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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1947
Page
7
Dr. William A. O'Brien explains that a family cancer history warrants attention to warning signs but does not doom individuals. Insurance ignores family history for risk, and while some cancers run in families, many cases arise from exposure or chance. Twin studies show identical twins may share internal cancer timing, unlike fraternal twins.
A warning that when one identical twin shows a growth the other should alert a physician about abnormalities. It also notes that familial cancer risk may involve factors beyond inheritance, even in experimental mouse studies where inheritance was presumed sole cause.
A novelty hat by Rodney, listed as Hats By Rodney, features talkative elements with bold red lettering on springs. Prices start at 39.50, drawing socialite buyers amid praise for the whimsical design. Also included is a legal notice: citation in Grayson County Texas. J S Hopper vs Aline Marie Hopper. divorce petition filed March 11, 1947. appearance required by April 28, 1947.
A fashion note describes wearers using telephone number motifs on bonnets as a standout feature. Rodney recalls a woman at a party last weekend who wore the design and became a sensation.
Internal revenue officials said a letter from "Mrs. X" of Aurora Illinois boosted the income tax report. She wrote she was glad to send a tax check and that her husband stopped drinking after seeing last year's amount. Also noted Cornell Medical School finding that canned mother's milk remains potent for two years.
Citation and decree notice from Grayson County Texas to B B Wilbanks and heirs declaring Lot 7 Block 1 Linnstaedt Addition Sherman delinquent for state and county taxes totaling 22.61 and 18.73. Suit brought to collect taxes and costs. appearance required at the April 28 1947 district court in Sherman Texas. pleadings on file. issued March 10 1947 by Clerk S V Earnest with Deputy Iva Davidson.
The document lists numerous parties including the unknown heirs of multiple deceased individuals such as D W Bennett C S Bennett S C Bennett Edward Burleson M H Nicholson J D Black William Burkett A W Hulett Bery Perry E T Bennett and others. It names trustees such as Jno A Wallace and A Sessums Powell Company with unknown addresses, plus temporary administrator George Harris and Polly Young among implicated heirs and successors in a broad probate or estate action.
J R Green and wife Willie Green sue to recover title and possession of 12 acres in Grayson County part of the D W Bennett Survey. Defendants include Austin Potts and heirs, Cur ley Potts heirs, Andrew Young heirs, Bell Nicholson also Bell Nero heirs, Fred Young heirs, A G Young heirs, Henry Young heirs, Jim Young heirs, Sam Young heirs, Millie Young Potts heirs, and T D Green. Plaintiffs claim unlawful entry and ouster January 1 1945 and seek restitution, rents of 100 per month, costs, and title and possession plus writ of restitution. Proceedings issued March 6 1947.
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