Died and Married in Early 1917 News from The Sun
A 1917 reminiscence notes Mrs. Sam Montgomery hosting Edith Little at an old fashioned party, Grady May and Edith Little wed at the Methodist Church, and local families announce births and service members returning home. Also mentions a death in town and a 25 year later set of obituaries and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Montgomery
Edith Little
Virgil Montgomery
Cyrus Wellington
Clyde Thompson
Uncle Sam
Will Barbee
Grady May
David Booker
Orangeville
Vandalia Belew
Blue Ridge
Billie Magar
Gladys Magar
Grayson County
Sherman
Cynthia Riddle
J. R. Riddle
East Whitewright
B. F. Blanton
Otto Russell
B. B. Hall
Rotary Club
Babe Nell Penn
Eugene Hall
Varney Williams Noted Son of Local Williams Family
Varney Williams, son of Mr and Mrs Riley Williams, is mentioned in relation to a local family context northwest of the area. The brief item indicates the Williams household and their connection to the community in a March 30 1922 Sun edition.
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the Sun
Varney Williams
Mrs. Riley Williams
It's the Law Mae on A publi of the State Bor
This column explains why careful contract drafting prevents disputes and preserves business trust. It notes that most contracts are oral or written and urges clarity, fixed terms, and understanding before signing. It uses a garage example to illustrate missing details and essential elements of performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Householder
Pany
XYZ
Texas
Heirs Named in Sherman Mausoleum Land Case
Texas court summons Samuel Blagg heirs and many others in a land dispute over property in Sherman Grayson County. The suit, filed March 5 1952, seeks title and possession of described tract from plaintiff Tom H. Smith against defendants including Sherman Mausoleum Association and trustees. Citation issued March 5 1952, returnable April 21 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Samuel Blagg
John Jennings
B. Anderson
N. B. Anderson
T. J. Dove
Almerine Alexander
Joseph S. Alexander
Noland Stewart
William Cox
Louisa Cox
Richard Dowell
Benjamin Potts
Jacob Potts
Fannie Potts
Benjamin Cephas
B. R. Long
S. J. Long
Oscar J. Poe
Oscar J
Lena Duncan Gordon
Carrie Branham Gordon
William Allen Gordon
Calvin Merrett
Gertrude Gordon Merrett
Edd Z. Gordon
C. C. McCarthy
Ethel Cox
Arthur Little
Burke Little
Grayson County
Ed Z. Gordon
Edna Gordon
R. A. Chapman, Jr
A. Y. Creager
W. R. Brents
C. A. Kelly
H. G. Stinnett
Edwin Kidd
Sherman Mausoleum Association
Sherman
15Th District Court
Court House
Tom H. Smith
Lee Kelly
C. C. Mayhew
George S. Thompson
Sam Bragg
South Wood Street
Lamar Street
City of
West
Jones Street
Brents- Moore Park
Brents-Moore Park
A. D
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Notre Dame left tackle last year spotted in clue
A football fan misreads a line in a riddle about a Notre Dame left tackle from last year. The occludist asks about the third line as the patient confirms the initials CWDK. The exchange hints at a sports figure tied to the team.
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Notre Dame
New Hampshire Scientists Use Stockings To Gauge Rain
Meteorologists atop Mount Washington employ stockings coated with oil and confectioners sugar to measure raindrop sizes. The screen shows holes 20 to 25 percent larger than the raindrops, aiding radar echo strength theories for rain and snow sheets.
Wordless last words haunt boy after father dies
A neighbor asks Johnny for his father’s last words. The boy replies that his father spoke nothing because his mother was with him to the end, highlighting a quiet family moment after a death.
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Johnny
Notice to Creditors of the Garrett Estate Deceased
Original letters of administration granted to Ross R. May on January 11 1952 by Grayson County Texas. Creditors must present claims within the legal period. Administrator with Will Annexed, Whitewright Texas. Published in The Whitewright Sun March 20 27 April 3 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred G. Garrett
Grayson County
Texas
Whitewright
Ross R. May
Whitewright Sun
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The
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Davy Crockett
Washington
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