Heat and sickness mark Pilot Grove news and visits
Scorching heat affects crops and health in Pilot Grove as community members attend revival meetings. J A Lovell from Fort Worth visits his parents. Several guests stay with local families, including Pattie Jean Hulett, Lorene and Lois Deberry, and J B Ownby. Revivals draw Whitewright, Kentucky town, Bethel attendees. 35 to 40 conversions reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Lovell
Fort Worth
F. Lovell
Pattie Jean Hulett
George Miller
Blue Ridge
Tom Thorpe
Pottsboro
G. E. Thrift
Lorene
Lois Deberry
C. B. Neely
Alpha Rhodes
M. G. Davis
Trenton
Slaton
Post
Ellen Hopper
Kentuckytown
Bethel
Hawkins
Bro. Henderson
Bro. Wilson
Spend Your Money Where You Made It In Town
A brief exhortation urges residents to support local businesses by spending money in their own hometown. The piece emphasizes community growth, job retention, and economic vitality tied to local commerce and small firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Revival Meeting at Orangeville Draws Crowds
A revival meeting of community wide interest began last Monday night at the Methodist Church in Orangeville. Day services are at 10 o clock each day in the church house. Rev Ben Bell of Howe assists Rev Harold Schmitzer in leading the meeting with ministers directing the singing. Good crowds attend and strong interest is shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Orangeville
Ben Bell
Howe
Harold Schmitzer
Lawson Family Returns Home After Visit to Grandparents
Mrs. C. B. Lawson and children have returned to De Quincy Ark after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Giles. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Jarvis and their young son Clifford Wilson of Trenton were guests of her parents Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Lawson
de Quincy, Ark
T. J. Giles
Clifford Jarvis
Clifford Wilson
Trenton
C. A. Wilson
Miss Virginia Knox and Thelma Pratt Visit Mt Vernon Hostess
Miss Virginia Knox of Mt Vernon and Miss Thelma Pratt of Bonham spent Monday here as guests of Miss Verma Mangrum. Miss Mangrum accompanied Miss Pratt home for a few days visit.
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Virginia Knox
Mt. Vernon
Thelma Pratt
Bonham
Verma Mangrum
Miss Mangrum
Miss Pratt
Couple returns to Frederick after visit with LaRoe kin
Mr and Mrs R B Mack have returned to their home in Frederick Oklahoma after visiting the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Lucian LaRoe They were accompanied home by Miss Lucile LaRoe.
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R. B. Mack
Frederick
Okla
Lucian LaRoe
Lucile LaRoe
Campaign Lessons From Texas Politicians
A Cleburne Times editorial notes that the current campaign proves many previously honored Texas figures cannot secure a hearing at conventions, illustrating an era where political careers rise and fall quickly. The piece underscores the drift of influence away from once revered leaders.
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Texas
Cleburne Times
No Venue Change for Norris Says Attorney
Fort Worth on August 11 rumors of a venue change in the case of Rev. J. Frank Norris charged with slaying D. E. Chipps were dismissed by both sides. District Attorney R. K. Hanger and defense counsel Charles Mays said the State will not seek a change. Trial is set for Monday, November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
J. Frank Norris
D. E. Chipps
R. K. Hanger
Charles Mays
Notice of Road District No 5 tax levy in Grayson Texas
Notice to property owners and interested parties that during the First Called Session of the Thirty-Ninth Texas Legislature in Austin on September 13, 1926 a bill will be introduced to create Road District No 5 in Grayson Special County Texas. The act would validate orders of the Grayson County Commissioners Court regarding district organization bonds and taxes and declare an emergency. Dated August 9, 1926. R M Carter County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Austin
Grayson
Special
Commissioners’ Court
Said County
R. M. Carter
Giles sisters visit Dallas for shopping and calls
Misses Frances and Lucile Giles spent the first of the week in Dallas visiting friends and buying goods for the Giles Variety Store, signaling busy business and social ties in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
Lucile Giles
Dallas
Giles Variety Store
Phipps couple visits Haile home in Mineral Wells
Mr and Mrs E E Phipps of Mineral Wells spent several days this week staying with Mr and Mrs Lester Haile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Phipps
Mineral Wells
Lester Haile
Mrs Emma Teel Returns Home From Vernon Visit
Mrs Emma Teel and her granddaughter returned to their Vernon home after visiting Mr and Mrs B F Blanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Teel
Vernon
B. F. Blanton
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Pilot Grove News
Tom Lilley
T. E. Barbee
M. L. Seay
Ambrose
I. M. Speke
New Perfection Oil
W. R. Hooper
Devonport
G. F. Bryant
G. W. Hansard
P. Janway
J. W. McMurry Grocery
P. A. Short
W. F. Brown
Dyer & Jones’ Drug Store
John Hollingsworth
Love Monument Company of
Sherman
Mark Montgomery
J. F. Ball
Tom Bean
Life and Fire
Jimmie Lee Yates
Sears and
Walnut Streets
J. A. Harper
J. B. Thomas
Norris
Grayson County
Goodyear
Clark & Meador Good Hardware
Kimbell Elevator Plant
Whitewright, Texas
Palace
Walter Cox
Gillespie
New York
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