Bells community pioneer W P Washburn dies
From The Sun February 23 1917 Ely News notes with other items W P Washburn a Bells area pioneer dies last week Mrs Mary C Hamilton dies at daughter Mrs A P Neffs home A schoolboy’s mock tribute to editors and a Colonial party hosted by Inez and Gladys Ray for Miss Sue King and her fiancé Eugene McElvaney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Washburn
Bells
Ely
Mary C. Hamilton
A. P. Neff
Inez
Gladys Ray
Sue King
Eugene McElvaney
Births and business notes from Sherman 1922
In Sherman area on February 11 1922 a boy was born to Mr and Mrs W A Griffin. Mr and Mrs W T Nicholson announce the birth of a girl last Friday. Mr and Mrs Lee Cassetty west of town announce a girl born February 22. J L Devenport reports Mitchell Bros stock will reopen as New York Bargain Store next Saturday. The West Pecan Street City Park hosted an unusual wedding for a Whitewright couple George Burnham and Clara Horton with Rev J H Baxter officiating.
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W. A. Griffin
D. A. Norman
Roberts Garage
W. T. Nicholson
Lee Cassetty
J. L. Devenport
Mitchell Bros
New York
25 Years Ago Highlights From The Sun
The Wilson Hardware Co store closed for an inventory with stock to be sold. W E LaRoe and Eugene Hall won Ford mileage contest at Adams Motor Co with nine entrants and an average 27.07 miles. Dor ty Tate’s 10th birthday party was held. W C Bailey opened a tailor shop near Cox grocery. J F Blackerby won a $25 cotton prize for 8,090 pounds from 10 acres. Frank Phillips was second.
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Wilson Hardware Company
W. E. LaRoe
Eugene Hall
Ford
Adams Motor Co
Paul Graves
C. A. Pace
Lilburn Ross
J. F. Blackerby
Ely
Blackerby
Frank Phillips
Grandmother Nora Baker Bears Eighteenth Child in Illinois
In Joliet Illinois 40 year old Nora Baker gave birth to her 18th child on Sunday. She and husband Raymond 46 have ten sons and eight daughters. Their family lives in a seven room home with modern appliances and no television. The oldest daughter June 22 is married with a son Earl Jr. The couple say they do not need TV as there is too much going on. Sgt Raymond Baker Jr. 23 is married and stationed at Fort Townsend Washington. The Bakers express they hope for two more girls to even the family.
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Earl Jr
Baker
Drunken Altercation Described by Judge in Court
A judge recounts a domestic disturbance where a spouse says she was kicked in the stomach after an argument. The exchange quality suggests a court case detailing rough behavior and injuries without further medical specifics.
President Truman platform to guide Democratic nominee
The piece argues the Democratic nominee will run on Harry S. Truman’s platform and record, presenting as a peace party leader. It outlines Truman’s foreign policy focus, high taxation and big government spending, and shifts in Fair Deal policies including Social Security, veterans benefits, farm support, price controls, and federal education aid.
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Washington
Harry S. Truman
President Truman
Truman
Mr. Truman
Congress
Brannan Farm
Capehart
Divorce Petition in Grayson County Texas
Citation commands Barbara Ruth Julien to appear by March 24 1952 in Grayson County District Court Sherman Texas for a divorce petition filed February 5 1952 by John J Julien. Case No 59451 lists cruel treatment as grounds with clerk S V Earnest signing. Debtor Iva Davidson deputy.
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State of Texas
Barbara Ruth Julien
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
John J. Julien
S. V. Earnest
Iva Davidson
Independent executrix seeks settlement of estate of C. G. Hardwicke
Rita Case Hardwicke, independent executrix, notifies creditors to settle debts and present claims against the estate of C. G. Hardwicke, deceased, in Grayson County Texas, by February 14, 1952, at her Sherman residence.
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State of
Texas
Grayson
C. G. Hardwicke
Grayson County
J. N. Dickson
A. D
Sherman
Rita Case Hardwicke
Frigidaire Unveils New Levelcold Features in 1952 Line
Frigidaire introduces the cyclomatic system and levelcold temperatures across the Imperial 1952 refrigerator models. The lineup includes 10.8 to 9 cubic foot units with roll to you shelves and built in safety indicators. Locking in constant zero zone cold, these fridges promise frostless automatic defrosting and improved humidity control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Johnson
Fort Worth
Frigidaire
Johnson
Cut-up Chicken Ends Mom’s Final Discipline Line
A mother scolds her son with a humorous line about his father turning over in his gravy, as a last attempt to discipline the wayward child.
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Ken
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C. H. Beseda
van Alstyne, Texas
317
Pittsburgh
Wwe
Whitewright
Robert L. Doss
Citizens National Bank Bldg
Denison, Texas
DenIson
The
Bettmann Archive
Damon
Chatham Sholes
America
ST. Louis
I. C. Lyon
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