Down Memory Lane and Local Happenings in Town
News notes from Kentuckytown cover a gasoline accident injuring 14 year old Miles Chumbley, home improvements by Lester Haile, a July 28 birthday party for Sarah Belle, B Y P U activities, the death of 88 year old Mrs. Marcus A Ayres, plans for two concrete tennis courts at the high school, a newly organized Odd Fellows Lodge with listed officers, Texas farm rental payments totaling 54 933 679 through June 30, and other small items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Chumbley
Robert Chumbley
Kentuckytown
Lester Haile
W. B. Hestand
R. A. Gillett
Sarah Belle
Zelma McFatridge
Altha Mae Vestal
Hattie Johnson
Adah Truett
Marcus A. Ayres
Canaan
Odd Fellows Lodge
W. H. Horton
N. G
W. C. Brown
W. G
Jesse Wallace
W. W. Compton
W. M. Hickson
F. M. Echols
T. D. Booker
Obituary and local notes from Tom Bean and Whitewright
John Sadler age 80 of Tom Bean dies at his daughter Mrs N H Grammer’s home last Thursday. Dr Frank Layman dentist to begin practice in Whitewright soon. Southern Ice & Utilities Co opens new ice and merchandising station downtown Saturday. Miss Mary Rena Penn of Whitewright joins Carnegie Institute of Technology faculty in costume economics staff at Margaret Morrison College. Joe Riddle opens a cafe. Junior B Y P U program lists Lula Vestal Ruth Gosnell Pearl England J C Hannah Emma Vestal Dorothy Gillett Pauline Coley Dwight Coley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sadler
Tom Bean
N. H. Grammer
Frank Layman
Whitewright
Southern Ice & Utilities Co
Mary Rena Penn
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Margaret Morrison Carnegie College
Joe Riddle
Lula Lee Vestal
Ruth Gosnell
Pearl England
J. C. Hannah
Emma Claire Vestal
Dorothy Juan Gillett
Pauline Coley
Dwight Coley
Veterans Questions and Answers on War Orphans and GI Benefits
A column provides Q and A on War Orphans Education Program limits for televised college courses, dependent compensation for service connected disability under 50 percent, GI Bill vocational counseling on changing courses, and annual GI insurance premium payment questions. The piece reflects VA guidance and eligibility nuances for veterans and dependents.
Whitewright Road Topping Begins as Judge Announces
Black topping of the Whitewright Ector road via Ely starts now per Judge O L Couch of Bonham. Preston Everheart Post American Legion families held a picnic at City Park Tuesday night. The Whitewright Cooperative Gin has bought the New Gin plant with L E Alexander named manager. Lucille Bowen and Jack Thruston wed last Saturday. Frank Wood and Treva Bower wed Monday. Ann LaRoe and others attend Girl Scout Camp near Pottsobro. It was 110 degrees in Whitewright last Saturday.
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Whitewright- Ector Road
Ely
O. L. Couch
Bonham
Preston Everheart Post
American Legion
Whitewright Cooperative Gin Association
L. E. Alexander
Lucille Bowen
Orangeville
Jack Thruston
Whitewright
Frank Wood
Treva Bower
Kentuckytown
Ann LaRoe
Betty Jane Harper
Pattie Everheart
Anna Ruth Johnson
Bessie Joe Russell
Clyde Russell
Pottsobro
VA clarification on refunds of unused advance payment
The reply confirms that any money not used for premium payments actually due will be refunded by VA to the beneficiary. It notes that refunds would go to the designated beneficiaries if funds remain after premiums are covered.
21 Billion Heartbeats From Birth To Age 70
The Massachusetts Heart Association says a heart beating to age 70 will have beaten more than 22 billion times and pumped over 100 million gallons of blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts Heart Assn
Notice to Creditors in Willis Estate in Grayson County
Notice to all persons having claims against the estate of Clara Lucille Willis deceased. Letters of Administration were issued July 6 1959 and the administrator R P Childress is handling claims in Grayson County Texas. Claims must be presented at Whitewright Texas before suit and within legal time limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Lucille Willis
Grayson County
Texas
Whitewright
R. P. Childress
Whitewright Sun
Moral Slip Is Showing
A Panola Watchman opinion piece questions American moral standards citing public figures and national behavior. The author argues Americans praise scandal while compromising principles and losing national character, comparing conduct to a jellyfish backbone and alley cat morals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Kremlin
Why Coffee Prices Fell From Their 1956 Peak
Washington reports retail coffee prices at a ten year low of 78 cents per pound for vacuum packed. A global surplus, with Brazil supplying about half of imports, and African beans rising in use, pushed prices down despite frost-led shortages in the mid-1950s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brazil
U. S. Department of Agriculture
OPA
Subscription Rates for Grayson and Fannin Counties
Rates list two dollars for Grayson and Fannin counties two fifty outside the counties and five dollars for foreign subscriptions. The Sun as a service institution invites news items from individuals and organizations while the editor reserves the right to decide what is news and to reject items that are too old or promotional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson
Fannin
Grayson and
the Sun
How to Scale Fish The Easy Way
A reader claims scaling fish is simple by using a cut garden hose as a stream against the scales. The method allegedly loosens scales quickly with ordinary hose pressure, enabling rapid processing of many fish. Sydney, founded in 1788, is cited as Australia’s oldest city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Australia
Final account and discharge request in Hughes estate
County Court of Grayson County Texas hears Faye Dearmore Hughes estate final account and administrator discharge application filed July 25 1959. Hearing set for August 10 1959 at Sherman courthouse with all interested parties to appear and contest if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Faye Dearmore Hughes
Grayson County
Texas
H. D. Hynds
A. D
Sherman
J. C. Buchanan
Tex
Connell Rogers
Whitewright Sun
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Farley
Pascal Farley
Young Texas Designers
Fisher
Panola Watchman
Louisiana
Liz Taylor
Eddie Fisher
Debbie Reynolds
Taylor Gal
Ingrid Bergman
Rossellini
Hour
America
James Hoffa
Teamster
the Whitewright Sun
T. Glenn Doss
Chevy
National Association For Stock Car Advancement and
Lisearch
Sports Cars Illustrated
Motor Magazine
Popular Science Magazine
N.A.D.A
Chevrolet
Automobile Dealers Associa
Whitewright, Texas
Automobile Manufacturers Association
Motor Trend Magazine
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