Court House News Transfers and Property Grants
Court house notices list transfers of individuals including Hugh Lincoln to Willie Byrd and Ralph Hersch to Clarice Carroll among others. Also recorded are multiple land grants and sales such as Zarosky 59-100 acre grant with W. W. Lewis, Kennon et ux to A. L. Kennon 43.2 acres, and A. N. Green et ux to Pearl Green with lots 7 8 9 and 10 in block 14. Values noted include 3000 3600 and 570 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Lincoln
Willie Byrd
Ralph Hersch
Clarice Carroll
James Wiseman
Sealie Henry Fred Johnson
Amy Maurine Lovick
T. R. Mills
Bailie Margaret Parker
Johnnie Worlds
Alice Miller
Eugenio G. Casarez
Francisco Perez
Oil and Gas Leases Recorded for Several Tracts
J. and Terry transfer 14 12 acres in the Jose Leal survey to J. W. Stitt for 10 dollars. T. S. Henderson and others sell to J. P. LaRue with Samuel Jones survey for 1550 dollars. Henry M. Camp and others convey 5 acres to Jay L. Grover in the Abigail Fokes League for 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. &. Terry
J. W. Stitt
Jose Leal
T. S. Henderson
J. P. LaRue
Samuel Jones
Henry M. Camp
Jay L. Grover
Abigail Fokes League
Deed Records Notable Transfers Include Multiple Parcels
Deed records list transfers from Joe N. Luce to A B Murray on a 46 2 3 acre tract plus Lena Wells survey parcels for 20 dollars, G T Wilkerson to R B Murray on 5982 100 acres of Lena Wells survey for 20, and R G Lyon to W H Triggs on two Martha Rogers Addition lots for 2500. W H Triggs sells back to Lyon, 6500 for the same addition. Additional transactions include J W Baird to Jno J Worle of 35 acres for 325 dollars and Coffield Jr to Floyd of lots 9 and 10 in Rockdale for 1550.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe N. Luce
A. B. Murray
Lewis Wells
L. Rankin
Martha Rogers
J. W. Baird
Jno
J. Worle
Daniel Robinson Grant
J. F. Coffield Jr
S. M. Floyd
Rockdale
W. A. Kubecka
Mars
Rosa Macha
Buckholts
Frank Zarosky, Sr
Clem
Mary Ellen Manning Pupils Give Piano Recital at Yee High
Mary Ellen Manning teaches the Dunning piano system. pupils performed on June 14 at Yee High School auditorium. The program included works by Mendelssohn, Brahms, Shackley, Engelmann and others, with pieces for rhythm, memory, and transposition. Her next term starts June 14 with fall term beginning September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Manning
Yee High School
Miss Manning
Burlesea-Garritt
Agnes
Amelia Matocha
Zelma Koenigsberg
Harry Lee Koenigsberg
Rondon Capricco-Beethoven
Vivian
Vilma Ondre
Vilma Ondres
Eilenberg
Mendelssonn
Frances Hebner
Vivian Ondrej
Agnes Matocha
Jenkins
Ellmenrich
Vilma Ondrej
Shackley
Beethoven
Valse Helene Kern
Bohm
Zelma Koenigebers
Sylvan Sprites
Engelmann
Rhythm Pictures
Wedding Weekend Honors For Polly McGehee Smith
The coming wedding of Miss Polly McGehee and Newton Smith of Houston occurred Tuesday morning, inspiring multiple gatherings last week. Miss Mary Randolph and Mrs. Vance Werner hosted Friday’s afternoon event at the Randolph home with five tables of 42, pink decor, radiance roses, high score won by Miss Sallie Coleman, linen gift to the winner, and low to Mrs. Penn Wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly McGehee
Newton Smith
Houston
Mary Randolph
Vance Werner
T. L Randolph
Sallie Coleman
Commissioner's Court Reports Bond Election Results and Levy
The court canvassed a June 1 bond election at Gay Hill with 34 votes for and 4 against. It set the 1929 tax levy at 60 cents for county purposes, same as 1928. As Board of Equalization the court considered raising funds from Sandow Lignite Coal Co, Rockdale and Sandow Railroad, and American Coal Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner's Court
Gay Hill
Board of Equalization
Sandow Lignite Coal Company
Rockdale and
Sandow Railroad
American Coal Company
Tax Ruling Raises Personal Property Taxes for Local Coal Firms
W A Morrison as chair of the County Board of school trustees and county officials presided. After testimony, the court raised personal property taxes on the Sandow Lignite Coal Co by 2000 dollars, on the Rockdale and Sandow Railroad Co by 9000 dollars, and imposed 5 dollars per acre on land owned by the American Coal Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Morrison
A. J. Lewis
J. M. Ralston
E. A. Camp
Sandow Lignite Coal Company
Rockdale and
Sandow
American Coal Company
Bridal Luncheon Fetes Miss McGehee With Rose Motif
Guests enjoyed a luncheon for Miss McGehee on Saturday at one o'clock hosted by Miss Bess DuBois. The pink rose theme featured crepe paper centerpieces and crystal baskets with pink roses, plus a hand painted bread board and embroidered tea apron for the honored guest. A bigraphy was composed by guests during the meal and read aloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss McGehee
Rose Petal Parasol and Rose Glasses Wedding Shower
A pink rose petal parasol centerpiece and heart shaped sachets hung as favors surround the honor guest who wears rose tinted glasses. Notes on each gift direct the bride to hidden Rose Maria glassware pieces, later showered on her as a keepsake. Attendees include Misses McGehee Winnie Henderson Grace Mangum Clara Thomas Mabel Jeter Mary Burns and Mesdames Joe Denson Lloyd Mitchell Wilson Gunn Roy Law Simmie Burns and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Maria
Misses McGehee Winnie Henderson
Grace Mangum
Clara Thomas
Mabel Jeter
Mary Burns
Mesdames Joe Denson
Lloy& Mitchell
Wilson Gunn
Roy Law
Simmie Burns
Mrs. Beckerman Hosts Ellen Caver Class Party
Mrs. F J Beckerman hosted the Ellen Caver Baptist Sunday School class party for 23 members at her home. Honorees included Mrs John Sapp a recent bride and Miss Polly McGehee a bride elect. Guests embroidered stamped towels and the hostess gave a linen towel to Miss McGehee. The group planned, elected Miss Mary Burns secretary for the summer, and wrote wishes for the bride elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sapp
Polly McGehee
Ellen Caver
The
Baptist Sunday School
F. J. Beckerman
Miss McGehee
In the Usual Way Reading Highlighted Occasion
The reading titled In the Usual Way drew attention at the event. Hostess and her daughter Miss Lillie Kate Beckerman assisted by serving a salad and a dessert course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Way
Lillie Kate Beckerman
Let Us Place You In High Salaried Class
An old advertisement touts rapid placement in high paying secretarial roles after training in Byrne Typewriter Shorthand. It promises quick employment, free catalog, and a free employment service across Dallas Houston and San Antonio with a course set of twelve business subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrne
Byrne Typewriter
Texas
Byrne Commercial College
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
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Court House News
Deed Records
A-Vol Co
Holton
Easther
Tee
Robert Polansky
Caldwell, Texas
Cameron
Texans
Texas Power & Light Company
Chas
Frank Green Cameron
C. F. Gyllenb and
Federal Land Bank of
W. G. Gillis
Cameron National Farm Loan Association
Cameron, Texas
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