33 counties.
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Commish
Austin
Nec
Attorney General's Office
State Highway Department
Hal Mosely
Commission
Th Commission
C Meady
Salvation Army Appeal for Community Help
An appeal urges church members to join in aiding the needy with the Salvation Army leading charitable work. The article praises the Army for aiding Gharenes and citizens, notes careful investigations and personal attention, and calls for broad support including Red Cross and Tablary efforts.
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Salvation Army
Our Dawn
Red Cross
Briand Cabinet Approves Loucheur Finance Plan
Paris reports the Briand cabinet unanimously approves Finance Minister Loucheur plan with seven major points including tax increases and a sinking fund. The measure moves to the Chamber of Deputies amid a fragile majority and uncertainty about adoption.
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Briand
Paris
Minster
Congressman Tauber A Johnson Aiding $125000 Federal Building for Mexia
Congressman Tauber Johnson introduced a bill in Congress to provide an appropriation of 125000 for a Federal building in Mexia to house the post office. J K Slughes relayed the telegram as urging action after long support to push the measure through regular post office plans amid a crying need.
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Tauber A Johnson
Todo
Congress
Mexia
J. K
Marriage Licenses Issued in County Clerk Office
Cupid business is picking up as marriage licenses are issued showing a marked increase over the previous week. Names listed include Emmet Davis and Ruby Worker, Slaton Managan and Pearl Afnee, J. Jones and Mary Lowlon, P. Mowers and Mable Ward, Blake Jones and Ora Qhekryv, Otis Lewis and Munice Lindstey, and others such as Vernon Milton Bertha Archibal and Floyd Chatham Verlena Pinkey.
Grand Jury Returns Eight Felony Indictments
Eight indictments were returned by the eighty seventh district grand jury against five individuals. Nix pleaded guilty to stealing an automobile owned by P. J. Bounds of Mexia and was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary. He confessed involvement in a statewide operation to steal and dispose of cats and named others who assisted.
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Groesbeck
Nix
P. J. Bounds
J. H. Bell
Vail Carmon
Dallas
Gairy
Ferguson Will Not Call Texas Legislature For Special Session
Governor Ferguson announces no special session will be convened to investigate or impeach. She cites financial strain and urges economy in government spending while noting highways and tick laws progress and potential future call if urgent public need arises.
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Austin
Dee
Texas
M. A. Ferguson
Pagetnoy
Abe
Highways Commission
Ealion
Fifty Teachers at Thornton Meet
Special to the News from Thornton reports the Limestone County Educational Association held a well attended meeting with 50 teachers. Prof W F Doushty of Hillsboro Junior College was principal speaker. The Thornton schools showcased readings and vocal numbers by Mozelle Cochrum Ruth Seale and the duo Mozelle Cochrum and Very Stalling.
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Limestone County Educational Association
Thornton
W of Doushty
Hilsboro Junior College
Mozelle Cochrum
Ruth Seale
Moselle Cochrum
Regulars Like It Others Don’t
Washington reports mixed response to the president’s speech with regulars praising it while moderates and insurgents offered criticisms. The Mexia Daily News notes a Ku Klux Klan public ceremony at the Tent theatre was misdated as Wednesday. the event is actually Thursday at 7 p.m and the public is invited.
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Mexia Daily News
Treasurer Orders Return of Book Company Check
The attorney for State Treasurer Gregory W. Hatchett instructed the state to return a $2,500 check from the American Book Company on a $600,000 contract bid. The Mondy department argued the award is invalid due to lack of an affidavit confirming no violation of antitrust laws, preventing a valid contract.
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Internatonal
Austin
Yeal Today
Gregory W. Hatgher
American Book Company
Mondy's Department
December 28 set for Moody plea in case
In Groesbeck Judge A A Blackmon set December 28 for Attorney General Dan Moody's plea of privilege in the Parten Hering Road Company versus State Highway Commission suit. January 21 is fixed for hearing the Parten libel suit against Mexia News. Parten-Hering amended its petition.
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A. A. Blackmon
District Court
Dan Mooe
Parten- Hering Road Company
State Highway Commission
IAL Parten J
Mexia News
Parten-Herring Road Company
Commission
Travis County
Parten
News Publishing Company
Blackaon
Answer Theews Publishing Company
J. H. Parten
Parten-Herting Firm
Dan Moody
Pastors First Service Draws Large Congregations at Methodist Church
Large crowds welcomed Rev. Cartwright as new pastor of the First Methodist Church. Morning and evening services were filled with a captivated audience. He praised the choir and urged continued community support, noting changes to service times and upcoming prayer meetings led by church leadership.
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First Methodist Church
C L. Cartwrght
First Methodist
Sexeflow
Board of
Stewarts
H. L. Spikes
Box Supper At Point Enterprise Church
The Point Enterprise church hosts a community box supper Friday night with proceeds to benefit the church. The event invites public attendance and community participation.
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Point Enterprise Community
Point Enterprise Church
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