Down Memory Lane and Local Life Notices of 1925 1935
Summary of births marriages fires deaths and local events drawn from The Sun and Pilot Grove News items. Includes Vinson era marriages at McKinney Whitewright Denison and Dallas students home for holidays. fires at homes near Kentuckytown Tom Bean and Whitewright. notable deaths Tom Atterberry Eliza Langford Mollie Caraway. cotton ginned total. trades day activity. Home Demonstration Club officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
W. H. Brown
Kentuckytown
Tom Bean
Eliza Langford
Rose Hill
Whitewright
Jesse Bow
Tom Atterberry
Savoy Star
Savoy
Emma Davidson
Henryetta
Genevieve Davidson
Purcell, Okla
J. W. Davidson
Marian Barbee
Ethel Gordon
Mollie P. Caraway
Inlaw
B. A. Morris
Pilot Grove
Ben Savage
Home Demonstration Club
Lester Haile
Chess Pope
Fred Cook
Earl Hill
Haile
Local Power Official Wins Drawing Funds Donations for Needy
Sidney Watson chief engineer for the Texas Louisiana Power Co won 25 dollars in a Saturday drawing and immediately bought groceries for needy families. Claud Dillon of Whitewright and Lillie Dillon of Pink Hill near Bells wed in Durant Oklahoma on Sunday afternoon. Louise Sears hosted a turkey dinner and bridge party at her parents home with Eve lyn Wilson scoring high in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Watson
Texas-Louisiana Power Co
Claud Dillon
Whitewright
Lillie Dillon
Pink Hill
Bells
Durant
Okla
Louise Sears
Bascom Sears
Evelyn Wilson
How a Milkman Keeps His Customers Happy
John Schuler of Fairway Park in Hayward California acts as more than a dairy carrier. He cuts lawns runs errands changes diapers feeds pets repairs furniture and wakes late customers all at no extra charge. He greets families by first name and holds keys to their homes giving peace of mind on weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Johnny
Notices of bank shareholders meetings in Whitewright Texas
Multiple notices announce annual or special meetings for First National Bank of Whitewright and Planters National Bank of Whitewright on January 10, 1956. They cover election of directors and related business, signed by bank officials. Also included is a probate notice for the estate of Lallie S Randolph deceased with letters testamentary granted to Elizabeth Randolph Edwards and a claims deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Whitewright
Texas
R. A. Gillett
Planters National Bank OF
Planters National Bank of Whitewright
First National Bank
Seventh Grade at Whitewright High Signals Growing Up
Sevent h graders under Mrs. Bennett focus on classroom etiquette and oral skills while pursuing studies in history and English. The group, led by a long list of students including Gary Bandy and Stephen Brown, shows a new interest in basketball and attends a variety of library and reading activities. A Parkside Baptist Church youth rally in Denison, led by Rev. Clayton Hicks, features hymns and a talk by missionary Jerry Seright, with banners awarded to churches. next meeting set for January 16 at Whitewright Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bennett
Gary Bandy
Stephen Brown
Richard Cook
Bryant Dollarhide
Thomas DeBerry
Cliff Emerson
Charles McCollum
Ronnie McLauchlin
Don Ray Pool
Bobby Robinson
Tom E. Sears
Johnny Sinor
Donald Slaughter
Barry Taylor
Billy Tillett
Olea Harvey
Larry Taylor
Birt Wisenhunt
Eddie Samuels
Judy Ayres
Chipmunk
Coblentz
Peter
Patsy
Bousel
Willie
Brown
Webber
Cocolo
America
Bettina
Creeper
Gramatky
Daniel Boone
Averill
Kissin
Lance
Coggins
Holt
McElligot
Dr. Seuss
Martin
Abraham Lincoln
Wilder
Magic Shop
Dolbier
Shooting Star Farm
Molloy
Frost
Fenton
All Over Town
Brink
Animal Inn
Moe
Donegal Wonder Books
Mac Manus
Golden Horseshoe
Coansworth
Hayes
Jane Hope
Gray
Owen Boys
Wilson
Robin Hood
Ahead
Craigie
Britton
Woolley
Schneider
Mrs. Mallard
Delafield
Coleman
Jack
Scott
Story
Mary Roberts Rinehart
L. E. R.croft Owen
Werccming
Parkside Baptist Church
Denison
Clayton Hicks
Forest Park Church
Jerry Seright
Brazil
Bells
Bethel
Students urged to keep classrooms neat and tidy
Teachers report numerous papers left on classroom floors and candy wrappers across the large school. Principal praise for Thornhill’s cleanliness contrasted with a call for student effort to reduce mess and support a prouder, neater school environment. A library book purchase for the elementary library is noted, listing several specific titles and authors. A Texan court citation commands Riley R Jackson and Elsie C Jackson to answer a petition regarding a bank loan and chattel mortgage, with details on property and assets involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornhill
Estate of Harry Ray Calvird Probate Notice
In Grayson County Texas the estate of Harry Ray Calvird deceased has letters testamentary granted to Bessie Murray Calvird Executrix on November 29. Her post office is Box 578 Denison Texas. Notice published in The Whitewright Sun December 15 22 29 1955 and January 5 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lallie S. Randolph
County Court of
Grayson County
South Crockett
Sherman
Texas
Grayson
Elizabeth Randolph Edwards
Lallie
Randolph
Whitewright Sun
State OF Texas
Riley R. Jackson
Elsie Clare Jackson
A. D
15Th District Court
Merchants & Planters National Bank of
Athey
Hobbs
Wichita
Sen
V. Earnest
Nancy Davenport
Harry Ray Calvird
PoNue
Denison
State of
Bessie Murray Calvird
Chickens Puff Cigarettes in Cancer Study
Glasgow scientists at Beatson Memorial Hospital are teaching chickens to smoke to test a link between cigarettes and lung cancer. Some chickens showed rapid interest smoking a cigarette every other day, with smoke delivered directly into their lungs through throat holes. The report notes varied responses among the birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Scotland
Beatson Memorial Hospital
Subscription rates listed for regional and foreign copies
The notice lists subscription prices in Grayson and Fannin Counties at $20 and outside counties at $20 plus foreign subscriptions at $5. It also promises full correction of any erroneous reflection upon any person, firm or corporation upon notification to the publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson
Fannin Counties
Grayson and
Cleanliness Move Fails at Oklahoma City Police HQ
The old time spittoons were banished by Capt. John Butler for cleanliness but the order was reversed after two veteran officers faced embarrassment and were made to spit out tobacco. The incident underscores battles between veterans and rookies and ends with a humorous note on bad habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
John Butler
Pharmacist and Doctor Team Up For Public Health
The conscientious pharmacist works with the physician to serve public health. The prescription department is designed to aid physicians and contribute to health and welfare rather than financial gain. Prescriptions brought here are filled with high quality materials from global markets.
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B. W. Brock
Myrtle Russell
Jim Hollingsworth
Will Boone
Tom King
Dallas
Ruby Ross
Ruth Southerland
Charles F. Sanders
Dora Leigh Duncan
McKinney
Party
Whitewright Cleaners
J. M. McMillin
Board of Directors
Whitewright High School
NEW Library Books
E. M. Hale and Company
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
Kit Carson
Moody
Davy Crockett
Holbrook
Dobie
Hawaii
Lewis
ABC
Petersham
Mulberry Street
Seuss
Spear
Cupit Laundry
Kahlil Gibran
the Whitewright Sun
T. Glenn Doss
S. H. Montgomery Agency
Pottsburg
Whitesboro
San Antonio
Katy
Austin
Tioga Pilot Point
Denton
Ptr
Wnt Cevestt
Greenville
Rockwall
Garland
Lancaster
Waxahachie Tay “If Opey
Waco
Holland
Bartlett
Granger
Seorg
Canada
Pullman
I Sam Marcos
New Braunfels
Katy Railroad
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