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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1946
Page
7
The Reflector reports Dooley in the sophomore class and Jane Meador losing to Louise Selman in the freshman class. The four-girl competition crowned Melva Allen as the winner Thursday night at 9 o'clock with congratulations from D. W.
In English IV students study Edmund Spencer Ben Johnson Sir Walter Raleigh and William Shakespeare. Each student recited a Shakespeare sonnet or faced learning twice as much. They learn lyric and sonnet definitions while under Miss Neathery's guidance for success.
A collage of intimate exchanges and song snippets between pairs including Irene, Jane, Jessie, Jo an Scott, Joe Cook, Lou Rne, Charles, Sprout, Dorothy, Joanne, Luther, Patsy, Curtis, Doris, C W, Jack, Pinkey, Betty Mears, Ray Hansard, Norma, Billy Jack, Melva, and Pinkey. The list features declarations of love, missed opportunities, and recurring tunes like Rumors Are Flying and To Each His Own, reflecting a social page style of affectionate messages and popular song references.
Citation in Grayson County Texas to E L Stiles heirs and all interested parties for Lot 11 Block 1 Josephine Godfrey Addition Whitesboro Grayson County claiming $25.56 state tax and $29.01 county tax plus district taxes with suit filed by the State for collection and condemnation. Defendants must appear at the Grayson County District Court Sherman on December 9 1946 to show cause why judgment and sale foreclosure should not be ordered. Proceedings issued October 21 1946 by Clerk S V Earnest with Deputy Nancy Drake.
Fragmented romance excerpts list names and paired lines such as Don to Irene and Zoe to Pat. The compilation includes titles like Do You Love Me and What A Difference A Day Makes. The text pairs named individuals with affectionate pleas across a dated, intimate note style.
A light hearted survey ponders why mishaps and timing clash with romance and plans. It playfully notes recurring tensions such as ringing phones in the tub, missed dates, clothing mishaps, interruptions at dances, and financial strain. The piece ends on a bemused reference to holiday timing.
Plaintiff J J Irvin seeks title and possession of three W P Hunter Survey tracts in Grayson County Texas from defendants led by J F Gaskill. The case notes 4542 acres plus two smaller tracts, with an 1946 filing date and a November 18 1946 appearance deadline before Judge in Sherman. The complaint claims unlawful entry and ejectment with damages of 1000 dollars and requests legal relief in equity.
A quip about wool skirts, sweaters, and stubborn interruptions triggers thoughts on reading patience. The speaker muses on why a short order date appears during a good book moment and ends with a resolve to stay quiet.
The note reads like a jumble of product mentions and personal names. It references Push-BUTTON RADIO Johnsons Flea Powder Harmon son Joan Arsenic and Old Lace Frank Sinatra Kay Kyser and a pig named Mr Smith with a casual playful tone. The text combines advertising claims with affectionate interjections.
A brief reflection on Thanksgiving following Halloween urges gratitude for four freedoms democracy and America. It challenges readers to consider what life would be like without American identity and prompts deeper appreciation beyond vacation meals and sports.
Citation 55134 serves Lucy Thompson with a divorce petition filed October 29 1946 in Grayson County District Court Sherman Texas by Milton Thompson as plaintiff. Grounds cited abandonment for over ten years. Issued October 29 1946 with court deputy Drake.
Constance Brownbridge sues Laurel Brownbridge and others in a Texas suit filed Oct 17 1946 for misappropriation of fee simple ownership to Lot 9 Block 24 Denison and a Grayson County tract part of University Lands. Plaintiff seeks title by ten year statute, removal of clouds, and possession. Judgment sought against nonresident defendants Margaret Johnson Mary Crabbs Charlotte Pugsley and spouses.
A civic message calling Americans to cherish a free education, football games, parties, picnics, movies, and dances as Thanksgiving Day gratitude grows. The author A. D. invites collective thanks and unity amid traditions.
Sheriff G P Gafford announces an order of sale on December 3 1946 at the Grayson County Courthouse Sherman to satisfy a tax judgment of 1289 23/100 dollars plus interest and costs from September 25 1946. The sale encompasses Lots 27 28 29 30 31 and 32 Block 4 Fairbanks Addition Denison Grayson County Texas with two year right of redemption and potential partial sale upon request by defendants or their attorney. Proceeds cover judgment interest penalties costs with surplus per law.
In Grayson County Texas on the first Tuesday in December 1946 the sheriff will sell at the courthouse door in Sherman the property described as Lot 3 Block 1 South Highland Addition Denison to satisfy a judgment in favor of a plaintiff and intervener for 46.09 dollars plus costs and interest. The sale offers the defendants’ right title and interest in the property with two year right of redemption. Proceeds to be applied to the judgment and costs with any balance to follow legal directions. G. P. Gafford, Sheriff Grayson County.
Public notices detail sheriff sale No 54880 in Grayson County Texas Whitesboro with interveners and defendants including W H Trolinger M J Trolinger and others on 18 October 1946 between 2 and 4 PM describing Lot 1 Block 2 Mrs M J Trolinger Addition containing 0.34 acres. Another tax foreclosure by City of Van Alstyne against Abner Savage et al for 1921-1945 taxes totaling 99.86 with citation issued 14 October 1946.
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