We Heard About Local Weekend Visits and Guests
Mr. and Mrs Royce Lay visited Mr and Mrs Ben Coker in Bells Sunday. Numerous Garland and Sherman visitors spent weekends here including Winnie Hamilton Debbie Ayres and Viva Phillips. Bridge club met with Mrs James Bryant with high scores recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Royce Lay
Ben Coker
Bells
Winnie and
Sallye Hamilton
Garland
Debbie Ayres of
Sherman
Mrs. W. D. Williams
Viva Phillips
Plano
Betty Minney
Nancy
Norman Walker
Tresa
Frances Stephens
James Bryant
Earl Blanton
A. M. Bryant
Roby Childress
Whitewright Home Demonstration Club Meets at Mrs Maddux Home
Mrs R D Maddux hosted the Whitewright group last Thursday with Mrs Joe Miller presiding. Health committee members Mrs Fred Cook Sr and Mrs Fred Garner demonstrated diabetes and reports were given on the State Home Demonstration Convention in Dallas and a Sherman council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Maddux
Whitewright
Joe Miller
Carl May
J.C. McMillin
Fred Cook Sr
Fred Garner
Health Committee
Cook
Dallas
Winslow council buys sedative rifle for stray dogs
Winslow Arizona city council acquires a needle gun that shoots sedatives to tranquilize stray dogs rather than firing bullets. After 15 to 30 minutes, dog catchers can easily approach their targets. A separate note mentions "My Country Tis of Thee" written in 1831 by Rev. Charles Francis Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Ariz
Charles Francis Smith
Disabled Vets to Receive $98 Million Pension Increase
The Veterans Administration states about two million disabled veterans will get higher monthly payments starting around Oct 31, totaling roughly $98 million annually. The 9.4 percent average rise covers wartime service connected disabilities, with maximum aid up to $725 for highly disabled veterans with aid and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Veterans Administration
Kennedy
Congress
New Need Based VA Pension Adds Scale By Income
The reforming system limits monthly support to veterans on income levels from 0 to 1 800 dollars yearly. A veteran earning up to 600 dollars with no dependents could get 85 dollars monthly, while those earning 600 to 1200 receive 70, and 1200 to 1800 get 40. Above 1800 no benefit. The older flat-rate system sets 66.15 dollars, rising to 78.75 after 10 years or at age 65, with thresholds 1400 for unmarried and 2700 for married veterans.
Fall lawn care hints from Texas A&M extension expert
COLLEGE STATION Experts say a fall fertilizer 30 days before the first frost helps lawns stay green longer and start growth earlier in spring. Use a 2-1-1 or 1-1-1 ratio fertilizer, apply half now and half later at right angles, then water deeply to six inches to activate nutrients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
E. M. Trew
Trew
Suede Cleaning Tips From The Sun
A short Sun note suggests practical suede care steps. Wipe with a cloth dipped in vinegar before brushing to brighten suede slightly. Finish by rubbing with stale rye bread for a final clean and shine.
Notice to Creditors in Estate of J. D. Akridge
The County Court of Grayson County Texas granted letters of administration on August 2 1962 for the estate of J D Akridge deceased Jacquelyn F Akridge Administratrix directs all creditors to present claims within the lawful period by mailing to attorney Jack G Kennedy Sherman Texas The Whitewright Sun publishes this notice on Sept 27 Oct 4 11 and 18 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Akridge
Grayson County
Texas
Jack G. Kennedy
C. Sherman
Jacquelyn F. Akridge
Whitewright Sun
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Carlsbad, N. M
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T. L. Ingram
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Minnie Lamb
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Ed Kent
Lanius Kincaid
Don E. Williams
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Lee Wilson
Nell Miller
Bonham
Eula Pierce
Ector
Leon Wolford
J. A. Harper
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Paul Cornelius
Fred James
Trenton
Euless Merrell
Mattie James
James Vandagriff
Grady Vandagriff
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O. G. McKnight
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Texas City
Glen Earnheart
George Bennett
F. C. Williams
Hugh Hunter
Winnsboro
Billy Lyons
Eugene Bass
Carrollton
Eddie Whipple
Freddie Whipple
Dorothy Smiley
J.C. Whipple
Kenneth Simmons
W. D. Strickland
Wylie
Mayberry
Don Knotts
Cbs-Tv
Andy Griffith
Ronnie Howard Bone
Ronnie
Opie
The
Hartford Insurance Group
Corvair
Chevrolet
Edwards Chevrolet Co., Inc
Tex
Suede
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