Sherman area notices and community events brief
Community Hospital in Sherman reports Mrs. Jesse Blanks as a patient. Morris Hughes was taken to Wilson N. Jones Hospital in Sherman for treatment. Local social notices include visits between Sherman residents and relatives from Denison, Ponca City, Randolph, Garland, Paris, Vernon, and Whitewright. The Ray Circle met for mission study with nine members. Local obituaries mention L. C. Enoch funeral in Dallas and L. O. Blanton funeral in Sherman. Towns mentioned include Madill, Denison, Paris, Denton, Commerce, and Whitewright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Hughes
Wilson N. Jones
Sherman
Ray Circle of the Baptist Church
Onie Ridener
Ira Fleming
Weekend Visits Highlight Dallas and Fort Worth Personal News
Dallas residents Mr and Mrs Willis Walker spent the weekend with Mrs Walt in Dallas. Fort Worth visitors included Mr and Mrs Clyde Gibson who called on Mrs Onie Ridener. Weekend guests at the Summers home were Mrs Arch Talley of Perryton and Mrs Tom Roberson of Levelland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hicks
Abilene
H. R. Rhody
Jim Mullins
Sherman
E. J. Williams
Vickie
Gene Williams
Jimmie Williams
Vernon
Guy Doggett
Garland
W. H. Stedham
Willis Walker
Dallas
Mrs
R. E. Walt
Clyde Gibson
Fort Worth
Onie Ridener
Arch Talley
Perryton
Tom Roberson
Levelland
Russell Summers
Wesleyan Service Guild Holds Summer Picnic Meeting
The Wesleyan Service Guild met at Mrs. Ray Vestal's farm home on Monday evening for a picnic supper. This was the last meeting until September. Reports were made and the year's work was reviewed and evaluated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
Ray Vestal
WSCS Elects Officers for 1959 1960 at First Methodist
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at 3 00 p m in Mrs Clint Hennigs home for a business session. Rev John Roberson installed officers including President Mrs Russell Summers and Vice President Mrs A M Bryant for 1959 1960. The program The World to Christ We Bring featured Mrs Lewis Durham and others. Twelve members attended with Rev Roberson. next meeting set for June 15 at Mrs R R Summers home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
The
First Methodist Church
Clint Hennig
A. M. Bryant
John Roberson
Russell Summers
Sears Anderson
O. M. Whedbee
Christian Social Relations
James Bryant
Glenn Doss
Lewis Durham
Ott Lackey
Grover Stateville
Griffin Dollarhide Jr
R. A. Gillett
EU. F
Alternating Service Pessie Laughs Through Death Message
A witty exchange about a spouse’s fortune follows a joke about inheritance in a lighthearted remarks page. The dialogue hints at humor surrounding legacy and affection amid a death in the family.
Veteran Insurance and VA Disability Questions Answered
Q and A on GI term insurance conversions and renewals, VA disability compensation for peacetime service, GI home loan deadlines and payment notices. Policies explained include nonrenewability after age fifty, conversion options, compensation at 80 percent of wartime rate, loan timing, and premium notice when third parties pay.
Tax saver pitch urges bonds to boost personal growth
A Texas reader urges taxpayers to buy U S Savings Bonds to save on taxes and boost personal finances. The piece touts bonds as a way to loan money to the government, earn interest, and simplify tax dealings while supporting the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Uncle Sam
U. S
Words That Stir the English Ear in Literature
A Papyrus note recounts Dr. Wilfred Funk selecting pleasant ear words and, in a later book, listing ten expressive terms. It names categories like bitter reverent tragic beautiful cruel peaceful saddest warmest and comforts with examples such as Alone Mother Death Love Revenge Tranquil Forgotten Friendship No Faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Funk
Miss Julia Carroll Keeps Church Organ In Torrington
In Torrington Connecticut Miss Julia Carroll who will be 93 in May arrives at St. Francis Church before 7 a m daily to play the organ and direct the choir. She plays for two masses daily and assists with evening services weddings funerals and choir rehearsals. Also notes a 1833 railroad accident on the Camden and Amboy road where an axle broke at 25 miles an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrington
Conn
Julia Carroll
St. Francis Church
Miss Carroll
United States
Camden and Amboy Road
Mam a Mink Cancels Idaho Jet Flyover
Twin Falls Idaho air force officials canceled Armed Forces Day jet flyover after Mink raisers warned Mountain Home base that sudden jet noise could trigger Mother Mink to eat her young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mama Mink
Idaho
Twin Falls
Air Force
Mountain Home Air Force Base
Madagascar once called La France Orientale
The island off East Africa, Madagascar, was historically named La France Orientale and became a recognized French colony in 1904. The note records colonial branding and administrative status of Madagascar under French control beginning in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madagascar
East Africa
la France Orientale
White House expenses rise from FDR era to 1950s
The White House budget shows a steady increase from 1938 to 1952 with an appropriation of 647128 dollars in 1938, 3021215 dollars in 1952, and a request of 5401000 dollars for the next fiscal year. The figures were disclosed by the House Appropriations Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Fdr
House Appropriations Committee
Rio de Janeiro Population Skews Younger Than 40
City demographics show three quarters of residents are under 40, highlighting a youthful population and potential implications for housing jobs and services in Rio de Janeiro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio de Janeiro
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jesse Blanks
Community Hospital
Marion Felker of
Lester Haile
Pink Daniels
Ponca City
Okla
W. A. Bower
Mrs. Isaac Sherman
Denison
Bonnie Stephens
Randolph
Drewie Caylor
Madill
Charles Russey
Austin
G. D. Bennett
Whitewright
Bob Cawthon
Bill Smith
Dale Clower
L. C. Enoch
Joy Circle of the Baptist Church
C. P. McGinnis
Carl Holland
C. J. Meador
Masson Hutchison
Paris
Lena Mae Gowdy
Lee R. Alexander
Grand Prairie
J. E. Henson
Billy Muirhead
L. O. Blanton
F. B. Phillips
Lois White
Richardson
Thomas Sears
Ira Allen
Jack Walker of
Ralph Brown
Margaret Williams
Jim Williams
Texas Woman's University
Denton
Ed Nicely
Tom Blanton
Blantons
Trenton
J. L. May
East Evergreen Street
Guy Hamilton
Donald Williams
Lozabeth Vestal
Kathy Wilson
Mickey Pierson
Celeste High School
Greenville Banner
Mack Pierson
Celeste
W. M. Pierson
East Texas State College, Commerce
Jerry Ray Brown
Obie Lee Rutledge
Bob Gentry
Brown
Grover JS. Brown
Rutledge
Obie Rutledge
Gentry
Homer Gentry
Donald Duck
Keith
Big Tex Bacon, JR
Maxwell House
Youngblood
del Monte
Douglas Neal
Burnham, Ala
W. R. Tabor
Darrell Neal
Guam
Carl McFatridge
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Billy E. McFatridge
Southeastern State College
Durant
Josephine Baptist Church
Frances Hedgpeth
Oakhurst
Springfield
WSCS
S. H. Montgomery Agency
Andy Cleanser
Mrs. Tucker
White Swan
Criffin’s Tea
Griffin’s Mustard
Betty Dill Pickles
Crocery & Market
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