Advances in tornado forecasting cut warning times
Science of tornado forecasting makes strides with data from a Weather Bureau study. Aiming to alert areas of 8 000 to 10 000 square miles two to three hours in advance, researchers cite expanded volunteer spotters radar networks and new lightning detection as key upgrades to warning precision. The program envisions six hour leads and expanded radar coverage across multiple states.
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Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Weather Bureau
Civil Defense
Local Negro School Wins County Meet
The six Grayson County C class schools competed in its county meet on Friday April 1 with White Wright Elementary earning the overall points trophy. Maribelle Blue Creek won the literary events trophy while Washington Elementary Van Alstyne took second in all events. Each school earned at least one first place and teachers directed events including number sense spelling music and interscholastic league duties.
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Grayson County
Whitewright
Maribelle School
Blue Creek
Clara Coleman
Washington Elementary
van Alstyne
Albert Hill
Lavelle Phillips
Whiterock
Number Sense
Ruth Bates
Brownsville
Denison
Annie Bell Spencer
Bethel Bells School
J. L. Huckaby
Florence Huckaby
Interscholastic League
Womanly Arts Expand as Women Embrace DIY Projects
New York report on do it yourself shows notes women take on tasks once reserved for men. Trade expert William S. Orkin cites wallpaper hanging painting tile laying and furniture building as rising trends with at least half of 1955 attendees expected to be women. The movement reflects wartime mechanics exposure and a push for equality.
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New York
William S. Orkin
Orkin
Neighbors blamed for woman's financial woes in court
A woman in court vented bitterness over finances blaming neighbors who she says constantly do things they cannot afford. The citation records case No. 61987 from Grayson County with legal notices for Denison property dispute and an estate settlement in Sherman.
Notice to creditors and claimants in Hollingsworth estate
The state of Texas to those indebted to or holding claims against the estate of J. W. Hollingsworth deceased in Grayson County. An independent executrix and executor announce March 12 1955 filing and require all debts and claims be presented by law at 1002 N Hurst St Sherman Texas by March 24 1955.
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State OF
Texas
John Dailey
Edgar Dailey
Melinda Dailey Jones
Melinda S. Jones
E. J. Canton
Effie Dailey Canton
A. B. Canton
Effie Dailey
Millie Dailey
Henry Dailey
W. B. Senior
Eliza Senior
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Tom Caver
Miller
Denison
A. D
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Whitewright Sun
Teaxs
Grayson
Mattie Ray Sexton
Mattie Kay Sexton
J. N. Dickson
Travis St
J. W. Hollingsworth
Said County
N. Hurst St
Rouelle Harrell
John Scott Hollingsworth
New Overdrive and Synchro-Mesh Drive Options Add Comfort
The article highlights new features including Overdrive options and a Synchro-Mesh transmission for ultra smooth operation. It notes power accessories such as windows seats steering and brakes with built in assist and optional air conditioning. Extras carry extra cost but promise greater driving pleasure.
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By Frank Carey
Theodore Gleiter
Louisiana
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Phaedrus
the Sun
the Merchants & Planters National Bank of Sherman
Chevrolet
America
Fisher
Hasty Chevrolet Company
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