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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1945
Page
3
In Dallas the Texas Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association warns drivers of slow tire leaks from faulty valves or small punctures. It urges valve checks, caps, and possible tire remounting to patch tubes and inspect casings, noting a rising civilian tire demand and wartime rubber shortages that will worsen the tire situation.
The government will cover at least a year of schooling for nearly any veteran of this war, including men and women, officers or enlisted. All ranks qualify, with some able to obtain up to four years at Uncle Sam’s expense. A minimum of three years service is required, plus 90 days since September 16, 1940, and an honorable discharge. If discharged be-
The text explains education benefits for service incurrence before 90 days served. It covers paid tuition library infirmary laboratory and similar fees plus books and supplies. Living costs are not paid. monthly stipends of 50 or 75 dollars dependents. Application window is two years after discharge or war end.
A Kentucky rookie meets a brisk second lieutenant who lectures on saluting. The rookie replies with humor about car ry and manners. A kitchen green cook is blamed for chicken salad. A riddle cites the letter M. Liz hurries at an air raid siren. Teeth forgotten, a gibe about dropping sandwiches follows. Two girls discuss the devil Santa and a moron jokes about dying with boots.
Deputy Sheriff John Wildenthal recounts an O. Henry themed Cotulla anecdote about Will Rogers in 1906. Rogers admired Cotulla as a settleable town and recalled a land dispute ending in a friendly handshake after a wild West show. Also includes rangeland terms and lingo from bulldogging lore.
A traveling fire insurance salesman explains a policy to a native who, after listening, asks if he can remove household furnishings before the house is set on fire. The request highlights the humorous clash between salesman detail and rustic practicality.
Walter Pitkin recalls a Southern town visit by the President with his retinue. A field hand questions and learns the crowd, the police, and the President pass by, ending with a puzzled inquiry about what was done.
Coal dale Pa. Ignatz Scienavage janitor at Coal dale Borough Hall had the flag lowered to half staff whenever a Coaldale boy died in action. He did so Monday for his son Sgt. Edward Scienavage killed in Germany December 13.
Citation issued in case No 52979 directs Albert Whitley to appear by 10 AM February 19 1945 before the District Court in Sherman Texas. Plaintiff Ethel Whitley seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. petition filed August 16 1944. issued January 4 1945 by Clerk S V Earnest with Deputy Nancy Drake.
Citation issued February 19 1945 sets 10 am deadline before the District Court in Sherman Texas for a divorce suit filed January 5 1945 by M F Wright plaintiff against F A Wright defendant. Court hearing at Grayson County Courthouse details docket 53267.
A humor strip style exchange shows a salesman misled by a small boy who reveals he does not live there. A physician bluntly informs a gravely ill patient and the patient requests another doctor for company.
The head chef at the restaurant explains after the staff finally identified what happened to the disappearing pieces of chicken. A humorous note suggests the inexperienced cook might be involved in the odd disappearance.
An inebriated man leaning on a lamp post is warned by a police officer to go home. He asks the time and learns it is 6 o'clock in the morning. The exchange ends with a quip about paying $5 for a punch.
A mountaineer visits a doctor asking for help patching his son-in-law s ear after he admitted he shot a hole in it yesterday. The doctor severely reprimands the incident.
The mountaineer joked that the man in question was not his son-in-law yesterday, offering a lighthearted remark on family ties.
A girl arrives at work with two officer silver bars on her sweater. A colleague asks if her boyfriend is a captain. She replies no and that she has two lieutenants.
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