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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1954
Page
8
College Station report lists eight home safety checks by Sadie Hatfield of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. It covers driveway visibility, safe trash burners, chimney mesh, secure clotheslines, lawn holes, level walks, tight garbage cans, and a contained play area to prevent accidents.
A young applicant sought a commission in the Union Army with a glowing pedigree letter. Lincoln replied that the army needs men for service not for breeding. The piece notes Romans called Scotland Caledonia.
A Rotarian meditation on fathers describing their flaws and duties from pride to anger. It portrays a father as a hardworking, hopeful figure who strives to smooth life for his children even while fearing inadequacy. The piece ends with a vision of fatherly repair beyond death.
In a school algebra moment a teacher shows minus eight plus ten equals two, a student challenges it and cites history. The teacher retorts it was true in his schooling, and the student adds a facet about Republicans changing everything.
A faded spinster asks for complexion cream. The clerk jokes about “restoring” leading to a quick sale of ten dollars worth of product. The exchange ends with a hearty laugh over the bargain.
Linda Theatre schedules Duffy of San Quentin with Louis Hayward Joanne Dru and Paul Kelly on May 6 7. May 8 features Battle at Rouge River with Geo Montgomery and Martha Hyer. May 9 10 shows Dangerous Mission with Victor Mature Piper Laurie and William Bendix. May 11 Watch for Title. May 12 Web Go Man Go with Dane Clark Harlem Globetrotters Pat Breslin. May 13 14 His Majesty O Keefe with Burt Lancaster Joan Rice.
The Sun lists political contenders for Grayson and Fannin Counties. Congressman 4th District is Sam Rayburn seeking reelection. Sheriff candidates are Cecil R. Walker and G. W. Woody Blanton.
Flowers from Hannah Florist of Sherman offered for all occasions. Carrie Hamilton advertises. A 24 piece stainless steel cutlery set was discounted from 25.00 to 12.50 at Lem Titts Worth in Bonham. New and used bed and living room suites priced 49.50 to 129.50 plus electric refrigerators and washers at Lem Tittsworth in Bonham.
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