Prospects Bright In Texas As Trade Improves
In Austin on July 8 Dr. F A Buechel UT Bureau of Business Research says Gulf Southwest conditions are brighter than most areas. May drought relief, Centennial Exposition, and rising cotton exports push Texas toward higher farm income. Nationally steel activity rises with forward buying. May retail sales up 12 percent nationwide and 17 percent in Texas. Building remains constrained by cost gaps and political uncertainty.
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Austin
Gulf Southwest
F. A. Buechel
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Texas
Hull
Buechel
Pittsburg
Old Settlers of Taylor County to Hold 17th Reunion
Abilene reports the Old Settlers and Pioneers of Taylor County Texas will hold their 17th annual reunion and homecoming at Buffalo Gap July 17 1936 as part of Texas Centennial celebrations. Speakers include Senator Tom Connally and Morris Sheppard with Dr R N Richardson of Hardin Simmons University.
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Taylor County
Abilene
Texas
Buffalo Gap
State of
R. N. Richardson
Hardin-Simmons University
West Texas
Tom Connally
Morris Sheppard
Tucker Twins Entertain at Breckenridge Art Meet
Misses Annette and Jeanette Tucker returned from Breckenridge where they appeared on a program by the Art Club honoring Tex Moore. The Tucker twins, known locally for entertainment work, are gaining a reputation and will feature the entertainment at Tuesday's Lions Club luncheon at Victory.
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Annette
Jeanette Tucker
Breckenridge
Art Club
Tex Moore
Tucker Twins
Lions Club
Victory
Maharaja of Kaparthala Invited to Texas Centennial
The Maharaja of Kaparthala, famed for jewels and hosting royalty in Europe, has been invited to visit Texas during the Centennial year. The invitation came from Governor Alfred at the request of Texans who previously hosted the potentate overseas. The ruler is said to wear a durbar turban adorned by the largest known emerald weighing several hundred carats.
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Austin
Kaparthala
India
Texas
Paul L. Wakefield
Alfred
Europe
Dixon Family on Amarillo Weeklong Visit
Dr and Mrs J W Dixon spend a week visiting Amarillo with sons Harold and Gerald. They are joined by Mayme Gregory visiting her brother Boyce Gregory and family in Plainview.
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J. W. Dixon
Harold and
Gerald
Amarillo
Migs
Mayme Gregory
Boyce Gregory
Plainview
Visitors Blanche Grimes and Wilna Cooke in Abilene
Mrs Blanche Grimes and Miss Wilna Cooke were visitors in Abilene Tuesday.
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Blanche Grimes
Wilna Cooke
Abilene
Unclear Fragments Describe Building Trades Section
Fragmentary notes reference building trades and county sections with scattered phrases about glass and influence. The text lacks coherent events, names, dates, or locations to form a concrete news item or summary.
Wilmeth Farmer Endorses Turning Under of Peas
F. H. Koenig, living about two miles south of Wilmeth, says last year he turned under an acre of peas and beans and saw faster cotton growth, taller plants, and better land looseness. He signed a work sheet under a government program and plans to plant 37 acres of peas this year, with portions reserved for home use and seed.
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F. H. Koenig
Wilmeth
Mr. Koenig
Mr. Koeney
Koenig
Good Seed Pays Off In Oat Demonstration
Co. D. Berry near Crews ran a 20 acre oat field comparison with 4.5 acres of pure bred Nortex Oats and 14.5 acres of ordinary seed. Pure bred oats yielded 51 bushels per acre versus 35 for ordinary, a gain of 16 bu per acre. Berry said a $7.25 seed outlay returned about $69.60 in favor of the good seed, proving better seed improves returns.
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D. Berry
Crews
Berry
Mr.Berry
Norton Ladies Plan El Paso Visit to Fort Bliss
Mrs. J. R. Dry and her children Mrs. J. W. Davis and Miss Lillian Scarborough departed Norton today to visit John Preston Dry at Fort Bliss in El Paso. The trip follows plans to travel through Dallas and California en route.
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J. R. Dry
J. W. Davis
Lillian Scarborough
Norton
el Paso
John Preaton
Dry
Fort , Bliss
Arls Bad
Farmers Pleased By Size of Cotton Subsidy Checks
Runnels County issued 1539 subsidy checks totaling 67312.40 with an average of about 43.00 per contract. About 3000 farmers will receive part or all of these in the final division. Additional payments include 1934 cotton certificate pool 13041.00 and late 1934-35 wheat and other subsidies bringing three month total to 76367.00. An old AAA program may yield about 100000 more from 1935 cotton pool and 600 more subsidy checks to Runnels county.
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Runnels County
AAA
Lions Victory Home Demonstration Meet Plans Luncheon
The Victory Home Demonstration club met Tuesday July 7 at Mrs Delmer Gardner home. Mrs Clyde Gardner led the business session and plans were made for a July 14 luncheon at the Victory Schoolhouse with extra plates available. Several women including Mrs Gardner and others shared ice cream and cookies during social hour.
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Victory Home Demonstration Club
Delmer Gardner
Clyde Gardner
Lions Club
Victory School
Walter Lee
V. A. White
Pete Davis
Riley Marks
Jim Lowell
V. Frierson
Travis Smith Returns Home After Austin Trip
Travis Smith spent a few days in Austin and returned home yesterday.
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Travis Smith
Austin
Lions Induct New Officers At Last Tuesday Meeting
The Lions Club luncheon featured the installation of officers for the coming year led by T. D. Coupland. Elected earlier, C. L. Green becomes president with Albert Afflerbach as 1st vice president and Lanham Brown as 2nd vice president. Additional directors include Jno. W. Norman H. O. Jones and T. A. Smith.
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Lions Club
T. D. Coupland
C. L. Green
Albert Afflerbach
Lanham Brown
Morey Millerman
Walter Neely
Tailtwister
Jno
Q. McAdams
Liontamer
W. Norman
H. O. Jones
T. A. Smith
Frank Flynt
Brady
Victory
Allred Takes Lead Jin Race For Office
Governor James V. Allred builds a strong campaign for a second term. He outsprints opponents, dispels opposition rumors, and leads as of late stages, with Waxahachie speech framing the race and vows of victory.
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Allred
Jin
Quilt and Bedspread Show Dates Set by Club
Club members plan a quilt and bedspread show on July 24 and 25 with several prizes awarded and a tufted bedspread given away. Watch The Enterprise next week for details of interest to everyone.
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Victory Home
The
Hamlin Couple Guests of Bailey and Robinson Family
Mr and Mrs Gordon Dunnay of Hamlin were week end guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Clyde V Bailey. Mr and Mrs H W Robinson and son Billy spent the past week end at Menard.
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Gordon Dunnay
Hamlin
Clyde V. Bailey
Miss Linnie Caskey Visiting Brother in Midlothian
Miss Linnie Caskey of Midlothian is visiting at the home of her brother Ernest Caskey and Mrs Caskey.
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Linnie Caskey
Midlothian
Ernest Caskey
Mrs. Caskey
Griffin-Miller of Texan visit relatives this week
Mr and Mrs Griffin Miller of Texan are visiting relatives and friends here this week.
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Mrs. Griffin. Miller
County and District Candidates Talk Here This Evening
Hon C L South will discuss county and district races at the meeting this evening. Winters Country Club announces its annual chicken barbecue at the club house next Friday July 17 at 8 o clock for members families and guests with a short program.
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C. L. South
The
Winters Country Club
Rains Boost Territorial Crop Prospects After Heavy Weekend Rain
Heavy rains over eighteen hours last Sunday afternoon and night dropped 11 2 to 2 1 2 inches across the territory. Farmers report optimal moisture, excellent conditions for a bumper crop this fall, with forecasts of about half a bale of cotton per acre. Prices for farm commodities rose during the week, including cotton, cottonseed, wheat, maize and cream. Market report available for quotations.
Fred Hunt Named Lecturer at Ford Motor Building
Since the Centennial Exposition in Dallas Fred Hunt son of Mr and Mrs E E Hunt has been employed as a lecturer in the Ford Motor Co building His selection came from many Texas university and other students through tests and elimination contests Only a small number were chosen for this class of work Winters friends are proud of his achievement.
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Dallas
Fred Hunt
8. E. Hunt
Ford Motor Co
Texas University
Fred
Winters
Family reunion trip for Tyre descendants
Mrs W R Gannaway departed today to attend a Tyre family reunion in San Antonio and Carizzo Springs. Mrs Roxie Floyd and her mother Mrs Tyre have been visiting in South Texas and expect other family members to join the gathering there.
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W. R. Gannaway
J. H. Tyre
San Antonio
Carrizo Springs
Roxie Floyd
Tyre
Texas
Huntsman Alderman visit ends, returns home
Mr and Mrs Emett Huntsman and Mr and Mrs John Alderman returned Wednesday to their homes at Quincy after visiting Mr and Mrs A D Lee and other relatives. Mrs Alderman will be remembered as Miss Elizabeth Huntsman.
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Emett Huntsman
John Alderman
Quenada
A. D. Lee
Sister Dies in Kentucky
Mrs. Alice Mann dies June 27 in Scottsville Kentucky. She is the sister of B F Huntsman and friends here offer sympathy to Mr Huntsman on his loss.
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Kentucky
Alice Mann
B. F. Huntsman
Scottsville
Mr. Huntsman
Abilene Couple Visits Millsap Family Friends
Mr and Mrs Louis Heard with Mr and Mrs Leonard Stover and their baby daughter of Abilene spent Saturday and Sunday visiting in Millsap with the Day family and relatives.
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Louis Heard
Leonard Stover
Abilene
Millsap
Mrs
Claude Day
Pike Family Visit Highlights Dallas Stay
Mr and Mrs Otto Pike of Dallas spent a week end visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W T Pike. He returned to Dallas at the start of the week while Mrs Pike remained for ongoing visit.
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Otto Pike
Dallas
W. T. Pike
Winters Enterprise Sponsors Public Street Candidate Meeting
Friday evening at 8:30 voters and others may hear county and district candidates at a street gathering sponsored by The Winters Enterprise. The event runs between Higginbotham Bros Co and Smith Drug Co with special lighting and a public address system. County hopefuls announce, state representatives receive about fifteen minutes to present their case, and Congressman C L South of Coleman will address voters for about twenty minutes.
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Winters Enterprise
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Smith Drug Co
C. L. South
Coleman
U. S. House of Representatives
Associational B T U Meets at Ballinger Sunday
Regular meeting of the Rune nel s county Associational B T U will be held at 3 o clock Sunday afternoon, July 12, at the First Baptist church in Ballinger. Frances Jones of Ballinger conducts the devotional and business, Jewett Patton of Paint Rock plays a piano solo, Mary Elizabeth Truly reports from Menard Encampment, and George Marie Templeton of Rowena sings.
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Runenels County Associational
First Baptist Church
Ballinger
W. T. Billups
Frances Jones
Jewett Patton
Paint Rock
Menard
Mary Elizabeth Truly
Little George Marie Templeton
Rowena
Brown Couple Return Home After Texas Visit
Mr and Mrs W L Brown departed Sunday for their Austin home following a several day visit with Mr and Mrs W J Gardner and family.
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W. L. Brown
Austin
W. J. Gardner
Joyce Henslee Visits Dallas During Centennial Week
Miss Joyce Henslee spends the week in Dallas visiting friends and relatives while tending the Centennial observance.
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Joyce Henslee
Dallas
Mrs Pace Visits Centennial and Kaufman Trip
Mrs. W. A. Pace traveled to Dallas last Wednesday to attend the Centennial event. She plans a visit in Kaufman before returning home, accompanied by Mrs. Allen Adams of Arp who has been staying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Cramer.
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W. A. Pace
Dallas
Kaufman
Allen Adams
Arp
R. A. Cramer
Transfer Children During This Month
July is the transfer period for students attending schools in other districts. The county superintendent E. C. Grindstaff notes blank transfer forms are available in the county superintendent's office and parents have until August 1 to comply. High school and elementary students must transfer if attending a different district than their residence.
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E. C. Grindstaff
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T. A. Bledsoe
J. E. Hart
Fred Jones
ART Meet
Prince OF India
Olivia Bishop
Texas State College For Women
CSA
Georgianna Pace
Fort Worth
LIONS
C. L. Green Heads
James V. Allred
Young Worthy
Jim Allred
Waxahachie
Country Club
Ford Motor Building
B.T.U
Ballinger Sun
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