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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
3
Fort Worth witnesses a wartime boom in antique furniture as housewives scout for Colonial pieces and old treasures. Roy R. Bledsoe says numbers of dealers have risen, prices rise, and old items travel from New England to Fort Worth, fueling a vivid local market.
The dealer Bledsoe showcases a collection of period items in local antique stores. He highlights bustle era garments and handlebar mustaches as popular draws and pitches for customers seeking old world décor and unique pieces. He offers an ornate French urn at 125 dollars.
London explains common air power terms for readers including Flight three or more aircraft Squadron two or more flights Group three or more squadrons Wing three or more groups Division unlimited Air Force unlimited Mission ordered operation such as dropping bombs strafing or diversion Sortie one aircraft on an ordered operation over enemy area or during reconnaissance A thousand sorties could mean one operation by 1 000 planes or multiple planes making trips
The Army and Navy admit 410 American deaths in a freak tragedy where U S anti aircraft guns aided the enemy in downing 23 of 170 planes carrying parachutists to Sicily. The incident occurred July 10 11 and was withheld from the public for eight months after an Army newspaper correspondent first reported it.
A pompous guest asserts that lying on the right side is best for sleep. An amused listener retorts that when one is on the right side, lying is unnecessary, turning the remark into a playful exchange.
A teacher asks for verb forms in class and a pupil answers Indicative interrogative and imperative with examples. Two autoists argue in a narrow alley and back up instead of yielding. In a bookstore a girl draws a picture of God saying she wants to discover what God looks like.
A draft board composed of your friends and neighbors is noted. A young Ohio serviceman, stationed on a remote South Pacific island, sent back a postcard reading Look where my neighbor sent me.
A teacher struggles to hold attention as he praises the sun’s light traveling at thousands of miles per second. A student bluntly retorts that it’s “downhill all the way,” revealing classroom boredom.
A joke exchanges with an old lady asking how crews handle a leak at sea. The captain replies they place a pan under the hull to catch the water, illustrating practical humor aboard.
First Monday after ten days service of this writ, in Sherman, 1944. Probate Court convenes April 1 to hear all interested parties contesting the estate report. Writ and affidavit of publisher must be returned. Witness H Grady Thompson, County Court clerk, Grayson County Texas. Official seal March 16 1944. Iva Medlin, Deputy.
A riddle-like scene has three boys bragging about fathers who earn money for writing a poem, a song, and a sermon. The first earns ten dollars, the second twenty five, and the third, read from a pulpit, brings in more money for four men.
Public notice from Grayson County Texas announces a tax foreclosure action against Lula McCarty now deceased, her unknown heirs and representatives, and other defendants. The City of Tioga seeks to foreclose a 135 by 306 foot parcel on Buck Creek described land deed 1902 and delinquent taxes from 1931 to 1942 totaling $40.31 plus interest and costs. Suit filed in 1944 in the 15th Judicial District Court in Grayson County. defendants to appear January term to defend. case No 49881. court at Sherman.
A German lieutenant, captured by a British officer in Italy, discusses the war while awaiting escort for interrogation. The British officer condemns Berlin bombing. the German points out London was bombed first, then quips about the size of Allied bombs.
In court the plaintiff rose when his name was called for jury service and admitted he was trying his own case. The clerk objected noting he could not sit as juror. The plaintiff acknowledged the error and called it luck rather than plan.
A tall blonde discusses footwear choices, aiming for red flats with wedge heels to pair with a short lieutenant. The dialogue highlights fashion plans and character dynamics in a concise exchange.
A back-and-forth joke features an American and an Englishman debating timing. The American ends with a quip about next summer, but the Englishman responds that he already understood it last summer, turning the exchange into a dry humor moment about anticipation and timing.
The vicar asked church members to supply refreshments for the social and urged that concrete cakes be provided rather than abstract promises.
Citation directs Grayson County officials to publish notice of the final report filed by Annie Louise Robertson executrix in the W. M. Robertson estate. The report will be heard in the Grayson County County Court after ten days of publication.
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