Texas Voters to Face Eighteenth Amendment Question in July
The Texas Democratic Executive Committee voted to place a ballot question on the July 23 primary asking voters whether Congress should submit the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment to the states. The action, tied 16 to 13 with proxies, specifies the question separately from the slate of 73 candidates for 15 state offices. the state party had earlier urged Congress to refer repeal to the states.
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Austin
Texas State Democratic Executive Committee
National Congress
Carl Estes
Tyler
Houston
Chicago
Congress
Seventy-third Congress
GUNS FOUND NEAR WHITEWRIGHT IN HIJACK CASE
Deputy Sheriff J W Fuller was fatally shot as hijackers who robbed the home of Mrs Gus Williams near Dallas fled. Four shotguns a .22 Winchester and a high powered rifle were recovered four miles northeast of Whitewright. Dallas officers hold suspects and seek three more as informants link them to the bootleggers.
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Bud Walker
Guy Nowlin
Dallas
Whitewright
F. O. Mangrum
G. D. Bennett
Gus Williams
Williams
Dallas Journal
Sheriff Hood Arrests Suspect in Deputy Fuller Shooting
Dallas report says Sheriff Hal Hood and Deputy Bert Whisnand captured the man who fired the fatal shot that killed Deputy J. W. Fuller after a gun battle with Fuller’s partner W. R. Large. Hood telephoned from Kaufman at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The suspect bore a chest wound from the clash.
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Dallas
Hal Hood
Kaufman
Bert Whisnand
J. W. Fuller
Fuller
W. R. Large
Hood
Firestone Tire Prices Held Low Before Tax Hit
B Y Spindle of S S Service Station Firestone dealers announced tire prices will stay at their lowest levels until midnight June 20 when a new excise tax of 10 to 15 percent on tires and tubes takes effect. He urged buyers to act now to save 10 to 15 percent amid the looming billion dollar revenue bill.
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B. Y. Spindle
Firestone Dealers
Firestone
Mr. Spindle
Lackey enters race for Grayson County Tax Assessor
G A George Lackey announces candidacy for County Tax Assessor in Grayson County with July 23 Democratic primary. He is a native born at White Mound, moved to Sherman in 1925, and has served as deputy in the county tax offices the past three years. He pledges economical, people oriented administration.
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Grayson County
White Mound
Sherman
G. A
George) Lackey
Say it with flowers prompted courtroom remark
A terse courtroom exchange centers on a defendant's claim after a pot of geraniums was thrown at the plaintiff. The defendant cites an advertisement as motive, prompting the judge to ask for details about the ad.
Higher Postage to Start July 6
Frank King, Whitewright postmaster, reports a Post Office bulletin announcing 3-cent stamps for first class mail with effect July 6. The postal rate hike includes 3 cents per ounce for letters, 1 cent for cards, and air mail rising to 8 cents first ounce and 13 cents each additional ounce. The change aims to raise about 160 million dollars to cover deficits. Special note allows using 2-cent envelopes by adding 1-cent stamp and exchanging 2-cent stamps after the increase.
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Frank King
Whitewright
Post Office Department
Mr. King
King
Rotary Club Women’s Night Meet in Whitewright
The Whitewright Rotary Club held its annual women’s night at Woodlawn Country Club near Sherman with most members and guests attending. F W Smith reviewed the club’s eight year history as secretary. Performances included solos by Arthur Heard and Mrs John Nunn, a piano piece by Miss Clyde Johnson, and a pantomime by members and guests. W R Hooper organized arrangements as acting president after the president’s Houston move.
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Whitewright Rotary Club
Woodlawn Country Club
Sherman
F. W. Smith
Arthur Heard
John Nunn
Clyde Johnson
H. P. Donigan
Leon Devenport
W. R. Hooper
Dorothy Matlock
Lloyd Moore
Whitewright
Houston
German coal mine owners press tariff on foreign fuel
German coal mine owners urge a tariff on foreign fuel to shield domestic production amid rising competition. Industry leaders argue imports undercut prices and threaten local jobs and investment.
Democratic leaders pledge support for nominee after convention
In New York a group led by former Governor Alfred E. Smith and Governor Franklin Roosevelt, plus 54 leaders including Jouett Shouse and Newton D. Baker, call for unity and full backing of the Democratic nominee and completion of the 1.5 million dollar victory fund before the Chicago convention.
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New York
Alfred E. Smith
Franklin Roosevelt
Jouett Shouse
Owen D. Young
Newton D. Baker
James M. Cox
John W. Davis
Chicago
Canning Demonstration at Kentuckytown Club Meeting
Miss Mattie Wilroy home demonstration agent gave a canning lesson at the Kentuckytown Self Help Club held at Mrs. T. B. Johnsons home. She stressed careful product selection grading and proper containers. Twelve members and visitors from Celtis Rose Hill Sherman Tom Bean Whitewright and Bells attended. The next meeting will be hosted by Misses Viva and Frances Phillips on June 24.
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Mattie Wilroy
Kentuckytown Self Help Club
T. B. Johnson
Wilroy
Celtis
Rose Hill
Sherman
Tom Bean
Whitewright
Bells
Viva
Frances Phillips
Onion gift from Jesse Bow delights Sun editor
A farmer named Jesse Bow from north of town presented the Sun editor with an onion weighing two pounds three ounces and 19 inches in circumference. He brought three large onions, gave the smallest to the editor, saying he wanted to share with friends, and the editor noted they could only use one onion at a meal.
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Jesse Bow
Sun
Sherman couple wed in Durant Oklahoma
Mr Claude W Anderson and Mrs Gwendolyne Christian of Sherman were married Tuesday of last week in Durant Oklahoma by Rev F B Jenkins with Walter Jenkins of Whitewright as the sole attendant. Anderson recently worked at the City Meat Market in Sherman.
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Claude W. Anderson
Gwendolyne Christian
Sherman
Durant
Okla
F. B. Jenkins
Walter Jenkins
Whitewright
Anderson
Revival Program for Next Week in Whitewright
Evangelist R L Flowers leads a cooperative revival with daily sessions at multiple venues. Programs include topics on modern women, responsibility, youth, and the dangers of alcohol, with specific nights for parents, men, women, young ladies, and couples. Gifts offered for attendance.
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R. L. Flowers
Whitewright
Methodist Church
Flowers
Cole & Davis Co
Baptist Church
Mrs. Flowers
Evangelist Flowers
Inner Circle
America
Revival Meeting Draws Large Crowds in Whitewright
The co operative revival in the Cole and Davis Co building draws large morning and evening crowds as Flowers evangelistic party leads services. Six services are planned for next week with widespread church support and outreach to the surrounding countryside.
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Cole & Davis Co
Methodist
Presbyterian, Central Christian and Baptist
Flowers Evangelistic Party
R. L. Flowers
Flowers
Whitewright
Oil Test Opening At Van Alstyne
The Sun reports Van Alstyne to host an oil test opening on Sunday June 19 at 2 30 p m for the deep test well Buddy Mollie Williams o 1 Verne Dumas heads the test four miles northeast of Van Alstyne. Sherman Chamber of Commerce and citizens join in the celebration with invites to surrounding towns.
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The
Sun
R. S. Fulton
van Alstyne Leader
van Alstyne
Buddy Mollie Williams O
Verne Dumas
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Sherman Municipal Band
Sherman
Denison
Whitewright
Howe
Tom Bean
Bells
McKinney
Dallas
Texas
Roy M. Finley Enters Grayson County District Attorney Race
Roy M. Finley, a prominent North Texas prosecutor, announced his candidacy for Grayson County criminal district attorney. He previously served as county attorney and plans an active campaign to meet voters before the July election. A fuller report will follow in a later Sun issue.
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Roy M. Finley
North
Texas
Grayson County
Finley
The
Sun
House passes Patman bonus bill amid veteran protest
The House approved the 2.4 billion Patman cash bonus for veterans by a 209 to 176 vote as thousands of ex service members gathered in the galleries. The measure includes currency control through government bonds and Federal Reserve regulation and heads to the Senate amid opposition and expected veto.
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Washington
House
Patman
Congress
Rainey
Senate
Potomac
Hoover
Federal Reserve Banks
Fedal Reserve Board
Griffen
Dem
New York
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Eslick Dies Speaking for Soldier Bonus Vote
Washington reports Representative Edward E. Eslick of Tennessee collapsed during a speech in support of a 2.4 billion dollar World War II veteran bonus. He died minutes later as thousands of veterans gathered outside the chamber. The House and Senate adjourned in his honor.
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Washington
House
Edward E. Eslick
Tennessee
Senate
I O O F To Meet Whitewright Lodge For Reorganization
The I O O F will meet at 7 30 tonight to reorganize Whitewright lodge No 368 and amend its by laws. All current and former members are urged to attend and assist in the reorganization.
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Whitewright Lodge
Merritt Caraway Visits McKinney From Desert
Merritt Caraway, 72, of Desert eight miles south of Whitewright, called in McKinney on Monday. He appears in good health after returning, renewing his subscription for another year. He is accompanied by his son Byron Caraway, 32, who will lead the Prosper school next year, praised by the Prosper community and Collin County teachers.
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Verne Dumas
van Alstyne
California
Roy B. Richmond
Mr. Richmond
Mr. Dumas
Grayson County
Whitewright
Merritt Caraway
Desert
McKinney
Merritt
Weston
Byron Caraway
Collin County
Byron
Prosper
McKinney Examiner
Candle at Four Ends Describes Robert Mother Quote
A humorous exchange portrays Robert's overextended habits with the mother noting fear of burning the candle at both ends while the father quips he has cut the candle in two and lit it at all four ends. It reflects a portrait of a restless, high-energy youth through witty dialogue.
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Robert
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