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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1961
Page
3
Comptroller Robert S. Calvert explains the new 2 percent sales tax rules on food and meals. The ruling details exemptions for food consumed at home while meals in restaurants and cafeterias are taxed, with specifics on compositions, premiums, packaging, and on premise versus off premise service.
A pasted collection of quips reflecting wartime manners and civilian life. Jokes range from a date with a charming woman to Salvation Army humor and officers in training. Snippets include an elderly Scotsman, a mother with shopping, and memory of three officers with different ranks and backgrounds.
Three World War II veterans share quiet recollections at a local bar while passing the time. They recall battles, comrades, and the home front with pauses for a drink and a smile.
The County Court of Grayson County Texas granted Letters Testamentary to Ruth Tate Norwood Executrix on August 16 1961. All persons with claims against the estate must present them by law to Ruth Tate Norwood care of attorney R C Slagle Jr P O Box 318 Sherman Texas.
Legal notice states original letters testamentary issued August 3 1961 by Grayson County Court Texas for the estate of Robert S Reed deceased. Creditors must present claims within legally prescribed period by mailing to Katherine Reed 535 East Sears Street Denison Texas. Executrix Catherine Reed signed the notice dated Sun August 10 17 24 and 31 1961.
A cheeky exchange shows a nose wart and a teen romance obstacle. A little brother answers his sister’s phone and overhears a blunt remark about grooming and nylons, revealing comic family dynamics and social humor. The husband and wife exchange a quip about the count of great people in the country.
A newlywed wife of three months tells relatives she did not know her husband drank until one night he returned home sober, prompting questions about her marriage.
Notice states that letters testamentary were issued March 28 1961 by Grayson County Texas to Roy D. Johnson as Independent Executor. Creditors must present claims by mailing to 1220 South Crockett Sherman Texas. Publication dates are August 24 31 and September 7 14 1961.
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