Farmers Meet to Discuss Farm Loans
Farmers from Fannin Collin and Grayson counties met in Sherman to elect a loan directorate and form a district unit for central government loans. Delegates described a cooperative production loan program with stock A and stock B and a plan for government to ease out as the association finances itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Young
Fannin
Jack McCullough
Collin
Grayson County
W. J. Hogan
Bells
Dave Taylor
van Alstyne
J. T. Bryant
Pottsboro
E. J. Robertson
Sherman
O. G. Bow
Whitewright
George Graham
Collinsville
George W. Brown
Charles Burns
John Durham
Luther Ladd
Mr. Ruffines
Giley S. Strickland
Vision of World Peace Amid Global War Tensions
A Sunday school lesson centers on Isaiah 11 1 9 depicting a peaceful reign of the Messiah as nations remain armed. The essay cites a 238 million naval buildup by the U S and recalls disarmament failures by Germany and Allied powers, urging humility and renewal of peace efforts. The church emphasizes a Christ led path despite grim world conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
League of Nations
Japan
China
United States
Bride Shower Honors Mrs Loran Nicholson in Whitewright Area
A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Erma Loyd Ball before her December 1 marriage to Loran Nicholson. Hosts Mrs Granville Ball and Mrs Robert Ball served refreshments in the Ball home southwest of Whitewright. Attendees included numerous Ball relatives and friends from Whitewright Tom Bean and Pilot Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loran Nicholson
Erma Loyd Ball
Granville Ball
Robert Ball
Whitewright
C. W. Tree
Mattie Boman
Ben Boman
Sims Wortham
Eula Allen
Jim Allen
Luther Burkett
John Jenkins
George Ball
Nina
Georgia Ball
Charlie Biggerstaff
Joe B. Cameron
Ralph Skipworth
Harman Jones
Mary Smith
Mollie Hill
Jess Blanks
Alice Blanks
D. E. McCoy
Ed Sullinger
Jess Martin
Ina May Wortham
Leta Ball
Leon Ball
Tom Bean
Reedy Wortham
Luella
Roy Neathrey
Pilot Grove
Jack Ryan
Walter Ball
Lurline
Mary Etta
Lucile Ball
Frank Nicholson
Sherman
Near
This One Wears Well Dora Learns From Sunday School
Dora had just returned from Sunday school for the first time. Her father asks what she learned and she proudly responds that she is a child of Satan. The wry line captures a child’s blunt takeaway from a religious lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Fooling Santa Claus Poem by Frances McMinds Poindexter
Christmas Eve stockings hang by the bed as eight year old Jack schemes to swap gifts with his mother. He hides her hose and Santa replies in a note, saying he brought items for Jack but will take them back until next Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Nell
Santa Claus
Santa
Mamma
Solomon's Wisdom Reputation Attributed To Wives
Mrs Peck asks how Solomon earned wisdom. Henry replies it came from listening to many wives, implying his wives influenced his wisdom rather than original thought. The exchange hints at a humorous, domestic angle on biblical reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Mrs. Peck
Henrietta
Henry
First Baptist Class Christmas Party Delights Members
Always-Ready and Agaba classes of First Baptist Church enjoyed a Thursday evening party hosted by Mrs. G. C. Ivins and Mr. B. W. Newman at the Newmans home. The home featured roses, mistletoe, and Christmas decor with a snow-topped tree. Gifts were given from the tree, teachers received presents, and refreshments included turkey salad, date loaf, mints, whipped cream, and hot tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
G. C. Ivins
B. W. Newman
College student signs up for contract study
A letter from a daughter to her mother notes daddy pays for her college, and she resolves to learn something, stating she is taking up contract courses.
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Merry Christmas
Planters
GM Company
W. P. Vaughn
North Texas Seed Co
Pascal Farley
NEW GI CO
J. M. Sturdivant
Charles E. Dunn
Bride
Satan
Paul Stephens Office
By Frances McMinds Poindexter
Higher Education
Old Saint Nick
R. R. Waldo
The
First National Bank
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