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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1945
Page
8
Dr Geo W Cox State Health Officer warns whooping cough is the most dangerous communicable disease for infants under six months. He notes over 80 percent of child deaths are under one year, says transmission occurs by direct contact, and urges isolation of cases for at least two weeks and early physician call.
In Himeji Japan American GI s of the 130th Infantry Regiment ran a language class exchanging questions and answers with Japanese locals. A volley of quiet exchanges followed a quiz on what is wrong with the American soldier. A Japanese man finally said the soldier is the best in the world, then the soldier pressed for what’s wrong, and a Japanese woman timidly added that Americans are always eating, which is impolite.
Tokyo newspapers report Emperor Hirohito will travel to Kansai on November 12 to report the end of hostilities at Ise Shrine and to Kyoto to inform imperial ancestors, returning to Tokyo on November 15. Following this, a aphorism about contentment contrasts Diogenes and Alexander.
The Army will leave Ashburn General Hospital at McKinney on December 12 and Harmon General Hospital at Longview on December 5. VA has not yet decided if it will take over the facilities. Army Surgeon General officials cited patient load from overseas, hospital construction, transport availability, and proximity to populated areas as factors inactivation decisions.
Four year old coconuts begin production at ten years. A fuel blends kerosene and gasoline powers experimental planes. Lens grinding shifts from skilled craft to mechanical precision due to war innovation. Hydrofluoric acid etches glass except a newly developed phosphate glass. Niagara Falls recedes about two and a half feet annually.
The State of Texas to H L Barnes and heirs of Barnes and Josie Barnes deceased plus Amy Barnes heirs and Mary Eckhardt and Fred Eckhardt. You must appear by 10 am on Monday after 42 days from issuance, December 17, 1945, before the District Court in Sherman. Plaintiff Rosa Moore Love seeks title and possession of Lot 19, Block 18, Miller's First Edition, Denison, with damages of 500 dollars. Court issued November 1, 1945. 4N29
Classified notices announce a shipment of salesbooks in a carton of 100 for merchants, with neighbors offered a carton today. Other items include a large white trellis left in a yard, Frigidaire and Maytag displays at Johnson Jewelry, a five room dwelling for sale on West Main, and Square Deal Furniture offering weekly Whitewright pickups and repair services.
A widow or homeowner expresses gratitude to the fire department and others for saving their home when a barn burned on Monday. The note, signed by Mrs. Frank Phillips, credits their good and efficient work with preventing total devastation.
Clyde Montgomery expresses sincere thanks to all who donated blood and offered support through letters cards flowers gifts and prayers. He notes Whitewright residents gave 20 pints and he remains humble and grateful.
Mrs. Ber nice Claytor of the Texas A and M College Extension Service offers practical washing machine care guidance. Read manufacturer directions, avoid overloading, keep drains and surfaces clean, maintain rubber parts and oil moving components, tighten bolts and screws, and perform regular checkovers to extend service life and efficiency.
In Santa Monica a man nearly finished a doughnut when a waitress swept a cloth along the counter sending the first doughnut to the floor. He protested he had only two bites left. She nonchalantly provided a new doughnut, he took two bites, and the remaining piece went on his plate.
No 53955 The State of Texas and Grayson County proceed against Emory E Peters and unknown heirs. Legal action appears to involve succession or property matters with an official notice to heirs and interested parties. Heirs are warned to respond or appear as required by court process.
Notice sets forth Emory E Peters and Hattie Evans and unknown heirs as owners of the South seventy feet of Lot One and part of Lot Two in Cook's Second Addition Denison Grayson County. State and county taxes total 712.25. Suit filed for collection and foreclosure to be heard December 3, 1945, in Sherman court. Clerk S V Earnest issued November 3 1945. 3N22
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