Election results and local notices from Shady Grove area
In the city election Tuesday W H King and Guy Hamilton were re elected with no opposition. Sears Grain Co elevator traded to J W Allen of Gainesville for 430 acres near Bennington Okla. Miss Lucy Webster accepted employment in Sherman. Mr Joe Cameron and Miss Mary Jenkins wed Wednesday. J H Graves shipped Jersey cattle from East Texas to pasture east of town. Minstrel cast for A Cabaret on the Campus Friday includes numerous locals led by Ben Studivant and John Holcomb. The Whitewright area received nearly 5 inches of rain this week. Mr Glendon Cox and Miss Loma F Cox married Saturday. W L Gordon accepted work in Dallas. Mrs Ed Sims died Tuesday evening. G W Judd installed an electric plant in his garage.
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W. H. King
Guy Hamilton
Sears Grain Co
J. W. Allen
Gainesville
Bennington
Oklo
Lucy Webster
Sherman
Joe Cameron
Mary Jenkins
Shady Grove
J. H. Graves
East Texas
Charles Wilson
Lester Short
Russell McGinnis
John McMurry Jr
Lonnie Myrick
Gomer May
Maurice Holland
Addison Vestal
Elizabeth May
the Sun
Whitewright
Glendon Cox
Loma F. Cox
W. L. Gordon
Dallas
Ed Sims
G. W. Judd
Pilot Grove
Friday Literary Club program notes and births and marriages
From The Sun reports on the Friday Literary Club program with names of participants Mrs H P Donigan Mrs Robert Sears Mrs Fred Smith Mrs R T Pennington Mrs F D Layman Mrs W R Hooper Mrs Emmett Penn Mrs Ross May Miss Gladys Ray and Lucille LaRoe. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Delmar Bowen on Thursday. Christine Blanton and Alton Robinson were married Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
H. P. Donigan
Robert Sears
Fred Smith
R. T. Pennington
F. D. Layman
W. R. Hooper
Emmett Penn
Ross May
Gladys Ray
Lucille LaRoe
Delmar Bowen
Christine Blanton
Alton Robinson
Orangeville News
Brides Younger Says Report On Weddings In 1962
Washington The Population Reference Bureau estimates U S marriages in 1962 at 1.6 million, up 3 percent from 1961. Almost two fifths of brides and one eighth of grooms were teens, and over 50 percent of teen wives become mothers while young. One in six teen wives has two or more children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Population Reference Bureau, Inc
United States
Bureau
Fathom Origin Tied to Sailors Arms Measure
The term fathom arose from sailors using outstretched arms to gauge depth. Each arm span was counted as six feet, forming the basis of the traditional measurement.
Austin Seashore project nears reality with funding steps ahead
Highlights detail Padre Island National Seashore's progress toward reality after congressional approval and awaiting Texas funding and state consent. Other items cover loan rate debates, net handling changes, bills killed, new speed limits, license fee tweaks, mental health home treatment plan, and a study group on state education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Padre Island National Seashore
Congress
U. S
Senate
House
Game & Fish Commission
University of Texas
Texas A&m
Notice of Proposed Farm to Market Highway 2729
Public notice details a planned Farm to Market Highway 2729 passing Cannon Tom Bean and Whiterock. Public hearing requests due by April 11 1963 with preliminary sketches at Sherman Resident Engineer’s Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Highway Commission
Cannon, Tom Bean
Whiterock
Sherman
Whitewright Sun
Texas Legislators Propose Tax Changes and Safety Bills
President Kennedy proposals on oil and gas tax changes face opposition. Rep Charles Wilson of Trinity seeks to outlaw professional boxing in Texas after fighter deaths. A Senate committee defeats a nondiscrimination bill by 12-4. A bill to ban flying while intoxicated awaits Governor Connally. A measure to raise teacher retirement benefits awaits signature. Rep Alonzo Jamison of Denton opposed final passage, citing loss of original purpose.
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Kennedy
Charles Wilson
Trinity
Texas
Senate
Connally
Stanford Smith
San Antonio
George Hinson
Mineola
Alonzo Jamison
Denton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chun IW
Sanex
Whitewright Cleaners
Elizabeth Hicks
Savoy
Mary Lena Reeves
Royce Hutcherson
Ila May
Daisy B. Layman
Pearl England
Palace Theatre
Evelyn Hill
Sara Belle Gillett
Jo Willa Stuteville
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Coo
AMILY
May Pharmacy
N. Travis - Sherman
Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
Texas Rangers
Howard Green
Fort Worth
Red” Berry
Berry
Bexar County
John Connally
Forrest Harding
San Angelo
State Highway Department
Malcom McGregor
el Paso
Don Kennard
Fred F. Sugg
Grayson County
George L. Wertz
W. Moore
Jack G. Kennedy
the Whitewright Sun
T. Glenn Doss
Grayson
Fannin
Grayson and
Dawson Propane Co
Chevy
Fisher
Chevrolet
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