Oklahoma farmers gin 21 percent of state cotton on co op gins
Oklahoma cotton growers supplied 260,717 bales or more than 21 percent of the state crop from 95 farmer owned cooperative gins in 1933-34. Total membership 11,344 with gross revenues about 8.5 million dollars and net profits of 418,426. Ginning rates were 20 to 22 1/2 cents per hundred pounds.
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Oklahoma
Texas
Co-operative Division
Farm Credit Administration
A. and M. Colleges
State Corporation Commission
Ingathering for Missions Highlight of St John’s Society Meeting
The Missionary Society at St John’s Methodist Church held its year end meeting with the Mittie Shelton and Ellen Smith circles. Members performed a play Gather Us In and shared how they raised funds for the offering. The next meeting is set for the first Monday in January.
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Missionary Society
St. John’s Methodist Church
Mittie Shelton
Ellen Smith
M. D. Smith
J. F. McCulloch
W. G. Bailey
Mesdames
J. W. Glenn
Burl McClellan
W. J. Buie
Waynée Bryant
Frank Owen
B. F. Knutgon
Brandon Curry
Frank Lowe
J. B. Dodson
Christ
Texas Centennial Silver 50-Cent Coins To Be Placed On Sale
AUSTIN Dec 27 Special Interest rises as Texas Centennial silv er 50 cent pieces go on sale across the state. The coins cost one dollar with proceeds funding a Texas historical museum on the University of Texas campus. The design features six flags Lone Star Alamo and portraits of Stephen F Austin and Gen Sam Houston. The Texas Centennial Commission backs the project and envisions state support from 100000 to 250000 dollars to supplement coin sales.
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Austin
State of Texas
Texas American Legion
Texas Historical Museum
University of Texas
Roosevelt
Texas
Alamo
Stephen F. Austin
Sam Houston
Texas Centennial Commission
Legion
Missing Youth Found in Paris Marking End of War Era
A 27 year old man once believed lost after World War II era battles is located in Paris. The discovery closes a long search by his parents and confirms his survival through years of upheaval.
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France
Aris
Green Pastures to be Presented in Abilene January 9
Abilene audiences will see The Green Pastures at Fair Park Auditorium on January 9 with matinee and night shows. Richard B. Harrison leads a renowned company in a Chicago New York Philadelphia touring production based on Roark Bradford's Oh Man Adam an' His Chillun. Strong supporting roles include Daniel L. Haynes Morris McKinney DeeDee Green and Susie Sutton with the Heavenly Choir performing between scenes. Mail reservations from out of town patrons urged for early consideration.
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Green Pastures
Fair Park Auditorium
Abilene
Marc Connelly
America
Roark Bradford
Adam
Deep South
Richard B. Harrison
de Land
New York
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Daniel L. Haynes
Morris McKinney
Noah
DeeDee Green
Gabriel
Susie Sutton
Heavenly Choir
Semi Centen nial Observance Held In Dallas 1886
Dallas recalls the 1886 Semi Centen nial observance of Texas independence. About 172 Battle of San Jacinto survivors and other Revolution leaders attended led by Major John Henry Brown. Notables included Col. Blount, Col. Moses Austin Bryan, Col. Rip Ford, Capt. Shapley Ross, Wallace, Erath, Hunter and De Morse. The event linked to future centennial patriotism.
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Dallas
Texas
San Jacinto
Stephen W. Blount
San Augustine
John Henry Brown
Blount
Moses Austin Bryan
Stephen F. Austin
R. P. Crockett
David Crockett
John 8
Rip) Ford
Shapley Ross
Waco
W. A
Big Foot) Wallace
George P. Erath
William L. Hunter
Austin
Goliad
Charles de Morse
Clarksville
Dallas News
Sam Houston
Hospital Briefs Reflect Seasonal Recoveries and Discharges
Stamford and area patients celebrate Christmas with many dismissals and improved conditions. Nelda Newman and Jane Cole returned home after injuries, while Fred Palm and Mrs. Stella Williams faced major procedures. Others remain under care, including special notes on recent surgeries and ongoing treatments.
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Nelda Lucille Newman
Bomarton
J. Carl Brian
Aspermont
Wichita Valley
Lagerton
Jane Cole
Rule
Lynn Gillespie
Avoca
Ruby Mae Maples
Hasket
W. H. Hinkle
Fred Palm
Ben
Albany
Stella Williams
Stamford
Birth of a horned baby with a tail shocks Cochin reports
Physicians in Cochin India report the birth of a baby described with horns and a tail. The vague notice notes local belief and public curiosity surrounding the unusual infant.
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Cochin
India
Leeds woman fines spark clash with magistrate
Mrs. Hannah Clowes of Leeds England was fined for swearing and then punched the magistrate in the nose. The incident followed the penalty as authorities reported the altercation at the court.
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Hannah Clowes
Leeds
Eng
Man Dies After Self Harm Attempt in Otisfield
Sidney H. Kemp of Otisfield Me was struck by a heart attack during an attempted self inflicted razor method and died. Authorities described the incident as a fatal self harm episode with Kemp succumbing to the heart attack at the scene.
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Sidney H. Kemp
Otisfield, Me
Metcalf Pays $67 With 6700 Pennies in Missouri
Mrs. EL. D. Metcalf of Rab Grove Missouri paid for a bedroom suite with 6700 pennies, a novel gesture noted in the local brief. The event highlights thrift and quirky payment methods recorded in the period journalism.
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EL. D. Metcalf
Rab Grove
U Aorta Eats al
Editor Frank Baldwin Praises Newspaper Life to UT Students
Frank Baldwin editor of the Waco News Tribune with twenty years in journalism told UT journalism students that the daily newsroom offers the richest life experiences among all professions. The remark came during the first in a series of addresses by prominent newspaper men at the University of Texas.
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Frank Baldwin
Waco News-Tribune
Baldwin
University of Texas
Texas News
Christmas Fire Safety Rules from City Fire Marshal
City Fire Marshal Co. L. Meeker urges safe holiday practices to prevent fires. Lighted Christmas trees should use electric lighting only and wiring must be in good condition. Dry greens and decorations pose fire risks, and greens should be removed within two days after Christmas.Cleaning up after Christmas is vital to fire prevention and safety.
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Co. L. Meeker
Stage Setting and Muanee Up Under Direction of J White
L R Ervay reports from your city noting stage setup under J White. The item describes preparation and direction with focus on the organizer's role and local context.
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Muanee
J White
Your City
L. R. Ervay
Yarmouth Man Dies After Wasp Sting Fallout
Clarence Roberts of Yarmouth England was stung by a wasp and fell from a pier into the water where he drowned. The incident occurred amid rough seas as rescuers rushed to recover the body.
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Clarence Roberts
Yarmouth
Eng
Nightclad Chicago man captures intruder in home
Robert Morrison of Chicago, wearing only his night clothes, pursued and detained a thief who had entered his residence, stopping the break in before police arrival.
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Robert Morrison
Chicago
Lady of Nottingham Leaves $10000 For Cats Care
Mrs Ester Middleton of Notting ham England arranged in her will a bequest of ten thousand dollars for the welfare and care of her two pet cats.
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Ester Middleton
Nottingham
Eng
Bob White In Charge Of Stage Settings For College Playlet
A letter from Chillicothe Business College notes Bob White son of Mr and Mrs M S White of this city has a role in the 1935 college annual. The scene chosen by College President Mr Moore comes from the Christmas Playlet performed by the Boys and Girls Glee Club of the college.
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Bob White
Chillicothe Business College
Chillcothe
White
M. S. White
Stamford American
Stamford
Texas
Moore
Boys
Girls’ Glee Club
Precaution Against Christmas Fires Urged In Stamford
Meeker cautions Stamford residents to take extra fire precautions during holidays. He warns that decorations such as cotton wool snow, cut paper, celluloid ornaments, lit candles, and dry evergreens around gas fixtures greatly increase fire risk. He urges careful use of decorations to prevent costly holiday incidents.
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Stamford
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