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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1957
Page
7
A cascade of short weekend visits and family connections fills local notices. Names from Farmersville Dallas Denton Paris and Sherman appear among travelers veterans and relatives visiting kin and friends in numerous households.
The State of Texas seeks delinquent ad valorem taxes on Lot 4, Block 4, Hall & Jones Addition, Sherman Grayson County. The suit, 6447, filed March 1 1957, targets taxes penalties and costs with foreclosure of liens. citation returns April 5 1957. Published in The Whitewright Sun March 7 and 14 1967.
Lt John W Polk Jr and Miss Sue Elizabeth Stephens wed Feb 26 at Anson First Methodist Church in a double ring ceremony. Bride wears nylon satin with Chantilly lace. The couple plan to reside in San Antonio after March 24 as Polk is stationed at Kelly AFB.
Public notice in Grayson County Texas names Flora Poole Administratrix of the Melisa Jane Bush estate. Final Account and discharge application filed February 28 1957 to be heard March 18 1957 at Sherman courthouse. Persons may appear or file written answers to contest the account.
In Grayson County Texas County Court letters testamentary granted February 25 1957 to Fay Frances Gray Executrix of the Estate of A H Gray Deceased. Creditors must present claims within the legal period to 417 East Ory Sherman Grayson County Texas. Published in The Whitewright Sun February 28 March 7 14 and 21 1957.
Citation issued to Howard M Prince directs appearance and answer by 10 am on Monday April 15 1957 in Grayson County District Court Sherman to defend Bonnie Luis Prince in a divorce case on grounds of cruel treatment filed February 24 1957 Case No 6477S court clerk W Earnest notes service window and publication dates February 28 March 7 14 and 21 1957
Mrs Jewel F Head and Tom Head announce the marriage of their daughter Sarah Frances Head to James Earl Wright of Lamasco. The double ring ceremony was held in Oklahoma on March 2. The bride, a Whitewright Public Schools graduate, runs her own business in Sherman. The groom attended Bonham Public Schools and North Texas Business College, served in the Armed Forces, and fought in the Korea conflict. They will reside in Sherman.
The Friday Literary Club met at Mrs. O. M. Whedbee's home with Mrs. R. R. Summers presiding. A delegate and alternate were chosen to attend the Second District Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs convention on March 19-20 at Waxahachie. The Texas Day program featured talks on Texas facts, immigration, and cultural topics. A salad social followed for 16 members. next meeting is March 15 with Mrs. B. W. Newman.
A Sunday birthday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J B Layman Route 1 marked the celebration for Mrs. W J Hargett born March 8. Attendees included W J Hargett of Whitewright, Henry Hart of Bonham, Gaines Hargett and son of McKinney, Jerry Neal and sons of Sherman, and Gene Hargett and family of Fort Worth.
Mrs. Hargett and a grandson David Layman shared twin birthday cakes for David whose birthday is March 4 and who turned eleven this year.
Mrs. Fred Cook welcomed members as hostess and Mrs. Carl May led the session. Mrs. Cook reported on a Sherman council meeting while Mrs. Lyons demonstrated family clothing planning. Guests included Mrs. Bowen Cates Arnold Dooley and Miss Hamilton. Next gathering with Mrs. Young on March 14.
Mrs J C Waldrop was feted Sunday with a birthday dinner at the home of her son in law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Joe Miller, for her 77th birthday. Attending were her children and grandchildren including Mr and.
Mrs. Jarvis Waldrop and son Jerry of Fort Worth join Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Adams and daughter Martha with Mr. and Mrs. Terry Miller and sons David and Randy from Dallas. Also present are Mr. and Mrs. Willard Young and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Miller of Whitewright. One son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Noel Waldrop of Lubbock, could not attend.
Citation commands Alvin Taylor to appear and file an answer to Florentina Taylor's petition by 10 a.m. on Monday after 42 days from issuance. The suit was filed November 28, 1956 in the 1st District Court of Grayson County at Sherman Texas. The citation was issued February 7, 1957 and published in The Whitewright Sun on February 14 21 28 and March 7 1957.
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