Local Notes Nineteen Thirty Five Milestones In Whitewright Area
Blues: Judge Jim H Reeves of Houston died Sunday. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Gilmore Webster last Thursday. Lucile Giles bought stock for Giles Variety Store to open soon. Walter Pritchett moved to a farm northeast of town. Mrs Olivia M Whedbee moved to the Savage farm northeast of town. Seventh grade honor roll listed many students including Marl Ryan Elizabeth Sears Mary Frances Myrick Norma Jo Mangrum Ruth Jopling Nora Bryant Monawelle Biggerstaff Nellie Ackley Rollen Lay Julia Ann Everheart. James Washington Smith 64 died Friday at his sister’s home in Orangeville community. W C Bailey returned from Houston. G T Medearis moved to Pampa. The first talking movie ran at Palace theatre Monday. PTA program included Rev J R Waldrum Dr F D Lay man Thomas Kirk May Janis Jayne Horton and Mrs Alyne Hanna. Mrs Clarence B Dixon of Whitesboro on March 2. Mrs Dixon is former Miss Bettie Lou McLean of Whitewright. Mrs W S Caraway hosted a shower for Mrs Roscoe Pace and Mrs Printess Compton. Mrs George Baugher hosted Martha Joe Darwin’s birthday party. Mrs W N Johnson 69 died Saturday. B F Blanton 91 died Saturday. Grady Earl Reynolds 13 died Tuesday.
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Jim H. Reeves
Houston
J. H. Reeves
Whitewright
Gilmore Webster
Lucile Giles
Dallas
Giles
Walter Pritchett
Olivia M. Whedbee
Savage Farm
Woodrow Belew
Marl Ryan
Elizabeth Sears
Mary Frances Myrick
Norma Jo Mangrum
Ruth Jopling
Nora Bryant
Monawelle Biggerstaff
Nellie Ackley
Rollen Lay
Julia Ann Everheart
James Washington Smith
H. B. Barnett
Orangeville
W.C. Bailey
G. T. Medearis
Pampa
Palace Theatre
the Sun
J. R. Waldrum
F. D. Layman
Thomas Kirk May
Janis Jayne Horton
Alyne Hanna
PTA
Clarence B. Dixon
Whitesboro
Dixon
Bettie Lou McLean
W. S. Caraway
Roscoe Pace
Printess Compton
George Baugher
Martha Joe Darwin
W. N. Johnson
B. F. Blanton
Grady Earl Reynolds
J. P. Reynolds
Obituary and local notices from Texas dated entries
W F Humphries 64 died Sunday. Mrs Rudolph Parnell on March 6. Miss Jo Willa Stateville of Whitewright chosen duchess for the May festival May 26 at Texas Wesleyan College Fort Worth. J D Richey 79 of Orangeville community suffered a fractured hip Wednesday knocked down by a cow.
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W. F. Humphries
Rudolph Parnell
Jo Willa Stateville
Whitewright
Texas Wesleyan College
Fort Worth
J. D. Richey
Orangeville
Legal Checkup As Safety Measure In Family Law
Legal trouble is easier and cheaper to prevent than cure. Change in status such as marriage birth of child or buying a house may require updated wills and tax figures. Buying selling or entering contracts risks if papers are flawed or obligations long term. Seek timely legal guidance with live and cold facts to act before time runs out.
Full Disclosure Urged for Trust and Confidence
A directive stresses sharing all facts—good and bad—so the recipient can act with complete knowledge and maintain confidentiality. It underlines the necessity of ongoing updates to ensure informed, faithful service.
Prospective Wife Test Grading Sparks Rivalry and Warning
Louisville professor John Scott Long proposes a matrimonial rating with 40 percent for looks, 15 for cooking, 15 for money sense, 5 for sewing, 15 for health, and 10 for shared interests. He warns against early marriages and notes critics of cooks who overdo starch. Atlantic City opened as a resort on July 4, 1854 with five hotels already ready.
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Louisville
University of Louisville
John Scott Long
Dr. Long
Rotary Club
Atlantic City
New Method For Controlling Boll Weevils Promising
College Station reports a late-season chemical and cultural program reduced overwintered boll weevil populations in 1959. Treatments before harvest prevented diapause, followed by stalk destruction if needed. Dr. J. R. Brazzel notes potential eradication, with insecticides including methyl parathion toxaphene DDT and pentachlorophenol used over two months. The study, in an isolated 18 acre plot, will continue in 1960 with final results to guide year-round eradication efforts.
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College Station
J. R. Brazzel
Texas A. & M. Department of Entomology
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Agricultural Information Office
VA Advises GIs to Borrow on Life Insurance
The Veterans Administration urged GI policyholders to borrow against policies rather than cash them in. Borrowing up to 94 percent of the cash surrender value applies to permanent plan policies while GI term insurance has no loan value. In Japan, women wear a sash tied in a bow at the back.
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Washington
The
Veterans Administration
The Hunt For A Hunting License Price Gap
A young man questions a courthouse clerk about hunting license costs and marriage licenses. The clerk explains that the difference lies in upkeep, pointing to the two licenses as he labels the man as a meat head and an egg head.
Beekeeper and Milkman Reach Pearly Gates
A former beekeeper and the milkman who delivered his milk are surprised to reach the afterlife together. An attendant at the gate jokes about being overwhelmed, then invites them in as this land, of milk and honey, can always use more milkmen and beekeepers.
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Pearly Gate
Earth
Husband confronts wife over who is boss at home
The belligerent husband declares he must know who rules the house and his wife retorts that he will be happier if he does not seek an answer.
Science Teacher Question Turns Into Funny Student Answer
A science class exchange goes viral as a student defines velocity as what a person uses to set down a hot plate. The moment highlights classroom humor and quick wit in a simple velocity lesson.
NYC sharpies win big dice game at Sands Las Vegas
Two New York City men win 60 000 dollars in a shooting dice game at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas and celebrate with a joke about returning to New York. One companion plans to take a cab, teasing the other about getting off at 79th street.
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New York City
Sands Hotel
Las Vegas
New York
Bill
O. K
Fred
Jungle head-hunter returns with trophies and tale
An African head-hunter who spent months near civilization shows two shrunken heads to his tribe and remarks on his English skills. The incident highlights cultural contrasts as he shares his trophies and story in the jungle community.
Cigar price talk ends with a joke about breaking the habit
A man enters a cigar shop to buy a carton of cigarettes. After selecting brand, pack type, size, filter and flavor, the salesman asks cash or carry and the man admits he has broken the habit.
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Harry
Mosquito Problem Met with Clothes Advice
Mrs Bahr complains of constant bites and asks for a remedy. Her husband dryly replies that wearing clothes is the solution to stop the mosquitos from biting.
Comic Exchange About Boss and Raise
A joke exchange has Jim asking the boss for a raise and George recalling the reply as gentle with a lamb metaphor, ending with a pun. The dialogue centers on workplace finances and a humorous literal response.
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Jim
George
George Marries All Around Girl? Pilot and Golf Pro
A playful note describes George marrying a versatile woman who swims drives a car golfs and is a pilot. The aside quips that George is lucky since she can cook as well.
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George
Notice of Estate of Joe Edward Holcomb Deceased
Grayson County Texas notice for claims against the estate of Joe Edward Holcomb deceased. Letters testamentary granted Feb 29 1960 to Beulah Mae Holcomb Horn administratrix, domicile 1032 West Coffin Street Denison. Creditors and debtors must present or settle claims by law. Published in The Whitewright Sun March 3 10 17 24 1960.
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State OF Texas
Grayson
Joe Edward Holcomb
A. D
Grayson County
Texas
West
Coffin Street
Denison
Beulah Mae Holcomb Horn
Whitewright Sun
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