We Heard About Local Visits and Social News
A roundup of visits and family news from Sherman area residents. Mrs C J Meador came from Dallas Saturday while Joe Reeves returned from diagnostic tests in Sherman. Various families hosted relatives from Dallas Ardmore Whitewright and Denison over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Meador
Dallas
Joe Reeves
Sherman Hospital
Richard E. Wallace
Carol Jean
Richard E. II
Newfoundland
T. W. Coggins
W. Lamar
Sherman
Pete Wallace
Trenton
Wallace
Bobbie Louise Coggins
Whitewright
Young Couples Bridge Club meets at Firemen Hall
Friday night gathering saw high scores by Mrs Ralph Judd and Mrs Paul Ryon. Substitutes played by Mrs Charlie Ayres and Mrs Ryon. Next meeting hosts announced as Mr and Mrs Jack Smith. Several out of town visitors attended including families from Whitewright Denison Fort Worth Dallas and Garland. John L Reeves celebrated his 17th birthday on Leap Day with a family dinner including relatives from McKinney Beau mont Garland Dallas and Whitewright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Judd
Ron Faison
Bill Pettit
Charlie Ayres
Pettit
Bridge Club
Firemen’s Hall
Paul Ryon
Ryon
Jack Smith
Frank England
Betty England
Jack England
Guy Davis
Charley Massey
Edward Kent
Susan Blackerby
S. H. White
Whitewright
Vonda Lee England
Denison
Willie Porter
Fort Worth
Billy McCormick
Dallas
John L. Reeves
Eugene Reeves
McKinney
James Reeves
Beaumont
John Dale Reeves
Garland
David Reeves
Mary McGaughey
Critics warn federal job training plan may fail to launch
Russell Bryant argues the Johnson era vocational program overpromises and underprepares. He cites high minimum class sizes and regional employment limits, predicts cut price competition, house sales to fund next year, and risks to contractors and independent shops. He fears socialization aims and poor implementation threaten the concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Bryant
Italy News-Herald
Johnson
Congress
Charley the fox terrier escapes gator attack in Miami
Four year old Charley wriggled from his blue sweater as an alligator seized him by the canal in Miami. The dog barked and freed himself with only teeth marks, owner Mrs Virginia Bryce saying she is unsure what happened to the sweater after the scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Charley
Virginia Bryce
Parental Health Duties for School-Aged Children
Texas health official outlines parent duties for children during school years. Emphasizes annual physicals, complete immunizations, regular dental care, and monitoring vision and hearing to prevent later illness and accidents. Highlights common accident risks from vehicles, drowning, burns, firearms, and falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Pope
Breakfast and meals for healthy school children
Advice urges screening between ages three and five to spot problems early. It notes a typical school lunch covers about one third of daily needs and emphasizes a nutritious breakfast with fruit milk cereal or whole grain bread and eggs several times weekly. The evening meal should provide the remainder with meat fish or poultry vegetables fruit and milk.
Doctors Switch From Cigarettes to Pipes and Cigars
A nationwide survey of 60 000 physicians shows a majority have quit cigarettes or switched to pipes or cigars due to health concerns. Questionnaires were sent to 192 000 active practitioners with over 60 000 replying, about 80 percent had smoked at some time and 52 percent now do not smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Modern Medicine Publications
First American railroad depots described as long wooden tunnels
The earliest railroad depots in America were long wooden buildings with tracks running through a tunnel like passage. Large swinging doors at each end closed during winter days, shaping the cold rail era atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
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Walker Pharmacy
Internal Revenue Service
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J.E. Peavy
M.D
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the Sun
Dawson Propane Co
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Nourance Corp
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eTchad Public Service
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