Horton Reelected Precinct Chairman in Democratic Meeting
Democratic precinct convention at city offices elected W. H. Horton to a two year term as precinct chairman with Glenn Doss as secretary. A Roosevelt administration endorsement was adopted. Delegates to the county convention in Sherman include Horton Waggoner May Cantrell Atterberry Johnson Echols Doss Wallace Howard Bigger staff Childress and Barbee. Republican convention at American Legion hall chose A F Nossaman as temporary chairman Bryant King was elected chairman for two years. Delegates to Sherman include Hollingsworth King and Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Horton
Horton
Glenn Doss
Roosevelt
Sherman
J. H. Waggoner
R. H. May
J. L
American Legion Hall
A. F. Nossaman
Bryant King
J. W. Hollingsworth
M. Z. Jones
Rayburn wins fourth Texas district by wide margin
Final unofficial returns from seven counties show Sam Rayburn of Bonham receiving 31 203 votes to 16 453 for his two opponents in the fourth congressional district. Rayburn carried all counties and held clear majorities in six, with Grayson giving him 9 618 and Fannin the largest district majority. Rayburn's district total over opponents was 14 750 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Rayburn
Bonham
Rayburn
Grayson
Mr. Rayburn
Fannin
Grayson County
Harris Rayburn Morris Collin
Hunt
Kaufman
Rains
Rockwall
Grayson County Unofficial Democratic Primary Returns
Official tallies by county chairman A E Whiteacre show Harris Sheppard leading for US Senate with 9129 votes and James W Allred topping governor race with 6413. Other races include Ernest O Thompson for Railroad Commissioner with 6727 and George H Estes for State Comptroller with 7158 in Grayson County.
Baptist Missionary Convention Plans Bailey Jubilee
The Fannin County Missionary Baptist Association marks its golden jubilee with a two day gathering August 5 and 6 at First Baptist Church Bailey. Rev S R Smith presides, with welcomes, committee appointments, and sermons by Rev R H Cagle and Dr R C Campbell. Memorial service, 100 000 Club, and retirements noted. feature speakers include Rev J P Morris and Thomas Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Fannin County Missionary Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
S. R. Smith
Bonham
Charley Turner
J. R. Jones
R. H. Cagle
Fort Worth
Hal F. Buckner
F. M. McConnell
Dallas
Baptist Training Union
Sansom
J. M. Simmons
Randolph
R. C. Campbell
Texas Baptist Convention
Woman’s Missionary Union
Mary Provine
J. E. Farmer
I. A. Bentley
Brotherhood
J. T. Richardson
Honey Grove
C. R. Jones
J. E. Fender
W. E. Conway
Leonard
O. F. Robinson
J. P. Morris
Southmayd
Association
Thomas Shaw
Ladonia
Sister Grove Association
Monkstown
Martin Gentry
Smith
C. P. Johnson
Dallas Man Becomes Republican Wary of Registration Error
Tulsa residents recount a voting mix up as W. B. Bass, once a Dallas Democrat, discovers his registration marks him a Republican since July 7. He must remain Republican for at least six months before changing, despite wishing to vote as a Democrat. Public records tie to local church history and a regional Baptist association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
W. B. Bass
Dallas
Bass
Election Board
Scarlet fever alert and guidance for Whitewright
A new scarlet fever case in Whitewright raises totals to seven with one death. The bulletin explains transmission from nasal or throat discharges, early warning signs, and the need for immediate medical care. It covers isolation, doctor advised antitoxin, hygiene, equipment sterilization, and quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Health Department
Fannin Waits Final Check For Italian Catholic Nuptials
A wedding in Italy proceeds with Catholic pomp and high mass as the couple awaits the final verification before the vows. Officials oversee church rites and formalities ensuring all ceremonial steps are observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Jack Meador Chosen Secretary of FFA
Jack Meador of Whitewright was elected State secretary of the Future Farmers of America at the State convention in Stephenville. He also received a Lone Star farmers' degree, the highest FFA honor in the state, and will travel to the National FFA meet in Kansas City in October. Fred Starr and Hack Harrison were named to the all-star FFA baseball team, with other Whitewright attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Meador
Whitewright
Future Farmers of America
Stephenville
Lone Star Farmers
FFA
Kansas City
Fred Starr
Hack Harrison
The
Grange
Dallas
George Bennett Elected Constable in East Fannin
George Bennett, east of town, was nominated for constable of his precinct in Saturday's election, defeating Mr Large of Savoy. Bennett previously served as constable of precinct 3 in Grayson County, and after moving to Fannin County has been nominated for constable of the East Fannin County precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bennett
Large
Savoy
Bennett
Grayson County
Fannin County
East Fannin County
Musk Oxen Killing Deemed Serious Offense by Canada
The Canadian government classifies killing musk oxen as a serious offense under wildlife protection laws, signaling enhanced penalties and enforcement to curb poaching and protect the species. Government agencies will pursue prosecutions and impose fines or jail time as deterrents.
Heat belt shifts north as warmth grows says Ohio professor
Cincinnati physician Dr. Clarence A Mills argues the United States heat belt is moving northward with rising global temperatures. He links higher heat deaths in the northern Midwest to acclimation and notes a potential impact on birth rates. He traces warming to 1850, warning fertility may decline as temperatures rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
United States
Clarence A. Mills
Federal Census Bureau
Washington
Mills
University of Cincinnati
Allied Majority Increasing With Last Tabulation
Governor Allred's Democratic nomination lead grows as 254 counties report. Final count shows Allred with 532,000 votes and a 44,282 margin from four opponents. Texas records a total 1,019,718 votes tabulated. Railroad Commissioner runoff appears possible between Morris and Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Allired
Allred
Texas
A. F. Henning
Texas Election Bureau
Frank S. Morris
Dallas
Ernest O. Thompson
Thompson
Morris
Carl C. Hardin
Erath County
Hardin
Brooks
Fischer
Hunter
Sanderford
Mortuary S. G. Clark Rites and Leo Meade Obituary Notes
Funeral services for Mrs. S G Clark 64 were conducted at Randolph Cemetery by Rev G B Bradshaw after a heart attack at her home near Ector. She was born in 1872 in Trenda Mississippi and moved to Texas in 1901 with her husband. Survivors include her husband three sons a daughter two brothers and six grandchildren. Leo Meade died from injuries in an accident and his funeral was held at Enterprise Baptist Church with multiple ministers officiating and interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. He was born April 4 1911 and survived by his wife Barbara Joy a daughter his father and two brothers.
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S. G. Clark
Randolph Cemetery
G. B. Bradshaw
First Baptist Church of
Whitewright
Ector
Clark
Trenda
Miss
Texas
Baptist Church of
Joe Clark
Marshall
Lewis Clark
Shreveport
Ray McSpadden
Nevada
John Davis
Hollow Grove
Ark
George Davis
Argyle
Leo Mead
Enterprise Baptist Church
J. R. Waldrum
C. Chumbley
J. A. Henderson
O. T. Robinson
Oak Hill Cemetery
Glen Earnheart
Gordon Nix
Cecil Taylor
Denison
Jay
Claude Duckworth
Paul Wright
Sherman
R. P. Booher
Jewell
Goldie Duckworth
Merle Robbins
Marguerite Booher
Lois Adams
Ouida Nell Harris
Evelyn Duckworth
Eloise Duckworth
Adeline Rush
Naomi Booher
Meade
Mercy Hospital
Slat
Jessie Brown
W. C. Brown
Church of Christ
Jessie Mead
Barbara Joy
W. B. Mead
Calera
Okla
Minor Mead
Chicago, Ill
Joe Mead
C P to Launch Texas Campaign
Dallas R B Creager Republican national committeeman for Texas says a determined campaign will be launched after the state convention to win Texas for London and Knox. He notes an equal opportunity to 1928, questions Governor Landon visiting Texas, but expects Frank Knox and other national Republicans to tour Texas.
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Dallas
R. B. Creager
Texas
London
Knox
Creager
Landon
Kansas
Frank Knox
Chicago
Birge Withdraws In Favor Of Waggoner In Race
Nat B. Birge Sherman attorney who ran second for State representative place 1 announced his withdrawal from the runoff leaving J H Waggoner Whitewright unopposed for reelection The vote of confidence in Mr Waggoner would make it unsportsmanlike for me to contest his nomination Birge said Tuesday Vernie Henderson runner up for district clerk withdrew Wednesday citing light runoff vote and rural support Porter concedes election Benton Davis won sheriff race by 54 votes after a county wide recheck and Porter plans to run again in 1938
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat B. Birge
Sherman
J. H. Waggoner
Whitewright
Waggoner
Birge
Henderson
Vernie Henderson
Bob Caraway
Porter
Benton Davis
A. E. Whiteacre
Davis
J. Davis
Mr. Davis
Denison Voters Lean Strongly In Democratic Primary
Denison's six wards cast almost 2400 votes in Saturdays primary. Governor candidates Allred Brooks Fischer Hunter Sanders F. W. Rayburn led by Sam Rayburn with 2109. others trailed. County and local races show wide variance from county trends with numerous tallies for district attorney clerk county judge sheriff and constable positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
James V. Allred
Pierce Brooks
F. W. Fischer
Tom Hunter
Roy Sanderford
Sam Rayburn
Bonham
Jess Morris
Greenville
Will A. Harris
Rains County
Townsend Plan
Russell Bryant
Jim Waggoner
Nat Birge
J. W. Adamson
Sam C. Johnston
Eie
Joe Keith
M. B. Morgan
Jesse Holt
R. M. Carter
Harghipoeeenenpeessl
R. C. Slag
Ira Jessee
Ingram
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Rayburn High
Harris Sheppard
Guy B. Fisher
Richard C. Bush
Joseph H. Price
Joe H. Eagle
J. Edward Glenn
James W. Allred
P. Pierce Brooks
H. O. Johnson
Goodson Reiger
George H
S. H. Terrellial Sausen Ini
W. W. Covington
John W. Hawkins
W. H. McDonald
Garland Adair
Charley Lockhart
Harry Hopkins
Pat Bullocket
L. A. Woods
George B. Terrell
Kal Segrist
J. E. McDonald
Cliff Dayasicne
Russell W. Bryant
J. H
Jim) Waggoner
Cokeshoe H. A. Ivy Mesesnes
Joe A. Keith
Jesse F. Holt
Oo Ciecch
Nccn
R. C. Slagle Jr
George D. Hagans
B. F. Gafford Ue
Punty
Calvin Buchanan
Earl Clayton
J. B. Smallwood
H. Barrett
Nepcesickgabisiinenae
Jake J. Loy
S. W. Earnest
Pleas Porter
P. J. Waldrop
J. B. Burgin
Tom Durning
Charley Cannon
Clayton Flannery - Sessenne
E. C. Looney - Antic Espande
Hardie McAdams - Bettees
K. B. Simmons
Schccteemnis
S. B. Vaughan
J. L. Cantrell
Harold Doss
Baptist Convention
Law
Broadfoot
Jones
Moore
U. S
Ohio
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