Denison lab tests soils for Baers ferry dam project
US engineers at Denison study soil for the Baers ferry dam and reservoir. Under Daniel R. Ketchum the soil lab analyzes disturbed and undisturbed samples with sieves, hydrometers, a baker oven, and distilled water. About 3,700 samples tested. cores, borings, and shear and consolidation tests estimate settlement and leakage for the 50 million dollar project.
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Denison
United States
Baer’s Ferry
Daniel R. Ketchum
Fort Peck
Mont
Soils Laboratory
Core Drilling Department
Ray Young
Arthur Casagrande
Harvard University
Board of Consultants
Red River
Denison Laboratory
Efficiency By J W Henry on work and farming careers
The piece argues people blame hard times and lack of work but should study farming and professional skills. It contrasts farming, medicine, law, and teaching, noting successful workers master their craft and supply demand. It ends mid thought regarding sports.
Week's News In Summary Quiet on the vote raises questions
BEN BELL, pastor at the Methodist Church, notes the week’s events with concern about a wet vote passing without challenge. He calls for reflection and action within the congregation and community.
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Ben Bell
Methodist Church
Mortuary rites for Joe M Robbins held at Methodist Church
Funeral services were held for Joe M Robbins 66 at 3 p m Friday at the Methodist Church conducted by Rev Ben Bell with Dr B Wrenn Webb assisting Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery Pallbearers were Luther Gordon Grover Stuteville Charley Stuteville John Reeves J W Henry and Floyd Bassett Robbins died at his home at 1130 p m Thursday after a illness of more than four years He was a cement contractor born October 15 1872 in Tennessee and had lived in Texas since age five Survivors include two sons Curtis and Arthur Robbins of Wichita Falls a step son Oran Morgan of Durant a daughter Miss Fannie Robbins of Whitewright a brother Wade Robbins and five grandchildren two of whom he reared Velma Mae Nicely and Othel Niceley
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Joe M. Robbins
Methodist Church
Ben Bell
B. Wrenn Webb
First Presbyterian Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Luther Gordon
Grover Stuteville
Charley Stuteville
John Reeves
J. W. Henry
Floyd Bassett
Robbins
Honest Joe” Robbins
Tennessee
Curtis
Sallie Bland Robbins
Texas
Orangeville
Whitewright
Maggie Craft
Minnie McLean
Arthur Robbins
Wichita Falls
Oran Morgan
Durant
Okla
Fannie Robbins
Wade Robbins
Velma Mae Nicely
Othel Niceley
Funeral services for Mrs. Hodges of Savoy
Funeral services for Mrs. W. G. Hodges 73 of Savoy were held at the Savoy Baptist Church. Burial followed in Sunnyside Cemetery. She died in a Sherman hospital after an operation. She was born in Alabama on February 24 1866 and lived in Savoy since childhood. She married Dec 4 1884. Surviving are her husband five daughters three sons two brothers twenty two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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W. G. Hodges
Savoy
W. L. Kincaid
Whitewright
Savoy Baptist Church
Byron Holt
J.D. Fleming
Lem Hodges
Amarillo
Sunnyside
Hodges
Roy Johnson
Sherman
O. N. Faye
Henderson
Tom Hollis
Colorado
Ellis Morgan
Grover
Leon
DeWitt Hodges
Frank
Joe D. Herndon
The Beer Election in Grayson County
A July 1 election seeks to decide if beer sales remain legal in parts of Grayson County or go dry. The piece cites rising arrests and social costs tied to beer, quotes Dr. H Emerson on alcohol effects, and urges residents to vote to restrain a business deemed morally wrong. It frames the issue amid countywide dry hopes and contrasts with nearby towns.
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Commissioners Court
Grayson County
Grayson
Nicholas Murry Butler
R D Cornell funeral services held in Pilot Grove
Funeral services for 82 year old R D Cornell were held at 4 pm Wednesday at Pilot Grove Baptist Church with Rev T H McSpedden and Rev J A Henderson presiding. Burial followed in Pilot Grove Cemetery. He was born January 1 1857 in Tennessee and died Tuesday night at his son J J Cornell’s home. Surviving are his widow four daughters three sons three brothers three sisters and 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers named were J G Burks W H Scoggins Arthur Russell Tommie Miller Clint Hopper and Charlie Kaiser.
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R. D. Cornell
J. J. Cornell
Pilot Grove Baptist Church
T. H. McSpedden
J. A. Henderson
Pilot Grove Cemetery
Earnheart
Mr. Cornell
Tennessee
William Cornell
Bettie Frances Lee
Texas
Cornell
Whitewright
Ivanhoe
J. W. Taylor
T. F. Self
Roxton
M. L. Grigsby
C. Ligon
Dallas
Ed Cornell
Scottsville
Lewis Cornell
Pilot Grove
J. R. Cornell
Celina
W. H. Cornell
Nashville
W. H. Scoggins
Arthur Russell
Tommie Miller
Clint Hopper
Charlie Kaiser
Outstanding farmer ideals prompt diligent living
An speaker extols the value of hard work and organization on farms. He urges practical display of care, planning, and improvement each year. Emphasizing tidy tools, well fed stock, and reading farm papers, he notes that efficient, responsible farmers attract good business opportunities and ongoing demand.
Governor and showman clash over alliteration in letters
A Swisher Texas reader complains that the governor uses alliteration to poison public opinion. He likens the governor to a showman stealing sovereignty by sensational words, contrasting it with a steadier servant who resists cynical rhetoric.
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Texas
Fibber McGee
McGee
Speaking of Baseball Dog Draws Quick Pace
A joke recalls a baseball dog with a muzzle for catching flies and chasing fowls. The punchline notes the dog beats it for home as the catcher approaches, highlighting playful sports humor about dogs in a baseball setting.
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Liquor Control Board
H. Emerson
Columbia University
E. A. Douglas
C. M. Howard
R. E. L. Binion Place
G. L. Baugher
G. E. Craven
Philco
Johnson Jewelry
Tom Barbee
Call Haile
McCormick
Manning & Meador
Stephens & Bryant
Rawleigh
Dept
Memphis
Tenn
Gregg Howard
E. Broadway
Gainesville
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
S. Travis St
O. M. McMillin
Lastex
Kavolens Department Stores
Ernest Lilley
Denison, Texas
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