Onions Work, Grain Harvest Continue in Orangeville
In Orangeville the community stays busy in fields with onion pulling and cutting, grain cutting ongoing, and threshing approaching. Local visits include Wilder and Stroud families with Mayes, McCollums from Sherman, and many gatherings at homes and church events. Revival meetings are planned for July at Methodist and Baptist churches with attendees from area families.
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Ottis Wilder
Elizabeth Stroud
Clarence Mayes
Clyde
Pete McCollum
Sherman
Raymond Brown
Burr Holt
Parrish
Young
Rio Grande Valley
Getter
Ert
Worth
Bernie Richey
Telephone
J. D. Richey
Lloyd Barry
Joe Charles
Dan Morris
Ryan Hancock
Lawrence Burden
Hancock
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Nell Brown
Faye Holt
Jeff Richey
Claudie Mayes
Willie Burden
Clarence Burden
Clyde McCollum
Arvel Jones
Roy Dodson
Blanton’s Chapel
Frank Holt
Mrs. Howard
Randolph
Sam Howard
Family Reunion At Nelms Estate Near Kentuckytown
Dr J E Nelms led a family reunion on the Nelms estate near Kentuckytown. Immediate kin attended along with many distant relatives and a few friends. Newlyweds Mr and Mrs S C Nelms Jr were featured with the former Beatrice Maynard as bride. A large feast followed the six gallon ice cream spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Nelms
Reunion Brings Together Nelms Family and Friends in June
A ten year reunion gathering occurred with S C Nelms and family A K Nelms Eugene Nelms Tom Nelms FE A Denton Sherman J F Smotherman Tom Bean N E Skaggs Mose Mullins and others in attendance. Attendees enjoyed cream to offset the June heat and expressed hope for future reunions with no losses among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Nelms
A. K. Nelms
Eugene Nelms
Tom Nelms
FE. A. Denton
Sherman
J. F. Smotherman
Tom Bean
N. E. Skaggs
Mose Mullins
Whitewright
Why Have a Revival Church Sermon in 19th Century Tone
A Church of Christ article argues for revivals citing sin and its consequences and God's love. It cites Romans and John verses to show all have sinned and the wages of sin is death. It emphasizes repentance and that God desires all to come to salvation.
Revival Calls for All To Hear Gospel’s Call
A pastor urges widespread revival urging repentance and faith in Christ. The message cites scripture about being born again and the Word’s power to save. Services run daily at 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. with special notes on Monday and Sunday closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Jesus
Jesus Christ
Christ
Baptist Church
Mullins
C. C. Merritt
First Lady Recounts Pleasant Talk With Texas Governor
Mrs. Roosevelt described a friendly exchange with Governor Miram A. Ferguson of Texas at Dallas. She said no offense occurred and she was photographed with Governor White of Ohio instead because Ferguson arrived after photographers had packed up. The first lady noted the Texas governor and her husband left after breakfast, and she suggested photographers might return for a takeoff.
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Washington
Miriam A. Ferguson
Texas
Roosevelt
Mrs. Ferguson
Dallas
Mrs. Roosevelt
Roosevelt Sets Historic Pen Record in Special Session
President Roosevelt signs important bills using multiple pens as a souvenir tradition. He has used eight pens in one signature and often multiple pens for different name parts. The practice has created a stock of historic pens, with dozens already preserved by various recipients.
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Washington
Roosevelt
City Debts and Sewer Costs Prompt Tax Rate Revisions
The report shows Whitewright’s June 1 1933 indebtedness totaling 66515.15 after cash and securities credit, with bonds issued since 1894 for school buildings waterworks sewer and paving. Interest and principal for 1933 require a 65 cent tax rate, allocated by raising bond funds and cutting operating funds. The sewer system, built 1916 for 20300, has collected 28944.20 in user payments but 29150.00 has gone to interest and principal. Six years remain on sewer debt with annual 1000 and 1500 installments and yearly interest about 1710, equating to 9210 total remaining payments. Residents pay 50 cents monthly now, and further reductions depend on liquidating the debt. some towns levy 50 cents or more for upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Old Common
Mule Smith Remembered For Fine Livestock In Whitewright
Funeral services for John G. Smith 68 were held at Canaan church with Rev. J. A. Henderson officiating. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Smith died Tuesday night near Whitewright after a weeklong illness. Born October 11, 1864 in Alabama, he lived in Whitewright for years and was famed as Mule Smith for his prized mules. Survived by wife and seven children Willis Smith Electra Opal Smith Manitou Ruby Robinson Van Alstyne Patsie Hansard T Coggins Jewel Smith Raymond Smith.
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Canaan Church
John G. Smith
J. A. Henderson
Oak Hill Cemetery
R. R. Waldo
Mr. Smith
Whitewright
Alabama
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Orangeville News
Red
Magnolia
Manning, Clark & Meador
Church OF Christ
Gordon’s
Kimbell Milling Company
J. H. Waggoner
L. LaRoe
E. D. Barlow
Business
Whitewright Sun
Collins Piano Company
Greenville
Honaker Grain & Hatchery
Farmersville
Tex
Auto Finance Company OF
Sherman F
Lindbergh
Tyler Commercial College and School OF Business Administration
Tyler
First Lady
Waldo
Make Ayres
Cannon
T. W. Ayres & Son Whitewright’s New Dry Goods Store
W. T. Nicholson’s
Best
Sack Qlio
Smith
Admiration
East Texas
Nicholson
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