Local News Roundup of Weekend Visits Across Texas
A flurry of visitors and family weekends fills local towns. Dallas guests include Willard Young and Mrs. Joe P. Hughes while Greenville, Sherman, and McKinney hosts host extended kin. NTSC Denton students, Sherman Ballou and others are noted with family ties and Homecoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Dollar
Sweetwater
R. C. Thrasher
Dallas
Jack Thrasher
Sherman
Hobart Thrasher
Whitey Fisher Calls About Timely Clarion Delivery
A Friday night call from Whitey Fisher on River Road praises the Clarion issue. The next day Buzzy Wilson explains he delayed Whitey’s paper for a school dance, highlighting respect for others’ rights and timely delivery.
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Whitey Fisher
River Road
Clarion
Whitey
Blazes
Buzzy Wilson
the Clarion
Romans First Made June The Month For Weddings
Washington notes that June is the peak wedding month in North America, linked to ancient Roman beliefs about propitious timing and the June full moon. The piece points out May's varying status in Europe and the Church influence on marriage dates, while noting the Liberty Bell's crack at John Marshall's death toll in 1835.
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Washington
North America
Rome
National Geographic Society
John Marshall
United States
Robert Dean seeks re election as Grayson County Tax Assessor-Collector
In a public appeal Robert Dean asks Grayson County voters for another term as Tax Assessor-Collector. He cites a 25 percent rise in county assessed value from 1946 to 1951, steady tax collections, higher auto license revenues, and successful delinquent tax recovery. He notes a well staffed office with efficient service and urges support in the Democratic Primary on July 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson County
Kentuckytown
United States
Elouise Holt
Howe
Tax Assessors Collectors Association of Texas
Grayson
Robert Dean
Pol
Judges derive law from constitutions statutes and precedents
Judge's Statements of Law explains three sources of law federal and state constitutions statutes and prior judicial decisions. It argues a government of law over personal notions and stresses judges instructions guiding jurors and trial rules to ensure equal justice.
Well Known Proverbs from Wise Adages
A compilation of timeless sayings emphasizes bold action, nurtured friendship, self reliance, prudent living, and the value of effort. It contrasts wit with sense, notes thorny truths, and dismisses the idea of an easy path to learning.
Doctors Urge Safety Belts As Traffic Aid
In Omaha Nebraska two doctors Ralph Moore and Charles Marsh urge motorists to wear safety belts after three years studying 250 injuries and 11 deaths from auto crashes They say belts could cut injuries by half and stress the need to become belt conscious despite personal reluctance among some drivers.
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Omaha
Neb
Ralph Moore
Charles Marsh
Moore
Marsh
Valley
Lem
Divorce by Cruel Treatment Citation in Grayson County
Citation issued to Rayburn C. Davis in case No. 59733 requires a written answer to the plaintiff Dollie Davis by 10 AM on Monday August 4 1952 before the 15th District Court in Sherman Texas. The suit filed June 18 1952 seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Rayburn C. Davis
A. D
15Th District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Dollie Davis
S. V. Earnest
Whitewright Sun
Coffin Heirs Named in Denison Texas Foreclosure Suit
Citizens National Bank of Denison sues Samuel B Coffin and heirs for title to South 664/10 feet of Lots 1 2 3 4 Block 48 in Denison Grayson County Texas. Defendants include Laura Coffin Marr Elizabeth Coffin Lewis Jno W Lewis Margaret Coffin Capen and Nannie G Coffin administratrix A H Coffin deceased. Case filed in district court with Earnest as clerk.
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State of
Texas
Samuel B. Coffin
Samuel Burton Barger
Laura Coffin Marr
Elizabeth Coffin Lewis
Husband Capen
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Citizens National Bank of
Denison
Feme
Jnc
A. H. Coffin
S. W. Earnest
Whitewright Sun
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Mrs. Willard Young
Mrs
Hayden Hamilton
Greenville
Winnie and
Sallie Hamilton
H. C. Carpenter of
Mrs. C. H. Carpenter
Ross Alexander
Joe Rich
Bonnie Ruth Cooper
Commerce
M. E. Cooper
Tom Norris
R. C. Norris
Donna Wetzel
Tom Bean
Laura Bess Rich
Jean Blackerby
Wanda Lewis
Seminole
Lubbock
Billye Faye Dillon
NTSC
Denton
Claud Dillon
Jane Meador
C. J. Meador
Prilla Ann Hinton
Minnie Fay Hinton
Luther Cambron
Elda Fae
Gladys Ray
Ira Fleming
Walter Harris Bogle
Houston
W. A. Fain
McKinney
Lula Mae Craven
Miss Moore of
F. W. Alverson
Mary Lee Nichols Hill
Groesbeck
W. J. Doss
Joe P. Hughes
Austin
Myrtle Hughes Menasco
John Oliver of
Tioga
W. D. Williams
Lester Russell
Monahans
C. P. McGinnis
Billie Pritchett
Fort Worth
Fred Starr
Earl Jenkins
Leonard
E. G. Merrell
John
Bonham
Fred James
Trenton
Mattie James
Eugene Reeves
of McKinney
John Reeves
Sam Muirhead
Tulsa
Billy Muirhead
J. G. Muirhead
J. B. Muirhead
Sheila
Sammie
Hayward
Calif
Jack L. Morton
Irving
Jim Stuteville
Grover Stuteville
Alvin Golden
Jane
J. H. Perkinson
Mac
Farmersville
H. R. McMurry
Royce Hughes
Jimmie
Phoenix, Ariz
Herman Riddle
Alice Lankford of
E. F. Everheart
Malcolm Williams
Corpus Christi
Fletcher Williams
Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
Toe Marte
Whitewright Lumber Co
State Bar of Texas
Frigidaire
Franklin D. Roosevelt
West Coast
Carload
L. LaRoe & Co
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