Glow Worm School News Recaps Assembly Lecture
The Glow Worm News of the grade school reports Captain Burton of the RCMP gave a lecture in the auditorium with Eskimo life facts and a six year man hunt near the North Pole. High school students attended and guns were passed among faculty and students after Q&A. A play The County Mouse and the City Mouse drew hearty laughter.
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Captain Burton
North Pole
Canada
Burton
Betty Jane Harper
Art exhibit invites to view two purchased paintings
We received photos of our art exhibit funded by ticket sales. The Indian Weaver by Amick and Moonlight on Riviera by Chabanian are on display in our auditorium. J.B.
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Amick
Riviera
Chabanian
J.B
Ambitious Readers Reach Goal Including Two Pupils
Two readers, Azilee Smith and Homer Gray Rountree, have reached the target. Several additional pupils are nearing the required number as the effort continues.
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Azilee Smith
Homer’ Gray Rountree
Local recollections spark playful night talk among groups
In a Sunday night chat, B C H muses about 700 B C and Billy Coy, while C J W wonders if the need is for a girl. A L enjoys a grand evening, D L M hints at Saturday night, and D S D shares delight. O R may link in, A L admires red haired cowboys, H R remains quiet briefly, and the Betsies don aprons to play drop the handkerchief. C M uses a corncob pipe, W R smiles with a new harp, and Mr Manning takes life easy as lads discuss apron wear and games.
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B. C
A. L
O. R
H. R
Betsies
C. M
W. R
Mr. Manning
Betsy Club Chooses Hand Made Apron Prize Winner
Over six weeks the Betsy Club made aprons by hand for a prize display in the seventh grade room. Judges announced Beth Cunningham as the winner after tallying votes from all 23 members. Congratulations to Beth.
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Betsy Club
Beth Cunningham
Beth
Betsy Club Holds Apron Parade and Prize Award
On Monday the Betsy Club hosted an apron parade with prize awards and many photos. Attendees toured Haile's Greenhouse and enjoyed refreshments, ending a cheerful event with no dreary mood.
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Betsy Club
Haile
Assembly program delights with a mice theme
Miss Everheart led the week’s assembly program with a song of Old Folks At Home sung by the entire grade. Billy Ray Harrison presented a reading about mice, followed by Marion My-
Manning Announces Standardized Reading Tests for Grades Five to Seven
Mr Manning states that standardized reading tests will be administered to fifth, sixth, and seventh graders in the very near future. The notice emphasizes upcoming testing across these grade levels and outlines the preliminary plan.
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Manning
Miracle in Fifth Grade Class Surprises Teacher
A fifth grade class experiences a rare day with every pupil present and ready for arithmetic. The teacher, M. H. M., notes the unexpected turnout and preparedness, calling it a small miracle in class.
Whitewright Girls Defeat Trenton in Lopsided 19-1 rout
Tuesday's softball game at home saw Whitewright outplay Trenton. Standout performers were Lornie Taylor and Ruby Caraway for Whitewright, while Petty and Randh led Trenton. Ruby Caraway and Pattie Everheart hit home runs for Whitewright in the 19 to 1 victory.
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Trenton
Lornie Taylor
Ruby Caraway
Petty
Randh
Pattie Everheart
Whitewright
Whitewright boys edge Trenton in tight 4-3 win
Whitewright grammar school defeated Trenton 4-3 after a back and forth game. Leroy Martin and G C Brown leveled the score, Tommy Thornhill hit a sixth inning homer to put Whitewright ahead 3-2, Melvin Fleming added a run in the seventh, and Trenton scored once more in the last inning but fell short.
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Whitewright Grammar School
Trenton Boys
Leroy Martin
G. C. Brown
Tommy Thornhill
Melvin Fleming
Trenton
W. R
Girls softball teams rise with spirited play on map
Ruth Maddux and Gaynelle English lead two lively softball squads during a five week season. Winners entertain losers in a unique rule as scores climb and colors and team names are to be announced. The teams claim rising prominence in the体育.
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Ruth Maddux
Gaynelle English
Unicameral Move Again Gets Setback
Austin reports another defeat for a constitutional amendment to create a unicameral Legislature as the House committee delays hearing until the 120th day, effectively pushing adjournment. The panel's action ends hopes for early consideration and keeps the session open a few days beyond May 10.
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Austin
House
Committee On
Leighton Cornett
Staggering Sam Due Grayson County in Delinquent Taxes
Delinquent Grayson County and state taxes fell by 1 044 71 in the year ending June 30 1939 as 87 91 of taxes were paid before delinquency. Delinquencies total 453 074 51 as of June 30 1938 with efforts to reduce the overdue amount ongoing by Tax Assessor-Collector Collier Yeary and District Attorney R C Slagle Jr. Tax penalties accrue on unpaid taxes with split payment options for certain corporations.
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Sherman
Grayson County
Collier
Yeary
R. C. Slagle Jr
Slagle
Proof of birth dates required for security payments
Dallas. Birth dates must be proven by the Social Security Board for payments above 100 dollars and before pensions. Birth certificates are preferred, baptismal records second best, sworn affidavits from two knowledgeable persons, pre Aug 14, 1935 documents, or old family Bible records are acceptable. Officials warn to avoid age record inaccuracies to prevent payment delays.
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Dallas
Social Security Board
E. L. Tutt
Social Security
Sun Office Sells Typewriter Paper And Ribbons
The Sun offers typewriter paper for sale and carries typewriter ribbons at its office. Exact pricing not listed. Availability noted in local business listings with general stock information.
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Typewriter
Sun Office
The
Sun
Oldest Joke Contest Turns To Texas News And Notes
A Fort Worth columnist shares a mix of local history and regional anecdotes. The piece highlights E. C. Stovall’sSulphur water resort near South Bend, Young County, attracting thousands and offering free baths. It also comments on anti-discrimination bills, price-fixing concerns in Texas, and honors poet Lexie Dean Robertson as state poet laureate. Additional notes cover Grady Owen’s law career in Dallas and ties to Denton and Eastland County.
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Abou
Adem
E. C. Stovall
Graham
South Bend
Young County
Stovall
Big
Texas
House
Abe Mayes
Atlanta
Harold Hankamer
el Paso
Jim Taylor
Kerens
Lexie Dean Robertson
Grady Owen
Dallas
Owen
Denton
Alvin Owsley
United States
Denmark
Inns of Court
London
Eastland County
Pioneering Texas Prosecutor Faces Double Jeopardy Question
A strict Texas district attorney pursued dual charges for robbery and murder in a single incident, a move the Supreme Court later voided as unconstitutional. The record notes his unusual insurance suit win where a farmer, in poor health, died by apparent self-hanging but was ruled accidental, earning double indemnity.
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Texas
Supreme Court
Owen
Influenza Advisory Emphasizes Prevention in Texas
The first week of March recorded 1,000 influenza cases in Texas. Symptoms range from a cold to high fever with back ache, while pneumonia remains a dangerous complication. Bed rest at onset and medical guidance are urged, along with rules to strengthen resistance and prevent spread.
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Texas
Killing Over Soil Blowing Sparks Murder Charge at Cotton Center
J. C. White, a 45 year old Hale County farmer, was shot once in the chest after an argument over soil blowing from one farm to another near Cotton Center. Bill Moody, 51, surrendered and was charged with murder. authorities say Moody turned over a pistol with one round fired. Putna Monastery in Romania traces to Stephen the Great before Columbus.
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Plainview
J. C. White
Hale County
Cotton Center
O. R. Martine
Bill Moody
Martine
Moody
White
Blackboard Betty Harbors Skin That Holds Written Marks
In Bangor Maine Betty Cowing can imprint words on her back with a blunt tool and leaves red welts that persist for 20 to 30 minutes. The marks fade to normal skin though no pain is felt. Her mother discovered the talent after a slap caused visible welts. Betty, a commercial school student, recalls past camp tales of writing on her skin and notes her heart is on her right side.
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Bangor
Maine
Betty Cowing
Betty
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