Down Memory Lane items recount weddings and notices
Dr J A Wiser died at his home in the city on Wednesday after weeks of illness. New road bonds approved in Fannin County totaling 1 million dollars. Roy Cobb and Eddie Powell wed in Greenville Randolph. R E L Smith and Janie Smith married at the Methodist parsonage. J F Waldrum and Maggie Rodgers wed at 7 30. Cotton prices 16 cents lint and 6 60 seed. Gins near here and Cana an ginned about 4 000 bales. Jewel Irene McMillin wed Hugh Tim Atterberry in Whitewright. Lucian LaRoe hosted West End Domino Club. A E Major marked 50th anniversary. Rham Pennington and Blue Bird Club events. Katherine Vaughn wed James Emory Christian. J E Montgomery officiated. Katherine honored with bridge tea C P Johnson and dinner by E F Everheart. Kentuckytown won at Bells fair. Pilot Grove second. B B Adams and Aileen Estelle Thompson married at Texarkana. Adams a prominent local businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
J. A. Wiser
Fannin County
Roy Cobb
Greenville
Eddie Powell
Randolph
R. E. L. Smith
Janie Smith
Methodist Parsonage
J. F. Waldrum
Maggie Rodgers
A. R. Nash
Canaan
Jewel Irene’ McMillin
D. S. McMillin
Whitewright
Hugh Tim Atterberry
Glasgow
Central Christian Church
Lucian LaRoe
West End
Domino Club
W. P. Vaughn
Katherine Vaughn
James Emory Christian
J. E. Montgomery
C. P. Johnson
E. F. Everheart
Hotel Simpson
Sherman
Duroc Jersey Breeder Dominates Red River Valley Fair
J R Oliver a noted Duroc Jersey hog breeder north of town won first place in all five classes at the Red River Valley Fair in Sherman last week. He took grand champion for best boar and best sow and captured the silver trophy for best exhibit. J A Jr son of Mr and Mrs J A Pritchett died of pneumonia at age three Tuesday. Mildred Harp hosted a sixth birthday lawn party on Saturday October 6. Whitewright High School football beat Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Oliver
Town
Sherman
J. A. Jr
J. A. Pritchett
Mildred Harp
Whitewright
Leonard
Wives Told How to Torture Husbands
Houston report notes Dr. Charles R. Williams of Liberty Mutual says absolute silence can drive a husband stark crazy. He urges quiet voices to preserve harmony, arguing screeching sounds irritate more than any other noise and that total silence can be oppressive even in quiet rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Charles R. Williams
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co
Boston
Two men discuss a buddy’s upcoming marriage
Two men praise his fiancée describing her as an accomplished woman who can swim ride a horse drive a car and pilot a plane. They note he learned to cook in the army and conclude they should get along well after the wedding.
Seed disinfectant fights wheat smut with Ceresan
A farming notice explains how bunt smut plagued wheat is defeated by treating seed wheat with Ceresan seed disinfectant before planting. Spores on the seed coat fail to infect the young plant, and the method costs 1 to 5 cents per acre. County Agents can locate seed cleaning and treating equipment.
Sea Control Seen As Bar To Russia
Admiral Fechteler states U S Navy can prevent a Russian invasion if the United States maintains sea control. He also notes Allied forces could invade and seize key Russian areas in war and outlines future timelines from 1952 onward for atomic carriers and submarines, plus anti submarine progress and reserve releases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Washington
United States Navy
America
Adm
W. M. Fechteler
Fechteler
U. S. News and World Report
United States
U. S. Navy
U.S. Navy
Lawsuit Notice in Grayson County Property Dispute
R. L. Hall sues Martha Engel et al in District Court Grayson County for possession of Tract One and Tract Two on Mulberry Street Sherman. Defendants are Martha Engel and heirs of several named parties. Plaintiff alleges ownership since December 1949 and unlawful dispossession on December 30 1949 with judgment issued September 26 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Schram and Company
G. M. Miller
Richard Schram
A. E. Moss
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
R. L. Hall
Martha Jane Engel
Chaffin
City of
Metes
Mulberry Street
Block No. 24
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Military forces comparison highlights U S and Russian strengths
The speaker states the United States fields about 100 submarines including 12 large fast carriers and 17 smaller anti submarine carriers, 19 cruisers, four battleships, 340 destroyers and destroyer escorts, plus an amphibious force to move two Army divisions and auxiliaries. Russia reportedly has about 300 submarines, three old battleships, around 15 cruisers and 45 to 50 destroyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Man Plans Own Rites and Burns Self in Berne
Osia Chrisman a 62-year-old farmer died in a Friday fire at his home in Berne Indiana after pouring gasoline on the floors and igniting it He had prepared his own funeral sold 27 acres of land and told friends I ll be in eternity by Saturday Coroner Harmon Billig cited despondency following a divorce from his second wife as a factor in the death.
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Berne
Ind
Osia Chrisman
Harmon Billig
Chrisman
Judge’s Rustling Father Died as Platform Fell
London report notes a British dominion judge filling a life insurance form encountered a troubling question about a relative’s death. The fragment hints at a platform accident and a riddle of inheritance or responsibility in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Dominion
Death of cattle rustler at public ceremony collapse
The magistrate records the father died after a rope sentence for cattle rustling. He notes the death occurred when a platform collapsed during a public ceremony.
Edwards Divorce Petition Seeks Cruel Treatment Grounds
Citation served to Dorothy Edwards on September 27 1951 for suit brought by Buster Edwards as plaintiff. Divorce action filed in Grayson County Texas citing cruel treatment and issued September 28 1951 by Deputy Nancy Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Dorothy Edwards
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Buster Edwards
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. E. Major
Rham Pennington
Blue Bird Club
Byron Sears
Whitewright Cleaners
Whitewright Lumber Co
State of
John Knott
F. B. Hauk
F. B. Hauk Cloth Co
George Brehen
George Brehm
Glenn Lamb
Otto Bein
George Mayer
Ance
Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
Mrs
Glenn Doss
Ethel Short
Preston Delano
Rency
THE
First National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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