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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1959

Page

3

Dave Hawk Aims For Best Seller With Bass Fishing Guide

Outdoors writer Dave Hawk, a 1958 state bass champion and notable tournament competitor, releases a bass fishing book. He shares devices against swivels, favors long leaders and dark lines, explains rod choice, lure timing, and plant-life zones, and urges readers to think like fish while staying positive.

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Seven deaths and local incidents reported in Whitewright area

An obituary roundup notes J. L. Medearis 80 Samuel B. Jarvis 73 and 72 died at homes near town. Sheltering and injury items include W. F. Sanders hip fracture and Dorotha Wood arm breaks. Marital moves include Roy Hamilton and Pauline Bolding wed. Dan Hollingsworth and June DeGrush wed. Miss Jean Morrow and Lloyd Taylor wed.

J. L. Medearis W. J. Martin Samuel B. Jarvis Marvin Jarvis J. E. Rutledge W. H. King C. S. Carter Savoy Junie Cox Porter News Annie C. Batsell Sherman Whitewright W. F. Sanders Maggie Allison Sherman Hospital Dorotha Wood Jim Wallis McKinney Jim Hicks Roy Hamilton Dallas Pauline Bolding Trenton Dan Hollingsworth Oklahoma City June DeGrush Jean Morrow Ector Lloyd Taylor Ely Aubrey Mayes Orangeville News

Rural Justice and the Tehuacana Camp Tale

Mike Campbell recalls a Navarro County 1845 tale about Ethan Melton who guarded his corn from theft with a deadly log trap. He captured a young Indian and later released him after letting a germ transfer end the stealing. Later, a cousin found the Tehuacana camp empty and skeletal, suggesting a grim judgment. Cyclone winds have reached 200 to 300 mph.

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Characteristics of An American in a Minnesota paper

The piece discusses traits of Americans with a satirical tone, noting how an American pays 50 cents to park for a 30-cent sandwich and reacts strongly to public spending, reflecting on civic involvement and consumer habits.

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Wealthy man tests engagement with court threat

A rich suitor jokes about breaking off the engagement. His glamorous partner retorts that she would take the matter to court. The exchange captures a sharp, wry tone.

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