First Settlement In Collin County
Pleasant Wilson rises in Throckmorton settlement on October 22, 1845 to hunt and salvage scarce powder. He recalls Garrett Fitzgeralds fire, notes prairie plots near the fort, and sees geese over Mallow’s Lake as Throckmorton Fork valley unfolds seven miles north of modern McKinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Wilson
Garrett Fitzgerald
Pleasant
Garrett
Pleas
Old Buckner
Throckmorton
Wilmoth
Collin County
Trinity
Throckmorton Settlement
McKinney
Bathing Beauties Ledger Echoes Off Beach
A father and son watch bathers pass by at the shore. The boy remarks on the swimmers dressed like babies with diapers and bibs seen low as if they might eat nothing, prompting a puzzled response.
Divorce Petition In Grayson County Texas
The caption cites Lela Irons suing Roscoe Irons for divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Citation requires a written answer by 10 AM on Monday October 6, 1952, before Judge of 15th District Court in Sherman. Issued August 18, 1952. case No. 59855. published August 28 and September 4 11 18, 1952.
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State of
Texas
Roscoe Irons
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Lela Irons
S. W. Earnest
Whitewright Sun
Veteran Q and A on GI policy renewals pensions and loans
A veteran asks about renewing or converting expiring GI term insurance with no grace period and must apply with premium. Another asks if age alone entitles a VA pension. eligibility requires permanent disability and low income, with age a consideration. A third asks about a $135 dependent allowance under Korean GI Bill. entitlement requires the spouse to be dependent. A fourth asks about a new GI loan after using World War II entitlement. answer: no under the new Korea era bill.
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WAC
Korea
Not Covered Insurance Agent Acknowledges Policy Return
A new widow learns her deceased husband failed to qualify for a straight life policy after an accident during a Saturday night fooling around. The exchange reveals gaps in coverage and raises questions about the policy status.
Exchange of Courtesies Ends in Punny Beat
It reads like a short humorous exchange where a guest compliments the evening and departs with a headache joke. The host counters with a dry reply that the headache has simply relocated. The wit hinges on a wordplay twist about the speaker's headache.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ray F. Hall
McKinney Examiner
R. Grady Bruce Mld
B.S
F.A.C.A
Greenville
Banking House
the First National Bank of
Whitewright, Texas
Federal Reserve Bank
U. S. Securities
Hopalong Cassidy
Cotton Bowl
Margaret Whiting
Bowl
Paul Lavalle
Band of America
Stephens & Bryant
Rha Hed
Rendon
Frigidaire
Ee Owe Reddy Kilowat
Community Public Service Company
Your Prierdiy Electric Company
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