Weekend visits spread across many towns and counties
Miss Patty Bartley of Richardson spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bartley. Grover Stateville and Mrs. Edna Sudderth were guests in Garland. Franklin Harris of Dallas visited his aunt Mrs. C. M. Fulton. Harvey Stevens joined Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kelsey in Durant Oklahoma. George Gordon Pope of Bonham and Mrs. C. W. Pope visited Wichita Falls with Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Martin. Edna Wilson winters with N. M. Phy in Stamford. Sue Range, ETSC Commerce student, spent the weekend with her parents. Delbert Musser and daughter of Dallas and R. Lee Hill and daughters of Howe visited Ralph Wallace's home. Attendees at Ed Deaton's funeral in Trenton included Mrs. John Vestal, Mrs. Jack Thruston, Mrs. R. D. Maddux, and Oscar Bowen. Thomas DeBerry and Bobby DeBerry, ETSC Commerce and Arlington students, visited their parents last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gordon Pope
Bonham
C. W. Pope
Wichita Falls
C. C. Martin
Sue Range
ETSC
Commerce
Mrs
Buell Range
Delbert Musser
Dallas
R. Lee Hill
Howe
Ralph Wallace
John Vestal
Jack Thruston
R. D. Maddux
Oscar Bowen
Ed Deaton
Trenton
Thomas DeBerry
Bobby DeBerry
Arlington
Robert DeBerry
Santa Claus as American Spirit of Christmas Emerges
The article traces Santa’s evolution from Dutch origins and Nordic reindeer to English chimney lore and Washington Irving’s and Clement Moore’s writings. It notes how December gift giving expanded and how Santa became a national symbol, described by Moore as a fur clad, soot stained figure with a pack of toys.
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Russia
Greece
St. Nicholas
New World
Santa Claus
New Jersey
Delaware
New Amsterdam
Washington Irving
Irving
Santa
Clement Moore
Citation in Grayson County suits for land title
The State of Texas issues a citation in No. 67896 to J. C. Sanders as plaintiff against John W. Cann and numerous heirs and representatives. The court requires a written answer by 10 a.m. on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, to be filed in the 15th District Court in Sherman. The suit seeks title and possession of a 200 by 145 foot tract in Whitesboro described from the J. D. Richey Survey. Publication dates appear in The Whitewright Sun in December 1961.
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State OF
Texas
John W. Cann
M. A. Cann
W. F. Davis
S. F. Davis
J. B. Smith
A. Smith
A. R. Smith
AVA Belle Thompson
W. A. Thompson
W. S. Buster
I. N. Craven
Elizabeth Craven
Lizzie Craven
J. H. Choice
C. N. Buckler
S. S. Fears
A. E. Wilkinson
J. D. Wood
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
J. C. Sanders
Whitesboro
Block No. 5
First graders name Christmas wish items in class
A report lists first grade students and their Christmas wishes Allan Harper wants an electric train Patti Dunlap asks for a Patti play pal Kathy Jarvis desires a doll a stuffed poodle a set of dishes Steve Robinson wants a whirly bird Carolyn Tillett asks for a Chatty Cathy a car coat and a slip and slide The piece invites readers to recall their own childhood wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Harper
Patti Dunlap
Kathy Jarvis
Steve Robinson
Carolyn Tillett
Holiday Memorabilia and Gifts Feature in Local List
A compiled notice lists items associated with residents including Dottie Whitt with a Barbie doll a watch and boots with tassels Ricky Compton with a truck Gary Harris with guns Jerry Don Hicks with a fire truck a gun and a cowboy hat Donald Golden with a white rabbit Bobby McCullough with a greyhound bus Jan Bennett with a doll and a bassinette Donna Crouch with a doll a watch and a black dog Mrs Bennett organizes a program for 40 first graders to not forget reading over the holidays credited to P J B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dottie Whitt
Ricky Compton
Gary Harris
Jerry Don Hicks
Donald Golden
Bobby McCullough
Jan Bennett
Donna Crouch
Dolly
Mrs. Bennett
Jazz Age Dads and Hipsters Clash Over New Sound
A provocative debate unfolds about a grooved music group and its free kick era style. Older voices resist a modern scene while younger artists push for a bold, hip jazz revival and lasting impact.
When a man seeks your advice he praises you Ches terfield
Brief aphorism attributed to Ches terfield on seeking counsel and the desire for praise. The quote reflects social dynamics of counsel and flattery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesterfield
Americans Anticipate One Trillion in Life Insurance by 1970
Analysts project U S life insurance ownership reaching one trillion dollars by 1970 reflecting rising middle class wealth. Industry experts note expanding coverage and growing demand across ages and income levels.
Painless Death Eyed in Event of Nuclear War
A British doctor notes that many mothers and grandmothers seek painless- kill options for their families in a nuclear war. Dr Phyllis Dobbs says these women are calm and logical, asking for quiet death to spare relatives, though she refuses.
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London
Phyllis Dobbs
Frontenac and Bazine Named for French Army Officers
The towns Frontenac and Bazine in Kansas derive their names from military officers in the French Army. The designation reflects historical ties and honors figures from French service.
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Frontenac and
Bazine
Ray Roberts Campaign Ad Urges Support in December
A political advertisement declares Ray Roberts will not sell his vote and will represent constituents with dignity in Congress. It promotes Democrat Ray Roberts for the December 23 election and labels the item as a political ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Roberts
Congress
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Patty Bartley of
Richardson
Mrs. C. A. Bartley
Grover Stateville
Edna Sudderth
Garland
Franklin Harris
C. M. Fulton
Harvey Stevens
W. H. Kelsey
Durant, Okla
Edna Wilson
N. M. Phy
Stamford
S. V. Earnest
Gladys Hamilton
Whitewright Sun
Democrat
Slagle
Rayburn - Johnson - Yarborough - Kennedy Democrat
Bob Slagle
Hipsters
East Whitewright
Locust Street
Pearl Gordon
Ben Johnson
South Carter
South Bond Street
Whitewright
Pottsboro
Preston Shores Division
Tom Sears
Stephens & Bryant
Insurance & Real Estate
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