Births and town news from Mayville area in 1926
The Sun reports the Grover family announce a daughter born last Friday. Emma Davidson leaves school at Fairfax Oklahoma due to illness. Mary Hestand visits from CIA Denton. Grafton Montgomery discharged from Navy. Charley Cates becomes city marshal and nightwatchman. Ozro Sloan welcomes a son on May 2. Epworth League program lists several participants. High school graduates named, including many local students. Nora Bryant hosts luncheon for Vivian Echols and others. Frances Bryant hosts buffet for numerous attendees. Philip Norris and Ora Collier wed in Durant. Horace Gordon to open a dress shop June 1. An infant in Whitewright injured by a mule. Delegates to the State Democratic convention elected in Sherman. Mary Jane Ford and Bonnie Yates wed at J. R. Waldrum home. Jesse Baxter Jr. joins Pi Sigma Alpha at UT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover
the Sun
Grafton Montgomery
Navy
Charley Cates
City Marshall
Ozro Sloan
Pilot Grove News
Epworth League
Euna Lee Hampton
Tom Everheart
T. J. Rector
Kermit Hollingsworth
Irene Rector
Frances Delfel
Elizabeth Waggoner
Louise Echols
Lucy Craig
Janice McIver
Frances Jared
Horace Gordon
J. F. Dodson
R. O. Mathis
San Antonio
Sherman
F. M. Echols
Guy Hamilton
J. E. Smith
W. H. Horton
H. T. Atterberry
H. P. Donigan
J. W. Henry
J. H. Waggoner
W. E. LaRoe
J. H. Davenport
Charlie’s longing for a rival’s sleek convertible
Charlie is sad after his crush moves on to another man. His father expresses sorrow while his mother boosts Charlie’s appeal. Charlie overhears and remarks that a stylish car might win back his love.
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Charlie
Better Way of Life From Magazine Ads in Aztec NM
Editor George Mowra notes a path to modern living through ads offering items from a camera for grandma to a TV set and a world trip. He cites prices from 25 to 3 500 dollars and concludes real need is time and money to buy a fish pole.
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George Mowra
The
Aztec
N. M
Independent Review
George
Grandma
Kerwin Hoover
Sparrows Leave as Horses Disappear in Chicago
In Chicago Dr. Austin L Rand curator of birds at the National History Museum notes sparrows vanished with horses. He cites abundant grain once feeding dense urban sparrow populations and records show horse drawn vehicles fell from 4 000 in 1931 to 52 last year and 101 566 horses were sold in 1890.
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Chicago
Austin L. Rand
National History Museum
Citation Notices From Grayson County Dated 1956
Court citations issued in Grayson County Texas requiring defendants to answer by a set date. First notice involves Ira V. Brooks plaintiff against George W. McGlothlin et al for Lot 4 Block 31 College Park Second Add Sherman Texas. Second notice names Dan H. Dumas et al against August Hock and others for River View Addition Denison Texas.
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State OF
Texas
George W. McGlothlin
Smith McGlothlin
Jane McGlothlin
William McGlothlin
Thomas Collins
John G. Potts
Louisa E. Potts
Louisa E. Craddock
Mary E. Brooks
John E. Craddock
A. B. Brooks
R. G. Bell
A. Eliza Hall
Lucius DeSha
Jo DeSha
Julia Ellen Dills
John Dills
Ada Lucas
Joseph Lucas
Ann
N. M. Lee
GC. W. Lewis
W M. Scott
W. E. Oxford
H. C. Morrow
J. P. Harrison
H. N. Tuck
J. M. Cullers
George F. Henry
Thomas F. Hazard
J. M. Binkley
R. S. Dorchester
E. 0. Thomas
J. R. Cole
W. C. Fain
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Ira V. Brooks
Grayson
State of Texas
George W. MacGlothlin
College Park
V. Earnest
District Court
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
Britain Moves Toward State Run Lottery, Economists Study Details
In Whitehall a group of economists finalize plans for a government lottery tied to £1 bonds that pay no interest yet offer quarterly draws for 2800 and tax free prizes. MacMillan defends against gambling concerns while churchmen warn savings should be earned, not hoped for. If 10 million bonds sell, 400 prizes of 2800 each are drawn.
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London
Whitehall
Britain
Harold MacMillan
Kremlin
MacMillan
Treasury
Home Is Where There Is One To Love Us
Poem reflecting on home as more than walls, a place filled with affection and welcome. It contrasts a simple roof with the presence of loved ones who greet and cheer, celebrating that home blooms where hearts meet.
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Guy Anderson
Velma Bennett
R. P. Booker
Willie Faye Brown
Frances Bryant
Raymond Cates
Margaret Coggins
Gradge Faye Coley
Johnny V. Dossey
Verna Fae Fleming
Marianne Garner
Clovis Gates
Ouida Nell Harris
Roger Holcomb
Ana Mae Mangrum
Katherine Mathis
Beatrice Maynard
Charlie McLean
Leta Medearis
Alyne Medearis
S. T. Montgomery Jr
Anna Jo Pennington
Margaret Pierce
Edward Pritchett
Margaret Sears
Marie Sears
Eva Jane Skaggs
Helen Waldrop
Edward Webster
Mildred Sue White
J. D. Williams
Mary Gee Woods
Nora Bryant
Vivian Echols
Julia Ann Pritchett
Dorothy Juan Gillett
Norma Jo Mangrum
Ruth Jopling
Una Mae Mangrum
Clyde Johnson
Madge Sears
Martha Joe Sears
Emmagene Sears
Oleta Chambers
Ouija Craig
Mae Myrick
Maxine Echols
Philip Norris
Whitewright
Ora Collier
Farmersville
Durant
Okla
Mary Jane Ford
Bonnie Yates
Dallas
J. R. Waldrum
Jesse Baxter Jr
Kentuckytown
Pi Sigma Alpha Society
University of Texas
L. H. Luck
Optical Optometrist
North Crockett
Walker
Lee
Feed
Pascal Farley
W. Earnest
S. H. Montgomery Agency
Em Ne
OU AA Public Service
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