Storm death toll climbs toward ninety four in tornado sweep
Relief workers cleared debris from a Texas to Tennessee tornado that killed about 100 and injured hundreds across six Southern states. Arkansas Haw Hempstead County reported forty one dead Miller County seventeen lost their lives Pope County three Yell County one Pike County Texas nine Alabama fourteen Mississippi deaths cited. Weather eased with clear skies as Red Cross led Arkansas relief from Texarkana while other states relied on local committees to aid homeless and injured.
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Hempstead County
Arkansas
Miller County
Pope County
Yell County
Pike
Alabama
Mississippi
Red Cross
Texarkana
Prohibition Gains Ground Across Six Provinces
Toronto report says Ontario voted for bone dry prohibition and seeks measures against liquor production. Grant, secretary of the Ontario referendum committee, forecasts nationwide prohibition within five years as six provinces go dry and Quebec and British Columbia enforce government control. New Brunswick and Yukon plan referenda later this year. Ontario enforcement to take effect in about three months.
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Ontario
A. S. Grant
Dominion
Canada
Alberta
Nova Scotia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
British Columbia
New Brunswick
Yukon Territory
Pennington tribe member visits Ancho kin this week
Jones Pennington of Ancho New Mexico arrived early this week to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Pennington and other relatives during a local family gathering.
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Jones Pennington
Ancho
New Mexico
Wm. Pennington
Local American Legion Day Celebrated in Whitewright
American Legion members from Preston P. Everheart Post led an educational town tour visiting Savoy Bells Tom Bean and Trenton before returning to Whitewright for a large banquet at Piers cafe. Speakers Rev T J Manton and Post leaders highlighted Legion aims. Over $700 in donations were raised to equip the club room with hopes to reach $1,000.
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American Legion
Whitewright
Preston P. Everheart
Ed LaRoe
R. C. Brown
T. J. Manton
Grace Presbyterian Church
Sherman
Charles R. Simmons
Legion
Savoy
Bells
Tom Bean
Pilot Grove
J. D. Judd
Trenton
The
Legion Club
May
P. J. Pierce & Sons
Messrs. Pierce & Sons
Whitewright Bakery
P. J. Pierce
Vergil Montgomery
Odeon Theatre
Fatty” Arbuckle
Odeon
J. C. Robinson
Oscar Pierce
One Vote Against Bonds In Harligen Texas Election
A single vote against the 30 000 dollar school bond issue was cast in the Saturday election. The bonds extend a prior issue not expended due to wartime costs. The School Board plans to adopt final plans this week and seek bids.
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Harligen
Texas
Printing Calling Cards Offer Engraving Service
The provider offers printed calling cards and engraving options for customers who want a personalized, durable card. Customers can choose layout, typeface, and finishes to suit individual style and professional needs.
Methodist Church Announces Sunday Schedule
The church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m and 745 p m junior workers at 230 p m Epworth League at 645 p m The public is invited to worship with us Pastor K R Isbell invites all to attend services.
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Epworth League
K. R. Isbell
Red River Valley Fair Dates Set for September and December
Sherman April 19 The Red River Valley Fair will run five days from September 27 to 30 and December 1. Directors met at the courthouse approving the fall exhibit dates and proposing four buildings to house agricultural, hog, horse and mule, and textile exhibits. They urged 10 000 square feet for curios arts and culinary displays and planned committees to coordinate city and interurban improvements and attractions.
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Sherman
The
Fair Association
Court House
Old Settlers’ Association
Davis Spangler
W. R. Dunn
W. C. LeBarron
A. S. Noble
C. A. Shock
Bargains in auto casings offered by R. S. Morehead
For bargains in new and used automobile casings see R. S. Morehead.
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R. S. Morehead
Honey Grove Negro Sentenced to Death
Paris April 20 The jury found Virgil Sampson guilty of criminal assault on a white girl near Honey Grove last week and assessed the death penalty. Texas Rangers attended as a precaution against violence but the trial proceeded without demonstration.
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Paris
Virgil Sampson
Honey Grove
Texas Rangers
Tornado Toll Rises to Ten After Melissa Disaster
McKinney April 20 Elena Corma 22 year old Mexican woman dies from injuries suffered when a tornado wrecked Melissa a week earlier. Her death raises the storm death toll to ten.
Countywide Fair to Become Permanent and Fund Campaign Starts
The countywide fair initiative moves forward with fund-raising plans launched at once. Chambers of commerce in Denison and Sherman report quotas accepted and funds to be raised soon. Architect Perrin Clyce outlined preliminary building plans with full plans due in two weeks for director approval. The community welcomes the permanent fair and pledges united support across the county.
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Denison
Sherman
Perrin Clyce
Clyce & Rolfe
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