M-Ps Tie B-Cs 14 All After Five Recent Wins
The Methodists and Presbyterians and the Baptists and Christians each have 14 wins, after a tense stretch where five MP wins evened the season. Wednesday’s 1–0 MP victory featured pitcher Lowell Blanton and a late RBI by Blanton himself, with Noel Grammer superb on the mound in a 4–0 MP win Tuesday.
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M-Ps
M-P
Mps
Bcs
Tommie Bradley
Methodists
Presbyterians
Blanton Brothers
Love
Cull Reeves
MP Boys
Cull
Barbee
Noel Grammer
Reeves
Work began on Emmet Penn residence on West Grand
Construction starts late last week on Emmet Penn's English style brick veneer home at West Grand Avenue. The brick masons have worked since Monday under supervisor George Baugher of Dallas. The six room house with bath and breakfast room features is expected to be ready for occupancy around September 15.
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Emmet Penn
West Grand Avenue
George Baugher
Dallas
Penn
Constable arrests youth over stolen car near Tom Bean
Constable Ed Lankford detained a young man visiting south of Tom Bean on Sunday and seized the automobile he was driving. Dallas officers were informed of the arrest and the car’s motor number, confirming it had been stolen. The youth was turned over to the sheriff Monday morning as Dallas officers coordinated retrieval of the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Lankford
Tom Bean
Dallas
Jim
Revival Meeting At Church Of Christ In Savoy Next Sunday
The Sun reports a revival at the Church of Christ in Savoy starting next Sunday. Elder Jesse P. Sewell will conduct the meeting and Elder Rece H. Rogers will lead the song services.
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the Sun
Church of Christ At
Savoy
Jesse P. Sewell
Rece H. Rogers
Stine to Build Modern Farm Home in Texas
E L Stine, a farmer two miles north of town, has let a contract to construct a brick veneer home costing about five thousand dollars. The modern house will have five large rooms, two porches, bathroom and breakfast room, and will be wired for electric lights with nearby power. John Pumphrey will supervise construction.
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E. L. Stine
Texas
John Pumphrey
Father and Son Are Killed By Lightning Near Alex
Chickasha Oklahoma July 7 CO T Phelps a 45 year old farmer and his son Albert 15 were instantly killed in a cotton field four miles north of Alex Monday afternoon when struck by lightning. C A Tolder of Chickasha found the bodies after the bolt. The father's body was charred but the son showed no mark, and the earth and cotton within 50 feet were destroyed.
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Chickasha
Fifty-Eight Liquor Law Violations Set for Trial Next Week
Sherman July 7 Fifty eight cases, fifty two of them liquor law violations, are scheduled for Monday July 13 in Fifty ninth district court. Read list includes Nellie Overly with eight liquor charges, Juanita Overley, Bill Alexander, Earl Thurman with six liquor charges, George Boggs driving while intoxicated, Lela Mae Lewis theft and burglary, Stanley Holt assault with intent to murder, L R Short two liquor cases, and Simmie Combs with thirty two liquor charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Holt
L. R. Short
Simmie Combs
Norfleet's Last Man Held in Kansas City
W B Spencer known as Norfleet's last man is jailed in Kansas City Kansas on a warrant issued by Governor Paulen. Federal habeas hearing for his release was postponed to Wednesday. Spencer had been released from Leavenworth and faces an eight year term tied to a $45,000 theft case involving J Frank Norfleet.
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Fort Worth
W. B. Spencer
Norfleet
Kansas City
Kan
Gov. Paulen
Kansas
Hanger
John Morrison
State of
Texas
Spencer
Liberty
Leavenworth
J. Frank Norfleet
Young Grandson Sends Unusual 1924 Red Cross Stamp Letter
Dr. R May received a letter from his five year old grandson Albert Lee Jackson Jr of New York City. The envelope had a paper with a few pencil scratches and a 1924 Red Cross stamp that looked unlike a postage stamp. The letter still made the long trip and arrived in Dr May's post office box as if stamped by Uncle Sam.
McMillin Harvests 225 Acres of Wheat on Plains
Mr and Mrs Rocky McMillin returned from Floydada Saturday where they harvested 225 acres of wheat averaging eight bushels per acre. He reports crop prospects promising on the Plains.
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Rocky McMillin
Floydada
Mr. McMillin
Picnic Opens Here Today at Annual American Legion Event
The second annual American Legion Picnic opens this morning and runs to midnight Saturday with fair crowds expected. Attractions include rides, shows, soda stands, and a band stand featuring the Whitewright Band. Friday features a song fest and singing convention with participants from across the state. Saturday night fireworks cost the Legion money but promise a beautiful display. Baseball games at 3:30 pit Leonard and Trenton, with 35 cent admission. a large attendance is anticipated if weather cooperates.
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Whitewright Band
Sacred Harp
Legion
Leonard
Trenton
Legion Boys
Whitewright Section Reports General Rain After July Fourth
Last Saturday Fourth of July saw the Whitewright area celebrate the independence anniversary and a so called million-dollar rain. Rainfall ranged from one to two inches across the Whitewright trade territory and did not damage crops. The Ely to Orangeville stretch received a good Friday shower and the north of town had prior rains. Saturday's rainfall was general across the area.
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Whitewright
Ely
Orangeville
Baptist Encampment Opens at Woodlake
The fifth annual North Texas Baptist Encampment began at Woodlake, five miles north of Sherman, Tuesday afternoon with over 1000 campers on site. Dr. J. R. Hobbs of Birmingham preached the opening sermon as many leading Southern Baptist Church members attend. The encampment runs through July 17.
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Woodlake
Sherman
J. R. Hobbs
Birmingham
Ala
Southern Baptist Church
I O O F Installation at Whitewright Lodge 368
Officers of Whitewright Lodge No. 368 I O O F were installed for the term: B B Hall noble grand J E Russell vice grand D R Lewis secretary L O Lackey treasurer C J May warden L C Ross conductor A J Cates chaplain Jack Webster past grand R T Ray inside guard Norvell Thomson outside guard F O Mangrum R S to N G C A Pace L S to N G Bernard Collins R S to V G E M Davidson L S to V G Roy Hamilton R B S Lester Short L B S Following the ceremony refreshments were served Music by the I O O F orchestra A large crowd attended
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Whitewright Lodge No
B. B. Hall
Noble Grand
J. E. Russell
D. R. Lewis
L. O. Lackey
C. J. May
L. C. Ross
A. J. Cates
Jack Webster
R. T. Ray
Norvell Thomson
F. O. Mangrum
R. S
N. G
C. A. Pace
L. S
Bernard Collins
V. G
E. M. Davidson
Roy Hamilton
Lester Short
I. O. O. F. Orchestra
Popular Couple United in Marriage at Greenville Home
M. W. Pollard of Lone Oak and Miss Emma Phillips daughter of A. T. Phillips of Whitewright wed Saturday night at the home of Rev. W. R. Earp in Greenville. The ceremony was attended only by close parties with Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Morrow of Greenville present. The bride is Whitewright born and popular. the groom, son of James Pollard, works with his father in farming. After a short honeymoon the couple will reside in Lone Oak.
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Lone Oak
M. W. Pollard
Emma Phillips
A. T. Phillips
Whitewright
Greenville
W. R. Earp
South Greenville Baptist Church
Pollard
Mr. Pollard
James Pollard
Denison couple visits relatives here after accident recovery
Mr and Mrs Sam McMillin of Denison visited relatives here over the past weekend. Sam is slowly recovering from injuries suffered weeks ago when he fell from an engine in the railroad yards at Denison.
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Sam McMillin
Denison
Sam
Rotarians Hold First Regular Meeting
The Rotary Club met last Friday at the Baptist Annex in its first regular meeting a business affair. Committees were appointed and business attended to. The club has completed its organization and expects to receive its charter soon. Carl Nall and Will Rodgers of Sherman were visitors with talks. The next luncheon will be Friday at the Baptist Annex, served by the Baptist ladies, with a nice program arranged by the committee.
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Rotary Club
Baptist Annex
Carl Nall
Will Rodgers
Sherman
Champion Convicted Under Liquor Laws
C. W. Champion was found guilty by a grand jury indictment for renting a house to manufacture and sell intoxicating liquor. He received an 18 month prison sentence, his motion for a new trial was denied, and he noted an appeal while bond of 1500 dollars was set.
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C. W. Champion
Sherman Democrat
Mrs R E Whitworth Rites Held For Aged Resident
Mrs R E Whitworth aged 76 died at home of her son T B Whitworth south of town last Monday. She leaves eight sons one daughter and thirty six grandchildren. Funeral and burial were at East Shady Grove Cemetery Tuesday conducted by Rev Giles of Greenville. She was a longtime Baptist church member.
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R. E. Whitworth
T. B. Whitworth
Cone
East Shady Grove
Giles
Greenville
Farmer Kills Self Near Denison In Despondency
Denison report states Jess Boren a 50 year old farmer died of self inflicted gunshot wounds at his home. Coroner's verdict cites despondency over his wife's illness as a factor. He leaves a widow and five children.
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Denison
Jess Boren
Boren
Epworth League Service Program for July 12
Sunday program notes a devotional theme The Beatitudes of Those Who Have Seen with songs The Lord's Prayer and Martha by Joe Sears. Scripture readings Luke 10 23 24 and Matt 17 16. Speakers Miss Maxie Echols Rev W A Stuckey lead by John Reeves concluding prayer and league benediction.
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Martha Joe Sears
Maxie Echols
W. A. Stuckey
John Reeves
Lovell Family Guests From Fort Worth and Weatherford
Mr and Mrs F Lovell west of town hosted weekend visitors Judge and Mrs H L Small and their daughters Elizabeth and Ruth Mrs Jim G Lovell and J A Lovell of Fort Worth Mrs T C Johnson of Weatherford and Jewell Lovell attending summer session at North Texas A M College Arlington
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F. Lovell
Town
H. L. Small
Elizabeth
Ruth
Jim G. Lovell
J. A. Lovell
Fort Worth
T. C. Johnson
Weatherford
Jewell Lovell
North Texas A. & M. College
Arlington
Womacks Attend Governor Ferguson Reception in Austin
W. B. Womack and Misses Gladys Ray and Edna Womack returned Saturday from a visit in Austin. While there, Ray and Womack attended a reception at the Governor's mansion hosted by Governor Miriam A. Ferguson.
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W. B. Womack
Gladys Ray
Edna Womack
Austin
Ray
Womack
Governor’s Mansion
Miriam A. Ferguson
Local filling station touts Pierce Oil for power
Morehead's Filling Station promotes Pierce Oil Association gasoline claiming more kick and less carbon output. The energetic pitch targets drivers seeking higher performance fuel options.
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Pierce Oil Association
Morehead
President Coolidge Plans Tax Rate Cut
Swampscott Mass July 7 The President favors a broad income tax reduction with the maximum surtax cut of at least 25 percent. Experts say smaller cuts, possibly 12 percent, could yield higher government revenue and spur business. He also supports substantial reduction or elimination of the inheritance tax.
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Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
U S Prisons Seek State Aid to Ease Overcrowding
Washington reports that if states do not offer help housing about 8000 federal prisoners, relief from crowded Atlanta and Fort Leavenworth facilities will be delayed. Only three states have agreed to take overflow. Plans proceed for a women's reformatory at Alderson West Virginia and a new $2 million men's facility from studying old army cantonments. Mrs Mabel Walker Wildebrandt says the women’s reformatory should be ready by spring to receive about 350 inmates now in state and county prisons.
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Washington
Atlanta
Fort Leavenworth
Alderson
W. Va
Mabel Walker Wildebrandt
Bureau of Prisons
Fat Men and Lean to Play Base Ball in Whitewright
Whitewright readers learn of a Tuesday July 14 baseball game at 6 pm sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Association. The five inning protest features fat men and lean men, with a 25 cent admission. A long player list includes S. H. Montgomery Ed Lankford J. M. Sturdivant J. W. Davidson and J. C. Gillespie among others, promising lighthearted fun more than serious baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Parent-Teacher Association
S. H. Montgomery
H. G. Webster
R. T. Penn
Filipinos Paying Americans Expenses on Tour
Manila July 7 Five Filipino politicians advocates of independence admitted paying all hotel expenses for thirty one American Congressmen who arrived for an inspection tour. Manuel Quezon among those funding the trip denied any improper conduct.
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Manila
Manuel Queezon
Death Toll Four In Pistol Battle Near Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi Texas July 7 The death of George Ryder of San Diego marked four deaths from a pistol battle near the city edge Sunday night. The other victims were Paul McAlister deputy game fish and oyster commissioner C M Bisbee constable R B Bledsoe deputy constable and former Ranger. McAlister was killed outright, while Bisbee and Bledsoe died later. Death-bed statements by Bledsoe and Bisbee were related by attending physicians, with accounts differing from those given by McMurry Sheriff Ben D Lee and a woman at the shooting house to Chief of Police Jim Shaw.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
George Ryder
San Diego
Duval County
Paul McAlister
C. M. Bisbee
R. B. Bledsoe
McAlister
Bisbee
Bledsoe
McMurry
Ben D. Lee
Jim Shaw
Missionary Couple to Resume Service in Islands
Dr Leta Major Pickett and her husband Dr C L Pickett, longtime medical missionaries in the Philippine Islands, will preach next Lordsday evening at Central Christian Church after a furlough. They sail from San Francisco August 8 for a seven year term. Public invited. service begins at 7 o'clock.
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Leta Major Pickett
C. L. Pickett
Philippine Islands
San Francisco
A.fe
Lovell Returns Home After Visit With Fort Worth Family
George C. Lovell of Fort Worth has come back home following a visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. F. Lovell, who live west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Lovell
Fort Worth
Mrs. F. Lovell
Bonham and Munday Ladies Visit Mrs Chenoweth
Mrs. S. P. Hodge and Mrs. E. A. McMahon of Bonham and Mrs. Elmer Smith of Munday were week end guests of Mrs. T. J. Chenoweth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Hodge
E. A. McMahon
Bonham
Elmer Smith
Munday
T. J. Chenoweth
Sherman Youth Saves Girl From Death by Own Action
A Sherman youth prevented a 20 year old woman from drinking carbolic acid near Union Station. The woman, who arrived from Dallas, was turned over to city officials after a note said she wished to end her life. She explained a troubled home life and marriage history prior to custody transfer to a police matron.
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Sherman
Union Station
Jim Buster
Dallas
Buster
J. M. Blaine
Oklahoma City
Denison arrests in chicken theft ring near Whitewright
Officers in Denison captured a man and his sixteen year old son after confessing to eleven raids on chicken houses near Whitewright. They had thirty seven stolen birds and sold them for about two hundred forty seven dollars to a Denison produce buyer. The boy said the father also used his sister as a lookout while the raids moved from Peniel to Denison and Greenville. Bonds set at one thousand seven hundred fifty dollars each. Mangrum Brothers add two new 20 ton White trucks for their Whitewright to Dallas hauling. Mrs. W H Gardner of Kansas City visiting in the Sanders home with daughter Dorothy.
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Denison
Whitewright
Dave Taylor
Taylor
Denis
Peniel
Greenville
Ed Lankford
Mangrum Brothers
Mangrum
Dallas
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Coffman
Lowell Blanton
Call Reeves
The
Baptists and
Christians
Emmet Penn Home
Rotarians
Farmer
Self
Epworth League
President Coolidge
U. S
Central Christian Church
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