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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1955
Page
4
Mrs. Lillian Korzen, 43, seeks contempt ruling against estranged husband Michael over back support and home taxes while claiming stress from her diet battle. Her attorney cites her weight loss from 190 to 155 pounds as progress but she refuses to weigh in court.
An incident at Houston airport station reports a man rushing to a window and asking for a ticket. When asked where, he replied Anywhere, noting he has business all over. Airline staff confirmed the event.
Walter Hudson of Grand Bay caught a four foot sturgeon weighing over 14 pounds while sitting on his porch a quarter mile from the St John River. The fish crashed onto the porch, was subdued with a stick, and kept alive in a tub. an eagle may have grabbed it in flight, leaving small claw marks on the tail.
Mendon Massachusetts James F. Reilly 79 a St. Michael's Church caretaker said a passing woman offered a cure and gave him an examination in the churchyard. He later told police the woman emptied his wallet of 180 dollars he had saved for the operation.
Texas Governor Allan Shivers a Democrat said he would not back Adlai Stevenson for president in 1956. He opposed any effort to nominate Stevenson and would not support him if he wins the nomination.
Mrs Flo Twigg of Houston recalls her rancher father's coffee method: two pounds of coffee per gallon of water, boil two hours, drop in a horseshoe and observe sinking to decide on another hour of boil. The Sun notes the odd method with humor.
A series of light anecdotes: a worker on a ladder jokes about stealing the ladder, a man-hater bride-to-be explains she will marry despite despising men, newlyweds on a train pretend long marriage, a husband jokes about luggage, and advice on choosing a husband contrasts single men versus married life.
Washington reports TV set production in the first six months of 1955 rose 35 percent from the same period in 1954. Radio output climbed over 44 percent. Total production reached 7,058,889 sets, with 3,828,793 TV sets and 4,? radios. Belgium and the Netherlands separated by treaties signed in 1839.
A compact collection of quirky lines notes and trivia referencing Oslo once called Christiania and the Mormon Church founding in 1830 by Joseph Smith in Fayette New Hampshire. The fragmentary items blend observations proverbs and historical tidbits.
A widow asks a young man to guess her age. He pauses then replies with a charming line about having several ideas, leaving the widow amused at the playful exchange.
A quoted remark weighs whether to judge someone by youth or by intellect. The line contrasts appearances with brains, suggesting social judgments about age and capability.
Mrs Macllhenny describes the Roberts reception as very stiff and formal. She notes Mrs Roberts was formal and Mr Roberts was stiff, reflecting the party's rigid social tone.
The desk sergeant frets over a week with no robberies drunken rowdy incidents or traffic arrests. A patrolman reassures with faith in human nature predicting something will happen soon.
A father asks the suitor about his livelihood and the young man quips that he takes orders from a boss who sits behind a desk, implying a subordinate role in the workplace. The exchange blends humor with a jab at ambition.
Rates listed for Grayson and Fannin counties with outside areas and foreign subscriptions. Includes policy note on corrections for erroneous reflections upon character or standing of any person, firm, or corporation.
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