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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1949
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates for Grayson and Fannin Counties and outside areas. In county 1 year is 1.50 and 2.00 elsewhere per year. six months rates are 1.00 and 1.25 respectively. No subscription accepted for less than six months.
In Telluride Colorado Dr George C Balderston operated on his own appendix with aid from Dr Richard Gladman at the American Legion Hospital He performed the entire procedure without mirrors in about forty five minutes then closed the wound He said the goal was to observe patient reaction to local anesthesia and post operative effects He returned to work two days later and felt fine
Tulsa Oklahoma reports three hundred children sickened while watching a cartoon matinee as a city health department insecticide spray outside the theatre air conditioning system circulated the DDT indoors for an anti polio measure.
In Stockton California Russell Gilman Higby Jr 23 flew his small plane for an hour over the city then to the cemetery where his wife lies. He pulled a power dive at about 2000 feet skimmed the mausoleum and crashed crashing the craft and dying.
A Bergstrom Air Force Base sergeant from Smyrna Tennessee dove into a four foot deep cistern to rescue Betty Jane Lewellen a three year old girl who fell through a rotten cover. Neighbors lowered a rope and firemen pulled the sergeant out unharmed. No charges will be filed against the cistern owner as the cover complied with state law after a prior tragedy.
The Whitewright Mill and Elevator presents a twenty five dollar check to the fire department in appreciation of its efficient work during a recent blaze threatening mill property. The item also notes a closing sale at McKinsey and Sears and lists enlistees from the first national army drawing. Wheat at local market sells at two fifty a bushel with eats at seven cents. Floyd Everheart’s daughter born last Wednesday. Preston Everheart and Jim Sears join the army ambulance corps in training at San Antonio.
Co. L. Manning of Manning & Clark died at his home Sunday. Finis Alverson defeated Hugh Boren for county commissioner in Saturday's election. The five-year-old son of Fletcher Williams sustained painful injuries Monday after a fall in front of a disc barrow. Congressman Sam Rayburn defeated Ed Westbrook by 1,335 votes on Saturday.
Wind lightning and hail caused damage estimated at 6000 dollars in Whitewright and nearby Friday night. J H Looney traded his farm one mile north of town to Howard Brodhead for 160 acres of land in Lubbock County.
Health authorities advise cutting excess calories to stay cooler. Focus on leafy vegetables and salads, lean meats, and avoid pork pies sweets greasy foods. Limit sugar in tea and skip sugary soft drinks while watching dressings.
Allan Shivers, 41, longtime Texas public official, leads state amid pronunciation quirks. Married to Marialice Shary of Sharyland, he has three children and is tall with black hair, reflecting a polished public image as he serves as governor.
The judge sternly notes this is the fifth time the driver has been cited for speeding. The offender, with a smile, jests that when he likes a seller he usually gives him all his business.
University of Texas and its branches hold ledger assets of 130 million dollars while actual value nears 200 million, per State Auditor C H Cavness. The gap reflects a 21 year old ledger valuation of 10 million on West Texas lands totaling 2 million acres with oil and gas potential. The university’s value is commonly pegged at 100 million or more.
Court orders sheriff to publish a notice in a Grayson County newspaper for ten days before the return day. Ida B Thorn estate executor Joe B Thorn seeks final settlement approval in Grayson County Court in Sherman on August 8, 1949. Interested parties must appear to contest the account.
An audit details university financials with endowment assets at 94.0 million and private endowments about 3.0 million. Plant net investment 28.1 million with building cash 2.34 million. State endowment totals 93.07 million in investments and 10 million in land value, built from oil and gas royalties and mineral lease bonuses.
A humorous tale describes a mother kangaroo staging a playful scolding. She removes her two joeys from her pouch and taps them together while asking how many times they must be told not to eat crackers in bed.
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