Anniversary notes and local moves in 1923 40 years ago
Highlights include a birth to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Adams southwest of town, Bertha Cox taking Denton employment, the Smiths moving to El Paso, and the 65th Pilot Grove Baptist Church anniversary. Summer teachers named D B Taylor Susie Noe Robert Holland Margareta Fender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Adams
Bertha Cox
Denton
L. V. Smith
el Paso
Pilot Grove Baptist Church
D. B. Taylor
Susie Noe
Robert Holland
Margareta Fender
Denison School District seeks land for Junior High in Grayson County
The District No. 903 sues N A Jones and many others in Grayson County seeking eminent domain to acquire a parcel in Sherman area for a new Junior High School. The citation orders all defendants or unknown heirs to answer by July 15, 1963, with the suit filed May 24, 1963. The case number is 2166.
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State OF Texas
N. A. Jones
Flora Ellen Jones
Jennie Lane
Denison
Texas
Clara Bell Davis
Walwood Parkway
Dallas
Hanna Lloyd
L. A. Filiere
Mary Filiere
Mollie Filiere
Laura Filiere Lively
Enoch Lively
Emilie Filiere Keebler
Welter Keebler
Louise J. Filiere
Frank F. Filiere
Fred Wilson
B. S. Clarke
Leonie Clarke
E. S. Jones
Euthella Jones
EF. I. Jones
Carl D. B. Wolfe
Ray Jones
Roy Jones
Juanita Jones
Myrtle Jones
Eva Grace Jones
A. D
Law Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Denison Independent School District
W.A. T.S
Mrs Mollie McSpedden Dies at 80 in Pilot Grove
Mrs Mollie McSpedden aged 80 died at her home in Pilot Grove on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Lindsey Coffey have moved to Amarillo. Savoy Community farmers report hail destroyed crops last Friday. Miss Anna Joyce Benson is a mem-
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Mollie McSpedden
Pilot Grove
Lindsey Coffey
Amarillo
Savoy
Anna Joyce Benson
Wedding and family gatherings mark Sherman nursing graduation
June graduates of Wilson N. Jones School of Nursing in Sherman include Dorothy Lee Dillon of Plainview and Paul Vestal of Dallas wed July 26. A family reunion at Mrs. Dillard S. Carr's home celebrated her 73rd birthday Sunday.
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Ber
Wilson N. Jones School of Nursing
Sherman
Dorothy Lee Dillon
Plainview
Paul Vestal
Dallas
Dillard S. Carr
When a neighbor’s tree risks damage from overhanging limbs
The article explains that a landowner may trim branches that overhang onto neighboring property at their boundary without liability if done within the boundary. Cutting beyond the line is trespass. Notice is not required unless the intent to continue the danger is shown. If both neglect and a limb falls causing injury or damage, liability depends on who acted within limits.
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Joyce Kilmer
National Cemeteries Administration and Reinstatement Guide
Questions and answers cover who administers U S cemeteries at home and abroad The Army through the Office of the Chief of Support Services administers 86 National Cemeteries The Interior via the National Park Service runs ten more in Sharpsburg Frederickburg Yorktown Dover Pittsburgh Landing Murfreesboro Gettysburg Vicksburg and a small one in Washington D C The American Battle Monuments Commission runs U S military cemeteries and memorials abroad Reinstating GI insurance is possible for permanent policies with health proof and back premiums plus interest Cash surrender cannot be reinstated except for active duty cases Five year term policies may be reinstated within term with good health if lapsed under three months
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United States
Department of the Army
Chief of Support Services of the Army
U. S
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
Sharpsburg
Fredericksburg
Petersburg
Yorktown
Dover
Pittsburgh Landing
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
How to Guess a Man’s Nationality by Car Interest
A humorous New York International Auto Show guide notes that examining upholstery signals British taste, checking the engine suggests German roots, sounding the horn indicates Italian flair, and arguing over price marks him as American.
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New York
Largest mass of pure iron located at Iron Mountain
The largest known mass of pure iron in the world is said to be at Iron Mountain Missouri. Local records describe a massive iron ore deposit exposed at the mountain site attracting interest from geologists and industrial observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Mountain, Mo
Mangrum Divorce Case Cited by Grayson County Court
The citation for Congeeata Sue Mangrum as plaintiff and Ronnie H. Mangrum as defendant sets a 90 day service limit from May 21 1963, with a hearing before the 15th District Court of Grayson County in Sherman Texas on July 8 1963 for divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. The document notes issuance May 21 1963 with FE R. Brodhead as clerk and Gladys Hamilton as deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Texas
Paul E. Lee
State OF Texas
Ronnie H. Mangrum
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Congeeata Sue Mangrum
FE. R. Brodhead
Gladys Hamilton
Whitewright Sun
Neighborly duty in fallen trees and safety standards
The local landowner bears a duty to remove dangerous branches when they pose a risk to adjoining property. A decayed tree near a boundary that falls in a wind may render the owner liable for damage, similar to not keeping an unsafe building. A separate note mentions the sea flea achieving speeds up to 60 miles per hour in water.
Kerr Estate Faces Heavy Taxes After Outdated Will
Senator Robert S. Kerr of Oklahoma, who died suddenly last January, reportedly left an outdated 1939 will. The Kerr estate, valued around 25 to 30 million dollars, may face unusually high federal and state death taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
Kerr
Sun Weekly Notices and Subscription Rates
The Whitewright Texas Sun publishes weekly with subscription rates for Grayson Fannin counties two fifty in county three dollars out of county and five dollars foreign. The Sun invites news items from individuals and organizations and the editor reserves the right to decide what is news and to reject items too old or promoting organizations.
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Grayson
Fannin
Grayson and
the Sun
Don’t you read before you buy in print ads
The passage extols print advertising as the trusted source for product information features designs and prices. It notes readers clip coupons share ads with family and friends and tear out ads to take shopping. It argues print advertising drives sales for consumers and sellers.
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M. C. Davis Survey
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Garner, Homer
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Perrin Field
H. C. Young
Bells
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Whitewright, Texas
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