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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1947
Page
2
A string of light jokes and quips feature a boastful art collector, a golf loving fiancé delaying his wedding, an echoing inn tour, a school day report by a six year old, a California teacher misnaming Whittier, English political humor, a slang question about ambition, a gentleman’s definition, and a blunt employer remark to a blonde job applicant.
A dog and his owner walk in opposite directions with the dog eager and fast while the owner moves slower and westward. The playful dispute centers on who guides whom in this lighthearted stroll.
A four year old Donald marvels at dripping icicles on the eaves and yells that winter is defrosting. His mother and a wife discuss fenders and practicality in a light domestic moment.
A satirical reflection on men’s misread signals and conflicting expectations. It argues that men misinterpret actions from smiles to affection, labeling responses as flirtation, reserve, or cheapness. The piece laments men’s inability to understand women and their contradictory desires.
Robert asks his mother to go out and play with Johnny Brown. The mother forbids the boy and states she does not like him. Robert considers then asks to fight him, prompting a moral subtext about conflict and disobedience.
Washington officials outlined a shift in losses to gains on surplus potatoes. The agriculture department reports 32 million bushels bought for 42 million dollars, sold for about 10 million to starch makers and liquor distillers. Whisky tax revenues are expected to total at least 240 million dollars, turning a 208 million dollar profit.
Chicago Miss Helen Kelly, 60, faced Municipal Court over an eviction for keeping 11 cats. She asked to keep two, promising to warn them against breeding. Judge N J Bonelli postponed the case to April 21 amid skepticism. Nearby report notes nearly all European oysters contain copper and taste coppery.
The Guardian Anna Louise Johnson filed in Grayson County Texas on April 21 1947 her account for final settlement of Corine Smith estate numbered 8798 in County Court seeking approval. Publication required in a Grayson County newspaper for at least ten days before return day.
Court declares a final settlement hearing for Corine Smith Non Compos Mentis on Monday May 5 1947 at 10 a m in Sherman at the County Courthouse. Citations are issued to all interested parties to appear and contest the account with return of service. Witness J C Buchanan Clerk and Iva Medlin Deputy.
Citation directs A H Davis and unknown heirs and others to appear before the Grayson County District Court in Sherman Texas by 10 am on Monday May 5 1947 to answer plaintiff J C Konioth in suit No 55487 alleging lawful ownership in fee simple of a parcel of land with details in the petition filed March 19 1947.
In Sherman Texas Grayson County the plaintiff claims title and possession to a 25 by 150 foot parcel in Lot Six Block Twenty four OTP Sherman described by metes and bounds. The suit notes the claim under Texas ten five and twenty five year statute and is dated March 19 1947 with S V Earnest clerk and Nancy Drake deputy.
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