Jones introduces new farm measure
Washington Chairman Jones of Texas proposed a general farm bill with ever normal granary and crop production controls. The plan would use soil conservation payments to enforce quotas on corn wheat cotton tobacco and rice and deny payments to over quota sellers. It would tax oversupply and create a surplus reserve loan corporation of 100 million dollars to aid farmers storing surpluses.
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Washington
Jones
Texas
House Agriculture Committee
House
Secretary of Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation
Wallace
Treasury
Agriculture Secretary
Maryland
Advice on school payments asked of Attorney General
A legislative committee in Austin urged the Attorney General to rule on whether districts may receive grants beyond stated maximums to balance school budgets. Senator Olan R. Van Zandt led the inquiry after learning the Education Department had extended supplementary funds to about 300 schools under an Assistant AG ruling.
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Austin
Joint Legislative Committee
Olan R. van Zandt
Department of Education
National Association of Mother-in-Law Clubs Formed
Amarillo mothers-in-law founded a movement three years ago to honor the group and Tuesday incorporated the National Association of Mother-in-Law Clubs in Austin. Directors must be mothers-in-law and the goal is to preserve the American home and promote educational and benevolent efforts. Incorporators include Mrs. Melissa Griggs, Mrs. Nellie Donald, Mrs. Lee Anna Thompson, Mrs. Sadie Curtis, and Mrs. Willie Griggs, all of Amarillo. Mrs. Thompson is mother of Col. E. O. Thompson of the Railroad Commission.
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Austin
Amarillo
National Association of Mother-in-Law Clubs
Melissa Griggs
Nellie Donald
Lee Anna Thompson
Sadie Curtis
Willie Griggs
Mothers-in-Law Club
Thompson
Col
E. O. Thompson
The
Railroad Commission
Picking Early Cotton Crop in Lower Valley
More than 12 000 bales of cotton had been turned out by seventy five Lower Rio Grande Valley gin plants up to Saturday night covering Starr Hidalgo Cameron and Willacy Counties Hidalgo led with more than 5 600 bales Willacy 3 277 Cameron 2 773 Starr 600 Nearly three inches of rain flooded Willacy County fields delaying picking Showers hampered harvest across the week with early maturity pushing ginnings ahead of other regions.
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Mcallen
Rio Grande Valley
Starr
Hidalgo
Cameron
Willacy
Willacy County
Boss closes plant over union recognition in Detroit
Detroit, Mich. Walter L. Fry, famed for sit-down action, shut his seat cover plant to 250 workers after a stormy meeting with mostly women employees who refused to drop UAW affiliation. Fry said he would rather close the plant than recognize the union and voiced distrust in the UAWA's ability to honor agreements.
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Detroit
Mich
Walter L. Fry
United Automobile Workers of America
Fry
New High Reached by Cigarette Taxes in June
Austin reports cigarette tax collections hit a June record of 596 195. Comptroller Sam Kimberlin notes July last year was the previous peak at 565 629 and forecasts August receipts around 550 000. Ten months total is 5 223 030 versus 5 461 527 for last year, with annual total likely over 6 000 000 for the first time since levied in 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Comptroller's Department
Sam Kimberlin
New Polio Cases Reported in Sherman and Denison
The Sherman Democrat notes two new poliomyelitis cases in Sherman over the weekend, raising the total to six, while Denison reports one case. Sherman closes wading pools to reduce crowds and the city library offers late AMA pamphlets on polio with guidance on prevention and care, emphasizing rest and gradual activity for affected children.
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Sherman Democrat
Denison
Sherman
Sherman Public Library
American Medical Association
Savoy Churchgoers Visit. Burris Relations Noted
Mahurin News reports gatherings including Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Hall and son with Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Burris at church in Savoy Sunday. Mrs. Thompson and her son visited Mrs. Burris and family. Oland Bush and children visited Dee McCurdy at Ambrose. Leona Bush stayed with Miss Henrietta Jones at Whitewright. The Burrises hosted visitors in Savoy Monday.
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T. C. Hall
Aaron Burris
Savoy
Thompson
Randolph
Oland Bush
Dee McCurdy
Ambrose
Leona Bush
Henrietta Jones
Whitewright
James Burris
Remote control by trousers pulls car ten miles
C A Miller frustrated by a snapping tow rope used his trousers as a tow tool to drag a car ten miles. While en route two women with trailer trouble flagged him down, and he claimed to have solved their issue by remote control. The tale ends noting imagination outpacing reality.
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Camvas
Wash
C. A. Miller
Want Ads Offer Bargains Near Whitewright
Three land tracts near Whitewright available with possession and good terms. One 140 acre farm west of Whitewright offered by Tom Lilley or R. H. May. More farms in Grayson Fannin and Collin Counties listed by S. H. Montgomery Agency. Automobile loans arranged by S. H. Montgomery Agency. Put a for sale sign in the Want Ads to attract buyers.
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Whitewright
T. E. Barbee
Tom Lilley
R. H. May
Grayson, Fannin
Collin Counties
S. H. Montgomery Agency
O. W. Myrick
Sherman
Texas
Society Clubs Honor Miss Boone at Bridge and Forty Two
Mrs. Jack Lackey hosted Friday afternoon activities honoring Miss Margaret Boone of Dallas. High bridge score went to Mrs. Gomer May and high forty two to Mrs. Emmett Penn. Delicate refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Jack Lackey
Margaret Boone
Dallas
Gomer May
Emmett Penn
West End Bridge Club Social At Mrs Hamiltons Home
Mrs Guy Hamilton hosted the West End Bridge Club Tuesday evening with guests Mrs Neil Brittan of Oklahoma City Mrs Lee Wilborn of Austin Mrs Jack Lackey and Miss Elizabeth Waggner. Wilborn won high score among guests and Waggner led the club members. Ice cream and cake were served.
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Guy Hamilton
West End Bridge Club
Neil Brittan
Oklahoma City
Lee Wilborn
Austin
Jack Lackey
Elizabeth Waggner
Wilborn
Pernie Badgett
Young Betty Nell Yeager Shines At Whitewright Rotary Luncheon
John Reeves hosted a Rotary Club luncheon program featuring Betty Nell Yeager daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Yeager. Betty Nell presented a reading a piano solo and a saxophone number. Renowned as Whitewrights Shirley Temple she has appeared in Grayson County towns captivating audiences.
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Rotary Club
John Reeves
Betty Nell Yeager
J. A. Yeager
Betty Nell
Whitewright
Shirley Temple
Grayson County
Kentuckytown Home Demonstration Club Scores
Miss Eunice King county home demonstration agent organized a broad scoring contest at the Kentuckytown Home Demonstration Club meeting in the Kentuckytown school house. Mrs P H Connelly and Mrs Green Carter each scored 99 points, and Mrs C M Fulton scored 99 points on sweetbreads, with refreshments served to members and visitors.
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Eunice King
Kentuckytown Home Demonstration Club
Kentuckytown
P. H. Connelly
Green Carter
C. M. Fulton
Social evening for T. E. L. Class at Mrs Pennell’s home
Mrs. Edgar Pennell hosted the Baptist Sunday school T. E. L. Class Wednesday afternoon with assistance from Mrs. Ben Savage. After games, refreshments were served to 11 members and two guests in a social and business meeting.
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Edgar Pennell
Ben Savage
The
Baptist Sunday School
Park Rules Adopted for Loy Park in Denison Area
Sherman county officials adopt Loy Park regulations at a $150000 federal outlay. Park hours set 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Overnight camping requires advance permission. No picking flowers or defacing property. Picnic cleanup required. Swimming is free at bathers risk with proper suits. No changing in cars. No firearms. Fishing allowed for 50 cents on weekdays. no Sunday fishing. Boats allowed Sundays only. private boats cannot carry riders for hire.
Getting Satisfaction Well said the Englishman to the Scot
Two travelers aboard a London Glasgow express exchange a curt comfort about the journey noting the long trip and the price paid. The Englishman remarks it has been tiring and the Scot agrees that is fitting given the money involved.
Government Likely to Deny Mattern North Pole Flight
Commerce department officials said there is little chance Jimmie Mattern will be allowed a north pole flight to Moscow. Officials doubt authorization for world flights by Howard Hughes and Dick Merrill and for a globe circling attempt by Merrell and Hellinger.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Jimmie Mattern
North Pole
Moscow
Amelia Earhart
Howard Hughes
Dick Merrill
Merrell
Mark Hellinger
New York
Wiley Post
Baptist Church to Hear Prospective Pastor Evans Sunday
Rev. Leslie O. Evans of Lone Oak will preach at the Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Sunday. The local church board urges all members to attend and hear him, as he is a prospective pastor.
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Leslie O. Evans
Lone Oak
Baptist Church
Sunday Worship Notice At Trinity Supporters Visit
Dr. B. Wrenn Webb pastors the service announcing 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. preaching by Mr. Lloyd Stowers with F. K. Mullendore in Trinity University student outreach. The pastor urges full attendance to hear the young minister. Evening service at 8 p.m. continues with the pastor preaching.
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B. Wrenn Webb
Lloyd Stowers
Lloyd
F. K. Mullendore
Trinity University
Methodist Church Sunday Services and Events
Services for Sunday July 25 at the usual hours include Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Epworth League meets at 7 p.m. An additional preaching service follows at 8 p.m. Pastor Joe M. Connally leads all services.
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Epworth League
Joe M. Connally
Glasgow schoolboy redefines capital punishment
A Glasgow schoolboy offered a humorous definition when asked to define capital punishment. His answer reads, Being locked in an ice cream or chocolate factory for a weekend would, in my opinion, be capital punishment.
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Glasgow
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Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
S. Travis Sr
Wellbaum
Brooks Mays & Co
Miss Boone
Bridge Club
Kentuckytown HD Club
Mattern North Pole
Big Jack
T. W. Ayres & Son
Carter
Gossard
Presbyterian Church
Dallas Exposition
FT. Worth
R. R. Waldo
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