Two New Bermuda Turf Varieties Released for Lawns and Fields
The U S Department of Agriculture and Georgia stations, with the USGA, developed two hybrid Bermudas named Tilflawn and Tiffine. Tilflawn resists wear and drought while Tiffine offers fine texture and disease resistance ideal for putting greens and lawns. Stock is available from Atlanta nurseries.
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United States Department of Agriculture
State of Georgia Experiment Stations
United States Golf Association
American Society of Agronomy
University of Florida
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Bermuda
South Africa
Golf and
Lawn Grass Nurseries
Atlanta
Cardinal Spellman Visit Sparks Silent Smiles in L A
During a Los Angeles visit Cardinal Spellman was greeted by a 6 year old girl who asked who sneezed after he blessed her. The moment drew smiles as she scanned the crowd for the sneeze source.
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Cardinal Spellman
Los Angeles
IT'S THE LAW Small Claims Courts in Texas Offer Fast Low Cost Justice
The Texas Legislature created Small Claims Courts in 1953 to handle money debts up to 50 dollars and wages up to 100 dollars with total costs as low as two dollars. Justices of the peace oversee informal hearings, sworn claims replace formal pleadings, and judgments are entered if the party fails to appear or proves the claim. A jury may be requested with a three dollar fee, and judges render the required judgment after the hearing.
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Texas
Justices of the Peace
Justice of the Peace
Justice Court
Small Claims Courts Prove Worth in Texas
The article notes that Small Claims Courts began August 26 1953 and offer speedy justice for wage claims and pay disputes. It explains appeals to the County Court when amounts exceed $20 and that execution may be levied like other justice court cases. Reports call these “poor man's courts” already beneficial to low income Texans.
Roosevelt Jr. Ranks Help A Soldier Get Seat
At a WWII airport a sailor asked for a seat on the same plane as Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. The ticket clerk scoffed about the war. Roosevelt then stepped up and granted the sailor his seat claiming rank only matters if it serves family. He said he is a general, the sailor is a son.
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Theodore Roosevelt Jr
Plae
Gen. Roosevelt
Teddy
Valley Wisdom and Growth Advice From Beecher Quotation
A Beecher quotation encourages resilience in valleys and growth through positive company. It urges living in the present, avoiding regrets and worries, and striving to be like a well regulated watch with good deeds. The Sun Office advertises quality printing services.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Veteran Questions And Answers on GI Bill guidance
Readers ask about where to send Korean GI Bill training applications and rules for course changes under World War II and Korean GI Bill programs. Officials explain to use regional offices, limits on changing programs, and nonparticipating policies. A cotton tipped swab aids cleaning a telephone dial plate.
Divorce petition issued in Grayson County Texas
Citation commands Gertrude Howard to answer a divorce petition filed by Devoid J. Howard in the 15th District Court of Grayson County Sherman. The suit seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment and abandonment for over ten years. Publication dates listed as March 11 18 25 and April 1 1954 in The Whitewright Sun.
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State OF Texas
Gertrude Howard
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Devoid J. Howard
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Whitewright Sun
Eight States Hold Half of Nation's Unemployment
A Labor Department survey shows nearly half the country's unemployment concentrated in eight states. Michigan Ohio Indiana Wisconsin Illinois New York New Jersey Pennsylvania post 5 to 6.1 percent insured jobless rates. Western and southern states report lower rates.
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Washington
Labor Department
Midwest
mid-Atlantic
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Wisconsin
Illinois
Mid - Atlantic
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Department
Bureau of Employment Security
Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Arkansas
Oregon
Idaho
Rhode Island
Icebox No Place to Hide Money in Jersey City
Anthony Giordano, operator of Gig's Tavern in Jersey City, reported $217 in cash stolen from his refrigerator where he kept beer. He told police the money had been wedged between beer cans and believed the fridge was a safer hiding place than the cash register.
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Jersey City
Anthony Giordano
Giordano
Gig’s
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Sun Office
Meador
Family Party
Jim Boyd
Men of the West
Bob Shelton
Hopkins County
Jeanne McDonald
C. J. Meador Truck & Tractor Co
International Harvester
Whitewright, Texas
Icebox
Walker Pharmacy
Dinkler
Feed
Pascal Farley
Mr. Farmer
Quaker Oats Co
Texas Research Foundation
H. Conrads
San Marcos
North Texas
North
Sherman, Texas
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