Clean Up Week Emphasis Aims at Health Safety and Better Citizenship
The state issues a week long drive March 31 to April 7 led by Governor Texas health and safety departments to improve public health traffic safety fire prevention home life property values and community pride. Whitewright urges citizens and businesses to prepare discarded rubbish for efficient collection to avoid double hauling. F M Echols mayor.
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Texas
State Health Department
State Fire Insurance Department
State Department of Public Safety
Whitewright
F. M. Echols
Pollard Promises Startling Report on Drunk Driving
Tyler Texas officials and the Texas Safety Association committee chair Tom Pollard said a full report on drunken driving will be released in Austin on April 2. He claimed the survey will show more accidents than indictments and convictions of drunken drivers and noted broad cooperation from state and local officers and jurists.
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Austin
Tom Pollard
Tyler
Pollard
Texas Safety Association
AAA Deadlines Announced for Conservation Programs
College Station officials report no further applications for agricultural and range conservation payments under the 1939 AAA program after May 31. The state Agricultural Conservation Association committee also notes March 31 as the final date to file requests for farm reconstitution and designating non general allotment farms, and May 1 as the deadline to apply for the 1940 programs.
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College Station
State Agricultural Conservation Association Committee
Prehistoric Man’s Bite Linked to Modern Toothaches
Dr. Leon R. Kramer told the American Dental Association that prehistoric man fought with teeth and jaws as tools of survival, but shifting to clubs and weapons reduced dental stress. He warned that civilization’s methods lead to weaker teeth and a near universal tooth decay today.
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Baltimore
American Dental Association
Leon R. Kramer
Topeka
Kan
Kramer
Derden to Open Campaign at Washington on the Brazos
State Representative Derden of Marlin will launch his gubernatorial bid with a rally at Washington on the Brazos on March 25. The event runs 8 to 9 p m and will be broadcast on the Texas Quality Network. Derden cites independence declared there 104 years ago as inspiration for a new Texas independence from special interests.
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Houston
Derden of Marlin
Washington
Rotary Talk Highlights Century of Dentistry
Dr. F. D. Layman spoke at the Rotary lunch about a century of dental progress. He noted the 100th anniversary of the first dental college and the first dental association. Visitors from Sherman attended and a series of four lectures in Sherman by the Institute of International Understanding will begin March 26 at the municipal auditorium with tickets at $1.
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F. D. Layman
Rotary Club
United States
Dental Association
Layman
Joe Durning
Sherman Rotary Club
C. R. van de Mark
A. Y. Creager
Carl Nall
Sherman
Whitewright
Institute of International Understanding
Sherman Municipal Auditorium
Revival Services At Methodist Church End Sunday
The revival at the Methodist Church started Thursday night and draws strong attendance. Eight new members join Sunday morning with seven by baptism and one by transfer. Rev Ben Bell preaches on "Highlights in the Ministry of Jesus" and nightly themes include Hunger for Fellowship Suffering for Others Watchful Waiting and Infallible Proofs. The High School Glee Club performs Friday night directed by Daniel Russ. Evening services at 7 30.
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Methodist Church
Ben Bell
Jesus
High School Glee Club
Daniel Russ
Van Zandt Petition Filed For Texas Railroad Post
A petition on behalf of State Senator Olan R. Van Zandt from Tioga Grayson County was delivered to Texas Democratic Chairman E B Germany by Mayor L L Degan and Dr E E Ledbetter. It reports over 1000 signatures and notes Van Zandt not aware of the drive. The filing requires a $100 fee and withdrawal is possible by notifying the state committee.
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Dallas
Olan R. van Zandt
Tioga
Grayson County
Texas Railroad Commission
E. B. Germany
L. L. Degan
E. E. Ledbetter
Degan
State Committee
Schoolman Fails Kidnap of Boy 8 Lone Oak
In Lone Oak an observant school superintendent foiled a kidnapping of 8 year old Donald Walker at Dunn's Creek School. Jesse Miller pursued the car, helping officers capture the suspects. Carl Kelsay faces kidnapping charges, while the woman is not charged.
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Lone Oak
Donald Walker
Donald
Dunn’s Creek School
Jesse Miller
Miller
Deck Walker
Carl Kelsay
Frank Wolfe
Hunt County
Farley Announces for Presidency
Postmaster General James A. Farley declared he will be a Democratic presidential candidate and that his name will be presented to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He avoided questions about FDR’s third term and said he is not in any coalition, while associates spoke of potential alliances to block a third term.
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Boston
James A. Farley
Chicago
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Farley
Democratic National Committee
John Garner
Washington
Employers Must Provide Receipts For Federal Insurance Deductions
The Social Security Act requires employers to give employees receipts for old age and survivors insurance deductions. Effective January 1, 1940, receipts must include employer name, employee name, period covered, and total wages, with a $5 penalty for willful violations. Receipts can be annual or more frequent and are due within two months after the period or upon employment separation.
Final Returns on Soil Setup in Trinity River District
The six county Trinity River watershed district rejected a group soil conservation plan in the March 9 election. Final tabulation shows 985 votes for and 530 against, not reaching the two-thirds requirement. Grayson County narrowly approved 97 to 32, while Wise Denton Montague Cooke and Collin counties rejected the plan. The Denton Elk Fork Soil Conservation District No 510 aimed at drainage control to curb soil erosion. Local farmers cited lack of understanding of benefits as a key reason for the defeat.
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Sherman
Trinity River Watershed
W. O. Teddlie
Grayson County
Wise
Denton
Montague
Cooke
Collin
Denton-Elk Fork
Sunrise Easter Service at Central Christian Church
Arrangements are set for the annual sunrise Easter service at Central Christian Church. The 5 30 a m event features a full program with choirs, solos, scripture readings, an Easter message, and postlude remarks by multiple church and community musicians.
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Christian Church
Brice Home Destroyed by Fire on North Bond Street
The home of Tom Brice on North Bond Street burned Friday at 1 a.m. Strong south winds aided the fire department in saving H. P. Donigan’s property nearby. Brice, away in Dallas, lost the building and household goods with $1,000 and $800 coverage. His nephew W. H. Stockton saved three quilts. Brice plans to rebuild after insurance adjustment.
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Tom Brice
Bond Street
H. P. Donigan
Brice
Dallas
W. H. Stockton
Early Income Tax Returns Show 26 Per Cent Increase
Washington reports early federal income tax totals up 26 percent from last year with $319,090,247 recorded on March 16. Officials note heavier regional reporting pending and credit higher 1939 income levels and first time taxation of state and local government salaries. If March shows similar pace, total could reach about $638,000,000, possibly exceeding budget estimates.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Third Tenant Loan Approved For Sherman Area Farm
Ernest H. Gunn of the farm security administration announced approval of Beverly A. ONeal to buy a 135 acre Whitesboro route 4 farm seven miles southwest of Sherman owned by C R Mullins. ONeal will receive 8989 dollars after title clearance. Gunn also approved a loan of 6737 dollars for Ivan E Vanney of Ethel the first tenant purchaser in the program.
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Ivan E. Vanney
Ethel
1939 Fire Records in Grayson County
The State Fire Insurance Department releases 1939 fire premiums and losses for Grayson County towns. Whitewright shows the lowest loss ratio to premiums. a one year rule would grant Whitewright a 10 percent credit and Denison a 5 percent credit, while other towns incur penalties from 10 to 15 percent.
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Grayson County
State Fire Insurance Department
Whitewright
Denison
Sherman
Whitesboro
van Alstyne Weegverenes
Tom Bean
Whitewright WPA sewing room reaches 26 workers
The Whitewright WPA sewing room operates four years four months with 26 workers, from nine at start to a peak of fifty. Federal funds have paid thousands in salaries, and the room produced over 1 600 garments in early 1940 using 4 002 yards of material. The $1 012.50 payroll funds the project superintendent Miss Mildred Holcomb and local sponsors provide equipment and textiles.
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Whitewright
WPA
Mildred Holcomb
Plans for Roosevelt third-term club form in Texas
The Texas Roosevelt for third term movement announced Saturday is drawing wide support. O. P. Lockhart of Austin, a state Democratic executive committeeman, quoted Bill Logsdon of Mineral Wells saying 75 to 95 percent of voters in Palo Pinto County favored Roosevelt. Logsdon traveled to Austin to join the effort.
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Austin
Texas
O. P. Lockhart
Democratic Executive Committee
Bill Logsdon
Mineral Wells
Palo Pinto County
Roosevelt
Logsdon
Lockhart
Daladier Resigns as France Faces Wartime Government Shakeup
Paul Raynaud aimed to form a new war push government after Edouard Daladier quit amid deputy confidence issues. Daladier resisted reformation as Albert Lebrun urged a new cabinet while Allied action in the German conflict remained hotly debated.
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Paris
Paul Raynaud
Edouard Daladier
France
Daladier
Munich
Germany
Albert Lebrun
Chamber of Deputies
Barmaids Called Hazard In Houston Taverns
Mrs. W. C. Godbey of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union condemns Houston tavern barmaids as “an extra hazard” to young men. She led prayers at a tavern and now campaigns against near high schools, criticizing the attire of barmaids and the lack of protection for the girls.
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Houston
W. C. Godbey
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Godbey
Crusaders
Parity Payments Added to Farm Bill By Senate Vote
The Senate approved a parity payment amendment of 212 million dollars to the farm bill by a 63 to 19 vote. Debate featured Tom Connally and Robert Taft over subsidies and budget concerns, with Taft attacking subsidies and Connally defending them as boosting export and domestic markets. The measure includes funds for surplus disposal and export bonuses, with Senate passage likely and House action expected to sustain changes.
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Senate
Washington
Tom Connally
Texas
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Josh Lee
Dem
Oklahoma
Taft
Congress
Connally
Ohioan
Secretary of Agriculture
House
Negro School Honor Roll Honors Local Students
M. D. Boyd, principal, lists the honor roll for the colored school by grade. First grade includes Douglas Roddy and Marjorie Conley among others. second grade names Clara Freeman and Annie L. Lydia. third grade Annie Ruth Williams and Billy Joe Spratt. fourth grade Dorotha Williams and Lester Conley. fifth grade James Frank Robbins and Colleen Hamilton. sixth grade Hazel Spratt and Frank Cravens. seventh grade Oliver B. Talbert and Georgia Bogar. eighth grade Lucille Bogar and Dennis Robbins Jr. and James Smith.
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M. D. Boyd
The
Colored School
Douglas Roddy
Marjorie Conley
Coleman Wright Jr
Frank Andrews
Marshall Patterson
Clara Freeman
Annie L. Lydia
Annie Ruth Williams
Billy Joe Spratt
Dorotha Williams
Lester Conley
Cathron Freeman
James Frank Robbins
Collene Hamilton
Bellater Spencer
Hazel Spratt
C. L
Fatal Wreck Near Alamo Clears Railroad
A Texas Railroad Commission report on the Alamo crash says the truck crossed in front of an oncoming passenger train, causing the deaths of twenty nine Mexican passengers. The train and truck were said to be lawfully operated with brakes in order, and visibility adequate for three miles. Forty three Mexicans rode the truck. twenty seven died and ten were injured with two cab occupants surviving.
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Austin
Railroad Commission
Alamo
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van Zandt
Rail Commission
Central Christian Church
N. L. Manning
Presbyterian
B. Wrenn Webb
Presbyterian Church
Sarah Kilgree
Music Club
Quartette
Ann LaRoe
E. P. Wootten
First Baptist Church
Old Rugged Cross
High School
Glee Club
Billie Rhom Pennington
Margaret Hanna
Benediction
LeRoy Anderson
Manning
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