Hail Damages Cotton Crop Across Winters Territory
A Sunday hailstorm and rain streaks devastated cotton from Drasco to Benoit, with losses ranging from four thousand to ten thousand acres. Heaviest damage occurred along Bluff and Elm Creeks as farmers plan replanting once the ground dries. Feed crops also suffered, while Gambill's store updates attractively improve shopping comfort. Naomi Hunt departs Sunday for Kansas City to study Expression this summer and plans to open a class upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drasco
Benoit
Bluff
Elm
Naomi Hunt
Kansas City
County Agent June schedule shows range of farm work and meetings
The notice lists a month of activities for the county agent starting June 10 with poultry project work and several community meetings. It covers office days, club and social meetings, pecan budding, dairy and farm projects, agronomy, and farming engineering across multiple communities through June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herring Club
Rowena
Dietz Club
Wingate
Hagan
Drasco Club
Rowena Community Social
Drasco
Olsen
Spring Hill
Victory Community
Miles
Hatchel
Herring
Dale
Barnett
Norton Community Social
Bethel Community Social
J. and P. Adds New Freight Service to Winters
S. E. Hunt, the local agent for Texas and Pacific, announces a daily through freight from Dallas to Fort Worth via Winters. Freight arrives in Winters two days after leaving Dallas, with a one line rate and about a 13 cent saving per hundred on first class matter. The service promises quicker delivery and broader conveniences for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Hunt
Texas & Pacific Railway
Dallas
Fort Worth
Winters
Miss Landon Ends Speaking Tour At Ballinger
Susan Landon of the Farm Bureau Cotton Association wraps up a county wide speaking tour with final talks Saturday at 2 30 pm in Ballinger after stops in San Angelo Rowena and other towns. The event at the courthouse promises full seating with reserved seats for ladies and electric fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Landon
Farm Bureau Cotton Association
San Angelo
Rowena
Sons of Herman Hall
Ballinger
Misa Landon
Man Claims He Owns Oldest Mule After Queen's Death
W F Hudson asserts he holds the record for the oldest mule since Old Queen died. The 37 year old mule owned by Uncle Sam Davis is now 80 and retired from work. He has ordered farmhands to let the mule roam freely, whether in the fields or back in the lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Hudson
Old Queen
Sam Davis
Pumphreys Visiting In Wichita Falls This Week
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Pumphrey are visiting Wichita Falls this week and staying at a local residence. The pair are sightseeing and planned social engagements with regional acquaintances during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
J. L. Pumphrey
Wichita Falls
Fifteen Acres Cotton Blooming Near John McNeill Place
J W Proctor owner of fifteen acres of cotton west of town reports plants in full bloom planted last March. John McNeill notes blooms in his buttonholes as he surveys the crop and plans to check effect on credit at local banks. Stalks show up to fifteen squares after a light rain and another rain fell Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. (Jewell) Proctor
John McNeill
Mr. McNeill
Band Concert at Baptist Church by San Marcos Academy Band
The San Marcos Academy Military Band directed by Donald G. Davis will perform sacred and standard music on the First Baptist church lawn Sunday at 8 30 p m. Elmo Low son of Bert and Mrs Low plays clarinet. he has a strong student record with the academy. The concert replaces the regular preaching service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos Academy
First Baptist Church
Donald G. Davis
Elmo Low
Bert Low
Elmo
Public Asked to Welcome Lindy
Washington hosts a welcoming celebration for Capt. Charles A. Lindbergh tomorrow with a nationwide post office appeal. Postmaster Huntsman urges the public to greet Lindbergh by air mail, noting his prior postal service role and the need for prompt, authoritative delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Huntsman
Post Office Department
Washington
Chas. A. Lindbergh
Capt. Lindbergh
Coolidge
Ocean
Winters Chamber Awards 4-H Contest Prize Scholarship
Della Brage, representing Herring 4-H Club and Runnels County, thanks Winters Chamber of Commerce for awarding a Short Course scholarship at A. and M. College this summer. Irene McNeill returns home from Abilene to spend summer with parents. she studied at McMurry College last term.
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Winters Chamber of Commerce
Winters
Texas
Ballinger
Runnels County
Runnels
Oceanmeree
Mya
Heil Ivesworth
Della Brage
Irene McNeill
Abilene
John McNeill
Miss McNeill
McMurry College
Miss Brown Weds Denton Man
Cordelia Brown of this city married B. H. McFall of Denton on April 30. The ceremony occurred at the Presbyterian manse in Ballinger and remained secret until after her Tuscola teaching tenure. The groom is a prominent Denton businessman. they will reside in Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelia Brown
B. H. McFall
Denton
Ballinger
Tuscola
Local C. C. Elects New Secretary
S W Cooper of Crosbyton Texas has been elected to succeed C Mm Robertson as secretary of the local chamber of commerce. He was chosen in an executive session Monday and accepted Tuesday and will begin about July 1. Cooper brings five years as Crosbyton secretary and wide experience in commercial work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.W. Cooper
Cogsbyton
Texas
C. Mm. Robertson
Chamber of Commerce
Air
Cooper
Crosbyton
Hich
Mr. Cooper
West Texas
South Plains
Huntsman Writes From Flood Area
Winters Texas correspondent describes New Orleans flood disaster effects and relief efforts. He notes Mississippi floods, asks Washington for action, and mentions Will Rogers benefit for Red Cross. He reports ship cargo and a hospital meeting with a veteran who earned the Sampson medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pusey Weise
Statacu
Mississippi
New Orleans
Washington
Will Rogers
Red Cross
Sampson
Hobson
Lynn Presented Silver Set by Seed Crushers Assa
J. W. Lynn retires as president of the Seed Crushers Association of Winters Texas after a Galveston convention year in which he was honored with a monogrammed sterling silver service set. The gift signifies appreciation for his leadership and esteem from Texas business circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Seed Crushers Assa
J. W. Lenn
Crushers Associatem
Galveston
Winters
Texas
Band Program at Park Tonight 8 30
The Junior Band opens an open air concert at Tinkle Park tonight at 8 30 signaling a summer concert series. Director Shepperd notes new music and bi weekly performances alternating with the old band. A program includes America Emil Asher Activity March Harold Bennett Project March Nocturno Nearer My God to Thee Auld Lang Syne Mister Joe One Step and The Star Spangled Banner with safety notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinkle Park
Shepperd
America
Emil Asher
Ndi
Harold Bennett
Mister Joe
H. Bennett
Closed Car Accident Near Koehler Farm Injures Family
A two car collision near Koehler farm caused a rear car, a closed model, to overturn twice. A baby was slightly cut. other occupants, including Raymond Lloyd and Mrs. Ralph Lloyd, received minor injuries. The Lloyds are from Lubbock. Johnnie Roberson is from Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koehler Fama
Lubbock
Irishman Emet Huntsman Remembers Merrimac Action
The letter recalls the Merrimac in Havana Harbor during the Spanish American War and a man winning medals for feats in battle. Huntsman, born near Dublin, calls himself an Irishman and speaks nostalgically of friends and river memories while hoping for reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Dublin
Ireland
Emet Huntsman
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Lindbergh
Lucky Charles Lindbergh
New York
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London
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Miss Brown
Mrs. McFall
C. C
Huntsman
Enterprise
Tex
Pace
Park Tonight
Raymond Lloyd
Ralph Lloyd
Johnnie Robert Son
Robert Son
A. C. Co
E. M. Shepperd
Spring Creek
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