Remembering Last Year's Ice Storm in Whitewright
A front page feature recalling the 1937 ice storm in Whitewright details a slow rain that froze, three inches of sleet, and widespread damage. Power and telephone lines failed, trees toppled, and streets emptied as linemen worked to restore service by midweek.
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Whitewright
the Sun
Bette
Tom Bean
Randolph
Bonham
Honey Grove
Paris
Clarksville
Denison
Trenton
Mary McGaughey
Admission for big show the extravaganza of the decade
The feature is a multiple ring circus billed for adults only with reserved ringside seats at 1.75. The act “Drafted by the People” includes hat tossing, hand clasps and mental feats in 125 rings, with clowns and baby kissing. A Mardi Gras “Election Night” finale shows new office holders.
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My Francis
Old Guard
Poll tax receipts draw curious crowds at courthouse
The Odessa News-Times notes a one dollar six bit admission for a marvelous performance, with ticket office open at the courthouse. The piece refers to the familiar ducats as poll tax receipts and hints at the cost of producing the show.
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Odessa News-Times
WANTS NEW CHANCE TO RAISE TAXES
Lon E. Alsup of Carthage urges Governor Allred to convene a special session to consider constitutional amendments permitting new taxes for aid to the adult needy, blind, and dependent children. He notes the amendments were adopted last August and cites public support. Allred refuses unless a Senate pledge to tax increases is secured.
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Austin
Allred
Lon E. Alsup
Carthage
Alsup
Modern Mechanics Snags Electric Razor Misuse
A humorous panel shows a man asking about his new electric razor while his mother uses it in the kitchen to shave pin feathers off a turkey. The gag highlights household rations of tools and quirky domestic scenes.
Recognition at Highlands Farm Causes Amused Stir
A famed film star visited a Highland farmhouse and was offered milk in a bowl. A pig approached and seemed to recognize her, prompting a playful exchange about whether the pig knows the star or merely the milk. The farmer warns to tell truth and avoid cheating.
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Highlands
Trolley Passenger Mistakes Stop for a Bank
A nervous trolley rider poked the conductor with her umbrella and asked if the stop was the First National Bank. The conductor quipped that the stop was not a bank but his stomach.
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First National Bank
Doctor wishes music renditions were impossible
Dr. Johnson showed indifference to music. At a violinist concert a friend tried to spark interest by explaining the difficulty of a rendition. The doctor replied he wished it were impossible.
Aunt Sue and the Pie Offer
A little boy visits Aunt Sue next door and mentions a pie with raisins. She explains the mince pies are for company, and the boy offers to visit anyway. A quick exchange of jokes follows about clever ideas and beginner's luck.
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Aunt Sue
Billy
Traffic Cop and Driver Exchange Over Speed Allegations
A traffic officer confronts a driver who insists he was allowed to speed after the initial fifty miles. The exchange highlights disputes over speed limits and instructions given during a road trip.
Sheriff Faces Grim Duty In Rastus Death Row Exchange
The sheriff tells condemned prisoner Rastus he must hang tomorrow and offers breakfast choices. Rastus asks for a watermelon, noting it is March and watermelons are not ripe for months, then calmly says he can wait.
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Rastus
Opera injury confession and dark office joke
A patient recalls a blow on the head during surgery. A nurse admits a chloroform shortage. Mrs Goolsby questions signs of distress as Goolsby reveals losing his job after the boss calls him in. Jimmy notes Jack was pinched for speeding because his wife wished to return to her mother.
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Jimmy
Jack
Joe
Twain records witty hotel signature in Canada
Mark Twain visits a Canadian hotel and notices the last arrival’s signature reading Baron and valet. He signs in, prompting the clerk to scrutinize the register for the entry and its humorous implications.
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Mark Twain
Twain
Music Lovers Compare Orchestra to Spring Bloom
A listener praises the orchestra as beautiful and equates the performance to the ecstasy of first love and the dewy freshness of early spring, while another listener calls it a wow.
Secretary of State ends tramp corporation permits in Texas
The secretary announced a new policy to stop foreign tramp corporations from transacting business in Texas. About 300 entities will be asked to surrender permits and reorganize as domestic corporations by year end to align with Texas law and boost tax receipts. The move aims to unify jurisdiction and curb capital stock exemptions while maintaining grandfathered franchise tax payments through May 1938.
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Secretary of State
Texas
Edward Clark
Man Tries to Tear Up Board to Save Five Dollar Bill
A passerby drops a quarter through a boardwalk crack. His friend later prods with a five dollar bill hoping to coax the board to yield the treasure. The humorous scene ends without incident.
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