Palace Theatre Opens Tonight in Whitewright
Palace Theatre in Whitewright reopens under J. F. Fuller with Four Marx Brothers in Horse Feathers and Hollywood on Parade. W. H. Morgan of Houston and Fuller oversee shows with Gary Cooper starring in Devil and the Deep during Sunday to Tuesday. Monday hours run 1 to 5 pm.
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Palace Theatre
J. F. Fuller
Leonard Theatre
Fuller
Sun
Palace
Whitewright
W. H. Morgan
Houston
Marx Brothers
Hollywood
Bob Steele
Gary Cooper
the Sun
Maine Election Upsets G. O. P. Plans
Washington reports Republican managers move to reshuffle lines after Maine’s upset in a year that sees a Democratic governor elected in a presidential contest. They warn of a heavy protest vote, fear East Coast losses, and press Hoover to hit the trail as funds lag and Roosevelt tariff attack stirs new money.
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Washington
Maine
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Middle West
West
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New York
Hoover
Roosevelt
Topeka Farm
Postal Department Deficit Deepens Amid Higher Postage
The Treasury reports a larger deficit for the Postoffice Department this fiscal year. It advanced $15,000,000 more to reach $30,078,597.56, up from $25,000,000 a year earlier.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Treasury
Film Star and Bridegroom Probe a Faint Registry Hint
In Thomaston Times a film star newly married questions a home as she suspects a prior marriage while the bridegroom affirms the residence. Einstein debates whether the universe is static or dynamic, and a boast about ownership of a radio appears amid the brief notes.
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Einstein
Thomaston
Whitewright PTA opens school year with program
The Whitewright Parent-Teacher Association held its first meeting of the school year at the grammar school. A receiving line welcomed faculty members and district president Mrs. R. M. Carter. An auditorium program followed with musical numbers and a talk on cooperation between teachers and parents. Next meeting is set for the second Tuesday night in October.
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Whitewright Parent-Teacher Association
R. M. Carter
Sherman
H. T. Atterberry
Punch
Gladys Ray
Lucille LaRoe
Parent-Teacher Association
R. T. Pennington
Whitewright
Grayson County Baptists Meet Here For Two Day Session
The Grayson County Missionary Baptist Association convened at the First Baptist Church at 10 o clock for a two day session. Officers include D B Steed as moderator and Rev J L Truett as clerk. Dr J A Ellis of Sherman will preach the introductory sermon with Rev R E Prince of Bells as alternate.
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Grayson County Missionary Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
D. B. Steed
J. L. Truett
J. A. Ellis
Sherman
R. E. Prince
Bells
O. H. Garner
Whitewright
F. E. Swanner
T. B. Randolph
H. H. Chaffee
Morris County Splits Vote Between Sterling and Ferguson
In Morris County the count ends with Sterling and Mrs. Ferguson tied at 818 votes each after a county official reports returns. The piece recalls a history of Morris balancing outcomes, noting previous margins such as Sterling leading by one vote in 1930.
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Morris County
News Messenger
Ferguson
Sterling
Marshall News
Two Young Men Hurt In Auto Wreck Near Gladewater
Glenn Jordan and Frank Sheppard of Gladewater were injured when their car left highway 42 southeast of town Monday. They escaped with minor injuries after the vehicle overturned. Dr. R. L. Sears treated them and they exchanged the wrecked Chevrolet for a new one.
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Glenn Jordan
Frank Sheppard
Gladewater
R. L. Sears
Ackley & Cook Tent Theatre Opens Here
The Ackley and Cook tent theatre opens tonight in Whitewright with high class plays and vaudeville. The company has drawn large crowds in Whitewright before and offers free admission to one lady with each paid ticket on opening night. Mr. Ackley, a Grayson County man, is well known in Denison and Whitewright.
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Ackley & Cook
Whitewright
Ackley
Grayson County
Denison
Young Winnetka boy earns pay as world’s youngest writer
Chandler Washburne, eight years old of Winnetka Illinois, is believed to be the youngest author receiving payment for his writings. He has a growing collection of published pieces and a talent noted by local editors.
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Chandler Washburne
Winnetka, Ill
O. L. Jones Takes Charge of Community Natural Gas Office
O. L. Pig Jones will collect local gas bills and run the gas office in the May building beside Kirkpatrick Pharmacy. Gas customers will pay at the gas office instead of the First National Bank, and Jones will also operate his insurance business there. He will display and sell gas ranges, heating stoves, and water heaters in the office.
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O. L
Pig) Jones
Community Natural Gas Company
May
Kirkpatrick
First National Bank
Jones
Gas Company
Denison man elected head of railway grievance body
Charles McKemy of Denison former state labor commissioner won the chairman post of the general grievance committee of the Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen for the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad. The office moves from Parsons Kansas to Denison. He will speak for the union in negotiations affecting firemen and enginemen welfare.
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Charles McKemy
Denison
Brotherhood of Firemen
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad
McKemy
Parsons
Kan
Mr. McKenny
J. B. Burris
Whitewright
Independent Democratic name on ballot sought in Texas
Geo W Armstrong of Fort Worth, gubernatorial nominee of the Jacksonian Democratic or Independent Democratic party, filed with Secretary of State Jane McCallum to list candidates for the November general election. McCallum viewed no objection to either name, while Armstrong urged the party aims remain true to Democracy.
Cotton prices fall after government yield report
Local buyers paid 9.10 for cotton a week ago, then after a government yield report the price dropped by 5.00 per bale. Since, it fell another 5.00. This Thursday morning prices are 7 cents per pound for lint, 2.25 for seed cotton, and 10.50 per ton for cotton seed. Seed was 12.00 per ton a week earlier. Through Wednesday night 1163 bales had been ginned here versus 1660 a year ago, when cotton was 6 cents per pound and seed at 9.00 per ton.
Churchgoers Targeted for Whisky Sales Near Tahlequah
Theodore Hubbard allegedly sold whisky to churchgoers outside the Greenleaf Church southeast of Tahlequah, inviting attendees to drink samples during services. He remained jailed awaiting federal prosecution.
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Muskogee
Okla
Theodore Hubbard
Greenleaf Church
Tahlequah
Hubbard
Old Bills Remain Unreplaced After Three-Year Push
Large-size currency debts total more than 558 million dollars still outstanding after three years of efforts to replace them with new smaller bills. Some may be buried under the old apple tree or hidden in the tobacco jar or sugar bowl, or wedged between the leaves of the family Bible.
Ferguson Nomination Declared by Texas Democrats
Texas Democrats, returning from their state convention in Lubbock, nominated Mrs Miriam A Ferguson for governor and adopted a platform largely written by her husband James E Ferguson. The convention praised the platform and Ferguson controlled proceedings while Sterling supporters filed a recount suit challenging the election returns.
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Texas
Ferguson
Fergusons
Dan Moody
R. S. Sterling
Sterling
All the People
Jim
Austin
Charles I. Francis
Wichita Falls
Francis
T. E. Boone
Injunction Halts Huntsville Prison Printing Contracts
Judge J D Moore in Travis County grants an injunction barring the Texas State printing plant at Huntsville prison from handling work for state institutions and departments. The Board of Control is blocked from awarding contracts to the Item Printing Company and convict labor. The Printers' Trades Council argues state printing with convict labor is improper and that the prison cannot contract with itself.
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Prison Board
Garner at Whitewright on Katy Flyer campaign stop
Uvalde Democrat John Nance Garner rode the North Bound Katy Flyer through Whitewright on Tuesday morning en route to Kansas City with Franklin D. Roosevelt. About 25 to 30 residents greeted him on the platform, applauded, and presented a rose as Garner chatted about old friends before resuming his journey. Garner, Texas’ first major party vice presidential nominee, appeared healthy and thanked supporters.
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John Nance Garner
Uvalde
United States
Whitewright
Mr. Garner
D. A. Ray
J. D. Hoard
Denison
Kansas City
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Garner
Texas
One Dollar Per Capita Paid to Schools Soon
Austin expects a one dollar per capita payment on last year’s apportionment to be issued September 15. After this payment the state will owe 2.50 per capita, which Shaver says should be paid in October or November.
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Austin
Charles N. Shaver
Shaver
Chevrolet Car To Be Given Away In Whitewright Campaign
Whitewright merchants launch a fall trade drive with posters and mail circulars to rural routes. They offer weekend discounts and announce a Christmas Eve giveaway of a five passenger Chevrolet coach worth $650, drawing broad attention.
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Whitewright
Texas
Texas Resolution Backing Soldier Bonus and Centennial Support
The resolution committee endorsed cash payment for the soldiers bonus and urged Texas lawmakers in Washington to support it. It also backed a constitutional amendment to fund the 1936 centennial celebration and noted a Terrell election law change proposal failed in subcommittee.
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Texas
Washington
Baby Show Highlights Pure Food Event in Whitewright
A baby show will be a main feature of the Pure Food Show in Whitewright October 13 14 15. The Presbyterian Church ladies host a miniature fair with booths, hamburger stands, and entertainment. Prizes honor babies by age group and a best baby contest winner. Souvenirs for all entrants. Contact Mrs Joe M Russell for details.
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Whitewright
Presbyterian Church
Joe M. Russell
Trial of Contest of Election to Start Next Week
Gov Ross S Sterling sues to contest Miriam Ferguson nomination for governor over alleged illegal voting in multiple counties. Trial before Judge W F Robertson may begin next week after Petition from Sam McCorkle is filed. Miriam Ferguson to be served in Austin. M M Crane and Dan Moody named figures in the case.
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M. M. Crane
Dallas
James Ferguson
Dan Moody
Fergusons
Ferguson
Whitewright Opens School With 360 Enrolled Monday
Whitewright public schools began Monday with about 360 pupils, slightly below last year’s opening. Most enrollment work was completed first day, grammar books issued, and schedules started. high school class lists were being finalized and exams for a few students were pending.
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Whitewright
Mint records broken as jewelry and teeth boost deposits
Denver mint officials report August deposits shattered all records for the second month in a row. total August deposits reached 659, up from 259 a year earlier and 39 higher than July. Chief Clerk Oscar Hinrichs cites mountain placer mining and cash needs for jewelry and even gold teeth being cashed.
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Denver
Federal Mint
Oscar Hinrichs
Pepsin Made From Hog Stomach for Aiding Digestion
The preparation of pepsin from a hog stomach is described as a aid for digestion for those who have indulged in excess eating or wrongdoing.
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O. L. Jones
Chas. M’kemy
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Jefferson
John Garner
Chevrolet
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