Memory Lane: Weddings, Ferments, and Fair Fridays
Reflects 1917 1927 local news from Whitewright Texas with weddings and furloughs. Mrs Ella Christian weds George Haile in El Paso. Gillis Williams dies in an auto accident. military arrivals and furloughs noted. Modern Woodmen officers elected. turkeys auctioned for Red Cross. other 1927 items include injuries, deaths, marriages, rain, anniversaries, construction, and a Christmas surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Christian
Whitewright
George Haile
el Paso
Gillis Williams
George Lindsey
Clyde Thompson
W. T. Truett
Ira Kirkpatrick
Consu George Gattis
John Pumphrey
Will Looney
Moss Bishop
Hood Garner
Roy Coffman
T. W. Gattis
George Garner
Camp Bowie
Frank Coffman
W. M. McFatridge
Car-use tax funds city budgets in 120 large towns
Municipal Finance Officers Assn says about 120 cities with populations over 10,000 levy car-use taxes. The 1951 annual yield neared 18 million dollars, averaging 1.71 per person. Chicago alone took over 14.6 million in the first half of 1952 after a 50 percent rate rise. rates are 15 dollars for under 35 horsepower and 30 dollars for higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Municipal Finance Officers Association
Year End Review of Fort Worth Livestock Prices in 1952
Fort Worth reports a sharp 1952 price collapse across cattle hogs and sheep as the year opened at peak levels. Prices slid through spring to year end with steers down from 25 36 to 20 29, cows 21 28 down to 12 16, and calves, hogs, and lambs all posting sizable declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
OPA
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
Notice of Annual Stockholders Meeting at Planters National Bank
Notice is given of the annual meeting of stockholders of Planters National Bank in liquidation Whitewright Texas to be held in the directors room of First National Bank Whitewright on January 13 1953 at 2 00 P M for election of directors and other business. Directors J L Boone J M McMillin J C McMillin and Mrs H T Atterberry are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planters National Bank
Whitewright
Texas
First National Bank
Gamble divorce suit cited in Grayson County Texas
Citation to Hal B Gamble in Grayson County Texas orders appearance by filing an answer to Jean D Gamble s 1st amended petition by 10 am the Monday after 42 days from issuance. Case No 59919 filed December 8 1952 seeks divorce for cruel treatment and a receiver to sell community property. Published December 11 18 25 1952 and January 1 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Hal B. Gamble
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Jean D. Gamble
S. V. Earnest
Whitewright Sun
New Fly Control Uses Chemical Baits With Paper
Washington reports a shift from DDT to chemical baits for house fly control. The Agriculture Department describes a bait combining an insecticide with a molasses like attractant, catching and poisoning insects, while fly paper remains an option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Agriculture Department
They Are All Men Are Not Homeless
A terse social note contrasts levels of homelessness among men, implying some lack stable housing more than others. The phrasing suggests a general observation rather than a focused report or named individuals.
Health Officer Warns Against Silent Killer
Health Officer Dr Geo W Cox cautions on carbon monoxide a deadly, invisible threat in closed rooms garages and cars from burning wood coal gasoline or natural gas Preventive steps include venting stoves keeping rooms ventilated not running gas heaters asleep and not idling a car in a closed garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Geo. W. Cox
Vehicle safety reminder for families and ventilation
Your car can protect or endanger your family depending on how you use it. Drive wisely and ventilate at all times to reduce risks and keep everyone safe.
Eisenhower to Take Oath on Washington Bible
General Eisenhower will be sworn in as president on the same Bible used by George Washington. Senator Styles Bridges announced the 200 year old Bible, dating from the early Masons, has been in the possession of St. John's Lodge in New York City for the last 195 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
George Washington
Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Joint
Congressional Inaugural Committee
St. John’s
Uncle Riches and Vets Swap Roles in Quick Wit
A joke scene has a veteran quip about telling his girlfriend of a rich uncle and the punchline that she has become his aunt. The exchange showcases humor on personal ties and family roles.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sam McMillin
Greenville
C. J. Denton
Whitewright Schools
R. E. Sandlin
Jasper
Ala
Ruth Montgomery
Thurston Montgomery
W. A. Baxter
W. C. Huffines
William Lindsey
Grand
Bond Streets
Orion Judd
August Hughes
Tom Bean
Pilot Grove
Joe Weldon
Pica
Carol
Orendufy
Kimbell Milling Company
Lloyd Alexander, Mgr
By Ted Gouldy
J. L. Boone
J. M. McMillin
J.C. McMillin
Mrs. H. T. Atterberry
Sanderson
Whitewright Lumber Co
Wilson Kaiser
Rhom Pennington
Fred Cook Jr
Danny Green
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