Trades Day Draws Big Crowd to Whitewright Rodeo
Whitewright's Third Monday Trades Day drew a large crowd, with about 1,500 attending the rodeo and parade. Prizes were awarded for best mares, stallion, saddle horse, jack, and mule pair, while traders reported heavy, varied activity and solid business from visitors. The next Trades Day is set for December 19.
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Whitewright
A. L. Biggerstaff
Bonnie Howell
Lindsey Anderson
Homer Hutchinson
Mr. Flanney
Burn Everheart
Floyd Badgett
Otto Russell
D. A. Ray
Sidney Young Band
Fair Sex
Movie Actor Addresses Students on Hollywood Realities
Abe Marks a Hollywood actor touring the United States spoke to Whitewright high schoolers about life in the California motion picture colony. He discussed the hardships of aspiring actors, warned against chasing fame, and shared experiences from Ben Hur and The Big Parade. His talk was endorsed by the Hollywood chamber of commerce and education leaders nationwide.
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Abe Marks
Hollywood
United States
Marks
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
Republicans assured of Senate majority after Hartley appointment
Gov Roland Hartley names Major E S Grammer to fill the late Wesley L Jones seat in Seattle. The move gives Republicans 48 seats, Democrats 47, and Farmer-Labor 1 in the coming short session.
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Olympia
Wash
Roland Hartley
E. S. Grammer
Seattle
Wesley L. Jones
Senate
Congress
Farmer-Labor
Highway Patrol Profit Report Raises Funds for State
A six month report on the State Highway Patrol shows 120 officers led by chief L. G. Phares. Fines of 93,875.18 were turned to the general fund and 23,759.31 to the highway fund, with total operating costs itemized and a net registration fee amount of 238,759.31 after expenses.
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L. G. Phares
Department
General State Fund
State Highway Fund
Hoover Roosevelt Talk War Debts at White House
President Hoover and Governor Roosevelt discussed the European debt issue at the White House but gave no immediate relief prospects. Five of the twelve due on December 15 asked for postponement, Germany cited funding terms, and Britain France Belgium Czechoslovakia and Poland also sought extensions. Congress holds the final say, likely a "No" per last week’s leadership statements.
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Washington
Hoover
Roosevelt
America
Old World
White House
Red Room
Congress
Mr. Hoover
Germany
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Czechoslovakia
Poland
State Department
Whitewright Boy Marries Cooper Girl
Walter Harris Bogle of Whitewright and Miss Geraldine Hooten of Cooper wed last Sunday morning per Whitewright reports. Bogle manages the Devonport store in Cooper and is a Whitewright High School and Southern Methodist University alumnus. He is grandson of Mrs. W. C. Fain. The bride comes from a prominent Cooper family. her father works at the Cooper bank.
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Walter Harris Bogle
Whitewright
Geraldine Hooten
Cooper
Walter Harris
Devonport
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
W. C. Fain
Many Seek Whitewright Postmaster Job
A large field of applicants is expected for the Whitewright postmaster position when the current term ends in about two years. Tom Lilley says he will apply after interviews with Congressman Sam Rayburn, who notes several locals are also pursuing the job. John Holcomb, former assistant postmaster, plans to apply upon moving back to Whitewright.
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Whitewright
Frank King
Tom Lilley
The
Sun
Bonham
Sam Rayburn
Rayburn
Lilley
Wilson
H. L. Webster
John Holcomb
W. O. Brents
B. P. Brents
Holcomb
Miss Louise Echols and Newton Manning Married in Whitewright
The marriage of Miss Louise Echols and Mr. Newton L. Manning was solemnized at eight o clock this morning at the bride’s parents home in Whitewright with family present. Rev J E Montgomery officiated. The couple departed for Dallas and will return Friday.
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Louise Echols
Newton L. Manning
Whitewright
F. M. Echols
J. E. Montgomery
Highland Heights Christian Church
Wichita Falls
Manning
Dallas
Penn Apartments
Whitewright High School
Texas State College For Women
Denton
Kid Key College
Sherman
W. L. Manning
Southern Methodist University
Whitewright School
Cotton ginned to Nov. 14 totals 10 million running bales
Census Bureau reports 10,532,745 running bales ginned by Nov 14 this year, including 474,442 round bales and 5,073 American-Egyptian bales, with state totals led by Texas 3,448,736 and Alabama 826,243. Last year at the same date output was 14,207,613 bales.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
New Mexico
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
States
Cotton ginned totals to November 12 compared with prior years
Ginners report bales ginned through November 12 this year and in eight prior years. The figures show 1931 at 14,207,613. 1930 at 11,962,827. 1929 at 11,890,006. 1928 at 11,320,688. and 1927 at 10,894,912.
Singing convention at Bonham Navy 27 invites Whitewright
C R Jones of Bonham announces a fourth Sunday afternoon singing at Bonham Navy 27 inviting Whitewright residents. The program features the Idabel quartet Mathews sisters of Dallas a Pauls Valley Oklahoma quartet and singers from the Stamps Baxter Music School of Dallas in a nonconvention meeting of fine singers.
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Bonham Navy
C. R. Jones
Bonham
Idabel
Mathews
The Whale's Evolution From Four Legged Land Mammal
The article traces how early whales evolved from terrestrial four legged mammals into aquatic giants. It highlights transitional fossils and key adaptations such as limb reduction, tail flukes, and changes in skull structure. The narrative emphasizes evolutionary milestones and scientists who studied these forms.
Thanksgiving Holiday Closes Schools in Town
The district suspends Thursday and Friday classes for Thanksgiving. Superintendent F W Smith will attend the State Teachers Association meeting in Fort Worth as local teachers return home for the holiday. The observance program at both grammar and high schools featured songs readings sketches and student talks.
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Supt
F. W. Smith
State Teachers Association
Fort Worth
Whitewright and Bells Play Football
An afternoon game between Whitewright All Stars led by captain Java Coffman and the Bells team ended in a 0 to 0 tie. Whitewright schedules a Friday matchup with the Leonard Roughnecks at 2:30 PM at the baseball park south of the Texas Louisiana Power Company plant.
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Whitewright “All Stars
Bells
Whitewright
Java” Coffman
Leonard
Whtewright “All Stars
Leonard Roughnecks
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
Texas wife walks 1000 miles to plead for husband
Ollia Nora and her mother Lucinda Dunaway arrived in Frankfort after a 1000 mile hike from Liberty Texas. Dunaway sought clemency from Governor Ruby Laffoon for Oscar Dunaway sentenced in Greenup County Kentucky for storehouse breaking. The governor promised to review the case.
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Frankfort
Liberty
Texas
Ollia Nora
Lucinda Dunaway
Ruby Laffoon
Oscar Dunaway
Laffoon
Dunaway
Greenup
Kentucky
Daddy
Thanksgiving Service Brought City Clubs Together
The annual service united Whitewright churches and groups including the Music Club Rotary Club and Friday Literary Club at the Baptist Church. The program featured hymns led by the Music Club prayers scripture by Rev L G Haggard talks by W R Hooper and Rev C C Merritt, a trio, readings, chorus and final benediction.
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Music Club
Rotary Club
Friday Literary Club
Baptist Church
Whitewright Music Club
Joe M. Russell
L. G. Hagard
W. R. Hooper
Gomer Graves
C. C. Merritt
Beer Bill Veto Forecast by White House Contact
Representative Britten says President Hoover likely won’t veto a beer legalization bill if Congress passes it in December. Britten, after meeting Hoover, predicts New Year’s will be celebrated with real beer. White House secretary Joslin declined to discuss the talk, Britten insists Hoover did not refute him. Britten plans a wet bloc meeting to plan passage before session.
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Washington
White House
Britten
R. Ill
Hoover
Congress
Illinois
Capitol Hill
Theodore Joslin
Joslin
House
Garner Opposes European Debt Cancellation in Visit
Vice President elect John Nance Garner in St Louis denounced any European debt cancellation or modification. He urged passage of a beer bill and repeal of prohibition while en route to Washington for Hoover called conference.
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ST. Louis
John Nance Garner
House
Congress
Garner
Washington
Roosevelt
Hoover
Therfore
500 Overcoats Given to Shivering Crowd by Pawnbroker
Kansas City report notes Louis Cumonow distributed 500 surplus overcoats to a cold crowd. The annual event, now in its fourth year, saw the proprietor supply 400 extra coats this year due to limited stock.
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Kansas City
Louis Cumonow
Methodist Church Service Schedule and Theme
The Methodist Church offers Sunday school at 10:00 a m and morning worship at 11:00 a m with the sermon series on Matt 6 33 titled Some Buts and Whys. An evening service at 7:00 p m features the topic Growing a Backbone with a 6:00 p m Young People’s service.
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Young People
L. G. Hagard
Abolition of Slavery in British Colonies 1833
A historic note records the abolition of slavery across British colonies in 1833 marking a major legal and moral shift. The act freed enslaved people and redefined labor relations throughout the empire impacting colonists and enslavers alike.
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Great Britain
Job Offer Refused Over Wage Expectation
A man recounts refusing a job offer because the expected wage of ten dollars a week implied he was seen as a college graduate. The exchange highlights class and wage assumptions in early job discussions.
Whitewright Plans Winter Relief Effort United
Mayor F M Echols leads a drive to assemble funds and materials for winter relief. Red Cross cloth and sewing volunteers will aid families in need while county relief flour and federal funds may be allocated for public work. Committees will coordinate donations and distribution at the city assembly hall.
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F. M. Echols
The
Sun
Echols
Denison
Federal Farm Board
American Red Cross
R. L. Sears
Red Cross
Sears
City Assembly
Sherman
Whitewright
A.S. Noble
Curtis Morris
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Grayson County
Congress
Bargain Store Relocates Near Kirkpatrick Drug Store
The Bargain Store owned by J. L. Menefee moved to the first building east of Kirkpatrick drug store. New show windows were installed and the front and interior repainted. Mr Menefee opened here about two months ago and is expanding stock as trade demands. He and Mrs Menefee have made many friends in Whitewright.
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J. L. Menefee
Kirkpatrick
Menefee
Mrs. Menefee
Whitewright
Friday Literary Club Meets at Mrs Bryant's Home
The Friday Literary Club met at Mrs C B Bryant Jr home with 27 members present and guests from Winters Galesburg Ill Waxahachie. The program covered History of Our National Flag Washington Lincoln and Wilson a brief sketch and Beauty Spots of Washington followed by readings and a refreshment course.
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C. B. Bryant Jr
R. B. Mack
Winters
J. B. Hamilton
Galesburg
Ill
Tirey Wiseman
Waxahachie
T. E. Barbee
Bryant King
George Washington
L. LaRoe
Lincoln
Wilson
C. J. Meador
Washington
Olivia Whedbee
Reading
J. D. Lowe
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Newton Manning
Singing
Whitewright and Bells
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