Whitewright Bank Deposits Lead In Quiet Week
The two banks of Whitewright held combined deposits of 623220.20 as of Oct 7. Local couples wed with Miss Mabel Everheart to Ira L. Kirkpatrick and Miss Mamie Lou McMurry to William Rollie Duggan in home ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
S. H. Murphy
Black Land
J. D. Richey
Hayter
East Whitewright
W. B. Hestand
Mabel Everheart
Ira L. Kirkpatrick
J. E. Everheart
Mamie Lou McMurry
William Rollie Duggan
Myra
W. J. McMurry
Ector
Whitewright News Briefs Show Local Business and Happenings
L. T. Garland opens a meat market in Whitewright. Elizabeth Meadow dies in a Sherman hospital. Joe Johnson broadcasts World Series reports by wireless from his South Bend home via Dallas. Eva Horton and Elgie Fields wed at Rev. Teague’s home. Rev J C Julien dies near Whitewright. M E Powell announces the birth of a son on the 12th. Whitewright High School elects officers Jack Spindle president Lilian Neathery secretary Treas Willis Simmons poet Ruth Montgomery reporter. Vera Kirkpatrick and R E Hickman wed at Kirkpatrick home. T H Lively ad: Extra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T
Chick) Garland
Whitewright
Elizabeth Meadow
Bells
Sherman Hospital
Joe Johnson
South Bend
Dallas
Eva Horton
Elgie Fields
I. E. Teague
J. C. Julien
Howe
Julien
M. E. Powell
Whitewright High School
Jack Spindle
Lillian Neathery
Willis Simmons
Ruth Montgomery
Vera Kirkpatrick
R. E. Hickman
Ada Ford Weds W D Hodges at Red River Valley Fair
In a solemn ceremony at the stadium in Sherman lasting about an hour a group of 5000 attended the wedding of Ada Ford to W D Hodges with Dr T A Wharton officiating. Nearby, deaths of John Todd and a Baylor Hospital injury case were reported. The Kentuckytown exhibit won third and a $60 prize. The Kantagree Bridge Club met and Mrs B H Thomson with son Has kell announced a move to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Ford
W. D. Hodges
Red River Valley Fair
Sherman
T. A. Wharton
Sherman First Presbyterian Church
Lee Galyon
Charley Galyon
Baylor Hospital
Dallas
Draft evader cites army violence in brief case
Chester Williams Jr., 22, from Dallas, explains to a U S commissioner that he failed to report for induction because he believes the army is too dangerous and that too many people are being killed. He says he does not like violence.
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Dallas
Chester Williams Jr
U. S
Care Needed In Food Handling Advisory
Dr Geo W Cox state health officer warns outbreaks show need for careful handling and refrigeration of foods prepared in advance. Cook thoroughly, keep under 50 degrees, and use ice for foods not served immediately. Avoid high risk items and ensure dairy comes from approved sources.
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Austin
Geo. W., Cox
Land dispute notice in Grayson County Texas
Citation directs Barney Webb and heirs to appear by 10 am on November 12, 1951 in Grayson County District Court Sherman. Plaintiff R. L. Hall alleges ownership of a 50 by 150 foot parcel in Chaffin Addition, claims unlawful entry and dispossession on January 2, 1951. Case file No. 59211. Clerk S V Earnest issued September 26, 1951.
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State of Texas
Barney Webb
Sallie Webb
John Henson
Marguerite Henson
A. D
District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
R. L. Hall
Chaffin
William A. Wheeler
J. H. Chaffin
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Texas Sets Single Thanksgiving Day for 1952
Governor Allan Shivers announced Texas will observe Thanksgiving on November 22 the fourth Thursday, aligning with the national date. This ends the double Thanksgiving practice, as the law will make the last Thursday rule effective from 1952, while universities may still hold the Turkey Day game a week later.
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Austin
Texas
Allan Shivers
University of Texas
College Station
Navy
Shivers
U S Public Holds Record Defense Bonds Outstanding
The Treasury reported a new peak of defense bonds outstanding at 34.566 billion dollars on October 1, higher than the July 1950 record. The drive began September 3 and ends October 27, with fewer bonds cashed in last month than in 17 months.
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Washington
Treasury
Notice of Execution Sale in Grayson County Texas
Sheriff G W Blanton announces sale of 64 acre tract near Whitewright on November 6 1951 to satisfy an execution from the 15th Judicial District Court in favor of R L Hall against Wilburn Carr. The land is described by metes and bounds and tied to the Judge Carr place. Also included is a 1951 ownership statement for The Whitewright Sun showing T G Doss as publisher editor and owner with 1183 average copies.
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State of
Texas
Grayson
15Th Judicial District Court
Grayson County
R. L. Hall
Wilburn Carr
State of Texas
Towit
C. A. Carpenter Survey
Everheart
Spring Branch
James King
J. T. Hicks
Judge Carr
K. D. Kidd
J. W. Bailey
Whitewright
Court House
Sherman
G. W. Blanton
H. C. McElroy
Whitewright Sun
Congress
T. G. Doss
Iown
Mortages
Capitola Doss
Money Available To Build Homes Locally
Wilson Kaiser of the Public Affairs Committee cautions that mortgage money shortages are fading as funds from mortgage payments and higher savings restore lending. He notes Congress permits smaller downpayments on affordable homes and defense agencies will not curb small to mid sized housing, with self certification under NPA rules easing steel and copper use for modest homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Wilson Kaiser
National Retail Lumber Dealers Association
Grayson County
Kaiser
Congress
Washington
National Production Authority
Obstructing Justice Driver Quips Name To Officer
A driver pulled over for speeding responds with a comical full name. The officer pockets the ticket pad and warns not to be caught again.
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Aluicious Gloustershire Merko=witzskyvitch
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United States
California
Moaern
Whitewright Lumber Co
First National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
U.S
Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
Dixie
Pascal Farley
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