Down Memory Lane 35 Years Ago
The Sun recalls events from April 4 1919 including deaths births arrivals and local news. Notable items mention William L Binkley dying at the King home Elmo Wallace Elgie Fields Ezra Denton returning from military service Paul Roberts buying a residence J B Hall purchasing a Grand avenue home Lake Prigmore improving after a Beatrice Milling Plant fall Will J Cox wounded in the war arriving at Newport News Joe Johnson demoing a new receiving apparatus candidacies for county clerk and constable a large barn fire near Ely ad in Sherman post advertising solicitor Elvy Hampton taking the Sherman Democrat job Clyde Montgomery scholarship Southwestern University at Chicago J L Cantrell appointed justice of the peace lightning injury to A K Nelms new births in the area and several moves and deaths including Lota Jane Frazier at Desert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Binkley
W. H. King
Elmo Wallace
Camp Bowie
Fort Worth
Elgie Fields
Ezra Denton
Paul Roberts
Harry Brown
J. B. Hall
S. D. McGaughey
Grand Avenue
Lake Prigmore
Beatrice
W. M. Cox
Will J. Cox
Newport News
Joe Johnson
W. W
Will) Morris
Constable
Precinct
Sherman
Whitewright
J. L. Cantrell
Precinct 3
Guy Stedham
A. K. Nelms
Kentuckytown
Lee Cassetty
J. W. Moran
Bells
J. H. Davenport
Huffines
West Main Street
W. L. Stowers
Martha Jo Sears
Prosper
Collin County
Ray Manning
Leonard
Manning
Manning, Clark and Meador
Lota Jane Frazier
Desert
McKinney Man to Run for State Senate Ninth District
Ray Roberts of McKinney announces his candidacy for State Senator Ninth District comprising Cooke, Fannin, Hunt, Grayson, Collin, Rains and Rockwall Counties. A Collin native and Navy veteran, he has long been active in the Democratic Party and led the Texas Young Democrats 1946-1948. Formal filing to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Roberts
McKinney
Collin County
Cooke
Fannin
Hunt
Grayson
Collin
Rains
Rockwall
Roberts
Texas Young Democrats
Estate of A Ridley Dean Deceased Notice to Creditors
In Grayson County Texas probate docket notice to creditors of the estate of A Ridley Dean deceased. Letters of administration with will annexed granted January 15 194 by the County Court of Grayson County. Creditors must present claims by law. Administratrix with will annexed Lona Dean Craig resides in Lark Carson County Texas. Published in The Whitewright Sun March 25 and April 1 8 and 15 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ridley Dean
Grayson County
Texans
Texas
Lark
Carson County
Lona Dean Craig
Whitewright Sun
Cecil R Walker Announces Candidacy for Grayson Sheriff
Cecil R Walker, longtime Grayson County resident and former deputy, announces his candidacy for sheriff. He cites 26 months as deputy, two DPS training courses, and 6 years with the AAA unit, pledging fair, lawful, and diligent service if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson County
Texas
Department of Public Safety
Austin
Texas Rangers
Shell
Hardwicke- Etter Company
Triple A
Baptist Church
Bethel
Tom Bean
Howe
Sherman
Margaret Teague
Wilson N. Jones Hospital
Cecelia Walker Moore
Douglas Walker
Aubrey Walker
Navy
Christine Walker
W. D. Cowart
W. C. Walker
Collin County
R. D. Benson
Whitewright
Cecil R. Walker
Social Security Card Milestone Highlighted
The piece notes that over 100 million people have been issued Social Security numbers and more than 6 million beneficiaries receive about 240 million dollars monthly. It warns that incorrect or misused cards can affect benefit amounts and stresses the role of workers in recording wages to accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Divorce Citation Issued In Grayson County Texas
A Texas court issues citation No 61219 to William G Miller to answer a divorce petition filed March 4 1954 by Ruby Jane Miller for cruel treatment. The notice requires filing by May 3 1954 in the 15th District Court Sherman. Published in The Sun on March 25 and April 1 8 and 15.
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THE
Are OF Texas
William G. Miller
A. D
15Th District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Ruby Jane Miller
Shesmas
Renee
A. D S
V. Earnest
Nancy Drakr
Life Jokes and Old Timers Tales From A Pier And Park
A collection of humor and reflections spans river life and wartime memories. A tin shirt anecdote captures mosquitoes near St Louis, while a veteran’s water safety quip ends with beer as a safeguard. A church scene closes with a prohibition hymn punchline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
St. Louis
Mean-Eyed Mule Standoff Confuses Buyer on Farm
An old farmer rejects a buyer's tempting offer for a stubborn mule. He explains the stubborn animal has spent three years trying to drive him off, making a trade feel like a personal victory for the mule.
Army sanitation officer reports Korea area with bad drinking water
An army sanitation officer learned that a Korea area was reported to have bad drinking water. The discovery prompted officials to issue precautions and test water quality at local camps and facilities.
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Korea
Lost Ohio boys guided by Tennessee native in 1863
Two Ohio youths lost in Tennessee ask a local for Chattanooga. The man studies them, asks their origin, then cryptically remarks you found it in 1863 and will need to find it again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Tennessee
Chattanooga
1863
Capsule on five word value in human relations
An Importance Capsule highlights five key words I am proud of you four words What is your opinion three words If you please two words Thank you least important word I.
A girl can win a husband by generous nature display
The statement suggests two strategies for securing marriage: showing generosity herself or highlighting how generous she has been. It frames benevolence as a persuasive social trait in courtship.
Man Buys Back Old Tweed Jacket Habitually
A man purchases a shabby tweed smoking jacket at a coat counter then reveals buying it back has become a regular habit. He notes it has long been his favorite and that his wife insists on giving it away, prompting him to reconsider how much he still values it.
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W. H. Ackley
Marshall
First Baptist Church
Bettie Currin
R. E. L. Binion
Tom Binion
Sarah Binion
Pauline Binion
Flora Harbet
W. A. Hamilton
Cole & Davis Co
W. R. Hooper
Senate
U. S
C. H. Beseda
van Alstyne, Texas
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Feed
Pascal Farley
S. S
S. O
Joe Marsh
Ladies Aid Society
United States Brewers Foundation
Dacron
Miracle Fabric
Don Richards
Marvelite
du Pont
Don Richardy Cather
STORE
South Travis
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