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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1947

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2

Veteran readjustment and rehabilitation guidance

A veteran must present original discharge or a certified copy to apply for readjustment allowance using VA Form 4-1382. Initial claims are filed with the application to determine unemployment or self employment. Disabled veterans may receive up to four years of training under Public Law 16, extendable if warranted, and may attend any VA approved educational institution needed for rehabilitation.

Veterans Administration

Abraham Lincoln in Birmingham Directory Entry

A Birmingham Alabama directory lists only one Abraham Lincoln and nine Jefferson Davises. The text notes Abraham’s purchase of a field as a sepulchre for Sarah as the first monetary transaction recorded in history.

Birmington Ala Abraham Lincoln Jefferson Davises Abraham Sarah

Foreclosure Notice in Grayson County Texas 1947

Court summons directs W L Robbins Parrie Robbins W H Pierce and all lien holders to appear in the Fifteenth District Court at Sherman on October 6 1947 to answer suit no 55815 over delinquent taxes on Lot 1 and East 40 ft of 2 Block 33 O T P Whitewright for 1929 through 1946 totaling 97 84 dollars plus interest penalties and costs.

State of Texas County of Grayson W. L. Robbins Parrie Robbins W. H. Pierce O. T. P. Whitewright Sherman S. W. Earnest Grayson County Texas Iva Davidson

Automatic VA increases raise minimum education benefits for disabled vets

The Veterans Administration announced automatic increases in monthly subsistence for severely disabled veterans in approved education and training programs. Rates rise to 115 dollars for no dependents and 135 dollars with one dependent for 30 percent or more disability, with adjustments for dependents and continued provisions for tuition books supplies and tools.

Veterans Administration

Copper and Brass Cleaner Paste Method

An effective method for cleaning copper brass or pewter is to make a paste from equal parts salt flour and vinegar. Apply the paste, let stand for an hour, rub off wash with water and polish.

Unusual Animal Laws Across States

Colorado Springs court says a dog is entitled to one bite while Pasadena bans a barking dog. Fred Meyer reports other quirks: Hayden protects bullfrogs and rabbits from disturbance, California requires a hunting license to trap a mouse, and Colorado bans trout angling from horseback.

Chicago Colorado Springs Colo Pasadena Calif Fred Meyer Lincoln Park Zoo Meyer

Canadian dollars sell at 8 percent discount

New York. Canadian free dollars this year are selling at an 8 per cent discount, says A M Strong, vice president of American National Bank and Trust Company. Tourists to Canada can get about 108 Canadian dollars for every 100 United States. The transaction must be made in the United States. Canadian currency or drafts can be purchased there before crossing the line. In Canada the money exchange is at par.

New York A. M. Strong American National Bank and Trust Company Canada United States Strong Money Exchange

Notice of Sheriff's Sale No. 55656 in Grayson County

On July 10 1947 the State of Texas Grayson County and Whitesboro intervening units recovered a judgment in district court No 55656 against Mrs Jeany Williams unknown heirs and legal representatives for 240 78 in taxes and costs with interest at 6 per cent and foreclosures of liens. An order of sale issued to J M James and others to show cause October 6 1947 in Sherman for land on Buck Creek part of John Fizer survey described as starting northeast corner of a lot deeded March 4 1904 and containing about 12 acres for years 1930 to 1946 totaling 331 56 dollars plus interest penalties costs.

State of Texas Grayson A. D Whitesboro District Court Grayson County 15Th Judicial District of Texas Jeany Williams Texas J. M. James State of Buck Creek John Fizer Nannie J. Vanzandt C. H. McLendon McLenden Main Street Sherman

Grayson County Sheriff Sells Whitesboro Property Aug 1947

The Sherman Tex August 5 1947 notice states that Sheriff Fred Prestage will sell at the courthouse door in Grayson County on the first Tuesday in September 1947 the real estate of Mrs Jeany Williams and unknown heirs Lot 23 and 24 Block 2 Lakeview Addition Whitesboro to satisfy a judgment and taxes with redemption rights preserved. Proceeds to satisfy the judgment and costs. Deputy Ralph T Oliver.

Grayson County Jeany Williams Jeany Willliams Lakeview Whitesboro Texas Fred Prestage Ralph T. Oliver Sherman

Divorce Citation In Weger Case From Grayson County

The State of Texas issues a citation to Virginia Weger in Grayson County for an amended petition in case No. 55502. Roy A. Weger sues for divorce on grounds of drink impairment and desertion. court set for 10:00 A M on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, at the Grayson County District Court in Sherman.

State of Texas Virginia Weger A. D District Court of Grayson County Court House Sherman Roy A. Weger S. V. Earnest Nancy Drake

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