Carter Favors Bonds For Concrete Roads in Grayson County
County Judge R. Carter addressed the Sherman Rotary Club urging a bond issue to fund a permanent concrete highway system with state and federal aid. A 20 cent tax could support a 2 to 2.5 million bond, contrasting with higher rates in Collin Dallas Fannin and Lamar counties. He argued roads have been worthwhile and urged county residents to share costs for durable roads and a future hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Grayson County
R. Carter
Sherman Rotary Club
Lamar County
Carter
Rotary Club
Will Leslie
Leslie
Grayson
Highway Department
Ferguson
Miller Appointees Are Not Opposed
Austin Jan 13 No protest occurred in the Senate over committee chairmanships and assignments made by Barry Miller the incoming Lieutenant Governor and announced by Lieutenant Governor Davidson. Senator Charles Murphy had threatened to object to the appointment of John Davis but A E Wood would not permit a dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Senate
Barry Miller
Davidson
Miller
John Davis
Dallas
Finance Committee
A. E. Wood
Granger
Wood
Charles Murphy
Houston
Mr. Davis
Mr. Wood
Comptroller Loses In Textbook Fight
Austin Jan. 13. State Comptroller Lon A. Smith failed to block ratification of nearly 900000 dollars in textbook contracts adopted by the State Textbook Commission. Smith’s bid to force publishers to waive exclusive use for two years was rejected by the Board of Education which said it lacked authority to modify the contracts. Gov. Neff and Secretary of State Hutchings joined in voting against Smith. After his defeat, Smith opposed ratification, saying he was not in favor of wasting the people’s money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Lon A. Smith
State Textbook Commission
Board of Education
Smith
Textbook Commission
Gov
Neff
Hutchings
Texas Legislature Opens with Large Crowds and Busy Session
Austin January 14 opening noon with large galleries. The Thirty Ninth Legislature began its deliberations with solemnity and high attendance. Senate officers and staff chosen before end of day, while the House works through a prolonged staff election delay. It will likely be Thursday before full organization is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Thirty
Texas
Senate
House
Norris Denounces Inaugural Ball Amid Dance Debate
Rev. J. Frank Norris of First Baptist Church criticizes inaugural balls while defending the Austin event. He notes churches and deacons host dances, urging religious bodies to reform themselves before condemning political festivities. He cites Jesus and calls for consistency among church leaders regarding dances and balls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
J. Frank Norris
First Baptist Church
Miriam A. Ferguson
Austin
Texas
State Capitol
Jesus
Jim Ferguson
Lodge Estate Valued At More Than Million
Salem Mass January 13 The bond in the estate of the late Senator Henry Cabot Lodge was filed in the Probate Court. The value for bonding is 1 250 000 with 1 100 000 personal property and 150 000 real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mass
Henry Cabot Lodge
Acker Returns to Texas Legislature After 42-Year Gap
William Acker of Houston, 84, becomes the oldest member of the Texas Legislature as he returns to the House after a 42 year absence. He previously served in the Eighteenth Legislature, chaired the Judiciary Committee, and was a state appellate official appointed in 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
Austin
William Acker
Houston
Lampasas
Commission of Appeals
Supreme Court
Gov. Ross
Mr. Acker
Harris County
Jim Scott Granted Bond on Murder Charge in Sherman
Jim Scott is released on a 5000 bond after a writ of habeas corpus hearing in the Fifty-ninth district court. Bondsmen W L Graham R D Whitley T P Wells and K D Kidd signed the bond. The indictment stems from the January 6 death of Dr W C Gould on Scott’s farm. Scott surrendered promptly after the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Jim Scott
F. E. Wilcox
Fifty-ninth District Court
W. L. Graham
R. D. Whitley
T. P. Wells
K. D. Kidd
W. C. Gould
Scott
Harrison Convicted in Pistol Carrying Case
Fort Worth jurors sentenced Robert Harrison to one year on the county road and court costs for illegally carrying a pistol. The note about a nickel buying a school tablet and pencil at Johnson's appears as an inserted ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Robert Harrison
Johnson’s
Johnson's
Sunday Closing Policy From Chambers Motor Co
A Chambers Motor Co notice explains opposition to Sunday operations. The firm states it works six days and reserves one rest day, offering Sunday morning access for stored cars and return in the evening. Customers are urged to obtain needs Saturday afternoon or night for Sunday driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers Motor Co
School Carnival At Canaan School House Friday Night
There will be a school carnival at the Canaan school house on Friday night January sixteenth. A fortune teller fishing pond sandwich stands and other carnival attractions will be in evidence. Funds derived will go to school. Everybody invited.
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Canaan
Adv
Mother’s sacrificial love to stay with her leprosy-stricken sons
A Waukegan mother refuses separation from her two boys deemed lepers and prepared to enter a government colony. She vows to accompany them as the gates close, portraying the ultimate maternal sacrifice and devotion beyond ordinary duty. The Denison Herald notes the profound nature of a mother’s love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukegan
Ill
Gotes
Denison Herald
Officers Re-elected at Banks in Whitewright Texas
At the annual stockholders meeting the First National Bank and the Planters National Bank re elected all officers and directors for another year. Key officers include C B Bryant W H King F E Douglas R A Gillett and T J Lilley with others. Planters Bank re elected D S McMillin T H Sears Guy Hamilton H G Webster B H Thomson and directors. Whitewright hosts two strong banks with $100000 capital each. Total resources 1 524 146 with deposits 968 703 at year end 1924.
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First National Bank
Planters National Bank
C. B. Bryant
W. H. King
F. E. Douglas
R. A. Gillett
T. J. Lilley
W. T. Simmons
J. W. Pennell
S. E. Jones
W. F. Holland
T. E. Sears
R. H. May
Emmet Penn
Kay Kimbell
D. S. McMillin
T. H. Sears
Guy Hamilton
H. G. Webster
B. H. Thomson
J. R. Pennington
J. L. Dyer
T. E. Barbee
Dr. Ae Sears
H. C. Willis
Whitewright
Texas
Moss Murder Case Set for January Trial
In Sherman on January 13 Virgil Moss a black man charged with killing Harve Adams a Grayson County farmer near Ida is set for trial January 29. A 60 man special venire is summoned to form the jury. Moss is Adams son in law and has been delayed for illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss
Adams
Neff Grant Pardons Four Negro Trusties at Mansion
Governor Neff, before retirement, plans pardons for four black trusties sent to Austin on parole. One porter in the executive offices and three around the mansion receive conditional or full pardons for faithful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neff
Austin
Forty-Two Tournament Moves to American Legion Hall
The P T A announces a forty two tournament moved from private homes to the American Legion hall Friday starting at 2 30 pm and 7 to 11 pm. Whitewright residents expect many forty two players with ladies to provide instruction and refreshments. a 25 cent admission funds PTA equipment for schools.
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Parent-Teacher Association
American Legion
Whitewright
Cash Prizes for Texas Local History Essays Contest
Texas students compete for cash prizes from 40 to 7.50 for best local history essays about towns schools churches forts and notable community figures. C M Caldwell of Abilene funded 100 for student prizes and 150 for teachers with winning essays published in state papers and the Southwestern Historical Quarterly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
C. M. Caldwell
Abilene
Caldwell
Southwestern Historical Quarterly
State Teachers’ Association
Soldiers Now Receiving Insurance Certificates
The War Department began sending Adjusted Compensation Insurance Certificates to ex soldiers on January 1. Many local veterans have already received their certificates this week. Policies are paid up life insurance with a loan value, engraved on high grade paper with silk threads. Washington says 200,000 certificates mailed daily. Amounts range from 100 to 1900 dollars, payable January 1, 1945 or in twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Washington
Should Physicians Be Permitted To Kill The Incurable
A Danish bill to allow doctors to hasten death for patients in severe pain is debated. The Omaha World-Herald weighs mercy against moral and public policy concerns, arguing life should be prolonged despite suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Omaha World-Herald
Card of Thanks and Local Ad Reader Note
Card of Thanks from J. W. Cowan and Children thanks helpers after a death and acknowledges flowers. An optometrist ad by R. L. Johnson invites readers to have eye tests and glasses fitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cowan
R. L. Johnson
Optometrist
Epworth League Program January 18 1925
Epworth League program notes for Sunday January 18 1925 with the topic The Part of the Ep worth League in the Program of the Church Scripture readings Romans 12 3 13 and 1 Corinthians 12 1 6 Leader Miss Mamie Cox offerings include Jesus Calls Us and talks Youthful Enthusiasm by Miss Theresa Everheart Discovery of Leadership Qualities by Miss Mabel Rector Training for Big Tasks of the Church and Generating and Conserving Spiritual Powers of Youth by Miss Margaret Everheart plus song and benediction Rev J F Fender visited Rockwall and Dallas last weekend Prairie hay wheat straw available from Kimbell Milling Company.
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Epworth League
Mamie Cox
Jesus
Theresa Everheart
Mabel Rector
Margaret Everheart
Satterwhite Chosen Speaker of House
Lee Satterwhite newspaper editor, farmer, and four term House member was elected Speaker of the Texas House on the sixth ballot with 78 votes, defeating T K Irwin and J W Hall. He pledged efficient administration and aims to push general appropriation bills through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Lee Satterwhite
House of Representatives
Chester Terrell
T. K. Irwin
Dallas
J. W. Hall
Harris County
Satterwhite
Irwin
Plains
Plains of
Texas
Plainview
Canyon
Panhandle
Carson County
Amarillo
Betimes Satterwhite
Home For Aged To Be Improved
Arlington Texas January 14 The Home for Aged Masons is to consider building a new adjoining structure while the facility remains in good condition and at capacity. Board president Judge Ed R Bryan Deputy Grand Master of Texas and other officers with past grand commanders will discuss plans and attend the Dallas meeting for commandery jewels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Texas
Home For
Madden Fly
Gonzales
B. K. Hawkins
Brownwood
W. J. Brown
Grand Commanders’ Association
Dallas
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Frank Norris
Virgil Moss
Kimbell Milling Company
J. F. Fender
Rockwall
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