Whitewright Sun notes in 1930 aims for bigger town
The Whitewright Sun reports optimistic plans for 1930 focusing on local business, banking strength in Whitewright Sherman and Denison, and civic improvements seen in Garland and county-wide efforts. It highlights Christmas happiness, lack of incidents, and calls for paving, road work, and neater homes to boost Whitewright.
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Whitewright
Garland
Garla
Garland Whitewright
Dallas
Ivic
Night highway lights urged for Texas wagons and autos
Texas highway law requires night headlights on all wheeled traffic including wagons buggies bicycles motorcycles and automobiles. The Whitewright Sun praises the paper and local editor for Christmas New Year extra and notes frequent light use aids safety while recalling driver responsibility if a collision occurs with unlit horse drawn vehicles.
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Texas
What Boys Think About Home From 175 Chicago Youths
A Chicago minister surveyed 175 boys aged 14 to 18 to learn their views on "What's wrong with home." Students say mothers must keep secrets, girls' words are trusted, homes resemble courts, parents rarely admit fault, and strict parents often come from past wild lives.
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Chicago
Passion Play offering free viewing of Last Days of Jesus
The Passion Play is presented as a moving picture of Jesus last days including his crucifixion. Admission is free with a free-will plate offering at the end. The pastor invites all to live as children of God in the New Year and do their best in all endeavors.
7 DAYS WITHOUT ACTION AFTER SALTZ IS TAKEN
A Texas newspaper carries the bold headline noting seven days pass without action after the arrest of Salz. The piece also recalls a joke about a Scotchman who found his wife’s false teeth while she ate between meals.
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Epsom
Texas
Saltz
Drifting Away From Faith Warns At Gunter And Pilot Grove
A church report recalls good meetings at Gunter last Sunday and plans for Pilot Grove next Sunday. The writer urges brethren from neighboring churches to attend the meeting beginning the 12th and warns against spiritual drift and neglect of prayer and the Bible, citing a message from minister C. C. Merritt.
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Gunter
Pilot Grove
New Year Church Services Begin With Welcome to New Pastor
Methodist Church schedules Sunday school at 11 a m with New Year message and communion. Evening services canceled to join Presbyterian Church welcome for the new pastor. League and mid week services urged. Pastor L G Hagard notes thanks for Christmas cards and message from Bro Ben Sturdivant.
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Methodist Church
The
Presbyterian Church
Ben Sturdivant
L. G. Hagard
Fire touches Tickville pressing parlor in town
Yam Sims waited for his pants to be pressed when the fire brigade whipped down the street. The roof of the pressing parlor caught fire, delaying his repairs but letting him witness the blaze.
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Yam Sims
Tickville
Yam
New Model A Bodies Emphasize Flowing Lines and Fenders
The article notes distinctive wide crowns and flowing lines on the car, with one piece fenders and dust-shield, running board, and valance integrated into the body. Front fenders flare from the chassis frame, higher at the front, while rear fenders tilt downward two inches. It stresses these are new bodies on the present Model A chassis, not a new model, and mentions minimal days to be found in the mechanism.
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Mechan
Vehicle reliability and models incite road testing
A fragmented report notes Model A cars on roads and aims to show reliability. It mentions mechanical construction and consistent performance as manufacturers seek greater quality. The brief indicates a surge in type cars and ongoing testing to prove durability.
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Nono
Highway worker injured in Bonham car crash
Joe P. Neal of the Texas Highway Department sustained serious arm and rib injuries Friday night when his car was sideswiped by a Paris, Texas driver. He attempted to reach Dallas Saturday morning but halted in Sherman for further treatment. Neal is the son of Z. G. Neal of Bonham. Meanwhile, London restaurant managers report women diners are burning holes in table covers.
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Bonham
Joe P. Neal
Texas Highway Department
Paris
Neal
Dallas
Sherman
Z. G. Neal
London
New Ford Bodies Noted For Refinements At Adams Dealership
A. A. Adams of the Adams Motor Company reports strong interest in the new Model A bodies and colors. He highlights a redesigned seventeen inch steering wheel with finger grips, a higher longer hood with a straight moulding line, stylish louvres, and ultra modern fenders as notable refinements drawing buyers to the showroom.
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Ford
A. A. Adams
Adams Motor Company
Mr. Adams
Bow in the Cloud Baptist Service Marks New Year Observance
The Bow in the Cloud Baptist Church announces the first Sunday worship at 11 o clock with the Lord's Supper as the central act. Members are urged to attend or pray if prevented. The evening service is dismissed to welcome the Presbyterians new pastor Rev Joe Russell. A 1980 standard Sunday school pennant will be shown at 10 am and B Y P U programs are planned for 6 pm. Friday at 7 15 pm all attend a joint visit to the Methodist Church.
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Joe Russell
Methodist Church
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