Court clarifies land authority over mineral rights in Texas
The Texas Supreme Court clarified state authority over about 7 million acres of mineral rights. A Crane County case involved a 140 acre tract and a lease later assigned to Stanolind Oil & Gas. Cities Service Oil Company bids and a high resale bonus are noted, alongside unrelated 1946 U S accident and Chicago water history details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Supreme Court
Bascom Giles
Crane County
Stanolind Oil & Gas Company
Giles
Cities Service Oil Company
Cities
Veterans readjustment benefits and hospital care guidance
The guidance outlines readjustment allowances must be claimed within two years of discharge or release, or from July 25, 1947. It explains hospital care priority for service connected disabilities and eligibility for nonservice connected cases if beds are available. It notes compensation is not reduced by work unless disability worsens, and veteran payments are tax exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Local Girl Participates in TSCW Class Stunts in Denton
Miss Katie Lenora Kincaid, daughter of Mrs. Henrietta Kincaid of Whitewright, takes part in the annual inter class stunts at Texas State College for Women. Stunts run March 11 and 12 to meet demand, with each of the four classes producing a 20 minute act featuring songs dances and costumes.
East Texas Push to Modernize Main Street Stores
East Texas merchants and the Chamber of Commerce launch the Modernizing Main Street program. After study and consultation they hire a consultant to guide a region wide effort to refresh storefronts with lighting, entrances and paint. The initiative emphasizes merchandising, salesmanship, customer focus, and community teamwork to attract shoppers and boost town prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Texas
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Main Street
Hubert M. Harrison
East Texas Magazine
Out on a Limb Reveals Hidden Family Tree Fees
A humorous quip contrasts two charges for genealogy work, noting a $5 search fee and a $20 hush payment, highlighting secrecy around family history inquiries.
Tax Foreclosure Suit Over Boat Tax Lien In Grayson County
The State of Texas seeks delinquent tax recovery and forecloses its tax lien on a 26 ft Hunter boat tied to Lake Texoma on the Texas side. Amounts due total 53.06 for 1947 and 1948 plus costs and attorney fees. Court papers name Karl Gaulding as defendant and set an appearance date of April 11, 1949.
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State of Texas
Karl Gaulding
Justice Court
Grayson
Sherman
Texas
Hunter
Lake
Texoma
A. D
C. W. Stamps
Precinct No
Grayson County
Tax Foreclosure Notice on Sherman Property in Grayson County
The State of Texas sues to foreclose ad valorem taxes on 50 by 100 foot tract in Sherman deeded 1925 to J M Pennington. Delinquent taxes, interest, penalties and costs amount to 41.78 plus legal costs. case no. 57146 in the 15th District Court, Grayson County.
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State of Texas
Grayson
B. B. Wilbanks
E. W. Rubush
Joe Odom
Pearl Odom
W. L. Tatum
State of
Texas
J. B. McAnair
R. M. Pennington
J. M Pennington
City of
Sherman
Ricketts
Cemetery St
A. D
J. M. Pennington
Rickett Or Cemetery St
District Court
Grayson County
15Th Judicial District
Court House
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
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United States
Chicago
RADIO
Will
Sandy
Whitewright
T. E
Sandy) Sanderson
Yale
S. H. Montgomery Agency
W. E. Laroe
Krumbies
Cole’s Hatchery
Food Market
TSCW
Hardwick
Dawson’s
ED Ikonen
Denison, Texas
East Walker
Pascal Farley
Manet
Frigidaire Refrigerators
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