New Farm Program details explained to Sherman council
B F Gray county agent outlined the federal agriculture adjustment program replacing the AAA. It shifts land from injurious crops to soil conserving crops with payments of 8.40 per acre, plus 0.05 per lb cotton and 0.015 per lb peanuts retired. Landlord and tenant share 50 percent of crop-shifting payments. soil building premiums go to the crop responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Congress
B. F. Gray
County Agriculture Council
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Mr. Gray
Gray
Sudan
United States Department of Agriculture
Orchard
Bermuda
Carpet
Telephone Call Brings Answer To All Queries
In Paris the SVP telephone service can answer any question or arrange services by dialing the letters. A hostess facing 13 dinner guests was advised to add two extra guests, and two SVP staff women arrived within twenty minutes. The service charge appeared on the caller’s bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
SVP
Verbal Sparring Between Liza and Mose
A playful exchange features Liza instructing Mose to count himself again as he overestimates. Mose retorts with a witty taunt about his own temperature, framing the banter as light insult between characters.
Inverted Teacher Rescues Pupil From 34-Foot Well
At Owl Hollow school in Paoli Indiana, twelve year old Clarence Ferguson fell into a 34 foot well while fishing for a bucket. Teacher Hazel Vance descended head first on a rope chain to secure the boy and pull him to safety with students assisting. The daring rescue drew celebration at the rural school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paoli
Ind
Owl Hollow Country School
Clarence Ferguson
Miss Vance
Clarence
Political Party Jobs Among Best Paying in Capital
Reports filed with the House show political organizations in Washington offering high salaries. A dozen workers earned $10,000 yearly or more in early 1930s tallies, with Jouett Shouse at 36,000 plus expenses top. Charles Michelson led Democratic press agents at 20,800, while others from the Liberty League and Republican committees earned 12,000 to 15,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Republican and
Democratic Committees
American Liberty League
Jouett Shouse
League
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Henry P. Fletcher
Republican National Committee
Charles Michelson
William C. Murphy
Liberty League
Theodore Huntley
Republican
John Hamilton
Alf Landon
Kansas
Hamilton
Chicago
New York
Shouse
Explosion on Li Farm Raises Checker Rooster Mystery
Local report questions an apparent blast at Li farm tied to a curious incident where a farmer allegedly fed his checkers a strange mixture labeled lay or bust. A rooster involvement is referenced, but details remain unclear. Officials declined further comment.
Steam Shovel Mechanism Questioned by Engineers
An Impossibility Mechanics Professor prompts a description of how a steam shovel works, while a Fresh Engineer retorts that steam cannot be carried in a shovel. The exchange highlights skepticism about practical steam power in construction equipment.
Whitewright Mayoral Election Set For April 1936
State of Texas Grayson County notices an election at Whitewright city hall on the first Tuesday in April 1936 the 7th for a two year term mayor. Election officers are W H Horton presiding judge J W Henry assistant judge and J N Powell J M Wright clerks by order of the city commission March 2 1936 F M Echols Mayor Attest Jesse Wallace City Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Grayson
Whitewright
W. H. Horton
J. W. Henry
J. N. Powell
J. M. Wright
F. M. Echols
Jesse Wallace
Administrator acts on estate of Simeon G Ashinhurst Texas
Notice to creditors and debtors of Simeon George Ashinhurst deceased. Joseph H. Ashinhurst named administrator by Jake J. Loy on February 16 1936 in Grayson County Texas. Creditors must present claims and debtors settle at administrator’s Whitewright address by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Grayson
Simeon George Ashinhurst
Grayson County
Texas
Jake J. Loy
Said County
Whitewright
A. D
Joe H. Ashinhurst
Notice to creditors of G S Ryon estate in Texas
The state of Texas Grayson County appoints Mrs Rae Ryon as administratrix of the estate of G S Ryon deceased. She invites all indebted persons or claimants to present accounts at her residence RB F D No 2 Bells Texas by lawful time. This notice dated March 18 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Grayson
G. S. Ryon
Grayson County
Texas
J. J. Loy
Bells
Rae Ryon
Kelvinator Cooking School Next Week at Whitewright
Miss Ellen Strehorn, home economist of Kelvin Kitchens, will lead a Kelvinator cooking school in Whitewright on Wednesday April 8 at 2 30 p m. The program covers cold lunch menus and new recipes, with demonstrations on leftovers salads and enlivened meals. An attendance lamp prize will be awarded and all prepared foods will be given away. Refreshments follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Strehorn
Kelvin Kitchens
Whitewright
Sidney Watson
Community Public Service Company
Strehorn
Texas
Cooking School
Short Course at A. and M. for Furniture Dealers
Establishment of an annual short course at Texas A and M College for retail furniture dealers, first to be held in June. Prof J Wheeler Barger announces the program, sponsored by the department of agricultural economics marketing and finance with the Retail Furniture Dealers Association of Texas. Topics include furniture design manufacture finishing upholsteries fabrics and related subjects for clerks and dealers in smaller cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas A. & M. College For
J. Wheeler Barger
Department of Agricultural Economics
Retail Furniture Dealers Association of Texas
Barger
Woods and metals in furniture making and display
A concise overview of woods and metals used in furniture construction and interior decorating, highlighting materials common in furniture store management and display, including practical selection, finish, and design considerations.
Pie Dispute Reveals Guesswork Over Dessert Identity
A witty exchange between a diner and a waiter highlights the joke that tasting alone may not reveal whether a pie is peach or apple. The pun underscores ambiguity and humor in everyday meals.
Citation Notice Summons Lindsay Smith Grayson County
The State of Texas District Court May Term 1936 issues a four week publication summons to Lindsay Smith with residence unknown. Sheriff or Constable of Grayson County is commanded to summon Smith to appear before the 15th Judicial District Court in Grayson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
District Court
Grayson County
Grayson
Lindsay Smith
15Th Judicial District
Divorce Petition in Grayson County Texas Court
Pearl B. Smith sues for divorce from Lind say Smith in Grayson County Court with case 44736 filed March 23 1936. Petition seeks custody of Evelyn Ruth Smith and general relief in law and equity. Return required and writ to be produced before the May term at Sherman Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. V. Earnest
District Court of
Grayson Co
Sherman
Grayson County
Texas
Frankie Slaughter
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Liza
Big Boy
Mose
Stephens & Bryant
First National Bank
Rai
Kelvinator Cooking School
Kelvinator
Cooking
MMW, Public Service Company
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