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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1947
Page
2
A lighthearted collection of vignettes and quips from family life and social scenes. A diner waiter, a modest woman, a playful child and a newlywed couple share small moments of humor and human foibles in everyday settings.
A renowned artist created a likeness of the tycoon’s wife that displeased the wealthy patron. The public dispute centers on artistic interpretation and status within high society as tensions rise.
A setter pup suffers a swollen nose after a bee sting. A vet prescribes worn soda water bath to ease swelling and says the dog should be better by morning. The owner asks about aspirin, and the vet notes giving one may calm him while taking two could pose risk.
A lively brunette around 40 stood on the Virginia Beach boardwalk when a young man whistled admiringly at her. The encounter captures a sunlit coast moment amid seaside chatter and pedestrian activity.
A sailor ambles up with a jaunty cap and teases a grandmother. She warns him gently not to flirt, amused yet flattered. He persists, replying that she has big eyes, keeping the lighthearted mood intact.
Two commercial tourists reunite at the Union depot discussing their business shifts. One reveals he has taken an interest in the company this year, while the other notes the change in location. A fairy themed joke follows about a banker who lends money to be unseen.
A New York City delicatessen wall sign promises every kind of sandwich. A prankster asks for a whale sandwich. the waiter defers to the boss who quips that no whale will be cut up for one sandwich.
The State of Texas Grayson County with a judgment against W H Thompson and unknown heirs and Mrs W H Thompson for 44 75 on delinquent taxes is foreclosing its lien. The sale of Lots 7 and 8 Block 24 Sunny Side Addition Denison Texas by sheriff on May 6 1947 at the courthouse steps between 2 and 4 pm will proceed to satisfy the judgment. Proceeds apply to taxes costs and interest with right to redeem. Fred Prestage Sheriff and R T Oliver Deputy Sherman Texas March 21 1947 4A24
Dr Harold M Williams warns that spring brings swarms of house flies carrying typhoid dysentery and TB. Flies breed in manure and decay. cleaning stables twice weekly and sanitation are urged. A 5 percent DDT spray on interiors and exteriors can last four to six months indoors and two to three months outside.
Citation No 55506 commands Patricia M Parks to appear by 10 a m on May 12 1947 before the Grayson County District Court in Sherman Texas. Plaintiff Jack M Parks files for divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. petition filed March 26 1947. case no 55506. Clerk S V Earnest issues citation with deputy Nancy Drake.
Notice of Sheriff sale No 55285 in Grayson County Texas on the docket against J A Thompson unknown heirs and owners for eighty one dollars and forty five cents delinquent costs with six percent interest from judgment date plus court costs. Foreclosure of plaintiff lien and taxing units lien for taxes with apportionment to each tract. Describes Lot 6 Block 4 O T P to Gunter Grayson County Texas. Ralph T Oliver.
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