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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1945
Page
3
An article explains extending Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance to farmers with incomes around $600 annually. It outlines potential monthly benefits for a retiree, spouse, and children, including life and lump sum payments, and notes the low cost relative to the coverage. The piece argues this would be a valuable protection if farmers could participate.
In Lewistville Enterprise a letter ridicules a Tuesday mistake that triggered a costly special election to pass one amendment. The writer condemns the move as wasteful and calls for leadership in Texas. A humor item follows about car repairs and domestic banter highlighting ordinary woes.
The state issues a citation to M J O Malley to appear and answer a divorce petition filed by Mable O Malley on July 19 1945 in Grayson County court. The case No 53722 asks for divorce on grounds of cruel treatment with a first Monday after 42 days set for Sept 3 1945 at 10 AM before the district court in Sherman Texas.
A quip about soap and water rationing sparks laughs as people joke that weekly baths and daily clean shirts would ensure a fair share of basic hygiene amid shortages. The remark highlights humor used to cope with scarcity.
A courtroom exchange reveals the officer arresting a man for being unclothed asks about the charge. The officer responds that the suspect is accused of impersonating a woman, prompting the judge to inquire further.
A married woman insists on buying a new dress and threatens to cut off conversation if not given money. The husband sighs that such tactics are typical, noting his wife resorts to bribery when other options fail.
The captain of a steamer engaged two sailors, one from Kirkcaldy without a letter of recommendation and another from Dundee accused of extensive documentary wrongdoing, raising concerns about crew suitability and due diligence.
A joke exchanges a line about a college graduate son entering the bakery business. Blue notes the son is keen for dough and a restive loafer, while Brown jokes about setting him up. The quote ends with a proverb about money and happiness.
A brisk collection bit and a pistol sales quip sketch a light hearted exchange. A collector jokes about church attendance while a salesman touts a nine shot pistol to a wary buyer.
Bill limps after a nail in his foot prompting the foreman to wonder if he should remove it during lunch. The scene shifts to a tobacco quip, with a quoted poem extolling smoking and noting its effects.
State and Grayson County sue to collect 17.14 in state taxes and 22.86 in county taxes on Lot 31 Mershon Addition Tioga Grayson County Texas. The case names N B Moore T Frank Williams Nick Moore and heirs as defendants with Tioga Independent School District and Grayson County. A district court in Sherman will hear the suit September 3 1945.
A Dundee sailor vanished at sea after being swept overboard during rough weather. The Kirkcaldy lookout recalled the captain’s remark about the man’s fine character, prompting the question of responsibility for the missing bucket.
A clerk quips that pork is unavailable due to an imbalance of hogs on sales counters. The remark highlights supply strain without detailing broader market causes or official actions.
In a playful exchange Emily teases Uncle Jim and Uncle John about a baby supposedly fed on elephant milk gaining twenty pounds in a week. The girl reveals the baby belongs to the elephant, prompting laughter.
In a humorous exchange, Finnegan asks St. Peter for a penny while the heavenly gatekeeper notes a million years as a minute and a million dollars as a penny. St. Peter replies to wait a moment.
A performer offered $100 to anyone who could press a single drop from a fully juiced orange. A thin weak man then pressed out the last drop with little effort and revealed he is a tax collector.
Citation in case No. 53665 names Zephyr Steven as plaintiff and John Steven as defendant. The petition filed June 25 1945 seeks relief on grounds of desertion and abandonment for ten years. Issued June 25 1945 by District Court clerk S V Earnest with deputy Nancy Drake.
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