Auten Family Wins Grayson Denison First Baby Prizes
Sgt and Mrs J E Auten of Denison formerly Whitewright win the 1948 first baby prizes in Grayson County and in Denison. A son born at 12 14 a m New Year s Day at Denison General Hospital to Joyce Reid war bride from London England. Sgt Auten stationed at Fort Worth Army Air Field, family recent Denison residents.
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J. E. Auten
Denison
Whitewright
Grayson County
General Hospital
London
England
Joyce Reid
Kettering
U. S. Army Air Forces
Carol
Manchester
United States
Auten
Fort Worth Army Air Field
Fort Worth
Sherman
Hybrids Best Yielders in Texas Corn Tests
Texas A and M agricultural station reports 1947 tests show hybrids adapted to Texas outyield others. About 7,000 acres of certified hybrids were grown with seed to be sold in 1948. Texas 20 excelled widely. Texas 8 and 18 did well in central and western regions. Texas 12 performed in East Texas. White hybrid 9-W yielded best among whites. two unnamed hybrids showed promise in a three year test.
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College Station
Texas A. & M. Agricultural Experiment Station
Texas
Texas 12
Texas 9-W
Plenty of Sugar Priced Right Seen for 1948
I H Kempner president of Imperial Sugar Company told a Sugar brokers and salesmen meeting that the sugar supply should keep prices steady. He announced a $2 500 000 expansion and overhaul of the Sugar Land refinery for 1948.
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Galveston
I. H. Kempner
Imperial Sugar Company
Kempner
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Sugar Land
Fannin County Officials Keep 1948 Salaries in Split Action
Fannin County officials will not receive a pay increase for 1948 as the commissioners court in special session kept salaries at last year’s level. Elected officials will earn 4250 per year for the assessor clerk sheriff and county judge, and 3250 for the district clerk. Precinct officers will remain on the fee system. The court also announced a $50000 road and bridge warrant issue to be divided among four precincts.
Bank Deposits Rise in Grayson County 1947 Totals
Grayson County’s 10 banks report deposits totaling 49,729,164.99 at year end 1947, up from 48,693,352.06 on Dec 31, 1946. The increase for 1947 equals 1,035,812.93 as deposits climbed across the county banking system.
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Grayson County
Two Added to Lake Texoma Commission
Governor Jester Monday added two Texans to the Lake Texoma commission. State Sen. Charles R. Jones of Bonham and State Rep. C. C. Gardner of Gainesville were named, giving Texas and Oklahoma five representatives each as the panel works on uniform hunting and fishing rules for the interstate lake.
Farm Fire Prevention Urged for 1948 Grayson County
County Agent Ben D. Cook warns that 1947 saw heavy farm fire losses and urges Grayson County farmers to adopt a five point plan. Emphasizing cleanliness, electrical checks, heating unit care, hay storage safety, and accessible extinguishers, he calls for a proactive safety program to protect American farms.
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America
Grayson County
Ben D. Cook
Cook
Mr. Cook
Sun Honor Roll Adds Wide Range of Subscribing Members
The Sun announces new honor roll members this week highlighting numerous new subscribers. Names include C. Sutton J. P. Ownby Lewis Magers Edwin Badgett E. O. Ingram and many others across multiple communities and families.
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Sun
C. Sutton
J. P. Ownby
Lewis Magers
Edwin Badgett
E. O. Ingram
R. H. May
W. C. Pennington
B. S. Montgomery
Ed Kent Jr
Carl May
J. O. Wallace
B. L. Janway
J. H. Gosnell
Eva Reid
J.P. Williams
Sonny Gosnell
Elmer Sanderson
Elvin Petty
Lester Simpson J. R. Hicks
W. L. White
Thomas Gillett
Roger Holcomb Bryan Weber
H. B. Turner
A. M. Bryant
R. I. Scott
J. C. Waldrop J. B. Allison
B. G. Gentry
A. L. Harvey
J. E. Mangrum
C. E. Young
T. J. Warden
C. L. Keith
A. B. St. John Tom Head
J. M. Simmons
U.S. income exceeds spending in short 1947 period
The government reported that its income in the last half of 1947 exceeded expenditures by 1.659 billion dollars. Officials foresee a potential 6 billion dollar surplus for the full 1948 fiscal year, contingent on Congress tax cuts and timing.
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Washington
Congress
Grayson County Sixth in Cotton Ginnings 1947
Grayson County ginned 20 751 bases in 1947, ranking sixth in the 17 county Fort Worth district. Ellis led with 66 215 bales, Collin had 49 247, Hunt 44 306, Kaufman 29 544, Dallas 18 360. Districtwide gains followed a poor 1946 season.
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Grayson County
Fort Worth
Bureau of Census
Ellis County
Collin
Hunt
Kaufman
Dallas County
Don't Try To Be Children Chicago Fathers Advised
Chicago fathers were urged to act as fathers not pals by Dr. L. A. Kirkendall of the Association of Family Living. He warned against seeking the same companionship as with peers and emphasized that children prefer a father who stays parental and guiding.
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Chicago
L. A. Kirkendall
Association of Family Living
Divorces Fall in Grayson County in 1947
Grayson County saw 362 divorces in 1947 down from 545 in 1946 while marriages dropped to 1 780 from 1 901. The postwar year 1946 had set records for both, with Oklahoma laws driving more marriages in border Texas counties.
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Sherman
Grayson County
Oklahoma
Texas
Grayson
Repatriated Americans Bring Food From Poland
About 600 Americans repatriated from Gydia Poland aboard the liner Ernie Pyle arrived in New York Tuesday. A ship officer said Russian agents claimed a U S food shortage and passengers carried food. Agricultural agents confiscated spiced meats and bologna but allowed dried mushrooms.
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New York
Gydia
Poland
Ernie Pyle
America
Agricultural Department
Dr W R White named Baylor University president
Dr. W R White 55 accepted Baylor University presidency at Waco Texas, resigning as pastor of First Baptist Church in Austin. He will assume duties Feb 1 following the retirement of Pat M Neff, the 75 year old former Governor, after a telegram to Baylor trustees chairman Dr W W Melton.
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Austin
W. R. White
Baylor University
Waco
Texas
White
First Baptist Church
Baylor
Pat M. Neff
W. W. Melton
Eggless Thursday Drive Abandoned in Food Program
The government drops eggless Thursdays from its three month old food conservation plan while meatless Tuesdays continue due to high meat prices. Cabinet committee cites seasonal egg abundance and urges stronger voluntary meat conservation amid calls for possible rationing by spring.
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Washington
James A. Stillwell
Truman
Cabinet Food Committee
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Paul Henkel
New York Society of Restauranteurs
New York City
Ralph Flanders
Rep
Vermont
Secretary of Agriculture
Clinton P. Anderson
Just Bad Cold Blamed for Massive Fish Die-off in Florida
Marine biologist John F. DeQuine of the State Fresh Water Game and Fish Commission says thousands of gizzard shad died in Lake Osborne after a cold spell lowered water to about 10 degrees. He notes the remaining fish are healthy and sees no cause for alarm.
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Florida
West Palm Beach
Fla
State Fresh Water Game and Fish Commission
Lake Osborne
John F. DeQuine
DeQuine
Grayson County Receives Welfare Funds From State
Grayson County gets about 1.32 million annually in welfare checks for old age, blind, and dependent children. John Winters of the State Department of Public Welfare spoke to the Denison Boosters Club, noting 3,277 checks to 65 plus, 103 to blind individuals, and 132 to dependent children, with a monthly county total of 110,000 dollars. He contrasted local averages with state figures and urged support for an insurance-based system to reduce welfare needs.
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Boosters Club
Welfare Department
Mr. Winter
Winter
Texas
Sherman
Denison
Truman Tax Proposal Faces GOP Opposition
President Truman urged tax cuts for individuals with a $40 cost of living credit and a dependent credit, aiming to lift taxes for the small filer. Republicans called the plan demagogic and likely doomed, likely prompting GOP leaders to push their own tax revision over a veto. The package would raise corporate rates from 38 to 51 percent to offset the revenue loss.
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Washington
House
Senate
Sam Rayburn
Bonham
Truman
Cotton Bowl gate yields record receipts for 12th annual game
The Cotton Bowl produced a gross gate of 189 388 53 with 45 507 in attendance, including 5 886 student tickets. After stadium rental and a 5 000 share to the Southwest Conference, Penn State took 66 453 59 and Southern Methodist 61 453 59 while the SWC received 5 000.
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Dallas
James H. Stewart
State Fair Association
Southwest Conference
Penn State
Southern Methodist
Political Dates To Remember in 1948
Texas politics in 1948 centers on Democratic primaries and a high-stakes general election. Key dates include January 31 poll tax deadlines, May 1 precinct conventions, May 25 presidential electors, June 7 filing deadline, July 4 absentee voting opens, July 24 first primary, August 28 second primary, September 14 governor’s convention, and November 2 general election. Texas voters will choose governor and numerous statewide offices along with 21 U S House members and a hot U S Senate race. A note on fabrics: azlon from skim milk blends with wool or cotton.
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Austin
Texas
United States
National
House of Representatives
Brownwood
U. S
Fort Worth
Supreme Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
Railroad Commission
Farm Electricity Shortage Hits Majority of U S Farms
A report notes that 85 of every 100 farms in the United States have no electricity. The statistic underscores widespread rural power access challenges impacting farm operations and daily life.
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United States
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Sgt
Mrs. Auten
Fannin County
Grayson Higher
Lake Texoma Commission
U.S
By MacKenzie
Dr. White
State Welfare Board
GOP
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