Down Memory Lane highlights from The Sun years apart
A transcribed cluster recalls December events from 1917 and 1922 including marriages births deaths and local notices. It notes Miss Mary McCollum and Burgher Everheart wedding in Trenton 1917 89 year old Mrs M Landrum dies in Greenville 1922 cotton production estimate 9 964 000 bales and a Ken tuckytown fire among other brief items.
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Mary McCollum
Trenton
Burgher Everheart
M. Landrum
Greenville
Oak Hill Cemetery
A. F. Jones
E. F. Jones
Bethel
Frank Benton
Go to Church Day draws 724 at Whitewright services
Whitewright held Go to Church Day with cold mist in the morning as 724 residents attended services across local churches. Whitewright residents D S McMillin J N Powell Lucian Andrews B B Hall and Jesse McIver attended the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas meeting in Waco last week. PTA program featured Rev A E Major Susie Noe Katherine Montgomery and Mary Lee Andrews. Rotary Friday program showcased Willie Ross and Mary Johnson. Grayson County cotton ginning totals reached 28319 bales by December 1 this year versus 40971 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas
Waco
D. S. McMillin
J. N. Powell
Lucian Andrews
B. B. Hall
Jesse McIver
PTA
A. E. Major
Susie Noe
Katherine Montgomery
Mary Lee Andrews
B. B. Adams
Rotary Club
Willie Ross
Mary Johnson
Grayson County
CPS Requests OK To Issue Dividends
Fort Worth based Community Public Service Co seeks Federal Power Commission approval to issue a stock dividend worth more than 2.3 million dollars. The plan covers 137 181 shares to be distributed to about 6 300 stock holders, including roughly 1 000 in the Fort Worth area. The firm has 685 908 shares outstanding at 10 dollars par value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Community Public Service Co
Federal Power Commission
R. L. Bowen
FPC
Share issuance valued at market price per ex-dividend
The plan would issue 135 350 shares at a rate of one for five held, with a total market value of about 2 300 950 dollars based on an expected ex-dividend price of 17 dollars per share.
Christmas Tree Fire Hazard Warns Families
College Station report notes many families overlook the Christmas tree as a real fire risk. Farm forester C. W. Simmons of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service warns that the tree can ignite if not properly cared for and maintained during the holiday season.
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College Station
C. W. Simmons
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Safe Christmas trees Cut Fire Risk and Care Tips
An expert urges selecting trees in fresh condition with moisture in leaves or needles. Keep the trunk in water, refresh with a new cut if delayed, and daily water to reduce shedding. Avoid flammable decorations and ensure light cords are repaired. Use fire retardant base cotton and never place candles or block exits.
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Simmons
Sheriff Sale Notice in Grayson County Texas 1952
The State of Texas Grayson County issues a sheriff sale on January 6 1953 for real estate of W J Anderson and wife to satisfy a 1952 tax judgment. The property lies in Grayson County on Little Mineral Creek tied to the T J Hill Survey and O L Wilson tract, about half an acre, with redemption rights preserved under law. Proceeds will be applied to taxes interest penalties and costs.
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State of Texas
Grayson
A. D
District Court
Grayson County
15Th Judicial District of Texas
W. J. Anderson
Texas
State of
Little Mineral
T. J. Hill
Lingo-Leeper Company
O. L. Wilson
G. W. Blanton
H. C. McElroy
Sherman
Tex
Whitewright Sun
If Dog Scratches Look For Allergy Not Fleas
Chicago report from the American Veterinary Medical Association notes scratching dogs may indicate allergies rather than fleas. The group says animals can be more prone to allergies than humans and cites a dog that developed hives from its owner's face powder.
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Chicago
American Veterinary Medical Association
Association
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John Pumphrey
Whitewright Lumber Company
J. A. Ginnings
South Bend
Department of Agriculture
Kate Thomas
Sterling Evans
F. E. Douglas
Black Tabor
Kentuckytown
Whitewright Chamber of Commerce
Lone Star
Jome Lh
Lone Star Gas Company
Joe Marsh
Hammy Jackson
Maple Avenue
Library
Hammy
Way Street
United States Brewers Foundation
CPS
R. Grady Bruce M.D., B.S
F.A.C.A
C. H. Beseda
van Alstyne, Texas
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Whitewright Cleaners
Reddy
Dad
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