Texans and National Politics Weigh Prospects for 1940
Texas political watchers follow Chicago meeting of Democratic leaders led by Jim Farley as E B Germany and Clara Driscoll represent Texas. Speculation swirls around Roosevelt third-term bids, Garner prospects, and a possible shift from Solid South due to abolishing the two thirds rule.
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Austin
Texas
Chicago
Jim Farley
E. B. Germany
Dallas
W. Lee O’daniel
Clara Driscoll
Corpus Christi
Roosevelt
John N. Garner
Jesse Jones
Houston
RFC
New Deal
WPA
Allred aide to O Daniel fuels Texas politics and football zeal
Governor Allred's secretary Dave Cowley may join the incoming administration as rumors spread. Dana Bible, Texas University's long time football coach, overcomes two bad seasons with strong support from alumni, faculty, and players. A Thanksgiving win over A and M lifts spirits ahead of next season.
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Fort Worth
Dave Cowley
Allred
Hillsboro
O’daniel
Cowley
Dana X. Bible
Texas University
Longhorns
Bible
Things to watch for novel costume bracelet and other gadgets
A list of innovative items includes a costume bracelet with powder puffs and mirror, a hot air exhausting fan for hard to neat rooms, an extending electric cord that recoils, a batteryless flashlight with a hand wound generator, burglar alarms with a gong and tear bombs, and a Hy-Lo Bridge game with high and low hands. Headlines note cotton mill production and construction contracts, New York market insights, and bread pricing, with earnings chatter on several firms.
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Hy-Lo
New York
F. W. Dodge Corp
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
H. F. Wilcox Oil & Gas
First National
lowe,Brown Shoe
Pet Milk
Rubber Ball highlights Akron as rubber capital world
The Akron Chamber of Commerce hosts a colorful Rubber Ball to showcase Akron as rubber capital of the world. David M. Goodrich, heir of the founder, attends with a guest list of notable industry leaders. The event emphasizes rubber’s role in modern life and Akron’s long industry history.
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Chamber of Commerce
Akron
Ohio
New York
Akinn
Benjamin Franklin Goodrich
Goodrich
Akron Chamber of Commerce
David M. Goodrich
First Rubber Company
Ohio City
Local Churches Highlight Mission Drive and Week of Prayer
Miss Ann Lassiter returned from Chile to speak for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. The week of prayer for foreign missions hosted by the W M A ends Friday with an all day meeting and covered dish luncheon. Farewell to the Hudnett family was marked by a pot luck dinner at the Frazier home. Sible School at 9:45, morning worship 11, young people unions at 6:15, evening service 7:15. Women’s Missionary Union meets Monday at 2:30. Wednesday prayer services follow teachers’ meeting.
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Ann Lassiter
Chile
Lottie Moon
Foreign Missions
Horace Hudnett
Brownwood
Sible
Women’s Missionary Union
Methodist Church Service and Programs at Pacific Hill
Sunday 9 45 A M Sunday School taught by F B Faust. 11 00 A M sermon What God Gives in Conversion with solo Miss Bonnie Mayfield. 6 30 P M Epworth League. 7 30 P M Long Service sermon The Whimpering Men. Monday Missionary Society 2 30 P M. Wednesday Church Night 7 30 P M.
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Bonnie Mayfield
Epworth League
Monday Missionary Society
Baptist Church welcomes worship under Pastor Leon Frazier
The church extends a cordial welcome and invites attendance for Sunday services led by Pastor Leon Frazier. The bulletin quotes Psalm 95 6 and outlines the faith gathering as a community worship event.
Gospel Army Mission Activities Schedule
The Gospel Army led by Captain and Mrs. F A Hammond runs Sunday School followed by Children Church at 2 00 PM Bible Study Monday nights at 700 PM and Evangelistic Services every Sunday night at 700 PM.
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THE
Gospel Army
Mission of the
Helping Hand
F. A. Hammond
Children Church
Gospel Army Seeks Shoes and Warm Clothing for Children
Last Friday night over 40 Sunday School children with families joined a Monthly Social at the Mission. After a program of recitations and songs, fruit, candy, and cakes were shared. An urgent appeal for shoes and clothing is issued as freezing weather approaches.
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Gospel Army
Gospel Army Christmas Fund Seeks Toys Donations
Appeal requests donations to the Gospel Army Christmas Fund to ensure no child is forgotten. Donors are asked to send checks and give toys that are not beyond repair.
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Santa Claus
Gospel Army Christmas Fund
Thanksgiving program at junior high admired by all
The November 23 assembly featured Miss Carver and Miss Blaydes directing a cornet duet by Wayne Jones and John Alexander. Eugene White read A Sensible Boy, and two short plays followed. The Choral Club, led by Miss Blaydes and accompanied by Mrs. Ross Carr, performed three numbers.
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Blaydes
Ross Carr
Secretary Wallace's Two-Price Plan Prompts Broad Approval
The policy proposes a lower price for the average citizen while the other buyer pays a higher rate, a stance likely to win wide support as the plan reaches a political consensus.
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Wallace
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Rtan
West Texas Press Association
Mansi
National Editorial Association
By Julian Capers, Jr
Texas Raiiroad Commission
Travis County
Ralph Yarborough
Roy Starnes
East Texas
Ernest O. Thompson
Railroad Commission
CRA
Mix
TOB
Daniel
BY John Craddock
Ceer
Washington
Senate
Proctor & Gamble Company
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Methodist Church
Pacific At
Hill
F. B. Faust
Gospel Army Notes
Marilynn Frazier
McCall's
Eka Ictori
Conan Et Tal
Pinkerton Studios Central Drug
Monahans
Brice
Conoco
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