Whitewright Bank Reopens Under Federal Moratorium Rules
The First National Bank of Whitewright reopened Wednesday after a March 3 closure under state and national moratoria. It began amid a nationwide phased reopening to distribute currency, with sound-condition criteria guiding which banks could resume operations. Deposits surpassed withdrawals by over $9,000 as residents resumed regular banking.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
First National Bank of
Federal Reserve
Roosevelt
Whitewright
Death takes James T. McCarty at 51 in Whitewright area
James T. McCarty well known farmer northeast of town died suddenly Tuesday morning of a heart attack. He lived near Whitewright for years and spent the last decade on the Harper farm. Funeral services were held at Westminster Baptist Church with Rev. Snider officiating, burial at Elm Grove Cemetery, R. R. Waldo directed arrangements.
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James T. McCarty
McCarty
Whitewright
Harper Farm
Westminster Baptist Church
Snider of
McKinney
Elm Grove Cemetery
R. R.waldo
School Child Injured by Auto Near Whitewright Orangeville
Ruth Garland nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Silas Garland was badly hurt Friday afternoon when struck by a car driven by Miss Bramlett of Greenville on the Whitewright Orangeville highway. She sustained a broken leg and severe bruises and was rushed to a Sherman hospital after receiving first aid from a local physician.
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Ruth
Silas Garland
Whitewright
Orangeville
Miss Bramlett
Greenville
Sherman Hospital
Bramlett
Orangeville School
Theatre Fire in Mexico Kills 41, Injures 70
A Hidalgo Theatre fire in Ahualulco near Guadalajara killed 41 and left 70 injured when a high tension wire short circuited during a film showing. Panic caused trampling and electrocution as spectators rushed for exits.
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Guadalajara
Mexico
Ahualulco
Hidalgo Theatre
3.2 Per Cent Beer Bill Passes House
The House passed the Cullen 3.2 percent beer bill by 316 to 97 and sent it to the Senate. It legalizes beer up to 3.2 percent weight, imposes a $5 per barrel tax and a $1000 license, retains dry-state restrictions, allows sale in territories, and applies Volstead penalties. Several Democrats voted for and against. one vacancy.
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Washington
New House
Senate
Roosevelt
Congress
Rainey
District of Columbia
Tree Pruning Service Free To Citizens
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company workers in Whitewright offer free tree pruning to aid property owners. W. W. Dossey, district wire chief, says trained employees prune to protect wires without harming tree health and will advise even when wires are not involved.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Whitewright
W. W. Dossey
Southwestern Bell Telephone
Dossey
Revival Services At Central Christian Church
Revival services at Central Christian Church continue through Sunday led by evangelist Edward D. Hamner of Dallas. Friday night focuses on Shall We Lick Liquor or Let Liquor Lick Us with audience questions answered during each service. Hamner spoke at a grammar school chapel Thursday and will address the high school Friday morning.
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Central Christian Church
Edward D. Hamner
Dallas
Hamner
Grammar School
Largest ornamental wrought iron gates set in Los Angeles park
The Forest Memorial Park in Los Angeles displays four gates claimed as the world’s largest ornamental wrought iron gates. At 25 feet high and 80 feet wide they exceed Buckingham Palace gates, using over 16 tons of bar iron and roller bearing hinges allowing opening with a fingertip.
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Forest Memorial Park
Los Angeles
Buckingham Palace
London
Inventor Hull Introduces Pedal-Free Brake Accelerator
Harry E. Hull of Washington has invented a combination brake and accelerator that eliminates the need to lift the foot from the pedal. The device integrates both controls into a single unit for automobile use.
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Harry E. Hull
Washington
Record Coldest Natural Temperature Near Equator
A reading of one hundred fifty degrees below zero was recorded ten miles above the equator, marking the coldest natural temperature ever recorded.
Tennessee Storm Death Toll is 34
A tornado across Tennessee left 34 dead and about 200 injured with widespread destruction. Cities named include Nashville Pruden Lebanon Kingsport Harrogate Rogersville Oswego and Mill Point, with Pruden's 400 homes destroyed and water works pumping station damaged forcing water trucking.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Mississippi River
Arkansas
Missouri
Cumberland Mountains
Pruden
Tennessee-Kentucky
Lebanon
Kinksport
Cumberlands
Bellwood
Harrogate
Rogersville
Oswego
Millpoint
Walter Lee Dies at 47 on Wade Sears Farm
Walter Lee, aged 47, died at his home on the Wade Sears farm north of town from pneumonia. He is survived by his widow and six children. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Hancock of Bells were held Friday at the Kentuckytown Baptist Church with burial at Vittitoe Cemetery. Italy has reduced its war and navy appropriations for the coming year.
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Walter Lee Files
Wade Sears
Bells
Sears Farm
Kentuckytown Baptist Church
Hancock
Vittitoe
Moore Furniture Stock Sold to Local Hardware Firm
Manning Clark Meador, Whitewright, buys Lloyd Moore furniture stock and moves it into their store creating a combined hardware and furniture operation. Fixtures were rearranged, prices marked down, walls removed for a street view, and the display area expanded to show thousands of items. The firm touts the largest stock for a town of Whitewright’s size and expects added community value.
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Whitewright
Manning, Clark & Meador
Smith Reelected For Tenth Year
Fred W. Smith was unanimously reelected Whitewright schools superintendent for 1933 34 at a Monday board meeting. He will begin his tenth year next term as state funds are expected to decrease and salaries reduce accordingly. The district plans continued debt avoidance and cash basis budgeting with cuts if needed.
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Whitewright
Fred W. Smith
Smith
Contracts Awarded For Pauper Burial Services In Grayson County
In the Grayson County county commissioners court on March 7 an agreement for pauper burial over the next two years was set with undertakers. Grayson County will cover adult funeral costs including casket hardware lining grave marker and underwear totaling 16.85 with 2.50 extra if a robe is used. Children's funerals list casket prices from 7.45 to 16.45 depending on length. Ambulance service carries a minimum of 2 dollars for up to five miles and 0.15 per mile thereafter. Undertaking firms named: Van Alstyne-Yoder & Company Levy Fox. Whitewright R R Waldo. Denison Verne W Murray and George Shields. Whitesboro G T Summy. Sherman S L Talley and Daniel Scott Funeral Home. The page then contains a non sequitur medical ad and a goats joke from the Portland Oregonian.
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County Commissioners’ Court
Grayson County
van Alstyne—Yoder & Company
L. K. Fox
Whitewright
R. R. Waldo
Denison
Verne W. Murray
George Shields
Whitesboro
G. T. Summy
Sherman
S. L. Talley
Daniel Scott Funeral Home
Stocks and Bonds Rally On Market Opening
New York reports one of the most brilliant recoveries in security prices as stocks surge to and beyond prior highs. Bonds rise sharply with many issues up, and the standard price average for 60 domestic corporations records its sharpest advance in history. Commodity markets follow, with wheat corn and oats up the daily limits and cotton rising from the holiday close.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
United States
New York Exchange
Children Warned Not To Fly Kites Near Power Lines
Texas Louisiana Power Company manager Clyde Craig warns parents and teachers to curb kite flying near electric wires. He cites injuries from copper kite strings and advise reporting tangled kites for removal, urging observers to stop children from climbing poles or poking at wires.
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Clyde Craig
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
Craig
Panhandle
Whitewright
Ex-Governor Erickson Named Walsh Senate Successor
Helena Montana John E Erickson former governor is appointed to the late Thomas J Walsh Senate seat by successor Frank A Cooney after resigning as governor. Erickson born in Stoughton Wisconsin entered politics in 1920 as Montana Democratic central chair and now marks his seventieth birthday.
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Helena
Mont
United States
Montana
John E. Erickson
Erickson
Frank A. Cooney
Missoula
Senate
Thomas J. Walsh
Stoughton
Wis
Democratic Central Committee
Japan Buys Scrap Metal in New York for 100000 Tons
Japan contracted for 100000 tons of scrap metal in New York as part of a large modern metal operation. The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the substantial quantity and industry need.
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Japan
New York
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wild Brahma Bull To Be Ridden At Free Rodeo Here
Otto Russell says a wild brahma bull will be ridden at the free Monday rodeo during the monthly trades day program. Spectators will see a thrilling display as cowhands attempt to stay with the wild beast and riders must escape the arena fence if they fail.
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Otto Russell
the Sun
Fort Worth
Russell
Whitewright
Sidney Young
Mr. Young
D. A. Ray
Economy Bill Passed by Senate in 62 to 13 Vote
The Senate approved the administration’s $500 million economy bill after rejecting major amendments. The measure would allow the President to cut payments to veterans and federal salaries and now returns to the House for minor Senate changes. Roll call shows 62 voting for and 13 against with several named Democrats and Republicans opposing.
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Washington
Senate
House
White House
Clark
Long
McCarran
McGill
Borah
Couzens
Dickinson
Frazier
Hatfield
Nye
Patterson
Robinson
Indiana
Steinar
Par ent-Teacher Officers Elected At Grammar School Meeting
The Par ent-Teacher Association held its regular meeting at the grammar school on Tuesday night. Programs featured music and papers on child health and education, then a business session elected Mrs. Ross May as president and eight others to key posts including vice presidents, secretaries, parliamentarian, and treasurer.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Newton Manning
Gertrude Schooling
Guy Hamilton
Tommie Chenoweth
Margaret Boone
Marjorie Nell Blanton
Ross May
Ray Manning
J. A. Yeager
Grover Stateville
B. W. Newman
Rham Pennington
C. B. Bryant Jr
H. P. Donigan
First English Beheading Executed by Beheading in 1076
The article notes that the first execution by beheading in England occurred in the year 1076. It records this historical milestone with emphasis on the method and date.
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England
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Sumners
Johnson
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Lanham
McFarlane
Blanton
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Strong
U. S. Treasury
William H. Woodin
the Treasury
Treasury
Christian Church
Walter Lee
Italy
Portland Oregonian
Given Walsh
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