Runnels Woman Is Flu Victim Funeral Today
Mrs. Mike C. Boyd 68 a Ballinger resident since 1902 died Wednesday at 2 PM at 1007 Broadway from influenza complications. Funeral at First Methodist Church Thursday 3:30 PM, burial Evergreen Cemetery. Survived by husband Charles Boyd San Antonio a daughter Mrs Durwood McKenzie Abilene a brother A W Son Brownwood a sister Mrs J W Latham Brownwood two children deceased. Pallbearers list given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinger
Mike C. Boyd
Broadway
Boyd
Boyd Nursery
Kunnels County
First Methodist Church
Homer Vanderpool
Old Age Pensions to Start by July 1 in Texas
Governor Allred announced that federal approval of the Texas old age assistance law ensures pension payments begin no later than July 1. About 160,000 applications have been filed, with at least 60,000 expected to qualify for initial payments. Local investigators will handle qualification checks to fit hometown conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Allred
Orville Carpenter
Federal Securities Board
H. McGregor
Vatford
Norton Juniors to Stage Play in School Auditorium
Norton high school juniors will present the play George in a Jam at the school auditorium Friday. Proceeds fund the annual junior-senior entertainment. Superintendent O L Conger commends seven teachers and the student body's outstanding year. Mrs Galloway and Miss Katherine Galloway of Brownwood visited Thursday in the home of Miss Lucille Galloway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Norton High School
George
Supt. O. L. Conger
Galloway
Katherine Galloway
Brownwood
Lucille Galloway
Political Candidate Announcements Tied to Democratic Primary
Announcements of candidates appearing in this column are made subject to the action of the Democratic Primary to be held Saturday July 25 1936.
Local Government Races Highlight County Attorney Clerk and Tax Officials
Voters consider John B. Rayburn for County Attorney and Sessions for County Clerk. W W Chastain Ern est Moody joined by Mrs Francis and W A Forgey for Tax Collector and Assessor. W A Holt also listed among candidates.
Texans Arrive on Centennial Special Train Tour
A Texas Centennial special train tour will visit the east and midwest in late April with governors and mayors at each stop. Parades receptions and Centennial broadcasts are planned as radio networks spare time to feature the Texans. The train sponsored by the Texas Press Association the State Department of Publicity and the Centennial exposition departs April 26 and returns May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Department of Information
Midwest
Texas Press Association
State Department of Publicity
Texas Centennial stamps to advertise state abroad
Thousands of mail pieces moving out of Texas will carry colorful sticker stamps promoting Texas and its Centennial celebrations. Distributed by the Texas Centennial Celebrations publicity department in Dallas, the stamps are available to anyone who will use them on mail to other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Department of Publicity
Dallas
Campaign Oratory By Radio and Its Political Impact
The piece argues that rain could dampen rallies but radio will deliver unprecedented campaign oratory. It notes growing radio use from about 12 million to twice that number, with more receivers and stations boosting citizen access. Broadcasts impose time limits, offer comfort at home, but lack crowd energy and visual cues.
Market Price Report for Commodities and Livestock
The list shows yesterday's prices for cotton middling and cottonseed by ton, maize by ton, oats No 2, wheat per bushel, corn shelled per bushel, barley per bushel, eggs per dozen, hens and roosters by pound, fryers per pound, cream price per cent, and prices in cents and dollars for various items. Prices include 9.50 for cotton, 20.00 for cottonseed, 10.50 for maize, 0.65 for oats, 0.95 for wheat, 0.65 for corn, 0.32 for barley, 0.14 for eggs, 0.14 for hens, 0.16 for roosters, 0.28 for fryers, and 0.14–0.16 for cream per 1 unit.
Invention and Industry in American Progress
The article extols American ingenuity from colonial tools to modern machines in Ford's Greenfield Village. It credits necessity as the mother of invention and highlights pioneers’ curved axes and Kentucky rifles, then discusses how machines reduce labor needs and boost employment. It notes wartime marvels like the 155mm howitzer redoil mechanism built by Detroit auto plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dearborn
Ford
Greenfield Village
America
Kentucky
Detroit
Eighteen Carat Boob Play at Pumphrey Church Friday
A play titled Eighteen Carat Boob will be shown at the Baptist Tabernacle in Pumphrey on Friday night at 8 o clock. It is staged by the eighth grade of Pumphrey school with local talent and is open to all with no admission charge. Clarence Spill left Tuesday for Amarillo to resume duties in a government position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pumphrey Church
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Pumphrey
Clarence Spill
Amarillo
Visitors from Robstown and Houston in Galveston
Mrs John Bullock and Mrs Herman Bullock of Robstown are spending a few days in the home of Mr and Mrs A D Smith. Mr and Mrs H J Hodge and their little son spent the first of the week visiting in Houston and Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bullock
Herman Bullock
Robstown
A. D. Smith
H. J. Hodge
Little Son
Houston
Galveston
Economic shift fuels demand for more machines and workers
The text notes that lower prices boost machine sales and raise the need for operators. It highlights that current employment in the United States outnumbers thirty years ago, while the population has not doubled since 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Roberts Mill & Elevator Co. manager arrives from San Antonio
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Roberts arrived yesterday from San Antonio. Mr. Roberts said they would stay some time while he takes charge of Roberts Mill & Elevator Company business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Roberts
San Antonio
Mr. Roberts
Roberts Mill & Elevator Company
Miss Sallie Bridwell Visits Austin Relatives
Miss Sallie Bridwell of Austin visited relatives and friends here for several days this week, sharing time with local kin and acquaintances.
Joneses Visit Friends in Waco This Weekend
Mr and Mrs R M Jones spent the past weekend in Waco visiting friends and relatives, sharing time with local residents and enjoying the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Jones
Waco
Byers Visit Pumphrey Home This Weekend
Mr and Mrs R L Byers of Littlefield visited in the home of her father W M Pumphrey last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Byers
Littlefield
W. M. Pumphrey
Wilson Heads to San Benito for Red and White Work
L. F. Wilson left Saturday for San Benito where he has received employment with the Red and White stores of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Wilson
San Benito
Red & White
Consolation in a World of People Seeks Universal Fit
A reflective line suggests that with a world so large and diverse there should exist someone who can suit every person. The remark imagines a perfect matchmaker amid countless individuals.
Encouraging Children in All Athletic Undertakings
Children should be encouraged to participate in all athletic undertakings as part of proper development. Active involvement helps build health, teamwork, and discipline, guiding youths toward well rounded growth.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. M. Pyburn
Eubank Floral Co
C. L. Green Milling & Grain CO
Tfe
Kirk & Mack
KK. L. Stokes
Lubbock
Edwards Auto Parts
Winters
Tex
D. W. Duncan
Mebane Cottonseed
ZJ. H. Lollar
Ite
Albert Andrae
Florence Branham
North Main St
W. A. Fece
Coke
Sterling Counties
Rawleigh
Dept
H. L. Duncan
Banner Ice Co
L. B. Sawyer
Reid Drug Store
White Henry Bickle
San Angelo
Runnels
Mrs. Boyd
Fayetteville
Ark
Paul Trimmier
George Kirk
Pete McKenzie
Chester Cherry
R. W. Earnshaw
Frank Pearce
Horace B. Sessions
John B. Rayburn
W. W. Chastain
Ernest Moody
W. A. Forgey
W. A. Francis
Aurelia Webb
W. A. Holt
Joe Mapes
Oren Maphis
Chas. W. Schwartz
Troy Carter
For Justice of the Peace
Procinet
James Cagney
Pat O’brien
June Travis
Stuart Erwin
Barton Maclane
Movietone News
Jane Withers
Paddy O'Day
Pinky Tomlin
Rita Cansin
Major
Bowes
the Air
Frankie Darro
Roy ‘Mason
Peter B. Kyne
Pues of
Eaton
Lodi
Jefferson Island
Fraziers Catsup
Bologna
van Camp
Stokely
Crawford
Llo
Stokely's
Libby
Gene
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!