Says Coolidge Will Not Run Again
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, predicts Coolidge will decline the 1928 Republican nomination when the time is right. Butler argues two-term precedent already met and warns against a third term issue. He says victory in 1928 hinges on carrying New York and addressing prohibition, farming, and foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coolidge
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Dr. Butler
City of
Butler
Court Affirms Death Sentence of Snow
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals today affirmed the death sentence of F. M. Snow of Erath County for the 1925 slaying of his stepson Bernie Connally. The case noted that Connally's head was reportedly severed and found in a cellar. Snow’s wife and mother-in-law were killed and burned, with their remains later found. The court ruled confessions tied to corroborating facts were admissible despite defense claims they stemmed from mob fear.
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Young Connally
Snow
Olds
Legion Membership Week In Texas Aimed At New Members
The American Legion designates February 6 to 13 as Membership Week in Texas. Posts are urged to recruit via personal solicitation and welcome every ex serviceman to join during the campaign.
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Legion
The
American Legion
Texas
Child Killed When Father Backs Auto
Sherman Texas February 8 Four year old daughter dies after father R L Morgan backs his car across her while moving vehicle from yard in Bethany community six months after moving from Blossom near Paris two miles east of Sherman.
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Sherman
R. L. Morgan
Morgan
Bethany
Blossom
Paris
Moody Appoints Nineteen People to State Posts
Governor Dan Moody announced nineteen appointments to fill vacancies and confirm them. Key picks include M. S. Long as judge in the Forty-Second Judicial District, J. R. Black as District Attorney, and Roy I. Briggs as District Attorney for the Seventy District. Other appointees cover judicial, board, and commission roles across multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Dan Moody
Senate
M. S. Long
Taylor County
Forty- Second Judicial District
W. R. Ely
Highway Commission
J. R. Black
Callahan County
Long
Roy I. Briggs
Reeves County
Seventieth
Henry G. Russell
W. G. Gee
Potter County
W. M. Slay
S. C. Wroe
Cliff Barnes
N. L. Davis
Tarrant County
O. O. Touchstone
Dallas County
North Texas Junior Agricultural College
Arlington
G. H. Aronsfeld
Galveston County
M. A. Terrell
State Board of Optometry
W. L. Weatherall
M. Craig
J. S. Edwards
P. P. Butler
Jefferson County
O. H. Campbell
Orange County
Sabine Pass
D. B. Prince
Forest Mathis
J. A. Phillips
Harris County
State Board of Public Accountancy
Gordon Brothers Stores Closed Under Federal Receiver
The clothing and grocery stores owned by R. P. Gordon, Luther Gordon, and H. L. Gordon were closed Saturday morning and placed under a receiver appointed by the Federal Court in bankruptcy. Liabilities total 13 667.16 with assets of 19 789.53 including 3 760 exempt. The firms built a solid local business despite a slump caused by a weak cotton crop and low prices. Friends hope for refinancing to revive the business role in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Gordon
Luther Gordon
H. L. Gordon
Federal Court
Gordon Brothers
Rotary Club hears improvised program with standout bovine talk
The Whitewright Rotary Club met at the Baptist annex last Friday with B. B. Adams presiding and an improvised program. Ray Manning delivered a notable talk on the male of the bovine family, described as the best moment of the evening. Visitors from Sherman and Greenville attended, with Piner, Lewis Hall, and Alexander contributing brief remarks about a Sherman law enforcement club and an upcoming Greenville Rotary conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Baptist Annex
B. B. Adams
Mr. Adams
Ray Manning
Bovine
Ray
Sherman Rotary Club
Greenville Club
Piner
Lewis Hall
Sherman
Whitewright
Alexander
Greenville
Whitewright Rotary Club
Dallas Man Survives 13 Story Elevator Fall
A. D. Dupee, 42, fell thirteen stories while installing an elevator in the Dallas National Bank Building. He slowed his descent by grabbing floor edges and a second floor scaffold stopped him. Doctors reported a lacerated head and several broken ribs but no critical condition. A separate note mentions the Junior Charity Club planning to help Frances Delfel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
A. D. Dupee
Dallas National Bank
Home, Dad and the Boy by Frank H Cheley
The article argues fathers should earn boys respect through character. It stresses dignified conduct, sharing life with daughters and sons, and examples like earning and spending money to teach thrift. It cautions against blaming boys for every misstep and promotes mentoring through positive influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Cheley
Denver
Colo
Oliver Ships 41 Head of Durocs
J. R. Oliver, breeder of Duroc Jerse y hogs, shipped forty one registered Durocs last Thursday, a record for a single day. Hogs were distributed across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas at about 75 dollars per head, totaling roughly 3 075 dollars. Oliver plans 6000 eight page booklets for advertising and continues expanding his printing and business volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Oliver
Oliver
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
the Sun
Swallows gem to save it faces operation
Maurice Sax, indicted in New York for running a baseball pool, is hospitalized in Peoria after swallowing a four karat diamond ring worth $2000 during a gambling house robbery across the river. A robber prodded him with a pistol, causing the ring to slide into his throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Maurice Sax
Sax
New York
Kentuckytown Club Holds January Meeting Report
The Kentuckytown Club met with Mrs. Carl Holland on January 28. Four members were absent and one was tardy. Mrs. Jim Freeman demonstrated potato chips and hot chocolate with cake was served. A Sherman council meeting featured strong Kentuckytown representation. Mrs. Dora Barnes spoke on Dressing the Family Becomingly. The next meeting, February 11, will be hosted by Mrs. Floyd Harris at 2:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Holland
Jim Freeman
Sherman
Kentuckytown
Dora Barnes
Floyd Harris
Neff Named to Railroad Mediation Board Post
Washington reports Pat Morris Neff of Waco chosen for a two year term on the railroad mediation board to succeed Carl Williams. Sam Winslow of Massachusetts is chairman with a $10000 salary. Texans expect this signals that Col H H Haines of Houston may not join the Interstate Commerce Commission soon.
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Washington
Pat Morris Neff
Waco
Board of
Railroad Mediation
Carl Williams
Senate
Railroad Labor Board
Sam Winslow
House
Massachusetts
Neff
President Coolidge
Col. H. H. Haines
Houston
Interstate Commerce Commission
H. W. Tample
Pennsylvania
Frederick I. Cox
Patriot Program Planned by Parent-Teacher Association
The Parent-Teacher Association monthly meeting will be at the grammar school auditorium Friday evening February 18 at 7 o clock. A patriotic program is being prepared and all members are urged to attend with visitors especially invited.
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Frances Delfel
Frances
Parent-Teacher Association
Grammar School
Bethel Community Club Welcomes New Members In Meeting
The Bethel Community Club met with Mrs. Jesse Bow Friday afternoon. Miss Derryberry county agent led an interesting talk and Dora Barnes from A. & M. College spoke on buying clothing. New members Sarah Binion and Pauline Binion were added. Visitors included Mrs. Floyd Harris Mrs. Grady Brown from Kentuckytown Club and Mrs. Haskel Williams. Coffee and chicken sandwiches were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Community Club
Jesse Bow
Derryberry
Dora Barnes
A. & M. College
Sarah Binion
Pauline Binion
Floyd Harris
Grady Brown
Kentuckytown Club
Haskel Williams
$500000 Building For Legislators in Texas
Austin reports a bill by Senator Fairchild to fund a $500,000 building near the Capitol for general offices and living quarters for legislators. The Board of Control would oversee construction with private baths and modern amenities for living quarters, plus space for courts and state offices. Only lawmakers may use the living quarters. an emergency clause cites urgent need due to workers in corridors and lack of offices.
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Austin
Fairchild
Angelina
Board of Control
Capitol
Grammer Wins 250 in Cotton Prizes in 1926 Contest
L H Grammer, living on J R Pennington's place southeast of town, won first in the cotton division of the 1926 crop contests. He used seed from Lester Haile and earned Haile's $100 prize, plus $100 from White & Donigan Gin. He also took $50 of $150 distributed by the Whitewright Chamber of Commerce. Earlier, Martin Belew won Rotary Club and Whitewright prizes, and R E L Binion earned a Chamber of Commerce prize for five acres of corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Grammer
G. B. Gowdy
J. R. Pennington
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Grammer
Lester Haile
Haile
White & Donigan
Grammar
Whitewright Chamber of Commerce
Whitewright
Martin Belew
Grady Gillett
Rotary Club
R. E. L. Binion
Pilot Grove
Youth's Body Found in Lake After Note Left
The body of Alvin Allen, 25, son of P. P. Allen of Wolfe City and employee of Kimbell Milling, was found in City Lake Sunday night. He left a note for his father and another for R Carr of the mill, but gave no reason. Survived by his father and brothers. mother recently deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe City
Alvin Allen
P. P. Allen
Kimbell Milling Company
City Lake
Allen
R. Carr
Cattle Tuberculosis Testing Increases Nationwide
Government and State efforts show a 24 percent rise in cattle tested for tuberculosis in the last fiscal year. Under the accredited herd plan and area projects, testing expanded across counties with more than 6.5 million cattle tested, over 1.5 million more than the prior year.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Coffee price cut at Bonnette and Gold Plume
Davidson and Barbee announce reductions on Bonnette and Gold Plume Coffee. December prices were 1.85 for Bonnette and 1.75 for Gold Plume. new prices are 1.76 and 1.60, a 15 cent drop per bucket.
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Davidson & Barbee
Martin buys harness repair shop from Manning Clark Meador
B U S buys harness repair business. F E Martin purchases from Manning Clark & Meador and moves equipment to the first building north of the S and 8 Service Station. Martin has run this department in the store for years and is an established expert in harness and auto top repair with many friends predicting success.
Legion Trip to France Costs Vets About 300
The American Legion plans its ninth annual Paris convention trip from Indianapolis at an estimated 300 dollars per veteran with 42.50 dollars for incidental purchases. Dallas official Allen C. Ater notes travel rates will keep daily costs lower than a typical U.S. automobile tour.
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Legion
France
Austin
Paris
The
American Legion
Indianapolis
United States
Allen C. Ater
Dallas
Department France
Whitewright Chamber leases Graves lots for farmers trading ground
The Whitewright Chamber of Commerce has leased the J. H. Graves lots and received an easement from Magnolia Petroleum Co for use of the vacant property opposite the Adams Motor Company's garage and service station. The space will serve as a trading ground for farmers and others, being well located and suitable for the purpose.
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Whitewright Chamber of Commerce
J. H. Graves
Magnolia Petroleum Co
Adams Motor Company
Livingston Family Visits Sherman Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Livingston and their Sherman-based children visited relatives here on Tuesday and Wednesday, sharing time with extended family.
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J. P. Livingston
Sherman
Sher man Visitors Include J L Dyer and Rev King
J L Dyer and Rev. King of Sherman were visitors here Thursday with other locals, joining residents in a social gathering.
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J. L., Dyer
Rev. King of Sherman
Texas House Expels Dale and Moore for Bribery Charges
The Texas House voted to expel F A Dale of Bonham and H H Moore of Cooper for bribery involving a $1 000 payment from Willis Chamberlin to influence legislation. Expulsions were approved by large margins and a separate inquiry into Chamberlin was referred to the State Affairs Committee.
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Austin
House of Representatives
F. A. Dale
Bonham
H. H. Moore
Cooper
W. W. Chamberlin
Dale
Moore
Chamberlin
Corry Sheats
Franklin
Robertson County
State Affairs Committee
Texas
R. L. Bobbitt
Laredo
House
Bobbitt
Lee Satterwhite
Bettie Lou Meean Cast in Amazon Isle at Burleson College
Miss Bettie Lou Meean of Whitewright is named for a part in Amazon Isle to be staged soon by the Burleson College Dramatic Club of Greenville. Miss McLean will have a leading part, announced by Miss Geraldyne Wright head of the college public speaking department and sponsor of the club.
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Bettie Lou Meean
Whitewright
Amazon Isle
Burleson College Dramatic Club
Greenville
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Sun Office
Moody
Dad
Frank H. Cheley
Dad” Or the “Old Man
Oliver Ships
Durocs
T. H. McGreagor
McGreagor
Miriam A. Ferguson
Nabors
A. E. Nabors
Hamilton
Willis Chamberlain
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