State Tax Rate Is Fixed at Maximum
Austin July 21 The state tax rate was fixed at 77 cents the maximum under the constitution, two cents above last year. General and school taxes set at 35 cents each. The pension tax rises two cents per $100 valuation due to a constitutional amendment raising Confederate pension tax. Officials note possible further reductions if prior deficits and pension increases were not in effect. Per capita state aid projected at $14 from August 1, totaling $8,620,000 for 1,330,000 students.
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Austin
State Automatic Tax Board
S. M. N. Marrs
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board of Education
Whitewright
Denison and Sherman
Denison
Sherman
Grayson County
Bells
Ida
Tom Bean
Rose Hill
Cannon
Pilot Grove
Collin County
Scopes Is Convicted In Evolution Trial In Tennessee
Dayton Tenn July 21 John T Scopes convicted in Rhea County Circuit Court at 1120 am Tuesday of violating the Tennessee law banning the teaching of evolution in public schools He was fined 100 the minimum The defense plans to appeal to the Tennessee Supreme Court and 30 days were given to perfect the appeal Clarence Darrow said I don t see how you can find our client not guilty Scopes called the law unjust and unconstitutional and vowed to continue opposing it
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton, Tenn
John T. Scopes
Rhea County
Tennessee Supreme Court
Clarence Darrow
Defense Counsel
Scopes
Supreme Court
Millionaires top 1923 income tax takings in revised figures
Washington reports four Americans earned over 5 million dollars in 1923 and paid 10.9 million in income tax. Total income for 1923 was 24.84 billion, revised downward from 26.34 billion due to duplicate records. Tax paid dropped to 663.65 million. Taxes on 40 000 to 50 000 incomes produced 35.118 million from 8,472 filers. 7,698,000 returns show many in lower brackets. Millionaires in 1 000 000 to 1.5 million bracket numbered 89, with 12 filers in each of 1.5 to 2 and 2 to 3 million brackets. Christine Stuckey and Martha Joe Sears depart for a Northwest tour with Advocate party, stopping in Colorado California Salt Lake City and more, returning via Chicago and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Christine Stuckey
Martha Joe Sears
Northwest
Advocate Tourist Party
Colorado
California
Salt Lake City
West
Chelago
St. Louis
Summer Round Up of Children Campaign Planned
The National P T A led by Mrs Reeve promotes year round parent child cooperation to improve schools and homes. Whitewright P T A enters a Delineator prize contest for a 100 percent healthy first grade class. Physicians will offer free physicals July 24 25 to children entering first grade in September. others can schedule with their doctor in July.
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Reeve
Parenthood
America
Delineator
National Congress
Parent-Teacher Association of
Whitewright
Manning Clark to Demonstrate Farmall Tractor Feature Tour
Manning and Clark hardware stores in Whitewright and Leonard announce an all day Farmall Tractor demonstration at W. P. Hall farm three miles west of Leonard on Nobility road. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a noon barbecue. The Farmall claims to perform rapid corn drilling and harvesting, two row cultivation, hay making, mower work, and 14 foot swath cutting, showing ease of control and operation.
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Manning & Clark Hardware
Whitewright
Leonard
McCormick-Deering
Farmall
W. P. Hall
Nobility Road
Manning & Clark
Trinity Male Quartet To Perform At Local Presbyterian Church
The Trinity Male Quartet of Trinity University Waxahachie will present a program at the Presbyterian church Saturday evening August 1 starting at 8 15. The program features humorous and wholesome harmony and all are invited with no admission charge though a free will offering will be taken.
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Trinity Male Quartet
Trinity University
Waxahachie
Presbyterian Church
Wife of Superannuated Minister Dies Monday
Mrs. Mattie Lee Archer, 64, wife of Rev. J. F. Archer, a superannuated Methodist preacher, died Monday at her Lewisville home in Denton County. Funeral and burial were in Van Alstyne. She was well known across North Texas for moving with her husband through various pastorates and is survived by Rev. J. F. Archer of Lewisville.
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Mattie Lee Archer
J. F. Archer
Lewisville
Denton County
van Alstyne
Beasley Family Visit In Texas Spanned Weekend
Mr and Mrs Arthur Beasley and their young son of Cleburne spent the weekend with the couple's parents Mr and Mrs C E Beasley.
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Arthur Beasley
Little Son
Cleburne
C. E. Beasley
Mrs Noe and Mildred Denison Guests of Thomsor Family
Mrs R M Noe and her daughter Miss Mildred of Denison are guests of Mr and Mrs B H Thomsor for a stay reported in social notes.
Road Bond Issue Defended As It Applies Locally
F. M. Echols defends Grayson County road bond plan, arguing the Whitewright area gains more than it pays, outlines costs and tax impact, and warns defeat could end state maintenance for local roads. The piece details proposed Type B and C roads, local valuations, and potential annual levy around 1.60 per hundred dollars.
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Whitewright Trade
State Highway Commission
State Highway Department
Whitewright
Grayson County
Sherman
Collin County
F. M. Echols
Office Burglarized Here Thursday Night
The Home Ice and Mfg Co office was burglarized Thursday night. John A. McGrew was arrested and charged, with a small amount of register cash and a typewriter missing. Night Officer Henry Williams located the typewriter and a sale description. McGrew was arrested in Denis Friday night, brought back, identified by Chesley Rutledge and others. He claims he bought the typewriter but cannot name the seller. He is jailed at Sherman with burglary charges filed.
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Home Ice & Mfg. Co
John A. McGrew
Henry Williams
Denis
Chesley Rutledge
McGrew
Sherman
Missionary Family Reunion Visits City From China
Miss Laura Lynne Major arrives from Luchowfu China for a three week stay with Rev and Mrs A F Major. Dr and Mrs Pickett of the Philippine Islands also guests. Mrs Pickett is Major's daughter. It is the first time in years all three families are together. Dr and Mrs Pickett depart Sunday for the Philippines. All are missionaries with years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Lynne Major
Luchowfu
China
A. FE. Major
Texas Leads At University Of Colorado Enrollment
Miss Sallie Hamilton sent a clipping from the University of Colorado paper showing Texas headed the lists with 456 students. Missouri ranks second in representation. Mrs J B Hall Miss May Hall and Mrs Grover Smith and children left for Belton to attend their church encampment.
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J. B. Hall
May Hall
Grover Smith
Belton
Automobile Wreck at Foot Miller Hill
Mr and Mrs W E Rucker of Sapulpa Oklahoma were injured but not seriously when their Buick left the road at the foot of Miller Hill. The car rolled onto its side in a ditch, causing considerable damage. They received treatment from Dr R May and later went to Sherman with relatives.
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W. E. Rucker
Sapulpa
Okla
Rucker
Miller Hill
Abner H. St. John dies at Pilot Grove community home
Abner H. St. John, longtime Pilot Grove resident born April 4 1849 in Woodbury Tennessee, died Wednesday at 3 30 after two weeks of heart trouble. Survived by wife Nannie Spangler and children A B A M and A W St. John of Pilot Grove and A E St. John of San Antonio, plus one brother and four sisters. He moved to Pilot Grove 34 years ago from Tennessee. Funeral held at Pilot Grove Methodist Church conducted by Rev W E Kirby with Lloyd Moore directing.
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Abner H. St. John
Pilot Grove
Woodbury
Tenn
Nannie Spangler
A. B
A. M
A. W. St. John
Methodist Church
Pilot Grove Methodist Church
W. E. Kirby
Lloyd Moore
Farm Home Robbery Near Town Reported
W H Murley of three miles north of town reports a Tuesday night break in at his home. A dining room food haul, plus a watch and trousers, were taken while the couple were away. A Mexican man was seen near the residence late Wednesday, and officers are pursuing him after he was spotted south of town.
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W. H. Murley
South Side Wins Second North South Series Game
In a Tuesday softball tilt the North side beat the South side 6 to 4 in the second meeting of the clubs. Gilmore Webster pitched for the North side, thriving except for one inning allowing six runs. Walter Cox pitched for the South side. Also noted: Mr and Mrs Guy Hamilton and two children returned from a five week West and Northwest visit, joined by Carrie Hamilton who had lived in Los Angeles. Mr and Mrs Ewell Bradley of Caddo Oklahoma spent the weekend with his parents, joined by Jack Bradley.
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Cams
Gilmore Webster
Walter Cox
Guy Hamilton
Los Angeles
Cal
West
Northwest
Carrie Hamilton
Ewell Bradley
Caddo, Okla
A. G. Bradley
Jack Bradley
Good Roads Meeting At Sherman Saturday
Grayson County advocates plan a mass rally on the courthouse lawn in Sherman at 8 o'clock Saturday night. Five minute reports from communities outline opinions ahead of the July 28 bond election for 5.8 million dollars toward good roads. Judge G P Webb will preside. Sherman Municipal Band may perform. event aims to boost a two thirds vote for the bond.
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SUN
Grayson County
County Good Roads Committee
Sherman
Court House
Sherman Municipal Band
G. P. Webb
Good Roads
Fannin County Fair Dates Announced
Fannin County announces the first annual fair to run September 29 through October 3 at Bonham. The event, organized by the Fannin County Pure-Bred Live Stock and Poultry Association, expands livestock and poultry shows with new agricultural and home economics departments. Grounds are secured and buildings to be constructed per secretary and treasurer J I Boon. Catalogue available by writing Mr. Boon, Bonham.
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Fannin County
Bonham
Fannin County Pure-Bred Live Stock and Poultry Association
North Texas
J. I. Boon
Boon
Child Falls Into Well Near Pilot Grove Rescue
A two year old child of Mr and Mrs J A Meadows at Pilot Grove fell into a well after a bucket slipped back into the well rope entangled the child was lowered by SS P Jackson who rescued him the child revived after treatment by neighbors and onlookers
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J. A. Meadows
Pilot Grove
SS. P. Jackson
Kicked by Mule Injures Ely Farmer Near City
Paul Owens, a well known farmer from the Ely community five miles east, was kicked by a mule while feeding stock late Tuesday. The hoof struck his head, nearly severing an ear and causing a deep scalp wound. He was briefly unconscious, revived, and was taken to a local physician after being brought to the Ely store by John Norris. Wounds were dressed and recovery expected without serious result.
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Paul Owens
Ely
Mr. Owens
John Norris
Rotary Club Luncheon Highlights School Financing Talk
The Rotary Club met at the Baptist Annex for the second weekly luncheon Friday. S H Montgomery Luther Gordon and Lloyd Moore spoke with Fred W Smith superintendent of public schools delivering the main talk on financing local schools and presenting income and expenditure figures. Ed LaRoe organized Friday's program featuring a Blue Back Speller spelling match.
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Rotary Club
Baptist Annex
S. H. Montgomery
Luther Gordon
Lloyd Moore
Fred W. Smith
Smith
Ed LaRoe
Central Christian Church to Host Dr Pickett Sermons
Dr Pickett speaks at the morning service on Uncle Sam and the Philippine Islands and answers audience questions. Evening discourse topics include Personal Work in Saving Souls. Services at 11 am and 8 pm led by Pastor A E Major.
Marsh Family Visits Return From Missouri Arkansas
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marsh and their son Erwin of Waco spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Vestal. They were on a return trip home after visiting Missouri and Arkansas.
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Frank Marsh
Erwin
Waco
R. C. Vestal
Missouri
Arkansas
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Denison Road
Collin Co
Fannin Co
Dave Taylor
W. Corner
White Rock
Murray Bryant
Oscar Bow Farm
Binion's
Motes. S
Fannin County Fair
Rotary Meeting
Central Christian Church
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