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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1959
Page
8
The Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals hold dual ceremonies for their new home in the granite Courts Building in Austin. The $3 million structure caps a long effort dating to 1940 and reflects a broader move to modernize the state judiciary.
General Motors led national advertising in 1958 with 137.5 million dollars spent, ahead of Proctor & Gamble with 115.9 million. Ford fell from third to fifth with 87.9 million, while Chrysler dropped to 58.8 million. GM's 1.5 percent of sales for advertising contrasted with Ford at 2.1 and Chrysler at 2.7 percent.
James Ralph Shaw, 51, was released after authorities dropped charges that he tried to rob a Bank of America when intoxicated. He hammered the teller’s counter with a wine bottle, but police concluded he was too drunk to know what he was doing.
Arlington officials announce a $427000 expansion to the Home for Aged Masons. The project will nearly double beds from 40 to 88 and is funded by the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons with contributions from Texas Masonic bodies. The home sits north of U S Highway 80 in west Arlington.
The Daily Mail reports the Anglican Vicar of Watford left a wheelbarrow of apples outside his door with a sign Help yourself. He is now searching for the wheelbarrow. Also notice to Planters National Bank stockholders Whitewright Texas liquidation meeting Jan 12 1959 at 1 pm First National Bank Directors Room to elect directors.
Postmaster John L. Biggerstaff warns that Christmas mail volume will break records and peak next week. He urges patrons to mail all packages and cards immediately, use Air Mail for distant gifts, include zone numbers for big cities, and send out of town cards by first class with return addresses. Window service at Whitewright Post Office runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The text explains that after the Norman conquest of England in 1066 the ruling French class spoke French and named animals for food with French terms while Saxon servants used old names. Over time the French names stuck in common usage, giving us terms like mouton and boeuf instead of sheep and ox.
L. B. Burns, an expert automotive mechanic, is now in charge of the Whitewright Motor Company shop. Special offer on Genuine Ford Bonded Brake Shoes installed and adjusted by expert mechanic for 17.95 dollars including parts and labor. Also a floral message from Hannah's with Mrs H H Taylor reachable at the residence of Mrs Guy Hamilton, FO 4 2574.
A string of humor about medical misadventure and domestic quirks. A mother seeks help for her 21 year old thumb sucker, a hotel maid and detective scene provokes a rooftop view, a husband’s pill regimen ends in a blast, and a couple argues lightheartedly about gender and wit.
During a bank hold up all customers lay on the floor. An elderly woman in a light dress rose, noted her soiled clothes, and told a bank officer she is transferring her business. The officer replied that her savings are insured. She retorted that another bank might insure and keep floors swept.
The head of a branch of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals hires a new typist and spends an hour explaining the work. He tells her to ask questions, then she asks if it is all right to swat a fly.
A brief quip notes that an automobile saves nearly as much time as spent searching for parking. The line highlights the universal hassle of finding a spot and the efficiency of having a car when needed.
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