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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
8
An aging veteran reflects on fear in warfare, noting soldiers fear not death but the sensation of fear itself. Imagination fuels anxiety until recognizing both sides feel danger, leading to a calmer courage when hardened by experience and discipline.
London reports Prime Minister Winston Churchill, expressing grief and amazement at France’s armistice terms, urged Frenchmen abroad to aid the British effort. He argued a free French government could not have submitted, calling for liberation forces to prevail and restore France’s liberty.
In a staged exchange a photographer asks about cost for six and twelve photographs while a sitter replies they will discuss later. The photographer urges the sitter to maintain a pleasant look during the session.
Dr. Geo W Cox Texas Health Officer warns that Fourth of July celebrations bring higher risks of accidents drownings and fireworks related injuries. He notes added traffic congestion and more incidents in places lacking safety supervision and cites recent ordinances to curb indiscriminate use of dangerous fireworks.
Public notice issued in Grayson County Texas in October 1940 summons Sherman T Bodkin Horace Kimble Alice Bodkin and Ethel Hartley to appear before the District Court 15th Judicial District Grayson County on the first Monday in October 1940 to answer a petition filed June 13 1940 by Sadie Stanford West and Lucy Anderson for partition of real estate including Iron Ore Creek tracts and a city lot valued around 4000 dollars with a lien in favor of Sadie Stanford West. The heirs include J B Bodkin Mildred McLain Ethel McLain Ward George W Bodkin Sherman T Bodkin Robert L Bodkin Harry Bodkin Charlie Bodkin Irene Bloomer and Alice Bodkin. The will of Sarah J Bodkin left 3670 to Sadie Stanford West.
The article warns that fireworks pose health and life risks despite safer practices. It notes temporary stands, unregulated localities, and careless parents leading to hospital and funeral outcomes. It cites tetanus danger, need for immediate medical care, and anti tetanus serum. also flags car accidents drownings snake bites polluted water sunburn and poison ivy as further hazards.
In Weatherford Bill McDavid saved his 65 year old father B C McDavid from a gasoline fire after a motorist kicked a bucket of burning fuel. The elder man began fleeing but was tackled, and his burning clothing removed. Both father and bystander Junior Teague sustained burns.
Dzundi asks about the new cars and Whifflebotham wonders what is meant by lazy. Dzyndi jokes that they are the shiftless kind, prompting a lighthearted street conversation on auto innovation.
Reactions from Hollywood screen kisses reveal nerves, embarrassment, and thrill. Dorothy Lamour says there is no more kick in a movie kiss than in a minister's blessing. Madeleine Carroll calls love scenes the hardest and most public. Brenda Joyce dislikes kisses and dreads them before filming. Ann Sothern notes a clinical setting hurts romance but supports kissing. Judy Garland flusters, Florence Rice likens kisses to a sock in the jaw, while Patricia Morrison treats kissing as part of script acting. Linda Darnell finds it thrilling despite businesslike timing. Alice Faye dreads kisses but acknowledges their necessity.
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