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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1961
Page
4
State Health Department entomologists say Texas has a long chigger season with many itchy residents. The guide advises effective repellents containing specific chemicals, thorough skin coverage, post exposure baths, germicidal soap, antiseptics for welts, and quick soapy baths within an hour to reduce bites and itching.
Vestal B. Hughes, chosen juror in a murder trial, parked outside the courthouse and found his car ticketed twice for overtime parking while in court. He learns his wife Mayme Hughes, a park aidette, issued the tickets, though she claims they never pass up red meters.
A historical vignette recalls how Abraham Lincoln discredited a key eyewitness by proving no moon was visible when the crime occurred, illustrating early courtroom tactics of testing witness reliability. It ends with a Roosevelt quote praising heroism and honor.
From The Sun August 21 1941 Miss Sybil Davenport leaves Friday for Washington D C to take a job with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Also notes Claiee Billner and Gran volee Hansard wed Saturday and a new coal house sidles beside the Katy tracks bought by Donigan Gin for seven cents a pound. Whitewright merchants present Mr Mears with a $25 premium. Grover Gillett plans moving family to a 320 acre farm in Lubbock County. A son born to Mr and Mrs Hubert Taylor on August 11.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Gibson northeast of town last week. Altha Mae Vestal, W. T. Simmons, Mrs. Gilliam Lindsey, Miss Lucile Giles and Mrs. W. C. Cook were on the B Y P U program. O J Mears northeast of town brought in the first bale of 1931 cot-
The Fourth Sunday Singing Convention will be held at West Shady Grove Baptist Church on Sunday at 2 p m with Robert Burgess conducting. Also notes Sanibel Island is named for Queen Isabella of Spain and a township measures 36 square miles.
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