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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1948
Page
3
A guide explains who qualifies as a veteran for VA laws and how widow pensions may be renewed after remarriage. It covers death benefits for a spouse and child, proof required for illegitimate child claims, and whether a child in the widow's custody must file separately.
Washington officials outline a two month path from civilian to soldier under a revived draft. Col. Daniel O. Omer says registrations would begin 30 days after enactment and federal to state offices would start inducting men two months after approval.
A pessimist states there is no truly honest man in the world. The optimist replies that no one can know all of the world, but one may know himself.
The United States Attorney General plans to file in the Supreme Court to erase Texas tidelands from the annexation treaty. A ruling could force Texas to cede public lands and end royalties from oil, threatening state school funding. The piece notes hopes Congress will pass a quit claim bill despite possible presidential vetoes.
Dalton Fanning, 15, shot off his big toe with a rifle to impress Tina Gumm, also 15, in Wichita Kansas. He went to the hospital alone but then fled. Sheriff Bob Gray ordered a guard to supervise the youth as he resisted treatment.
Citation No. 56280 directs Minnie May Conner to appear by 10 A M on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance for Woodrow W. Conner's divorce petition filed February 5 1948. Hearing before the District Court in Sherman Texas on May 3 1948. Court clerk S V Earnest. deputy Nancy Drake.
Public notice of tax delinquency and foreclosure actions against properties in Grayson County. The State of Texas seeks payment of taxes plus interest and costs on two properties in Whitewright, with court dates set for May 17, 1948, and the involvement of City of Whitewright and Whitewright Independent School District. Named defendants include Nettie Bogar and others, with unknown heirs and representatives listed.
The State of Texas issues citation to the unknown heirs and legal representatives of multiple deceased individuals including Riley E Butridge, R E Butridge, James D Frazer, William W Thompson, J A Potts, James A Potts and Sarah V Potts for legal proceedings. The document lists their potential heirs and representatives in a probate or related matter. The exact action and court details are partially cut off.
Plaintiffs Simmie Anderson J N Anderson Marie Tucker Otto Tucker and Herman Wallis sue to quiet title and remove cloud on Lots 1 and 2 in Block 7 Potts Second Addition Pottsboro Texas described as part of J A Potts survey granted by patent 224 Vol 5 Abstract 986. Action seeks damages and costs totaling 1000 dollars with restitution and trespass to try title. Court citation set for May 17 1948 before the Fifteenth Judicial District Court in Sherman Texas.
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