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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1953
Page
6
R H Stanley, Dallas district manager, says Texans buy about 3,000,000 pounds of snuff yearly. He notes East Texas farmers favor snuff, West Texas tastes differ, and refinery workers helped spur 1950 sales. Texans prefer dry snuff and avoid fancy snuff boxes.
A shower bath should start with a mix of hot and cold to skin temperature or warmer. After two to three minutes at that temperature, gradually reduce hot water until cool or cold water touches the skin. For those who cannot stand cold water, keep feet in warm water and then allow cold water to strike them. A light shock benefits the robust but may weaken the frail.
A father laments his son's poor marks then reveals concern not for grades but for perceived deception and the boy's outward brightness, suggesting he is hiding true ability behind a clever facade. The wife tries to soothe him as tension centers on honesty versus apparent talent.
A humorous classroom moment shows how fractions enter daily life as a teacher explains halves quarters and tenths with examples. A student jokes his father brought home a fifth and the family jokes about packing for spring vacation while the bank returns a check.
A heartbroken boy mourns a turtle presumed dead by the pond. The father plans a funeral with coffin and fence, but the turtle unexpectedly swims again. The boy then shockingly suggests killing the revived pet.
A minister told applicants he would pray over a generous church call. After two days his 15-year-old daughter answered a call from the candidate, revealing the pastor’s identity and prompting reconsideration of the proposed position.
Citation commands Marvin R. Gregory to answer Opal Lee Gregory in a divorce case filed July 24 1953 in the 15th District Court Grayson County Sherman Texas. The petition requests divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Deadline set for first Monday after 42 days from issue, with service window 90 days.
Letters testamentary were granted July 13 1953 by Grayson County Texas to Connie Cowan independent Executrix of the Estate of S E Cowan Deceased. Creditors must present claims within the legally prescribed period to Sadler Texas. Sun July 30 Aug 6 13 and 20 1953.
An employment office checked an applicant’s references. A former employer testified he worked four hours but claimed a long tenure, prompting a puzzled response about the two year misrepresentation.
A tourist jokes about hell at a Greek volcano and a guide quips about Americans. A new salesgirl pitches sachets to an old-fashioned matron who asks what a sachet is and worries about comfort, sparking light humor.
State of Texas seeks foreclosure on Lots 3 and 4 in Black B Rue's Subdivision Whitesboro Grayson County for delinquent ad valorem taxes. G W Craig unknown heirs and other claimants are defendants. suit filed August 17 1953 in Grayson County District Court 15th Judicial District file 60704.
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