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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1949
Page
6
A quirky string of urban vignettes features three nearly deaf men en route to London, a bet between two fishermen that ends with a dive and a fish, a shopper seeking amusements, a bread price riddle, and a tale of an old lady relearning stairs after a broken leg.
The scene unfolds as Pa leaves for a stroll when the stars are visible. Returning home, Ma reacts as the stars remain out yet Pa appears in a lit state, creating a domestic moment of surprise.
A tense scene unfolds as a man confronts a mother over a child's wig incident. Laughter shifts to disbelief when a hunter recounts a leopard sighting, prompting doubt from bystanders about truthfulness.
John Barrymore appeared in a small town for a one night stock company performance and arrived a little earlier to prepare for his part.
A Kentucky colonel explains he shuts his eyes while drinking because the sight of good likkah makes his mouth water and he does not wish to dilute his drink. A passenger recalls a bus ride where only two were aboard and a seating insistence led to a humorous exchange.
A crowded street scene centers on a bus driver's front line question about passenger safety after a late outing. The incident highlights concern for commuter welfare and routine driver passenger interactions.
A shopper asks a grocer about tomato prices and self grown origin. The grocer confirms the tomatoes are thirty five cents, up from thirty cents yesterday.
State of Texas sues to foreclose tax liens on North half of Lot 6 and Lots 7 8 9 Block 9 Waldo’s Addition Collinsville Grayson County Texas against Tom Farr heirs and others. The complaint filed July 11 1949 seeks recovery of delinquent taxes interest penalties and costs and to condemn and foreclose liens on the described property. Return day August 29 1949 before the Grayson County District Court.
Linz Bros. jewelers, a 72 year old Texas outfit grossing about 2 million a year, design western belt buckles and diamond studded accessories for wealthy clients. They dispatch salesmen across Texas, use code names, and have never been robbed. Originating with Joseph Linz in 1877 in Denison, the firm grew under brothers Albert Ben and Simon as they traveled to bring rich.
The Agriculture Department said Europe will likely produce less food in 1949 than in 1948. In Russia the winter bread grain crop is in good condition and spring planting is progressing well. Drouth like conditions contributed to the European outlook and a drop in...
New York safety advice touts kneeling lifts to avoid back strain when carrying a bride across thresholds. Separately, a Grayson County Texas court issues a divorce citation to Lucy King versus Matt King, requiring answer by August 22, 1949 in a case filed July 6, 1949, number 57459.
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