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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1945
Page
3
Discussion among farm leaders on extending Old Age and Survivors Insurance to farmers. Details of survivors and retirement benefits for industrial workers, the potential farm access, and Social Security Board recommendation to Congress. Next week will cover survivors insurance for widows and children.
The piece gathers quips from Granny Metcalf Uncle Ned Mrs Spraggins and Mr Dooley reflecting stubborn optimism and humor. It also notes ancient speakers used megaphone like devices and lists Texas oil fields producing 2 152 500 barrels daily as part of the national 4 793 000 barrel total.
The broadcast offers brief biblical Q and A on prayer perseverance Urim and Thummim women's attire, wealth in scripture, dancing, and a future famine of hearing the Word. Answers cite 1 Thessalonians 5 17 Genesis 13 2 Samuel 6 Exodus 15 Amos 8 and verses from James Deuteronomy.
In Bexar County Judge Charles J. Mathews dismissed the case after a daughter, 21, argued with her stepmother at her father’s home. The father testified he thrased her to stop the quarrel and the judge agreed it was a good thing.
Citation issued in No 53512 requires Nettie May Lewis to appear and answer the plaintiff Lee Lewis by 10 a m on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance. The case concerns annulment of marriage due to a prior unterminated marriage. Filed April 21 1945 in Sherman Texas. Deputy clerk Nancy Drake.
Citation issued to Willa Mae Cowan on June 4 1945 by the District Court of Grayson County Sherman Texas. The suit No 53481 lists Charles R Cowan as plaintiff and Willa Mae Cowan as defendant seeking divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Clerk A S V Earnest Deputy Nancy Drake.
A collection of humorous vignettes from the South and Midwest featuring a sharp wit, trick questions about life and language, and everyday misadventures. Jokes span law office, farm life, plumbing, and domestic quirks with exchanges about aging, hearsay, gum, cab rides, and marital decisions.
A youth says he wants to join the Army as a track athlete but is told by a sergeant that they do not want anyone trained to start running at the sound of a gun fired. The exchange highlights military recruiting concerns about rushing actions.
The late Senator Wm. Alden Smith of Michigan was introduced at a state farmers’ picnic with a remark that he would now speak for an audience gathered in his home state. The anecdote reflects his long connection to rural communities and public service.
During tough training a group of parachute troops tell an officer a complaint about the new cook. They say he tries to make them soft by putting sugar in boiled barbed wire, prompting the major to ask how. The tale highlights the mock hardship of military boot camp.
A speaker challenges a man for deserting his wife calling him a coward, while the respondent defends himself by claiming deep knowledge of his partner. He asserts being a refugee to describe his status and stance.
A fragment shows Mrs Longsham instructing Ellen to ask each person before removing soup plates. The brief dining-room exchange hints at etiquette and household routine.
The chairman stated that after an hour the band will be called together again. This marks a planned pause before resuming the meeting and continuing discussions.
Citation issued April 11 1945 to Charles S King in Grayson County Texas for divorce from Martha P Goff King on grounds of cruel treatment. Order set for May 28 1945. Court records note case No 53490.
A general practice office operates over Dyer and Jones on Sherman’s east side of the square.
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