Local civic and social notes from Sherman area
Sherman community brief lists attendees at meetings and commencements, moves, marriages, and local events. Names include Jim Hollingsworth, Clay Horton, Lucian Andrews, B G Gowdy, Lena Gowdy, Sallie Joe, Tom King, Kate Taylor, Sarah Binion, A M Roberts, Frances Giles, James I ONeill, W C Cook, Elgie Fields, Ed LaRoe, Alameda Vittitoe, Joe M Taylor, Grandmother Pruett, W T Hamilton, Tom Wells, R W Painter, E B Kent, Choice Summers, Pattie Everheart, Mary Frances Totten, Bettie Blant, plus local institutions and places. Nearby towns mentioned: Sherman, Baylor Waco, Dallas, Hermitage, East Las Vegas NM, Corona NM, Whitewright, Orangeville, St Vincent’s Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hollingsworth
Clay Horton
Lucian Andrews
Sarah Binion
Pilot Grove
A. M. Roberts
Dallas
Ben R. Roberts
Frances Giles
Hermitage
James I. O'Neil
East Las Vegas
N. M
W. C. Cook
Ed LaRoe
59Th District Court
Sherman
American Legion
J. P. Autrey
W. J. Barbee
Grand Jury
D. M. Roddy
Whitewright
Denton
Lilley Dry Goods Co
Alameda Vittitoe
Joe M. Taylor
Pruett
Orangeville
W. T. Hamilton
Tom Wells
Bells
Grayson County
R. W. Painter
E. B. Kent
Choice Summers
E. F. Everheart
Pattie
Mary Frances Totten
T. E. Sears
Everheart
Josie Graves
Paul
Gift Tax Exemption Rules Outline Simple Formula
Internal Revenue officials explain gift tax lability with a simple formula. Donors may owe tax only if gifts exceed the $3,000 annual exclusion plus the $30,000 lifetime exemption. In community property Texas, both spouses may donate $3,000 each to the same recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Ellis Campbell Jr
Texas
Private care and prayers in a family siege of illness
A family faced a bout of colds and flu in Milwaukee as four year old Donnie prayed for his father and sister to recover while his mother sought medical help. Public notice lists a Texas probate citation for the estate of Cora E. Morrow with final account and discharge request filed June 21 1957 in Grayson County Court Sherman proceeding to be heard after ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Donald Laine
Donnie
State OF Texas
Cora E. Morrow
Grayson County
Texas
Lydia Henry
A. D
Sherman
J. C. Buchanan
Connell Rogers
Whitewright Sun
Edna Mack
Robert Burns Mack
Tex
Women live longer, but men face higher death risks says study
A Texas health feature reviews that men are outlived by women across species. It notes higher male mortality from lung cancer, ulcers, tuberculosis, and violence. The piece frames questions on biology, behavior, and health guidance. It also records a 1957 probate notice in Grayson County.
Women health study links stress to longer life gaps
A 1953 analysis notes women live 7.2 years longer than men, who endure more aggressiveness, stress, and disease risk. The piece urges nationwide assessment of men’s health assets and liabilities to curb accidents and occupational hazards while promoting disease research and healthier living practices. It also mentions early doctor visits by women and health instruction for men.
Divorce Case Citation Notice for Ponton in Grayson County
Court summons directs Howell Ponton to answer Audrey Ponton in a divorce action filed June 15 1957. Citation dated June 19 1957 requires appearance by August 5 1957 before the 15th district court in Sherman Texas with case No 64549 and parties Audrey Ponton plaintiff Howell Ponton defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Howell Ponton
A. D
Grayson County
Sherman
Audrey Ponton
Divorce Petition Filed for Edith Young in Grayson County
Citation No 64410 to Edith Young for divorce from Dewey Young filed April 8 1957 in Grayson County Fifteenth Judicial District Court Sherman Texas. Hearing set August 5 1957 before judge. Case No 61410. Clerk S V Earnest deputy Shirley Davis. Published July 4 11 18 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson County
Texas
Gladys Hamilton
Whitewright Sun
State OF
Edith Young
A. D
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Sherman
Tew
Dewey Young
S. V. Earnest
Shirley Davis
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Tom Sears
Atma Casualty
U. S
Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corp
Wash
Ington
D. C
Sherman Savings
N. Travis
Sherman, Texas
Beetle Bailey
Mort Walker
U.S
Texas State Department of Health
Henry A. Holle
Austin
Frankfort
Washington
Humble Oil & Refining Company
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