Change of venue granted in Norris murder case
Fort Worth judge set a venue change for the Rev J Frank Norris murder trial after a district clocked in hours of debate. Mayor Meacham testified as the defense’s key witness, saying he personally pays 15000 to McLean Scott and Sayers as special prosecutors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
George Hosey
Hosey
Travis County
H. C. Meacham
McLean, Scott & Sayers
Criminal District Court
Meacham
Gillis Johnson
McLean
Chipps
Mayor Meacham
Marvin Simpson
Norris
Chester B. Collins
Simpson
Collins
Knights of Columbus
Carr
Dallas County
Norvis
W. P. McLean
Case of Mrs. Frank Collier 15 affirmed by court
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed Mrs. Frank Collier wife of Wichita Falls former mayor finding no reversible error in her 1925 conviction for killing her 19 year old son in law Elzie Robertson. She received ten years and a related manslaughter sentence of three years. the ruling notes the killing grew from objections to her daughter's marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Frank Collier
Collier
Wichita Falls
Elzie Robertson
Woman's Missionary Society to Hold Annual Day of Prayer
The Methodist Woman's Missionary Society will observe its annual day of prayer on Tuesday November 9 at the home of Mrs. C B Bryant Jr. All church ladies are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society
C. B. Bryant Jr
Texas Voting Is Very Light
Reported Texas voting was light with Democratic nominees facing stronger Republican opposition than in recent years. Final tallies from 113 counties show Moody leading for governor, with Haines far behind. Amendments on prison and soldier issues passed. district amendment failed, and incumbent Harry Wurzbach won re election in the Fourteenth District by about 3,000 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Moody
Haines
Fourteenth Congressional District
Harry M. Wurzbach
Rep
A. D. Rogers
Wurzbach
Oklahoma Shifts Back to Democratic Control
Oklahoma’s 1930 general election produced a Democratic wave led by Elmer Thomas for governor and Henry S. Johnston ahead of Omer Benedict. Senator John W. Harreld, Republican, trailed by over 17 000 votes with 771 precincts reporting, as the statewide ticket moved with Democratic momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Harreld
Oklahoma
Harreld
Elmer Thomas
Henry S. Johnston
Omer K. Benedict
Famous Dry Goods Store Closes as Bankruptcy Filed
The Famous Dry Goods Store run by Abe and Charley Greenberg will file a voluntary bankruptcy petition within days. Stores in Celina and Jacksonville also closed after a creditor attachment on Celina. Whitewright area will be served by three remaining well stocked dry goods stores.
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Abe
Charley Greenberg
Abe Greenberg
Celina
Jacksonville
Greenberg
Whitewright
$14 Investment in Hogs Returns $365 in One Year
Corsicana reports E. C. Wilson of Pleasant Hill near Hubbard earned 365 dollars in a year from a 14 dollar hog investment. He bought two small unregistered Poland China gifts for 6 and 8 dollars, sold 180 dollars of hogs by Oct 25, and holds 85 dollars in hogs plus the original gifts now worth 59 dollars each. Feed costs were minimal due to skimmed milk and Bermuda grass pasturage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsicana
E. C. Wilson
Pleasant Hill
Hubbard
Wilson
P. T. A. Meeting At High School Highlights Lunch Talk
The P. T. A. held a regular meeting at the High School Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. Mrs. J. W. Wilson opened with a prayer. Miss Mace Reed urged daily hot meals for children in winter. Music featured a Glee Club song and a piano solo by Miss Mary Johnson. Refreshments were served by junior and senior girls. Next meeting is Tuesday December 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
J. W. Wilson
Glee Club
Mary Johnson
Mace Reed
Association
Jay Johnson Dead Remembered in Coleman Funeral
Mrs. Henry Everheart received a message Sunday announcing the death of her brother Jay Johnson at San Marcos Sunday morning. Johnson's home was Coleman where funeral and burial services were held Wednesday. Everheart could not attend due to illness. Johnson was well known by older residents of Whitewright.
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Henry Everheart
Jay Johnson
San Marcos
Mr. Johnson
Coleman
Denton Visit By Ott Lackey Family
Mr and Mrs Ott Lackey and their son James were visitors in Denton on Sunday.
SMU to Expand With $2 Million Building Program
Dallas November 2 Southern Methodist University reveals a major expansion plan totaling 2 075 000 for new structures over the near term and coming years. Completed this year are McFarlin Memorial Auditorium 495 000 Snider Hall and Virginia Hall 400 000 west unit of Ownby Stadium 190 000 Hyer Hall of Physics 175 000 and the first floor administration building 75 000.
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Dallas
Southern Methodist University
H. M. Whaling
McFarlin Memorial
Snider
Virginia Hall
West
Ownby Stadium
Hyer
AIR MAIL LOSING $750 TO $800 DAILY ON CHICAGO DALLAS RUN
National Air Transport faces a daily loss of 750 to 800 dollars on the Chicago Dallas air mail service. Dallas division traffic manager Charles B Braun said the line needs 300 more pounds of daily delivery and double the current Dallas pick up to break even. He added that even with a quota, the loss remains the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Air Transport
Charles B. Braun
Dallas
Mr. Braun
Blacksmith Loses Two Fingers in Sawing Accident
W. H. Davidson, local blacksmith and woodworker, had two fingers of his left hand amputated by a power saw Tuesday. The two middle fingers were cut off at the first joint and the index finger was badly lacerated, likely sidelining him for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Davidson
Mr. Davidson
Work Started on Kimbell Warehouse
Work began several days ago on the large Kimbell warehouse on the Kimbell mill lots. The concrete foundation is finished and carpenters are at work. Most building materials have been received and the project will be rushed to completion.
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Kimbell
Kantagree Bridge Club Halloween Bridge Party
The Kantagree Bridge Club held a Saturday evening event hosted by Miss Mae Badgett with sisters Miss Myrtle Badgett and Mrs Floyd Badgett. Four tables played bridge, Halloween favors and a pumpkin centerpiece set a festive mood, and prizes went to Miss Bessie Jo Barbee high score and Mrs Maud Gray low score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kantagree Bridge Club
Mae Badgett
Myrtle Badgett
Floyd Badgett
H. T. Atterberry
Sam McMillin
Emma Davidson
Pernie Badgett
Martha Bow
Bessie Jo Barbee
Maud Gray
Maud Gray Hosts Kantagree Bridge Club Evening
Mrs. Maud Gray hosted the Kantagree Bridge Club at her mother Mrs. W. L. Mangrum’s home last Monday. Three tables played with Misses Emma Davidson Martha Bow and others, high score won by Miss Mary Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Gray
Kantagree Bridge Club
W. L. Mangrum
Emma Davidson
Martha Bow
Mary Johnson
Singing Convention at Orangeville Next Weekend
The Semi Annual Fannin County Singing Convention will be held at Orangeville next Saturday night and all day Sunday. A good program has been arranged and the people of Orangeville are expecting a large attendance.
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Orangeville
Miss Stella Dodson Visited Sister in Trenton
Miss Stella Dodson of Trenton was a guest of her sister Mrs Bill Robinson the first of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Dodson
Trenton
Bill Robinson
News traces Santa Claus journey to Dallas delivery
The Dallas News announces it has confirmed Santa Claus is en route from Icy Cape Alaska to Texas. A radiogram dated November 3 states I am on my way and that Dunder Blitzen and the reindeer are in fine condition for Christmas Eve arrival.
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Dallas News
Santa Claus
Icy Cape
Alaska
Texas
Dunder
Blitzen
Dad
Rangers Lose 19 0 to Garland in Rain Delayed Game
In a downpour, Whitewright High School Rangers fell 19 to 0 at Garland. Locals say Garland benefited from lucky breaks, though the Rangers had braced for a tougher test after Garland earlier beat Highland Park of Dallas.
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Whitewright High School Rangers
Garland
Whitewright
Rangers
Highland Park
Dallas
Vacuum Well in Cooke County Near Sand Find
Sherman Nov 2 Roaming drilling at Kitchens No 1 Vacuum Oil Co in leases with Big Indian Oil and Development Co. Progress reported at about 3500 feet near a sand that has produced oil in Big Indian No 1 for two years. Outcomes hinge on further drilling to prove field.
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Sherman
Vacuum Oil Company
Big Indian Oil and Development Company
Big Indian No. 1
Cooke County
Grayson County
Vacuum
Big Indian
Halloween Party For Fifth And Sixth Graders
Regardless of rain, fifth and sixth graders gathered at Miss Pina Murphy's home for a Halloween party. Guests wore costumes, enjoyed games and ghost stories, and explored a spooky tomb setup with candy bones and red soda representing blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pina Murphy
King Jack-o-lantern
Frank Collier Granted 30 Day Prison Furlough
Frank Collier former Mayor of Wichita Falls was released from Huntsville prison on a thirty day furlough and is en route to Wichita Falls. He serves a sentence for the February 1925 slaying of his son in law Elzie Robertson. Governor Ferguson granted the furlough due to illness from influenza.
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Austin
Frank Collier
Wichita Falls
Huntsville
Collier
Elzie Robertson
Ferguson
Marks Bros Store Robbed in Sherman Night Burglary
Clothing and luggage valued between 3000 and 3500 dollars were stolen from the Marks Brothers department store in Sherman Monday night. Entry was gained through a third story south window using a ladder left over night from a nearby radio installation. Among the items taken were twenty suits, several dresses, gowns, fur coats, seven Gladstone bags, two shawls and other apparel.
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Marks Brothers Department
Sherman
Election Returns Show 186 Votes Cast
One hundred eighty six votes polled in Tuesday's general election with 156 for Democrats and 28 for Republicans. Col Haines led GOP with 28 votes. Two of four constitutional amendments failed: Prison 80 for 57 against. Soldier 68 for 70 against. School district 50 for 85 against. Tax 70 for 52 against.
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Col. Haines
Security State Bank of Denison Closes Its Doors
Denison November 1 The Security State Bank failed to open and state banking department took control with Hugh Wallace in charge. Bank is bonded with $50,000 security and plans for reorganization and full deposit repayment within a short time. Officers include J T Scott president G C Bachman vice president T A Murphy cashier. Directors listed. Loans and discounts are $186,109.94. individual deposits $215,368.58. savings deposits $51,295.32.
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Denison
Security State Bank of
State Banking Department
Hugh Wallace
Security State Bank
State Department
J. T. Scott
G. C. Bachman
T. A. Murphy
N. Marsho
J. E. Meador
I. Lindsey
J. A. Burch
H. E. Pearce
G. D. F. Whiting
George O’brien
Commission of Banking
Good English Club Holds Halloween Partyfor Seventh Grade
The Good English Club of the seventh grade held a Halloween party Saturday night at the grammar school. The basement playroom was decorated in Halloween colors with a witch centerpiece and jack o lanterns hiding fortunes. The event featured games, sandwiches, popcorn, fruit, lemonade, and favors of pencils dressed as dolls. each guest received a good night kiss.
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Grammar School
Spivy & Co. Advertises Dry Goods Savings in Bonham
Bonham Texas retailer M C Spivy and Co touts attractive values on dry goods inviting readers to compare prices and visit the store for bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham, Texas
Davenport Boy Recovers From Serious Appendectomy
Orville Davenport, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Davenport, had an appendicitis operation in Sherman Sunday. His condition was very serious after the surgery, but bedside reports by Wednesday afternoon indicated recovery is now assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Davenport
C. J. Davenport
Sherman
Bond validation test hinges on Federal Board ruling
Austin November 3. The Texas bond validating program faces a test as the Federal Board of Roads will rule on the general validating law. The State Highway Commission sent copies of the law after the Federal Government declined to participate in Brazoria County road plans. Officials say the decision could determine if the bonds are valid in the eyes of national road authorities.
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Austin
Texas
Federal Board of Roads
Brazoria County
National Board
United States Supreme Court
Schutze
Federal Board
Mike Thomas to Speak at Central Christian Church
Mike Thomas of Dallas a prominent Texas businessman will occupy the pulpit at Central Christian Church Sunday morning. He is noted in Masonic circles and as a leading lay member of the Christian Church. Rev J E Montgomery invites all to attend.
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Mike Thomas
Dallas
Texas
Central Christian Church
Thomas
Christian Church
J. E. Montgomery
Democrats Gain Seven Seats in U S Senate and House
Democratic gains shift control in the democratic elections with seven Senate seats and thirteen House seats captured from Republicans. Notable races include Arizona Carl Hayden over Ralph Cameron Maryland Millard Tydings over O Weller Massachusetts David Walsh over William Butler Missouri Harry Hawes over George Williams New York Robert Wagner over James Wadsworth Jr Oklahoma Filmer Thomas over John Harreld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Arizona
Carl Hayden
Ralph E. Cameron
Maryland
Millard EF. Tydings
O. EF. Weller
Massachusetts
David I. Walsh
William M. Butler
Missouri
Harry B. Hawes
George H. Williams
New York
Robert T. Wagner
James W. Wadsworth Jr
Oklahoma
Filmer Thomas
John W. Harreld
Hopkins defeats Democratic nominee for Denison constable
A. W. Hopkins of Denison wins the constable post in precinct No. 2 over Democratic nominee Dave Daniels. In 13 of 15 boxes the totals show Daniels 547 Hopkins 644, a 97 vote Hopkins lead. Warner and Cashion boxes are not enough to alter the result. Daniels’ name appeared on the ticket. Hopkins’s name was written in.
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A. W. Hopkins
Denison
Dave FE. Daniels
Daniels
Hopkins
Warner
Cashion
Rally Day at First Baptist Church Sunday School
First Baptist Church invites all members and visitors to Rally Day next Sunday with a 11 oclock service featuring Youngs orchestra and Miss Chambless soloist. The pastor preaches The Worlds Sin Bearer and a 7 oclock evening service titled The Measure of Gods Love.
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Young
Miss Chambless
J. H. Hankins
Family Reunion At S. P. Aldridge Farm Near Gainesville
The Sanders, Roberts, Craig, Sears families plus Charley and Ralph Sanders gathered for a Sunday reunion at the S. P. Aldridge farm eighteen miles northwest of Gainesville. Each family brought lunch, spread picnic style, with numerous Cooke County relatives in attendance.
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W. F. Sanders
Paul Roberts
Clyde Craig
Margaret
Emmagene Sears
S. P. Aldridge Farm
Gainesville
Charley Sanders
Ralph Sanders
Dallas
Cooke County
Local families visit from Rouse City and Greenville
Mrs. Jones Adams and her son from Rouse City join Mr. and Mrs. Lester Ross of Greenville and Miss Mary Lou Ross, a Burleson College student in Greenville, for a Sunday visit with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ross.
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Jones Adams
Rouse City
Lester Ross
Greenville
Mary Lou Ross
Burleson College
W. T. Ross
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Frank Norris
Woman’s Missionary Society
AIR Mail
Kimbell Warehouse
Kantagree
Singing
Marks Bros
U. 5
U. S. Senate
First Baptist Church
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