Teachers Elected For Schools Here In Whitewright
The Board of Education elected two teachers for the local schools. Frances Williams of Denton was chosen for home economics in the High School and Mona Sullivan of Whitesboro was named fifth grade teacher and music instructor in the Grammar School. Williams is a Texas State College for Women graduate with no prior teaching experience. Sullivan is a North Texas State Teachers College graduate with four years teaching at Sadler and one year at St. Jo. They may relocate to Whitewright with their mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
H. W. Key
Frances Williams
Denton
Texas State College For Women
Whitewright
Key
Mona Sullivan
Whitesboro
North Texas State Teachers College
Sadler
St. Jo
Plans for Savoy Reunion Held at Montgomery Home
Entertainment and program committees for Savoy College ex students homecoming met at Mrs. S. H. Montgomery’s home in Whitewright. Attendees included Ed McMahon Dallas Beulah Stinnett Van Alstyne Lloyd Hennicut Durant Okla Doak Hassell Durant Okla Judge Lee Clark Greenville Dr W B De Jennett Commerce Josh May Savoy Carter Hawkins Savoy Frankie Chenoweth Smith Durant Okla Barlow Roberts Sherman John McMurry and Mrs Montgomery. Other visitors: John Perry Sherman Lee Clark Greenville Adelyn Cameron Greenville Nancy Lee Burdheen Commerce Eldridge Pendleton family Farmersville Harl Stinnett Van Alstyne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savoy College
Savoy
S. H. Montgomery
Ed McMahon
Dallas
Beulah Stinnett
van Alstyne
Lloyd Hennicut
Doak Hassell
Durant
Okla
Lee Clark
Greenville
W. B. de Jennett
Commerce
Josh May
Carter and Hawkins
Frankie Chenoweth Smith
Barlow Roberts
Sherman
John McMurry
Whitewright
Montgomery
John Perry
Adelyn Cameron
Nancy Lee Burdheen
Eldridge Pendleton
Farmersville
Harl Stinnett
Opening Federal Parks in Fannin County July 1
The Sun reports plans to open government parks north of Bonham and north of Honey Grove around June 30 or July 1 with free swimming and boating. Dedication will include Congressman Sam Rayburn and Washington officials. site facilities near Bonham are ready, with supplies en route from Wisconsin. Local visitors from Fannin and neighboring counties urged to attend the opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Malcolm M. Campbell
Bonham
Honey Grove
Whitewright
Campbell
Sam Rayburn
Washington
Wisconsin
Stillwater
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Fannin County
Full Moon and Flivver Help Pay Student's Expense
Harry Roberts, a Texas Christian University student, advertises his 1933 model car for use until 11 p.m. for $1 with 50 cents per extra hour. During full moon weeks, rates double, and the driver covers running expenses. Roberts reports strong business as he offers the car to responsible young men. The note also mentions the George Washington Bridge cost about $60,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Harry Roberts
Roberts
Texas Christian University
Amco
Lloyd Stowers Ordained Here in Paris Presbytery
Lloyd Stowers former Whitewright resident and now senior student in the Presbyterian Theological Seminary Chicago was licensed and ordained as a Presbyterian minister at a Paris Presbytery meeting Sunday afternoon. He serves as student pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church Chicago. The ceremony included sermon by Stowers and laying on of hands, with welcome by ministers. Stowers was accompanied home by his parents and Rebecca Jane Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Stowers
Whitewright
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Chicago
Paris
Mr. Stowers
J. F. Fender
B. Wrenn Webb
S. L. Terry
Denison
Floyd Everheart for Grayson County Sheriff campaign ad
In seeking the office of Sheriff, Floyd Everheart reflects on his 1923 to 1926 tenure and Grayson County roots. He cites family sheriff lineage, current work with the Liquor Control Board, and pledges fearless, fair enforcement with courteous deputies for all citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson County
Whitewright
Jack Everheart
Bill Everheart
Alberta Bryant
Liquor Control Board
Floyd Everheart
Bill McCraw To Speak at Bells Friday Night
Attorney General William McCraw, a governor candidate, will address a Bells rally Friday night June 24 at 8 o'clock. The event, announced from McCraw headquarters in Austin, will occur on Bells Main Street rather than the picnic grounds to welcome a large crowd. Judge Dayton B. Steed of Sherman will introduce him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McCraw
Bells
McCraw
Austin
Dayton B. Steed
Sherman
Sherman Seeks Rail Overpass
The State Highway Commission will review Sherman’s push for a grade separated overpass to separate East Sherman from the business district. The project would serve US 82 and may enter the 1940 program if feasible. Delegation members included Frank Thompson of the Chamber of Commerce City Manager W Morgan Works and County Judge Jake J Loy.
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Sherman
State Highway Commission
East
Business
Austin
Frank Thompson
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
W. Morgan Works
Jake J. Loy
Fannin Farmers Fight Grasshopper Plague
Fannin County farmers backed by J. O. Tate and W. J. Young are spreading poison to combat a hopper outbreak. Over 5,000 pounds of bran distributed with government aid covering part of the cost and free distribution. Near Red River and Bois d Arc Creek hoppers multiply. damage currently small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham
Fannin County
J. O. Tate
Bonham High School
W. J. Young
Red River
Bois d Arc Creek
Lawmakers Eye $5 Million Biennial State Savings
Senator John S. Redditt, head of the Senate economy committee, announced that early data review supports cutting at least $5,000,000 in state agency appropriations per biennium. Five committee members reviewed all departments. the panel will finalize total reductions and present them to the next Legislature and Governor. Remaining members have yet to complete their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
John S. Redditt
Senate
Special Economy Committee
Senate Committee
Redditt
A. M. Aiken Jr
Paris
Harold Beck
Texarkana
Vernon Lemens
Waxahachie
Morris Roberts
Pettus
Whizzer White declines NFL offer to study in England
Denver reports Byron White will not play pro football. Offered $15,000 for one year with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Rhodes scholar chose to stay at Oxford for three years, valuing about $6,000. After months of talk over signing, the 21-year-old told reporters he is going to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Byron
Whizzer
Wife Wins Bachelor at Cost of Husband
Mrs June W Falcone 22 received a bachelor of arts degree at San Jose College commencement on Saturday. Sunday Peter Falcone a cosmetologist filed for divorce alleging her ties with educated intellectuals caused domestic friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Calif
June W. Falcone
San Jose College
Peter Falcone
Who Runs Our Government According to The Progressive Farmer
The Progressive Farmer notes that among 531 Congress members 301 are lawyers while 27 are publishers editors 23 farmers 15 seals 9 manufacturers and 86 in miscellaneous categories. It argues country life should have equal representation in public commissions and councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
Puncture Vine Threatens Southwest Farmlands
Santa Barbara reported Kellogg of the county agricultural department warns puncture vine is set to become one of the worst weed menaces of the Southwest. Originating abroad, the plant earned its name from its sharp barb that punctured tires in early horseless carriage days. It now injures cattle feed and harasses farmers in fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Barbara
Calif
Eugene Kellogg
The
County Agricultural Department
Rural electric line sets new minimum charge
The Grayson Collin Electric Cooperative will charge a minimum monthly $2.75 for up to 30 kilowatt hours. Next 50 kWh cost five cents per kWh, next 120 three cents, and all above 200 kWh two cents. Special rates apply. Rural rates compared favorably with Whitewright, with 50 kWh at $3.75 vs $4.00, 100 kWh at $5.85 vs $5.75, and 200 kWh at $8.85 vs $8.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson-Collin
Whitewright
Fireside Chat 15 Set for Friday Night Broadcast
President Roosevelt announced a nationwide fireside radio chat to air from Washington at 9 30 p m Friday June 24 8 30 Whitewright time broadcast over all major networks The talk will be general and is expected to cover the 3750000000 lending and spending bill and other aspects of his program approved by Congress The broadcast follows a dinner in his honor with the little cabinet in the White House Diplomatic Room
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Washington
Whitewright
Congress
White House
Board Seeks To Clarify Rule on Road Funds
Grayson County may still receive a 5-cent ad valorem tax cut as the State Board of County and District Road Indebtedness funds await further Attorney General rulings. The board plans a Thursday Austin meeting to interpret the AG decision on freeing frozen funds, with Judge Jake J. Loy, Frank Thompson, and Morgan Works in attendance. Tax money sits in escrow until the board finalizes guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson County
McCraw
State Board of County
Austin
Jake J. Loy
Frank Thompson
Morgan Works
Sherman
Loy
Denison Herald
Palace adjusts bargain nights for three day run
Palace theatre shifts bargain nights to Monday and Tuesday to allow a three day showing of In Old Chicago next week. Manager Clay Horton announced the plan as critics hail the film as outstanding of the year, with a Friday and Wednesday start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Chicago
Palace Theatre
Clay Horton
Palace
Dorothy Lamour
Ray Milland
Gloria Stuart
Michael Whalen
Island In the Sky
Gladys George
Franchot Tone
Chicago
Horton
Candidates Draw For Ballot Places In Sherman Primary
Incumbents in five major county offices face no opposition in the July 23 Democratic primary. A. Earle Whiteacre and 61 precinct chairmen oversaw ballot placement as candidates were assessed. Multiple races show varying opposition across precincts with names from Sherman, Denison, Whitesboro, Pottsboro and surrounding areas. The primary committee set assessments to fund the election and planned a June 27 ballot printing meeting. Portuguese is the official language of Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteacre
O. L. Jones
Whitewright
G. D. Blankenship
Hyde Park
Judson Wood
Fallsworth
John Kerr
Sherman
Justice of Peace
Coun
Farm loan interest rate cut extended two years
Federal legislation extends reduced interest rates on Federal Land Bank and Commissioner loans for two more years. The 3 percent rate applies to installments before July 1, 1940, and the 4 percent rate on Commissioner loans remains until that date. After July 1, 1940 borrowers resume contract rates of 4 and 5 percent respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Bank Commissioner
Mr. Copley
New Land Bank
Commissioner
Land Bank
Copley
Road Aid Cuts Force Slower Texas Highway Upgrades
Austin. Highway Commission Chairman R L Bobbitt warned Monday that Congress cuts to the Federal aid program will reduce Texas figures by 20 percent in 1940 and 8 percent in 1941, with 40 percent cuts to farm to market roads and 60 percent for grade separations. He told 51 county delegations that the commission’s burden grows and many projects must be postponed. emergency needs after recent Panhandle floods will still be addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Highway Commission
R. L. Bobbit
Congress
Texas
Bobbitt
Panhandle
Texas party rules poll tax flaw for governor bid
The Texas Democratic Executive Committee ruled that not paying poll tax does not bar a candidate for governor. W Lee O Daniel of Fort Worth had not paid his poll tax and could not vote. Myron Blalock said voters may elect a tax nonpayer if able but unwilling. Vernest Thompson unnamed. O Daniel blamed crooked politics and said he would lose one vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
State
Democratic Executive Committee
W. Lee O’daniel
Fort Worth
Myron G. Blalock
Blalock
Wernest O. Thompson
Dallas
Vernest O. Thompson
O'Daniel
Acting Judge Elected Sherman
J T Suggs Jr Denison was elected Acting Judge of the Fifty Ninth District Court by the Grayson County Bar Association in the courtroom. He will sit in the absence of Judge F E Wilcox McKinney, ill for weeks. Suggs appointed Joe P Cox J B Kane and Ross Stoddard to ensure accurate minutes of all motions and orders are recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biven R. Galbraith
Honey Grove
Sam Rayburn
Bonham
Olan van Zandt
Tioga
Edwin Kidd
Sherman
Joe A. Keith
Fortyfourth
W. J. Minton
J. H
Jim) Waggoner
Whitewright
W. W. Talley
Roger Q. Evans
Grayson
Collin
Grover Burton
McKinney
Russell W. Bryant
Howe
J. Saunders Freels
Denison
Roy G. Baker
Howard Lovelette
Bevis Davis
Collinsville
Joel R. Bond
Fifth Court of Civil Appeals
Dallas
Mesquite
George Field
Towne Young
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Full Moon
Flivver
George Washington
Hudson River
Everheart
Sheriff’s
Bill M’craw
Sun Gells Typewriter
R. C. Slagle Jr
Collier Yeary
R. B
Bob) Caraway
C. H. (Shorty) Barrett
John C. Evridge
J. Benton Davis
P. M. (Pleas
Beulah (Pitt) Howdeshell
Eula Hunter Morton
Brazil
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