County bans use of courthouse lawn for campaigns
Grayson County commissioners forbid campaign activities on the courthouse lawn this year citing a ban on erecting a speaker’s stand. The Pittsburg Gazette reports farm family loan applicants in Camp County show 29.3 percent without dairy cows 25.4 percent without hogs 25.8 percent without chickens 14 percent sharecroppers 42 percent third or fourth renters and 45 percent landowners.
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Grayson County Commissioners’ Court
Court House
Pittsburg
Camp County
Texas
Iscariot's Son Sparks Press Frenzy in Hollywood
A man identified as Billy Sunday’s son was photographed intoxicated in Hollywood fueling nationwide attention. The column notes Judas Iscariot’s betrayal parallels the scrutiny on sons of great men while praising certain families like the R. E. Lee line for upright conduct and clean records.
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Hollywood
Billy Sunday
Press Association
Judas Iscariot
R. E. Lee
Denison Candidate Complains on Radio Speech Fees
The Denison Herald reports a state candidate broadcasting his speech on radio claiming newspapers refuse to print him. He voices injustice at the press, noting the radio carries his remarks but at a high broadcasting cost.
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Denison Herald
Newspapers Should Not Carry Political Speeches Free
Bonham Favorite argues that newspapers should not print lengthy political speeches for candidates at their own expense while radio stations pay for air time. He contends candidates should cover printing costs if they want broader dissemination, as radios already broadcast speeches. Newspapers historically provide space for key platform points, but extra material should incur payment.
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Radio Corporation
Congress
Bonham
Early 20th Century Business Failures Compared With 19th Century
The Dunn and Bradstreet statistics argue against the idea that 1929 to 1933 was the worst business downturn. They show 1932 had the peak failures but below 1878, with 1867 and the 1876 to 1878 period recording greater distress, per Lamb County Leader.
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Dunn and
Bradstreet
Dunn
Lamb County
Pineapple Fiber Scrutinized Against Flax Weighs More
A small strand of pineapple fiber tested with an equal flax sample shows a 90 pound weight advantage for the pineapple strand, indicating higher load bearing capability under identical test conditions.
Spinning Wheel kept alive on Hatteras Island
The spinning wheel remains in use on Hatteras Island to produce the family's clothing.
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Hatteras Island
June Wedding At Whitewright Tea Heralds Engagement
At the J. H. Waggoner home in Whitewright a formal seated tea celebrated the engagement of Miss Lucille LaRoe to Mr. Lee J. Wilborn of Austin. Guests included Mrs. J. L. Boone, the LaRoe family, and local social figures. The couple will marry soon in a ceremony to be held after Miss LaRoe completes education and Mr. Wilborn advances his teaching career in Austin.
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H. T. Atterberry
Waggoner
J. H. Waggoner
Elizabeth
Lucille LaRoe
Miss LaRoe
Lee J. Wilborn
Austin
J. L. Boone
Margaret McMurry
Mesdames C. B. Bryant Jr
J. A. Blanton
Ross R. May
Rham Pennington
Emory Christian
H. P. Donigan
Fred Smith
R. H. May
Sue Stephens
John McMurry
T. E. Barbee
Emmet Penn
R. A. Gillett
Love
Ruby Childress
Reading
Gomer Graves
Guy Hamilton
Howard Brodhead
Gladys Ray
Mesdames
F. D. Layman
A. L. Jackson
Oliver Hinsdell
Hollywood
Calif
Dallas Little Theatre
A. A. Cocke
Cocke School of Expression
Dallas
Whitewright High School
Texas Christian University of Fort Worth
University of Texas
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Cupid
Whitewright
Wilborn
Bells High School
Southeastern State Texas College
Durant
Okla
Oklahoma State University
State University of Texas
Sigma Iota Epsilon
J. P. Hayden
L. M. LaRo
Sunday School Attendance Spreads Warm Welcome at Church
The Preacher's Column notes a busier Sunday with equal attendance to Mother's Day and a larger evening crowd. It praises orderly behavior, praises superintendent Mr. Simmons for on time services, and mentions a community choral club program that donated an offering to the cemetery association.
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Simmons
Community Choral Club
Cemetery Association
Couple Plans June 10 Wedding With Notables In Attendance
Sheridan resident Neville Harrington and Winters socialite Mrs R B Mack headline preparations for the forthcoming marriage of Miss LaRoe. Sister Miss Dorothy LaRoe and Miss Jean LaRoe will light altar tapers as June 10 wedding plans unfold with a roster of attendants and pages.
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Neville Harrington
Sherman
R. B. Mack
Winters
Joyce Pember
Austin
Martha Jane LaRoe
Greenville
Thomas Kirk May
Billy Rhom Pennington
Billy Vaughn Christian
Dorothy
Jean LaRoe
A Call to Support Our Cemetery and Sunday Church Work
In our small town we urge funds to keep the cemetery in proper condition and invite all to participate in church life. The singing convention is Sunday at 2 p.m. with the pastor preaching at both services and prayers for the ill.
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Whitewright, Texas
Whitewright Sun
Iscariot’s Son
Albert T. Reid
Yoo- Hoo
Jimmie
S. H. Montgomery Agency
G. C. Ivins
the Baptist Church
Charles Farrell and
Bette Davis
Petrograd
Buck Jones
George White
Rudy Vallee
Jimmy Durante
Alice Frye
Cliff Edwards
Elissa Landi and
Frank Morgan
Palace
Brannon and Padgitt
Lakeview Inn
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