Barns Burned In Electrical Storm. Loss About 5000
Two T. H. Sears barns near Whitewright were destroyed Sunday night during a thunderstorm. Hay-filled structures wiped out with estimated damage of five thousand dollars. Nearby events include a Sherman hospital burial, new birth, a marriage license in Whitewright, land deed recorded, first cotton bale and Chamber premium, and local social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Sears
Greenville B. Montgomery
W. H. Montgomery
Sherman
Canaan
R. C. Thrasher
Louis M. Magers
Bertha Wiggins
Whitewright
Tom Gillett
Grady Gillett
T. B. Goff
G. McDaniel
Denison switchman Cecil Spindle Injured in Bay Yards
Cecil Spindle of Denison son of Mr and Mrs J F Spindle of Whitewright was seriously injured Wednesday morning while working as a switchman in the Bay Yards at Denison The Whitewright area remains dry after 73 days of continued drought despite the worst drought in the southwest history recent rains brought relief in other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
J. T. Lackey
Dallas
Wade Sears
Ott Lackey
W. C. Huffines
W. M. Cox Grocery
Clarence Thomas
Lee Lyons
Whitewright
Oak Hill Cemetery
Cecil Spindle
Denison
J. F. Spindle
Bay
Double wedding at Rev Ivins home and more notices
Miss Irene Schilling and Mr E C Taylor wed in a double ceremony at Cherry Mound Orangeville couple Miss Ethel Morris and Mr J P Blanton tied the knot in Orangeville A Chickasha OK Sunday wedding joined Miss Lucy Thornton and H W Key Tom Bean Gin Co gun destroyed by fire Tuesday Births Mary Jeanette Jones born Aug 20 to O L Jones pair Home Demonstration Club encampment attended by multiple members and children S E Nelms honored at a surprise 71st birthday picnic on Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Schilling
Cherry Mound
E. C. Taylor
Whitewright
Ethel Morris
J. P. Blanton
Orangeville
G. C. Ivins
Lucy Thornton
Ida
H. W. Key
Chickasha
Okla
Tom Bean Gin Company
O. L. Jones
Mary Jeanette
C. W. Pope
Fred Cook
Cecil Lee
Otto Russell
Lester Haile
R. D. Maddux
Margaret Hannah
Oran Sears
Home Demonstration Club
Woodlake
S. E. Nelms
Subsidized Hockey Plan Noted in Mexico City
The National University Law School reached a compromise on attendance. Students present at least half of classes may take easier final exams while those who miss more than half face severe finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
National University Law School
Conversation Sparks Baseball Memories on Track Team
The exchange reveals a man praising a woman’s developed arm and asking about baseball. He inquires if she ever joined the track team, prompting thoughts on athletic crossover and early sports interest.
Jokes and Jests From Everyday Life
A collection of light anecdotes includes a grandmother’s heart to heart on burdens a bride may bear, a year end prep school play Hamlet account with amused parents, and a farmer explaining hog feeding as a slow but funny time to a tourist.
Sunday Visitor Plays Golf Club Visit Gone Wrong
A minister visits the Jones home on a Sunday to find Frankie at the door. The boy says his father is at the golf club, but Willie reveals he only went for a few highballs and a little stud poker. A hotel guest and manager scene closes the snippet with flowers for the telephone girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie
Willie
Small Town Shadows in Local Paper Snippet
A fragmented dialogue reveals a curious look at small town life and gossip in the local paper. Witty exchanges touch on fashion identity and aging.
Citation by Publication Recites Estate of Edna C Patten
Jearl B Patten as administrator filed final account and an application for discharge in Grayson County Court Texas The hearing is set for the first Monday after ten days from posting on September 6 1954 at Sherman Courthouse All interested parties must appear with written answers to contest the account and application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Edna C. Patten
Grayson County
Texas
Jearl B. Patten
A. D
Sherman
Notable Quips on Marriage and Morals In Courtroom Banter
A magistrate remarks that a person who concedes fault when in the wrong is wise, while someone who concedes when in the right is merely married. The exchange follows a confrontational scene where Moe asserts his independence and Joe teases about adoption.
Missing Wife Sparks Inquiry in Dobson Dossier
A wry exchange hints at a disappearance as a wife on a reducing diet vanishes last week. Police search ongoing to locate her and determine if foul play is involved.
Let It Be a Lesson Father to Son About Whistling
A father cautions his young son with a practical parenting moment about behavior. The remark emphasizes discretion and not making noise in public settings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. T. Reeves
Chamber of Commerce
Clay Hansard
Mangrum Bros
D. A. Martindale
Will
Frank Lackey
Wanette
Emmet Penn
Payne Cottage
Raymond Garvin
R. L. Smith
Sherman Hospital
James L. Henry
J. W. Henry
Robert Sears
Byron Sears
Era
Claud Truett
C. L., Truett
Shielder
Arthur Truett
T. H. Truett
Albert Truett
Fort Worth
W. H. Ackley
Emma Dee Randle
C. H. Beseda
van Alstyne, Texas
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Feed
Pascal Farley
Montgomery
Plymouth
Montgomery Motor Co
Dick Montgomery, Mer. & Co
Dodge-Plymouth
W. Main
Fuller
S. H. Montgomery Agency
John
J. C. Buchanan
Marguerite Berry
Eee
Per
Moe
Joe
Cupit Laundry
Grandmother's
Little Carol
Caroline Niemeyer
Carol
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Texas Telephone
Liberal
Cay LA Public Service
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