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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1954

Page

3

Down Memory Lane and Nearby Happenings

A compilation of local notes from The Sun issues in 1919 to 1934 highlights changes in bank staff and town employment, marriages, deaths, and notable events in Whitewright Kentuckytown Ely Pilot Grove and nearby areas including bank resignations, new hires, marriages, and a fatal airplane crash.

Sheriff Sale Notice Denison land to settle tax lien

Grayson County Texas will auction on February 2 1954 between 2 and 4 PM at the courthouse door the property of Emma L Seay and Will Ray described as Lot 7 Block 8 Original Town Denison Grayson County Texas to satisfy a delinquent tax lien of 359 11 plus costs and interest with right of redemption and subject to law. Proceedings proceed under Sheriff G W Blanton and Deputy. Publication dates January 7 14 21 1954 in The Whitewright Sun.

District Court Grayson County Texas Emma L. Seay Will Ray Denison G. W. Blanton Lester Day Sherman Whitewright Sun

Man Leaves Dog Across Strait, Dog Returns

In Palms Calabro Sicily Rocco Galdo could not pay the dog tax, ferried the animal to Regio Calabria, and found it at his door dripping wet upon returning home. The dog had reportedly swum the 242 mile Strait of Messina, famed since ancient times for dangerous currents. Galdo then paid the tax.

Palms Calabro Sicily Rocco Galdo Regio Calabria Hessina Rocco

Scientists Seek Chemical Barricades to Halt Dental Decay

Dental researchers pursue anti enzyme protection to block acid formation by mouth bacteria. Tests point to sodium sauroyle sarcosinate and sodium dehydroacetate as promising additives in toothpaste, absorbing into the tooth film to protect enamel for hours.

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Father responsible for support of minor children after divorce

A divorced father must continue monthly child support even if the mother remarries. John Smith paid $100 monthly for two underage children, stopped after learning of Susan’s remarriage, and was later cited for failure to pay and charged with family desertion. His attorney faced tough questions over the legal duty and penalties.

John Smith Susan John

Law lesson warns reluctant fathers about child support

The article explains how a father remains liable for child support even after remarriage or non adoption by a stepfather. It highlights that partial payments do not satisfy the law and notes the 1951 adoption of the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act to enforce civil and criminal provisions against fleeing fathers.

Texas

Leopard Seeks Eye Exam After Zebra Marriage

A leopard visits an optometrist claiming night visions of spots when he returns home to his wife who is a zebra. The doctor questions the unusual union as the big cat seeks help for his sight.

College Return Sparks Inquiry About Lost Years

A terse exchange hints at a missing four year period as one person asks where the other has been while away at college studying medicine. The reply confirms attendance and suggests a long-awaited recovery or improvement may be connected to medical studies.

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