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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1947
Page
2
Austin reports a revised state ad valorem tax rate of 78 cents per $100 valuation. The two parts fund general revenue at 35 cents and a separate fund at 35 cents plus 2 cents for Confederate veterans. The change comes after a surplus era ended and appropriations require higher rates to meet financial needs.
The fragment mentions a head injury involving Seber L and an accompanying action. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR. Further readable context is limited, but the note signals a head impact with unidentified parties and potential medical attention.
A fragmentary reference notes a crossword puzzle style item called Olger, linked to Crete and dated around two millennia ago, suggesting an ancient puzzling artifact discovered on the island. The text lacks precise dating or provenance details.
Retired service members ask about subsistence allowances for college courses, prosthetic service cards, unemployment compensation under GI Bill, readjustment allowances, and pensions. The document explains eligibility, amounts, and conditions for veterans, including service length and disability status.
The State of Texas publishes notices in Grayson County for Mary Louise Stewart minor estate with guardian William Stewart to file final account on August 4 1947 in Sherman Texas. Also notices regarding Jim Roberts Noe Compos Mentis estate and John Kieffer Deceased. These probate announcements require interested persons to appear and contest final settlements.
A court sale notice announces the Citizens National Bank of Denison holding a note against Vernon M. Lastiey and wife Helen M. Lastiey. The deed of trust and note are declared due, with principal, interest and attorneys fees totaling 3738.22. The property is described as part of Block Forty five Miller's Second Addition Denison, bounded by Woodard Street and an alley, with sale set for the first Tuesday in August 1947 at the Sherman courthouse, between 10 p.m. and 4 p.m. Witness J. A. Woodruff, Trustee.
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