Plowing Up of Ten Million Acres of Cotton Proposed
Secretary Wallace proposes destroying 10 million acres of growing cotton to curb production. The plan uses rental payments and government options to retire land, with contractors signing in the South for payments from $6 per acre up to yields, aiming to remove at least 2 million bales and potentially distribute $100 million in rentals.
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Washington
Wallace
Farm Board
New Farm Credit Administration
Revival Meeting In Progress At Church Of Christ
The Church of Christ reports continued revival services with sessions at 10 a.m. and 8 15 p.m. led by pastor C. C. Merritt. The write up invites all to attend, asks if one loves the Lord, and promises messages from Jesus Christ shared by the preacher to comfort souls seeking salvation.
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Church of Christ Revival
Jesus Christ
C. C. Merritt
Rodeo Draws Big Crowd on Whitewright Trades Day
A large crowd attended Whitewright's third Monday trades day drawing near full corral crowds. Rodeo did better than earlier shows as riders struggled with mounts and milking contests entertained spectators. Farmers left after noon with purchases, and a July 17 event may include a horse show alongside the rodeo.
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Whitewright
Corral
Aberdeen veteran serves as constable at 87
At 87 years of age A. G. Hopkins, a Civil War veteran, continues duties as a constable in Aberdeen Washington keeping local law and order with steady service.
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A. G. Hopkins
Aberdeen
Wash
Jimmy Mattern Believed Forced Down During World Flight
Jimmy Mattern remains missing after a projected hop from Khabarovsk to Nome. U S ships and planes search in vain for any trace of him or his aircraft. The photo shows the last pattern before the New York start of his solo around the world voyage.
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Khabarovsk
Siberia
Nome
Alaska
Jimmie Mattern
Solo
U. S
New York
Whitewright Eyes Federal Funds For Local Construction
Mayor F M Echols reports meetings on the National Recovery Act as Grayson County and Sherman area citizens study federal grants and 70 percent loans for public works. Projects include waterworks, sewers, schools, hospitals, highways, county courthouse, jail, and feeder roads with a public meeting likely to decide priorities.
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F. M. Echols
County Commissioners
Federal Money To Build Roads In Grayson County
Grayson County citizens won a conditional promise from the State Highway Commission that federal funds may back the Denison Bells highway project and a potential redesignation of Highway No. 42 from Whitewright to Sherman via Ida. Surveyors are at work as policy decisions by the Federal Bureau of Roads await approval.
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Grayson County
Denison-Bells Highway
State Highway Commission
Texas
Federal Bureau of Roads
Denison-Bells
Dry advocates plan Sherman rally to name district nominees
Dry supporters from Grayson Cooke and Fannin counties meet at Sherman courthouse at 8 p m Thursday to nominate dry representatives for the district. The nominees await approval from the dry convention in Austin on June 27.
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Sherman
Grayson, Cooke and
Fannin
Austin
Whitewright Band to Play Friday Night Concert on Main Street
The Whitewright Band will perform a concert on Main Street Friday night starting at 8 15. Sidney Young director invites the public with a program including The Avenger March King The Rifle Rangers March Excelsior Gallop American Beauty Waltz and more in sequence with final piecesGrabbit Fox Trot and New Annapolis March among others.
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Whitewright
Main Street
Sidney Young
Avenger
Rifle Rangers
Alford
Chenette New Annapolis
Taylor Contestant
Alford Old Gray Mare
Panella
Sunday worship at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church invites worshippers with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and sermons at 11 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. The morning topic is The moving of the Spirit and the evening topic The Church. Pastor A. W. Yell invites all to attend.
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A. W. Yell
Imports rise for Soviet Russia machinery in 1932 nine months
Imports of machines and apparatus into Soviet Russia in the first nine months of 1932 reached 212,000,000 tons, up from 147,930 in the same period in 1931, signaling a sharp expansion in industrial intake and equipment.
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Soviet
Russia
County Agent Explains Cotton Reduction Plans
Grayson County farm agent Benny F. Gray will explain the cotton acreage reduction law at a public meeting Tuesday night at 8 in the city assembly hall. He will also speak earlier at Pilot Grove at 4 on Tuesday and on Thursday night June 29 at Tom Bean.
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Benny F. Gray
Grayson County
City Assembly Hall
Whitewright
Mr. Gray
Pilot Grove
Tom Bean
Sheppard to Keynote Convention of Days in Austin
United States Senator Morris Sheppard, a veteran prohibition advocate, will deliver the keynote at the dry convention in Austin on June 27. The group United Forces for Prohibition announced the plan in a Monday statement. The organizers defended his eligibility to serve as temporary chairman and said he will attend to give the keynote speech. An all day rally is scheduled in Austin on convention day.
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Dallas
United States
Morris Sheppard
Prohibition
Austin
United Forces For Prohibition
Sheppard
Denison Scouts Plan Century of Progress Trip
The T O Council offers a group trip to the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago for Boy Scouts aged 13 to 18. A chartered pullman leaves Denison August 28 with four nights and 3 1/2 days in Chicago, returning September 3. The price starts at 45.60 per person for 25 or more, with reductions for larger groups. applications with 2 fee due by July 16.
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Boy Scout Organization
Chicago
Denison
T-O Council
W. H. Halton
B. R. Burgett
T O Council
Katy
Texas
Mac Pierson
Boys With Guns Take From Auto In Hobo Camp
In Amarillo two young boys armed with revolvers stolen from a parked car disturbed a hobo camp near a railroad yard. They fired near the jungle area as tramps scrambled for cover. one tramp telephoned police. The boys said the car held many bottles.
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Amarillo
Whitewright Votes Wet or Dry Local Sanctions in Question
Grayson County faces a county wide beer referendum on Aug. 26. Whitewright and Justice Precinct No. 8 may stay dry unless a local election is held and approved. Petitions seek county wide turnout. local option sentiment shows Whitewright residents favor keeping the area dry.
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Whitewright
Justice
Attorney General’s Department
Justice Precinct No
Grayson County
Sherman
Denison
North Bells
Denison Justice
Grain Higher Than Year Ago in Whitewright Area
Threshers started in Whitewright on Monday as dry weather continues. Grain area is smaller than last year but prices are higher. Wheat yields per acre range around 17 bushels with some fields similar. oats yield much lower, from 20 to 50 bushels. Wheat brings about 68 cents per bushel and oats about 30 cents bulk.
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Whitewright
S. D. Fulton
Picnic Dates Set For July 12 15 In Whitewright
The American Legion post in Whitewright fixed July 12 13 14 and 15 for the annual picnic. The Hames Amusement Company will provide at least five riding devices and about thirty concessions. The event marks the eleventh consecutive year of the Legion picnic with hopes for record crowds. Domestic cotton product use in Italy rose about 25 percent in the past year.
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The
American Legion
Hames Amusement Company
Texas
Bill Hames
Whitewright
Legion
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Wright Brothers
Jimmy Mattern
National Industrial Recovery Act
State Highway Department
Ida
Howe
van Alstyne
Oak Hill Cemetery
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Kentuckytown
South Bells
Italy
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