Weekend Visitor Notes Across Local Families
Local column lists numerous Dallas, Gainesville, Kilgore and Dallas area visitors over the weekend. Names include Mrs Ross May, Barrie Blanton, F C Long, Miss Dorthy Hamilton, Mr and Mrs Elbert Thompson, Mr and Mrs Ted Spinks, Mrs L H Hall, Mr and Mrs Earl Blanton, Dr and Mrs David Womack, Ray Hansard, Mrs D M Roddy, Mrs Grover Stateville, Mrs Ross Alexander, Miss Martha Williams, Mr and Mrs W D Williams, Mr and Mrs G A Burnham, Aubrey Lee, H Harelson, Frank Ireland, Mrs W C Johnson, and others visiting relatives or hosting hosts.
Notice to unknown heirs in Sherman land case citation
The State of Texas issues a citation to unknown heirs and legal representatives of Susan M Blair deceased. Plaintiffs Tom Spurlock and Gertie Spurlock seek title to Lots 5 and 6 and south five feet of Lot 4 in Block 2 College Park Addition Sherman Grayson County Texas. Case filed May 23 1953. Deadline July 6 1953. Published Whitewright Sun May 28 June 4 11 18 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Susan M. Blair
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Tom Spurlock
Gertie Spurlock
College Park
City of
Cleveland Street
College Park Addition
Williams Street
Block 2
S. W. Earnest
Whitewright Sun
Local residents share news across Texas towns and travels
A flurry of society notes reports Carl Hicks and neighbors in the Dalhart area facing wheat crop losses while Amarillo relatives visit Pilot Grove. Others list military moves, school events, hospitalizations, and weekend guests from across Whitewright Commerce Denton Sherman Van Alstyne Dallas and Greenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hicks
Little Rock Home Demonstration Club Meets in Session
The Little Rock Home Demonstration Club met Thursday at 2:30 with president Mrs. Bob Cawthon presiding. Mrs. Ball reported on the bake sale and Mrs. Miller summarized the May meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for June 11 at 2:30, with a work simplification program on care of rugs and floor coverings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
J. W. Wortham
Sims Wortham
Grandpa Jenkins recalls light 1930s yields dinner joke
During the dirty thirties at the Corn Belt edge, Grandpa Jenkins recalls farming hardships. He notes crops were light, joking that in 1934 his wife cooked roasting ears and he ate seven acres for dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Food Poison Danger Greater in Summer
Dr. Geo W Cox warns Texans to guard against food poisoning as warm weather arrives. Most illnesses stem from improper handling. Two types explained: food poisoning from toxins and food infection where bacteria invade. Prevention includes protecting food from flies, refrigerating perishables, and avoiding handling food while ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Geo. W. Cox
State Department of Health
Cox
Rainy downtown wife concern voiced by men
Dialogue depicts Mr Brown fearing for his wife in the rain as she wanders downtown. Mr Black reassures she may have taken shelter in a store, prompting Brown's lingering worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown
Mr. Black
Estate of Herman Klapproth Independent Executor Named
No 10474 Estate of Herman Klapproth deceased in Grayson County Texas. Letters of Independent Administration granted May 2 1953. All claims must be presented to Chas L Klapproth Box 1891 Midland Texas as Independent Executor. Publication dates Sun May 28 June 4 11 and 18 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Klapproth
Grayson County
Texas
Chas. L. Klapproth
Midland
Whitewright Sun
Doctor Tabs Effects Of Drink on Drivers
A Kansas City physician and three assistants monitored drivers leaving saloons to study alcohols impact on driving. Over six hours they tailed 63 motorists, noting crashes, near misses, and odd behavior before proposing police arrest outside saloons to curb drunken driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Actress’s Fake Necklace Ruse Ends With Missing Jewel
An actress hid a diamond necklace on her dressing table with a note saying the real jewel is in a bank. After the final act the necklace vanished, and a postscript claimed the burglar is a substitute and away on vacation.
Car trouble on lonely road sparks humorous remark
A sailor muses about a knocking engine on a quiet road. His blonde date suggests the sound could be opportunity, adding a light wink to the roadside moment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Ross May of
Dallas
Barrie Blanton
University of Texas, Austin
F. C. Long
Gainesville
Dorthy Hamilton
Guy Hamilon
Elbert Thompson
Pilot Point
E. T. Doss
Ted Spinks
Amarillo
Earl Blanton
Becky
Claud McMillin
Greenville
David Womack
Gladys Ray
Ray Hansard
Mrs. Kugga Hansard
D. M. Roddy
Grover Stateville
Kilgore
Ross Alexander
Mrs
Joe Rich
Martha Williams
Mrs. W. D. Williams
G. A. Burnham
Aubrey Lee
Grapevine
Mrs. H. Harelson
Collinsville
Jim Simmons
Frank Ireland
H. O. Miller
W. C. Johnson
Olive Myrick
Adah Gillespie
R. G. Hicks
Dalhart
Mation
Kimbell Mill
Lloyd Alexander
BEXEL
McKesson & Robbins
Bridgeport
Conn
Walker Pharmacy
Leonard Gordon
J. D. Lane
Pilot Grove
Gordon
Lane
Wesley Gunter
Whitewright
Japan
Informaton
Mollie Jo Rutledge
ETSTC
Commerce
Obie Rutledge
Robert Allison
Orth
Ely
T. A. Holcomb
Marvin and
Ocie Holcomb
Odessa
Mexico
C. J. Meador
NTSC
Denton
Jane
Renee Beazley
Florida
Ector High School
St. Vincent's Hospital, Sherman
Paul Cook
Wilson N. Jones Hospital
Claud Henry
Chillicothe
Sun
van Alstyne
Gayle Morris
John Smith
Ray Creswell
Jack Hall
Barbara Disch
Clyde Steele
Billie Ruth Galyon
Bells
Charles Bankston
Bonham
Neghbors
Brit Paulson
Babelone
Babcock Auto Store
Whitewright, Texas
John H. Cantrell
Republic National Life Insurance Co
Stephens & Bryant
C.H. Beseda
van Alstyne, Texas
317
Frank Gillespies
the Palace Theatre
Craig’s Cafe
Kaiser
Ing
Kaiser Aluminum
Whitewright Lumber Co
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