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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1969
Page
2
The Whitewright community mourns the death of young officer Jimmy Ichfield who died in Vietnam after a lifetime of hard work and study. Friends and family remember his dedication to education and duty, noting his willingness to serve at any hour and his quiet resolve to protect others.
The text notes the variability of natural cannabis and the lack of understanding about its effects on thinking concentration and perception. It highlights that uniform studies are hard and that the first pure tetrahydrocannabinol is now available, enabling precise measurement of short term and long term effects.
The Sun urges Whitewright voters to participate in city and school elections. With three candidates for three city seats and five candidates for two school board vacancies, the paper urges studying candidates and voting Saturday at Fireman's Hall from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It argues any two school board winners will add capable members and stresses selecting those best representing residents' convictions.
A humorous reminiscence by Mr. Boyd Pierce about hospital life. He recalls wearing shoes and socks in bed causing chaos with nurses and doctors who insist on strict rules. The tale ends with him recovering and longing to be sick again for the memories.
The family expresses gratitude for sympathy and prayers and thanks Dr Geers and the nurses at the Whitewright nursing home for their care.
Pau Stephens underwent surgery on Wednesday and is reported to be doing fine. He is expected to be discharged to home from Community Hospital Room 178 sometime next week. Mrs. J W Gunter remains a patient at Sherman Community Hospital.
A dense montage of 1969 Texas court citations orders and notices. It lists defendants including Jessie Lee Bishop J.J. Fairbanks and others with unknown addresses, demands appearance by 5 May 1969, and details land dispute and divorce actions in Grayson County courts. It also includes an estate administration notice for Frances Gregory Johnson with claims against the estate due by 1969.
A letter from Vernon Beckham District 31 Grayson County Denison Texas compliments the Whitewright Sun for covering local news and offering to assist the paper, noting a weekly paper is a town’s asset and inviting further contact.
L. A. Derebery sues for title and possession of Lot One in Block Six of South Highland Addition in Denison Grayson County Texas. The petition names many unknowns and spouses as defendants and sets a May 5 1969 deadline for service. Case No 74895 filed March 20 1969 in Grayson County District Court Sherman Texas.
A collage of classified items includes houses for sale or under construction in Highland Park and Locust Street, a W Main Street home, and land parcels near Trenton and Whitewright. Also offered are picture framing, home appliances, plants and flowers, insurance services, garage sale details, rental hospital beds under Medicare, and a flood of local contact numbers.
Classified notices list places selling products and services. Readers are directed to contact shops such as Farley Grocery Williams Grocery Walker Pharmacy Miriam's Beauty Salon and others for cosmetics hardware and home goods.
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