Methodist Revival Opens Sunday at Whitewright Church
A revival meeting begins Sunday March 31 at Whitewright Methodist Church. Rev G P McCollom of Farmersville will preach at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with nightly services at 7 45 p m. The pastor C W Dennis invites all Christians and unsaved people to attend starting Sunday morning Sunday school at 10 a m.
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Whitewright Methodist Church
G. P. McCollom
Farmersville
McCollom
Rev. McCollom
Pecan Gap
Brother McCollum
Whitewright
C. W. Dennis
Roosevelt Finds G. O. P. Senators Save Him Money
Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt revealed budgeting facts in a radio talk noting that when the President invites senators for meals he pays if all guests are of one party. She cited a recent luncheon for all new Democratic Senators and an evening reception for Democratic House members where he personally paid.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Democratic House
Denison Woman Beaten by Home Intruders for $15
Mrs. Don Freels a 65 year old invalid was attacked by two intruders who entered her home, demanded money, beat her causing her to flee to the yard. They fled with $15. two suspects were arrested locally and two in Dallas.
Montgomery Agency Receives 1934 Certificate of Distinction
The S. H. Montgomery Insurance Agency of Whitewright Texas earned the Texas Board of Insurance Commissioners 1934 certificate of distinction for the lowest fire loss ratio among eligible local agencies in Whitewright. The certificate bears the Fire Insurance Commissioner Raymond S. Mauk’s name and D 1st day of March 1935.
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S. H. Montgomery Insurance Agency
Texas Board of Insurance Commissioners
Fire Insurance Department
S. H. Montgomery
Whitewright
Texas
A. D
Raymond 5
Mauk
A Little Fellow Follows Me Poem Theme
A cautious speaker describes a younger reflection following his example in every action and choice. He vows to set a good path through summer sun and winter snow, knowing the child imitates him and will become like him. The piece emphasizes personal responsibility and role modeling for a youth.
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Detroit Free
Class in Hygiene Organized by Red Cross Nurse
A health and hygiene class was organized Monday by Miss Edna Druliner Grayson County Red Cross nurse at a women’s meeting in the Ladd building. The course runs 9 to 11 a m every Monday for ten weeks with enrollment ending Monday. Furniture donated by the American Legion and merchants. Miss Druliner will examine children brought by parents to the health center room at 11 a m Monday for children not examined in schools.
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Edna Druliner
Grayson County Red Cross
Ladd
Druliner
The
American Legion and Merchants
Miss Druliner
Cole & Davis Company
Plans Completed To Operate Huge Work Program
Miami report says Roosevelt and Hopkins approved a new public works plan with 100000 students in college work relief, white collar and unemployed women aid, continued civilian conservation, and low cost housing. It emphasizes an orderly rollout, no sudden plunge, and Congress final approval pending.
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Miami
Fla
Roosevelt
Harry L. Hopkins
FERA
Congress
Dust Storm Tales and Rural Surprises Across Kansas
A Kansas dust storm slows dawn by an hour with two block visibility. Farmers report mud eggs, barrels blown across yards, a salesman pushing cars, a fainting resident, and animals distressed by dust as residents endure windy, gritty conditions.
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Tahora
Kansas
Tohoka
Fire Destroys Nicholson Home in East Whitewright
Fire of unknown origin engulfed the Nicholson residence about 8:30 Saturday night. The two story home and a servant house were destroyed, a sheet iron garage damaged, and a nearby tent cottage slight damaged. Insurance values totaled several thousand dollars.
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Nicholson
Clarence Woosley
Trenton
S. E. Jones
Texas Senator Fears Rayburn Bill Hurts State Utility Control
Senator Olan R. Van Zandt urges public protest against the Rayburn bill, arguing it would give the Federal Power Commission and Federal Trade Commission authority to regulate about 95 percent of Texas gas and electricity, including rates and extensions. He warns Congress could dehorn the Texas utility commission if the measure passes.
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Austin
Olan R. van Zandt
van Zandt
Congress
Rayburn
Bonham District
State Utility Commission
State Railroad Commission
Texas
Washington
Texas Relief Commission to Withdraw Farm Families from General Aid
The Texas Relief Commission plans to shift needy farm families from general relief to a rural rehabilitation program. Families would receive no aid beyond credit advances as landlords must waive crop claims to continue. Officials say 35 to 50 percent of relief cases are farm families, with 100000 cases moved to rural rehabilitation.
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Austin
Texas Relief Commission
FE. A. Baugh
State Relief Commission
Relief Commission
Val M. Keating
Grammar School Notes Highlight School Recital and Activities
Grammar School notes describe a joint recital at the grammar school auditorium Thursday at 7 30 p m by Mrs J D Estes and Miss Tommie Chenoweth with acting readings and a special dance by Bettye Nell Yeager. It also notes Miss Edna Druliner's inspirational assembly talk, a mumps absence, faculty theater visit to Southmayd, and health project prize winners. Clyde Russell’s omission in last week's report is corrected noting he scored the only points in the Van Alstyne game.
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J. D. Estes
Tommie Chenoweth
Grammar School
Whitewright
Sherman
Bettye Nell Yeager
Clyde Russell
van Alstyne
Clyde
Tom Bean to host Leonard in Sunday practice game
The 1935 Tom Bean nine open the season with a Sunday practice game against Leonard in Leonard. A return game will be played at Tom Bean Park next Sunday. A new grand stand with 400 seats has just been completed at the Bean park.
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Tom Bean
Beaners
Leonard Nine
Leonard
J. W. Johnson
Tom Bean Park
Texas pension ballot plan approved by House
The Texas House approved a constitutional amendment plan for an August 24 vote on an old age pension. A single restriction limits monthly pension to $30 and aid would go to those 65 or older, with no felonies, under $2,000 in property, and ten years of Texas residence.
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Austin
House
Senate
Texas
Congress
Back to Farm Move Helps Grayson County Families
About 200 Grayson County families are rehabilitated this month under the Federal rural habilitation program at a cost of roughly 87.50 each. They receive homes, 20 to 40 acres, a team, cow, implements and seed with repayment over years, aiming to restore self respect and reduce poverty. Around 1,600 families statewide are employed on unfinished county relief projects, about 40 percent of open relief cases.
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Grayson County
Dust Storm Over Whitewright Shuts In Air Traffic
A dust laden wind swept Whitewright and surrounding areas with visibility reduced to blocks in places. The storm, following Midwest dust events, was hailed as the worst in history, driven by rich topsoil from Kansas Colorado Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle.
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Whitewright
Kansas
Colorado
Oklahoma
Texas Panhandle
West Texas
Midwest
Whitewright High to Send Teams to A and M College
Three judging teams from Whitewright High School will travel to A and M College in College Station on April 15 to compete in state contests. Teams will be selected by W. S. Cunningham through elimination contests. Events include livestock judging, dairy cattle judging, and terracing.
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Whitewright High School
A. and M. College
College Station
W. 5S. Cunningham
Penalty Soon To Be Attached To Auto License Fee
Sherman officials announce a 20 percent penalty for renewing auto licenses on April 2 and later. The tax office will stay open to midnight April 1 if needed. Affidavits of no use since April 1 allow renewal without the penalty. About 5 000 cars remain to be registered in five days. no plates Sunday. 250 tags issued Tuesday.
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Holloway
House panel trims pension bill 50 dollar annuity cap
Washington The House Ways and Means Committee struck out the 100 dollar a month option for old age annuities for those 65 or older. It kept a voluntary section with a 50 dollar monthly limit and indicated a probable reconsideration as the bill moves toward final shape. Insurance firms opposed the higher 100 dollar provision.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Two Commissioners Up For Reelection In City Election
The annual city election at city hall on Tuesday April 2 will elect two city commissioners for two year terms. Incumbents Guy Hamilton and R T Pennington will appear on the ballot. J W Henry W H Horton Murray Bryant and Bob Sears are appointed to conduct the election. The school trustee election follows on the Saturday after the city race.
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Guy Hamilton
R. T. Pennington
J. W. Henry
W. H. Horton
Murray Bryant
Bob Sears
Seven Point program outlines Congress agenda
President Roosevelt and Senator Robinson mapped a tentative seven point program for the rest of the session. It lists NRA extension Social security regulation of utility holding companies Home Owners Loan capitalization consolidated transportation regulation and more. Some controversial measures are not on the list but may still be discussed on the floor.
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Washington
Capitol
Roosevelt
Robinson
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Reserve Board
White House
Congress
Panhandle Farm Leaders Draft Erosion Plan
Panhandle agricultural leaders prepared to submit a coordinated erosion control and farm improvement program to Washington. A committee drafted the plan at the request of H. H. Bennett head of the Federal soil erosion service, aiming to cover 26 Panhandle counties and coordinate existing government agencies.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
Washington
H. H. Bennett
Federal
Soil Erosion Service
Extension Service
injunction shields local trucks from state load limit reach
District Judge Carmen E. Brazil granted a temporary injunction restraining state and county officers from interfering with trucks of Texas Farm Products carrying up to 14,000 pounds. The current state load limit is 7,000 pounds. The injunction is returnable Sept. 9, with dissolution applications to be filed by the Attorney General. Violations may bring officers before the judge on charges.
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Nacogdoches
Carmen E. Brazil
Texas
Brazil
U S Army to Be Increased by Congress Action
Congress mandatorily raises the U S Army from 118 750 to 165 000 men as part of the war department appropriation bill worth 400 million dollars. House and Senate conferees unanimously adopt the Senate amendment, granting no discretionary power to the President.
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Washington
United States Army
Congress
House
Senate
War Department
Conference
Correction on Hostess School date appears
A published date on page 2 was incorrect and now shows Thursday April 4 at 2 30 p m. The change was made after page 2 was printed to reflect the correct schedule.
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Hostess School
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