Judge J H Davis Declines Governorship and Endorses Davidson
Sulphur Springs judge J H Davis announces he will not run for governor due to klan associations. He cites klan restraint and support for Lynch Davidson whose opening prohibition stand he endorses. Davis notes Bailey and Blaylock’s anti prohibition stance and aims to block any klansman from a state race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H
Cyclone) Davis
Sulphur Springs
Austin
Texas
Lynch Davidson
Coolidge Defers on World Court Terms in Aide’s View
President Coolidge says the United States should not further explain the terms for joining the world court. The Senate reservations stand as the clear statement of intent, making any outside pressure unnecessary. The White House also announced Minister Hugh Gibson will lead the American delegation to a Geneva disarmament preliminary conference, with support from Rear Admirals Jones and Long, Brig. Gen. Harry A. Smith, and one other general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
United States
Senate
League of Nations
League Council
White House
Hugh Gibson
Geneva
Hilary P., Jones
Andrew Long
Harry A. Smith
Grayson Republicans Plan Primary Ticket in Grayson County
Sherman March 24. Grayson County Republicans announce a county ticket for the first primary under the Terrell law. The county committee is led by Charles Knapp of Sherman and includes W H Echols George E Copley J K Fairley W H King O T Williams S W Senor M Ss Chambers and J T Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Grayson County
Grayson
Texas
Republican Executive Committee
Charles Knapp
W. H. Echols
George E. Copley
J. K. Fairley
Denison
W. H. King
Whitewright
O. T. Williams
Gunter
S. W. Senor
Whitesboro
M. Ss. Chambers
J. T. Bryant
Pottsboro
J. R. Oliver Plans Ton Litter Contest Entry
J. R. Oliver a local swine breeder will enter the 1926 ton litter contest of the Texas Ton Litter Club. The contest, sponsored by Texas A M College with the Texas Swine Breeders Association, invites all Texas hog owners. Litters born between January 1 and May 25 are eligible with nominations due within fifteen days after farrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Oliver
Texas Ton Litter Club
Oliver
Texas A. & M. College
Texas Swine Breeders’ Association
Texas
C. C. Morris
Sherman
A. L. Ward
College Station
Cousin of Local Teacher Named Poet Laureate of Kentucky
Miss Susie Noe, principal of a grammar school, notes in the Lexington Herald that her cousin, Dr. J. T. C. Noe of the University of Kentucky, has been named poet laureate of Kentucky. The piece includes a poem about Daniel Boone and the cemetery monument in Frankfort, Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Noe
Lexington
J. T. C. Noe
University of
Daniel Boone
Dr. Noe
Kentucky
Sting
Texas Quarantines Wild Cotton Area Over Weevil Threat
Texas officials declare a quarantine on Arizona wild cotton regions after entomologists identify a boll weevil labeled the worst pest of cotton. Commissioner Geo B Terrell and entomologist R E McDonald report the insect thrives in extreme heat and cold, damages domestic cotton by attacking bolls, and they seek federal action.
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Austin
Arizona
Texas Department of Agriculture
Geo. B. Terrell
Federal Agricultural Board
R. E. McDonald
B. R. Coad
United States Department of Agriculture
Tucson
Desire For Old Suit Leads to Man's Arrest
Harry C. Burnett former Childress County Clerk is arrested on forty two indictments charging embezzlement of twenty five thousand two hundred fifty dollars. He was found working in a railroad shop in Klamath Falls Oregon under the name Harry Johnson. A letter requesting the suit be sent to a New Mexico nephew was intercepted and a package was redirected to that nephew before Burnett retrieved it. The old blue serge remains at his Childress home.
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Childress
Harry C. Burnett
John B. Compton
Wyatt Smith
Klamath Falls
Ore
Burnett
Harry Johnson
New Mexico
Compton
Smith
Brothers Reunite at State Penitentiary in Neosho
In Neosho Missouri March, George Underhill and Earl Underhill join six other prisoners at the State penitentiary for a reunion under one roof after years. Ernest Underhill serves life for murder, Wilbur Underhill for highway robbery, while George faces five years and 23 to four years for burglary and larceny. Earl was brought to testify in a case and is now serving a sentence.
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Neosho
March Brothers
George Underhill
Earl Underhill
Ernest Underhill
Wilbur Underhill
Earl
Ernest
Rangers Win First Ball Game of Season
The Rangers baseball team opened their season with a 10 to 2 win at Bonham last Friday. Bailey powered a three base hit with McMurry Bradley and Coffman also standout hitters. Local fans traveled to Bonham and the team is in good shape for the season with a 4 pm Friday home game against Bonham upcoming.
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Rangers
Bonham
Bailey
McMurry
Bradley
Coffman
Ranger
Spindle
Blanton
R. F
Bridge Party Honors Miss Louise LaRoe in West Whitewright
Miss Katherine Vaughn hosted a Tuesday bridge party at her West Whitewright home for Miss Louise LaRoe. Pink and orchid decor framed four games, with Mrs. Gomer May winning high score and Miss Carrie Hamilton taking the cut prize. Hostess and guests included Mrs. W. P. Vaughn and Miss Jerry Johnson, with visitors Mrs. John Hayden of Durant and Miss Artie Young of Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise LaRoe
Robert Bailey Mack
Frederick
Okla
Emmet Penn
Penn
T. E. Barbee
J. W. McMurry
J. L. Boone
T. E. Sears
John Philip
Bessie Joe Barbee
Sarah Everheart
Sherman
Nora Bryant
Alice In Wonderland
Louise
Katherine Vaughn
West Whitewright
Gomer May
Carrie Hamilton
W. P. Vaughn
Jerry Johnson
Fort Worth
John Hayden
Durant
Artie Young
Draft Promised Cash After Thirty Years In Bond City
A draft dated December 31 1897 drawn on Sedalia National Bank for 1.50 payable to J W Gross was found in a courthouse desk by QO Couch and turned over to Olvin W Gross assistant cashier at First National Bank. The draft was sent for collection and paid promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia National Bank
Sedalia
St. Louis
Merchants la Cleche
J. W. Gross
Gross
Court House
A Bit of Texas History and Statehood Timeline
Narrative outlines Texas history from Spanish claim to Confederate secession and postwar readmission. Traces shifts of sovereignty through Spain France and United States treaties, 1800 1806 1809, revolution 1835 1836, annexation 1848, secession 1861, and restoration 1865.
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Spain
France
United States
Florida
Mexico
Republic of Texas
Texas
Union
Confederate States of America
Confederacy
From street urchin to oil executive Blaine Johnston’s rise
Blaine Johnston once barefooted in Whitewright is now general production superintendent at Crown Central Petroleum in Houston earning 10000 dollars annually. He lived with his parents in East Whitewright and began as a laborer in Spindle Top Beaumont before climbing to executive status. His parents reside in Pasadena Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Blaine Johnston
Crown Central Petroleum Corporation of Houston
Johnston
R. C., Johnston
East Whitewright
Dillard Carr
Beaumont
Pasadena
Texas
Two young men held on auto theft indictments in Sherman
Two local men were arrested by city officers and jailed in Sherman on grand jury indictments for the theft of J. H. Waggoner's automobile reported near the Methodist Church a few weeks prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
J. H. Waggoner
Heinz Sample Event At Davidson & Barbee Store
Next Saturday to the store Davidson & Barbee invites you and friends to enjoy delicious Heinz samples. A Heinz representative will explain how 57 Varieties are made and their uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinz
Heinz Company
Davidson & Barbee
Mr Clyde Gee Weekend Guest at Greenville Hosts
Mr Clyde Gee and Mrs Gee of Greenville were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs F W Smith. Mr Gee serves as superintendent of Greenville public schools.
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Clyde Gee
Greenville
F. W. Smith
Gee
The
Greenville Public Schools
Local Confederate Memorial Coin Contest Nominees Named
Several young ladies an ex service man and veterans along with graduates of the High School and grammar school are named candidates. The window at the Postoffice Confectionery shows standings and other information where votes can be cast.
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Postoffice Confectionery
MRS Henry and Mrs Noel Return From Belcherville After Funeral
Mrs W A Henry and Mrs Earl Noel return to Belcherville from here after attending the funeral of their mother Mrs Albina Medearis who died suddenly Sunday night a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Henry
Earl Noel
Belcherville
Albina Medearis
Watkinses Welcome Boy As Groesbeck Birth Article
Mr and Mrs Lois Watkins of Groesbeck announce the birth of a fine boy on March 18. Mrs Watkins is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Ross of this place. The father arrived Friday for a visit with his son and wife at the home of her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Watkins
Groesbeck
Altus Man Returns After Visiting Ill Mother
Grover Hardcastle of Altus Oklahoma returns home after spending days by his mother Mrs W B Hardcastle’s bedside at her home southwest of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Hardcastle
Altus
Okla
W. B. Hardcastle
Tacquard Moves to Lacy Residence in Northwest Whit Wright
F G Tacquard relocates to the Lacy residence in Northwest Whitewright, replacing the prior occupants Fred W Smith and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Tacquard
Lacy
Northwest
Whitewright
Fred W. Smith and
Miss Geraldine Johnson Visits Fort Worth Relative
Miss Geraldine Johnson of Fort Worth is visiting her grandmother Mrs. W. P. Vaughn and other relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Johnson
Fort Worth
W. P. Vaughn
An Arizona Cowboy at Klondike Students Friday Night
A four act comedy drama titled An Arizona Cowboy will be staged at the grammar school Friday night by students from Klondike school. Admission is 15 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike School
New York Senate Defeats State Dry Measure 27 to 24
The Jenks Wales bill to restore state prohibition enforcement failed 27 to 24 in the New York Senate. Five Republican senators broke ranks with their party to join 22 Democratic opponents, blocking the measure that required 26 votes to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senate
Albany
N. Y
Smith
New York City
Sunday School Baseball Team to Begin Practice
The Christian and Baptist Sunday schools have elected Ed LaRoe as manager of their baseball team and will begin practice soon. The team plans to play once another team is organized, continuing Whitewright’s summer tradition of three games weekly that draws local fans and channels seasonal enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian and Baptist
Ed LaRoe
Whitewright
Short Evangelistic Meeting at Central Christian Church
Beginning Wednesday night March 31 and continuing over Easter Sunday R C Brown and J E Montgomery of Texas Christian University Fort Worth will work with Whitewright Christians to lift spirits and seek souls Brown speaks Wednesday on What Seek Ye Montgomery topics include The Master is Come and Calleth for Thee What Manner of Man is He The Hour is Come The Gospel of the Open Tomb What Will You Do With Jesus One of the Greatest Sins of This Day and Generation Soul stirring music will mark each service inviting all to attend and enjoy. A E Major announces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Brown
J. E. Montgomery
Fort Worth
Whitewright
Jesus
Birthday feast surprises J M Sturdivant at home
Last Friday, J M Sturdivant turned fifty seven but did not notice until his wife reminded him. At noon he arrived home to find dinner ready with several friends present including Dr and Mrs Ross R May and Mr and Mrs M D Oliver joining the family for the surprise birthday meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Sturdivant
Mr. Sturdivant
Ross R. May
M. D. Oliver
Visits by Mangrum family and Burleson students
Mrs W L Mangrum and her daughter Mrs Shay Gray and Miss Mary Johnson visited in Greenville Friday afternoon. They were accompanied home by Loren Mangrum and Lester Short, students at Burleson College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Mangrum
Shay Gray
Mary Johnson
Greenville
Loren Mangrum
Lester Short
Burleson College
Gordon and Dunagan Quartet to Broadcast Friday Night
The Gordon and Dunagan quartet will present a program on KFPM Greenville Friday evening starting at nine. The singers’ radio performances are popular with a number of radio enthusiasts who will tune in Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon & Dunagan
KFPM
Greenville
Dyer & Jones Managers Meet at Celina The Celina store hosts luncheon following a monthly meeting
R. P. Childress, manager of Dyer Jones drug store, attended the monthly meeting of the eight stores operated by the firm. The gathering was held in Celina last Thursday and guests included Robert A. Jones, Celina store manager, at a luncheon.
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R. P. Childress
Dyer & Jones
Celina
Robert A. Jones
Methodist Missionary Society Sets Spring Sale Date
The Methodist Missionary Society announces a date change for the Spring Sale from March 27 to Saturday April 8. The event features useful articles and goods for sale with food on offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Missionary Society
Fleming Leaves for Two-Week Visit in Glen Rose
J. R. Fleming departed Friday for a two week stay in Glen Rose. The trip aims to visit local sites and conduct routine activities during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Fleming
Glen Rose
Memorial Coin To Be Awarded Here In Whitewright
The Whitewright Chamber of Commerce hosts a voting contest for the Confederate Memorial Half Dollar Texas No 35. Proceeds fund Whitewright’s contribution to the Stone Mountain memorial. Tickets: 1000 for 10 cents, 5000 for 25 cents, 15000 for 50 cents, 50000 for $1.00. Contest ends March 31 with several nominees listed in the Postoffice Confectionery window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Stone Mountain
United States
Whitewright
Whitewright Chamber of Commerce
Postoffice Confectionery
Whitewright Seniors Present Cupid at Vassar at School Auditorium
The Whitewright High School senior class play Cupid at Vassar was staged Friday in the auditorium as part of year end exercises coached by Mrs. Lucian Andrews. The production drew praise for its polished performance and efficiency of the school’s program.
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Whitewright High School
Vassar
Lucian Andrews
Fred W. Smith
Leon Hampton
Sherman
Clara Bell Pritchett
High School
Whitesboro
Whitewright
Refreshme
Johnson
Play Friday Night at the Grammar School
A four act comedy drama An Arizona Cowboy will be presented at the grammar school auditorium Friday night March 26 by a cast from the Klondike school. Special music fills the program advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grammar School
Klondike School
Revival at Marvin Church Near Town
Rev. E. L. Wright of Bells conducts a revival at Marvin Methodist Church four miles northeast of town, with services continuing through Easter Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Wright
Bells
Marvin Methodist Church
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Davidson
Grayson Republicans
Austin College Poachers
Wolfe City
Leonard
Bridge Party
Central Christian Church
High School News
Marvin Church
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