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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1957

Page

3

Down Memory Lane Highlights Local 1922 Notices

Mrs J K Ray 71 died at home. Lee Binion returned from Detroit where he taught. Bob Chumbley injured after mule incident. George Baugher contracted for five room bungalow. Dr O M Durham and Miss Mare Graves wed. High school valedictorians named Foy Reeves and Jo Hestand. Seventh grade salutatorians Lucille LaRoe and others. Pipeline crews arrive for Whitewright natural gas. Dutch Holland and Lowell Blanton go to Seminole Okla. Uncle Billy Hopper 75th birthday. Reunion honors Mr and Mrs W A Ownby. 11th grade honor roll: Clemmer Coggins et al. Year honor roll names listed. Robert C Compton 71 died at daughter’s home. W P Vaughn leases Texaco station on Bond Street.

the Sun J. K. Ray Lee Binion Detroit Bob Chumbley Luther Gordon George Baugher O. M. Durham Mare Graves Foy Reeves Lillian Neathery Jo Hestand Lucille LaRoe Whitewright Dutch Holland Lowell Blanton Seminole Okla Billy Hopper D. M. Taylor W. A. Ownby Dallas Pilot Grove Clemmer Coggins Homer Craig Hazel Garner Dorothy Gordon Ona Belle Hampton Blanche Montgomery Grover B. Smith Ald Hall Guy Hamilton Jr Lester Martin Homer Lee Sears Lloyd Stowers Burgher Reed Vestal van Vestal Robert C. Compton C. A. Wilson W. P. Vaughn Texaco Bond Street

Local Graduates and Pupil Recitals Highlight Tiny Town

A list of high school graduates names from two classes is followed by piano pupils of Miss Tommie Chenoweth performing on KRRV in Sherman and a recital at the Baptist Church led by Mrs. Guy Hamilton. A joke caption ends with a judge quip about a wife and five years of silence.

Jim Henry Andrews Imogene Alexander J. M. Ashinhurst Irene Autrey Ted Bow Roscoe Brown Pauline Blackerby Velma Jo Bow Mary Lee Chaney C. F. Collins Freddie Mae McCall Pauline Dixon Litha Sue Hollingsworth Preston Henderson O. A. Hefner Ethel Harper Walter Tom Holmes Granvolee Hansard Georgia Mae Hicks William Howard Harrison Albert Lea Jackson Aubrey Lane Daisy B. Layman Helen Lane Jim Pat Meador Kathleen Mitchell Jack Meador Betty Jo Morrow Clyde Owen Charlie Mae Ross Lorraine Rutledge Grady Stepp Norma Gene Smith Billy Smith Lorna Lee Thornton John Lewis Wiser Gladys Wright Morris Wilson Anita Vestal Vonda Lee Vineyard Jack Lewis Yeager Bettye Joe Pierce Bettie Jean Brice Katy Kincaid

Divorce notice in Grayson County Texas citation

The State of Texas issues a citation to James L McGill requiring a written answer to Eula McGill’s petition for divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. The order sets a 10 am deadline on Monday June 24 1957 before the 15th District Court in Sherman.

State OF Texas James L. McGill A. D 15Th District Court Grayson County Court House Sherman Eula McGill

Citation in Stone divorce case 1957 Grayson County Texas

Court citation issued for Margaret Stone in Grayson County Texas for divorce from Richard Olin Stone on abandonment grounds. Court date set before the 15th District Court in Sherman with petition filed May 20 1957. Publication dates listed May 2 June 6 14 and 20 1957 in The Whitewright Sun.

S. V. Earnest Grayson County Texas Shirley Davis Whitewright Sun State OF Texas Margaret Stone A. D 15Th District Court of Court House Sherman Richard Olin Stone Earnest Bind County Gladys Hamilton Whitewright

Who Opposes Corruption? Texas House Defeats SB 55

The Texas House voted 74 to 56 against Senate Bill 55 by Preston Smith to amend existing law on forfeiture of pay and removal for officials who fail to publish reports. Opponents argued the measure would pad newspaper coffers and reflect selfish interest legislation, contradicting anti graft rhetoric.

Texas House of Representatives House Senate Preston Smith Lubbock House State Affairs Committee

Writs target Denison land in Grayson County Texas

Citations issue for Nettie Williams and T. H. Markham seeking title and possession of land in Denison. Proceedings list defendants Abby May and others with unknown residences and heirs. Notices reference Lot Eight in Block Two Sunny Side Addition and Lot Five in Block Twenty Munson and Purinton Addition with court dates in May 1957.

State OF Texas Abby A. May Feme John N. Mackey Charles May Charles C. May 7Th District Court Grayson County Sherman Nettie Williams Abby May Sunny Side Denison A. D T. H. Warren M. E. Bridell Marion FE. Bridell Richard Hodgins R. Hodgins Stephen French 135Th District Court Court House T. H. Markham Opal Markham

Neighbors push for tripling pay amid Texas government debate

The report notes a local plea to raise annual pay from 1500 to 7500 dollars as House actions shape a broader graft and inefficiency narrative in Texas government. It points to Senate Bill 55 as a current focal point and critiques inaction on other Better Government measures.

Texas House Senate

More Old Movies To Be Seen On TV

New York reports a coming surge of classic films on television as studios move 2 000 plus features to TV for about 150 million dollars. Paramount Universal Columbia negotiate deals. old titles may be ready by next fall. Networks and independents use films to draw ads, though prime time slots limit airing and repeated showings are needed for profit.

New York Hollywood Paramount Universal International Columbia

Never trust the other driver warning bulletin

A Texas Safety Association bulletin urges drivers to guard against pedestrians and other drivers. It lists common errors such as ignoring stop signs, running yellow lights, illegal turns, wrong signals, sudden stops, risky passing, weaving, double parking, and pedestrians in dark clothing near streets.

Texas Safety Association

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