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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1946
Page
7
At Texas A and M College, 124 county entries have been received for 4 H national contests as girls in two thirds of Texas counties enter. Forty four counties compete in three contests led by the Girls Records Contest with 94 entries, Dress Revue with 70, gardens with 32, plus food preparation and clothing achievement among other events.
The report notes achievements in canning with 16 awards, farm safety with 10 for dairy foods, home ground beautification and poultry with 3, plus one prize for better electric methods, frozen foods, and leadership, reflecting broad 4‑H style recognition at the fair.
A plastic artificial eye attached by a tantalum mesh to eye muscles was shown by Dr. A D Ruedemann at an American Medical Association meeting. The device allows the eye to move with the natural eye, needs no removal, and provides a natural appearance.
Dairy cows should rely on home grown roughage as pastures deplete. G C Gibson of the A and M College Extension Service cites digestible nutrients and cost per dollar, showing pasture provides about 150 pounds per dollar, silage 60, hay 50, and dairy feed 21. He urges balancing cheap nutrients with each feed’s role.
A farmer with a large family asks a ticket seller to let his wife and 15 children see the chickens for half price. The official responds with a wry plan to bring the chickens out to inspect the family.
At 29, Harry Jackson is the last master of whipcraft. From 21 feet he snaps a paper from a hand, at 10 feet he lights a match, and at 51 feet he splits an apple with a five-pound axe. The slim performer travels the world with his dangerous art, never leaving a mark on others.
The State of Texas seeks recovery in Grayson County from The City of Whitewright as intervener and S H Jared and heirs. A judgment of 218.64 dollars plus costs and 6 percent interest since May 30 1946 is to be collected under a June 27 1946 order of sale by the 15th District Court.
Gafford sheriff of Grayson County Texas will sell on the first Tuesday in August 1946 at the Court House door in Sherman between 2 and 4 PM all right title and interest of the defendant in Lots 9 and 10 Block 13 O T P Whitewright Grayson County Texas for cash to satisfy judgment with right of redemption within two years and subject to taxes and other rights. Sale proceeds apply to judgment costs and the remainder as law directs. Dated Sherman Texas June 28 1946. Deputy Sam York. 4Jy25
The judge is lauded by Terrell Tribune McKinney Gazette and Grayson County Bar for honor, ability and high standards. The political ad urges voters to study Bond’s fitness, experience and qualifications for chief justice.
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