Local residents share visits and travels across Texas
Bryant King underwent major surgery at a Sherman hospital Monday. Many relatives and friends visited or hosted in Sherman Denton Irving Amarillo Fort Worth and other towns. A string band entertained at a West Whitewright barbecue. Ace Jackie Cox ends an 18 day furlough before duty at Bergstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant King
Sherman Hospital
Clyde Boatwright
West Whitewright
Trenton
Jackie E. Cox
Noel Cox
Bergstrom Air Force Base
Austin
Cox
Chanute Air Force Base
Rantoul
Ill
Community Highlights From Irving and Nearby Areas
Local families visit relatives in California and Texas while others travel for events. Elks convention in Chicago, army tour in El Paso, new home purchase in Bonham, and a group trip for North Texas State College geography field study through the Eastern United States from July 19 to August 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Anderson
Denton
North Texas State College
United States
Williamsburg
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
New York City
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Boston
Mass
Detroit
Mich
Chicago
Ill
Miss Anderson
Sears Anderson
North Texas State
Notable Week for Local Residents and Visitors
Frank England underwent major surgery at a McKinney hospital this week. Jerry Doyle Alexander of Bethel visited his grandparents, J. A. Worsham. Lt. William King of Minneapolis is visiting his parents in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Spinks and children of Houston spent the weekend with Mrs. Fred Garner. Mr. and Mrs. John Haden of Durant, Oklahoma, stayed with Mrs. Lucian LaRoe in Austin. Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Polk visited Fort Worth relatives. Miss Carolyn Skaggs of Marion, North Carolina, formerly Whitewright, was among 15 North Carolina girls at the Lions Club International event in Miami, and is niece to N. E. Skaggs of Whitewright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Doyle Alexander
Bethel
J. A. Worsham
William King
Minneapolis, Minn
Mrs
Bryant King
Jimmie Spinks
Houston
Fred Garner
John Haden
Durant
Okla
Lucian LaRoe
Austin
Carolyn Skaggs
Luther Skaggs
Marion, N. C
Whitewright
North Carolina
Lions Club International
Miami
Fla
Skaggs
N. E. Skaggs
Notice of Hearing On Water Permit Texas Grayson County
Charles H Gullett of Denison Texas filed July 9 1956 for a permit to appropriate up to 4000 acre feet per year of unappropriated water from an unnamed creek a tributary of the Red River in Grayson County for industrial use A hearing before the Board of Water Engineers will be held in Austin on August 13 1956 at 10 AM Opposing parties may file protests at least five days before the hearing The notice is published in The Whitewright Sun July 12 19 26 and August 2 1956
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Caldwell
Grayson County
Texas
Denison
Charles H. Gullett
Board of Water Engineers
State of
Board
Austin
R. M. Dixon
State Board OF Water Engineers
Audrey Strandtman
Whitewright Sun
Local social notes and church service in Weatherford and Sherman
Miss Lena Mae Gowdy and Mrs Holmes Connelly of Trenton visit Weatherford relatives on Tuesday. Mrs Paul Ryon visits Victoria and Austin with local hosts. Rev R Bryant Twitty of Sherman preaches at First Presbyterian Church Sunday at 11 am with communion and member reception. A session meeting follows at 10 15 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Mae Gowdy
Holmes Connelly
Trenton
Weatherford
R. Bryant Twitty
Sherman
First Presbyterian Church
Democrats plan family themed souvenir for national convention
Democratic Chairman Paul M Butler said the souvenir booklet for the party's national convention will depict the American family. He contrasted with Republicans who rejected a sculpture photo tied to Dante's Inferno, joking the GOP chose a title about abandoning hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Paul M. Butler
Butler
Eisenhower and Nixon Set for Reelection Ticket
Republican leaders in Gettysburg expect Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard M. Nixon to form the 1956 ticket with Nixon likely renominated and the president assured of another term. The prevailing view on Capitol Hill mirrors the Gettysburg perception of a durable GOP pairing for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Nixon
Richard M. Nixon
Gettysburg
Capitol Hill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Russell Summers
Colorado
F. M. Echols
Jerry Wilson
Fort Worth
J. P. Darwin
Thelma English
Dallas
G. H. Riley
Whitesboro
Jim Simmons
Charles Hill
Irving
R. E. Pierce
Hoyt Lybrand
Alabama
J. E. Henson
Mt. Pleasant
Emmet Penn
Bryant Penn
Overton
Jack Hannah
Patricia
David
Fred Hannah
J. P. Blanton
Hereford
Granvolee Hansard
Jack Hansard
Harold Loss
Donald F. Albaugh
Bethesda
Paula Collins
Donna
F. C. Patterson
John Sealy Hospital
Galveston
Jan Brooks of
R. R. McDaniel of
Quanah
I. L. Neathery
San Bernardino
Calif
Tom Noe
Corpus Christi
Jennie Crittenden
Maggie Noe
Edgar Shields
Willie Cox
R. C. Caylor
Mary Summerall
Eldon Watson
Ricki Lyn
Community Hospital
Ronnie
Beverly Hawkins
Cheri
Bethe Hill
Eugene Brown
M. R. Smith
Lucille Gentry
Wichita Fallas
Smith Home
Edwin Badgett
Taylor Autrey
J. P. Williams
Pilot Grove
W. R. Tabor
Glenn Wireless
Don Neal
Odell Neal
Children
Commerce
Patsy and
Brenda Key
Kentuckytown
Sidney Scott
R. I. Scott
Clarence McMillin
Clyde Shaw of
California
Clyde Craig
Allen T. Short
Manton Fain
National Convention of Elks
Jack Hayes
Jackie Pannell
el Paso
The
Army
James Gosnell
Gomer May
B. A. Griffith
Chester Woodson
H. M. Rich
Frank Gunter
Route Three
C. E. Rice
Glen Rice
Oma Chitwood
Larry Chitwood
Howe
Cisco
Carlsbad Caverns
New Mexico
Jack Pritchard
Bells
Robert Lee
Allen Memorial Hospital
Bonham
Joe Johnson
M. L. Pritchard
J. W. Barnes
E. M. Badgett
Grayson Hotel
Signor Geanette
Spain
Monsieur Simon
France
Heinz Baby Food
Grayson
Pickford
Borden
BIG Tex
Kraft’s
CHEEZ
Hunt's Tomato Juice
Homefolk
Jar
Kuner
Adolph
Kimbell
Frank England
McKinney Hospital
J. W. Polk
Robert Hull
Sabine Valley
CAFE
Mr. and
Ned Ayres
T. A
Tony
Korioth
Grayson and
Cooke Counties
Citi
Paul Ryon
Roy Turner
Victoria
Loren P. Ryon
Gop
Ike
the Whitewright Sun
T. Glenn Doss
Fannin
Reserve District No. 11
First National Bank
Tom Bean
Federal Reserve Bank
U. S
Avelvavansersrayv Aed
C. H. Lackey
Cc. H. Lackey
Jack Hollensed
E. O. Thomas
A. S. Luby
State OF Texas
E. C. Gann
Cole & Davis Co
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