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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1945
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun reports heavy rain lifting crops and praises residents for surpassing the 7th War Bond drive quota without soliciting. It notes Whitewright as a top early achiever in recent drives and urges continued purchases, highlighting bonds as enduring value.
A reminiscence piece notes early print appearances and a farmer subscriber visit to the Argus office. It recalls the author's path to becoming a weekly editor and highlights a Dad's poem titled So Long, Son Good Luck about duty and parting.
Cornell University professor Alex L. Romanoff proposes a flash heat treatment to extend egg shelf life. Submerging eggs in boiling water for five seconds then cooling and refrigerating can yield up to twelve months of edible eggs, with three months possible without refrigeration and about six months in cold storage.
Publishers Auxiliary urges editors to warn readers about grafters preying on servicemen families. Rackets include picture framing scams, clipping services, insurance swindles, and questionable books and fundraising schemes exploiting patriotism and grief. Families urged to investigate before investing or signing.
Citation commands R F Dederick and unknown heirs to appear by July 23 1945 in Grayson County District Court Sherman Texas. Plaintiffs include Clarence A Butridge B F Mosely Ruth Justice and James Justice seeking title to Lot No 2 area described from Fitch's 80 acres with detailed metes and bounds. Case file No 53624 filed June 7 1945. Clerk S V Earnest signs it.
In Salt Lake City a monument honors gulls whose timely aid saved early settlers in the Valley of the Great Salt Lake. Wheat fields across hundreds of acres were painted in spring 1848 as harvests looked good, with many immigrants expected, but crickets later attacked vast wheat lands in May.
A Utah tale describes a locust-like infestation that terrified settlers in a valley until snow-white sea gulls from the Great Salt Lake swooped in to feed on the crickets. The birds defeated the plague, crops were saved, and a monument in Salt Lake City honors the mercy of God to the Mormon pioneers.
A reflective verse celebrates peace after conflict and honors the sacrifice of those who paid freedom's price. It envisions returning soldiers and a renewed commitment to justice, urging a cleaner, lasting service of the right despite past fear and loss.
Citation issued to Billie K McKee in Sherman Texas on June 4 1945 in Case No 53623. Claude W McKee sues for divorce on grounds of cruel treatment and desertion and requests custody of their minor child. Clerk S V Earnest notes the filing with Deputy Nancy Drake. Publication date July 5.
A poem emphasizes that a nation gains strength not from wealth or pride but from brave, steadfast men who work, endure, and stand for truth and honor. It argues that enduring foundations are built by people who stand fast and sacrifice, lifting the nation high.
The custom of placing flowers on graves dates to ancient times when people believed the dead enjoyed the fragrance of blooms. This tradition ties funerary practices to sensory honors and remembrance across cultures.
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