Whitewright Sun editorials note tax, bills, and local life
The Whitewright Sun discusses Texas legislative changes on six year old free schooling effective September 1930, Senator Love’s radio broadcast proposal, and a correction on Grayson County fire insurance rates showing Whitewright a nine percent reduction. It also notes sample copies mailed to attract new subscribers and comments on community growth and local pride.
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SEEKING FREEDOM IN TALK OF A SHOCKING GENERATION
A columnist discusses the rising demand for liberty among youth and the belief that freedom must be attained even if it shocks society and challenges established norms. The piece reflects on generational tension and calls for examination of liberty versus order.
Freedom and confinement in modern life in Houston Press
A Houston Press essay argues that Pursuing absolute freedom leads to new forms of slavery. People drift into entanglements and are bound by relationships. solitary isolation blocks grand dreams, turning liberation into emptiness and futility. The piece cites self determination debates and war as context.
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Card of Thanks for Kindness After Illness and Death
The Tate family expresses sincere thanks for the kindness received during their husband and father’s illness and after his death. They thank for floral offerings and sympathetic words from friends, signed by Mrs. D. B. Tate and Children.
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Longtime Watertown Couple Records 85 Moves in 29 Years
Charles E. Lawton and his wife have moved 85 times in 29 years, all within New York. Their longest move covered 165 miles from Binghanton to Philadelphia, and the couple, who have 14 children, have resided on a farm near Watertown since November 1, 1928.
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Undernourished man dies with seven thousand in banks
Chicago news: Harry Kline, 61, perished from malnutrition at County Hospital. Investigators found $7,000 in deposits spread across 35 Chicago banks, earned about 67 cents daily interest. His wife in Philadelphia will claim the funds.
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Six-School Baseball League Formed at Bonham
A six club school baseball league was organized at Bonham including Whitewright, Bonham, Windom, Dodd City, Bailey and Ravenna. Each team plays two games with every other club starting March 29, with games on Tuesdays and Fridays. A silver cup will be awarded to the league champion. The Whitewright team opens March 29 against Windom, with Windom noted as a strong squad. Whitewright will then play Dodd City on April 5.
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Meek Man Uses Violence in Surprise Marriage Plot
Francis Nesel 25, described as mild, assaulted Florence Golde after a date with her sister present. He grabbed her by the hair, struck her jaw with uppercuts, slashed her with a penknife, and took her to the hospital. Florence reportedly forgave him and agreed to marry.
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Hogwallow News Oddities and Local Musings
Dunk Botts and Jaz Barlow chase a rabbit until it hides in brush. Sile Kilden notes dust settles on people who don’t stir. Sidney Hocks sticks to old ways in Hog Ford choir. Tobe Moseley eyes future mail lanes. A jug under Gander Creek bridge is found and traced by the Depuy Constable.
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Cupid as clever anti aircraft gunner noted by union
The Manchester Union quips that Cupid can outmaneuver aerial defenses with a sharp aim, humorously likening romantic arrows to anti aircraft fire.
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Community notes from Pilot Grove fair week and visitors
Farmer activity during fair days includes sowing oats gardening and land prep. Local residents and visitors frequent area homes with many Sunday church services well attended. Names include Holmes Lovell Hopper Judd Aldridge James Robertson Kilgree and others visiting relatives in Whitewright Sherman Van Alstyne and Commerce.
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Gus Holmes
Trenton
P. A. Kilgree
Geo. C. Lovell
Fort Worth
F. Lovell
Dolphus Hopper
Howe
J. L. Henderson
County Missionay
Baptist Church
Mary and
Annie Robertson
Henry James
Whitewright
Lee Hampton
Paul James
Lubbock
Jim Roberts
Six Brothers of Ozarks Admit They Would Marry Earlier
In Bonne Terre Missouri six brothers aged 74 to 61, long-time bachelors on a Ozark foothills farm, say if they could redo life they would all marry. Peter Janis, spokesman, notes they have missed half their lives and now it's too late. The brothers sit around their two large box stores in a neat farmhouse.
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The Venerable Bachelor Sextet Offers Advice
The sextet muses on bachelor life and marriage. William notes a good woman is next to God while a bad woman serves the devil. Peter jokes you can stay out late and return to a bed with no cordwood staked for you. They urge marriage at 21 to settle down and raise a family.
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