GI Bill Education Benefits QandA Summary for Veterans
A veteran may qualify for GI Bill education benefits from September 16, 1940, to July 25, 1947, with eligibility based on service length. Disabled veterans may study with a private tutor, non disabled veterans do not qualify for a private teacher. A guaranteed GI loan must be repaid, not gifted. Travel costs for VA rating board hearings are not covered. Spanish American War veterans do not receive Government insurance for service.
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Veterans Administration Rating Board
Had Reason To Believe First Farmer
A humorous exchange between two farmers recalls city folk cooking mishaps. One farmer jokes about a summer visitor who struggled to open an egg with a can opener, illustrating rural versus urban cooking skills in a lighthearted vignette.
Civil Service Exams Offered for Veterans Admin Jobs in South
The Civil Service Commission announces openings in Texas Louisiana and Mississippi for contract section supervisor contract unit supervisor and instructor education retraining and supervisor roles with VA offices. Salaries range from 2644.80 to 5905 per year and application forms are available from VA regional offices in Dallas New Orleans and Dallas. Veterans on GI Bill training will receive notices advising not to cash checks if not entitled to full subsistence to avoid overpayments and VA will correct records and issue new checks if needed.
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Civil Service Commission
Veterans Administration
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Commerce St
Dallas
U. S. Civil Service
Customhouse Building
New Orleans
South Harwood Street
Stealthy Good Deed Noted By Coincidence Quote
The statement by Charles Lamb extols the joy of performing a kind act quietly, then having it unexpectedly discovered by others. It reflects a belief in humble virtue rewarded by chance recognition.
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Charles Lamb
Farmers Rid Rats At Cost Of 1 25 Per Farm
County campaign aims to extirpate rats on 4500 farms in Fannin County through Interior Department aid. V J Younge reports the effort will cost $1.25 per farm, covering poison and team transportation. Dewey Kennedy trained two workers on using rat poison 1060, teaching rat types and placement of poison cups.
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Fannin County
Department of Interior
V. J. Younge
Young
Dewey Kennedy
Fannin Courty
Britons Give Up Gas For Private Driving
London reports Britons grudgingly gave up private motoring under a new austerity order effective Friday midnight. Private cars may drive only on essential business, aiming to save about 9,000,000 pounds yearly in dwindling dollar credits.
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London
Strange Expression Mirrors Latest Photograph
A man comments on his wife with a puzzled tone as he notes her strange expression. He suggests she is attempting to resemble her most recent photograph, prompting reflection on appearance and intent.
Sherrard Divorce Citation Despite Cruel Treatment
Citation issued in Grayson County Texas commands Mary Louise Sherrard to appear by December 1, 1947, in Sherman District Court to answer Charles A. Sherrard's petition for divorce on grounds of cruel treatment and abandonment. Filed October 7, 1947, the case No. 56017 lists plaintiff Charles A. Sherrard and defendant Mary Louise Sherrard.
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State of Texas
Mary Louise Sherrard
A. D
Ochock A
Honorabe District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Charles A. Sherrard
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Heirs Listed for Sumner Bacon and Co-Residents
A long enumeration of named and unknown heirs for Sumner Bacon James Ruley Watson McKerall Lydia McKerall Martha Wall Louisa E Chambers Wm D Chambers Susan E McClellan William Jernigan J H Jackson A Lankford A Carter W B Carson David Forline A L Pennington W S Goff S Schwartzberg Stanton Mercer Sarah Beede and their respective spouses or estates, detailing living or unknown heirs and legal representatives for each deceased owner.
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State of
Texas
Sumner Bacon
James Ruley
Lving
Watson McKerall
Lydia McKerall
Irs
Martha Wall
Louisa E. Chambers
Abana Wm. D. Chambers
Wm. D. Chambers
Susan E. McClellan
William Jernigan
Willen Jernigan
J. H. Jaci
J. H. Jackson
A. Lankford
C. A. Lanford
A. Carter
J. C. Bethel
W. B. Carson
David Forline
A. L. Pennington
A. L Pennington
W. S. Goff
S Schwartbeberg
WS. Schwartzberg
Stanton Mercer
Sarah Beede
Grayson County Tax Sale Notices and Civil Suit Details
Public notices from Grayson County Texas include a December 1947 court summons for P D Lazenby and Veda Lazenby versus Sumner Bacon et al, describing real estate ownership and adverse possession claims on 48 acres near Mill Creek, plus a foreclosure sale of O W Myrick et al on Whitewright properties. Sheriff to sell December 2, 1947, 2 to 4 PM, at courthouse door.
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District Court of
Grayson County
15Th Judicial District of Texas
O. W. Myrick
District Court
Texas
Sherman
R. A. Parker
W. J. Coleman
H.C. Sears
Whitewright
W. T. Sears
Fred Prestage
Ralph T. Oliver
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Veterans News
Quality Jewelers
N. Travis
Grayson
P. D. Lazenby
Veda Lazenby
Mill Creek
James Riley
Eli Mercer
Nanr Drake
Whitewright High School
Future Farmers
Zinrwilers
Denison
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