Local Notables Entertain in Christmas Gatherings and Unions
A roundup of community events includes marriages and engagements among J M Sturdivant Whitewright and Elizabeth Carlock Pecan Gap. Also weddings of Frank Smith Ely community and Marie Cole Ec tor. Carlos Glass Dallas and Faye Martin Durant Okla.. J H Murphy Cannon and Nina Ball Rose Hill. J Y Russell Memphis for Methodist conference. Benny Savage obituary and various relocations noted. Ralph H Martin joins Army El Paso. Eugene Hall returns from Europe with orchestra. J P Montgomery takes new job in Oklahoma City. Mule retired after 25 years of city service. J L Kirkpatrick dies Christmas morning. J H Gosnell buys 204 acre farm south of town.
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J. P. Montgomery
S. H. Montgomery
Oklahoma City
J. L. Kirkpatrick
J. H. Gosnell
B. F. Blanton
Ben Sturdivant
J. M. Sturdivant
Whitewright
Elizabeth Carlock
Pecan Gap
Frank Smith
Ely
Marie Cole
Ector
Carlos O. Glass
Dallas
Faye Martin
W. J. Martin
White
the Sun
Ben Savage
Ralph H. Martin
el Paso
Eugene Hall
Europe
J. Y. Russell
Memphis
Carl Holland
Kentuckytown
A. K. Haliburton
Lee Cassetty
Claud Phillips
Jesse Baxter
Emma Holland
Farm Problems Past and Present in Rural America
In arguing against the view that farm surpluses are a recent issue, the author recalls pre New Deal faming crises and notes that the federal program arose from dire need in the 1930s. Abundant production is framed as beneficial, with protection allowing farmers to endure large crops without ruin, contrasting with earlier collapses and referencing Russia and Britain as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Great Britain
Virus found to wipe out common clothes moths
London officials report the International Wool Secretariat has announced a virus that can remove moth larvae in clothing and furnishings. Dr Kenneth Smith says the spray or dust kills the grub but not the adult moth.
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London
Eng
International Wool Secretariat
Kenneth Smith
Weekend visits fill area homes with family guests
People from Irving, Paris, Jacksboro, Chattanooga, Midland, Richardson, Dallas, Sherman, Fort Worth, Od essa and other cities visited relatives over the weekend and holidays. Dozens of extended families gathered at homes of Morton Stuteville, Grover Stuteville, Ben Patterson, C P Johnson, and others. Phone or send in your news items.
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Billy Jack Morton
Irving
Mrs
Grover Stuteville
Ben Patterson
Jack Morton
It's The Law on Bankruptcy and Personal Finance
A public service feature explains why families face financial trouble and how bankruptcy works. It outlines voluntary filing, court examination, and discharge of debts, plus exemptions under Texas homestead laws and the impact on future credit. It also cautions against dishonest filings and stresses negotiating with creditors to avoid bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
District Court
Texas
Texas Divorce Citation for Florence Bowen
Citation issued December 19 1955 commands Florence Bowen to answer by February 6 1956 in Grayson County Texas before Judge in Sherman. Case No 63351 lists Claude Bowen plaintiff and Florence Bowen defendant alleging divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Publication dates December 29 1955 January 5 12 1956 in The Whitewright Sun.
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State OF Texas
Florence Bowen
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Claude Bowen
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Davenport
Whitewright Sun
Folding solar cooker powered by sun focus
A Denver chemist introduces an umbrella shaped solar cooker that folds for carrying and concentrates sunlight at a focal point to roast hot dogs without fuel. Dr. George O. G. Lof demonstrates noon cooking and envisions beach and recreation use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George O. G. Lof
Denver
Colo
Solar Cooker Shaped Like Umbrella Gains Attention
A new solar cooker resembles an umbrella yet features a distinct form to concentrate heat more effectively. The design draws interest for its portable look and potential for efficient solar cooking.
Expert frowns on high school marriages in nationwide survey
A family relations expert says most high school marriages are a mistake and lack psychological and emotional soundness. Lester A. Kirkendall notes many couples wed to escape unhappy homes or school frustration and cites curiosity as a factor.
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Chicago
Lester A. Kirkendall
PTA Magazine
Kirkendall
Pacific Northwest Council On Family Relations
Oregon State College
Confession Story Sparks Meeting Between Editor and Author
A young man asks if she wrote before and the pretty girl confirms a prior confession story. He wonders if the editor rejected it, but the editor traveled from New York to Omaha to meet her in person.
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New York
Omaha
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Durant, Okla
Stephens & Bryant
Banking House
the First National Bank of
Whitewright, Texas
Federal Reserve Bank
United States Securities
Albert Garner
Jacksboro
Roy Waldrum
Frank White
Paris
T. J. Lilley
Nana Francis
Guy Francis
Chattanooga
Tenn
Frank Miller
Bill
Martha
Sally
Midland
C. P. Johnson
Sidney Scott
Noel Scott
Richardson
Charles Powell
R. I. Scott
Taylor Mullins
M. H. Mullins
Fort Worth
M. L. Thornhill
Lucio Orozco
Odessa
Claude Garner
Beverly
Debbie
John McAlester
A. G. Smith
Jack Smith
G. M. Smith
H. L. McAlester
Artesia
N. M
Homer Gentry
Bobby
Mickey
Sue
Trenton
Hayden Hamilton
Wilburn McKinney
David
Greenville
Roy Hamilton
J. H. Crain
Greg
Winnie
Sallye Hamilton
Ira Fleming
Gladys
Elda Cambron
Linda Chapman
Sonia Gordon
Jerry
Larry Medearis
Denison
Edith Hollaman
Linda
Jack
Jimmie Haliburton
Slaton
Jack Hansard
Ray Hansard
Granvolee Hansard
George Hansard Jr
Mesquite
Amos Templeton
Bells
Oscar Billner
Beulah Billner
Harold Doss
Porter Reeves
C. B. Brookins
Leonard
J. E. Ross
Oliver Mulligan
Dumas
Mae Haile
Bonham
Charlie Allen
Whitesboro
Joe Brookins
Jim Ayres
Walter Adkins
Walters
Okla
Mark Ayres
J. L. Smith
Bogata
Roy Ayres
Donald Gene
Thomas Ayres
Charles E. Ayres
Alice
Ned Ayres
Mark
Judy
Ioach
P. S
Feed
Pascal Farley
Southwest School
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