Central Texas Cotton Farmers Organize for Campaign
Central Texas farmers organized under Pat Hooks and Itasca banker leadership to recruit over 100 communities into the Texas Cotton Cooperative Association district in Waco. Lawrence Westbrook outlined turning part of the crop to the Farm Board to lift prices, with Judge Arthur R. Edison advising strategic pooling and a substantial loan on saved bales. Hamilton urged trust in leadership and the Farm Board’s integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Hooks
Itasca
Texas
Waco
Texas Cotton Cooperative Association
Lawrence Westbrook
Arthur R. Edison
Hamilton
Chamber and Cemetery Board to Meet for Help
The Chamber of Commerce directors plan to aid the Cemetery Association in financing and upkeep. They aim to make the cemetery clean and attractive despite dues nonpayment by lot owners, which has left the association unable to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Cemetery Association
Automobile Finance Company Car Sale in Brady
The Automobile Finance Company of Brady offers repossessed cars and trucks at special prices and terms this week. They advertise many vehicles available to responsible buyers who can start by catching up the due payments. Details on makeup and prices appear in this week’s News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Finance Company
Brady
Sweet Water and Junction social guests visit Edwards family
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Taff of Sweet Water were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Crawford, then visited Mr. and Mrs. T. Taff at Junction, accompanied by George Forest Edwards. Mrs. June Eubanks of Donna visits Miss Dora Winslow. Mr. Eubanks formerly Miss Vera Northcutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Taff
Sweetwater
Ed Crawford
T. Taff
Junction
George Forest Edwards
June Eubanks
Donna
Misa Dora Winslow
Eubanks
Misa Vera Northcutt
Pecan Growers To Meet In Weatherford In July
J Millican and D F Moore toured Weatherford teasing pecan trees on the courthouse lawn. A $25 prize awaits the best pecan story at the Texas Pecan Growers Association meeting to be held there on the second Tuesday in July. The two men race to outdo each other with stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherford
Church of Christ Revival Ends with Many Baptisms
The revival at the Church of Christ Tabernacle closed Wednesday night after two weeks of sermons by Elder Claude McClung. More than 50 joined the church, with at least half baptized, as his forceful preaching won wide support from members and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude McClung
Church of Christ Tabernacle
McClung
Locker Church Revival Meeting July 2 13
The Locker Church of Christ Tabernacle hosts a revival campaign starting Wednesday July 2 and continuing two Sundays to July 13. Dinner on the ground each Sunday, all are invited to stay and enjoy gospel preaching by Elder W R Swinney, noted evangelist, with good singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locker Church of Christ Tabernacle
W. R. Swinney
Prisoners Transferred To Penitentiary From County Jail
Sheriff Graves reports a state transfer agent arrived Wednesday to move prisoners to the penitentiary. The men taken were Ray Clardy Tom Sellman Walter Berks and Clyde A McNeill leaving nine inmates in the county jail. Alleged Goldthwaite Bank robbers Doyle and Cecil Sayler were also picked up for transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Graves
R. S. Claud
Ray Clardy
Tom Sellman
Walter Berks
Clyde A. McNeill
Goldthwaite
Doyle
Cecil Sayler
Epworth League Ice Cream Social Friday Night
Epworth League members host an ice cream social Friday at the home of Dr and Mrs Ira D Stone inviting all League friends to attend and enjoy the hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Ira D. Stone
League
30 000 Miles Annually by 1926 Pontiac Six
Pontiac Six No. 1194, in daily service since the Oakland era, has logged a total of 133 716 miles. Owner F. F. Fleetwood of Royal Oak, Michigan notes the car averaged about 30 000 miles per year. He says it sits high, lacks modern power and four wheel brakes, but remains capable for long travels with minimal maintenance beyond a valve grind and new tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Motor Car Company
F. F. Fleetwood
Royal Oak
Mich
Mr. Fleetwood
San Saba Man Wins Premium In Zone Salesman Contest
R. C. Robertson of Pontiac and Oakland, a local dealer, won a premium in the Dallas zone used car sales contest by the Oakland Motor Company. The prize, a handsome Gladstone bag, was described as a useful and elegant article. Robertson earned congratulations for his win and the attractive prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Robertson
Pontiac
Oakland
Oakland Motor Company
Dallas
Robertson
Lions Club Hosts Musical Program At Lunch
The Lions Club presented an engaging lunch hour with a musical program performed by Misses Bess Walters Maxene Clayton and Wilburn Watson, with Miss Lillian Wayland at the piano. President elect R W Burleson will be installed next week and announce annual committee appointments. The Mason zone meeting report will also be given at the next Tuesday lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Bess Walters
Maxene Clayton
Wilburn Watson
Lillian Wayland
R W. Burleson
Lieutenant Douglas Smith Assigned to Paris Study
Lieut. Douglas B. Smith of Fort Snelling Minnesota has orders to report to the U S Military Attache in Paris for study at the Alliance Francaise and Sorbonne University He will sail from New York on the S S Roosevelt on July 16 Smith a West Point graduate from the class of 1924 is presently stationed in Minnesota and will depart soon for France
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Douglas B. Smith
Fort Snelling
Minnesota
U. S
Paris
France
Alliance Francaise
Sorbonne University
New York
S. S. Roosevelt
Douglas
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
F B Hall Named New Postmaster at San Saba
F B Hall, recently appointed Postmaster for San Saba, will succeed Mrs A M Sanderson who has served as temporary postmaster the past year. Hall has received his commission signed by President Hoover and will assume duties on July 1 after inventory on June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Hall
San Saba
A. M. Sanderson
Herbert Hoover
Mr. Hall
Mounted Free 5 82 x 6 10 ply
Classified note appears to advertise tires or tires mounted free. The line lists a size 5 82 by 6 10 ply with mounting included at no charge. No additional details or contact information are provided.
Risien Family Reunites for Happy Texas Gathering
The Risien family held a May 15 reunion bringing together nieces nephews cousins and kinfolk from across Dallas Carrolton Mexia Longview Prarie Hill Hubbard City and other areas. Absent were seven brothers abroad and one sister in Dallas. A barbecue sheep dish and San Saba pecan pies were favorites as relatives hoped to meet again and share another joyful week.
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Risien
New York
South Africa
Colorado
Dallas
F. C. Wilkes
Rusk
Earl Smith
Mexia
A. W. Risien
Ray Degan
Nellie Ogden
Carrolton
Jno. Risien
Longview
Charlie Hansen
Phil Kleas
Rosenburg
Fred Runnels
Prarie Hill
Dora Ellison
Hubbard City
R. L. Oliver
Doris’ Oliver
Nell
Newell
EB. E. Risien
E. Guy Risien
Government Calls Texans to Return Vital Statistics Cards
The Bureau of Census in Washington says Texas and South Dakota lag in vital statistics and face discrimination. A blank card is mailed to all families to log births and deaths in the past year. Texans are urged to respond promptly to improve state records and Texan pride.
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Bureau of Census
Washington
Texas
South Dakota
West Texas Press Meet in Abilene July Convention
A letter from George Smith announces the West Texas Press Association will convene in Abilene on Friday July 21 for its fifth annual convention. It describes a strong program of business and entertainment and notes six western cities are bidding for the next gathering. The banquet will be broadcast on WBAF with the Hired Hand at the microphone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Jimmy” Smith
West Texas Press Association
Abilene
West
Jimmy
WBAF
Brady July Jubilee Opens July 3 5 in West Texas
Brady gears up for the three day July Jubilee from July 3 to 5 drawing an expected 80 000 visitors. The event features 82 stables for racing plus a rodeo with Brahma cattle wild cow milking calf roping and broncos. Morning aerial stunts at the municipal airport and band concerts plus a variety of free amusements highlight the program. Political figures invited include Pat Neff R L Bobbitt C C Small R S Sterling Tom Love Jim Ferguson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Brady Race Tracks
West Texas
Jamie Brook
Rodeo
Brady’s
Richard’s Park
Brady Municipal Band
McDonald Melody
McCulloch County
Dan Huffer
Texas
Pat Neff
R. L. Bobbitt
C. C. Small
R. S. Sterling
Tom Love
Jim Ferguson
Earl Earpe
Tom Blanton
Tom Connally
Rotary Club Goes To Brady Today Inter-City Meet
The San Saba Rotary Club plans an inter-city lunch in Brady Tuesday following a recent meeting where Ed Scudder spoke on what it takes to be a good Rotarian. Visitors included Nelson Gay of Mercedes and Chas D Caughlin of Temple, with Caughlin the Temple Club’s new president elect. Rev R K McCall and Jas T McConnell will attend Rotary International in Chicago. Campbell visit Brady. the club earlier went to Brownwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Ed Scudder
Nelson Gay
Mercedes
Chas. D. Caughlin
Temple
Caughlin
Temple Rotary Club
San Saba
Brady
Brownwood
Davidson withdraws from gubernatorial race in Texas
Former Lieutenant Governor Lynch Davidson announced he is leaving the race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Texas. He criticized mudslinging, urged voters to back good government and opposed the state highway bond issue. He warned his continued candidacy could split votes and favor Love Mayfield or Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Lynch Davidson
Texas
Davidson
Thomas B. Love
Earle B Mayfield
Miriam A. Ferguson
San Saba Wildcats Eye Weekend Doubleheader Run
The San Saba Wildcats aim to rebound after a rough month with a 4-3 loss to Menard in a non league match. Three games slated this weekend start with Bartlett at Bartlett, followed by a doubleheader against the Gassers in Temple on Sunday. If they win all, they could top the standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba Wildcat
Menard
Bartlett
Temple
Local Rotarians Luncheon Program in Brady
Brady Rotary Club held a noon luncheon with four attendees, sharing fellowship. The program featured solos by Clara Halden, a reading by Anna Belle Howard, and a Rotary speech by Ed Scudder. Attendees included Ed Fagg, Ed Scudder, H. O. Timmins, and S. J. Howard. Mr and Mrs L B Hicks celebrate a great grandson, Tomye Deene, born to Bethel and Mrs Hicks of Friona Texas.
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Ss ‘Ace KS
Central
Christ
Lions Club
Douglas Smith
E. E. Fagg
Mary Belle Fagg
Ann Colling
Camphbell
Ed Campbell
Ferguson, Love and Mayfield
Ball Club
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