Dockery Named Resident Engineer in Grayson County
W L Dockery of Paris, long time engineer in charge of state highway work in district 1, is appointed resident highway engineer for Grayson County, succeeding J G Rollins who resigned. The appointment comes from the state highway commission on Gib Gilchrist's recommendation. Dockery will assume duties March 1 and brings experience overseeing Camp, Morris, Bowie, Titus, Marion, Cass, Franklin, Red River, Grayson, Raines, Fannin, Hunt, Hopkins, Delta and Lamar Counties from Sherman Headquarters.
Touring Car For Sale At $95 In Quick Deal
A dealer advertises a touring car for sale describing it as used but with good tires and a quick sell at price of 95 dollars. The notice emphasizes affordability and urgency to attract buyers.
Houston Aims to Attract Consolidated Presbyterian College
Houston officials plan a strong push to host the new consolidated Presbyterian College. Colonel R C Kuldell says committees will be named to study a Houston site for the co educational college merging Austin Sherman Daniel Baker and Texas Presbyterian. The Synod announced the consolidation and Houston invited inspection prior to choosing a location.
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Houston
Presbyterian College
R. C. Kuldell
Chamber of Commerce
Austin College
Sherman
Daniel Baker College
Brownwood
Texas Presbyterian College
Milford
Texas Synod
Telephone Girl: A Calling Not a Business or Profession
A quoted exchange asks how to classify a telephone girl, debating whether her work is a business or a profession. The response concludes with a firm claim that it is a calling, not a formal designation.
Modern Farm Equipment Means Better Farming
Victor H. Schoffelmayer argues that a nationwide Farm Equipment Week promotes modern implements from tractors to cultivators. Education, efficiency, and promotion in Texas and other states will lower production costs and boost profits as farmers replace outdated gear with labor saving equipment.
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United States
Texas
Old South
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisiana
Plains
North
Piney Woods
Victor H. Schoffelmayer
Dallas News
Colonial Tea Reflects Colonial Era At Fri day Literary Club Event
The Friday Literary Club hosted a Colonial Tea at Mrs. Guy Hamilton’s home with period costumes and decor. Notables included Mrs. Emmet Penn as Thomas Jefferson and Mrs. Patrick Henry, among others, as guests. A formal program featured piano, vocal solos, readings, and a minuet with several dancers.
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Friday
Guy Hamilton
H. P. Donigan
Gilmore Webster
Emmet Penn
Thomas Jefferson
Joe Hamilton
Jefferson
Grady Gillet
George Washington
C. P. Johnson
Washington
J. W. Wilson
Patrick Henry
W. R. Hooper
Henry
Lloyd Moore
John Quincy Adams
Rham Pennington
Adams
Lucian LaRoe
Carrie Hamilton
Fred Smith
C. B. Bryant Jr
Ross R. May
Mt. Vernon
Mesdames
H. T. Atterberry
C. J
Reader notices a social call at Adams home
A note reports Mrs B B Adams and Mr Adams hosting a social at their residence with a cutting from Janice Meredith enacted by Miss Gladys Ray and Mrs Lucian Andrews. About one hundred guests called between 3 and 5 o clock.
Family Night at Palace Theatre Adds Monday Shows
Every Monday night at the Palace Theatre families can enjoy Sue leading a family friendly program with activities and performances. The item emphasizes a recurring event aimed at entertaining all ages at the venue.
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Palace Theatre
Sue
Expert Bookkeeping Ledger Test Ends Abruptly
A businessman questions a job applicant about double entry and the answer cuts off mid sentence, hinting at a misunderstanding or failed audition. The fragment implies a humorous or awkward interviewing moment in a bookkeeping context.
Hidden Profits Split for Boss Shareholders and Tax Office
A person describes a scheme to keep triple accounting records. One set showed real profits to the boss, a second showed no profits to shareholders, and a third claimed a loss for income tax authorities. The statement outlines deceptive financial reporting practices.
Spanish Mission Line Reaches East Texas Frontier
In 1716 Spanish efforts began constructing a chain of missions from East Texas to Mexico. The first mission was established on the site now occupied by Nacogdoches.
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East Texas
Mexico
Nacogdoches
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Dockery
Lilley Dry Goods Co
Whitewright
DRS
Jno. T. Nall
Sears
Dr. Pierce
Arnold Hanson
W. Chactaw St
Oklahoma City
Dr.Pierce
Invalids Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
Pace & Montgomery
Huffines
W. C. Huffines
Goodyear Tire
Goodyear Tires
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