Community notes from Garland and nearby towns
Local social updates list visits and travels among Garland and Denison residents. Mrs. J P Livingston and others visit relatives in Garland and Terrell while many Dallas trips and weekend stays are noted. A piano recital, missionary society meeting, and a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Mac Williams are also reported with names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Woman's Missionary Society
Nelda Jarvis
Weldon Bartley
J. H. Gosnell
Mac Williams
O. G. Alexander
The Olmstead Case and the Supreme Court Power
The article recounts Captain Gideon Olmstead’s prize dispute and the long fight over whether state or federal courts held admiralty authority. From 1778 to 1809 the case traversed colonial, state, and federal arenas, ending with a U S Supreme Court ruling in favor of federal authority and sparking interstate tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Gideon Olmstead
Active
Olmstead
New York
New Jersey
Thomas Houston
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Continental Congress
Congress
Madison
U. S. Supreme Court
Committee of Congress
U.S. Marshall
Do It Yourself Hints For Termite Control In Homes
Tarrant County Agricultural Agent Jack McCullough offers a DIY plan for termite control. Inspect foundations with a flashlight to find pencil thick tunnels of dirt, destroy tunnels, create a dirt mound, and pour chlordane solution around entry points. Treat soil around the entire foundation during dry spells in July or August and spray wood areas after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrant County Agricultural
Jack McCullough
McCullough
Government Printing Office
Washington
D.C
Estate of Rebia Pearl Wilkes Executors Notice
In Grayson County Texas the estate of Rebia Pearl Wilkes deceased is administered. Raymond Dewees as executor states letters testamentary issued April 28 1958 and demands all claims be presented at 2065 North Hartsdale Dallas Texas before suit upon claims is barred by law. Publication dates May 3 May 8 May 12 and May 22 1958 in The Whitewright Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebia Pearl Wilkes
Grayson County
TEXA
Hex Rae Sven
Wilkes
North Hartsdale
County of Dallas
State of Texas
Raymond Dewees
Robin Pearl Wilkes
Whitewright Sun
Olmstead Prize Money and National Court Impact
The text notes Olmstead receiving prize money at age 83 after President Madison affirmed government backing, and a larger Supreme Court case affecting public justice. It frames Olmstead as a humble fisherman whose case drew national attention and demonstrated that a Supreme Court decision can reflect individual justice with broad national implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olmstead
Madison
U. S
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Plus Granny Houses Planned In Walsall Project
Town officials plan a municipal housing project in Walsall to build cottages with space for in laws. The design includes flats on the side with a bedroom kitchenette and bathroom to accommodate mothers or fathers in law. Officials expect to test the concept in two to three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsall
England
State of Texas v Perminta E Spurgeon Estate et al Condemnation Notice
Court summons in Grayson County Texas for condemnation of right of way on Farm to Market Highway 2321. Plaintiff The State of Texas seeks legal process against Perminta E Spurgeon Estate and others with unknown heirs. Citation issued May 3 1958 with return date June 16 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Bob Harris
John Harris
Rachael Harris Adams
Vina Harris Crabtree
Vina. Harris Crabtree
Fannie Harris Phelps
Fannie Harris Pheps
Jane Harris McPherson
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Perminto E. Spurgeon
J. C. Buchanan
Grayson County
Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Grayson County Texas
A court ordered sale under a 1958 foreclosure judgment will auction all dower rights of E M Busby and wife Sally E Busby in Lot 4, Block 1, Lackey Addition Sherman Texas. The sale occurs June 3, 1958 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the Grayson County Courthouse. Proceeds to be cash at public auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Grayson
35Th Judicial District Court
Grayson County
Texas
Grayson County State Bank of
Sherman
E. M. Busby
Sally E. Busby
State of
Story of Success and the King’s Elite Exiles
A king sent fourteen promising youths abroad for studies to build an elite corps for government. Seven to England returned to senior posts, while seven to the United States became American citizens. Ireland Island Bermudas hosts the world’s largest floating drydock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Farmersville Times
Ireland Island
Bermudas
Europe uses 24 hour time in travel schedules
The European Travel Commission explains that timetables use the 24 hour system, so 12 oclock is noon and 24 oclock denotes midnight. The article notes that in the U S last year jaywalking led to 2,600 deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
European Travel Commission
U. S
Notice To Creditors In Estate Of Lizzie Harvill Deceased
Original Letters Testamentary were granted May 6 1958 by the Grayson County Court to J C Roberts executor of Lizzie Harvill deceased. Creditors must present claims within the legal period. Claims may be presented to Slagle Hughes Kennedy attorneys Box 318 Sherman Texas. Published in The Whitewright Sun May 8 15 22 1988 and June 2 1988.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Harvill
County Court
Grayson County
Tex
Slagle, Hughes & Kennedy
Box
Sherman
Texas
J. C. Roberts
Whitewright Sun
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. P. Livingston
Garland
Jim Stateville
Dallas
Stella Ford
Nacogdoches
George Hicks
Lynda Parnell
George Brown
W. H. Askew
Gary Wortham
Mrs. W. W. House
Hot Springs, Ark
Mrs
Leon Ball
Harold Ball
John Blanks
Denton
Jean Powell
Midland
Jess Blanks
C. F. Collins
Georgia Collins of
Denison
Finis Stephens
Earl Lyons
Community Hospital
C. C. Walls of
Gainesville
J. M. Kidd
J. P. Darwin
Judy Gosnell
Jerry Wilson
Fort Worth
Mrs. C. N. Massey
San Angelo
Robert Veazey of
van Alstyne
R. L. Sears
Dorothy Hamilton
Guy Hamilton
James Ayres
of Denison
Ned Ayres
First Baptist Church
R. L. Rayburn
Elmer Sanderson
J. H. McKinney
Grand Prairie
Ralph McKinney
Manuel Alexander
Friendly Savings and Loan Association
Sherman Savings
North Travis
MD Il
Sherman, Texas
Dial
Sun Office
Paul E. Lee
Stephen Davidchik
Stephen
Davidchik
J. E. Robinson
Setar
G. W. Blanton
Lester Day
Hearing Aid Service
W. T. May
Peeler Drug
Bonham, Texas
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