New City Council Era Propels Progress in Sherman Denison
Dan W. Smith named mayor pro tempore as Sherman hosts a robust civic string of gains. The town recalls a great fire four years ago, then notes miles of sidewalk, new schools, pumping plant, phone system, and street improvements. A Whitewright interurban route remains eyed. a April 17 road drive by auto caravan boosts support among Denison and nearby towns.
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Dan W. Smith
T. B. Moore
Altus
Oklahoma
Weather Brightens Farm Labor Across the Region
The past week brought fine weather that let farmers catch up on work after a rain spell. Improved tools and teams helped them pull ahead as wheat, spring oats, and corn performed well. Farmers begin limited cotton planting with encouraging prospects overall.
Whitewright fiddle factory yields handmade violins
In Whitewright an industry struggles to gain prominence as Bob and Bill Sadler and S. R. Glidewell complete hand-made violins valued around 150 dollars each. Glidewell tests his new instrument after 720 hours of effort.
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Whitewright
Bob
Bill Sadler
R. Glidewell
Mr. Glidewell
Lindsey's opens new department store in Whitewright
A countywide brief notes Lindsey's plan to open a new department store in Whitewright next Thursday. Local officials expect increased shopping options and jobs as the store prepares to welcome customers with a grand opening event.
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Ake
Lindsey
Whitewright
Pilot Grove bonds eyed as road fund gains support
F M Sloan a Pilot Grove merchant urges voters to back the 900000 road bond issue set for April 17, noting local taxes plus Sherman and Denison valuations can connect Pilot Grove to wider commerce. R E K Binion chairs the good roads committee with Dr Birt as secretary. In Deport, T H Sears from this city was chosen to represent elders at the Rochester General Assembly, his fifth such honor, delaying a planned Panama Exposition trip. Rev N F Grafton named as ministry delegate.
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Sherman
Denison
Gate City
Chamber of Commerce
Sun
Twin Cities
F. M. Sloan
Pilot Grove
Sloan
R. EK. L. Binion
Paris
Deport
T. H. Sears
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Rochester
New York
Sears
San Francisco
N. F. Grafton
Leonard
Good roads boosters campaign at Bethel bond meeting
City residents traveled to Bethel Tuesday night to discuss the pending bond issue with locals who listened to several speeches. Oscar Bow, a former resident and advocate for road improvements, delivered what was described as the most logical and effective talk.
Alverson Predicts Strong Yes Vote on Roads
Frank Alverson living north of town says his section will cast a substantial majority for good roads at the election Saturday.
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