Marriages and deaths mark Whitewright notices
Down Memory Lane notes several marriages including Mr N M Phy of Stamford to Miss Frances Wilson and Rocky J McMillin to Miss Ethel McDonald near Ector. Obits include W R Pritchett dying in Napa and V Andrews marrying Dorothy Spindle. Also Lilley Dry Goods sale to E J Lilley and engagements news for Gladys Wilson to Paul Strader.
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Nonnie M. Phy
Stamford
Frances Wilson
Rocky J. McMillin
Ethel McDonald
Near Ector
W. R. Pritchett
Napa
Calif
Victor Andrews
Desdemonia
Dorothy Spindle
Tom A. King
Kansas City
Whitewright
Clirwool Folk
Amarillo
B. H. Thomson
Lilley Dry Goods Co
E. J. Lilley
Gladys Wilson
C. A. Wilson
Paul Strader
Chickasha
Oklo
Local Briefs Highlight Community Events and Accidents
Dr Bow suffers two broken ribs and bruises after an automobile crash on a Wednesday. The American Legion picnic runs July 12 13 14 and 15. Emma Blanton Teel daughter of Mrs Blanton of Whitewright dies at Electra Wednesday. A family reunion was held Tuesday at the Ford home in East Whitewright. J B Harrison plays baseball in the West Texas and New Mexico League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Bow
American Legion
Emma Blanton Teel
B. F. Blanton
Whitewright
Electra
H. J. Ford
East Whitewright
J. B. Harrison
West Texas
New Mexico
Prairie Dogs Fade From Great Plains Towns
National Geographic reports prairie dog towns have dwindled since turn of the century from vast Texas dogtowns covering 25 000 square miles and housing hundreds of millions of rodents to only a few remote colonies. The article details their social structure burrow layout alarm calls and surprising drought tolerance while noting extermination due to crop damage and cattle competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Great Plains
Texas
National Geographic Society
Colorado
Cynomys
Bride Rebels at Alabama Nuptials as Justice Questions Obedience
A bride confronts the officiant when asked about obedience, replying in anger Do you think I’m crazy The groom blurts I do and the ceremony lurches into chaos The Sun notes the bridal interruption and awkward exchange marking the wedding day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Justice-Of-The-Peace
U S Health Problem Tied to Protein Shortage in Children
Indiana pediatrician Dr. Harold D. Lynch warned at the AMA conference that millions of American children are overweight on insufficient protein, risking infections anemia and tooth decay. He blamed parental feeding choices and easy treats while noting rising castor oil use for paints and resins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Harold D. Lynch
Evansville
American Medical Association
Lynch
Norwegian seaweed meal gains buyers for animals and people
Norwegian exporters report a growing market for seaweed meal used in animal feed and human consumption. Improved supply and interest from processors push seaweed products into wider distribution.
Hillbilly quarrel and punchline parlor tale
A hillbilly is hauled into court after a phone booth altercation with a man over a phone. The judge asks for his side and the man explains the sequence ending with the insult about his gas and his girlfriend. A separate scene shows a wife and husband in a car with a motorcycle cop in pursuit. A first grade arithmetic joke ends with a boy’s morbid punchline about bags of apples.
Texan Seeks Alaska Status in Saloon Dare
A Texan, restless about living in the second largest state, travels to Alaska and seeks to become an Alaskan. The Last Chance Saloon bartender dares him to down whisky, make love to an Eskimo, and shoot a polar bear. The Texan completes the drink but returns asking where to find the Eskimo to shoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Last Chance
Minister Called to Rural Church and the Steeplechase Victory
A mild minister accepted a church in a horse country and led prayers for Lucy Gray for three weeks. On the fourth Sunday a deacon halted the prayers, revealing Lucy won the steeplechase the day before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Gray
Woman Hurries to Finest Beauty Shop Upon Husband’s Return
A married woman, resentful of doing her hair and clothes while richer sisters frequented top beauty and dress shops, rushes to the finest beauty salon when her husband’s ship arrives.
Tommy’s Toy Car Gift Reveals Harsh Truth
Little Tommy brings home an expensive toy car saying Johnny gave it after a favor. The favor was Tommy hitting Johnny on the head until he stopped, exposing a cruel exchange behind the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Johnny
Rescuer Helps Man in Water After Boat Incident
In a local harbor tale, Macpherson thanks the savior who pulled him from the water. The rescuer offers a quarter as thanks, but only a 50 cent piece remains. The rescuer urges another jump back into the water.
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Laddie
Macpherson
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. V. Rector
T. J. Yowell
Tom Bean
Mahurin Home Demonstration Club
W. T. Pritchett
Jack Diamond
Sam McMillin
Lubbock
W. T. Ross
the Sun
Irwin Caplan
The
Travelers Safety Service
U. S
Minneapolis
George
Grady Langford
Tom Bean, Texas
Chevrolet
A.M.A
Chevy
Nascar
Popular Science Magazine
Sports Cars Illustrated
Motor Trend Magazine
N.A.D.A
Automobile Manufacturers Association
National Association For Stock Car Advancesment and Research
National Automobile Dealers — Association
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