Schools Undergo Repair Replacing Windows and Calcinning Walls
Claude Phillips reports the high school will finish repair and redecorating in two to three weeks with grammar school work following. The project is shared by the school system and the Public Works Administration with materials and supervision funded by the district and labor by PWA. The grammar school undergoes window replacements and basement reglazing, while the agriculture building at the high school is being remodeled for fall use by vocational classes. The sewerage remodel at the grammar school is uncertain this year due to budget limits, with potential carryover to next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Phillips
Public Works Administration
PWA
C. J. Meador
Grammar School
Meador
Veterans groups in Grayson County urge nonpartisanship
The Central Committee on Veterans for Grayson County representing Spanish American War Veterans Disabled American Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion met in Sherman to approve a resolution urging all members to avoid political activity. It states no candidate has official endorsement and any such claim harms ex service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Committee On Veterans For
Grayson County
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion Organizations
Sherman
Woodmen Install Officers in Whitewright Lodge
Woodmen of the World Lodge in Whitewright installed officers last Thursday led by Ed Martin as consul commander and Claud Dillon as past consul. Other officers include Jimmie Williams advisory lieutenant Robert Howard banker Lindsey Coffey watchman Dick Thornhill escort Joe Riddle drill captain C. P. McGinnis secretary E R Lay O L Jones and B B Hall auditors. Regular meeting planned for tonight in the Lodge Hall inside the old telephone building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World Lodge of Whitewright
Ed Martin
Claud Dillon
Jimmie Williams
Robert Howard
Lindsey Coffey
Dick Thornhill
Joe Riddle
C. P. McGinnis
E. R. Lay
O. L. Jones
B. B. Hall
Absentee Voting Opens for First Democratic Primary
Sherman voters may cast absentee ballots at the county clerk C M Cole’s office through July 25 for those away July 28. In person voting ends that day, mail ballots due July 26. 20 000 official ballots printed and delivered. poll tax receipts required. out of precinct voters may request by mail. Absent ballots opened with election officers on election day. Finland repealed prohibition December 31, 1931.
Funeral Services For Miss Susie Noe Held Here
Miss Susie Noe died Saturday afternoon. Funeral held Sunday at First Baptist Church with multiple pastors officiating. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by three brothers and two sisters. long-time Whitewright teacher and principal celebrated for community impact. Many in Whitewright and surrounding areas attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Lee Noe
First Baptist Church
G. C. Ivins
J. F. Murrell
Denison
Wrenn B. Webb
Presbyterian Church
C. W. Dennis
Methodist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Miss Noe
Prentiss Compton
Dick Barbee
Dick Montgomery
Raymond Cates
Paul Vestal
James Lackey
Whitewright
Baptist Church
Parent-Teacher Association
Washington County
W. T. Noe
Texas
Grayson County
Old Grayson College
University of Colorado
Austin College
Sherman
Robert Noe
Thomas Noe
Corpus Christi
J. W. Noe
Los Angeles
Calif
Henry L. Crittenden
Margaret Noe
F. W. Miller
Nancy Seay
W. A. Lee
Pearl Bridendolph
Guy Craig
Hugh Bowen
Bright Messenger
S. E. Parks
Fred Parker
C. J. Denton
Roberta Hollingsworth
C. A. Walcott
As. Ote Blackburn
Howe
Charles Davidson
Colbert
Okla
R. K. Crittenden
Thelma Crittenden
Hodges
Ector
Sunday School League Kicks Off Final Half Chase
The Sunday School Baseball League resumes with Christians vs Methodists opening the final half. Three of four initial teams remain, Baptist clubs combine under one name, umpire Lilburn Ross leads with authority but sits out the rest due to a chipped elbow.
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Methodists
Baptists
Lilburn Ross
Baptist A
Methodists and
Hampton
Pierson
Harrison
Adams Boys
Montgomery
Horton
Baptist Nine
Nossaman
McCarstin
Governor Witt Teams With Whitewright Rotary Club Visit
Lieut. Gov. Edgar Witt of Waco, a gubernatorial candidate, spoke at the Whitewright Rotary Club meeting. He praised Roosevelt, urged citizen involvement, and noted his Rotary ties. New vocational agriculture teacher W. S. Cunningham outlined plans for the fall, while Clyde Johnson entertained with piano numbers. Dr. F. L. Layman became club president for the new term starting July 1, with officers and directors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Witt
Waco
Whitewright
Rotary Club
Congress
W. S. Cunningham
Douglas
Clyde Johnson
Rham Pennington
F. L. Layman
Fragment from a religious oration on death and eternity
The passage speaks of earth’s jewels maturing in God’s house and souls rising to eternal light. It proclaims there is no death only transition and mentions Susie crossing to the "sweet by and by" to be welcomed by angels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie
Labor Relations Board Opens For Business In Washington
The National Labor Relations Board began operations with three members led by Lloyd Garrison. They face about 100 ongoing disputes and will oversee regional boards while planning swift action to curb violence. Secretary Perkins welcomed the board and arranged coordination between Washington and regional offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Lloyd Garrison
University of Wisconsin Law School
Perkins
Garrison
Harry A. Millis
Edwin S. Smith
National Labor Board
Labor Department
Labor Relations Board
Labor Board
Supreme Court
Seymour Light Plant Foreclosure Suit Filed in Dallas
In Dallas, Municipal Acceptance Corporation of Chicago filed a foreclosure suit in district court against the municipally owned Seymour light plant. The petition claims total indebtedness of 142419.07 including principal and interest and notes the 1929 Fairbanks Morse contract price of 125479 with adjusted monthly payments after a 1930 modification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Seymour
Municipal Acceptance Corporation of Chicago
Fairbanks, Morse & Co
Municipal Acceptance Corporation
Weddings in Milwaukee Last Year by Officials
Eight thousand seven hundred forty three weddings occurred in Milwaukee last year. Ordained ministers performed three thousand forty three ceremonies while justices of the peace and judges shared the remainder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Princeton Plans Near Full Senior Independent Study
Princeton University announced a plan allowing senior students to spend nearly all their time in independent study. The program aims to give seniors flexibility to focus on capstone work and research projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton University
Child Welfare Survey Begins In Grayson County Texas
The Texas Relief Commission starts a house to house survey in Relief District No 4 covering Whitewright and nearby areas. Miss Lucile Giles and Crawford Montgomery of Whitewright lead the effort funded by public relief and sponsored by state and veteran organizations. Emory Christian of the Grayson County Relief Office directs the local team. The goal is a list of all residents under 55 with physical handicaps for treatment eligibility and state records.
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Texas Relief Commission
Grayson County
Whitewright
Lucile Giles
Crawford Montgomery
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Rehabilitation Department
Department of Education
Child Welfare Division
State Blind Commission
Division of Child Hygiene
State Department of Health
King Cotton Being Restored To Throne In Fashionable Revival
Chicago reports cotton fabrics surge as American women push practicality and style. Mills, led by Marshall Field & Company, note cottons and rayons dominate smart functions, replacing silks with cool durable fabrics. Pepperell Manufacturing confirms rising sales, praising comfort and color retention after washing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Japan
United States
Charles A. Schuster
Marshall Field & Company
A. C. Abbott
Pepperell Manufacturing Co
Lanham resigns from Texas Pardons and Paroles Board
Frank V. Lanham of Dallas today resigned as a member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. Governor Miriam A. Ferguson appointed Fred S. Rogers of Bonham to succeed him. Lanham had filled the term of J. O. Woodward who quit due to ill health as his announcement says he will join the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Twenty seven tribes of Indians from 12 states took part in a Kansas City pageant at a celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Frank V. Lanham
Dallas
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Miriam A. Ferguson
Fred S. Rogers
Bonham
Fannin County
Lanham
J. O. Woodward
Coleman
Walter Woodward
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Kansas City
Kans
Picnic Opens With Auspicious Weather
The thirteenth annual American Legion picnic started at Heard Park for a four day run with unusually clear weather. Centennial Exposition Shows provide midway attractions including four rides four shows and twenty concessions. Speakers from Judge Ben L. Jones to Earl Whiteacre highlighted Wednesday and Thursday programs with Friday reserved for candidate night and Saturday to feature additional speakers as races heat up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Heard Park
Ben L. Jones
Court of Civil Appeals
Rice Maxey
Sherman
Hubert Bookout
Earl Whiteacre
Denison
H. A. Cunningham
Bonham
Tom Connally
United States
Robert B. Allen
Dallas
A. T. Short
Bob Sears
Cotton Acreage Falls. Prices Rise on USDA Report
The Agriculture Department estimates cotton planted on July 1 at 28.024 million acres, down sharply from 1933, with yields averaging 183 pounds per acre. The Bankhead Act and voluntary controls reduced plantings, except in Arizona and California, while Texas overran the AAA goal by 1.294 million acres. projected total Texas cultivation reaches 10.914 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agricultural Department
AAA
Arizona
California
Georgia
Oklahoma
Department
Texas
Ruling Passion Comic Exchange Over Editorial Pages
Mr Primm jokes about a literary diet as he plans to skim comic pages first, while Mrs Primm suggests saving the newspaper except for the editorial page. The banter hints at household humor over reading priorities.
English Talent Drawn to Hollywood
An increasing amount of English movie talent is being drawn to Hollywood. Producers seek actors and writers from the British Isles for upcoming projects, signaling stronger cross Atlantic collaboration in the film industry.
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Hollywood
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Finland
Earth
Robert Cantrell
New York
Germany
Governor Witt
Miss Perkins
Seymour Light Plant
Cotton
Pardon Body
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