Whitewright Social Notes and Local News Highlights
A broad roundup mentions Mrs. S P Beckett's kitchen accident, a Scottish Rite reunion in Dallas with listed attendees, a Sherman wedding of R E Sublett and Lelia Wiser, job move for Ralph Sanders to Mineral Wells, and several school honor roll names. Also noted are Who's Who recognition for James Lindsey, deaths of John H Pennell and William A Colvard, a birth, youth league attendance in Paris, a birthday dinner for Philip Norris and friends, and the senior play cast for Three Taps at Twelve premiering May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Beckett
Whitewright
Dallas
D. S. McMillin
W. L. White
Lloyd Moore
Horace Gordon
Floyd Everheart
Fitz Bryant
D. M. Pope
C. P. Johnson
J. B. Hamilton
Emmet Penn
Lester Haile
C. B
the Sun
James Lindsey
Whitewright High School
John H. Pennell
Tom Bean
William A. Colvard
Andy Sanderson
Ruth Jopling
Julia Ann Pritchett
Johnnie Bean
Mark Montgomery Jr
Rex Brown
Young People’s League
Paris
Robert Alexander
Philip Norris
Norene Henslee
Paul Pierson
Leslie Holland
Byron Teague
Anther Hudgins
Margaret Lilley
Christine Williams
William Baxter
Vivian Echols
Guy Stepp
Local Notes and Weddings From The Sun April 29 1926
Mrs. B. B. Kimbell moved to Fort Worth this week. Central Christian Church dedication in Sherman. Leon Davidson and Florence Sherrett wed in Portland on April 16. R. S. Morehead elected president of Grayson County Odd Fellows Anniversary Association. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Grover Stateville. Spring clean-up campaigns roll out. Whitewright keeps weekly bath tradition.
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the Sun
B. B. Kimbell
Fort Worth
Lucian LaRoe
J. E. Mangrum
Paul Roberts
Central Christian Church
Sherman
Leon Davidson
J. W. Davidson
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Florence Sherrett
Portland
Ore
R. S. Morehead of
Grayson County Odd Fellows Anniversary Association
Gordonville
Grover
Stateville
Watson Mother Dies at Family Residence
Mrs. John A. Watson died at the family home southeast of town on Tuesday at age 59. James Stateville marked his fifth birthday with a party at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Grover Stuteville. Mrs. Grover Stuteville hosted a birthday dinner for her daughter Jo Willa on Monday for her tenth birthday.
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the Sun
John A. Watson
Doyle Taylor
Jennie Tate
Durant
Okla
Pilot Grove
James Stateville
Grover Stuteville
Jo Willa
Aileen Pen
Marathon Driver Credits Speed for Accidents
Bentleyville, Pa. retired salesman I N South says he has driven 1,500,000 miles without an accident in 41 years and now drives his 30th car. He argues that traffic safety comes from watching speed, claiming 80 percent of serious accidents result from speeding.
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Bentleyville
I. N. South
South
Auto as Liquid Asset Idea Draws Water Cost Debate
Dayton Ohio speakers argue autos should be treated as liquid assets due to high water use. Dayton Rubber Co engineers note rubber production uses 300 gallons of water per pound of synthetic rubber and car foam seats require vast water. Processing gasoline and steel adds more, totaling at least 15 000 gallons per car.
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Dayton, O
Dayton Rubber Co
Quality Over Quantity in Congress Debate
In Washington critics clash over whether Congress is doing enough. The debate centers on quality of legislation rather than sheer tally, as Democrats and Republicans spar over bills passed versus stalled. The public cares about impact on people, not a box score.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
David Lawrence
Consistency Poem Reflections on Love and Wounding
A reflective verse on how people harm those they love most as they seek to flatter strangers and please guests. The poem contrasts flattery of strangers with the careless hurt caused to close companions and family.
Divorce Citation for Alvin Landers From Grayson County Court
The state commands Alvin Ray Landers to answer a petition filed August 1955 in District Court of Grayson County Texas. The case number is 63250 and the plaintiff is Peggy Sue Landers. The suit seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment and requires appearance by May 21, 1956.
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State OF Texas
Alvin Ray Landers
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Peggy Sue Landers
W. Earnest
Shirley Davis
Whitewright Sun
Citation notices in Grayson County Texas court cases
Two court citations issued in Sherman Texas list hearings set for May and June 1956. First cites Rosario J C A Bedard and Helen Bedard in Case No 63505 with petition filed December 2, 1955. Second cites Dan H Dumas and others in Case No 63776 for tract lots 19 20 21 in River View Addition Denison with petition filed April 27, 1956.
Citation by Probate Notice for Robert A Burks Estate
The State of Texas to all persons opened in the estate of Robert A Burks deceased Grayson County Texas No 10936 County Court Grayson County Texas H Lackey administrator filed final account and application for discharge on April 30 1956 in Sherman Texas The hearing on the final account will be on the first Monday after ten days from posting May 14 1956 at the Grayson County Courthouse in Sherman Interested parties must file written answers and contest the account if desired The clerk J C Buchanan with deputy Louise Gill issued the notice in Sherman Texas May 3 1956
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State OF
Texas
Rosario J. C. A. Bedard
15Th District Court
Grayson County
A. D
Sherman
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Davenport
Whitewright Sun
Dan H. Dumas
T. H. Bowen & CO
Edward Perry
Theotiste Melanie Perry
Wm. Hughes
Charlotte Hughes
C. H. Tibbs
Serena A. Tibbs
James A. Tibbs
Marie E. McLagan
George McLagan
August Hock
River View
Denison
Texa
Robert A. Burks
Co. H. Lackey
J. C. Buchanan
Louise Gill
The Spice of Life For Young Mothers and More
Several humorous vignettes about family life and children from 1894 include two sisters discussing babies who eat solids now while one jokes about feeding pencils and newspaper scraps. Other scenes feature a Florida winter, a German allegory of roses and thorns, a mother’s lesson, and quick quips about parenting and work life.
Notice to Creditors of Stella O. Boles Estate
In the County Court of Grayson County Texas original Letters Testamentary were granted to R C Slagle Jr executor on April 23 1956. Creditors must present claims within the legally prescribed period to P O Box 318 Sherman Texas.
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Stella O. Boles
Grayson County
P. O. Box
Sherman
Grayson
State of
Texas
R. C. Slagle, JR
Whitewright Sun
Mutual sarcasm quoted about infancy and maturity
A dialectical exchange discusses how Wadsworth’s notion that heaven lies around us in infancy is tempered by a retort that everyone lies about us in maturity. The witticism contrasts idealized beginnings with adult self-image.
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Wadsworth
Word clues in class reveal meaning of recuperate
The teacher explains recuperate to the class, noting that after a long day work, a parent feels tired and needs rest. Tommy listens as the lesson emphasizes recovery and regained strength.
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Tommy
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