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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1962
Page
6
The Diamond Bessie case ties a murdered bride to Jefferson Texas where she rests in a fenced grave. Rothschild, accused of killing her, shot his own eye in a failed suicide. He faced two first degree murder convictions, each overturned on appeal. The trial spanned seven years.
The Port of Galveston, a municipally owned harbor, is noted as the oldest deep water port west of the Mississippi and a key gateway for cotton grain sulfur and cattle. It is famed by locals as its motto It is to sea and widely linked to Galveston's storied role in U S cotton exports.
The port of vacations earns fame as visitors flock to the gulf coast gulf coast playground throughout the year with steady touring and leisure activities drawing crowds from nearby regions.
A family trip to Breckenridge Park in San Antonio promises Chinese Gardens and the Sunken Gardens Theater along with one of the nation’s finest zoos. Parents may endure a struggle but will value the memorable outing and return home with stories to tell.
The King Ranch in Texas spans 940000 acres with 85000 cattle and 3000 quarter horses. Its 1500 miles of fencing, 400 miles of roads, and 300 windmills reflect a massive ranching operation. Local pride centers on mineral feeding, range reseeding, wildlife conservation, and brush control.
The State of Texas filed tax collection suits in Grayson County for two properties. One targets E Jackson and unknown heirs for a 75 by 150 foot lot in Collinsville with delinquent taxes and costs. the other targets Lee Bivins Estate for a 60 by 120 foot lot in Farmington with delinquent taxes. Each suit seeks foreclosure of tax liens and payment of all taxes interest penalties and costs up to judgment. Both notices are dated July 1962 with citations returnable September 10 1962 and published in The Whitewright Sun August 9 and 16 1962.
The outstanding Santa Gertrudis cattle, a Shorthorn Brahman cross, showcase Texas ranch pride. This stock, renowned for quality, underscores the region's strong cattle heritage and breeding success.
Touring Texas reveals history through highway markers along the routes. Reading the markers educates travelers about notable events people and places tied to the road network.
Cause No 68173 The State of Texas vs J R Bellows for taxes on Lot 2 Block 15 Original Town Ambrose Grayson County Texas file 68173 pending in 15th Judicial District. Also Cause No 68414 The State of Texas vs Henry Williamson for taxes on 12 by 30 Lot Block 2 Waldo First Addition Collinsville Grayson County Texas file 68414 pending in 15th Judicial District.
A Panhandle marker near Gray County notes that Lieutenant Frank D. Baldwin with two US Army companies attacked a large Indian band and rescued two white girl captives on November 8.
Public notice outlines Senate Joint Resolution No. 26 proposing to amend Section 49 b Article III of the Texas Constitution. It would allow resale of Veterans Land Fund lands unsold after initial veteran offers, under existing or future laws, with an election set for November 1962 and a governor proclamation.
Ross Garner, architect, created the old Fort Inglish replica for Bonham in northeast Texas. The structure, still maintained by the city, draws attention for its eye catching appearance and historical value.
Cause No 68459 in Grayson County directs W M Hilliard deceased heirs to answer for taxes on Lots 7 8 9 Block 11 Cyrene Park Denison Texas. Judgment seeks collection of $191.06 with proceedings dated August 6 1962 and petition filed August 27 1962 in The State of Texas vs W M Hilliard Dee d et al.
The article notes Fort Inglish resembles the Leaning Tower of Pisa with its three floors misaligned. The second story is the largest and overhangs the main floor, the second largest. A Texas old timer jokes that a Texas Tornado reversed the two bottom floors.
The Cordova rebellion ended in 1839 on a prairie east of Seguin Texas. A Guadalupe County monument now marks the Central South Texas battleground. About 80 volunteers under General Edward Burleson fought Vincente Cordova and 75 Mexicans, Indians and Negroes, killing 25 enemies with no fatalities among the volunteers and many wounded.
The Grayson County Texas court grants original Letters of Administration for C. E. Huffman deceased. Creditors must present claims within the legal deadline by mailing to attorney R. C. Slagle, Sherman. J. C. Huffman is administrator. Dates July 26 through Aug 16, 1962.
A Texas House joint resolution proposes amending the state constitution to allow the Legislature to establish de novo appeals to the courts from actions rulings or decisions of administrative agencies and executive departments and political subdivisions with courts barred from altering the appeal process. The measure envisions general law governing such appeals and requires courts to hear them as specified.
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