Texas and Annexation 1845 United States merge ceremony
The article reviews the 1845 Texas annexation process from congress approval to statehood. It covers the July fourth convention, the ratification of the Texas constitution, and the formal transfer of government to Governor Henderson, closing with President Jones’ tribute and the Lone Star flag exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Republic of Texas
United States
Congress of the
Tyler
Andrew Jackson Donelson
Anson Jones
Texas Congress
Austin
Congress
Congress of the United States
Union
Jones
J. Pickney Henderson
Lone Star of
Lone Star
Man's Gifts by Edgar A. Guest
Poem reflects on human purpose beyond labor and appetite. It credits God with gifts of dream thought prayer and beauty of nature. It asserts that humans are made to pursue high goals discern truth endure pain and accomplish great works.
Ranging Bits and a 1945 Texas Divorce Notice
A collage of jokes and an 1945 Texas court citation opens with humor about reporters and stockholders. The State of Texas credits Ollie Kate Blair with a divorce petition against Arthur D. Blair, set for November 26 1945.
Tail Winds Joke Teases With Coin Trick
A kindergarten teacher tests students with a 50-cent piece asking what it is. The boy in the front row answers tails, delivering a quick witty moment. The note ends with a playful jab about jokes and a signature Tail Winds.
Sheriff's Sale No 53605 Grayson County Texas
By order of sale issued September 18 1945 in a suit No 53605 the State of Texas intervener City of Van Alstyne secured a judgment in the Fifteenth District Court Grayson County against Andy Totten R O Douglas Nettie Goodner Lula Andrews Lula Totten and Lula Smith for 278.34 taxes interest penalty and costs.
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State of Texas
Grayson
Fifteenth District Court
Grayson County
Texas
A. D
van Alstyne
15Th District Court
Andy Totten
R. O. Douglas
Nettie Goodner
Lula Andrews
Lula
Sheriff Sale Notice of Grayson County Judgment
The Sheriff will sell the defendants rights to E Block 20 East Colored Addition Van Alstyne Grayson County Texas on the first Tuesday in November 1945 between 2 and 4 PM at the Courthouse door Sherman to satisfy a September 18 1945 judgment plus interest costs and penalties. Redemption allowed for two years from sale with taxes and other rights reserved. G P Gafford Sheriff M G Dicken Deputy. 4NovL
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Fifteenth District Court
Grayson County
A. D
Court House
Grayson
Sherman
State of
Texas
Towit
van Alstyne
Bowen
G. P. Gafford
M. G. Dicken
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The
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Graham Wu
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Evern
BY Graham Hunter
Edgar A. Guest
Whitewright Lumber Co
Kingston Drug Store
Denison
Rexall
Svll
Henry Lewis Bottomley
Old Bottomley
Old Remus
Ollie Kate Blair
District Court of
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Nancy Drake
Darky
Camp Cullen
Calif
Washington
Cpn Ren Supreme
R. P. Childress
Jerry Boren Studio
West Lamar
L. LaRoe & Co
Orendufff’s
Orenduft’s
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