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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1952

Page

3

The Spice of Life The Contrary Sex and Jury Duty

The text narrates a blonde's anecdote about jury duty with eleven men, followed by a quip about brides training husbands to eat out of their hands. It ends with a fragment about potential prospects and hope.

Stand Corrected Witty Exchange Between Couple

A playful exchange shows a husband asking who he would marry if he could do it again and replying that it would be his wife. The wife counters with disbelief, highlighting the humor of enduring affection.

Johnson Place

Bridge quip on playing hands under an assumed name

In a witty exchange the Incognito Amateur asks how one would play a bridge hand under the same circumstances, and the Expert replies with a jest about acting under an assumed name. The brief exchange reflects humor and gambling card-game culture.

Doctor and patient exchange on talking to oneself

Doctor reassures the patient there is no real reason to worry about talking to oneself. The patient laments being a bore and adds a touch of self deprecation.

When Advice Turns Sour in a Clever Misunderstanding

A witty dialogue reveals a misheard directive about kissing women. The swollen eyed speaker admits confusion between when and where, turning the exchange into a humorous misunderstanding about timing and location.

Divorce Proceeding Between Margaret Cook and Muriel Cook

Legal notice in Grayson County Texas court commands Muriel B. Cook to answer divorce petition filed May 23 1952 by Margaret E. Cook on cruelty grounds. Citation sets 42 days plus 10 AM on July 7 1952 for appearance before Judge in Sherman court. Published in Whitewright Sun May 29 June 5 12 19 1952.

State of Texas Muriel B. Cook A. D 15Th District Court Grayson County Sherman Texas Margaret E. Cook

Hurry Up and Wait. A quip on travel and speech.

A humorous exchange contrasts a boast of a world flight in an hour with a reminder of the time to reach home from airports. The joke likens speeches to wheels, noting longer spokes yield a larger tire.

Scotsman’s stumble at door over sign reads Laddies

An amusing remark notes the Scotsman’s embarrassment as he misreads a door sign that should have read Laddies. The quip highlights a gendered mix up and a gentleman’s apology as the only moment a man ends a disagreement with a woman.

Neighbor’s girl prays to stop sparrow trap

Gladstone recalls a neighbor’s daughter Julia who trusted prayer to fail her brother’s sparrow trap. For three days she prayed with radiant faith, and when asked why she was sure, she revealed she had gone out and kicked the trap to pieces three days earlier.

Gladstone Julia

Mrs Average Wastes Time With Housework

Washington reports that the Tile Council of America finds homemakers could save 155 million hours weekly by using better methods. Advice includes fewer chores, washable surfaces, and scheduled routines with faster cleaning, plus stories highlighting time spent on phone chatter and a humorous note about a husband and a horse.

Washington Tile Council of America

Brand new living room set sale at Lem Tittsworth Bonham

Special today offer includes a full 8 piece living room ensemble with 9x12 Deltox rug plus two chenille throws, priced at 139.50. Additional suites available at 49.50 69.50 and 89.50 to 110.00.

Lem Tittsworth Bonham

Truman Defends Air War Policy in Korea

President Truman accused critics led by Senator Taft of misinformation about U S air defenses in Korea and asserted the Air Force maintains air supremacy allowing bombing of the enemy nearly anywhere in his territory. He warned of a persistent threat from Russian made New Koreas and potential Kremlin aggression against the West.

Springfield Truman Robert Taft Korea North Korea Emy Taft Koreas Kremlin

Walton Divorce Petition Citation Issued in Grayson County

Citation No 59629 directs Bette L Walton to appear before the 15th District Court in Grayson County by July 21 for a divorce action filed by Hugh Edward Walton on grounds of cruel treatment. The notice, issued June 7, 1926, is published in The Whitewright Sun with service deadline and clerk details.

State of Texas Bette L. Walton A. D 15Th District Court Grayson County Court House Sherman Texas Hugh Edward Walton S. V. Earnest Nancy Drake Whitewright Sun

Mississippi Spelling Trick Puts Boss On the Spot

A witty exchange unfolds as a worker outwits her boss with a clever reply to the question How do you spell Mississippi The humor hinges on the river versus the state spelling distinction and leaves the boss momentarily puzzled.

Mississippi

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