Plan New Appeal For Surfacing of Bells Highway
Denison Texas July 31 hearing promised by State Highway Commission for Grayson County delegation to plead surfacing of the Denison Bells road. The group led by Chamber of Commerce highway committee members W L Peterson R W Stoddard Clarence Scott J G Puckett and Ford Seale with County Judge J J Loy likely to attend. Grayson committee previously appealed and funds pending. Surfacing is the remaining work with grading drainage done and underpass at Bells connected to Highway No 5 east and west and concrete road to Whitewright.
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Denison
Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Commission
Grayson County
Denison-Bells Highway
Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee
W. L. Peterson
R. W. Stoddard
Clarence Scott
J. G. Puckett
Ford Seale
J. J. Loy
Austin
Denison-Bells Road
Texas & Pacific
Bells
Whitewright
Senator Joe Moore to Speak in Whitewright on July 23
Senator Joe Moore of Greenville will speak in Whitewright next Thursday evening July 23 at 8 oclock in support of Governor James V Allred. The event on Bond street east of the First National Bank invites all voters to hear him. Moore described as a fluent speaker with a message of interest.
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Joe Moore
Greenville
Whitewright
James V. Allred
Bond Street
First National Bank
Moore
Seven Thirds Have Crashed Electoral Vote
Washington notes that no third party has ever elected a president. Only seven small parties or candidates broke into the electoral college, including Wirt in 1832 and Roosevelt in 1912, with votes ranging from 13 to 88. The piece also traces long historical lines of major parties and their evolutions since 1787.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Wirt
Millard Fillmore
J. C. Breckenridge
John Bell
Constitutional Union
James B. Weaver
People’s Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Bull Moose
R. M. LaFollette
Corllllon
Henry Clay
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
Free Soilers
Wash pot of Ben Milam still in use in Van Alstyne
A wash pot once owned by Ben Milam and bought in 1813 remains in use at the Milam farm near Van Alstyne. Collin and Jefferson Milam, grand-nephews of the Texas patriot, keep it at the old Jefferson Milam home. Tenants boil clothes in it, for over a century it has served its intended purpose.
Fort Worth Frontier Centennial Opens Saturday Shows
Officials and workers completed preparations for the Fort Worth Frontier Centennial as crowds of 50,000 are expected to flood the gates at 3 30 p m Saturday. Billy Rose warned of possible crowd swamping but promised ample entertainment with a Jumbo circus schedule plus Casa Manana stage completion and cafe area setup.
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Fort Worth
Billy Rose
Rose
Casa Manana
A Mother Pleads for Whitewright Playground
A Whitewright mother urges city leaders to create a public park for children. She notes the lack of safe play spaces despite streets and gymnasium improvements and proposes a central site east of Katy Railroad for a WPA funded community park.
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Whitewright
Katy
Patman told veterans to stop sending gifts
Texarkana report notes Representative Wright Patman asked war veterans to cease mailing money and other gifts as thanks for his work on the bonus bonds program. He said he has returned all gifts received, including $1, $2 and $5 bills and larger sums, since the bonds began arriving a month ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Wright Patman
Born With Heart Outside Its Body Baby Dies
In Edmonton Alberta a three day old infant born with the heart outside the body died at University Hospital. No operation was performed and surgeons had warned the child had little chance to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alta
University Hospital
E. Hitchin
American Legion Picnic Draws 5000 In Four Night Run
The fifteenth annual American Legion picnic drew an estimated 5,000 attendees over four nights. Jess Morris of Greenville spoke for congress, Grayson County candidates debated for district judge, Sam Rayburn closed the program, and a late fireworks display ended after midnight.
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American Legion
Jess Morris
Greenville
Grayson County
R. M. Carter
Jesse F. Holt
Sam Rayburn
Wheat and corn production forecasts shrink from drought impact
The Department of Agriculture projects this year’s wheat output at 638.4 million bushels and corn at 2,244.8 million, based on July 1 conditions and drought effects. Last year’s totals were 623.4 million for wheat and 2,291.6 million for corn, with five year averages higher or lower for each crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Vaughan Has Funds On Hand for Farm Market Roads Plan
Sherman Texas report shows ample funds to match WPA labor grants for farm to market road improvem ents. Vaughan precinct funds total 22 430.27 with others at 4467 83 6427 08 and 11095 38. Court weighs deficit 2304 50 and Austin payment delays while relief caseload swells in county courthouse.
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H. McAdams
Vaughan
Austin
President Roosevelt Welcomes Grandson in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth a six pound infant was born to Mr and Mrs Elliott Roosevelt on Tuesday. The President received the news of the new grandson as both mother and child are reported doing well.
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Fort Worth
Elliott Roosevelt
Board Raises School Per Capita to 19 Dollars in Texas
The State Board of Education set next year’s per capita apportionment at 19 dollars, the highest on record, five to three in favor. It also named members of the textbook commission and allocated 2,505,000 dollars for textbooks, with 505,000 from the fund balance and 2,000,000 from next year’s income. If scholastics reach 1,555,000, the apportionment implies 29,545,000 dollars in distributions for the year starting Sept 1.
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Austin
State Board of Education
Sanderford
Strong
Garrett
Laird
Bowers
Alexander
Galerie
Watkins
Textbook
Each Person Owes $415 in U. S. Debts Now
Washington figures show Federal state and local debts total about 53 250 million dollars. If shared by every man woman and child the burden would be 415 dollars per person. Federal debt stands at 34 125 million and local debts at 19 125 million, a rise of 20 billion in six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Palace Theatre Week Lineup Features Four Productions
The Palace Theatre announces four major productions for the coming week. Tonight’s feature is Small Town Girl starring Robert Taylor and Janet Gaynor. Friday and Saturday present Professional Soldier with Victor McLaglen and Freddie Bartholomew. Saturday night through Tuesday shows Sutter's Gold with Everett Arnold, Lee Tracy and Betty Barnes. The King Steps Out with Grace Moore and Fanchot Tone closes next Wednesday and Thursday. Short subjects accompany all features.
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Palace Theatre
Robert Taylor
Janet Gaynor
Victor McLaglen
Freddie Bartholomew
Palace
Florida Governor Hails Landon Claims in Phoenix
Governor Dave Shultz of Florida told the Phoenix Gazette that six Democratic governors have balanced budgets or improved finances and none are presidential candidates. He praised these governors as outperforming Kansas Governor Landon, naming B. B. Boeur of Arizona Clyde L. Herring of Iowa R. L. Cochran of Nebraska Edwin C. Johnson of Colorado Leslie A. Miller of Wyoming and himself.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Dave Shultz
Florida
Phoenix Gazette
Landon
Kansas
Shultz
B. B. Boeur
Arizona
Clyde L. Herring
Iowa
R. L. Cochran
Nebraska
Edwin C. Johnson
Colorado
Leslie A. Miller
Wyoming
Ford's plan to prove farm animals unnecessary
Detroit, Mich. Henry Ford declared on Wednesday his aim to show within two years that all farm animals are useless. He argued for a future where food comes from processed soil products, not cattle or poultry, asserting animals will be unnecessary and society will be better off.
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FORD
Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Honest Boy Returns $5 Bill. Receives $25 Bicycle
New York police honor Earl Bodie a 12 year old honor Boy Scout who found a $5 bill on the street and turned it over. The Brooklyn Police Crime Prevention Bureau awarded him a $25 bicycle as reward for his honesty.
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New York
Earl Bodie
Brooklyn Police Crime Prevention Bureau
Earl
Theft of Cow Lands Trenton Man in Jail
J P Mitchell of Trenton is jailed in Sherman after being charged with stealing a cow from J W Jones, a Cotton Belt Railroad foreman of Whitewright. A Justice of the Peace ordered him held for the grand jury with a $1000 bond. Mitchell allegedly attempted to sell the cow for 13 dollars after taking it from a pasture and fleeing when a local cattle buyer exposed the theft.
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Trenton
J. W. Jones
Whitewright
Cotton Belt Railroad
J. P. Mitchell
Sherman
Justice of the Peace
J. L. Cantrell
Mitchell
Grand
K. B. Simmons
Jones
Heat Wave Bakes Midwest as Drought Persists Across Regions
A refrigerant air mass from Hudson Bay cools areas from the Mississippi to New York, easing conditions yet failing to end a 13th day of extreme heat. Hottest spots include Bartlesville Oklahoma at 117, Muskogee 110, Oklahoma City 107, and Texas 112 in Quincy. Drought widens in Montana Wyoming Colorado, with crop losses mounting and relief plans pending. Rexford Tugwell travels to speed federal aid while crop officials warn hay and feed shortages linger.
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Chicago
Ill
Hudson Bay
Midwestern
Great Lake
Plains
Iowa-Nebraska
New York
Bartlesville
Okla
Oklahoma
Thomas Hearn
Muskogee
Noweta
Ponca City
Tulsa
Miami
Woodward
Shawnee
Enid
Oklahoma City
Texas
Quincy
Illinois
Indianapolis
Clarendon
Wellington
Kan
Falls City
Nebr
Kansas City
K. D. Blood
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
Rexford Guy Tugwell
Bismark
Washington
Federal
Business Outlook Is Best in Years in 1936 Says Ayres
Cleveland economist Col. Leonard P. Ayres predicts 1936 will be the best business year since 1930 and possibly 1929. May figures show 70 percent more new construction contracts than a year before, farm income up 15 percent, freight carloadings up 15 percent, and new financing quintupled from the first half of 1935. Industrial production, after a weak first quarter, rose in the second quarter and by June neared last December’s level.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Leonard P. Ayres
Business Bulletin
Cleveland Trust Company
Ayres
July Rainfall Contests Show Varying Totals Across Month
July opened with rain and two observers wagered on total rainy days. By midmonth eight days saw rain, three of which reached measurable amounts at the city gauge. Tuesday brought .20 inch, boosting July to .94 inch while year to 9.87 inches. Rain on July 1 was .42 inch and July 7 was .32 inch.
CCC Cotton Loans Won’t Be Extended
The Commodity Credit Corporation said the 10 and 9 cent loans on 1935-36 cotton maturing July 31, 1936 will not be renewed and payment is due at maturity. With current spot prices, producers should have substantial equity in pledged cotton and be able to repay the loan plus interest and charges. The program made few loans and the corp. holds 90,221 bales as security.
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Commodity Credit Corporation
Changes in Fire and Windstorm Insurance Rates Announced
Austin report says the Texas board of insurance commissioners announced amendments to the general basis schedules effective July 15 with rate reductions and some increases. Major changes include higher co-insurance credits for fireproof and sprinklered buildings, reduced penalties on merchandise stocks, adjusted credits for cotton compresses, lower occupancy charges for brick hotels, substantial reductions for brick and fireproof schools and orphanages, and a complete revision resulting in lower rates for theatres and opera houses.
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Austin
Board of Insurance Commissioners
Texas
Insurance Commissioners
Shrine group aids 60000 crippled children nationwide
Seattle report says over 60,000 crippled children in the United States and Canada have received aid from the Shrine Philanthropic Corporation in 14 years. Trustees note $1,000,000 spent in 1935 on three Canadian and 12 U S hospitals, building, land, and equipment investment of $6,500,000, with about $3,500,000 in permanent endowment. The meeting accompanied the national shrine convention opening.
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Seattle
United States
Canada
Shrine Philanthropic Corporation
W. Freeland Kendrick
Philadelphia
Honest Willie and the Missing Cake Mystery
A mother confronts her son William about two pieces of cake in the pantry that are now down to one. William claims he did not see the other piece due to darkness and offers no other explanation.
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William
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Senator Joe Moore
Patman
U. S
Midwest
Statistician
CCC
Shrine Organization
Honest Willie
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