Flood seeks light on Harvey speech in London
Washington reports Representative Flood asks Secretary Hughes for official clarification on Ambassador Harvey statements at the Pilgrim dinner. The Virginia Democrat seeks to know if Harvey voiced U.S. policy and whether remarks about war with Britain and the role of American troops reflect official government stance or were discretionary utterances.
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Washington
Ambassador Harvey
London
Representative Flood
Dem
Virginia
Hughes
Department
Flood
Harvey
United States
England
France
Italy
United States of America
Hundred Present At Legion Reception
A Legion reception at the American Legion hall drew about one hundred members their families and community friends Rev Jap Manton of Sherman served as chaplain and principal speaker. Local pastors Rev Fender Isbell and Major addressed the assembly praising the Legion and its ideals. The ladies auxiliary promoted enrollment among eligible women. Refreshments of ice cream and cake plus Legion band music enhanced the evening. Rab-My-Tism for Rheumatism.
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American Legion Hall
Jap Manton
Sherman
Sherman Post
The
American Legion
Fender
Isbell
Major
Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Legion
Legion Band
Whitewright Public School Week Ends With Recitals
The 1920-1921 Whitewright public school session closes with a string of events. Music recitals by Mrs Harp and Miss Chenoweth students, baccalaureate sermon by Dr T A Wharton, two one act plays, expression and physical training recital, primary program, grammar school graduation, Festival of the Fairies, May Pole Dance, senior class play, and final chapel and graduation exercises for the 1921 class. The week showcases the school’s varied departments under Superintendent H L Durham, highlighting community pride in Whitewright.
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Whitewright
Harp
Chenoweth
T. A. Wharton
First Presbyterian Church of
Sherman
Baptist Church
American Legion Post
Miss Ray
Clara Craig
John McGaughey
Billie Blaine
Clifford Blanks
H. L. Durham
Teachers May Not Be Thus Tested In Weatherford
Weatherford Texas May 24 At a School Board meeting petitions urged that all school teacher applicants for next year show they do not dance or play cards and promise not to indulge again if they had. The trustees declined to pass any resolution or action to impose such a test.
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Weatherford
Texas
Board of Trustees
Girls Safe At The Christian College Propaganda
A promotion extols Christian colleges as safeguards for young women during the formative years. It argues that environments rooted in Christian principles, high ideals, and spiritual influence shape well rounded character, urging support for the Christian Education Movement of the M. E. Church, South to secure the nation’s future.
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Christian College
Christian Education Movement
M. E. Church
South
America
Injured helper at Ida road concrete bridge project
Jess Smith sustained painful injuries while assisting on a concrete bridge construction on Ida road last week. He remained at home for several days recovering.
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Jess Smith
Ida Road
Methodists Launch $33 Million Educational Drive
The Southern Methodist Church launches a $33 million drive with Whitewright church quota of $6,030. Mon night subscriptions began and a canvass aims to pledge every member for Christian education over five years. Local captains W. H. King R. A. Gillett H. C. Willis and Miss Sue Stephens lead helpers to a Sunday close, urging substantial pledges as Texas schools expect a larger allocation than local memberships.
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Southern Methodist Church
Whitewright
W. H. King
R. A. Gillett
H. C. Willis
Sue Stephens
Southern Methodism
Methodist Schools of
Texas
North Texas
Sherman
President Harding Lays Wreath on First War Dead
In Hoboken five thousand WWII era? No, WWI era? Actually WWI first American soldier to die on German soil. President Harding, voice husky, lays wreath on coffin at army pier ceremony. He speaks of sorrow, peace, and vigilance, as Mrs. Harding weeps and coffins line the shed.
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New York
Harding
Army
Hoboken
Hudson
Blue Bird Club Meeting Report at May 13 Social
The Blue Bird Club gathered with Mrs. T. H. Lively on Friday May 13. Guests included Mrs. Floyd Everheart and Mrs. T. E. Sears who served punch and hosted in turn with crepe myrtle centerpieces. Mrs. Everheart performed Victrola selections and an ice course followed.
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Blue Bird Club
T. H. Lively
T. E. Sears
Floyd Everheart
Mesdames Grover Gillett
Joe Thompson
Burleson College winner honors Rev Vernon McFatridge
Rev Vernon McFatridge who attended Burleson College at Greenville the past term won the gold medal for best orator in school He also captured the $75 YMCA scholarship for the most honors His friends in the area will be glad to learn of his record at Burleson
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Vernon McFatridge
Burleson College
Greenville
Burleson
Congress votes extra funding for prohibition officers
Washington May 23 The House approved a 200000 deficiency appropriation for Prohibition Enforcement Bureau salaries through July 1 after debates over prior funding. Rep Volstead said 700 officers were laid off for lack of funds while Rep Good cited 6900000 year total and questioned President Harding's actions. Also, W T Ross departed for Monterey Mexico for several months of millwright work.
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Washington
House
Representative Volstead
Rep
Minnesota
Prohibition Enforcement Bureau
Good
Appropriations Committee
Kramer
Harding
Bryns
Dem
Tennessee
Wilson
Madden
Illinois
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Memorial Day Observed by American Legion
The American Legion Post will observe National Decoration Day on Monday May 30 by visiting local cemeteries Oak Hill City Cemetery Bethel and Pilot Grove to decorate graves and honor fallen soldiers in France and abroad. Memorial rites include music city ministers talks and flower tributes while most stores close Monday afternoon in tribute to local war dead.
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American Legion
France
Legion
Oak Hill
Bethel
Pilot Grove
Governor Neff Proclaims Memorial Day in Texas
Austin on May 25 Governor Neff issued a proclamation reminding Texas citizens that Monday May 30 is Memorial Day and urging fitting observance.
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Neff
Austin
Texas
Wooden eyebrows spark new fashion pairings
A Bridgeport Telegram quip notes wooden eyebrows trend to match the wooden heads that wear them, highlighting a sartorial joke on novelty facial “headgear” accessories and humorous style commentary.
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Bridgeport Telegram
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Member
Retail Merchants Association
W. T. Ross
Monterey
Mexico
Planters Bank
Planters National Bank
J. W. Davidson Quality Groceries
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