Whitewright Notes 1915 Denison Trip and Local Events
Whitewright items report Denison Chamber of Commerce road committee meeting with C B Bryant and others, PTA prize drive for trash cleanup, two local house fires, and a range of social events. Includes political notes on Hoover and local election activity, birthday parties, theatre and business moves, and mayoral year in review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Bryant
W. P. Vaughn
T. H. Sears
J. W. Davidson
T. E. Barbee
Denison
Good Roads Committee
Denison Chamber of Commerce
Parent-Teacher Association
J. M. McMillin
W. A. Hamilton
S. C. Horton
Gowdy
Walnut Streets
J. C. Parsons
Enna Montgomery
Dallas
Ott Lackey
South Bend Street
W. L. Mangrum
Elizabeth May
R. S. Morehead
W. P. Cameron
A. H. Davis
Davis Bros
Bob Sears
Claud Truett
W. H. King
Sherman
J. M. Binkley
Epting Accepts Madill First Baptist Pastorate
Rev W J Epting who has pastored the local Baptist church for nine years accepts a call to lead the First Baptist Church of Madill Oklahoma. Mrs H T Atterberry entertained last Wednesday with a leap year party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
Government Vocational School
Wiley Cato
Pilot Grove
Sam McMillin
L. LaRoe & Co
Looney Robbins
Leonard
LaRoe
F. M. Echols
W. J. Epting
The
Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of
Madill, Oklo
H. T. Atterberry
Lawyer Fined for Insurance Case Fee
Parker V. Lucas a Dallas attorney was fined 500 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail after Judge William H. Atwell found him guilty of taking more than the legal fee in a war risk insurance claim. He was indicted for soliciting about 1735 dollars from Mary Lee Woods administrator of Harry Lee Woods estate over a 10000 policy. The law sets a 10 dollar maximum fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Parker
Harry Lee Woods
Grocer Clerk Paid 2500 in Blackmail in Washington
A grocer clerk, James Slugher of Washington, told police he paid extortionists 2500 over 18 months under threats to his life. He said he spent nearly all savings and survived on minimal means. Two men are under arrest as investigators pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Slugher
West Texas Judge Urges Husband's Dominion at Home
LES AKERS commenting on home life and gender roles notes that a Western judge advocates the husband as master at home while the wife manages children and home life. He satirically reflects on marriage, divorce trends, changing fashions, and the idea of independence versus tradition.
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West
Texas
Fashin
Census Bureau
Washington
Wimmen
Reno
Land of the
Mar
East Texan Plea for Peace Health and Prosperity in 1932
Les Akers of East Texas expresses a hopeful message for a united region. He wishes peace health and prosperity for every East Texan regardless of marital status wealth or social standing. He notes that many face heavy thoughts while others lack guidance as a new year begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Akers
East Texas
Help Extended Needy Shows Huge Increase
In 1931, aid to the poor in 81 cities rose fourfold from 1929 levels. Public and private relief agencies spent over 167 million dollars, far above 42.37 million in 1929, per Russell Sage Foundation figures relayed by Ralph O. Hurlin. The analyst forecast further winter increases with a March peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russell Sage Foundation
Ralph O. Hurlin
Department of Statistics
Hurlin
Defining Economy and Virtue in Thrift
The Kansas Banker argues thrift and frugality are virtuous when used wisely not as stinginess. Conserving is not hoarding and saving is not merely doing without. True economy involves prudent spending rather than harsh frugality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Banker
Selling counterfeit state cigaret tax stamps charged
Charges filed against Felix Montgomery Salas for using and selling counterfeit state cigaret tax stamps. Texas Ranger J. P. Huddleston said about $300 worth of fraudulent stamps were sold in Denison and Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Felix Montgomery Salas
Texas Ranger
J. P. Huddleston
Denison
Engraved and Printed Wedding Invitations Advertised
The Sun promotes engraved and printed wedding invitations and announcements for use in ceremonies and ceremonies, highlighting custom designs and availability through its service.
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Whitewright
Whitewright Lumber Coke
Britain
Bateman
Illinois
Feura Akers
Minnie Akers
Edna Ferber
America
H. V. Skaggs
Van
Cardus
R. B. Nall
Sherman, Texas
Gladiola
Texas Panhandle
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