Whitewright Sun urges good roads bonds vote Saturday
Publisher appeal and editorial urging Grayson County residents to vote for a $1 250 000 good roads bond issue. Highlights county impact, compares Leon County results, notes cotton crop optimism, and salutes R K Phillips for a farm problem article prize. Names Scott Fulton Jim Mc LeMore and R K Phillips. Local towns in Grayson County featured.
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Scott Fulton
Jim McLeMore
Grayson County
Leon County
Attendance projected for Farmers Short Course at A and M Texas
Charles H. Alvord announces the eighteenth annual Farmers Short Course at the A and M College of Texas from July 25 to 30. Past attendance ranged 2,500 to 3,000. this year’s five day program is expected to break records as district Extension Service agents report growing interest and numerous meetings and conferences.
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A. & M. College of Texas
Charles H. Alvord
Extension Service
Alvord
Van Alstyne landowners oppose roads bond for farmers
Van Alstyne residents question why wealthy landowners suddenly defend farmers interests. They note tenants on local farms lack good roads despite broader county improvements and question the shift in stance two years after voting against a near universal farm road program.
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van Alstyne
Grayson County
Is Van Alstyne Sincere Opposition to Good Roads Plan
Van Alstyne leads opposition to the good roads program to be voted on next Saturday. Through the Leader and Fulton’s paper and public speakers, Van Alstyne portrays objections to the plan.
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van Alstyne
Fulton
Denison Herald questions Van Alstyne gravel road stance
The Denison Herald critiques Van Alstyne for shifting from opposing a county wide gravel road plan in 1925 to now championing it for farmers. It questions motives behind the July 16 vote and probes whether Van Alstyne will support future road programs or revert to past opposition.
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Grayson County
Denison Herald
Denison
Sherman
van Alstyne
The
Herald
Commissioners Court
Mauk Observes Texas Cotton Silk Stockings
J A Mauk returned from Tennessee where he visited a cotton mill producing "silk" stockings from Texas cotton. He saw Houston shipped cotton used in the mill and brought a sample of the threads home to show friends.
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J. A. Mauk
Tennessee
Texas
Houston
Little Boy Boots Liquor Trade Shocks Town
Sheriff Burns disrupts a bootlegging scheme led by an 11 year old selling choc beer for 25 cents a bottle. The boy claimed his older brother was arrested and was told to continue until he returns. All beer was confiscated and destroyed with a promise to attend Sunday school and avoid illegal liquor.
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Harry Burns
Burns
Van Alstyne Bond Issue Debate Grows Closer
Van Alstyne residents decry anti good roads propaganda as bonds confrontation widens. Critics accuse leaders of harming the town by tactics to defeat the bond issue and reveal shifting support among local citizens.
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van Alstyne Anti-Good Roads
van Alstyne
Tractor Demonstration At Grady Gillett Farm
Adams Motor Company announces a tractor demonstration next Wednesday from 10 a m to 4 p m at the Grady Gillett farm southwest of town. Free lunch and drinks will be provided. Farmers are invited to attend.
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Adams Motor Company
Grady Gillett
Kentucky Town Club Hosts July Fourth Meeting
Mrs. Connelly hosted the Kentucky Town club on July 4 with a display of fancy packing by members. A meeting with Mrs. Percy Darwin is planned for July 15 and Rev. J. H. Hawkins will speak on neighbors. Also notices a wedding for Randall Simpson and Lillie Arizona Denihoo at the bride’s parents’ home Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
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Randell Simpson
Lillie
Arizona Denihoo
W. S
Denihoo
Couple returns home after Texas visit
Joe and Miss Bill Henry return to Belcherville after a one and a half week stay with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Martin and relatives. They are escorted home by Miss Jewell Medearis and Miss Fay Martin for a two weeks visit with relatives.
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Joe
Bill Henry
Belcherville
W. J. Martin
Jewell Medearis
Fay Martin
Local Guests Attend Household Gathering in Bailey and Dallas
Mr and Mrs Rufus Hailey of Bailey and Mr and Mrs Rham Carr with daughter of Wolfe City plus Mr and Mrs Joe Weldon Carr of Dallas were guests in the home of Mr and Mrs D S Carr Sunday. Jack Lackey a student at SMU Dallas spent the weekend with his parents Ott and Mrs Lackey. He was joined by Jimmie Hampshon and Elmer Geashear, both SMU students.
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Rufus Hailey
Bailey
Rham Carr
Wolfe City
Joe Weldon Carr
Dallas
D. S. Carr
Jack Lackey
Ott Lackey
Jimmie Hampshon
Elmer Geashear
Women educators elected to Tom Bean school posts
Miss Lucile Pritchett and Miss Powell Key were elected to positions in the Tom Bean school. Both are Whitewright high school graduates who pursued further college study before entering teaching and are well prepared to fill their elected roles.
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Lucile Pritchett
Powell Key
Tom Bean
Whitewright High School
Slaton native visits Whitewright after 35 years away
J. D. McMennamy of Slaton came to Whitewright to visit relatives and old friends. Born near town, he left about 35 years ago and found no current businessmen from his youth. He enjoyed reconnecting with childhood companions, accompanied by his son D. G. McMennamy and wife.
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J. D. McMennamy of
Slaton
Whitewright
Mr. McMennamy
D. G. McMennamy
Fly ing Youth Crowds Flaming Headlines
A brief editorial remark from the Chicago Daily News notes that lively young readers push flaming youth narratives out of headlines, signaling shifting attention in the press.
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Chicago Daily News
Fort Worth visitors honor Mrs. Bigger staff kin
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Benton and their children of Fort Worth spent the week visiting Mrs. Benton's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bigger staff and other relatives. Mr Benton recently underwent an appendicitis operation and has not fully recovered.
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J. S. Whitworth
Houston
Mrs. Whitworth and Son
J. B. Dickson
Mr. Whitworth
St. Louis
Mr. Benton
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the Sun
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Weatherford Democrat
National Farm News
Washington, D. C
Kentuckytown Club
Ruth Burrough
Mary Lipprell
Honey Grove
G. W. Lipprell
Simmon’s
Alexander & Coldwell
Sanitas
Giles Variety Store
Lorain
Lloyd Moore
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