Local Burglarie Ends Grocery’s Night Run
Down Memory Lane grocery, J. W. Davidson name, was burglarized Tuesday night. Grayson County was created in 1846 from Fannin County and named for Peter W. Grayson. H. P. Donigan bought W. P. Vaughn’s stake in Farmers Union Gin and North Texas Gin. Hamilton entered national piano tournament at Dallas last week with Betty Jo Morrow and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Davidson
Joe Bailey Hamilton
Eula Mooneyham
Grayson County
Fannin County
Peter W. Grayson
Republic of Texas
H. P. Donigan
W. P. Vaughn
Farmers Union
North Texas
Hamilton
Senior class names dominate local graduation honors
Dorothy Hamilton is valedictorian and Lucy Craig is salutatorian of the senior class. Miss Susie Noe and Miss Maggie Noe attended the funeral of Henry L. Crittenden at Denison. A mob burned the Grayson County courthouse at Sherman last Friday night. W. C. Bailey has accepted employment at Taylor.
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Dorothy Hamilton
Lucy Craig
Grayson County Court House
Sherman
Susie
Maggie Noe
Henry L. Crittenden
Denison
W. C. Bailey
Taylor
High School Names Valedictorian and May Day Royalty
Marjorie Nell Blanton is valedictorian and Charles Harrison is salutatorian of the high school graduating class. Donald Newman and Janis Jayne Horton were king and queen of the May Day fete. The following pupils of Mrs. Guy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Nell Blanton
Charles Harrison
Donald Newman
Janis Jayne Horton
Guy
Citation for divorce in Grayson County Texas 1960
Court clerk issues citation to Joseph Bernard Valaika to answer Nancy Valaika's divorce petition by June 20 1960 in Grayson County District Court Sherman Texas. Original filing May 3 1960 case No 66740. Abandonment cited as grounds. Publication dates May 12 19 26 and June 2 1960 in The Whitewright Sun.
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State OF
Texas
Joseph Bernard Valaika
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Sail
Nancy Valaika
S. V. Earnest
Shirley Davis
Whitewright Sun
Court Citation for Futrell Divorce Filed 1960
Citation issued in Grayson County Texas directs William H Futrell to respond to Claudia Bell Futrell in a divorce filing dated April 12 1960 on grounds of cruel treatment. Service required within 90 days of issuance April 28 1960. Clerk V Earnest and Deputy Gladys Hamilton signed. Sun May 5 12 19 26 1960.
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State OF Texas
William H. Futrell
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Claudia Bell Futrell
Valedictorian Rudolph Russell and Salutatorian Claire Doss Lead Senior Class
Rudolph Russell earns valedictorian honors while Claire Doss is named salutatorian among the senior class roster featuring Brazwell Alexander Doyle Alexander Leslie Andrew Earleen Benson Robert Benson Cathleen Blackerby Dorothy Booker Merlyn Brown Myrtle Cowan Martha Jo Darwin Margie Donaghey Claire Doss Drunette Farley George Hansard Imogene Head Marjorie Henderson Evelyn Hill Emma Joyce Hinton Eula Mae Lambden Joe Magers Dorothy McSpedden Irene Mitchell James Norris Fredna Owen Ruby Pierson Rudolph Russell Beulah Scott Marilyn Smith Willie B. Smith David Taylor Madene Vineyard Boyce White Joy Wilson Howard Wallace and Jack Wallace. C B Norris and Miss Lucille Snyder wed Friday. Grady Stepp and Georgia Mae Hicks of Dallas, formerly of Whitewright, married April 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Russell
Claire Doss
Brazwell Alexander
Doyle Alexander
Leslie Andrew
Earleen Benson
Robert Benson
Cathleen Blackerby
Dorothy Booker
Merlyn Brown
Myrtle Cowan
Martha Jo Darwin
Margie Donaghey
Drunette Farley
George Hansard
Imogene Head
Marjorie Henderson
Evelyn Hill
Emma Joyce Hinton
Eula Mae Lambden
Joe Magers
Dorothy McSpedden
Irene Mitchell
James Norris
Fredna Owen
Ruby Pierson
Beulah Scott
Marilyn Smith
Willie B. Smith
David Taylor
Madene Vineyard
Boyce White
Joy Wilson
Howard Wallace
Jack Wallace
C. B. Norris
Lucille Snyder
Grady Stepp
Georgia Mae Hicks
Dallas
Whitewright
1960 Outlook: Sears Leader Foresees Record Breaker Year
Charles H. Kellstadt, incoming Sears chairman, says 1960 will not be a boom year but a record breaker as diverse forecasts of business trends clash. The Sun notes the varied predictions from economists and statisticians, with stock trends shaping expectations.
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Charles H. Kellstadt
Sears, Roebuck & Company
How To Service Auto Air Conditioner
An automotive guide notes that over 40 percent of late model cars have air conditioning and lists 15 steps to service the system. It covers checking refrigerant, leaks, compressor oil, expansion valve, evaporator, condenser, belts, hoses, grommets, radiator cap, and a road test, plus manufacturer specific gauge tests and following instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automotive
Execution sale notice in Grayson County Texas lands
Sheriff G W Blanton will auction on June 7 1960 between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm at the county courthouse all interest of T F Owens in 110 acres described as part of Block No 40 Gunter Farms Grayson County Texas on Little Elm Creek. Judgment issued October 24 1955 in J B Kinnaird vs T F Owens. Cash sale.
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State OF Texas
Grayson
Tarrant County
Texas
John B. Kinnaird
T. F. Owens
J. B. Kinnaird
Varas
Sherman
G. W. Blanton
Grayson County
Lester Day
Whitewright Sun
Methodist Pastors Underpaid Despite Higher Than Average Salaries
A Methodist Church survey of 900 ministers shows an average cash salary of 5288 with three quarters in debt and an average debt of 1871. Most live in parsonages with high utility bills paid by pastors, only 20 percent get utility allowances, and 60 percent receive some automobile allowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
U. S
Boy's Suit Against Brother Ruled Valid
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled a minor may sue another minor in the same family for personal injury. It overturned a lower court's dismissal of a suit by a 13 year old against his 17 year old brother for alleged negligent driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Dentist and optometrist at 92 fits glasses for 93-year-old
In Jonesport Maine Dr. Henry Mansfield 92 still practices dentistry and optometry. He recently fitted a 93-year-old patient with glasses. The woman still uses dentures he made 67 years ago, implying she may live to a remarkable age if the glasses endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesport
Maine
Henry Mansfield
Mansfield
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Tex
Gladys Hamilton
First National Bank
EEE
Wember Federal
Ogooi Insurance
Chicago
Iinois, Inc
Harry Haller
S & H Truck Leasing
Chevrolet
Chevy
Thriftmaster
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