Down Memory Lane 1915 Local Notes On Texas Train Robbery
Horton and Cox sold City Meat Market to McFatridge Bros of Brookston. Katy Limited held up near Checotah Oklahoma, robbers opened two safes, train delayed two hours. Annie Dixon and Marguerite Montgomery hosted kitchen shower for Ruth Moore. H R Ryan announced birth of a boy. Mack Powell to Jefferson as relief operator. Grady Brown and Ina Thrasher wed. Dora Scales and Blanche Fain to Panama-Pacific Exposition. Over 100 Katy tickets sold to Fair attendees. Dyer & Jones advertised one cent sale. Hefner couple announce birth of a boy. Everheart couple greet a daughter. Sun refused $1000 ad from Dallas liquor house. Six parties on general election ballot: Democratic Republican Black-Tan Republican American Socialist Independent. Ferguson of Texas American party candidate for president. Thieves raided Thompson smokehouse taking a dozen jars of fruit. A Benham of Dallas and Cordie Gillett wed in city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton and Cox
McFatridge Bros
Brookston
Katy Limited
Checotah
Okla
Annie Dixon
Marguerite Montgomery
Ruth Moore
O. A. Hefner
Canaan
Marshall Everheart
The
Sun
Dallas
James E. Ferguson
Texas
H. F. Thompson
A. Benham
Cordie Gillett
Local businesses close Friday for Whitewright Celeste game
The Whitewright Sun reports that multiple business houses including Gordon Clothing Co. and Whitewright Lumber Co. will close Friday afternoon for the football game between Whitewright and Celeste High Schools. Also noted are two marriages on October 26 and October 23 with local families, plus a revival planned at the Presbyterian Church starting November 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Celeste
Gordon Clothing Co
Dyer & Jones
Hudson & Davis Co
Gordon Bros
Lloyd Moore
Davenport Variety Store
Manning & Clark
Mangrum_ Bros
Davidson & Barbee
Chambers Motor Co
Wilson Hardware Co
Pace Bros
Gillett Grain Co
Whitewright Lumber Co
Long’s Bakery
Cull Reeves
W. R. Cox
R. S. Morehead
City
Fleming & Stateville
Bow-Wright Drug Co
W. M. Cox
S. R. Park
Famous
W. J. Looney
W. T. Nicholson
P. J. Pierce & Sons
L. LaRoe & Co
Huffines & May
J. L. Kirkpatrick
J. H. Biggerstaff
J. M. Simmons
R. L. Johnson
J. W. McMurry
J. F. Lilley
The
Whitewright Sun
Mollie Everheart
Austin Stedham
Joe Everheart
Presbyterian Church
Jesse Wallace
Opal Coffman
Army Bans Gag Snow Christmas Cards for Overseas GIs
In hot climates like Guam and Saudi Arabia the Army and Air Force post exchanges will stock traditional holiday cards without snow scenes or humorous verses. Alice Gilhooley, who selects overseas cards, says snow imagery and jokes depress morale among service members abroad. Cards for Korea will come from Japan occupation allotments, with orders due by July 15 for overseas shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Army
Air Force
Guam
Saudi Arabia
Alice Gilhooley
Miss Gilhooley
Army and Air Force Exchange
Manhattan
Korea
Japan
Brunet
Inflation could hit penny postcard prices and postage
Postmaster General Jesse M. Donaldson, visiting for the 46th annual National Association of Postmasters convention in St Louis, says the Postal Service could avoid losses if penny postcards sell at two cents and circular mail rates rise by one cent. He urges rate hikes as a remedy to red ink.
Christmas Wishes Mix With Father’s Day Gloom
Miss Gilhooley reflects on holiday greetings with a sigh noting she feels puzzled by Christmas wishes in December. The quote captures a moment of personal humor and lingering sentiment about celebrations and family occasions.
Notice of Sheriff's Sale No 58184 Grayson County Texas
The state of Texas Grayson County sheriff announces a foreclosure sale on November 6 1950 at the Grayson County courthouse between 2 and 4 PM. Proceeds will satisfy a judgment of 65.33 dollars plus costs and interest against N H L Decker and wife for delinquent taxes on Lot 14 Block 1 College Park Denison. Sale subject to redemption and prior rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
State of
Texas
Grayson County
W. F. Crawford
W. B. Crawford
Said
Said County
Sherman
J. C. Buchanan
J.C. Buchanan
Marguerite Berry
Grayson
A. D
District Court
15Th Judicial District of Texas
N. H. L. Decker
N. H. L Decker
M. G. Dicken
Lester Day
Tex
Potato Calories and Public Budget Tone Note
A speaker argues that rises are needed to cut a 50 million dollar department deficit. He notes pennies spent on potatoes yield energy and minerals, stressing potatoes themselves are not fattening. butter gravy and cream drive calories.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Sun
John D. Rockefeller
S. H. Montgomery Agency
W. E. Laroe
the Whitewright
Prin
Charleston Gazette
Tropics
G. C. Stateville
Reddy
Atom
Community Public Service Company
Your Friendly Electric Company
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