Memory Lane brings May 1955 notices to Whitewright
May 26 1955 items show visits, illnesses, and family events around Whitewright Texas. Rev J D Fleming and others visit Ector Bonham Dallas San Antonio Garland Vera Beach Trenton and Sherman. Navy man Arvin Vestal serves in Far East. local engagements include weddings births birthdays and gatherings with the Vestal Doss Peschke Bunch and McIver families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Whitewright Sun
J. D. Fleming
Ector
Guy Baugher
Joe Clark
Bonham
Harold Doss
W. d. Smith
Jerry
Dallas
John Vestal
Bob Miler
St. Louis
John Miller
Richard Riggins
San Antonio
Wilson Kaiser
Fred Star, Jr
Garland
Jimmy Hughes
Vera Beach
Fla
C. H. Taylor Man
Grady Smith
van Alstyne
Mac Davis
Germany
Lynn Cooper
Wallace Smith
Lloyd Moore
Denison
Jim Grider
J. L. Boone
East Grand
Eugene McIver
E. T. Doss
Nancy Newman
Sherman
B. W. Newman
Holmes Connelly
Trenton
Lena Mae Gowdy
Elbert Bennett
Jan Ethelyn
George Key Jr
Colbert
Okla
Wendell Withrow
Robin Morris
Dennis
Arvin M. Vestal
U.S. Navy
Skagit
Far Eastern
Fleet Home Town News Center
Ronald Vestal
R. C. Vestal
E. Pat Emmett
Jerome Peschke
Texas Highway Commission Approves $24 Million Supplement
The Texas Highway Commission approves a supplementary 24 million dollar highway program adding to the 1969-70 plan totaling 603.4 million for construction and right of way. The joint funding shares federal and state sources for 594.9 miles of primary and related projects across the state.
Highways Upgrade Funds Approved in Grayson County
The state highway commission said upgrading secondary and primary systems will bolster safety on the states roads. Grayson county work will be supervised by Joe M Swindle. An allotment of 180000 funds construction of U S 82 from east of F M Ml to U S 75. An allotment of 1183000 funds construction of U S 82 from U S 75 to east of the T N O Railroad. Also 4285000 funds paving U S 82 from Cooke County line to east of F M 417.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson County
Joe M. Swindle
U.S. 75
T & NO
Cooke County
Planting Grass Requires A Well Prepared Schedule
Cecil Miles says planting grass needs a well prepared schedule like any other crop. The quote emphasizes careful planning before sowing and maintenance to ensure successful growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Miles
Pasture Seedbed Practices Emphasized For Texan Lands
Pictures From the Past notes farmers southeast of McKinney report better Bermuda grass growth with deep plowing and well prepared seedbeds. L A Balser near Prosper works overflow land for sod transplanting, while 1968 droughts prompted extensive grass planting in Collin County. Conservation workers urge good seedbeds andearly fall or winter prep with cost share support from ASCS. Mrs D W Smith of Garland visited her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney
L. A. Balser
Prosper
Bers
Avere Age
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Personnel Changes in McKinney Work Unit
New staffing at the McKinney Soil Conservation Service unit includes Robert McCullough starting Jan. 13 from Italy Texas, with prior SOS posts in Hillsboro Wills Point and Paris. Roy Post returns after six months as Pilot Point acting unit conservationist, with Stroud Nesbitt and Dale Spurgin aiding across the unit. Wade Densmore moves to the Waco unit and Joe Clutter joins Henderson. Second grade Blue birds activity notes February officers and meeting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney
Soil Conservation Service
Morrison Liston
Robert McCullough
Italy
Texas
SOS
Hillsboro
Wills Point
Paris
Florence
Roy Post
Pilot Point
Plano
SCS
Collin County
Collin Soil and Water Conservation Dist
Weere
Post
Celina
Highway 24
Stroud Nesbitt
Dale Spurgin
4 H Club Discusses Caring for a Pig
The Whitewright 4 H Club met January 30 in the elementary school gym. Bill Morse called the meeting to order while David Caraway read roll and minutes. Mr Mc Elvey presented the pig care topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Bill Morse
David Caraway
Mc Elvey
Family names tied to Melissa couple in obituary line
John Vestal, her brother, and Mr J E Dickenson and Mrs Dickenson of Melissa appear in a family notice. The fragment suggests kin relations and a local tying to Melissa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vestal
J. E. Dickenson
Dickenson
Melissa
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Whitewright Sun
Floyd Bassett
Dixie
Jimmy
Kilgore Junior College
Beverly Bassett
John Reeves
W. E. LaRow
Veteran’s Hospital
Jeanette Jones
O. L. Jones
Floyd Reynolds
Bells
Mary Bill Reynolds
Ned Ayres
E. W. Shullenberger
Laud Bennett
Bennett
Dorothy Sahnhotz
Big Spring
J. A. Melugin
R. T. Vesetal
Diane and
Elaine
Canal Zone
O. H. Leuschner
Sarasota, Fla
J. S. Sheultz
Flint, Mich
Raney Bunch
J. M. Petschke
Houston
Rc, Vestal
R. W. Terry
Kenneth and
Keith
Eudora
Kan
E. W. Fields
Joe M. Brooks
Rob
Jan
Denton
F. M. Echols
Billy Hamilton
W. R. Hamilton
T. J. Giles
C. A. Giles
J. C. Rea
Lelelland
Harold Turney
Ft. Worth
C. W. Musser
Giles and
David
Cecil Doss
Lewis Cooper
Allen T. Short
Clarence Mcillin
Earl Blanton
Thur
S. T. Montgomery
Marshall Hasty
Emory Christian
Glan
Earnheart
W.maple
Church of Christ
Grand Avenue
Walnut Street
Presbyterian Church
Iment
Tom Sears
Realtor
Insuror
Whitewright, Texas
Texas Highway Commission
Commission
U.S
Highway Trust Fund
D. W. Smith
E Lacy
First National Bank
Wade Densmore
Waco
Joe Clutter
Henderson
Bluebirds
Debbie Barnes
Debbie Franklin
Karen Anderson
Nancy Morris
Dena Wilson
Louis Franklin
Texoma Savings
Bob Meisenbach
Thomas A. Edison
Your Electric Light & Power Company
Lokey Edwards
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