Rotary Talk by Dr. C. L. Pickett on the Philippines
Dr. C. L. Pickett a twenty four year missionary in the Philippines spoke at the weekly Rotary luncheon hosted at Rev. A. E. Major’s home. He described island government schools and customs noting a stable government and improving student performance. He estimated Island population at 12 million and credited a health driven population rise with gains in recent decades. Rotarians asked questions and left with first hand insights. Ed LaRoe led the program with visitors Lee Simmons and Pat Mayse.
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C. L. Pickett
Philippine Islands
Rotary
Dr. Pickett
United States
Health Department of the
Islands
Pickett
Rotarians
Ed LaRoe
Lee Simmons
Pat Mayse
Bonham Merchant R. A. Risser Jr. Dies at Home
R. A. Risser Jr. 46 died suddenly of a heart attack at his Bonham residence Saturday night. He led R. A. Risser & Co. duties and helped launch a Sherman store last fall. Survived by wife, daughter Irene at SMU, his father, and brother R. E. Risser with family, memo says.
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Risser
Irene Risser
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
R. A. Risser
R. E. Risser
Canada
Nations may not afford first class wars after conferences
A San Diego Union line proposes that after covering delegates' conference expenses nations may be unable to fund any first class wars.
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San Diego Union
Sam Rayburn Speaks At Legion Picnic
Hon. Sam Rayburn of Bonham, incumbent congressman for the district for fifteen years, spoke at a Whitewright Legion picnic last Saturday urging re election. He defended his record on tariff revision farm loan banks federal reserve system and other laws and condemned the Republican party while urging support for the Democratic ticket. He warned against hoover and urged opposition to ending segregation in the commerce department.
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Sam Rayburn
Bonham
J. T. Purvis
Central Christian Church
Rayburn
Whitewright
Congress
Wilson
Federal Reserve System
Federal Trade Commission
al Smith
Hoover
South
Department of Commerce
Washington
Republican Party
Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy Promises Guaranteed Relief
Bow Wright Drug Co advertises Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy claiming relief for sore or bleeding gums and pyorrhea with a money back guarantee. The offer stresses uniqueness and certain results to attract customers.
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Leto
Bow-Wright Drug Co
Esch-Cummings Bill Sparks Tariff and Farm Relief Debate
The dialogue covers the Esch-Cummings bill limiting railroad profits and sharing excess with the government, Rayburn backing tariffs to shield farmers, support for a 400 million dollar fund to buy surplus crops, and a pledge to serve only as long as work fulfills voter expectations with potential resignation if warranted.
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Rayburn
East
Whitewright announces pupil transfer procedures for district
The Whitewright public schools outline transfer rules for grades one through seven with August first filing to county superintendents and year round high school transfers. It details filing options via First National Bank secretary Mr. Douglas or directly with county superintendents in Grayson Fannin and Collin counties.
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Whitewright
First National Bank
F. E. Douglas
Douglas
Grayson County
Geo. W. Acton
Sherman
Fannin County
B. C. Tartar
Bonham
Collin County
McKinney
Fred W. Smith
Car Is for Smith Going Hoover Coming In Peace
In Northampton Massachusetts a New York car parked on Main Street drew attention with Hoover plates on the front and an Al Smith plate at the rear. The driver explained the split view in his family and said they agreed to display both candidates on the vehicle to keep peace.
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Northampton
Mass
al Smith
New York
Main Street
Hoover
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Bonham Merchant
Legion Picnic
Goodyear
Goodyears
Huffines
Goodyear Tires
Smith
Lone Star Gas Service
Uma the Wells
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