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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1944
Page
8
A narrator contrasts Ben's wife with his brothers wives noting she works hard cooks well and keeps spending in check while others push debt. The piece mocks family status and ends with Georges reflection after his marriage to Fay.
The speaker envisions a future country with a program after eradicating poverty and notes it may be soon. They mention a son-in-law could work if not for social comforts at home. A disliked woman’s misfortune prompts sympathy, and Daisy worries over her husband’s trust, fearing lost fun.
Dialogue highlights a playful quarrel where Bob apologizes for footwork while Barbara complains about constant jumping on and off her feet. The exchange captures a lighthearted domestic moment with humor around dancing prowess.
A New York City bus driver delivers a wartime morale moment telling passengers that the rear of the bus goes to the same place as the front. He requests passengers to move toward the rear to keep seats available for others.
Vancouver youths tale unfolds as 16 year old Ronald Smith marries 37 year old Mary Alice Breun after a Monday ceremony. The groom, who met his bride nine years ago when he was seven, says it was love at first sight. The bride, a widow, has two young children.
Bridgeport report details General Electric’s rapid production of the M-1 launcher during World War II. Engineer Jim Powers designed the bazooka in 24 hours, with a 30 day Army deadline. the first samples emerged in four days and full production followed in three weeks. The two-plant setup produced units fast and shipped to the war front. The piece notes GE continues manufacturing the bazooka and mentions left-hand traffic laws in England and Sweden.
Large quantity of yellow plums for sale at a farm seven miles north of Bells and a quarter mile north of Ambrose. Price per bushel is two dollars. Bill Anderson also advertises land and city property for sale or purchase with Tom Barbee offering related services.
Helen Groezinger sues James McGrath over Lot Nine, Block Seventeen in Denison claiming ten years peaceable possession and more than twenty five years adverse possession under Texas statutes of limitations. Court set for Monday after July 31 1944. Clerk S W Earnest.
The column lists Democratic primary candidates for July and August 1944. For Congress 4th Dist G C Morris and Sam Rayburn. County Judge Jake J Loy and Vernie Henderson. Public Weigher Pct 3 Finis Alverson. County Commissioner E P Edgel Jackson, Ben Vaughan, Frank Trimm. End of readable text.
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