Snyder to host July picnic with speeches and barbecue
A large community picnic set for July 8 and 9 aims to revive Snyder's social life after a decade with ample amusements, public speaking, barbecue, and exhibits from Scurry County farms. Committees for finance, entertainment, concessions, and program duties are planned to ensure smooth operations and a strong turnout.
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Snyder
Scurry County
K. Blackard
Leo Stinson
A. L. Davis
Boren, Co. & Perkins, Jr
Alexander M. BB. Roseer
A. P. Morris
Uele
Diste Bavith
L. Fuller
Arrie Winston
W. Waterman
Leach
A. D. Erwin
P. Brown
P. Thrane
BR. H. Curnutte
J. C. Stinson
EF. Matthews
M. . Fuller
W. W. Hamilton
C. P. Wolfe
Board votes on teachers as Supt Hall confirmed
The schol board met to elect teachers and approve applications. Supt. V. Hall attended with the board as they reviewed candidates. The group anticipates a large slate of qualified applicants to be finalized at later meetings.
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der Schol
Aude V. Hall
J. Hall
Therd
Jewell Watts Ts
O. L. Howell
Jo Hailey
Iss Mattie Lee Palmer
Fifth Sunday Meet Held by North Colorado Baptist Association
The North Colorado Baptist Association convened its Fifth Sunday meeting at Moore's Creek church near Turner, May 28 29 30 1920. Attendees enjoyed a feast of food and faith while discussions covered advancing the Lord's work and opposition to the Inter-Church World Movement. Lee King was tasked to report to the press but did not, and a resolution opposing the Inter-Church World Movement was passed alongside insistence on church state separation and scriptural guidance.
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North Colorado Baptist Association
Moore's Creek
Turner
Lee King
Church World Movement
Inter-Church World Movement
Jesus
Inter Church World Movement
King
American Legion Will Layne Post Grows in Members
The Will Layne Post of the American Legion expanded from 39 to 80 members as veterans plan a forthcoming celebration. They urge passage of athletic legislation but opposed the soldier bonus bill in Congress, stressing independence and refusal to be bought by political tricks.
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American Legion
Will Layne
House
United States Congress
John
Passes Washington Alien Exclusion Bill Targeting Sabotage
Washington June 5 The house passed a bill to exclude dangerous aliens from the United States. A mere membership in organizations advocating overthrow of government or sabotage could justify deportation. It covers distributing or possessing anti-government material and applies to members and organizations publishing such literature.
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Washington
United States
House
Senate
Sunday School Reports for June 6 1920
Baptist reports show 187 present 3 new members 9 tardies and $56.20 collected. Methodist records 199 present 10 new members with visitors and $9.29 collected. First Christian enrolled 81 with 45 present 4 visitors 1 new member and 42 on time, $25.09 collected. Presbyterian enrolled 56 with 37 in attendance 18 daily Bible readers 3 new members and $2.81 offering.
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First Christian
Presbyterian
Sunday School Growth and Sacrament Announcement
June opens with promises of best attendance this year and a call to join the church. Preaching at 11:60 then Lord’s Supper in morning service. membership invites and letters encouraged. Orphans offering last Sunday surpassed 226 dollars. J W Couch and pastor coordinate help. Epworth League at 4:00, growing with plans for youth events. J H Hicks, Pastor.
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J. W. Couch
Epworth League
J. H. Hicks
Thompson Couple Sends Urgent News From Eastland
Mr and Mrs T R Thompson received Wednesday evening word from Mr and Mrs W P Arnold of Eastland that their baby is very sick with flux. Mrs Thompson left on the early morning train Thursday to reach them.
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Thompson
W. P. Arnold
Eastland
Miss Clara Bannister Visits Home Region
Miss Clara Bannister, sister of Dr. Bannister, returned from Gatesville with the family for a short visit. She attended school here two or three years ago. Mrs. M. E. Cotton of Dunn visited her daughter Mrs. Dock Richardson in town Monday and was a pleasant caller at the Signal office.
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Clara Bannister
Dr. Bannister
Gatesville
Clara
M. E. Cotton
Dunn
Dock Richardson
Births Reported Near Fluvianna and Ira
A boy was born June 6 to Mr and Mrs Milton Knight four miles south of Fluvianna. A girl was born June 8 to Mr and Mrs J F Lindsey four miles north of Ira.
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Milton Knight
Fluvyanna
J. F. Lindsey
Ira
Shuler Family Return From Dallas Visit
Harvey Shuler and family returned Sunday from a visit in Dallas. Tra plans a first class, thoroughly modern gin plant later this year as the cotton crop matures.
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Harvey Shuler
Dallas
Tra
Miss Orean West Visits Mrs Kin Blackard
Miss Orean West of Loraine is visiting Mrs Kin Blackard, sharing time in the community.
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Miss Orean
Loraine
Mrs
Kin Blackard
Bannister Family Returns From Coryell County Visit
Dr. J. M. Bannister and family returned Monday from a visit to relatives in Coryell County. Grandma Blackard, aged 94, remained at the home of Mr. H. M. Blackard.
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J. M. Bannister
Coryell County
Grandma Blackard
H.M. Blackard
City Council Minutes From June Meeting
City officials met at City Hall on June 7 with Mayor Fuller and Aldermen approving minutes and budgets. They formed committees to fix street lines on the North Corporation, discussed adding sidewalks, crossing work on Plaid street, and sanitation ordinance plans for vacant properties. Other actions included pipe damage bills, a gas station permit referral, and multiple bill approvals totaling several hundred dollars.
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M.A. Fuller
O. P. Wolfe
Harvey Shuler
W. Mr. Morrow
T. J. Blackburn
H. J. Brice
H. L. Davia
J. K. Blackard
A. D. Erwin
W. M. Morrow
Gay McGlain
D. P. Yoder Place
Plaid Street
Yoder Place
A.D. Erwin
Adamson
Highway Department
W. J. Shaw
Bolin
Walton
Ware
Ware & Wyatt
H. L. Davis
HA. L. Davis
O. H. Alexander
W. R. Johnson
J. J. Adams
J. D. McClanahan
Snyder Utilities Co
W. Lb. Shaw
R. W. Webb
A Martin
H. W. Wills
Wigginbotham Harris Co
Social Meeting of Presbyterian Women’s Auxiliary
Mrs Elza hosted a Presbyterian Women’s Auxiliary social at her home on Monday afternoon June 7. The gathering featured pleasant conversation and shared ideas, with several ministerial selections and fragrant bouquets. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Cote, with visitors Mrs W W Beall of Sweetwater Texas and Mrs N N Farmer of Greenfield Missouri welcomed. The next meeting at the church will focus on Bible study and all are urged to attend.
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Elza
Presbyterian Women’s Auxiliary
Cote
W. W. Beall
Sweetwater
Mrs D J Baird Finds New Home In La Veta Colorado
Mrs D J Baird formerly Misa Maud Hollingworth writes that Snyder was her hometown and she has moved from Porterville California to La Veta Colorado on June 1 to be near friends in her new home.
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D. J. Baird
Misa Maud Hollingworth
Snyder
la Veta
Colorado
Porterville
California
Revival Meeting At First Baptist Church Draws Crowds
The First Baptist Church revival, led by Dr. Routh with gospel singer Mr. Farr, opens with strong messages and spirited music. Morning services at 10:00 AM and evening at 7:30 PM invite all Christians, with Sunday School next Sunday and a call for wide attendance from Snyder and nearby areas.
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First Baptist Church
Routh
Farr
Snyder
Tabernacle
W. H. Sims
Gas Wells Update From Justiceburg Area Drilling Progress
Gas at Justiceburg reports two million feet per day from a 2945 foot depth. The Riley well bit has been recovered and drilling resumes. The Durham Jones well shows about 400 feet drilled.
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Justiceburg
Riley
Jones
Durham
Mrs. P. J. Ingle Dies in Fort Worth Burial in Alvarado
Mrs. P. J. Ingle died in Fort Worth last Friday and was buried Sunday at Alvarado. Mr. Ingle returned Thursday to Snyder.
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P. J. Ingle
Fort Worth
Alvarado
Ingle
Snyder
Curry Housed This Week With A Very Sore Foot
Mr. W. M. Curry has been confined indoors this week due to a very sore foot affecting his daily activities.
Council Adjourns After Brief Session
Minutes show no further business. adjournment recorded after short council meeting with items listed as 7 50 and a payment J $12.80 by C. Bynum.
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C. Bynum
Grand Jury Adjourns After Filing Harsh Report
The Scurry County grand jury, after two days of sessions, filed a final report to Judge R. H. Curnutte. It found 9 felonies and 24 misdemeanors mainly gaming, urged stricter parental supervision, noted lax store security, called for pell extracts in liquor sales, and warned against allowing children under 16 to drive motor vehicles.
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Scurry County Grand Jury
Curnutte
R. H. Curnutte
District Court
Scurry County
Texas
Grand Jury
Stinson Retires as Snyder Bank Cashier
Mr. J. C. Stinson resigns after ten years as cashier of the First State Bank & Trust Co. in Snyder. Clyde Funk, previously assistant cashier, is elected cashier this week. Stinson plans to pursue a drug store venture but has not fixed his future line of work.
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J. C. Stinson
Flrst State Bank & Trust Co
Snyder
Clyde Funk
Mr. Stinson
Joe
Stinson Drug Store
Rosser opposes broad plan on pink boll worm bill
Hon M F Rosser returned from Austin to monitor talks on a proposed plan to tackle pink boll worm. A five member committee would inspect fields and may condemn fields and pay damages. Owners could seek court review, but federal powers and costs worry Texas cotton raisers.
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M. FE. Rosser
Austin
Rosser
Federal Commission
Texas
Weekley Couple Celebrate 20th Anniversary in Ennis
The Signal notes the 20th marriage anniversary reception of Mr and Mrs John M Weekley of Sanis Texas. Friday evening June 18 marks the celebration hosted by Ms Weekley editor of the Ennis Weekly Local, acknowledging long time friendship with the authors.
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Signal
John M. Weekley
Sanis
Texas
Weekley
Ennis Weekly
Whitmore Family Returns From Austin With Grady’s Diploma
Dr. J. T. Whitmore and his son Grady arrived home Tuesday night from Austin. Grady earned an A B diploma and Dr. Whitmore praised the trip and the University’s administration.
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J. T. Whitmore
Grady
Austin
Mrs J A Stallings Emi Children Visit El Paso
Mrs J A Stallings and her children are visiting El Paso for a period of time. The voyagers plan to tour local sites and meet with acquaintances during their stay.
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J. A. Stallings
el Paso
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