Grayson County Tax Rate Increased Seven Cents
Gray son County taxpayers face a 77 cent per $100 property valuation tax for 1929 after the Commissioners Court, acting as a board of equalization, approved reductions in some assessments. The levy rises 7 cents from 1928, due to exhausted surplus and a drop in total valuation from about 47.0 million to an estimated 45.5 to 46.0 million.
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Sherman
Grayson County
Commissioners’ Court
Board of Equalization
Graves Mangrum Wed in Intimate Whitewright Home Ceremony
Mr Gomer Graves and Miss Verma Mangrum married Friday morning at six at the bride’s parents home Rev A F Major officiated using a ring ceremony Miss Virginia Knox and W R Vivrette provided music Alton May was best man Durelle Mangrum maid of honor Bride studied at Christian University Fort Worth and University of Oklahoma earning a B F A degree She taught expression at Whitewright schools Groom son of J H Graves is Kimbell Milling Company local manager Honeymooned in Oklahoma then to a new home prepared by Miss Emma Dee Randle for relatives and friends to visit
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Gomer Graves
Verma Mangrum
J. E. Mangrum
Rev
A. FE
Virginia Knox
Fort Worth
W. R. Vivrette
Denton
Durelle Mangrum
Whitewright
The
Christian University At
University of Oklahoma
Emma Dee Randle
Mrs. Graves
Moody Seeks State Income Tax Amid Tax Reform Push
Gov. Dan Moody urged Texas lawmakers to replace ad valorem taxes with an income tax to fund public utilities and agriculture. He reviewed his second called session agenda in a joint address, signaling no penitentiary relocation bill, noting veto hints, and stressing careful budgeting to avoid deficits.
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Austin
Dan Moody
House
Senate
Moody
Pink L. Parrish
Lubbock
Texas
Legion Receives World War Trophies for Exhibition
The Preston Everheart Post of the American Legion received German and Austrian war trophies from World War I. The assortment includes machine guns rifles helmets sabers shells and other relics placed on display at Bow Wright drug store. The items are kept by Legion posts active in the trophy contest and will be housed at a permanent location.
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Preston Everheart
American Legion
Bow- Wright Drug Store
Yard Beautification Contest Ends Soon
The women of Whitewright sponsor a yard beautification contest with four sections and $2.50 prizes in each. A town grand prize of $5.00 may be awarded to the top yard or a public place. Judging will occur next Thursday or Friday with inspections by the judges.
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Whitewright
Fort Worth Fliers Awarded $15,000 Bonus
Fort Worth fliers receive divisions of a $15,000 cash bonus raised by local citizens after the Fort Worth record flight. Hoffman and Jones get 25 percent ($3,750) of the total, Robbins takes 55 percent of the remainder ($6,187.50), and Kelly receives 45 percent of the remainder ($5,062.50). The group autographed the checks for donors and the fliers were honored in Austin with state titles.
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Fort Worth
K. K. Hoffman
H. 8. Jones
Reg. L. Robbins
Jim Kelly
Hoffman
Jones
Walter B. Scott
Jack H. Hott
Association of Commerce
Robbins and Kelly
Robbins
Kelly
Scott
Miss Birdie Fogle Dies in Brownfield Texas
Miss Birdie Fogle formerly of Whitewright died at her mother's home in Brownfield Texas on Wednesday of last week. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 PM at Travis Street Methodist Church Sherman with Dr. A N Evans and Rev H C Hand officiating. She taught in Brownfield schools and had lived in Whitewright, Sherman, and Brownfield with her mother E B Fogle.
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Birdie Fogle
Whitewright
E. B. Fogle
Brownfield
Texas
Travis Street Methodist Church
Sherman
A. N. Evans
H. C. Hand
The
Key Memorial Church
Kidd-Key College
Miss Fogle
New Currency on View at Local Banks
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has sent the new currency to local banks for display before circulation on July 10. Each bank received four bills a one two five and ten totaling eighteen dollars. Banks invite public viewing and note the bills are smaller yet retain purchasing power.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Dallas
Weekly Rain Delays Work in Whitewright Fields
The Whitewright area saw heavy rain Wednesday morning delaying farm work for days. After a stretch of sun and dry conditions the ground again received rain on Wednesday morning delaying plowing and harvesting as wheat nears readiness. Another large rain hit Thursday morning adding further hold.
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Whitewright
Old Sol
Masons Elect Officers At Whitewright Lodge
Whitewright Masonic Lodge elected officers for the new term led by W M Dr R R May and S W Rev J W Willbanks. Officers include C I Witt J W and Treas C W Bryant with Sec Lloyd Moore and Tiler Dr J N Powell among appointees. Installation set for June 24.
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Whitewright Masonic Lodge
W. M
J. W. Willbanks
S. W
C. I. Witt
J. W
C. W. Bryant
Treas
Lloyd Moore
J. N. Powell
Tiler
J. F. Fender
B. S. Montgomery
F. M. Echols
C. J. Meador
F. O. Mangrum
J. D
P. A. Short
S. S
P. J. Roberts
J. S
Senate committee approves funds for dairy experiment station
The Senate finance committee voted 51,500 for buildings and equipment and 31,800 for maintenance for the new dairy experiment station to be in the ninth district under Senator Ed Westbrook's bill. The two year total is 83,300. Grayson Fannin and Cooke counties lie within the district.
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Austin
Senate Finance Committee
Ed Westbrook
Sherman
Grayson
Fannin
Cooke Counties
Pratt Brothers grocers founder dies after illness in McKinney
Leo Pratt aged 45 died at his home in McKinney after several weeks illness. He leaves a wife and two children. He was brother of Mrs. J J Silman of Whitewright. Pratt Brothers run grocery stores in Whitewright Van Alstyne Sherman McKinney and other Northeast Texas towns.
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Leo Pratt
McKinney
J. J. Silman
Whitewright
Pratt Brothers
van Alstyne
Sherman
Texas
Confederate Veterans Reunion Draws 20000 in Charlotte
In Charlotte North Carolina the thirty ninth United Confederate Veterans reunion opened with color music and oratory attracting about 20000 visitors. Speakers included Senator Harrison Governor Gardner and Mayor Wilson. Harrison defended states rights and argued slavery was not the war’s cause. Gardner praised Reconstruction as glorious for the Anglo-Saxon race.
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Charlotte
N. C
United Confederate Veterans
Armory Auditorium
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
O. Max Gardner
North Carolina
George Wilson
F. M. Redd
United States Marine Band
Harrison
Gardner
Steel Grain Bin Planned for Kimbell Milling Plant
The Kimbell Milling Company has awarded a contract to build a 30 000 bushel steel grain bin at the Whitewright plant to store wheat. Existing bins will be partitioned to allow transfer of grain and a shuck baler will bale shucks for sale as demand grows. Other improvements are anticipated at the town’s large industrial site.
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Kimbell Milling Company
Whitewright
Moody urged to run for governor a third time
W. T. Wheeler of Fort Worth head of the Texas Highway Association says Gov. Dan Moody should announce a third term and present a state road bond issue as his main plank. He argues a statewide bond plan, defeated earlier, is essential for Texas highways and Moody would win despite the third term issue.
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Austin
Dan Moody
W. T. Wheeler
Fort Worth
Wheeler
Texas Highway Association
Texas
Moody
Miss Emma Holland Visits Home Over Weekend
Miss Emma Holland, a student at North Texas State Teachers' College in Denton, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Holland, south of town.
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Emma Holland
North Texas State Teachers’ College
Denton
J. F. Holland
Local Boy Honors At Austin College
John W. McMurry Jr. won the Stephen F. Austin Fellowship in history at Austin College Sherman worth 300 dollars for an essay on British Interests In Texas 1836 45. He also received the Cawthon Cup for athletic leadership and all around character.
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T.S. Clyce
Austin College
Sherman
John W. McMurry Jr
Stephen F
John
Cawthon
P. W. Cawthon
J. W. McMurry
Whitewright
Six Hour Day Backed by Railroad Leader
A. F. Whitney of Cleveland, president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, urged the six hour workday as a solution to unemployment during a Monday night speech at Fort Worth City Recreation Hall.
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Fort Worth
United States
A. F. Whitney
Cleveland
Brotherhood of Railroad
City
Dallas Wages War On Liquor Racketeers
Dallas police intensified the fight against an illicit liquor network after multiple arrests over two days. Officials ordered all suspects to leave the city or face repeated arrests. A machine gun was reportedly found in one suspect's apartment as part of the crackdown.
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Dallas
Death Stalks In Wake Of Drinking Party In Houston
Sixteen year old Max Lessner died after a party to celebrate his brother Joe’s navy return. He was strangled, and five companions cannot explain the kill. Fingerprints marked his neck as friends rushed him to a hospital at daylight. Joe said they drank beer, boxed, rode in a car and woke Max to find him dead. None were arrested.
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Houston
Max Lessner
Max
Joe
Navy
Joe Lessner
Whippings Complaint Highlights Domestic Violence Case
A Dallas woman reports fifteen beatings by her husband over recent weeks, thirteen at home and two on the street, detailing a public ordeal and seeking legal action. Assistant District Attorney Andrew J. Priest advises her to consider the matter, offering to file a complaint if she remains resolved after a week.
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Dallas
Andrew J. Priest
Miss Gay Hollingsworth Visits Trenton With Friends
Miss Gay Hollingsworth spent the week end in Trenton visiting friends and enjoying local scenes during a brief leisure trip.
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Miss Gay Hollingsworth
Trenton
Meeting Called For Friday Night
A notice invites Whitewright businesspeople and others to an American Legion hall gathering Friday at 8 pm to discuss community betterments and form a working organization with officers directors and committeemen to drive city and community development. Respond "present" at roll call for Friday volunteers.
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Whitewright
American Legion Hall
Pioneer Citizen Buried Here Sunday
Warner L. Jones 81 of Grayson County died Saturday evening at his daughter’s home in Denison. He had lived in Whitewright for years, was a Baptist, active in Sunday schools, and an Odd Fellow for thirty years. He is survived by six daughters, one son, three sisters, and was interred near Whitewright after services in Denison.
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Warner L. Jones
Denison
Oak Hill
Jones
Whitewright
Mr. Jones
Bowling Green
Baptist Church
Grayson County
Odd Fellows
Dallas
Howell
J. W. Howell
L. L. Christian
L. Nelson
Grover Meador
Fort Worth
M. F. Kidd
Sherman
W. L. Simmons
Oklahoma City
T. D. Jones
Paul Sanger
D. B. Smith
Rumright
Okla
Lida Ballard
Piedmont
Scouts Consolidate Annual Camp at Camp Gray
Boy Scout encampment at Camp Gray son is reduced to a single session due to several reasons. The former June 11 to 21 session is canceled and July 24 to Aug 3 will host the sole camp, enabling an economical, larger gathering as many town boys finish school and rural Scouts complete farm work.
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Camp
Grayson
H. L. McLean
McLean
Summer school opens at high school with fair attendance
The High School hosts a summer session opening Monday with good turnout. Grammar school students will not have a summer program due to insufficient attendance, while high school sessions are led by Superintendent Fred W. Smith.
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Fred W. Smith
Mrs. Atterberry Hosts Bridge Party for Mrs. McMillin
Mrs. H. T. Atterberry entertained sixteen guests Thursday evening in Lubbock honoring Mrs. Sam McMillin who moved there earlier in the week. The home glowed with larkspur and roses. Cream and cake were served. High score honors went to Miss Gladys Ray.
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H. T. Atterberry
Sam McMillin
Lubbock
Gladys Ray
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Legion
House of Representatives
Ryan Brougham
Miss Birdie Fogle
Masons
Kimbell
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