Methodist Revival to Close Sunday at Whitewright
Rev Homer T Fort of Paris First Methodist Church conducts revival at Whitewright Methodist Church with daily services at 10 am and 8 pm except Saturdays. Rev John McCormack of Anna leads children's services and song prayer, while Rev Joe M Connally of the local church promotes continued attendance and support for the revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer T. Fort
First Methodist
Paris
Whitewright Methodist Church
John McCormack
Methodist Church
Anna
Fort
Texas
McCormack
Joe M. Connally
Poliomyelitis Cases Reported Around Sherman
Dr. Arthur Gleckler warns Sherman residents after five polio cases surface in and near the city. A 16 year old and several younger children are affected, with two cases in Sherman city and others nearby. Graham and San Angelo report a few cases as well. hygiene and crowd avoidance advised. In Austin two deaths and four cases prompt health officials to deny an polio scare. Denison reports no new cases after a previous child’s death.
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Sherman
Arthur Gleckler
Texas
Gleckler
Graham
San Angelo
Austin
George M. Decherd
Texas Develops Own Varieties of Corn
Texas extension service reports four new yellow corn varieties suited to Texas regions. Researchers Mangelsdorf Stansel Hall Quinby and Morris developed Yellow Surecropper Golden Thomas Yellow Tuxpan and Golden June by breeding crossing white high yielding lines to produce yellow kernels. Yellow color linked to vitamin A prompted the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas Extension Service
Texas
P. C. Mangelsdorf
Texas Experiment Station
R. H. Stansel
Angleton Station
R. A. Hall
Beeville
J. R. Quinby
Chillicothe
H. F. Morris
Nacogdoches
Extension Service
South
Fannin County Prepares Expanded Fair for September
Bonham plans for the annual Fannin County fair the week of September 27 with exhibits under W. J. Young the county agent and Minnie Eldridge home agent. After a year off for the Texas Centennial Exposition the fair is expected to be the largest and best yet held in the county.
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Bonham
W. J. Young
Minnie Eldridge
Bells to Denison Highway 160 Gets New Top Bells
Sherman reports that surfacing of Highway 160 from Bells to Denison will likely be let in late July. Plans include grading revision for better uphill vision and rock baffles for drainage. Since 1934, about 175 000 has been spent with 260 000 more needed. Gib Gilchrist and County Judge Loy discussed the project.
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Denison
Bells
Walker
Gib Gilchrist
Sherman
Jake J. Loy
Texas considers annual aid for destitute children
An August ballot would allow a constitutional amendment authorizing up to 1.5 million dollars yearly for destitute children under 14. The plan would grant 8 dollars per month for the first child and up to 12 dollars per family with one third funded by the federal government as a social security phase Texas has debated restricting costs and eligibility with estimates ranging from 50,000 to 80,000 qualifying children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
WPA sewing room in Whitewright produces 1300 garments
The WPA sewing room reopened May 1 with Mildred Holcomb supervising and has made about 1300 garments. The produced apparel is distributed to needy Whitewright residents with food from the federal commodities store room. Materials come from the Works Progress Administration, workers paid by WPA, and the City supplies space, machines, and utilities. Local businessmen contribute to incidental expenses, totaling about 15 dollars monthly, though two have stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Mildred Holcomb
Sherman
Whitewright
Federal Commodities
Works Progress Administratiation
van Alstyne
Love Is News at Palace Theatre This Week
Feature picture at the Palace tonight and Friday is Love Is News starring Tyrone Power Loretta Young and Don Ameche. Gene Autry in Git Along Little Dogies Saturday. Doris Nolan and John Boles in As Good as Married Monday. Edmund Lowe and Madge Evans in Espionage Tuesday and Wednesday. Robert Taylor and Barbara Stanwyck in This Is My Affair Thursday and Friday next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Tyrone Power
Loretta Young
Don Ameche
Gene Autrey
Doris Nolan
John Boles
Edmund Lowe
Madge Evans
Robert Taylor
Barbara Stanwyck
Denison slayings set for July 26 trial
Judge R M Carter orders a special venire of 150 to try Sam McCrary of Denison for the death of J H Hogan, indictments traced to 1934. Co-defendants G L Rogers of Dorchester and Cecil Smallwood of Denison face charges in the Williams Perkins case near Ida February 1, following a sandwich stand shooting.
Fire destroys Tom Bean Cotton Belt depot
Fire of unknown origin consumed the Cotton Belt depot at Tom Bean around 5 p.m. Saturday. Station agent J. W. McDonald discovered the blaze bursting through the ceiling. Loss was estimated at 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Belt
Tom Bean
J. W. McDonald
Hughes opens Gulf Service Station on East Main
E H Red Hughes has leased the Gulf Service Station on East Main street and is now dispensing Gulf gasoline and motor oil. He offers tire, washing and greasing services as part of the new operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H
Red) Hughes
Gulf
East Main Street
Reinvestigation Cuts Thousands From Pension Rolls
In Austin officials report 4 000 to 5 000 pensioners will miss July checks as a reinvestigation reduces rolls from about 127 700 in June to 123 000 124 000. Acting Director W A Little expects further declines and says checks will go out once federal matching funds arrived. The security agency has approved 1 605 672 in matching money for July and August, enabling payments to about 117 000 people within ten days after funds reach Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
W. A. Little
Little
Governor Allred signs bills from special session
Governor James V. Allred signed several measures from the recent special session. A five year ban on killing prairie chickens statewide was enacted, with other bills authorizing Bell County to pay bounties for rattlesnake and predator control, allowing Dallas County convicts to work off fines at a dollar a day, and a resolution empowering the board of control to take over the hall of state in Dallas for future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
James V. Allred
Bell County
Dallas County
Board of Control
Hall of State
Dallas
Officers Installed by Mason Lodge at Stated Meeting
White Wright Lodge No. 167 A F and A M held a stated communication Monday night installing officers led by B W Newman as W M with John Bean S W L E Ricketts J W W H Stedham treasurer O L Jones secretary Finis Stephens S D Lanius Kincaid J D Mack Pierson chaplain Dr J N Powell tiler John Reeves S S and R C Vestal J S T J Lilley C J Meador and John Reeves forming the board of trustees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Lodge No. 167
A. F
A. M
B. W. Newman
W. M
John Bean
S. W
L. E. Ricketts
J. W
W. H. Stedham
O. L. Jones
Finis Stephens
S. D
Lanius Kincaid
J. D
Mack Pierson
Dr. J. N. Powell
John Reeves
S. S
R. C. Vestal
J. S. T. J. Lilley
C. J. Meador
St. Peter's Claim Obeyed In Hurry
An applicant for damages tells St. Peter his name and Andrew Fraley, chairman of the State Industrial Commission, suggests granting the claim. Fraley says we may be called before St. Peter to present our own claims someday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
St. Peter
Andrew Fraley
State Industrial Commission
J. F. St. Peter
Fraley
Sherman Democrat building caves in causing heavy loss
The west end of the Sherman Democrat building collapsed Wednesday night, destroying thousands of dollars in value. A reporter and the nightwatchman escaped injury as remodeling work had been underway for weeks and part of the front end was removed by workmen. The press and composing rooms stayed usable, while editorial, business and advertising departments were moved to a building on East Houston near the Texas theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Sherman Democrat
East Houston
Texas Theatre
Full Share to Be Paid by State on Highway Bonds
Grayson County to receive about 21 450 annually as the county and road district debt board in Austin announces it will pay the state's full share of principal on outstanding highway bonds. Auditor B M Whiteacre says the county is getting 90 percent this year, 21 450, with gasoline tax growth aiding payments. The gas tax fund for the year ending June 30 totals 8 710 334 88, and most counties benefit under the state assumption plan with about 29 million dollars retired from bonds overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson County
Austin
B. M. Whiteacre
Wheat farmers urged to limit fall planting nationwide
Washington officials led by H. R. Tolley urged wheat farmers in 31 states to restrict planting this fall and next spring amid uncertain world wheat prices. Economists warned U S exports may stay weak as world acreage remains high and trade barriers rise.
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Washington
D. C
H. R. Tolley
United States
Pension law puzzle with neccesitous circumstances rule
In Texas old age pension cases, necessitous circumstances determine eligibility for those over 65 who meet other provisions. Ken Harper explains it means needing state or federal aid for food clothing shelter or fuel when not obtainable from other sources, with medicine considered if ill. Final eligibility rests with the district supervisor after inspector recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Ken Harper
Grasshopper Fight Yields Early Colorado Wins
Colorado extension entomologist Sam C. McCampbell announced a grasshopper eradication campaign to Eastern Colorado counties. Infestation should be checked within 10 days and living grass roots remain. grasshoppers’ dead bodies cause stench that has driven some families to move, but the odor will fade as bodies dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Colo
Sam C. McCampbell
Colorado Extension
McCampbell
School Per Capita Raised to $22 Highest Ever in Texas
AUSTIN The Board of Education voted 6 to 2 to raise the per capita state school aid from $19 to $22, the highest in history, relying on continued 20 percent state ad valorem tax. With 1 560 000 scholastic population, next year’s aid would total about $34.32 million plus $2 million for free textbooks, for a total demand near $36.32 million. The board projects minimum income of roughly $36.23 million and contemplates additional revenues if the legislature levies more taxes in the fall session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Board of Education
James V. Allred
L. A. Woods
Reditt questions Automatic Tax Board on school tax plan
Senator John Redditt of Lufkin urged that the Automatic Tax Board may ignore the Board of Education action setting a 22 per capita apportionment requiring a 20c ad valorem rate. He noted Board members may clash over maintaining 20c to meet the high apportionment while Gov Allred pushed for a 19c rate to eliminate the state school tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Automatic Tax Board
Board of Education
John S. Redditt
Lufkin
Redditt
James V. Allred
Allred
George H. Sheppard
Charley Lockhart
Tax Board
Clothesline Saves Life Of Boy In Five Story Fall
Nine year old Peter Colovite fell from a five story window and was rescued while wrapped in a blanket caught on a clothesline. Doctors said the line cushioned the fall and saved his life despite a broken rib.
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New York
Peter Colovite
Denton College Avesta names J T Meador art editor
J T Meador son of C J Meador Whitewright and a North Texas State Teachers College senior is named art editor for the Avesta summer issue. He will design the cover direct inner artwork and guide photo illustrations. He belongs to Kappa Alpha Lambda Pan American Student Forum Yucca staff and was selected for Who's Who in the Yucca.
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Joe Thomas Meador
C. J. Meador
Whitewright
North Texas State Teachers College
Denton
The
Avesta
Meador
Denton College
Kappa Alpha Lambda
Yucca
Applications Taken for Fannin Cooperative House
Bonham reports secretary of the chamber of commerce Miss Billy Barnette is taking applications from Fannin County boys who wish to reside in the new cooperative house at A and M College this fall. Dr Daniel Russell of A and M originator of the project notes Fannin County will receive one of the new houses for the coming school year. The building will be air conditioned and will house 32 boys and a house mother. The plan aims to reduce expenses through self help with parents contributing canned goods and home produced foods.
McKinney Plans Cooling System for Hot Water Well
McKinney city commission installs a cooling system at the new 3 241 foot water well after authorities confirm water safety though output runs 110 to 114 degrees Fahrenheit. Citizens complain of hot hydrant water delaying baths and dishwashing while awaiting cooler supply in coming days.
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Mckinney
Austin
City Commission of
Mellon Institute Glass Exhibit Demonstrates Flexible Glass
Six weights bounce off tempered glass like rubber as a eleven pound mass drops seven feet and rebounds harmlessly at the Mellon Institute in Pittsburgh. The display features heat resisting, sound reducing, bullet proof, frost proof and fade resistant glass including document glass. Researchers note lighter ships and a livable glass house may be possible in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pittsburgh
Mellon Institute
Institute
New Plan May Lower Liquor Control Cost
The liquor control board expects lower enforcement costs under decentralized field inspectors. Concentrating inspectors at district HQ cut the per man cost from 130 to 80 dollars monthly with inspectors now placed in 83 cities.
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Austin
Liquor Control Board
Bert Ford
Plant Established In Pampanga For Cassava Starch
A facility in Pampanga has been set up to produce about one fourth of the Philippines total cassava starch needs. The project aims to boost domestic supply and reduce import reliance, signaling a strategic shift in agricultural processing within the region.
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Pampagna
Philippines
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