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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1948
Page
4
The column ponders Uncle Ben a wealthy 76 year old who marries a 60 year old instead of a younger woman. It notes his apparent good mind aside from the choice and wonders why he would wed beneath his fortune. It adds humor about aging and money.
The saying urges a daughter to cultivate wit and charm to attract more than just older suitors. It reflects social norms valuing intellect alongside appearance for marriage prospects.
Anderson Indiana Post Master Ira Davis orders new points placed in all pen holders each morning to address jokes about poor writing quality of post office pens as the year 2000 arrives.
A veteran Fort Worth detective Howerton remembers old cases and the temptation to write a crime book about older mysteries. He recalls the golden era of sport and Charlie Paddock, famed in the 1920s as the world’s fastest human on the 100 and 220 yard sprints.
Runners came close in a tight race with Paddock finishing just ahead of his rival. Dallas pride is shown by a tall building bearing an oil company emblem of two flying red horses, intended to settle the joke that Dallas is a one-horse town.
A veteran questioned discharge papers, employment at VA hospitals, reinstating life insurance, and forced hospitalization. The guidance states a certificate in lieu of lost discharge can be issued on written application, job applications go to the hospital personnel officer, reinstatement of insurance is possible until July 31, 1948 with premiums, and VA cannot force hospitalization or treatment on a veteran.
Actor Allen Jenkins, 47, is exonerated today in Hollywood after a bizarre case involving his cat. The ruling clears Jenkins of all charges related to the incident.
Public citation to all interested in Ira G Bell’s estate in Grayson County Texas. Administrator M E Blackwall filed Feb 17 1948 for final settlement in County Court Sherman hearing Mar 1 1948 at 10 am. Readers must appear to contest and be cited on return.
Jenkins stands before a nine woman three man jury facing drunken driving charges. He claims Smiley was driving and he merely rode along. Jenkins says he will take the rap for Smiley as Smiley stays home nervous and tongue tied, a rare jail visit for the "good cat."
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized 96 railroads to raise basic passenger coach fares by 13.63 percent. The approval covers 85 lines operating west of the Mississippi and 11 in the South.
Rail commission plans a five day notice to the public for fare hikes. One way coach rates may increase from 2.2 to 2.5 cents per mile with a proportional rise in roundtrip fares and the minimum fare could go from 10 to 15 cents. Western lines expect $21 million more yearly, Southern roads $4.2 million. Amphibian tanks earlier used by U. S. Marines in 1924.
One of the first signs of a sluggish liver and gall bladder is the yellow tinge of the skin and the blue feeling of the patient. Eating four small meals daily and avoiding pastry are recommended steps.
Bonham Texas store offers a new General Electric washing machine. Also features a good used piano and an electric refrigerator. Includes bed and living room suites and other used items.
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