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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1945
Page
7
Dr George W. Cox State Health Officer dispels myths about cancer saying most cases stem from chronic irritation such as friction and not from a single bruise. He notes cancer is not contagious, no food or household items cause it, and early diagnosis with X ray radium or surgery can save lives.
A Senate subcommittee projected 1.5 to 2.5 million Americans may incur war disabilities and urged major expansion of health facilities and programs. Senator Pepper warned service members expect top medical care and will demand it after civilian life. Adding Machine Paper for sale at Sun Office, 15¢ per roll.
Citation No 53269 commands Frances Binion to appear and answer the divorce petition brought by Virgil Binion for cruel treatment. The court sets appearance by 10 AM on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, March 26 1945, before the Honorable District Court in Sherman. The suit was filed January 6 1945, with file No 53269. Issued February 1 1945 by Clerk S V Earnest.
A collection of short anecdotes and quips covering everyday quirks and social scenes. Humorous exchanges include witty remarks about laziness hospitality trains and miscommunications with a country flavor and gentle irony.
Dunninger known as the master mentalist challenges Blackstone the plain magician who ransacks a bedroom for a white tie. Dunninger identifies the box as the tie’s location and Blackstone discovers a black tie. Dunninger suggests Blackstone could change it to white if he is a true magician.
Sailors at an eastern naval air station were startled by a public address announcing that the Waves will report this afternoon on the drill field for inspection at 14 o'clock. It adds that the Waves will wear hats and ties. That is all.
A Kansas farmer explains he places marginal hay along a shed roof edge so cows will reach it more eagerly, avoiding wasted feed. The tactic aims to improve intake by creating easier access and enticing feeding behavior.
A rookie, following the sergeant’s tip, wears a clean pair of socks each day for a week. When asked where his shoes are, the recruit explains he cannot fit them over seven pairs of socks.
The commanding officer writes a ceremonial greeting to the family of a new draftee. He expresses pride that the son will soon join the sacred company and offers congratulations to the father and elder brother. The tone is formal and reverent.
In a college town, a gas company placed an ad seeking a hard boiled beauty proof man to read meters in sorority houses. The note adds the company has not earned a dollar in two years.
Local remark sparks humor as residents tease a sergeant. A passerby quips about his help, while another clarifies the officer is a cook by trade, not a morale booster. The exchange highlights everyday wartime humor in the community.
The famed escape artist Harry Houdini admitted one of his best tricks fell flat in Scotland as he was secured in handcuffs and leg restraints, leaving spectators untaxed by the performance.
A Scot laments lack of watchers as a man leaps into a river from a center bridge. In New York a bank clerk asks a War Bond buyer for the denomination and the man declares I am a Baptist, revealing a humorous angle on race and religion in a bank setting.
Publisher defends coverage after printing Leary obituary with a misprint leading Mrs Leary to sue. Lawyer questions the ongoing libel risk while the editor recalls the point system of rationing in a satirical exchange.
After a grandmother scolds Susie, she hears a young sister mutter a sly question about who is cross in the room. The remark hints at hidden tensions and unknown sources of fault.
A recruit reflects on greatness being thrust upon him as he surveys his issued G I shoes, pondering duty and destiny in a stark wartime mood.
Citation announces tax collection action in Grayson County Texas against Alice Yates and heirs for Lots 1 and 2, Block 23, OT P in Whitewright. Suit filed to recover $36.34 state tax and $33.32 county tax with district taxes, set for the April term at Sherman courthouse, 1945, to condemn and foreclose the land for taxes and costs.
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