Farmer Protest Against Texas Legislation Sparks Liberty Debate
George W. Winningham argues against Parish Bill limiting cotton acreage in Lime Stone County, warning it would erode individual liberty. He contrasts Soviet central planning with American ideals, questions taxation, and cites farm costs and purchasing power to claim diversification and reduced acreage won't solve the farmer's woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Winningham
Limestone County
Russia
American Red Cross
Ukrain
Jamestown
Texas
GIRL BANK ROBBER CONFESSES IN AUSTIN BOND SET
Rebecca Bradley Rogers was released on $5000 bond after a two and a half hour hearing over the Farmers National Bank robbery at Buda. Sheriff Allen quoted her confession about the pistol and money moves, including mailing a wrapped package to University Station.
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George M. Allen
Hays County
Allen
Buda
San Marcos
Austin
Colorado River ‘Bridge
Webberville
University Station
Capitol Station
Rebecca Rogers Announces Honeymoon Marriage in Court
Rebecca Bradley Rogers 22, a University student and stenographer for Attorney General Dan Moody, confirms her marriage to Otis Rogers, Amarillo attorney, while formally opening her honeymoon in Austin. The couple announced in district court as Rogers faces charges in the Farmers National Bank of Buda robbery.
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Austin
U P
Rebecca Bradley Rogers
Dan Moody
Farmers National Bank of
Buda
Texas
Otis Rogers
Amarillo
George Calhoun
Special Christmas Round Trip Rates Announced by Southern Pacific
Southern Pacific Lines issued a Christmas holiday round trip rate of one and a half times the regular one way fare to Texas and nearby states. The offer runs December 16 to December 24 with a return by January 6. F P Hutchingson can provide details and reservations, with a call to 499. The plan aims to help travelers visiting friends and relatives during the season and includes extended return limits for students and business travelers.
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Southern Pacific
Texas
W. Gc.mccormick
Southern Pacific Lines
Houston
F. P. Hutchingson
False Entry on Books of Bank Charged
Pick ing a jury to try the first case against W Travis Brown of Thornton occupied 77th district court time in Groesbeck on December 14 The former assistant cashier is charged with 28 counts of false entry and abstraction of funds The related case against Everett Gidden also proceeds with separate charges and attorneys listed State bank examiners checked Brown’s bank after it was burglarized and burned months earlier The two young bankers were taken to Waco by Federal authorities with no indictments issued Civil suits by the bank against their sureties are pending
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Groesbeck
W. Travis Brown
Thornton
Farmers National Bank
Brown
Gidden
State Bank
Thornton—bank
Homer Jennings
Marlin
John B. McNamara
Waco
H. F. Kirby
C. H. Machen
Mexia
Net Gentry, Jr
State Banking Department
James Kimbell
Coldest Day of Year Hits Mexia and Borger Oil Region
Mexia logged the year's coldest day at 24 degrees with icy pipes and slick streets as sleet melted. Borger reports a bitter cold wave causing suffering in oil districts and evacuations to warmer regions.
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Houston
Mercury
Mexia
Borger
Calvary Baptist Church Organizes Live W M U
Calvary Baptist Church reports its W M U was organized Monday December 6 with strong turnout the following Monday December 13. Officers are noted as capable and the group aims to enlist all churchwomen by year’s start. A preaching service by Bro. Goodman of Waco is announced for December 15 with an open invitation.
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W. M. U. of Calvary Church
Calvary Bapist
Goodman
Waco
Optimism Founded on Knowledge Chief Influence in Oil Industry
Lon A Smith reviews the growth of the petroleum industry, tracing oil discovery from ancient times to major Texas fields. He cites Titusville 1859 as the first U.S. well, notes Texas rise to second in production, and highlights Panhandle and Spindletop fields with current yields and depths.
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Lon A. Smith
Texas Railroad Commission
Mexia Lions Club
Natures
Peter the Hermit
Titusville
Pennsylvania
California
Oklahoma
Texas
United States
Panhandle
Santa Fe
Yount-Lee Company
Williamson Named Secretary of Wortham Chamber of Commerce
B G Williamson, formerly manager of Freestone Motor Co and Killeen dealer, was named secretary of the Wortham Tri County Chamber of Commerce in a directors vote. He begins January 1 and will survey other chambers before year end. Wortham plans a school bond issue, a daily newspaper, and farm trade growth amid recent paving, utilities upgrades, and new churches. J P Stubbs is president, R Q Seely first vice president.
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Wortham
B. G. Williamson
Freestone Motor Company
Killeen
Texas
Wortham-Tri-County
J. P. Stubbs
Chamber of Commerce
R. Q. Seely
Marlin to Meet Granger in Friday Basketball Clash
Marlin high Bulldogs, district champions, host Granger high Grangers who hold four district titles this Friday. Marlin aims to extend its two district championships as the expected strong matchup unfolds on home court.
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Marlin
Martin High School Bulldogs
Granger High Eleven
U S Oil Firms Move To Comply With Mexican Oil Law
U P reports most American oil companies operating in Mexico have taken steps toward compliance with the new oil and land laws despite U S protests against its provisions. Firms named include Texas and Transcontinental with Sinclair possibly moving to comply. Washington observers say compliance could ease tension but anti Yankee sentiment in Central America and Mexican support remain key factors.
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Mexico City
U.P
Ameri
Mexico
United States State Department
United Press
Department
Texas
Sinclair Company
Washington
Central America
United States
Twenty six Get Pardons Tuesday and Christmas Clemency
Twenty six full pardons were issued Tuesday. The Christie clemency list for Christmas is being prepared by the Governor. The total clemency granted to date reaches 2,850.
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United Press
Austn
Oil Men From All Areas Attend Mexia Lions Banquet
About 100 oil industry members from various companies and districts gathered at Liontarian Inn for the Mexia Lions Club second annual oil men’s day banquet. Lon A. Smith of the Texas Railroad Commission spoke on Texas petroleum progress and opportunities for young men. Music by Wortham High School orchestra and vocal solos by Mrs. Frank E. McMillan complemented the event as guests from Corsicana and nearby towns joined dignitaries and Lions in praising the industry and club efforts despite bad weather.
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Oil Fraternity
3 Lions Club
Liontarian Inn
Lon A. Smith
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas
Noel Hollingsworth
R. A. Shepherd
Tegal
Pure Oil Company
E. C
Eral
Mexia Chamber of Commerce Road Committee
Ital
Wortham High School
Jimmie Kings
Shepherd
Frank E. McMillan
Smith
Mexia Lions Club
Ww. P. Laughter
Corsicana
Roy Christian
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George W. Winningham
Lon Smith
Travis
Rebecca
Moody's Steno
Huchingson
Puilman
San Antonio
Eae
Travis Brown
State Banking Dept
Calvary Baptist Church
CRAFT
Secretary of the Navy
Curtis D. Wilbur
Reese Llewellyn
Los Angeles
Wortham’s
NEW Chamber OF Commerce
Granger
U.S
Land of Progress
Siel
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