Communists Hold Public Meetings Across the Nation
In more than a dozen cities led from New York by the Trade Union League Communist demonstrations pressed for unemployment insurance and jobs. Police dispersed gatherings in Boston and Oakland. several thousand in New York's Union Square. disruptions at the Washington House of Representatives and the Texas capitol. Governors Murray and Sterling faced protests as leaders were denounced as un-American.
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New York
United States
Trade Union League
Congress
Boston
Oakland
California
Washington
Longworth
National House of Representatives
Union Square
St. Paul
Capitol
Calif
Oklahoma City
William
Alfalfa Bill) Murray
Dallas
Austin
Sterling
C. M. Chasers
San Antonio
75 Year Scheme for $100 Million Estate Fails
In Omaha Nebraska a long term financing experiment aimed at preserving an estate near $1,000,000 for 75 years to reach about $100,000,000 has collapsed. After a decade the plan shows poor returns, some real estate investments declined, and the estate is only marginally larger than at the start, with court action to wind up the affairs.
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Omaha
Neb
Rocks
Divorces Start In The Kitchen In New Orleans
Chicago judge Sabath notes marital trouble often begins in the kitchen during a vacation. He says many couples argue over small frictions such as being asked to kiss without success and dislikes those kitchen disputes.
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New Orleans
Sabath
Chicago
Whitewright All Stars Edge Ely in Tight Midweek Clash
The Whitewright All Stars defeated Ely 19 to 13 after a late overtime period, with Ely star Hayes fouled out and replacements stepping up as the crowd watched a fast, hard fought game. Ely featured a smooth, speedy squad including Hayes Beasley Cox Hayes and Taylor. Whitewright used eleven players in a contest that swung from 1 0 after the first quarter to a final tie before extra time. The Ely team, from Fannin Grayson County, had previously beaten Whitewright but fell short to end a long year.
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Whitewright
Ely
Hayes
Beasley
Cox
Taylor
Coffman
Bogle
Ross
Garner
Meddlintown
Smith
Cannon
Hodge
Mahurin
Coffey
Withrow
Holland
Pilot Grove
Sanderson
Bethel
Neal
Kentuckytown
Fannin
Grayson County
Ely Boys
Elvys
Bethel B Y P U Program at Bethel Baptist Church
Bethel B Y P U announces a Sunday program at Bethel Baptist Church on February 15 including meditation, devotional by Presley Williams, special music by Laura Jo Williams, and poems. Junior and Intermediate sections feature group captains Irene Autrey and Frances Hedgpeth with readings on prison doors, home missions, and foreign challenges. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 6 45 p.m. by the reporter.
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Bethel Baptist Church
Presley Williams
Laura Jo Willams
Irene Autrey
Peter—Noel Jones
Mary
Mary Lena Reeves
Christine Williams
Peter
Mary Velma Jo Reeves
Mildred Autrey
Floyd Jones
Frances Hedgpeth
Clarence Jones
Louise Autrey
Cuba
Canal Zone
Elizabeth Hedgpeth
Laura Jo Williams
J. D. Williams
More Names Added To Sun Honor Roll
A list update adds numerous individuals to The Sun honor roll. Notables include Dr. L. B. Holland R. L. Hayter J. W. Annip F. W. Alverson W. C. Huffines Mrs. C. B. Kirkpatrick Clara A. Crumpler and many others from University of Texas and local names, reflecting expanded recognition.
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Sun
L. B. Holland
R. L. Hayter
J. W. Annip
F. W. Alverson
W. C. Huffines
C. B. Kirkpatrick
Clara A. Crumpler
Louise Echols
Icy Reeves
Clarence Woosley
Lula M. Holland
R. W. Grant
J. B. Birt
M. Caraway
University of Texas
Laura McLarry
A. L. Biggerstaff
Jessie Nash
C. B. Montgomery
M. B. Bryant
J. A. Downey
Joe F. Jarvis
L. R. Dossey
W. C. Holland
D. R. Lewis
L. H. Grammer
J. L. Bow
Ray Cates
G. W. Adams
Benton McMillin
J. R. Westbrook
W. R. Pritchett
Mattie May
J. J. Jenkins
P. C. Delfel
H. J. Bradshaw
The Duty of a Wife in Tottenham
Mrs. J. L. Smellie, a local magistrate in Tottenham, told a woman before her that a wife’s duty is to make her husband comfortable.
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Tottenham
Eng
J. L. Smellie
Sun Office Announces Engraved Cards and Invitations
The Sun office offers engraved or printed cards invitations and announcements at reasonable prices.
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Sun
A. G. Bradley
Notice Sale of Unclaimed Freight at Whitewright Depot
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Co announces a public auction of unclaimed freight in Whitewright Grayson County Texas on February 28 1931 at 2 pm. One cook stove in two crates consignor W F McDowell Whitewright Sears Roebuck Dallas Way Bill 1345 October 10 1930. Agent D E Low.
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Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Co
Texas
Whitewright
Grayson Co
W. F. McDowell
Tex
Sears Roebuck & Co
Dallas
Eee Tex
Marrs Under Fire Over Chart Purchase Probe
Texas House committee hearings criticized State Superintendent S. M. Marrs over a $27.50 charge for 40 charts used in state aid schools. Dallas representatives Sherrill and Holder condemned the deal as excessive, arguing the state could not justify spending on what they termed trifles.
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Austin
McCombs
Dallas
S. M. N. Marrs
House Committee On Education
Sherrill
Bellevue
Holder
Lancaster
Texas
C. R. Jackson Company
Kansas
Marrs
Texas Growth From 1850 Census To 1930 Highs
Texas population rose from 212,592 in 1850 to 1,425 valued at two million, with near doubling in 30 years and 5,612,123 or 2,647 percent gain in eighty years. The state built the first teacherage in Guadalupe County in 1860 and improved 2,402.88 miles of highway in 1930. Texas also led in candy production in 1930, using sugar, milk, and peanuts to produce over 48 million pounds.
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Texas
Guadalupe County
United States
Simple Kindness Sparks Completion
A poem praising small acts of encouragement that lift spirits and renew resolve. Mrs. Ida Goldsmith Morris notes how a slight word or friendly gesture can restore courage, end doubt, and help finish long-planned tasks.
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Ida Goldsmith Morris
World-Wide News In Tabloid Headlines From 1930s Era
Pomeroy Ohio claims oldest practicing woman dentist Dr Amy L Whaley 92 who passed state exam in 1857. Town hall in Sonnensberg Germany to be sold to clear debt. Historic Boston Common valued at $2,000,000 per acre. could be worth $100,000,000 as business sites. Canines disrupt New York court as reporter feeds gumdrops. Salmon packers donate 26,000 cans to Seattle needy. US fire loss in 1930 $465,000,000, up 10% from 1929. Nashua blaze destroyed 300 buildings. Stair fall in London restores sight hearing speech of veteran Benjam in Duston. Ireland census shows one fourth bachelors. Barbara Jean Rowley thrives at age 2 after tiny birth weight. Thomas W Kennedy SF streetcar conductor for 43 years. Joseph R Churchill completes 60th year as Dorchester District Court judge. Godless Russian atheists close 231 churches in 30 days. Elmer Reed fined $200 for scolding wife by telephone. US Mint 1930 output 192,666,000 coins worth $4,801,600 plus 500,120 for foreign use. William Mattox finds $70 from a cow after a cash-in-an-udder incident. Soviet Russia spans one sixth world land. 2,000,000,000 timber acres. Jacksonville woman asks Atlanta postmaster to find a husband. Van Dyke Tiers, 4, masters Greek alphabet and world geography at 4. Nearly $1,500,000 hats sold in Sweden.
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Pomeroy
Ohio
United States
Amy L. Whaley
Sonnensberg
Germany
Boston
Mass
New York
N. Y
Seattle
Wash
Nashua
N. H
London
Eng
Benjamin Duston
Ireland
Barbara Jean Rowley
Springsville
Utah
Thomas W. Kennedy
San Francisco
Calif
Joseph R. Churchill
Dorchester
Association of the Godless
Organization of
Russia
Elmer Reod
Quincy, Ill
Philadelphia
William Mattox
Bridgeto N J
Farmer
Soviet Russia
Continental
Jacksonville
Fla
Atlanta
van Dyke Tiers
Downers Grove
Ill
Sweden
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Farm News
Gether
Whitewright Sun
Ame
the Sun
M. Belew
J. H. Gosnell
Paul Stephens
Edna Jean Fleming
Chas. Stateville
C. S. Blanton
Joe Johnson
P. A. Short
Planters Gin Company
R. L. Johnson
Optometrist
Whitewright Hatchery
R. D. Ford
R. S. Morehead
Buell Spindle
J. L. Reeves
Boss Shoe Shop
H. P. Boss
Potato Insurance
Wyoming
Susanne
North Texas Seed Co
Whitewright, Texas
Sherman-Magnolia Seed Company
Sherman, Texas
East
Houston St
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