Fire Destroys Dr. R May Home on West Main Street
From The Sun, March 15 1923. The elegant residence of Dr R May on West Main street was wiped out by a Tuesday afternoon fire. Local notices report several local accidents with fractured arms and a number of community happenings including births, birthdays, and a furniture stock purchase by Manning Clark and Meador.
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R. May
West Main Street
John A. Parker
Whitewright
Sherman
Frank R. Ferguson
J. W. Murphy
R. W. Gallaher
Bryant King
Roy Hamilton
Raymond Ray
Mason St. John
Pilot Grove
Jack Yeager
Jack Robbins
Ely
Carpenters Begin Work On Boy Scout Hut Site
The Sun reports carpenters started on the Boy Scout hut built on the lots north of the ice house. Mrs. N. A. Wilson dies at her son-in-law D W Garrett’s home south of Tom Bean. Mrs. Ben S. Montgomery passes away in town. J R Fleming sells Fleming Livery Stable to J R Ladd of Sherman with Buster Graves and Gomer May attending the Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth.
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N. A. Wilson
D. W. Garrett
Tom Bean
Ben S. Montgomery
J. R. Fleming
Fleming
J. R. Ladd
Sherman
Buster Graves
Gomer May
Ft. Worth
James T. McCarty Dies Suddenly at 51
30 years ago report notes death of James T. McCarty aged 51, who resided northeast of town, occurring Monday with no preceding warning. The brief obituary records his sudden death and location.
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the Sun
James T. McCarty
Sun Newspaper Notice and Subscription Rates
Public notice from a Texas weekly describes publication details, post office handling, and subscription prices for Grayson Fannin counties and beyond. The Sun invites tips and news items while reserving rights to edit or reject content based on news value.
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Grayson
Fannin
Grayson and
25 Years Ago Notices From The Sun March 17 1938
Mrs. Lee Cassetty on March 15. R R Waldo and family moved to Sherman last week. Fred Conn Jr and Mrs Conn announce the birth of a son on March 16. Conn is daughter of S H Montgomery Whitewright. Floyd Hopper of Tom Bean bought the Oscar Pierce residence. Bernice Henslee and Billy C Lee were married Friday. Jack Harper entertained Sunday honoring her parents W A Lee and her brothers Billy C Lee and Joe Preston Lee who left Tuesday for Clermont California to make their home.
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Lee Cassetty
R. R. Waldo
Sherman
Fred Conn Jr
Marshall
Conn
S. H. Montgomery
Whitewright
Floyd Hopper
Tom Bean
Oscar Pierce
Bernice Henslee
Billy C. Lee
Jack Harper
Polaris secret locks missiles to presidential order
The United States can supply Polaris missiles to allies only with Presidential approval. Missiles are reportedly being equipped with a coded radio lock that fires only on the President's direct orders via a U S radio signal. French President Charles de Gaulle reportedly declined the offer.
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U. S
Charles de Gaulle
Extradition Rules Across Borders and Political Crimes
The article explains how international extradition depends on treaties and the double criminality rule. It cites cases where Russia sought a murder arson escapee and Germany tried to extradite a Jew, both blocked by U.S. refusals citing political or fair trial concerns. It notes many countries reject business or regulatory crimes and may grant asylum.
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Russia
U. S
Germany
Old Washington Glossary Puts New Spin on Bureaucracy
A handful of Washington insiders share a private glossary adapted for newcomers. The list redefines common phrases such as under consideration and we are making a survey, revealing bureaucratic evasions and inflated duties. It also coins sharp barbs about research work and experts.
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Washington
New York Times
Knee Protection Aims to Shield Athletes Without Hinderance
Doctors warn the knee is highly vulnerable in sports and a UCLA study of football injuries shows more than ten percent affect the knee. Researchers explore a knee support design to allow normal motion while reducing injury risk.
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University of California
Los Angeles
Divorce Petition Filed in Grayson County Court
The state issues a citation to Lois Gordon Nelson in No. 68953 for divorce from Elsie Lee Nelson. Respond by 10 AM on Monday April 15 1963 in the 15th District Court Sherman Texas. Published in The Whitewright Sun Feb 28 Mar 7 14 21 1963.
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State OF Texas
Lois Gordon Nelson
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Elsie Lee Nelson
E. R. Brodhead
Gladys Hamilton
Whitewright Sun
Odd Texas Tips From a Timid Frontier
Tips warn about freezing car locks and lighting fires safely with foil. Advice covers heating keys, camping fire safety, and using a feather on a shotgun for wind indication. Also notes how to handle dog habits without harsh correction and tells how to read a rabbit point.
Don’t Distract Your Hound While Tracking Trails
Advice warns against distracting a dog during tracking. Encouraging a pup to hurry often confuses it, as the dog instinctively follows the trail and understands what it is doing without human interference.
Gun sighting tips urge consistency in ammunition brands
Experts warn that rifles adapt to ammunition changes and can drift off target. If deer season begins with Brand X and switches to Brand Z, even if equal quality, accuracy may suffer. Best practice is to stay with the same cartridge brand or re-sight before hunting.
Nail trimming avoided by regular dog exercise
The article suggests that sufficient daily exercise naturally wears down a dog's nails eliminating the need for trimming. It emphasizes activity levels and consistent movement as the primary driver of nail length reduction in dogs.
Incomer the Toughest Shot for Shotgunners
The piece notes that for many shotgunners the incomer is the hardest target. It urges blotting out the bird with the muzzle as you fire and warns that visible target at trigger may indicate insufficient lead.
Training a Hunting Pup Starts in Spring
A novice owner begins obedience training in the yard during spring and adds field experience as cooler autumn weather arrives for fall hunting.
Shotgun Hold Help for Novice Shooters
The piece notes many misses come from improper hold and urges watching a novice to see how the left hand sits between the slide grip and the fore end. It stresses proper gun handling to improve consistency for both new and seasoned shooters.
Prevent Forest Fires One Precaution You Can Take
A brief public safety note urges individuals to reduce fire risk by extinguishing flames fully and avoiding unattended campfires. It highlights vigilance during dry conditions and proper disposal of cigarettes to prevent wildfires.
Pump and auto grip technique for steady shooting
The correct hold for a pump or automatic shotgun is to extend the left arm straight from the shoulder with a firm grip on the slide. Maintain this stance to gain solid support, control, and faster, subconscious execution in shooting.
Letter to the Editor reprints and social notes
Quotable quotes from P I Colvig in The Lake City Graphic recount a December 30 1937 letter to the editor requesting reprints of an obituary a marriage clipping notices of two bull calves for sale and an ice cream social with ticket price while noting readers enjoy the paper and a humorous exchange about a man pinned under a car asking if he is married followed by a police remark.
Chevrolet introduces new options for Impala Super Sport
The text highlights new features such as a speed manual or Powerglide transmission, Positraction, fade resistant brake linings, a tachometer, and a Comfortist steering wheel across the Biscayne Bel Air and Impala lines. It notes Super Sports models include these items and that the Impala Convertible and Sport Coupe offer Super Sport equipment Optional at extra cost.
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Chevrolet
Biscayne
Bel Air
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Texas Press Association
Polaris
Asstow
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P. I. Colvig
the Lake City
Dawson Propane Co
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