Farmers react to farm program and road talks in county column
The column notes farmer dissatisfaction with the farm program but urges readers to present issues to the committee and seek corrections. It praises improved farming practices, discusses gas rate hearings in Wellington, road planning for Memphis and Hudson, and urges unified action to secure county road funds amid national pressures and cotton prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Hollishhehway
Quail
Memphis
Masten Radio Address Highlights West Texas Farming
F. C. Masten of Wellington, Texas, touted as the largest independent cotton grower in West Texas, spoke on a nationwide NBC broadcast from Chicago. He discussed soil management, power farming, and successful practices across Lamb, Cochran, Bailey, and Collingsworth counties, plus a $2500 prize in 1938 and cooperative gin experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Masten
Wellington
West Texas
Master Farmer
Texas
Chicago
National Broadcasting Company
Charles Snyder
Nose
Panhandle
Masten
Mitchelll
Lamb, Cochran and Bailey
Lubbock
Collingsworth County
Farmers' Cooperative Gin
Mitchell
Mr. Masten
Farming Advice Promotes Honest Effort and Community
A closing exhortation urges farmers to use intellect and heart, work with hands, and pursue farming as a grand, profitable business. The speaker thanks the audience and wishes goodnight, emphasizing practical perseverance.
Gas Company Hearing Deliberations Continue Before Commission
The Railroad Commission hearing on United Gas Corporation costs and plant valuations continues with cross examination of Henderson and other witnesses. Judge Templeton questions the firm’s approach while experts from both sides testify on appraisal items and local plant costs. Hazel McClure returns from Dalhart after teaching there, daughter of Wellington residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
E. L. Henderson
United Gas Company
Railroad Commission
Henderson
Frank 8. French
Templeton
United Gas Corporation
Leo G. Blackstock
French
Burn Handley
T. W. Strange
A. D. Kerr
E. L Henderson
W. N. Storey
H. E. Womack
Hazel McClure
Dalhart
Miss McClure
W. A. McClure
Play Is Given At Samnorwood
Here Comes Charlie a farce comedy was presented by the senior class of Samnorwood at its annual play on Tuesday evening May 24. The audience laughed at Uncle Alec and Charlie in both acts and enjoyed the cast including Nora Malone Johnnie Mac Morgan Officer Tim McGrill Russel Clement Mrs Fanny Farnham Nadine Sanders Larry Elliott Larry Sanders Ted Hartley Grady Whitfield Vivian Smingthekersey Verda Thompson Uncle Alec Twiggs Buford Young Mrs Caroline Smythekersey Helen Clyde Clement Charlie Hoppe Vaughan Daffron Mortimer Smythekersey Robert Laycack. Cal Sugg was a business visitor in Amarillo Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
Ted Hartley
Grady Whitfield
Vivian Smingthekersey
Verda Thompson
Thompson
Alec Twiggs
Buford Young
Caroline Smythekersey
Helen Clyde Clement
Charlie Hoppe
Vaughan Daffron
Mortimer Smythekersey
Robert Laycack
Warning urges farmers to watch for grasshoppers
Farmers urged to keep a sharp lookout for grasshoppers as poisoning proves effective. Ranchers advised by W HK Cutting time to inspect grassland, especially in low areas where hoppers breed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HK
Notable Graduates Highlight Women Medical Pioneers
Marjorie Henninger graduates from a Cleveland high school with straight A averages over four years. The article also profiles Mrs. Phillipa Parry Martin of London as one of the world’s few women masters of surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Henninger
Cleveland
Phillipa Parry Martin
London
England
Local visits and social notes from the area
Dewey Young of Dallas visited relatives here Thursday and Friday. Henry Young of Groom visited friends here. Mollye Ann McWhirter stayed with Aline Isbell. Mrs. Ike Rogers and Mrs. Sylene Mooney visited Mrs. Crow. Preach Roark and John Starr left for Colorado on a fishing trip. A candidate spoke Friday night to a well attended gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Young
Dallas
Henry Young
Groom
Mollye Ann McWhirter
Aline Isbell
Ike Rogers
Sylene Mooney
Crow
Preach Roark
John Starr
Colorado
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Pink Sullivan
Dick Wiley
Jett Roberts
E. M. Trew
Tom Campbell
Gene Lewis
Commissionery Court
Mangum
Japan
John G. Cecil, M. D
Dizzy Dean
Everett. Mitchell
Dust Bowl
Samnorwood
Cal Sugg
Amarillo
Tion
Deposit Insurance Corporation
Lutie
Arlene Young
Eran Tat
Kansas
Jug
Sally May
Steve Owens
Wellington, Texas
Dodson
Cap Rock
Childress
Pampa
M. Childress
Shamrock
Wheeler
Mobeetic
Laketon
Pullman Cafe
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