Final Services In Week of Prayer Observance Friday
Dr W Harrison Baker of Sherman district superintendent of the Methodist Church will preach at 3 p m at the Palace theatre Friday afternoon, concluding the five day series. At 7 p m Friday at the Methodist Church Dr Alan Harvey Brooks will deliver the final sermon on the brother hood of man. All the people of the community are invited to attend both services. Palace theatre services have been well attended this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Harrison Baker
Sherman
The
Methodist Church
Palace Theatre
Alan Harvey-Brooks
Brotherhood of Man
Harvey Brooks
B. Wrenn Webb
Presbyterian Church
Leroy Anderson
Central Christian Church
E. P. ‘Wootten
Baptist Church
Training Center Opens in Old Roberts Building
J N Smiddy of Sulphur Springs opened a youth training center in the old Roberts garage building owned by Emmet Penn. Thirty six youths signed up with several more expected as the Federal funded project teaches auto shop, metal, woodwork and elementary electricity for out of school youths ages 17 to 25. The center, run by local schools, aims to place graduates in defense industries and will operate five days weekly through July 1 pending progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Smiddy
Sulphur Springs
Roberts
Emmet Penn
Smiddy
FULL PARITY CANT BE HAD SAYED WICKARD TELLS HOUSE
Secretary of Agriculture Wickard told a House Appropriations subcommittee that under the current farm program farmers cannot reach full parity. He said achieving parity would require a program beyond soil conservation benefit checks parity payments and loans. Parity means buying power equal to the 1904 14 period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wickard
House Appropriations
Agriculture Department
Navy Reorganizes for Full War Strength Across Three Fleets
President Roosevelt orders the navy to full war strength with 40,000 more sailors and plans to build 280 vessels including mine sweepers and submarine chasers. Rear Admiral Husband E. Kimmel named new commander in chief. active force rises from 192,000 to 232,000. Atlantic patrol becomes a full fleet. Changes take effect February 1 for Pacific Atlantic and Asiatic fleets.
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Washington
Roosevelt
America
Atlantic
Pacific
Frank Knox
Knox
Navy
Congress
United States
Husband E. Kimmel
James O. Richardson
Whitewright Tigers Show Power In District Rivalry
In Dallas News from Van Alstyne, Whitewright boys crush Van Alstyne 56 to 24 and boast a smooth, strong team led by forward Al Thornton and 6-foot Hargrett with Conner as a rising star. Whitewright girls fall 31 to 7 as Pantherettes shut them down early.
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Dallas News
van Alstyne
Whitewright
van Alstyne Panthers
Panthers
Whitewright Tigers
al Thornton
Hargett
Conner
Pilot Grove
Big Red Conner
Commerce
Dallas
van Alstyne Pantherettes
Whitewright Girls
Three Arrested On Indictments By December Jury
SHERMAN Three men indicted by the December district grand jury were released on bonds. M A Hulen of Blossom bonded at 1500 on assault to murder L W Bangs of Paris after a Dec bus stabbing in Bells. Roger Q Evans of Denison bond 250 on a swindling misdemeanor for a worthless $20 draft. Bud Fox of Sherman bond 500 on a swindling indictment for a worthless check to Sherman bank.
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Sherman
Fifteenth District
P. M. Porter
M. A. Hulen
Blossom
L. W. Bangs
Paris
Bells
Roger Q. Evans
Denison
Whitesboro National Bank
Bud Fox
Merchants and Planters Bank of Sherman
AAA Reduces Cotton Acreage 1941 Allotment Set
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration announced a national cotton planting allotment of 26,699,917 acres for 1941, down from 27,070,173 in 1940. Officials cited war impact on markets and surpluses, with possible further cuts in 1942. State allotments include Texas 9,777,435 and California 402,875, among others.
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Washington
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
AAA
Arizona
California
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Texas lawmaker seeks oil and gas taxes for pensions
Representative Ben H. Sharpe proposes a bill at the Forty-Seventh Legislature to levy 5 cents per barrel on oil and 1 cent per 1000 cubic feet on natural gas, aiming for about 23 million dollars in new revenue for pensions. He favors phased increases and notes oil taxes should not hinder gasoline prices. He also touts potential gains from taxing casing head gasoline and butane, and mentions octane testing plans by Jap Lucas to curb fuel mislabeling.
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Austin
Ben H. Sharpe
Paris
Sharpe
Texas
Comptroller
Jap Lucas
Henderson County
Lucas
Grayson Pension Roll Shorter Than It Was Year Ago
Grayson County's old age assistance rolls in 1940 were smaller than 1939 but after restoring $2 of the $6 cut on pensions more money was distributed in 1940. Active Grayson cases in November 1940 totaled 1 858 with $22 734 paid, versus 1 963 cases in November 1939 with about $16 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooke County
Denton County
Red Cross Nurse Announces January Visit Schedule
Sherman Mississippi Verna Esther Hancock Red Cross nurse announced January travel to Grayson County schools and homes. She will be in Denison and vicinity Mondays and Tom Bean Tuesdays then Whitesboro Southmayd Gordonville Collinsville and Pottsboro Wednesdays with dates for Whitesboro January 15 22 29 Southmayd January 8 Gordonville January 16 Collinsville January 22 Pottsboro January 29 Bells January 9 23 Whitewright January 16 30 Howe January 10 24 Van Alstyne January 17 31. Office is on the second floor of the county building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bells
Whitewright
Howe
van Alstyne
County
Transfer of Generational Style in Family Wardrobe
A light exchange notes a father praising his son's growth. The speaker recalls two years ago the son wore the father's old suits, while today the speaker wears the son's clothing, signaling shifts in status or style within the family.
WPA Spent Over $4 Million in Grayson County by 1940
WPA district manager Gus W. Thomasson reports that by end 1940 the Works Projects Administration had expended $4,123,124 in Grayson County since July 1935. Projects include 578 miles of roads, 90 bridges, 12 schools, 4 public buildings, a stadium, 4 playgrounds, a utility plant, and various community service efforts employing about 431 people monthly with $228,508.66 in annual payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus W. Thomasson
WPA
Works Projects Administration
Grayson County
Dallas
Denison Negro Nursery School
Housekeeping
Denison
Sherman
Budget facts in brief from President Roosevelt defense plan
President Roosevelt outlined a total defense budget in 1,071 pages yet provided key figures. Defense totals rise to 10.81 billion for next year and 6.46 billion this year, with non-defense costs at 6.67 billion next year. Revenues fall around 8.28 billion next year, public debt climbs to about 58.37 billion by June 30, 1942. Taxes would be increased, but specifics left to Congress.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Britain
Army
Navy
Mr. Roosevelt
England
First National Bank Shows Strong 1940 Health In Whitewright
The First National Bank at Whitewright reports at year end December 31 1940 total resources 72830665 deposits 58330665 capital 50000 surplus 50000 undivided profits 10000 reserve for contingencies 35000 total working capital 1450000. The bank paid a 15 percent dividend and wrote off 1000 on the building leaving furniture and fixtures 6001. Cash and marketable assets total 47672216. The bank is praised as a sound small Texas institution serving the community for over forty years.
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First National Bank
The
Sun
U. S. Comptroller of Currency
Texas
Whitewright
Section
Hitler May Declare War on United States
Washington reports speculative diplomacy suggesting Germany might declare war on the United States this spring due to U.S. aid to Britain. Berlin is seen pressing Japan to join the effort, with Roosevelt stating Britain needs weapons and ships rather than manpower.
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Hitler
United States
Washington
Britain
Germany
Japan
Berlin
Roosevelt
Congress
Monterday
Pacific
Congress Ends Year With Wide Ranging Major Legislation
A summary of the 1940 Congress actions shows large peacetime spending near 17 billion dollars and authorizations for over 8.6 billion more. It includes defense expansion, selective service, tax increases, debt limit rise, trade pact authority, Hatch Act extension, farm and relief funding to continue WPA and related programs.
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Washington
Appropriations
House
Appropriations Committee
Defense
Army
Navy
Agriculture Department
Arithmetical Golf Match Sparked by Caddie’s Quick Math
A golfer jokes about wanting a counting boy and tests the caddie with numbers five six and three. The caddie correctly answers and totals eleven, prompting the golfer to insist the boy “will do.”
Budget Includes 11 Billion Dollars For Defense Items
President Roosevelt sent Congress a 17.485 billion dollar peacetime budget and signaled further funds for defense to mobilize industry against the Axis. The plan calls 10.811 billion for armaments next year, with costs to England under lease lend added. deficits and debt rise are forecast amid tax increases and revenue hopes.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
America
United States
England
Hot Lunch Project At Ely School In Operation
N B Nicholson principal of Ely School reports the WPA hot lunch project began on Wednesday with the first meal served. A building moved to the campus now serves as a kitchen with running water gas and electricity. About 40 lunches daily planned with 5 cents charged for paying students and free meals for those unable to pay. Community women donate as cooks until a paid WPA cook is assigned.
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N. B. Nicholson
Ely
the Sun
WPA
Grayson County Names Six Tax Assessors
Six of seven property assessors for Grayson County were named by Tax Officer Collier Yeary for a four month term at 500 dollars. Precincts cover Whitewright Van Alstyne Tioga Pottsboro and Pink Hill Denison with the Sherman city assessor yet to be named. The named include Chess W. Pope Clyde E. Douglas Lloyd Morton J B Dickey Irrell E. Brown and Howard Lovellette.
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Grayson County
Collier Yeary
Sherman and
Denison
Sherman
Chess W. Pope
Whitewright
Clyde E. Douglas
van Alstyne
Lloyd Morton
Tioga
J. B. Dickey
Pottsboro
Irrell E. Brown
Pink Hill
Howard Lovellette
Algonquin Hotel Menu Quote Sparks Steak Orders
Candor Frank Case of the Algonquin Hotel in New York once printed a menu line claiming sirloin steak for one at 2.50 that it was not worth. Surprisingly the stunt led to a rise in steak orders, reflecting the dining room’s marketing whim.
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Frank Case
Algonquin Hotel
New York
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Old Roberts
United States National Forests
States
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Grayson
Red Cross
Ely School
Candor
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