Revival notes and social visits fill Rural News
Rain clouds pass over as farmers welcome sun. Attendance bounces between weather and revival led by Roy G. Robinson. Numerous visitors from West Texas to Chicago pass through towns, with church events, visits, and family gatherings reported. Bow Corner Home Demonstration Club hosts August meeting and plans fair booth work.
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Roy G. Robinson
Trenton
Mr. Robinson
Johnnie Wilson
West Texas
S. F. Garland
Dallas
Fort Worth
G. W. Judd
Tom Bean
Anna Joyce
Earleen Benson
Anna
Gus Holmes
Max
Holmes
Thad Rhodes
Louise Merritt
Ravenna
Ector
Nettie Cannon
Arthur Ross
Chesley Rhodes
Corsicana
J. A. Lovell
Caddo
Texas
Wynema Moran
Bells
Mildred Burks
Ita Jane Lovell
George Holmes
Chicago
Scott Brothers
Bow Corner
John Oliver
Oliver
Weather Lashes Canaan as Rain Dampens Sunday Activities
Heavy rain fell Sunday night in Canaan, raising concerns about insect trouble if it continues. Despite the downpour, crops remain fine and Sunday school attendance was strong. Social visits included Miss Mary Ayers with Katie and Ruby Burk, and several local residents visiting friends in Randolph and Savoy.
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Mary Ayers
Katie
Ruby Burk
Mack Chadwell
Wesley Burk
Remey Turner
Randolph
Lila Mae
Gladys Smith
Reva Lee Hopper
Bennie Opton
Savoy
Tom White
Enterprise Community
Howard Harrison and Son
J. S. Smith
Near Savoy
J. E. Smith
Social Round of Local Families Visits in Bonham Area
Bonham area residents host relatives and friends through the weekend. Numerous visits occur among Marlows, Hoppers, Mynatts, Haliburtons, and other noted local families with callers from Sherman, Dallas, Ballinger, and Abilene.
Things Out of Joint:Chiggers to Dust in the Countryside
A poem noting pests and hardships across rural life from chiggers to dust on the hills. It laments a world badly out of joint with too many contradictions for people to rest or find peace. Honey Grove Signal.
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Honey Grove
Primary Election Vote Falls Within Normal Texas Range
Dallas Evening Journal notes forecasts of a small turnout did not materialize as 735,390 votes were cast for the Texas governor race. Comparisons show 1926 and 1928 totals align with historic highs, while 1920 to 1924 participation varied. Forecasters conclude attempts to read future turnout are idle.
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Smith
Texas Election Bureau
Texas
Dallas Evening Journal
Radio sets in use reach twelve million in the United States
A January 1 survey shows seven and a half million standard radio receivers and enough crystal sets to bring total sets to twelve million. With five persons per household, the radio audience equals about half the U S population.
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United States
Sun Advertisers Back Reliable Merchants
A note urging readers to buy from merchants who advertise in The Sun, branding them dependable and trustworthy sources for purchases.
Westbrook grateful for splendid vote in primary
In the primary for County Judge Westbrook announces first place in 30 boxes, second in 23, third in 3, and a lead of 804 votes over the nearest rival. He thanks supporters and urges vote for the August 25 second primary, outlining qualifications as a lawyer and businessman with newspaper publishing and State Senate experience on key committees.
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Commerce and Manufacturing
Westbrook Seeks County Judge Post in August Vote
A political advertisement from Ed Westbrook stresses experience in law and service on multiple state committees. He urges voters to support him on August 25 and thanks supporters for legal backing.
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ED Westbrook
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Pilot Grove
Charley Woodruff
Amarillo
Mrs. Woodruff
Earl Benson
Pascal Binion
Z. W. Binion
George C. Lovell
F. Lovell
L. E. Miller
W. H. Smith
Velma Scott
A. T. Scott
Jim G. Lovell
Jim Jr
Byron Birt
Mrs. Birt
East
Bow Corner Club
Canaan
Bow-Wright
Bow-Wright Drug Co
Planters National Bank
Carlis Marlow
Bonham
C. D. Alverson
Dave Chadwell
Little
Howe
Elmer Marlow
Clarence Burden
Mahurin
J. H. Hopper
O. H. Hopper
Wilburn Hefner
Elma Hopper
H. FE. Pearson
J. M. Mynatt
Floyd Haliburton
G. C. Marlow
Rayburn Hail of
M. B. Woodson
J. C. Woodson
Lloyd Hicks
David Haliburton
Ballinger
E. V. Jay
Renfro
Sherman
J. R. Burks
Ernest Jay
J. Hash
F. O. Mangrum
Whitewright
Commerce
Texarkana
Memphis
Lone Star
D. G. Coley
Ticket Agt
Westbrook
Huffines
Goodyear Tires
Chevrolet
F.o.b. Flint
Mich
Bob Sears
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