Frank Roberts Leaves for Mineral Wells Garage Venture
Frank Roberts went to Mineral Wells last week to manage the Post Office Garage. He assumed charge April 1. It is the town’s largest garage and is doing well. The Mineral Wells Roberts Garage will be run by Mr. Carroll, who has worked there for over a year. Roberts retains an interest and will continue involvement.
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Frank Roberts
Mineral Wells
Post Office
Roberts
Frank
Carroll
Mrs Horace Thompson Returns From Sherman Trip
Mrs Horace Thompson came home from Sherman after about two weeks in a sanitarium. She is reported to be much improved in health.
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Horace Thompson
Sherman
Heath
Local American Legion to Meet Friday Night at Club Rooms
The Sun reports a Legion post meeting Friday night to cover routine business and plan attendance at Lieut. Hughes funeral in Sherman Sunday. All members urged to attend. Also noted is a dance at the Smith Hotel Tuesday sponsored by city youths and guests from Van Alstyne with the White Wright Orchestra praised for its music. Joe Everheart visited Mineral Wells late last week.
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the Sun
The
American Legion
Legion
Lieut. Hughes
Sherman
van Alstyne
Smith Hotel
Whitewright
Local furniture work and repairs offered by shop
The ad notes complete manufacturing equipment to make new furniture from old, repair items, and deliver quality work at reasonable prices by W. J. Looney. It also mentions Badgett's Millinery Shop seeking customers for hats and a travel update about Mrs. G. D. McCarty and her son returning from Osawatomi, Kansas after attending her mother's funeral.
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W. J. Looney
G. D. McCarty
Oswatomi
Kans
Local visitors and relocations fill weekend scene
Sherman residents host relatives and friends from Dallas Muskogee Atlanta Purcell Fort Worth Denison and Perry as guests. Several locals move homes visit family and attend church or social events while Badgett's Millinery Shop promotes hats as a local option.
Hat shop display delights local customers in town
Charley Bryant of the International Harvester Company spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bryant as a traveling salesman. Badgett's Millinery Shop invited prospective customers to view its many pretty hats and visit often.
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Badgett’s
Charley Bryant
The
International Harvester Company
Mrs
C. W. Bryant
Pierce's Cafe Regular Dinner Offer
Regular dinner option at Pierce's Cafe praised by customers as great value at 50 cents. Available at noon and supper, inviting diners to enjoy a quick, affordable meal.
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Pierce’s Cafe
Local notices highlight visits and shop promos in town
Miss Sallie Joe Gowdy of Baylor University visited her mother Mrs. B. G. Gowdy. C. B. Bryant returns from Sweetwater. Furnishings sales pitched by W. J. Looney. Rev Isbell to preach April 3 after rain. Miss Francis Wilson of C I A Denton with her parents. Ladies Aid to hold exchange at Truett Moore’s. Pierce’s Cafe advertises best edibles.
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Sallie Joe Gowdy
Baylor University
Waco
B. G. Gowdy
K. R. Isbell
Orangeville
Francis Wilson
C.I.A
Denton
Mrs
J. W. Wilson
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Truett & Moore’s
W B Hestand Aids Tax Payers This Week
W B Hestand spent several days in the city assisting many residents with income tax forms and filing claims against the Internal Revenue Bureau on community tax reports. He worked with families to complete returns and address tax issues, helping ensure filings were accurate and timely.
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W. B. Hestand
Internal Revenue Bureau
Announcement of departure from local garage business
J Frank Roberts writes to friends and patrons expressing gratitude for support and promising continued involvement with the garage business. He notes he will visit often and that operations will continue under trusted staff, inviting customers to call on him in Mineral Wells or Holland.
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Wells
J. Frank Roberts
Miss Ruth Southerland Visits Denison Home
Miss Ruth Southerland, a Denison high school teacher, spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J P Southerland, returning to her teaching duties after the visit.
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Ruth Southerland
Denison High School
J. P. Southerland
Man Returns From Marlin Mineral Springs Relieved
R H May came back from Marlin after three weeks of mineral water cures for rheumatism. He reports marked improvement in his condition. Hear the new Victor records at Livelys.
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R. H. May
Marlin
Reverend McCraw Moves to Seagoville with Family
Rev. G. R. McCraw and family departed Wednesday for Seagoville to establish residence. He serves as pastor of the Baptist church there and at Kaufman, and until several months ago led Bethel and Pilot Grove Baptist churches, leaving many local friends who regret the move.
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G. R. McCraw
Seagoville
McCraw
Baptist Church
Kaufman
Bethel
Pilot Grove
Furniture firm promises quick order fulfillment
W. J. Looney advertises a wide furniture range with stock on hand and quick sourcing for items not in stock. It touts very low prices and emphasizes product quality while offering prompt delivery.
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W. J. Looney
Victor records arrive for April at Lively's
The April Victor records are available for listening at Lively's where patrons can hear the new releases. The notice promotes the shop as a venue to hear the latest Victor recordings in a local setting.
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April Victor
Lively’s
Express service moves to Cotton Belt station
A representative of American Express checked in Cotton Belt Agent Falvey as express agent at the Cotton Belt station. For three years Express handled all business over the Katy but will now be received and delivered at Cotton Belt. Businesses gain faster access to Sherman and eastern points.
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American Express Company
Cotton Belt
Falvey
Cotton Belt Station
Express
Katy
Sherman
Moss in City Water Remedied by New Reservoir Tap
City water shows moss growth due to old reservoir cover soaking for six and a half years. A new tap will be installed to shade the water from sunlight and stop moss. Authorities say the fix will be ready soon, and residents may strain water at the faucet to avoid moss in the meantime.
Prison System Inquiry To Be Resumed April 11
State Senator Guinn Williams of Decatur, chairman of the penitentiary investigating committee appointed by the Thirty-Seventh Legislature, has notified Senator D. S. McMillin here, member of the committee, of continued sessions and forthcoming hearings regarding prison administration and conditions.
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Guinn Williams
Decatur
D. S. McMillin
Committee to meet in Austin on April 11
The committee plans a meeting in Austin on April 11. After witness testimony is heard, a report will be prepared for presentation at the Legislature's called session.
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Austin
Sherman and Denison Sweep In County Track Meet
In Sherman last Saturday the Sherman and Denison track teams captured all honors. Whitewright challenged but held its own, making a good showing in all events amid strong county competition.
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Sherman
Denison
Whitewright
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W. H. King
R. J. Thompson
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R. H. Jay
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Jack K. Kennedy
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Pascal Cox
Payne
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A. H. Fortner
Sweetwater
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Bonham
T. G. Doss
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Star Products Co
Holland’s Magazine
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Detroit
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