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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1955
Page
4
Texas lawmakers passed a jury duty law allowing women to serve with men and forbidding alcohol for jurors. The bill lists numerous exemptions for women but lets courts excuse any for good cause. It also changes deputy oversight rules to keep male and female jurors in separate housing with different facilities.
When you are sick see your doctor but when you are well it pays to stay healthy. Heed nature’s warnings and check illnesses before they become serious. A minor treatment at first sign of sickness saves misery and time and money. Take inventory of your medicine cabinet now.
Hoyt Hagin Taylor a longtime Texarkana lawyer and politician leaves Bowie County after 43 years of public service. He came to Texarkana in 1912, served as county attorney and assistant county attorney, and recalls murder cases and a lynching incident. He plans to practice law in Whitewright and will open an office over the First National Bank.
A motorist stranded in a small village asks a mechanic about amusements. The motion picture theater is closed and the billiard hall is under repair, but a freshman home from college at the drug store provides unexpected company and light relief.
A collage of classified lines lists items for sale and trade requests. Entries include a 1951 Chevrolet, home furnishings, farm trade offers, multiple houses for sale in Dallas and East Grand areas, laundry and auto supply services, tire specials, pipes and mufflers, garden flowers, tractor umbrellas, and grocery ads from The Sun.
The Denison Texas Police Department invites qualified persons to apply for the Patrolman position. Minimum age 21 to 35 with a high school education or equivalent. Obtain the application blank and information from the Director of the Civil Service Commission at City Hall. H E Wilkinson Director. Also an advertisement plea about groceries appears as a separate note.
The writer expresses deep thanks to neighbors for cards letters flowers and gifts and to all who remembered them in prayer during sickness.
Kaiser Aluminum shade screening is rustproof and stain resistant, won't wear or require painting. Made from durable aluminum, it enhances exterior appearance and lasts long without maintenance.
Opal Hughes expresses gratitude for flowers ecards visits personal gifts and kindness shown to her family while she was in the hospital and after returning home conveying affectionate thanks to all friends.
A 25 year old housewife, Lorraine Mackowiak of Oak Park, survived a pioneering two stage heart operation at Wesley Memorial Hospital last May 18. Her heart stopped 16 minutes, her body cooled to 80 degrees, and the heart restarted after 442 minutes plus 312 minutes for valve work.
A lighthearted dialogue questions direction and geography as one asks if going west could reach the east, prompting a humorous reply about being a taxi driver.
A list of local church service times and leaders including First Baptist Newton J. Cole pastor Sunday School 9 55 a m morning worship 10 55 training union 7 00 p m evening service 8 00 p m. Church of Christ J Roy Waldrum minister Bible study 10 00 a m morning worship 11 00 a m evening worship 7 45 p m. First Presbyterian Rev Lee H Smith pastor director Sunday School 10 00 a m Floyd Bassett superintendent morning worship 11 00 o clock. Bethel Baptist Church Sunday School 10 a m BTU 7 00 p m preaching 11 a m and 8 p m. Pilot Grove Church of Christ Grady Langford minister Sunday School 10 00 a m preaching 11 00 a m evening worship 8 00 o clock Thursday evening service 8 00. Cross Roads Presbyterian Rev Howard L Holland Leonard pastor services first Sunday 8 00 p m third and fifth Sundays 11 00 a m.
In a brisk exchange the speaker notes the doctor son is doing well in his practice and now sometimes tells patients there is nothing wrong with them, a remark highlighting his growing confidence and blunt candor.
Rates listed for Mhesco and Fannin Counties and outside Grayson and Fannin Counties. Foreign subscriptions cost 5.00. The publisher will correct any erroneous reflection upon character or standing brought to attention.
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