Pritchett Child Dies in October 1921 Memory
Down Memory Lane item notes the death of J A Jr, three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J A Pritchett, reported for the October 7 1921 column. Other notes include O R Monk selling New Mexico apples at 2 50 per bushel, L F Garland selling his City Meat Market stake to Lester Hileman, and a Fort Worth visitor wedding to Miss Lillian Baxter. Also mentions P Janway grinding corn at a local grist mill, Kate Thomas named county HD agent for Matagorda, and a golden wedding anniversary of Rev and Mrs A E Major. Several local residents and events are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Jr
J. A. Pritchett
O. R. Monk
New Mexico
L. F. Garland
Lester Hileman
O. R. Remmir
Fort Worth
Lillian Baxter
P. Janway
Kate Thomas
Matagorda
A. E. Major
Central Christian Church
Presbyterian Women Pure Food Show Planned
Twenty two up to Wednesday night 4000 bales of cotton had been ginned locally. Kentuckytown took first prize among 18 community entries at the Red River Valley Fair in Sherman with 915 points. Friday Literary Club program featured Miss Gladys Ray and six community members including Mrs. Roby Childress Mrs. Emmet Penn and Mrs. C P Johnson and Mrs. Robert Sears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Kentuckytown
Sherman
Gladys Ray
Roby Childress
Emmet Penn
C. P. Johnson
Robert Sears
Ross May
Winners at Red River Valley Fair Sherman
Twenty five years ago on October 9 1941 readers learned of fair winners in Sherman including Miss Viva Phillips Mrs Alton McDowell and other honorees from the Red River Valley Fair last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Viva Phillips
Alton McDowell
Leila Bell
Dallas
Ella Clem
G I Bill school lists and loans guidance
Veterans news outlines that there is no centralized list of approved schools under the new G I Bill. State agencies approve schools. contact the school you choose. Business loans are not covered, but VA counseling remains available to help select suitable training programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
October historic events span wars to college roots
A compact timeline notes key October milestones: the first World Series radio broadcast in 1931 described by Grantland Rice, Alvin C. York’s WWI feats in 1918, Yale College’s 1701 founding, Nelson’s Trafalgar victory in 1805, King Charles II’s cranberry tasting in 1667, and Harvard College’s Massachusetts origins referenced in late October dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantland Rice
Argonne Forest
France
Alvin C. York
Marshal Foch
Europe
Charles II of
England
How to prep driftwood for shellac coating
Prepare the driftwood by brushing with a wire brush to clean surface without scratching. Soak in a strong household bleach solution briefly, rinse with clear water, then let dry before applying the shellac coating.
UT economist warns of inflation if demand stays high
Dr. John Stockton of the University of Texas says prices will surge nationwide and in Texas unless taxes or other steps curb demand. He notes August business activity hit a record high as consumer spending and military needs push resources to near full employment and inflation accelerates. He supports delaying the 7 percent investment tax credit suspension but urges further home tax increases to slow demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
University of Texas
Texas
John Stockton
Bureau of Business Research
Johnson
1853 Act Authorized Three Dollar Gold Pieces
An act from February 21, 1853 authorized issuing $3 gold pieces in the United States. The coin failed to gain popularity and was discontinued in 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
First National Bank of Tom Bean Texas Report Sept 20 1966
Report of condition for The First National Bank of Tom Bean Texas as of September 20 1966 notes assets liabilities and capital accounts. Signed by Richard M Reynolds vice president cashier and directors A S Luby E H Gant E O Thomas.
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First National Bank
TOM Bean
Texas
U. S
Richard M. Reynolds
A. S. Luby
E. H. Gant
E. O. Thomas
First National Bank OF Bells
We Heard About Local Social Notices and Visits
A roundup of visits spans Denison to Sherman with many relatives and friends visiting kin in Dallas Fort Worth area. Notables include Mrs. Richard Pike of Ban ning Calif visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Lee Wilson, and Charles R. Phillips serving aboard Piper with Bermuda dive records. A variety of weekend visits and travel to Arizona Oklahoma and New Mexico are noted along with a local fire loss and a 8 to 14 year old Punt Pass and Kick contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Richard R. Pike of
Banning, Calif
Lee Wilson
Charles R. Phillips
U. S. Navy
Iola Phillips
Piper
U. S. Naval Submarine Base
Groton
Social Security late enrollment rules announced
Gus Jones, Social Security District Manager at Shiman, says those age 65 before March 1 who never joined doctor bill insurance under Medicare can enroll by October 1 if there is good cause for missing the June 1 deadline. If approved, protection starts six months later. Sherman office will stay open Thursday evenings to 8 45 p.m. Regular hours 8 30 a.m. to 4 45 p.m. Mon-Fri. A Sherman District Office rep will be in Bonham each Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to noon at the Fannin County Electric Co operative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Jones
Social Security
Shiman
Jones
Social Security District
Sherman
Bonham
Fannin County Electric Co-operative
Dampness Hurts Texas Crops As Weather Reverses
COLLEGE STATION Septem ber bowed out much of the disap pointment of many of the state's farmers just as it came in cool and wet. John E. Hutchison, director of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, said several days of good weather before it turned unfavorable but the period was too short. Showers and heavy rains across much of the state halted outdoor work and delayed harvests and seeding while ranges and pastures improved and livestock conditions remained good to excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
John E. Hutchison
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Hutchison
First National Bank of Bells Report of Condition Declared
Shirley Mullinix cashes a sworn statement declaring the bank's condition true and correct to best knowledge. Directors D D Whiting E C Whiting R B Dettro attest to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Mullinix
D. D. Whiting
E. C. Whiting
R. B. Dettro
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R. A. Vestal
Lola Scott
W. L. Hatfield
James McSpedden
Ed Martin
A. J. Badgett
Lucyle Sanders
Marion Felker
Lester Haile
D. W. Garland
J. R. Oliver
Sara Gillett
Texas State College For Women
Denton
Tcu-A&m
R. B. Cruse
Hickman
First Presbyterian Church
Edith Mae Sears
Truett Holloway
Clay Horton
C. B. Bryant III
Lucille Starr
Texoma
Texoma Savings Association of
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Veterans News
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Shurfine Coffee
Liquid Joy
S&h
Farley Gro
Mkt
Whitewright, Texas
Lucas
Anthony F. Lucas
Spindletop
Beaumont
Yale College
Lord Nelson
Cape of
Trafalgar
Spain
Napoleon
Harvard Col
Cape Cod
Mass
Lege
Massachusetts
Carl May
Denison
J. T. Follis
James Plant
Modesto, Calif
Leonard Jarvis and Son
J. A. Jarvis
N. L. Skaggs
William Chapman
Grand Prairie
D. C. Taylor
Euless
Nettie Taylor
Floyd Flowers and Sons
Bob Lemons
Ardmore
Okla
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Dorothy Hamilton
Cypress Drive
Richardson
J.D. McMillin
Loreen Hitt
Lubbock
R. E. Pierce
Route 1
Findley Haile
Mr. Haile
Harold McDaniel
Hardy Whiteley
Georgetown
Calvin Whiteley
Lyndal Pierson
Garland
Clifford Jarvis
W. M. Pierson
Bill Ireland
Arizona
Clyde Craig
Roswell
James Dixon
J. B. Dixon
Penny Marie Dixon
Savoy
Jack Hicks
Sherman and
Orval
Mrs. O. B
J. E. Dickerson
Melissa
John Vestal
James Ayres
Mark Ayres
Jack Ayres
Carrollton
Paul Cornelius
Aubrey Hansard
Kerrville
Elbert Hansard
Mamie Williams
Evie Annip
Bells
Hansard
D. M. Mooneyham
McKinney Hospital
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Ira Kirkpatrick
Guy Dillon
Durant
Bob Grant
R. E. Hickman
H. T. Atterberry
Glen Earnheart
R. R. Summers
May Badgett
A. T. Scott
Tahlequah
Waxahachie
Arlington
Ft. Worth
Tulsa
Kaufman
Irving
Howe
Farmersville
Whitewright
Ralph Wallace
Rufus Scott
Robert Cole
Sue Waldrop
Sulphur Springs
Cliff Cobb
Port Arthur
Floyd and
Paul Haliburton
C. C. Haliburton
Melvin Sims
Gene Clark
Bob Dunlap
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