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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1954
Page
7
A collection of one liners and quick stories ranging from family money and college pride to longevity of animals and social quips. Includes a farmer’s son, a stingy father, a knot joke, a forget me not reminder, a coffee water gag, and an alien citizenship exchange with a flag lesson.
Washington reports that over 16 500 federal positions were cut in Texas under the current administration raising total U S job reductions to 230 244 nationwide and saving taxpayers more than 850 million annually. Texas job losses rose from 123 215 to 106 636 between December 1952 and June 1954.
The Reflector lists eight students enrolling this year: Martha Young Martha Cowart Marilyn Jones Carolyn Wetzel Michael Holland Jerry Copeland Vonnie Kelsey and John Shores. An eighth grade English class broadcast a World News segment and an earlier facts program.
Grayson County farmers promote Eat More Beef and Use More Dairy Products through a slogan contest sponsored by the Sherman Chamber of Commerce and the Jaycees. Prizes include a $25 savings bond and a pen set. entrants must be enrolled in Grayson County schools and submit by December 3, 1954.
WHS reports on couples seen over the weekend including Dixie and Jerry Donna and Joe Della and Jerry Ann and James Laura Bess and H C Verna Connie Dorris and Charles Alice and Bobby Lynda and Mark Eugenia and John Sarah and Ralph Donna and James Jackie Pannell Barbara Hasty Dorris Wallace Laura Jean and mail or San Diego letters are noted.
Writ directs Johnson and others to appear with a written answer to W H Murphy's petition by 10 a m on first Monday after 42 days from issuance. Court in Sherman, Texas. Case No 61729 lists Highland View Denison property Lot 18 Block 12. Publication dates November 11 and 25, 1951.
Court requires Thomas F Watt to appear by December 27 at 10 A M in Grayson County District Court Sherman for a divorce petition filed November 7 1954 against Mary Jane Wann alleging cruel treatment. Publication ran November 18 25 and December 2 9 1954 in The White Sun.
An highway safety plea from E B Stiles of the First Presbyterian Church urges careful driving with a humorous card noting predestination. The piece quotes the line you may hit a Presbyterian.
A series of veterans questions covers Public Law 16 training eligibility needing disability and guidance from VA counselors. Other items explain absences under Korean GI Bill, endowment policy payout choices, and refund of prepaid premiums to beneficiaries. The final quip notes an audience response about comfort during trial.
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