Actor Murray Commissioned as Texas Ranger by Governor
New York actor J Harold Murray from the Florenz Ziegfeld show Rio Rita was commissioned as a Texas ranger by Gov Dan Moody after the governor witnessed his ranger portrayal in New York. Moody promised a commission upon return to Texas. Ziegfeld sent photos of Ranger Captains as models for future staging.
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Austin
J. Harold Murray
New York
Florenz Ziegfeld
Dan Moody
Gov. Moody
Texas Good Will
Murray
Ziegfeld
Texas
Moody
Frank Hamer
Tom Hickman
Texas Rangers
Music Class Starts September 12 With Monthly Tuition
Mrs. G. F. Bryant announces a music class beginning Monday September 12. Interested individuals should contact by phone or see her at once. Monthly tuition is six dollars.
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G. F. Bryant
Music lessons and orchestra notes from local teacher
Notice from S L Young announcing after school teaching hours 7 to 10 pm at his home north of the grammar school with instruction to take music on any instrument and weekly orchestra practice every Monday at 8 pm. Public notice also advertises Rawleigh Household Products sales in Fannin County with earnings potential and full support from W T Rawleigh Co. Memphis Tennessee.
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Whitewright
S. L. Young
Rawleigh
Fannin County
W. T. Rawleigh Co
Dept
Shower Celebrations Honor Miss Lassie Womack
Two local pageants honor October bride Miss Lassie Womack with a pair of showers. The first, at the home of Mrs. E O Thomas, featured hearts games and a toast by Edna Kathleen Hendry, with out-of-town guests from Houston Dallas and St. Louis. The second shower at Mrs J H Waggoner’s home centered on the Daisy motif with yellow and white decor and lively stunts, attended by many local friends.
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Lassie Womack
Miss Womack
E. O. Thomas
F. K. Douglas
Mary Ryan
Helen Thomas
Douglas
Elizabeth Waggoner
Alwilda Ryan
J. H. Waggoner
Edna Kathleen Hendry
Houston
St. Louis
H. T. Atterberry
Dallas
Ross R. May
Waggoner
R. M. Womack
John A. Ray
Olivia Whedbee
Minnie Willis
Pattie Pritchett
Bride Shower Feature Bids Guests Write Dream Letters
Mrs L LaRoe and Mrs H Brod oversee a bridal shower where guests write dream letters for the bride Miss Womack. A colorful display of refreshments and a unique favor pie with linen gifts close the afternoon as guests pull streamers for a humorous bargain husband lottery.
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L. LaRoe
H. Brodhead
Miss Womack
Battery deal offers 13 plate unit at S and S Service
For ten days only customers can swap their old battery for a new 13 plate battery priced at 9.25 with a one year guarantee. This special is offered by M L Greenway the battery man at S and S Service Station.
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Greenway
Echoing Donkey Interrupts Irish Court Speech
An incident in an Irish circuit court features the donkey in a nearby field braying during counsel Curran's address. The judge interjects for one speaker at a time, and Curran later complains of an echo hindering the judge's charge to the jury.
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Ireland
Curran
Optical Marvels Definition Sparks Freshman Wit
A college freshman in an examination paper offered a humorous definition of a man. He said a man can notice a pretty ankle three blocks away while driving in the city but cannot perceive a locomotive three blocks away when crossing an open rural track with forty box cars.
Murderer Remanded for State Mind Inquiry
Due to failure to enter an insanity plea, the murderer is remanded to have the state of his mind examined. The ruling directs an insanity inquiry under legal procedures.
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America
Punch
Circus Acrobat Finds Clown in Tears Over Elephant Death
A circus acrobat asks the crying clown why he weeps saying the elephant died. The clown replies he did not own the animal but the boss orders him to dig its grave.
All I have to do with my high toned daughter
Mrs Apple gate quips that calling chores domestic science changes her daughter’s response from glare to cooperation, revealing a humorous family exchange about household labor and status.
Fall Nomination Hinted in Dallas News Quote
A Dallas News paraphrase argues Democrats should welcome Republican compromise on nominating Mr Fall, suggesting bipartisan flexibility amid uncertainty. The fragment hints at cross party dynamics and political strategy without detailing events or dates.
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Mr. Fall
Dallas News
Card of Thanks for Inez Chumbley
We express deep appreciation for kindness shown during her illness and after her death. Thank you to Dr. R. May and the Sherman Hospital staff for their care when life hopes were gone. May God bless all who helped. Rev. and Mrs. Cleophas Chumbley and Children.
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Inez
R. May
Sherman Hospital
Cleophas Chumbley
Constable Sale in Whitewright for Donaghey Property
In Gray County Texas on September 17 1927 a constable sale will auction a vanity dresser bow end bed dresser bench a matress and a velour rug all American walnut from the estate of Mrs Elsie Donaghey and W M Donaghey to satisfy a Lloyd Moore judgment of 195 dollars plus costs. The sale follows an order from Justice Court Precinct No 2 Grayson County issued July 21 1927. The property is at Lloyd Moore furniture store Whitewright.
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State of Texas
Grayson
Honorable
Justice Court
Grayson County
Lloyd Moore
Elsie Donaghey
W. M. Donaghey
Whitewright
Texas
G. D. Bennett
Constable
Music Studio Opens with Fall Programs by Miss Tommie Chenoweth
Miss Tommie Chenoweth plans fall music studies in schools starting September 12. Private lessons will be held at the grammar school on Mondays and Thursdays and at the high school on Tuesdays and Fridays, with public school music at the grammar school on Wednesdays. Prices remain the same as last year.
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Tommie Chenoweth
Grammar School
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Ranger
Orbin Blanton
Chicago
University of Chicago
San Antonio
Texas Military Institute
M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
E. T. Doss
Planters Gin Company
P. A. Short
Kimbell Milling Co
P. Janway
J. W. McMurry Grocery
Buell Spindle
Love Monument Company of
Sherman
Mark Montgomery
Ira Fleming
Fleming & Stateville Grocery
J. L. Cardwell
Goodyear
Huffines Service
Whitewright, Texas
Pierce’s
Lawson
P. S
Constable’s Sale
Clark & Meador Good Hardware
Curlee
Lilley Dry Goods Co
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