Riley Williams Dies at Home Near Bells
Riley Williams a prominent farmer and stockman died Sunday afternoon at his home three miles southwest of Bells where he lived for 37 years. Funeral services were held Monday at the Bells Methodist Church with burial in the cemetery east of Bells. The I O O F Lodge of Bells conducted the burial. He is survived by his widow and children Charley Williams Terrell John Williams and Mrs M E Everheart of Bells. Williams helped develop the community serving as president of the Bells fair and as a director in the Red River Valley Fair.
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Bells
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I. O. O. F. Lodge
Williams
Charley Williams
Terrell
John Williams
M. E. Everheart
Barbee Residence Damaged By Fire on East Grand Avenue
Mrs Addie Barbee's vacant East Grand Avenue residence was nearly destroyed by a Sunday fire caused by an oil heating stove. Jones Barbee occupied one room. Barbee tried to move the stove but failed. Neighbors delayed alarm. firemen saved part of the structure. Insurance covers $800. Barbee loses about $200 in clothing and furnishings. Building owned by Barbee estate.
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Addie Barbee
East Grand Avenue
Jones Barbee
Barbee
Engraved Calling Cards Offered As Christmas Gift
Engraved calling cards in various styles priced from 2.50 to 5.00 per hundred with a new name plate. Place your orders now. The Sun.
New Grayson County Jail Is Recommended
Grand jury in Fifteenth District Court urges a new jail for Grayson County noting inadequate inmate accommodations and imminent need due to the current prison’s deteriorating condition. An ad in the Want Column will get results.
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New Grayson County
Sherman
Fifteenth District Court
Grayson County
Sportsmen Asked To Report All Banded Wild Fowl
The Department of Agriculture urges hunters to report all banded waterfowl they encounter. Bands show a serial number and read Notify Biological Survey Washington D C. Data include band number date and capture location for record updates.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Biological Survey
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South Carolina
Atlantic
Washington
Oregon
California
Canadian
Alaska
Leduc
Alberta
Robertson Lake
Texas
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Glascock County
Georgia
Curvie Island
Bear River
Great Salt Lake
Utah
Sinaloa
Mexico
Banding Method Helps Track Bird Migrations
Research focuses on mysterious bird migrations with new findings from intensive banding. Sportsmen are asked to cooperate by reporting all banded wild ducks and other species killed during the season to aid investigations.
KFQB Sold to A P Barrett as Texas Air Transport Buys KFQB
Fort Worth reports A P Barrett president of Texas Louisiana Power Company has purchased all stock and assets of Texas Hour Broadcasting Company owner of KFQB. Barrett will lead Texas Air Transport Broadcast Company with C R Smith and Raymond Buck directing. Programs continue with a focus on air transport needs and weather radio links.
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Texas Air Transport, Inc
Texas Air Transport
KFQB
Texas Air Transport Station
Barrett
Texas Air Transport Broadcast Company
Barrett, Smith
Raymond Buck
Ford Service Emphasizes Easy Maintenance
The Ford car is described as simple in design and well made with high quality materials. Dealers nationwide are trained to service the vehicle, offering prompt reliable work and fair charges to maximize long life and reduce trouble and expense.
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Ford
Change Will Help Schools Fort Worth News
R T Ellis, executive secretary of the Texas State Teachers Association, says passage of two constitutional amendments would advance public education. He outlines proposed school board term reforms to ensure overlapping terms, yearly rural trustee elections, longer regent terms, and sustained experienced leadership across districts.
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Boards of Education
Ellis
Obedience of a Wedding Preacher in Town
A local story portrays Mose asking why a preacher is angry after hiring him to perform wedding obsequies, and the groom admitting he did not show up for the ceremony. The exchange hints at community tensions over broken plans and religious duties in the town.
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Chesley Rutledge Confectionery
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