Sherman Cotton Growers Seek Uniform Staple Standard
About 75 cotton raisers buyers ginners and spinners and Sherman district bankers met at the Sherman Chamber of Commerce to push a uniform cotton staple. A committee drafted a resolution urging seedmen to promote a single satisfactory variety, preferably Lone Star, to harmonize grade and export appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Rountree
W. S. Buster
Sherman
John Wakefield
Lee Simmons
Grayson County
Clay Fitch
Bob McGinnis
W. A. Huggins
Tom Weber
C. A. Wendt
R. L. McGinnis
Josh Fain
Oscar Adams
C. C. Morris
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Lone Star
Porter’s News Reports Social Ties Grow in Community
The column notes corn planting to start despite cool weather delaying cotton. Otto Russell’s baby has whooping cough. Numerous visits and social gatherings unfold as families and neighbors host each other. Sunday school improves with a large turnout and Bible readers counted at 1478 chapters read that week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Russell
J. T. Robinson
Whitewright
Buford Barton
Emma Musser
G. D. Bennett
W. C. Anderson
Charlie Richardson
Trenton
Jones
Lynn Cooper
Ely
Bill Musser
Kerr
Lois Anderson
John Musser
Burnie Richey
John Hymer
Orangeville
Bethel
Sherman Visitors Reported By Mrs Oliver And Mrs Sturdivant
Mrs M D Oliver and Mrs J M Sturdivant were Sherman visitors Tuesday, stopping to see friends and attend local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Oliver
J. M. Sturdivant
Sherman
Aged man commits self death in Tom Bean home
A. K. Webb, 59, was found dead in bed at his home near the standpipe Friday morning. Justice Pennell held an inquest and ruled carbolic acid self administration caused his death. Webb, who moved from Tennessee a year ago, returned from Kansas last Thursday. He is survived by his wife and five children. Funeral services were led by Elder W. N. Carter and burial was in City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Webb
Justice of the Peace
Pennell
Tom Bean
Webb
Tennessee
Grady Gillett
Kansas
W. N. Carter
City
Negro Is Removed From Bonham For Safekeeping
Bonham April 13 Virgil Sampson 24 a negro was jailed temporarily here today on a charge of criminally assaulting a white girl 14 years old two miles west of Honey Grove yesterday. Sampson was rescued from a mob watch formed at Honey Grove by Deputy Sheriff Leeman who dashed out of Honey Grove with the negro in an auto and walked the rest of the way here when heavy rain stalled the machine. Sampson was later secreted away and taken to jail in an unnamed town for safekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham
Virgil Sampson
Honey Grove
Sampson
Leeman
Central Christian Church Elects Leaders and Plans Tithers Band
At the annual meeting three elders and ten deacons were elected for the coming year with two deaconesses. Howard Brodhead remains Bible school superintendent. A tithers band of ten heads of families representing 25 members was organized. Morning sermon topic is The Measure of God s Love and the evening service will be Honoring Christ by 7 45 P M Pastor A E Major notes the offerings and tithes focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Brodhead
Bible School
Christ
A. E. Major
Indoor Track Meet Honors School Pupils
Mrs Annette Harp and Miss Chenoweth and Miss Ray hosted an indoor track meet at the school with six colleges represented. Winners included Miss Maxie Echols 20 yard dash Miss Bettie Lou McLean hobble race Russell McGinnis hammer throw Miss Aline Haile crowing contest Miss Minnie Willis standing broad grin Guy Stedham 30 inch dash. Ice cream cones with cherries were served to seventy guests and teachers. guests called the event a huge success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette Harp
Chenoweth and
Ray
Maxie Echols
Bettie Lou McLean
Russell McGinnis
Aline Haile
Minnie Willis
Guy Stedham
Denison Quits T O League Sherman Seeks Berth
Committees raised funds to land Sherman a berth in the Texas Oklahoma League. Denison failed to qualify, giving Denison the first chance at organized baseball since 1917. Sherman gains a downtown park and hopes for big crowds all season. Grailey Higginbotham to manage if Denison is not represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Denison
Robbery of baggage car loot clothing parcels
Denison April 11 baggage car robbed between Muskogee and Denison while mail and parcel post were being moved. Thieves pried a side door lock, entered during movement, and stole clothing from parcel post packages. A second entry the previous day in Denison saw similar thefts. Post office officials are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Kansas City
Muskogee
Katy
Post Office
Austin College to Host District Interscholastic Meet
Sherman April 13 Austin College will host 200 or more school students and friends from Grayson Fannin Cooke Collin and Denton counties for the district interscholastic meet of the University League next Saturday. Austin College provides meals for 175 contestants. Events begin 1 30 at Luckett Field with track field and basketball. Final rounds in Sherman Hall Saturday evening select representatives for the state meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Austin College
Grayson
Fannin
Cooke
Collin
Denton
University League
Luckett Field
Sherman Hall
Cure for the Toothache Joke Turns on Wife’s Kiss
An amused man with a swollen jaw recalls how his wife’s fuss and kiss relieved his toothache. A friend jokes about the remedy and wonders if she is available at home now. The exchange ends with a wry nod to domestic consolation.
Under Duress in a Daring Wardrobe Exchange
A witty exchange centers on a coat as a woman explains she accused John three times of flirting to secure the garment. The remark reveals social tact and sly humor amid flirtation and pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Westminster Guild Elects Officers and Urges Mission Work
The Westminster Guild met with Miss Marion Barbee on Tuesday afternoon at 3. Officers elected for the year are Mrs. Will Carroll president, Mrs. Jim Watson vice president, Miss Josephine Pierce secretary and treasurer, Miss Marion Barbee corresponding secretary, Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs. R. L. Sears and Mrs. W. J. Barbee as patrons. The group urged every church woman to join the missionary organization to enlist girls in service, highlighting mission work at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Guild
Marion Barbee
Will Carroll
Jim Watson
Josephine Pierce
John Wilson
R. L. Sears
W. J. Barbee
Former Whitewright Boy Becomes Pilot Grove Mayor
F G Buchanan a former Whitewright boy, is elected mayor of Pilot Grove Missouri by a 69 vote majority on the fourth instant. He has lived in Pilot Grove for years and works as station agent for the M E T railroad. Reared in Whitewright he began railroad work at the Katy station. Local friends express confidence in his ability to lead. Whitewright boys have a reputation for making good wherever they go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Buchanan
Whitewright
Pilot Grove
Buchanan
Katy
Missouri
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R. L. Holcomb
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W. A. Kirkpatrick
Joe May
Lee Hoy
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