Linxmen Win Sunday Ball Game in Narrow Victory
Linxwiler of Sherman defeated Whitewright 13 to 11 after a three-inning surge. Henry Mitchell hit a key sixth inning triple as Sherman pitchers J. Mitchell and H. Mitchell earned the win while Clyde Thrasher and Si Neal struck out eight for Whitewright. A Neal drove in three for Whitewright.
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Linxwiler
Sherman
Whitewright
Henry Mitchell
A. Neal
Clyde Thrasher
Si Neal
J. Mitchell
H. Mitchell
Locke Given 10 Year Term 25 000 Fine
A Federal Court jury convicted Newton S. Locke of 10 counts of income tax evasion. Judge T. Whitfield Davidson sentenced him to 10 years in prison and fined him 25 000.
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Locke
Dallas
Newton S. Locke
T. Whitfield Davidson
Divorce by cruel treatment cited in Texas court
Citation No. 55763 directs Mattie Mae Hume to appear before the Grayson County District Court in Sherman on Monday September 1, 1947, to answer plaintiff W. R. Hume in a divorce petition filed July 17, 1947. Case No. 55763 lists W. R. Hume as plaintiff and Mattie Mae Hume as defendant.
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State of Texas
Mattie Mae Hume
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
W. R. Hume
S. V. Earnest
Iva Davidson
Martin Spurns Secret Service Protection as Next in Line
Washington House Speaker Martin of Massachusetts said he does not want Secret Service protection despite being one heartbeat from the presidency. He recounted a Treasury secretary offer and quipped he already has enough troubles. The new succession bill would place the speaker, the Senate president pro tem, and cabinet officers in line after the vice president. If Nixon were unable to serve, Martin would become president.
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Washington
House
Martin
Massachusetts
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Joe
Secret Service
Senate
Truman
Foreclosure notice in Grayson County Texas 1947
The state seeks payment of delinquent taxes on North half Block 53 and all of Block 54 O T P Gunter Texas for 1941 42 44 and 1946 totaling 330.54 dollars plus interest penalties and costs. Defendants include M G Davis deceased unknown heirs and their representatives with all record lien holders and other proper persons named by law. The Fifteenth District Court of Grayson County will hear the case in Sherman on September 1 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Grayson
M. G. Davis
Fifteenth District Court
Grayson County
Texas
Sherman
A. D
Gunter
S. V. Earnest
Iva Davidson
Veterans Affairs seeks pharmacists in three states
The Veterans Administration announced openings for pharmacists in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi with salaries from 2644 to 4149 per year. Applications via the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners, VA Branch Office No 10, 1114 Commerce Street Dallas Texas. VA has contracts with about 130 correspondence schools under the GI Bill offering mail order courses up to 500 dollars total value, with no subsistence. About 35 percent of veterans entering education or training have terminated courses, VA notes, due to ill health housing finances scholastic issues or employment and personal problems.
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Veterans Administration
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Commerce Street
Dallas
United States
Double Header Store Favors Women Near 40
The Federal Security Agency cites vital statistics showing women aged 35 to 39 are likeliest to bear twins or triplets. U S public health service data give odds of one twin set per 100 births, one triplet per 10,000, and two quadruplets per 1,000,000. Red squill rat poison is deemed safe as it targets rats only.
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Washington
Federal Security Agency
United States
Public Health Service
Notice to Jewel Jackson in Grayson County suit for title
Citation commands Jewel Jackson to appear before the Fifteenth Judicial District Court in Sherman Texas by 10 00 A M on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance to answer a petition by R L Hall in Case 55755 seeking to recover title and possession of land in Grayson County part of James McKinney Survey in Douglass Colored Addition Van Alstyne. The property is described by metes and bounds and previously conveyed by Sheriff's Deed dated December 4 1945 and deed dated December 28 1937. Issued July 14 1947 S V Earnest Clerk. By Nancy Drake Deputy. 4A7
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State of
Texas
Jewel Jackson
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Grayson County
Sherman
R. L. Hall
Grayson
State of Texas
James McKinney
Sister Grove Creek
Douglass Colored
van Alstyne
Fulton Street
S. E
S. P. Stinnett
S. W
Lucinda Savage
N. E
Carter Umphress
G. P. Gafford
R. F. Stinnett
Iona Stinnett
J. C. Umphress
S. V. Earnest
City of
District Courts
Nancy Drake
Army unveils cradle mattress to stop rolling off
The Army introduces a mummy shaped air mattress with a cradled cross section to prevent a soldier from rolling off in sleep. Weighing under four pounds and foldable, it’s lighter than standard mats and compatible with side sleeping bags. Made of lightweight nylon coated with butyl rubber, it protects from heat loss better than conventional mats.
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Washington
Army
Foreclosure Sale Ordered in Grayson County Texas
Detailed legal notice notes judgment against Ed Simms and heirs for delinquent taxes with 6 percent interest, directing foreclosure of lien on Lot 15 Block 9 O T P Whitewright. Sheriff sale set August 5, 1947 at Grayson County Courthouse, proceeds to satisfy judgment, subject to redemption rights.
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Ed Simms
Rebecca Simms
Whitewright
Texas
Fred Prestage
Grayson County
Ralph T. Oliver
Sherman
Notice of Sheriff's Sale No. 55521 in Grayson County Texas
The State of Texas plaintiff and Grayson County recovered a judgment against Buell Y. Spindle for 681.75 dollars with costs. By order of sale the clerk levied on July 8 1947 against Lots 8 and 9 Block 38 OT P Whitewright Texas. Sale set in the district court with redemption rights preserved. Notice of Sheriff's Sale No. 55530.
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State of Texas
Grayson
A. D
District Court
Grayson County
15Th Judicial District of Texas
Buell
Spindle
Texas
Buell Y. Spindle
Whitewright
Fred Prestage
Ralph T. Oliver
Sherman
District Court of
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