Indians Seek Leave to Sue Texas Over Lands in West
A petition to the U.S. Supreme Court seeks leave to file an original bill by the Western Cherokees and associated bands against Texas to recover about 1,500,000 acres across Cherokee and Smith counties and parts of Rusk Gregg and Van Zandt. Damages for dispossession since 1839 are also claimed.
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Kington
William Sulzer
New
Texas Cherodians
Supreme Court
of Texas
Texas
Géo. Fields
Oklahoma City
Sulzer
W. N. Zoline
S. I. Frankenstein
New York
Ave
Cureton
Tex
Red River
State of Texas
Cherokee
Smith
Rusk, Gregg and van Zandt
Republic of Texas
Mexico
New Republic
Brothers Charged With Cotton Theft in Sherman
El dridge Craven and his brother Claude Craven, both of near Gunter, were jailed after sheriff's deputies charged them with theft. They allegedly took cotton from a farmer's wagon near Gunter and sold it at Pilot Point. The stolen value is reported to be under 50 dollars.
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Sherman
Eldridge
Claude Craven
Gunter
Pilot Point
Money to loan on farms and extended vendor liens
Vendor's lien notes extended and money available for farm borrowers. Contact R. H. May or Tom Barbee to arrange financing and discuss terms.
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R. H. May
Tom Barbee
Father of Sherman editor drowned on Red River
John R. Hooper aged 70 drowned while fishing on Red River near Denison. His son K. K. Hooper, editor of the Sherman Demokrat, and family were with him. Hooper slipped from a steep riverbank as an undercurrent pulled him away. bystanders and rescuers could not reach him before he sank. His body was recovered about an hour later by Pete Oliver and companions and sent to Sherman. He formerly lived in Dallas and belonged to a Knights of Pythias lodge. He is survived by his wife, son in Sherman, and another son J. J. Hooper of Lexington, Kentucky.
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Sherman
Red River
John R. Hooper
Hooper
K. K. Hooper
Sherman Democrat
Denison
Pete Oliver
Sherman Undertaking Company
Dallas
Dallas Knights of Pythias Lodge
J. J. Hooper
Lexington
November Special Subscriptions Offer for Local Papers
The Dallas Daily Times-Herald six days a week and The Whitewright Sun for one year are offered together at 5.10 dollars. A six-day combo with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram costs 6.75 dollars for the year. The Sun and Star-Telegram include a daily comics page. Offer valid for November only with December 1 start and free remainder of November. Subscriptions may be new or renewals sent to The Sun, Whitewright, Texas.
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Dallas Daily Times-Herald
Whitewright Sun
Texas
The
Sun
Fort Worth
Southwest
the Sun
Whitewright
Dishes Left at Legion Dinner Found and Claimed
Notice requests that anyone missing dishes, knives or forks from the Legion dinner last Friday contact the bearer. If you have tableware not belonging to you, bring it to me so the owner can be located.
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Legion
Sears Auto Company Ford Deal One Third Down
Ford buyers can secure any model with one third down at Sears Auto Company. Inquire today for details and terms of this proposition.
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Ford
Sears Auto Company
Whitewright welcomes state inspector praise on school
State Inspector J. H. Wisely visited Whitewright to review the local schools. He found the high school in good condition amid crowding, praised the remodeled building, and预计 new equipment will make Whitewright’s school one of the finest in the region. He noted plans for full day elementary sessions and possible reclassification after moves. The high school may apply for 4th unit in English and extra half unit in elementary economics.
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J. H. Wisely
State Department of Education
Whitewright
Durham
Chief Justice Nelson Phillips Resigns from Texas Supreme Court
Austin, Nov 16. Judge Nelson Phillips, chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court, announced from the bench that he will resign today. The court adjourned and Phillips prepared his resignation letter for the governor. He plans to enter private business in Dallas after a decade on the court, including six years as chief justice.
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Austin
Nelson Phillips
Supreme Court of Texas
Phillips
Dallas
Judiciary
Capitol
Supreme Court
Central Christian Church hosts Bible School Institute in Sherman
The Bible School Institute and Conference of the Christian Churches of Grayson County will meet at Central Christian Church in Sherman on November 21 and 22. State workers lead sessions with sermons on The Beatitudes in the morning and The Character and Power of Unbelief at night. Pastor A. E. Major urges wide attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School Institute and Conference of the Christian Churches of
Grayson County
Central Christian Church
Sherman
A. E. Major
Blue Bird Club Hosts Afternoon of Forty-Two Fun
On October 9 the Blue Bird Club met with Mrs Grady Spindle as hostess. Visitors joined in a pleasant forty-two game with trays of homemade candy and refreshments including chicken salad sandwiches hot tea olives pickles and cakes decorated with a blue Bird motif. Assistants were Mrs Lois Lively and Mrs Stanley Fogle.
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Blue Bird Club
Grady Spindle
Spindle
Lois Lively
Bonham
Stanley Fogle
Car found ditched north of town near Wade Sears corner
The Sun reports a Buick found five miles north of town at Wade Sears corner after a high speed ditching. Sheriff Craig was told by Frank Roberts to retrieve the car, which was later claimed by a Greenville man who said it had been stolen. A $50 reward was paid to Roberts. suspects remain at large as of Wednesday.
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The
Sun
Wade Sears
Sheriff Craig
Frank Roberts
The Biggest Fall White Wrights First Annual Pure Food Fair
The community welcomes the First Annual Pure Food Fair by Fall White Wrights on December 1 2 3 showcasing local produce, exhibitors and treats. Organizers invite residents to attend all three days of events at the fairgrounds.
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Whitewright
Reveals for Robbery When Death Is Near
Sherman, Nov. 15. Sheriff Boyd Craig said a young woman arrested in the Kaplan robbery is not expected to live after a serious operation Saturday. Furs from Kaplans store were found with her on October 19 and three men linked to a carnival nearby are being sought. The woman reportedly gave details of the $2,000 burglary as her condition worsened.
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Sherman
Boyd Craig
Kaplan
Day of Prayer Observed by M. E. Church Ladies
The M. E. Church women met at Mrs. F. E. Douglas's home on November 9 for their annual day of prayer. About forty guests arrived, shared a cafeteria lunch, and joined a program featuring devotional, prayers, solos by Mrs. Jay Payne and Mrs. Benton Roberts, talks on Japan and Mexico by Mrs. Murray Bryant and Mrs. Joe Hamilton, and a closing address by Rev. Isbell.
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M. E. Church
F. E. Douglas
H. L. Webster
W. H. King
Solo
Jay Payne
Sue Stephens
Isberl
Benton Roberts
Japan
Murry Bryant
H. C. Willis
Mexico
Joe Hamilton
C. B. Bryant
Isbell
Pie Supper At Orangeville School House Saturday Night
A pie supper will be held at Orangeville school house on Saturday night November 19 to raise funds for the school. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Orangeville School
Card of Thanks by Preston Everheart Post No 225
The American Legion Post thanks Whitewright business leaders and neighboring communities for Armistice Day support. The observance was a great success and proves that collective effort can accomplish goals. R. C. Brown, Post Commander.
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Preston Everheart
American Legion
Whitewright
R. C. Brown
How It Happened Bing and Wing Quarrel Joke
A light exchange where Bing asks about quarrels with his wife and Wing explains they have not spoken for three weeks. The gag hinges on a silent couple’s lack of communication. The humor rests on the unexpected twist that not speaking is the solution.
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Bing
Wing
Faithful Unto Death Hospital Ward Choice
Pat was brought to the hospital severely injured. A house physician asked which ward Pat preferred. Pat replied that any ward that is safely democratic would be suitable.
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Pat
United States Leads Naval Disarmament Plan at Conference
Washington reports the five great powers unanimously accept the American proposal in principle with room for modification. A five power technical committee will study details as Britain seeks further submarine limits, Japan vets a larger fleet share, and France and Italy push their own naval considerations. The outcome hinges on delicate, substantive choices to finalize the plan.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Italy
France
All Cases Continued When Judge Hare Becomes Ill
Hearing on motion for new trial for Joe Hall, sentenced to death for murder of Bob James, was continued indefinitely as Judge Silas Hare fell ill on the bench. All cases for the week were postponed.
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Sherman
Joe Hall
Bob James
Silas Hare
Shrine Club Organized In Local Conclave
The Shriners of the area formed a new club for goodwill and social graces among members and their wives and sweethearts. D. M. Pope was elected president and Joe Hamilton named secretary and treasurer. The roster includes D. S. McMillin, C. B. Bryant Sr and Jr, Joe Hamilton, F. E. Everheart, Fitz Bryant, Emmet Penn, Lloyd Moore, Lester Haile, W. L. White, George Bennett, Dr. C. P. Johnson, A. M. Bryant, Dr. Ross R. May, Horace Gordon, and Mr. Lawson.
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D. M. Pope
Joe Hamilton
D. S. McMillin
C. B. Bryant Sr
C. B. Bryant Jr
F. E. Everheart
Fitz Bryant
Emmet Penn
Lloyd Moore
Lester Haile
W. L. White
George Bennett
C. P. Johnson
A. M. Bryant
Ross R. May
Horace Gordon
Mr. Lawson
White Wrights Pure Food Fair Opens December First
Community event at White Wrights features a Pure Food Fair over December 1 2 and 3 offering a variety of tasty treats and local specialties for shoppers and families to enjoy.
Armistice Day Program Celebrated in Community
The Preston Everheart Post of the American Legion led a successful Armistice Day celebration marking the third anniversary of the day. The program started at dawn with bells and whistles and ran through late night with a well planned, orderly sequence of events admired by a large crowd. Commander Brown and Legionaires were praised for their conduct and efforts benefiting the community and nation.
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Preston Everheart
American Legion
Natal
Athletic Park
Legionaires
Sun
Brown
National Guard Near Strong as Regular Army
The War Department announced that with 132000 men enrolled, National Guard units recognized by the federal government approach the strength of the present regular army. Efforts to organize new units to reach an authorized strength of 222677 are being vigorously pushed by all states.
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Washington
War Department
National Guard
El Kay Well Near Ector Drills Deep Oil Sand Find
The El Kay well eight miles northeast of the city sits at 3,219 feet after a casing delay. Crews plan to renew work once new casing arrives. the well has reached 8,219 feet with two feet in a high grade oil sand on the Preston anticline, considered a strong structure by geologists.
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EL Kay
Ector
Preston Anticline
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First National Bank
R. A. Gillett
Whitewright School
DAY OF Prayer
Shrine Club
Planters National Bank
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