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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1934
Page
3
A humor piece follows a festive exchange as a policeman asks about a drowned man and a young wife recalls costly gifts from her father. The elderly lady identifies the Duke and Duchess, the Mayor and Mayoress, and the Vicar among the visiting townspeople.
Mrs. Jones recalls the first hint of her husband’s decline as he shook the hall tree and searched the floor for apples, revealing early signs of mental distress in the home.
A man describes prior arrests by the same officer and admits to fearing the policeman. He protests a family relation claim and explains he is simply scared, not related, as he faces further legal proceedings.
A humor-filled column sketches snippets from daily life and satire. Jokes feature a traveling salesman, a grocer, a beggar woman, marital banter, a movie actress, a child’s wit, and a farmer with a doctor as death’s door.
A Grayson County history notes Kentuckytown Baptist Church founded in 1852, among the county's earliest Baptists. It recounts pastors, earlier church structures, a 1862 storm, Masons sharing a hall, revival growth, and current membership near 80. The article contrasts Kentuckytown with nearby churches and lists founding details and notable members.
Motorists mobilize led by the American Automobile Association to seek tax relief as average yearly car taxes reach 47.31 dollars or 28 percent of vehicle value. Federal levies, totaling 257,334,732 dollars, spike overall taxes while state fees drop. AAA cites overall motor taxes at 1,128,262,000 dollars with federal cuts due next June 30.
Dr John W Brown Texas health officer warns that winter cold prevalence rises and casual attitudes cause needless deaths. He urges basic vitality rules with fresh air wholesome food rest and avoiding stimulants. If a cold occurs seek physician advice promptly and follow orders including bed rest.
In a business dispute Cohen threatened Rosenstein. Cohen carried a pistol and faced Rosenstein when he arrived drunk. Rosenstein asked the price for the gun, and Cohen later explained he could not kill a man who was talking business.
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