Local residents visit family and friends over weekend
Eugene McIver of Bonham visited Whitewright on Monday. Multiple families and individuals from Bonham Dallas McKinney Sherman and Sherman area spent weekends visiting relatives in towns including Mission McAllen Fort Worth Bells Pilot Grove Winnsboro Lawton Okla and Denison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene McIver
Bonham
Mrs
Leon White
Fort Worth
Carol Hughes
Dallas
Nora Hughes
Sherman
Gene Hughes
Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs. R. H. Neathery at Pilot Grove
A surprise birthday dinner was hosted at Mrs. R. H. Neathery's Pilot Grove home after church. Guests included Dallas residents Mr. and Mrs. Joe R. Heed and daughter Cheryl and Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Birt, and Whitewright residents Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Neathery and Patsy, plus Mr. and Mrs. Joe F. Robinson and Joanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Neathery
Pilot Grove
Joe R. Heed
Cheryl
R. B. Birt
Dallas
R. B. Neathery
Patsy
Joe F. Robinson
Joanna
Whitewright
Friday Literary Club Meeting Delights Members With Art Program
The Friday Literary Club gathered January 8 at Mrs. Jack Meador’s home. Mrs. C J Meador and Mrs. Glen Earnheart presented Art program Stories of Famous Paintings in America and discussed private collections. Prints of famous paintings were shown. Seventeen members enjoyed a salad supper. The next meeting is January 22 at Mrs. O M Whedbee’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Meador
C. J. Meador
Glen Earnheart
America
Meador
Earnheart
O. M. Whedbee
Prisoners Face Odd Furloughs in Red Prison
Three inmates describe unusual accusations from their detention. A factory hand is charged with absenteeism for lateness, another is accused of spying for arriving five minutes early, and the third says he was accused of buying a Western watch despite punctual attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red
Weathering shortages and morals in a small town
A compact column reflects on births postponed for paper, gifts amid scarcity, thrift, Texas oil, newspaper gossip, and a warning about political parties and safe driving. It notes the habit of talking about weather, sin, and human nature, with a wry tone about life under shortage.
Band Leader Urges Piano Player Back In
A band leader praised the piano player Bixby for emotion in a performance and urged him to join the rest of the group for the next piece. The scene captures a musician’s encouragement during a rehearsal or gig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bixby
Engagement Anniversary Sparks Impulsive Wedding Plan
A playful exchange reveals a couple marking a 25 year engagement anniversary. The absent minded professor jokes about forgetting the milestone and proposes they finally marry, hinting at a change in their long delayed plans.
Citation for real property in Denison Texas
The state of Texas issues a court citation to Lillian C Metz and heirs to answer a petition by B W Baldwin for title and possession of Lot Four in Block Sixteen in Dumas Reunion City Denison Grayson County Texas. Date and venue specified with service deadline and publication in Waitewright Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Lillian C. Metz
Mytle P. Reynolds
Myrtle Reynolds Gosnell
Myrtle P. Reynolds
Fred Gosnell
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
B. W. Baldwin
Denison
Dumas Reunion
Ker
A.S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Waitewright Sun
Insurance scams and the hidden policy traps
John Alan Appleman warns health and accident policies are often deceptive, with exclusion clauses that deny coverage. He cites cases like a Texas death where fumes were deemed poisons and excluded from payment. Reform efforts aim for uniform terms, while buyers should read policies, seek written explanations, and choose established insurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alan Appleman
Texas
Appleman
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Good lawns for Texas climates and proper care
Agronomist E M Trew notes warm season Bermudagrass is common in Texas for climate suitability and weed resistance though it lacks shade tolerance and winter greening. St Augustine survives in shade and frost resilience, while Buffalo Zoysia Centipede and Manila grasses suit various Texas regions. Proper drainage watering and fertilizing are required, with guidance available via County Extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
E. M. Trew
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Bermuda
Texas
St. Augustine
Manila
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R. C. Thrasher
Mission and
McAllen
Mrs. Leon Ball
Leoa Ball
Tom Bean
Nancy May
Betty Laminack
Mrs. Lallace May
Gladys Ray
David Womack
Austin
Fred Starr Jr
Garland
Fred Starr
O. V. Barker
Glen Howard
Whitesboro
Byron Caraway of
McKinney
Mary Jeanette Jones
Mrs. O. L. Jones
Beverly Judd
Wes Judd
George Gordon Pope
Katheryn, Dean and
Jean
C. W. Pope
Wanda Dell Sanderson
Elmer Sanderson
Lonnie Darwin
Miss Percy
Allen Harper
Lawton, Okla
Hugh Hunter
Ann
Billy Gene Lyons
Winnsboro
E. J. Lilley of
Plymouth Cranbrook
Plymouth
Studebaker
Montgomery Motor Co
Dick Montgomery
Met. & Co
Dodge-Plymouth
W. Main
R. B. Lockhart
Pittsburg
Uncle Sam
Satan
Lela S. Wier
Arbor Hills Drive
P. O. Box
Jackson 7
Mississippi
S. H. Montgomery
W. E. LaRoe
Gomer
Bill Holloway
Highway 69
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