Rotary Club Hosts Visitors in Lively Meeting
The Friday Rotary session featured guests from Sherman including J R Westbrook and Lee Simmons. Westbrook spoke on roads and a Bells Whitewright Collin County line project while Simmons promoted Meadolake Milk Plant and Grayson County dairying prospects.
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Rotary Club
The
Baptist Church
Eastland Horned Frog
Manning
Eastland Courthouse
Lee Simmons
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
J. R
Texas
Southwest
Westbrook
Bells- Whitewright-Collin County Line
Highway Department
Blackland
Boggs
Lloyd Moore
Bow Corner Club Holds Final Meeting at Bow Home
The Bow Corner Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. O. G. Bow's home with Miss Sarah Binion presiding. Mrs. P A Kilgree spoke on The Proper Care of Milk and eight members plus one visitor attended. Reports from the Sherman council meeting were read. Mrs. Tom Binion to host next.
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Bow Corner
0. G. Bow
Sarah Binion
P. A. Kilgree
Sherman
Tom Binion
T. E. L. Class Meeting at First Baptist Church
The T. E. L. and Convention classes met February 23 at the annex for a regular business and social session. After business, refreshments were served to eight members, four associate members and four visitors by Mrs. Oran Sears Mrs. Oscar Jones Mrs. John Yeager and Miss May Badgett. Reporter.
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First Baptist Church
Annex
Oran Sears
Oscar Jones
John Yeager
May Badgett
Pink bollworm devastates cotton crops in multiple regions
The Dallas News reports the pink bollworm’s impact from Hawaii to East Africa and Brazil. Losses range from 30 to 99 percent, with entire fields abandoned in some areas and production severely curtailed in Mexico and the Big Bend region along the Rio Grande.
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Hawaii
East Africa
Brazil
United States
Big Bend
Rio Grande
Texas
Dallas News
Trenton Receives Fire Insurance Credit Offer
Nearly a hundred Texas towns will receive good fire record credits effective March 1 with Trenton among them. The credit amounts to 15 percent and will reduce fire insurance costs for local citizens. The piece notes a long period without major fires and urges continued fire prevention to protect property and premiums.
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Texas
Trenton
Trenton Tribune
Birthday Dinner Honors Williams Family Members
Mr and Mrs F C Williams hosted a birthday dinner at their home Monday to honor three generations of the Williams family and a grandchild from Washburn. Mrs Williams marked her 82nd birthday and has resided in the Porters community for 65 years. Relatives from Claud Washburn Clarksville Whitewright joined including Sam Williams and three sons, Melvin Anderson, and others.
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F. C. Williams
Williams
William
Lee Williams
W. C. Anderson
B. F. Hill
Washburn
Porters
Texas
W. E. Williams
Claud
Sam Williams
Henry Eudy
Pollocks
Clarksville
Raymond
Maxie Williams
G. D. Bennett
Melvin
Whitewright
Horned Toad Sealed In Airtight Container At Brownwood
Brownwood Texas The Brownwood Bulletin reports a horned toad was sealed in an airtight container to test survival without air food or water for a year. Afterward the toad will be studied by professors at Howard Payne and Daniel Baker Colleges for effects of confinement.
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Brownwood
Central Texas
Brownwood Bulletin
Howard Payne and
Daniel Baker Colleges
Central Christian Church Announces Sunday Bible School and Communion
The Central Christian Church calls all disciples to gather next Sunday for Bible school and the Communion service at the usual hours. The report notes no evening service and references the early Christians meeting on the Lord's day around the Lord's table. Junior C. E. at 3 p.m.
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Bible School
C. E
Judge Hare Withdraws From Fifteenth District Judge Race
Judge Silas Hare announced Wednesday he will not seek reelection to the Fifteenth District Court due to declining health. He had entered the race weeks earlier but said his illness prevents him from fulfilling the duties of the office and canvassing the county. He thanked supporters for their kindness and withdrew from the race.
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Silas Hare
Fifteenth District Court
Hare
Fifteenth Court
Democrats to Meet in Beaumont for Texas Convention
In Beaumont on May 22 the Texas State Democratic Executive Committee chose Beaumont as the meeting site on the fourth ballot, defeating Austin 20 votes to 10. Debates over resolutions to instruct delegates and pledge requirements dominated the session, with Fort Worth and other cities included in early ballot contests.
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Austin
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Texas
Beaumont
Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
Amarillo
Galveston
Cato Sells
Dave Nelson
Orange
First Baptist Church
House of God
Sells
Nelson
A. S. Moody
Houston
Wilcox
New Dry Goods Store to Open Next Week
J C Gillespie announces the Martin Keefe Bray Company will open the new dry goods store in the former Davidson Grocery building. The opening date will be announced later. Stock and fixtures are largely in place. staff includes Gillespie, H Benedict, Mrs W J Barbee, and Mrs Helen Greenway.
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J. C. Gillespie
Davidson Grocery
Gillespie
Martin-Keefe-Bray Company
H. Benedict
W. J. Barbee
Helen Greenway
Ben Hur at Palace Draws Big Crowds in Whitewright
The Palace Theatre in Whitewright filled both Monday and Tuesday nights with the Ben Hur exhibition. Report says the film cost over 4 million dollars to produce and used 150000 in its cast, reflecting owner Mr Miller’s continued investment in quality pictures for the town.
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Palace Theatre
Palace
Whitewright
Miller
Local Girls Defeat Ely Team on Local Court
The local girls beat Ely 11 to 8 on Monday afternoon. L Coffey led the locals with eight points while Medearis had six for Ely. Russell and Johnson contributed for the locals with strong performances.
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Ely
L. Coffey
Medearis
Johnson
Russell
Whitewright
Johnon
Mangrum
Rusell
FE. Coffey
Alexander
Beasley
Hayes
Mederis
Burris
Smith
James Lindsey
Self Help Club Meeting Discusses Milk Care
Mrs. F. T. Harris hosted the Kentuckytown Self Help Club with Mrs. Carl Holland presiding. Members voted to pay half the cost of a new rostrum, heard reports, and discussed milk care and diseases transmitted by milk. Refreshments followed for nine members and a visitor. next hostess Mrs. Carl Holland on March 9.
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F. T. Harris
Kentuckytown
Viva Phillips
Carl Holland
Ran For Office Since 1910 Without Opposition
J W Barron, soon 79, has served Brazos County District Clerk since May 1, 1910 without opposition. Appointed by Judge J C Scott of Franklin who said the appointment was for life. Barron moved to Bryan in 1870 and has lived there continuously, also serving county clerk from 1890 to 1894.
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Bryan
J. W. Barron
Brazos County
Barron
J. C. Scott
Franklin
Beaumont convention delegate seating rule changes
A Dallas resolution on delegate seating was amended to require no certificates and instead seat delegates who support the nominees. In Dallas parliament, a prohibition candidate proposal failed after Wichita Falls member Charles Francis objected as out of order. Wilcox ruled for the chair, Purl appeal failed 28 to 2.
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Steve Pinckney
Pinckney
Beaumont
Parl
Dallas
Charles Francis
Wichita Falls
Rose
Wilcox
Francis
Purl
Friday Literary Club Meeting Reports New Member and Campaign
The Friday Literary Club gathered at Mrs. Lucian Andrews home at 3 pm with Miss Carrie Hamilton presiding. R. T. Pennington joined the club, and members voted to sponsor the Better Homes Campaign. Mrs. J. W. Wilson led, readings included America for Me and a short sketch of George Washington, songs featured America the Beautiful, and a discussion on preferred historical novels followed by refreshments.
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Lucian Andrews
Carrie Hamilton
R. T. Pennington
Better Homes
J. W. Wilson
America
Henry van Dyke
George Washington
Pierce Opens Cafe At McKinney By P. J. Pierce & Sons
P. J. Pierce & Sons buy Palace Cafe fixtures from Sherman and move operations to McKinney. Andrew Pierce will run the new cafe beside the Interurban station as the family relocates. Bob Pierce will manage the existing local cafe.
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Pierce
McKinney
P. J. Pierce & Sons
Sherman
Andrew Pierce
McKinney Cafe
Mr. Pierce
P. J. Pierce & Sons Cafe
Bob Pierce
Creager Maintains Hoover Support in Texas Rally
R B Creager, Texas Republican National Committeeman, declares 80 to 90 percent of Texas Republicans back Herbert Hoover and predicts a solid 26 member Hoover delegation to the national convention in Kansas City. He says Texas will be a two party state, faces no promise to deliver the delegation, and will continue Hoover club organizing despite opposition.
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Dallas
Herbert Hoover
Texas
Hoover
Kansas City
R. B. Creager
C. C. Littleton
Fort Worth
Harry M. Wurzbach
Seguin
Creager
Texas Republicans
Hoover Clubs
Republican
Republican Party of
Masonic Lodge Meeting March 5th
Regular meeting of Lodge No. 167 A F and A M Monday night March 5 in Fellowcraft degree. All members urged to be present. Visiting brothers welcome. Jesse McIver W M.
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Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Jesse McIver
W. M
School Census To Be Taken In March In Whitewright
Fred W. Smith, superintendent of the Whitewright Independent School District, announces a March census for residents ages 7 to 18, including married individuals within that range. Each enrolled person adds 15 dollars to the district’s state money, so every citizen should assist to ensure no one is missed.
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Fred W. Smith
Whitewright Independent School District
Whitewright
Smith
Winner Will Enter State Contest
In the second year sewing class Louise Echols won first place granting entry to the State interscholastic clothing contest in San Antonio in April. Pattie Pritchett took second in the dress presentation. First year sewing will award a similar winner to also travel to the state event with Miss Mac Reed directing the activity.
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Louise Echols
San Antonio
Pattie Pritchett
Mac Reed
Ranger Hickman May Seek Convention Job
Ranger Capt. Tom Hickman of Fort Worth is being pressed by friends to run as sergeant at arms for the June Democratic National Convention in Houston. He previously served with a Texas rodeo group that toured the East and later performed before the English court.
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Austin
Tom Hickman
Fort Worth
Houston
Hickman
Student ties self to fake assault at Stephen F. Austin College
Oscar J. Wilkerson 20 year old Stephen F. Austin College student in Nacogdoches signed a statement with college authorities admitting he bound himself to simulate an attack. He said after staying out late he tied himself up and fell where found, adding he could not explain the motive though he had been ill for days.
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Nacogdoches
Oscar J
Red
Moody Says He Will Seek Second Term
Gov Dan Moody announced to the State Democratic committee that he will run for re election as Texas governor rather than seeking any national office This marked his first official statement confirming his plan despite prior informal backing from friends Moody told supporters not to push resolutions for national positions and sent a letter to Tom O Faulk of Athens outlining his stance
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Austin
State Democratic Committee
Dan Moody
Texas
Moody
Tom O. Faulk
Athens
Hurry Special Combo Offer Ends March 17
On March 17 the combined rate of $1.85 for The White Wright Sun and the Dallas Semi-Weekly Farm News will be withdrawn. The regular rate of $2.25 will then apply. Send or bring $1.85 to The Sun now to join the club.
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Whitewright Sun
Dallas
Farm News
The
Sun
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George Purl
W. L. Thornton
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