Obituaries and Community Notes From Whitewright Area
Obituaries include G W Moreland 73 of Tren ton, and B F Blanton with a 45 year masonry path. Local youths injured when a boy fell under a wagon. Marriages listed include Clyde Johnson and Frank W Miller, Mack Pierson and Jo W Bradley, Coy Neathery and Clifton Jones. Reunions and civic events noted with Pure Food Show opening and paving celebration on Oct 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Moreland
Trenton
Charlie Bill Mayo
A. J. Cates
B. F. Blanton
Lucile Giles
George Gattis
Alta Mae Vestal
W. T. Simmons
Homer May
Sam Montgomery
Clyde Johnson
C. P. Johnson
Whitewright
Frank W. Miller
Midland
Virgil Ford
Mack Pierson
Jo Willa Bradley
E. F. Jones
Bethel
O. G. Alexander
Presbyterian
Mark Montgomery
Whitewright Gin & Ice Co
Neil Henderson
Sulphur Springs
Lucile Myrick
Charles Byers
Tom Bean
Mabel Rector
T. L. Hopkins
Dallas
Coy Neathery
Clifton Jones
Pilot Grove
Cotton Ginned Totals in Grayson County Reach 17 078 Bales
Sealed county census figures show 17 078 bales of cotton had been ginned in Grayson County through October. Local ginner and agricultural officials report steady progress toward annual production goals.
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Grayson County
Bethel farm bought for sixty five an acre
M W Williams of Bethel purchases the Miss Dora Scales farm at 65 dollars per acre. T W Ayres Son advertise a long list of fall goods including 8c men s sex 10c brown domestic 59c bedspreads 39c all silk hose 1 98 ladies dresses 50c mens flannel shirts 77c etc. Elizabeth Ireland 83 dies at granddaughter s home. Ross Booher of Itasca and Margaret Booher of Ely wed. Billie Pitman of Trenton and Opal Head wed.
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the Sun
M. W. Williams
Bethel
Miss Dora Scales
T. W. Ayres & Son
Elizabeth Ireland
H. O. Miller
Ross Booher
Itasca
Margaret Booher
Ely
Billie Pitman
Trenton
Opal Head
Air pollution worries prompt Cleaner Air Week in Texas
Texas faces growing air pollution from industrial smoke auto exhaust and home burning. The State Health Department promotes Cleaner Air Week October 25 31 urging public action and local air abatement groups. Strong interest in teacher pay session and possible Governor Daniel bid for a third term also noted.
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Austin
Texas
State Health Department
London
Department
Daniel
Texas State Teachers Association
Democratic Executive Committee
Motorist Jokes Through the Ages From Col. Jackson to Modern Cars
An illustrated survey traces motoring humor from Col. H. Nelson Jackson’s legendary misdirection in 1903 to modern gags about women drivers, parking, and new car models. It recalls classic quips and a famous misreport about a stalled motorist and a push by a lady driver, noting how jokes reflect changing roads and riders.
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Texas
Col. H. Nelson Jackson
Col. Jackson
California
New York
Bennett Cerf
Cerf
Associated Press
Dinner guests fill miller Neb supper at Dr. Ramer home
Dr J C Ramer an elderly bachelor veterinarian hosted a free dinner for about 1000 customers neighbors and friends yesterday. He called it a hobby and said he likes to treat his friends this way. A cooking tip warns to avoid hurried white sauce by cooking slowly and stirring constantly for a glass smooth finish.
Veterans Affairs Q and A on pensions GI Bill and loans
A veteran asks if disability checks change under the new pension law and the reply confirms no for service connected compensation. The Q and A cover GI Bill course changes, eligibility for War Orphans schooling, and GI loan late payment penalties with lender guidance.
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Korea
Teacher 82 Returns to Work in Vandalia
Nellie Odell, 82, a great grandmother and former teacher with over 50 years in the profession, returns to Vandalia school to teach eighth graders on a half day basis. She believes staying active with youth keeps her young and cites Dr. Johnson on finding happiness through small studies.
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Vandalia
Mich
Nellie O'Dell
O'Dell
Vandalia School
Odell
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Donna E Rainey
In Grayson County Texas the estate of Donna E Rainey deceased has letters testamentary granted September 28 1959 Frances Lenore Rainey executrix requests creditors file claims per law by mailing to 606 East Pacific Sherman Texas The Whitewright Sun published notice on October 22 29 and November 5 12 1959.
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Donna E. Rainey
Grayson County
Texas
Frances Lenore Rainey
East
Pacific Street
Sherman
Whitewright Sun
Subscription Rates for Grayson and Fannin Counties
The Sun lists subscription prices with Grayson and Fannin Counties at two dollars and outside counties at two fifty. It notes foreign subscriptions at five dollars except for soldiers. The Sun describes its role as a service institution inviting news items and states editors decide what is news and may reject items deemed too old or promotional.
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Grayson
Fannin
Grayson and
the Sun
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
J. W. Edgar
Dr. Edgar
Texas Association of School Boards
R. C. Bushland
U. S. Department of Agriculture Animal Insect Laboratory
Kerrville
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
TSCRA
Dolph Briscoe
Norman Moser
Association
Dr. Johnson
the Whitewright Sun
T. Glenn Doss
Whitewright, Texas
Lokey Edwards
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