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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1958
Page
7
A civic notice urges better knowledge of traffic laws to reduce deaths and losses. It advertises the Texas Driving Handbook from the Driver's License Division in Austin and explains fault rules, proper look-out, and proper control as essential, even at legal speeds, under varying conditions.
The City of Denison sues D. W. Propeck or unknown heirs and LeRoy Propeck estate administrator in Grayson County. The case seeks an easement ten feet wide for a sanitary sewer line across a 14 acre tract with a 40 foot construction easement, per deeds and bounds. Respond by Dec 15 1968 in Sherman Court.
A curiously philosophical tale features Grandpaw Pudgins recalling eleven years as a dogcatcher and a tourist asking about health, a professor testing a star quarterback with an oral quiz, and a slipping math error that leads to a wry remark about eight plus eight. The dialogue bounces between humor and stumbles, ending with a mountaineer asking what the cure was.
A movie star on vacation in the Ozark Mountains is greeted by a village resident who asks if the actor has been seen before. The scene underscores a contrast between urban skepticism and mountaintop faith traditions as travelers experience local life.
A comical exchange shows a well fed wife and a dieting husband. She vows to cook and darn socks after marriage. he quips that not necessary. She gains weight, he diets, sues for divorce, and the judge hears his pun about a victim of an abundant wife.
A woman seeks a gift for her husband and is advised bourbon with a sale on Old Hunting Dog for 75 dollars. She retorts with a demand for Old French Poodle. A jewelry store customer complains a watch stops after two weeks, clerk replies about his illness on purchase.
Jennings called his wife from the office and announced two theater tickets for tomorrow night. She reacted with delight and said she would start dressing immediately.
An editor dies after a long illness leaving no funds for burial. A friend seeking help nearly raises the need with a stranger, who instead offers five dollars and quips to bury five editors.
The Hickman Sunday School class at First Presbyterian Church met Wednesday night November 19 at the home of Mrs. Hoyt Taylor. Leader Mrs. C. P. Dawson reported on Buddhism, followed by discussion. Plans were made for the December 17 meeting at the church with gifts for Reynolds Home Dallas and cookies and candy for Whitewright shut ins. Refreshments were served to 11 members.
The article comments on the idea that saving money reduces available leisure and pleasures. It suggests a modern view that frugality may cost enjoyment and social activities in pursuit of financial prudence.
The Sun announces postal details for Whitewright Texas and subscription pricing for Grayson and Fannin Counties, outside counties, and foreign. It notes its status as a service institution open to news items from individuals and organizations and outlines editorial rights to accept or reject submissions.
Citation issued to Joe Herbert Hoskins in Grayson County TX to answer by 10 a.m. December 29 1958 in the 15th District Court in Sherman. Evelyn D. Hoskins sues for divorce on grounds of cruel treatment, case No. 65498 filed October 2 1958 with clerk S V Earnest and deputy Shirley Davis.
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