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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1947
Page
3
A doctor explains that many so called ptomaine poisonings are food infections from germs. Warm weather boosts bacterial growth making infections more common in summer. Transmission often comes from meat hashes salads custards and dairy prepared hours earlier or from raw milk. Heat kills germs. pasteurized refrigerated milk is safe. Wash hands cook thoroughly and keep perishables chilled.
Food infections rise in summer when foods are brought into the house rinsed in water and placed in the refrigerator. The refrigerator must be kept at a constant temperature to prevent contamination.
Sheriff Fred Prestage released his July report noting 78 arrests, led by 21 drunks. DWI nine, disturbances seven, aggravated assault six, plus varied offenses including liquor law violations and theft. Property stolen valued at 1296 dollars with 625 recovered. 31 calls and 103 civil processes. fees paid 617.19 and fines totaling 3209.09.
The Civil Service Commission announces examinations for Clerk CAF-5 and CAF-6 with salaries from 2641 to 3021 dollars yearly. Jobs in various Federal agencies across Texas. obtain application forms at any first or second class post office or from the Regional Director, 14th U.S. Civil Service Region, 210 South Harwood Street, Dallas.
Citation No 55763 directs Mattie Mae Hume to appear by 10 AM on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, being September 1, 1947, before the Grayson County District Court in Sherman Texas. Plaintiff W R Hume filed July 17 1947 seeking divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Issued July 17 1947 by S V Earnest district judge with deputy Iva Davidson seal.
A reader asks about forgiveness and another about Balaam s ass being alive after death The Voice counters with biblical references in a Q A format The piece also includes a legal notice from Grayson County Texas 1947 naming multiple defendants and property descriptions in a tax foreclosure action
UT officials announced rent increases in several dormitories for the fall. Three men’s dorms rise from 56.50 to 64.50 per semester, Littlefield from 60 to 70, Andrews and Carothers from 65 to 75. Girls’ board set at 52.50 per month. Wiping spills promptly helps prevent falls.
Citation No 55783 directs John H Payne Eliza C Payne and Lone Star Gas Co and all lien holders to plead in a 1947 suit over delinquent taxes on 32 acres in Grayson County. First Tract begins near Mahuron survey with bounds around five acre Evans tract and 44 percent acres deeded by C E...
A polite notice requests readers to mention guests and visits in The Sun. It encourages sending any item to be shared, framing it as a courtesy to the paper and readers.
Legal description details several tracts in Grayson County Texas. Harvey and C P Fox transfer to J M Evans via deed in Vol 63 page 501, with subsequent metes and bounds across four more tracts totaling 32 acres. Additional tracts reference partitions, surveys by Mahuron and Bragg, and lines through Garrett, McSwain, and Caruthers surveys, concluding with a 34 acre portion and boundaries tracing east, west, and north lines across multiple stake markers and natural landmarks.
The document records the conveyance of 34 acres set apart to Payne and his wife in a partition of the Caruthers survey between Payne and L B Moore totaling 403.15 dollars, with all interest penalties and costs allowed by law. Texas Grayson County on the 26th day of July, A D 1947. S V Earnest Clerk of the District Court Grayson County Texas By
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