Down Memory Lane 1920 and 1930 Local Notes
The Sun items report Hubert Bookout entering county attorney race and George B Gowdy death. Births, retirements, honors, and local events include declamation winners Lucile LaRoe and Hazel Ray, Rob Cantrell joining Houston Post Dispatch as rural editor, and a Bethel area 66 year old death. The piece notes civic and social updates across Pilot Grove and surrounding towns.
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the Sun
Hubert Bookout
George B. Gowdy
Linton Savage
J. D. Hoard
Lucile LaRoe
Hazel Ray
Sherman
Crockett & Frazier of
McKinney
Robert Cantrell
Houston Post Dispatch
Ben Simpson
Senior class set to graduate at local high school ceremony
The article lists the senior class members to graduate May 28 in the high school auditorium including Lorena Ash inhurst Anna Joyce Benson Martha Bryant Nora Bryant Inez Coffey Winnie Mae Farmer Aleta B Head Elizabeth Ireland Ila May Mary Lena Reeves Edith Mae Sears Lula Lee Vestal Meda Jane Wiser Riley Beazley Ross Brown Reginald Hicks Frank Hollingsworth A N McCoy Lawrence Owen J Y Russell Marl Ryan Rex Felker buys C G Bryan’s interest in Felker Bryan Cafe Rainfall totals to 2.05 inches Miss Margaret McMurry and John H Madonne wed at First Presbyterian Church Lilburn Ross and Anna Lee Roark wed in Commerce Mrs J H Hopper hosts surprise birthday party northeast of town
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Lorena Ashinhurst
Anna Joyce Benson
Martha Bryant
Nora Bryant
Inez Coffey
Winnie Mae Farmer
Aleta B. Head
Elizabeth Ireland
Ila May
Mary Lena Reeves
Edith Mae Sears
Lula Lee Vestal
Meda Jane Wiser
Riley Beazley
Ross Brown
Reginald Hicks
Frank Hollingsworth
A. N. McCoy
Lawrence Owen
J. Y. Russell
Marl Ryan
Rex Felker
Whitesboro
C. G. Bryan
Felker & Bryan
Margaret McMurry
J. W. McMurry
John H. Madonne
Bierut
Syria
First Presbyterian Church
Lilburn Ross
Whitewright
Anna Lee Roar
U S Forces in Europe Face Cut in Rations
In Heidelberg, cigaret and coffee rations for U S Army personnel in Europe will be reduced starting Sunday to curb black market activity. Weekly cigaret allotments drop from 15 to 10 packs, and barracks residents without cooking facilities lose the monthly coffee allowance. The German finance ministry notes millions of marks lost yearly to illegal sales by servicemen. The piece also lists the 10 busiest US airports in 1953.
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Heidelberg
Europe
German Finance Ministry
Correcting a Will Requires New Document Not Alterations
The article explains that after execution a will cannot be legally changed by crossing out words or interlining. To modify an estate plan one must draft a new will or add a codicil, and review the will annually for changes in family or finances. A pamphlet on wills is available from the State Bar of Texas.
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Mr. S
State Bar of Texas
Colorado
Austin
Texas
Tornadoes Cause 41 Million Dollar Loss in 1954
Washington reports that 656 tornadoes in 1954 killed 37 people, injured 669, and caused over 41 million dollars in damage. Major losses occurred April 30–May 1 across Texas Oklahoma Kansas Arkansas Missouri with 4 dead and 161 injured.
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Washington
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Arkansas
Missouri
Weather Bureau
Newman Grove
Nev
Howard Community
Truth in What He Says Prompts Police Case
New York officers arrest Christine Hutchinson a 35 year old secretary after she slapped Patrolman Thomas Walsh and verbally abused him. Hutchinson admitted drinking and apologized later. Magistrate Anthony Maglio suspended the sentence calling the female of the species volatile when drinking.
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New York
Thomas Walsh
Christine Hutchinson
Maglio
Veterans Queries On GI Bills And Benefits
The article answers common questions about Korean GI Bill training while employed, unemployment rules during schooling, effective date for increased disability payments due to dependents, and pension reinstatement after a missed annual income questionnaire. It also notes ocean tide differences near Panama Canal and a tip about odor control with coal in a fridge.
Citation Notice in Denison Land Suit Over Property
The suit No. 62055 in Grayson County seeks title and possession of part of Blocks 17 and 22 in Fairmount Addition Denison lying west of Highway 75. Defendants include Isham G Belcher Barsheba Belcher and listed heirs and associations. Appearance required by May 23 1955 before Judge of 15th District Court Sherman Texas.
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State OF
Texas
Isham G. Belcher
Barsheba Belcher
James Hamilton Wilkinson
Sarah Jane Wilkinson
George W. Nettleton
Denison Land and Investment Company
Union Investment Company
W. A. Bunker
B. B. Smalley
E. E. Parker
Henry B. Pierce
Charles H. Dana
A. B. Riviere
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Isabel Cox
Ernest Cox
Fairmount
Denison
S._V. EARNEST
District Court
Shirley Davis
Whitewright Sun
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F. M. Echols
H. P. Donigan
F. W. Smith
R. T. Pennington
J. T. Purvis
Ray Manning
Rotary Club
J. P. Coffey
Addie L. Caylor
Manuel Alexander
Loretta Coffey
Lucy Craig
Dorothy Hamilton
Clara Mae Truett
Estelle Binion
Mary Lou Blanks
Elizabeth Waggoner
Lovell Andrews
Pilot Grove
Leonard Hospital
Chesley Rutledge
White Kitchen
Dallas
Minnie Willis
Texas Woman's College
Fort Worth
WBAP
Sarah H. Bell
Trenton
Troyce Burkhalter
John Daniel Williams
Bethel
Brookshire
J. W. Wilson
R. L. Johnson
H. L. Gordon
W. J. Barbee
Walter Cox
Mollie Wright
Wolfe City
W. F. Wright
Christian-Baptist
Methodist-Presbyterian
Ysa Hee Printing
Shots Inc
Walker Pharmacy
Katy
Lnaruna
U. S
United States
Chicago Midway
Miami
Los Angeles
Cleveland
Wichita
Atlanta
LaGuardia
Denver
Teterboro
Feed
Pascal Farley
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama Canal
Stephens & Bryant
Joe Marsh
Red
Red Jackson
United States Brewers Foundation
Cupit Laundry
Dawson Butane
Mt Y NG
L. Laroe & CO
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