Memories of a town’s lively vaudeville and parade days
The writer recalls old hometown entertainment eras with feats by a man who climbed tall buildings, a sharpshooter, a unicyclist directing attention to a bicycle brand, a flamboyant medicine show, and a famed midget who publicized a product. Free concerts, minstrels, and a grand circus parade created nightly thrills. The piece ends with nostalgic tone, noting parade delays and the calliope’s tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sambo
Buster Brown
Comic Supplement
Spinach Iron Bounty Sparks School Scrap Drive
A teacher explains junior’s spinach habit ties to a school scrap collection. The child saves iron rich greens for the drive, prompting family curiosity about the unusual focus and its public collection goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior
Social Security Office Helps With Benefits and Numbers
The Dallas Social Security Board offers guidance on who is covered, why to have one account card, and when to file for retirement. A Dallas official will visit Sherman on May 23, available at the post office after 8 30 a.m. for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Social Security Board
Dallas Social Security Board
Sherman
Grayson County OKs Extra Clerk Deputies for 1944
Grayson County commissioners court approves four additional deputies. One deputy tax officer will serve four months starting June 1 at $85 monthly. Three clerks get two months extension at $100 monthly. Guy Cooks, a Denison deputy tax officer, earns $130.50 after a raise from $120.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Grayson County Commissioners Court
Guy Cooks
Denison
Sugar Stamp No 37 Cancelled From Ration Program
Sugar stamp No 37 will be cancelled from the ration program as it was never validated. OPA rationing officer M. J. Kavanagh cites widespread misuse of the stamp used with canning applications. Canning sugar stamps are Nos 40 and spare No 37, valid for 10 pounds when attached to the correct form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Kavanagh
OPA
County appoints veterans officer in Grayson County
Sherman Frank Potter, a World War I veteran, was named county service officer by Grayson County commissioners to assist veterans and families with claims and matters. Endorsed by the Sherman Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Disabled American Veterans, Potter will operate daily from the county building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Frank Potter
Grayson County Commissioners Court
Potter
Sherman Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Disabled American Veterans
Divorce citation issued in Grayson County Texas
Citation No 52684 commands Mozelle Grissom to appear and answer a divorce petition filed April 10 1944 by Harry R Grissom for cruel treatment. The appearance is set for 10 am on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, June 12 1944, in the District Court at Sherman Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Mozelle Grissom
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Harry R. Grissom
S. V. Earnest
District Court
Nancy Drake
Divorce Citation in Grayson County Texas 1944
Citation No 52664 names J A McCauley as plaintiff and Velma McCauley as defendant. Divorce sought on abandonment grounds. Issued May 8 1944 by S V Earnest Clerk and Byrnez Steed Deputy in District Court Grayson County Texas.
Some Prefer Liquor Some Want To Ride
AAA opposes a plan to swap 25 million gallons of gasoline for Cuban industrial alcohol to ease wartime liquor shortages. President Henry calls the proposal an unpalatable deal in telegrams to officials and Senator McCarran. A petroleum official says exchange depends on fuel availability and a formal request. The text notes the first flag raise at Cooch's Bridge during the American Revolution.
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Washington
American Automobile Association
Cuba
AAA
Thomas P. Henry
Pat McCarran
Democrat
Nevada
Petroleum Administration
Cooch’s Bridge
Delaware
Court Citation Notice for Foster Heirs
The unknown heirs of Mattie Foster Carter and the unknown heirs of Jack S. Foster and Addie Foster are notified. The petition was filed November 4 1944 in Grayson District Court with a 10:00 AM deadline on June 19, 1944.
Suit to partition and sell Grayson County land probate style
Early Hill sues numerous Foster and related heirs in Grayson County Texas for joint ownership of land on Iron Ore creek with 65 acres and 29 1 2 acres parcels. He seeks a receiver to sell and equitable division by court determined interests and proceeds deposited to registry. Case filed May 2 with deputy Nancy Drake signing.
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Early Hill
James Hill
John Hill
Nancy Foster
Laura Foster Scott
Bella Foster Smallwood
Cecilia Hoyt
Ben Foster
Sallie Osborn
Thomas Foster
Napoleon Foster
Nick Foster Hill
Jane Robinson
Josephine Foster Bowens
L. D. Foster White
Tennessee Foster
Benjamin Foster
Louisa Foster
Sallie Carter Rucker Middleton
Matter Foster Carter
Jack S. Foster
Addie Foster
Grayson County
State of Texas
Iron Ore Creek
P. C. Martin
N. W
C. C.binkley
J. P. Dumas
Brune
Martin
P. C
N. E
Sherman
Texas
A. D
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
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G. C. Stateville
GAL Corps
PHA
Arawe
New Britain
Social Security Office
Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
Veterans’ Officer
Velma McCauley
J. A. McCauley
Byrnez Steed
State OF
Mattie Foster Carter
J. H
Hub) White
Palace Theatre
OS HE
Wild Bill Elliott
George
Gabby Hayes
Anne Jeffreys
Farm Hand
the Phantom
Stoel Pacckiyo—Mama
AL Dexter
The
Durbin
Deanna Durbin
Franchet Tone
Pat- O'Brien
Arkim Tamir
Barber OF Seville
Laure
Ua. IT
Dan NG
Strudy Marshall
Robert Bailey
Matt Briggs
Margaret Dumont
Allan Lane
Pathe News
Pluto of
the Zoo
the Vampire
Kee
On Louise Allbritton
Robert Paige
Evelyn Ankers
Frank Craven J, Edward Bromberg
Samuel
Winds Longhaney As
Count Dracula
Gene Sarazen
Russia
Paris
Maisie
Clementine
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