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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1948
Page
7
A feature on personal improvement uses John Doe and his secretary to illustrate breaking minor habits. It advises defining the target habit, setting clear rules and penalties, and testing progress with honesty while avoiding self righteousness and gossip.
Announcement of the high school seniors performance of Strike Three a rollicking farce by Robert Ray will be staged in the school auditorium for one show. Directors praise the cast for its spontaneous humor and predict it will be the standout local theatre event in years.
Dr. William A. O'Brien outlines recovery from lung tuberculosis focusing on six months without coughing, six months of rest, and gradual return to activity. He notes bed rest initially, possible air insufflation to reduce lung movement, and a two year critical post discharge period with monthly exams and X rays.
The article explains that tuberculosis germs can remain alive in the lungs long after healing. It notes a long recovery period between three and six months and states a hard scar may form to lock in germs, preventing their escape under normal conditions.
Fragmentary text describes a system intended to help break a bad habit and improve school, business, and social life. No identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes are present in the readable portion.
In Minneapolis a report notes midlife life expectancy now about four years more than George Washington's age at 40. Advances focus on geriatrics aim to extend lifespans, with 40 year olds expected to reach 70 versus 66 in Washington's era. Child longevity has surged from 28 in the 1700s to 64 today.
A civil suit filed December 15 1947 in Grayson County seeks to quiet title to Lots 16 and 17 in Block 5 Dugansville now Bells. Plaintiff M W Waldrum claims ownership by five year adverse possession statutes and prays for judgment clearing any cloud from defendants including individuals and banks listed in the citation. The case number is 56178 with issuance December 16 1947. Judge and court are in Sherman Texas.
Editor Buford Davenport of the Abernathy Weekly Review wishes to publish an error free issue. Andy Jack Stricklin Sr. of the Terry County Herald says such perfection is impossible and notes readers notice misspellings and grammar slips, especially over years in Brownfield.
A brief classroom exchange frames a teacher asking about ignorance and Tommy defining it as not knowing anything until someone discovers it. The quip highlights a playful view of learning and awareness in a school setting.
A notice announces a sheriff sale in Grayson County Texas referencing case No 56024 with sale date and property description to be executed per legal order under state law. This brief outlines the sale action and jurisdiction by the sheriff.
Sheriff Fred Prestage schedules foreclosure auctions for December 22 1947 and February 3 1948 in Grayson County Texas to satisfy judgments for delinquent taxes against Josie F Milam et al and Charles Hayley. Auctions cover Lot 5 Block 5 Milam Heights Sherman and Lots 1 and 3 Block 5 Milam Heights Sherman with redemption rights acknowledged.
On the 1st day of December 1947 the State of Texas as Plaintiff and Grayson County along with intervening taxing units are on the docket under Sheriff sale number 56025.
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