Methodist Church Loyalty Campaign to Start Sunday
The First Methodist Church will launch a twelve week Loyalty Campaign starting Sunday with Missionary Sunday. Rev Nobuya Utsonomiya of Kobe Japan will speak at 11 am about Christian ministry in Japan and future trends under a national church. Easter week culminates the drive with Rev T P Weaver of Celina preaching April 13. Public invited to all services.
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First Methodist Church
Nobuya Utsonomiya
Kobe
Japan
Utsonomiya
Southern Methodist University
T. P. Weaver
Celina
Alan Harvey-Brooks
County Judge and Clerk File Reports 1940
Sherman reports 1940 fee earnings and expenses for County Judge Jake J. Loy and district clerk W. R. Henderson. Loy earned 2113.50 with 1978.50 collected and 135 uncollected, expenses 5468.31 including 4750 salary and 718.31 outlay. stenographer paid from general fund. Henderson earned 6104.42 with 5373.37 collected and 731.05 uncollected plus 372.70 back fees. total expenses 7809.22 including deputy hire 2550 and officers salary 4750.
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Henderson
Farmers Ask County To Lower Valuation On REA Power Lines
In Sherman an appeal was made to cut the REA rural electric lines valuation from 250 to 50 dollars per mile. E C Winn of Southmayd said the present rate is too high compared with neighboring counties. He argued cheap electricity boosts farm living standards as REA lines serve many customers. Collier Yeary noted the equalization board has final say and aims for fairness. Winn also said T P and L lines cover denser farm areas and more customers.
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Collier Yeary
County Equalization Board
Winn
T. P
REA
Army Finally Calls Eager But Jinxed Dallas Registrant
Otis Kittridge Wheeler of 4402 University Boulevard was repeatedly thwarted by luck and injury as he sought Army induction. After registration aligned with his 21st birthday and a lingering ankle break healed, he finally earned Class 1-A status and a February 6 induction date at the Dallas draft board office.
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Army
Dallas
Otis Kittridge Wheeler
University Boulevard
Wheeler
University Park
Texas towns face bond delinquencies over RFC projects
The House appropriations committee released tables showing 43 Texas municipalities and sub-divisions with $717,892 in delinquent PWA project bonds bought by the RFC. Total par value $8,755,757. delinquent principal $249,732 and interest $468,159. Many were water and sewer projects. towns listed include Anna Frisco Savoy and Tom Bean.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Texas
PWA
RFC
Independent Offices
Anna
Frisco
Savoy
Tom Bean
Less Cotton Higher Loan Urged for U S
The American Farm Bureau Federation urged an increased cotton loan and acreage cuts. President Edward A. O Neall told cotton state congressmen the loan rate should rise to 85 percent of parity about 13 4c a pound by law. He proposed trimming plantings to about 10 million bales to balance domestic use and export.
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Washington
American Farm Bureau Federation
South
Edward A. O'Neal
Federation
O'Neal
The Sun Sells Typewriter Paper and Supplies
Local listing from The Sun advertising typewriter paper adding machine paper ribbons and typewriter car bon for sale. Includes assorted sizes and prices for office needs.
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The
Sun
Senate and House Demand Investigation of Texas Pensions
The Texas Senate summoned old age assistance officials to explain alleged denials of required investigations and the House ordered an immediate probe of old age assistance administration. Both chambers seek details on policies, practices, and possible violations of law affecting applicants and the public welfare program.
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Senate
House
Texas Pensions
Austin
Old Age Assistance Administration
Texas
House of Representatives
Equal States
Joe Skiles
Denton
Texas U Senate Confirms Two Willkie Allies As Regents
The Texas Senate approved three University of Texas regents appointed by Gov. O Daniel. Orville Bullington Dan J Harrison and Fred C Branson received six year terms. Bullington and Harrison had voted for Wendell Willkie in November. The session covered hiring powers and anti isms questions.
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Harrison
Willkie
Rug Men Face Trust Charges In NYC Suit
The Institute of Carpet Manufacturers of America and 14 corporate members plus 14 individuals are charged in a Southern District of New York anti trust complaint with colluding to fix rug and carpet prices and to limit production. A hearing on the decree is set for 2 p m Friday before Federal Judge Murray Hulbert.
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New York
Justice Department
Institute of Carpet Manufacturers of America
Murray Hulbert
Institute of Carpet Manufacturers of America, Inc
Philadelphia Navy Yard to adopt 60 hour week
Civilian workers at Philadelphia's Navy Yard will switch to a six day 60 hour work week starting Monday to speed defense production amid a skilled labor shortage. About 23 000 workers shift from a 48 hour six day schedule and will earn time and a half for overtime beyond 40 hours.
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Philadelphia
Navy Yard
British Pluck Draws Tears From Willkie in London
Wendell L. Willkie toured five air raid shelters during a German attack and cried at the public’s pluck. The presidential candidate, touring England briefly, said he would be glad to testify before the Senate on the lease lend bill in Washington. He was welcomed at the Ministry of Home Security without a helmet.
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London
Wendell L. Willkie
Willkie
England
Senate
Washington
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Ministry of Home Security
Texas urged to adopt antisabotage law via Oklahoma precedent
U S District Attorney Clyde O Eastus studied an Oklahoma 1919 antisabotage statute and proposed Texas legislators consider similar measures. The law defines criminal syndicalism and sabotage, with up to ten years in prison and a $5,000 fine, plus penalties for property owners who allow acts. The Oklahoma constitutional challenge tests the statute's validity.
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Dallas
United States
Clyde O. Eastus
Oklahoma
Texas
Eastus
Meeting Called to Discuss Frozen Food Locker Plant in Whitewright
A 2:30 PM Saturday meeting at City offices invites farmers and residents to discuss locating a frozen locker plant in Whitewright. Noland Jackson of Sherman will explain benefits and locker costs, with questions welcome.
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Whitewright
Noland Jackson
Sherman
Texas
Bonham
Germans May Launch April or May Invasion, Marshall Says
Washington sources foresee a spring assault on Britain possibly involving up to 36 000 Nazi aircraft and surprise tactics. General Marshall told reporters after testifying that Britain would likely prevail with American help under the lend lease plan though invasion and air control efforts would be highly perilous.
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Washington
Britain
George C. Marshall
Marshall
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Reich
Great Britain
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau Jr
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Garland business leader G L Davis dies at 62
G L Davis, 62, president of Cole & Davis Company with Whitewright stores, died at his Garland home after a stroke in November. He served three terms as mayor, led the Rotary Club, and was active in the Christian Church. Survived by wife and four brothers. fellow Cole & Davis member E G Cole had died a year earlier. Funeral services were held in Garland.
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G. L. Davis
Cole & Davis Company
Whitewright
Garland
Davis
Garland Rotary Club
Christian Church
Mr. Davis
G. Cole
Grand Master Sam Canty Jr to Visit Whitewright Lodge No 167
Grand Master Sam B. Canty Jr will visit Whitewright Lodge No 167 A F & A M on Tuesday February 4 at 7 30 p m in the Whitewright High School gym. He will present 50 year Masonic emblems to Ben S Montgomery and J F Lilley and will be accompanied by other prominent Masons.
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Glee Club
Helen S
Granny
Jimmie
Mark McMillin
Jimmie Gunther
Jack Sears
Philharmonic Orchestra
Marthat Louise Vestal
Jud Pinkley
J. J. Sloan
Campini
Marvin Smith
Betty Jane Harper
Anna Ruth Johnson
Bonnie Mae Scott
Carol Ray Ireland
Foucheaux Vestal
Jones Ray Vestal
Jackie Thompson
James Stateville
Foucheaux Vest
Out
Lamb-Lee
Daniel Russ
LaVerne Kilgroe
Whitewright Lodge
A. F
A. M
Sam B. Canty Jr
Finnis Stephens
Stephens
Ben S. Montgomery
J. F. Lilley
Whitewright
Denison Rotary Speaker Dr L R Lamb Addresses Club
Denison minister Dr L R Lamb spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon with his daughter Edwina performing accordion numbers beforehand. Lamb urged strong church and home leadership as bulwarks for the nation amid United States and Europe tensions. Rev E P Wootten presented the speaker. A M Bryant to lead next luncheon. visitors included Rev B E McLean and J A Alexander of Sherman.
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Rotary Club
L. R. Lamb
Calvary Baptist Church of
Denison
Edwina
Dr. Lamb
A. M. Bryant
B. E. McLean
J. A. Alexander of
Sherman
Smith predicts federal control of life insurance firms
Former Gov Alfred E Smith told St Vincent hospital med staff in New York that he has definite information the federal government will regulate life insurance companies. He argued life firms with large assets are seen as business monopolies and warned against federal control, criticizing ICC and railroad regulation. He urged public reaction to block such moves and warned of a socialistic health insurance approach if doctors do not act.
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New York
Alfred E. Smith
St. Vincent's Hospital
Smith
New York Life Insurance Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Draft Registrants Warned About Moving
AUSTIN Selective service registrants were warned to notify local draft boards promptly of address changes. State Director J Watt Page said investigations of reported delinquencies showed negligence rather than willful intent. When summoned, a registrant must report promptly and failure to do so carries penalties.
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Austin
Selective Service
J. Watt Page
Registrants Warned Of School Racketeers
AUSTIN State Selective Service Director J. Watts Page warned registrants against training school racketeers and advised them to consult local draft boards before enrolling in any aircraft training school or similar institution. He said some boards reported enrollees without official status hoped to defer military training and that an investigation was being made into mushroom training schools with no role in classification.
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Austin
Selective Service
J. Watts Page
Page
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Methodist Church
U. S
Karl Lovelady
Meredian
Clem Fain
Livingston
Welfare Department
Welfare Board
Philadelphia Yard
Cole & Davis Co
Kansas City Star
Masonic Lodge
Rotary
AL Smith
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