Ferguson And Norris Debate In Austin Over Prohibition Reevaluation
In Wooldridge Park Austin James E Ferguson former governor and Rev J Frank Norris debated repeal of prohibition and beer legalization in front of thousands. Norris argued that prohibition reduced unemployment while Ferguson warned of bootleggers and the rise of crime and government costs under Prohibition.
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Texas Gets More Relief Money
Washington advised Texas Governor Miriam A Ferguson that future federal grants depend on the state and local entities providing their fair share. Hopkins said new advance of 808 429 was issued pending the August bond election, bringing total federal relief to 1 467 099, with conditions to continue funding only if Texas covers its share post election.
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Local Farmers Busy Threshing Amid Dry Weather
Orangeville news notes a busy threshing week as grain weight is light due to dry heat. Families visit, laborers travel to Sherman and Dorchester, Frank Holt works on a schoolhouse in Ely, and a barn fire destroys Frank Rushing’s barn while hay burns. Obituary for Miss Delma Faye Chesser and community sympathy follow. Rev C C Merritt to preach at Methodist Church. don’t forget Sunday services.
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Medlintown
Jimmie Bowen
Paul Bowen
Lawrence Burden
Sam Stroud
Lois and
Marie Wilder
Loree Browning
Frank Holt
Ely
Jim Ownby
Charlie Skaggs
Whitewright
Frank Smith
Sherman
J. D. Richey
Ernest Worsham
Grove Hill
Sallie Williams
Lone Oak
Alvin Worsham
Blanton Chapel
Frank Rushing
Delma Faye Chesser
Burr Holt
Claudie Mayes
Dorchester
Denison
Oklahoma
Texas
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Lucian Jones
Lloyd Barry
Trenton
Don Harris
Sam Donihoe
Pat Miller
Afeystowe
Arkansas
Arvel Jones
Lloyd Eason
Bonham
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Veterans Affairs to Review Up to 300000 Veteran Cases
The Veterans Administration announced a broad review of up to 300000 cases under revised ratings affecting pensions and disability pay. The plan, part of temporary budget cuts, aims to complete a second review by July with new rating scales and expanded ranges for monthly benefits, potentially preserving payments through October 31.
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Veterans Administration Today
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Woman wounded in trap set for thief lamkin durham case
Mrs. Andy Durham, 36, was shot in the foot by a gun rigged to fire when a chicken house door opened. The weapon was placed by her husband the night after 90 chickens were stolen from the roosts.
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Andy Durham
Want Ads and Notices from Greenville and Nearby
Local classified listings include floral services by E. D. Barlow of Greenville, seating for Mrs. L. LaRoe, and Kimbell Milling Company buys grain. Also offerings of scholarships in Texas business colleges by The Whitewright Sun, and farm supply notices from Honaker Grain & Hatchery. Cards of appreciation from the Smith and Doss families acknowledge condolences and kindness.
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Texas Farmers Embrace Acreage Cut for Cotton
College Station reports from H. H. Williamson of the Texas Extension Service show over 200 counties indicating strong farmer enthusiasm for reduced cotton acreage to secure better prices. Local committees push the program as trustees for the government, with farmers generally fairly estimating reductions though some yields were trimmed due to inexperience.
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Texas Extension Service
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