South Renews Claim as Nations Culture and Industry
A white paper rebuts a Chicago Tribune editorial attacking the South as the nation’s “shame.” It cites Southern gains in manufacturing, port tonnage, and cotton spinning, and highlights the region’s long history of colleges and universities before Chicago’s founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South
Holland
of the
Chicago Daily Tribune
Sticks States
Louisiana
Oklathoma
Ma” Ferguson
Texas
Bilbo
Mississippi
al Capone
Len Small
Ilinois
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Virginia
Middle West
University of South Carolina
Columbia
Southern University
Triburne
Wesleyan
Macon
Georgia
Baylors
Baylor College For Women
Baylor University
Southern States
North
East
The
Tribune
Gas and Oils Fill Station Promises Satisfaction
A local Fill ing Station touts its gasoline and lubricants as delivering satisfaction to customers, emphasizing quality service and reliable products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast Corner Square
Goodrich
Pennant
Local Notes From Ral News on June Gatherings
Community residents and visitors are listed in weekend and weekday events. Names include Fuqua Boedeker Dyson Roberts Boedeker Hall O Keefe Wendborne and Williams with church programs at Union Church and area socials. Grandmother Powell improves after illness. Club meets June 21. Families travel to Abilene Itasca Stamford Spur and Dallas for visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Fuqua
Astin
E. J. Boedeker
O'Keefe
Rozella Roberts
Jack Coon
Lila Dyson
Harry Victor Hall
T. R. Wendborne
Powell
Henry Osment
Evalyn
Abilene
W. B. Apperson
Nellie
J. B. Ashburn
Missionary Societies of
Methodist and Baptist Churches
H. E. Galway
Raymond
Alturs
Calif
Dick Williams
Miss Longone
Billy Brewington
Dallas
Geo. Ashburn
Turner
Itasca
C. P. Am
Social Roundup of Sunday Visits Across Town
Mr and Mrs John Braswell shared dinner with Mr and Mrs W B Ap. Wren Jackson visited Mr and Mrs D J Meads. Rev and Mrs John Roden of Dublin visit Mrs Roden's parents Mr and Mrs J H Rivers. Leta Opal Hunter and aunt visit Carlsbad Cavern. Numerous families from Abilene Hamlin O Donnell and Anson hosted and visited friends and relatives this weekend.
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John Braswell
W. B. Apperson
Wren Jackson
D. J. Meads
John Roden
Dublin
Roden
J. H. Rivers
Leta Opal Hunter
Sheppard
Anson
Carlsbad
Ben Ashburn
Edgar Ashburn
E. D. Ashburn
J. D
Abilene
Tom Ashburn
Lonnie Jones
O'Donnell
C. E. Tucker
J. E. England
Vera Maye
Marguerite
Maxine Appling
H. E. Brown
Hamlin
Geraldine Link
Annie Bush
Elmo Eoff
Ed Polnack
Dick Williams
Bertha Appling
Desert Song to Play in Abilene Next Week
Abilene audiences will see the screen version of The Desert Song at the Majestic Theatre the week of June 24 with a midnight matinee Sunday June 23. John Boles stars as the Red Shadow with Carlotta King and a strong supporting cast including Louise Fazenda Myrna Loy and Johnny Arthur in this Romberg operetta adaptation praised on Broadway for its melodies and dances plus dramatic action.
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Abilene
Majestic Theatre
Sigmund Romberg
Broadway
New York
John Boles
Red Shadow
Boles
Carlotta King
Miss King
Louise Fazenda
John Millam
Myrna Loy
Johnny Arthur
Roy del Ruth
Rotarians Plan Round-Up for Exchangites Visitors
Rotary Club members arranged help for hosting the state convention of Exchange clubs meeting Saturday. Sixty Stamford men will be transported to Flat Top ranch for a round-up event for visiting Exchangites. Four visitors spoke at the luncheon: George Connell and Henry Andrews of Stamford and Billy Bryant and Horatio Neff of Hamlin.
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State Convention of Exchange Clubs
Rotary Club
Stamford
Flat Top Ranch
Rotary
George Connell
Henry Andrews
Billy Bryant
Horatio Neff
Hamlin
Conversions Rise in Lueders Revival At Avoca Baptist
Fourteen conversions were recorded Sunday at the Avoca Baptist Church revival led by Rev. T. L. Kilpatrick. The eight day total reached 24 with the service crowded and many turned away as the evangelistic campaign continues toward a final Sunday closing.
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Baptist Church
Avoca
T. L. Kilpatrick
Wodely Yo-Yo Club Hosts Social Evening
Miss Lois Perkins entertained the Yo-Yo Club Tuesday evening with rose adorned rooms, bridge, dancing, and refreshments including salad olives pickles potato flakes iced tea and cake. Guests included Lena Berthel Medlin Mary Edna Frizzell Dorothy Harlan Elizabeth Moody Evelyn Perkins Maebelle Baird Fay Curd and host Miss Perkins plus Mr and Mrs Cash Wiseman and guests Luther Encke Pete Elliott Judd Carlisle Milton Payne Weaver Medlin Harrison Durrett and Latham.
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Lois Perkins
Lena Berthel Medlin
Mary Edna Frizzell
Dorothy Harlan
Elizabeth Moody
Evelyn Perkins
Maebelle Baird
Fay Curd
Cash Wiseman
Luther Encke
Pete Elliott
Judd Carlisle
Milton Payne
Weaver Medlin
Harrison Durrett
and Latham
Friday Bridge Club Meets with Mrs Rayford Hills
The Friday Bridge Club gathered last Friday morning with Mrs. Rayford Hills. Yellow and green decorations matched the salad course and tea. Mrs. J. M. Carter won high score and a green crystal glass set. guest prize went to Mrs. George Zachary. Other attendees included Mesdames H. G. Andrews, E. P. Bunkley, A. C. Cooper, F. E. Hudson, John Hudson, W. L. Orr, D. B. Ernest, W. B. Harrison, Harry Yates and R. F. Townsend.
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Rayford Hills
J. M. Carter
George Zachary
Mesdames
H. G. Andrews
E. P. Bunkley
A. C. Cooper
F. E. Hudson
John Hudson
W. L
La Petite Artiste Club Meets For Handwork Hour
La Petite Artiste Club gathered Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Pitt Walton. During the handwork hour decorative owls were crafted and a tea salad was served. Guests included Mesdames Park, Jackson, Hood, Appling, Ottinger, Bryan, Nichols, Walton, Bostick, and Flemins. Next meeting set with Mrs. D. L. Bostick at 209 West Oliver Street.
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LA Petite Artiste Club
Pitt Walton
Mesdames H. L. Park
H. F. Jackson
Roscoe Hood
Crockett Appling
A. M. Ottinger
S. L. Bryan
C. P. Nichols
Buster Walton
D. L. Bostick
Burt Flemins
West Oliver Street
Abilene Races Poised as Outstanding Independence Day Event
Abilene on July 4 hosts a West Texas Fair Speedway program praised as the outstanding Independence Day sport event in the southwest. The face of the AAA 1929 racing schedule confirms a featured automo bile race lineup and substantial local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
West Texas Fair Speedway
Southwest
American Automobile Association
Seven U S speed contests to exceed city event on July 4
The year 1929 will feature seven AAA sanctioned speed car contests in the United States larger than the local Independence Day program, with only one in the Southwest on November 16 at Phoenix Arizona. Prizes totaling 2500 go to winners in the five races at the city event. Also noted are eleven championship circuit contests and 183 other races nationwide.
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United States
Southwest
Phoenix
Arizona
AAA
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College of William and Mary
Williamsburg
America
Harvard
Massachusetts
Husbands’ Filling Station
Ral News
Bunker Hill
Lena Boedeker
Lagerton
Elmer Boedeker
Grady Hall
Berry Hill
Erson
I. C. Rutherford
Tuxedo
Stewart Follis
Spur
W. H. Parks
Lueders
Wodely
Yo-Yo Club
Brazelton Lumber Company
Nina
Anna Patrick Booth
Texas Press Association
Wichita Falls
J. P. Booth
Anna Patrick
G. L. Inglish
Jane Ann Soderberg
Inez Inglish
Cleburne Huston
the American
Goodyyear
Goodyear
Bible Tire Store
Hamilton Street
Bryant-Link Company and Quality
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