Old World Rain and Grayson County News Notes
The Whitewright Sun reports a near three inch East Texas rain on Monday. It notes Grayson County bank deposits totaling about $10.43 million and a county population of 65 843 in 1930. Obituary recalls E C Hunter of Sherman, longtime editor and civic figure. News on county courthouse jail project faces opposition with petitions to halt until voters decide.
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Grayson County
East Texas
Grayson
E. C. Hunter
Sherman
Whitesboro
Sherman Weekly Democrat
Daily Democrat
Texas
Texas Press Association
The
Democrat
Reynolds- Parker Company of
Whitewright
Grayson County Commissioners’ Court
Laredo City Border Crime Safety Questioned in Petition
Tax paying voters sign a petition and the commissioners court may be enjoined from promoting the plan. The present court retires January 1 except for the reelected County Judge. the new court could depart on bonded debt without public approval. Laredo, population about 30 000, is mainly Mexican in race and reportedly very law abiding. District Attorney Walls is cited.
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Commissioners’ Court
Laredo
Texas
Walls
Uvalde Leader-News
Pardon Gate sparks debate on convict releases
The Pardon Gate controversy involves Governor Ferguson granting conditional pardons to a convict with 396 years in four 99 year sentences for robbery. After release he committed four more robberies and was arrested, prompting critique of mass pardons and calls for stricter scrutiny to avoid taxpayer costs and repeat offenses.
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Ferguson
Whitewright Sun
Pat Neff
State Press
Dallas News
Six Cotton Farmers Sentenced in Uzbekistan purge
In Uzbekistan, six cotton farmers were sentenced to death and 20 others given long terms for neglect and sabotaging cotton crops as part of a wider crackdown on Kulak influence. The Supreme Court holds seven more for trial amid resistance by Turkish Mohammedan residents to agricultural modernization and claims of crop mismanagement.
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Tashkent
Uzbekistan
Supreme Court of the District
The Preacher's Column Builds Hope and Thanksgiving Plans
The columnist urges practical faith, funds for a church building, and member involvement. He emphasizes accountability for money, frequent business meetings, and invites all to a community Thanksgiving service at Presbyterian Church. Christmas cantata is postponed due to busy schedules.
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Mary Magdalene
Mary
Presbyterian Church
G. C. Minor
Central Christian Church
Methodist Church Thanksgiving Service Notice
Pastor C W Dennis to preach at 11 a m Sunday with a Thanksgiving themed message. A full attendance is urged. Young people will lead the 7 p m evening program and invite friends to worship.
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C. W. Dennis
Townsend plan for 200 monthly pension faces critique
Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports on Dr. Townsend of California proposing a nationwide 2 percent sales tax to fund a $200 monthly pension for everyone over 60. Critics argue the plan shifts costs to consumers, ignores existing social support, and burdens business, with little new wealth created and doubts about elderly needs being met.
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Upton Sinclair
R. E. Townsend
California
United States
Congress
W. L. Coley
Fort Worth
Townsend Club
Dr. Townsend
Sun Office Sells Typewriter Paper and Ribbons
Typewriter carbon paper and typewriter ribbons are offered for sale at Sun office. Consumers can purchase standard and high quality products for day to day typing needs.
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The
Sun
Typewriter
Sun Office
Lost dog reward offered at cottage
A shabby visitor asks about a ten shilling reward for a lost dog. The cottager brightens, hoping the dog is found, but the visitor confesses no find yet and asks for a portion of the reward before continuing the search.
Why Everybody Went Busted
A Tyler Journal editor explains a sweeping chain reaction from automotive industry growth to bank failures. The piece argues rapid technological change displaced animals and disrupted railways, mills, banks, and farmers, creating a broad economic downturn and a “low mood.”
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Dobbin
Drayman
Tyler Journal
Wife Sues Over Snoring Morse Code Accusations
Spokane, Washington. Mrs. Lloyd B. Copley, a telegraph operator, sues in Superior Court claiming her husband accused her of snoring in Morse code to signal outsiders. She testified he beat her after accusing the behavior. Judge Leavy took the case under advisement.
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Spokane
Wash
Lloyd B. Copley
Charles Leavy
Fashion Quip Sparks Witty Exchange Between Rannells Morrison
Rannells quips his wife has nothing to wear prompting Morrison to reply that she is in fashion without realizing it. The exchange showcases lighthearted humor between the two figures.
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J. H. Waggoner
Whitewright, Texas
Craig
Domino Parlor
Cecil Craig
Russia
Dallas
Craig’s Cafe
G. C. Ivins
the Baptist Church
Guy Hamilton
Guy Jr
Dorothy
Utopia
Peck
Jackie Cooper and
Thomas Meighan
Tommy
Marlene Dietrich
the Scarlet Empress
Cathrine the Great
Sinclair
Ford
Chevrolet
G.C. Stateville Service
Stn
Devonport
Sox
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