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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1956
Page
7
A montage of jokes and light vignettes from a radio host and townsfolk. Q&A with a contestant, a mother chasing a sick child, a quarrel over wives and ragged garments, a patient farmer and a perjury quip, and a hopeful sweetheart counting dollars with spring in the air.
The State of Texas issues a citation to Josie Sanders to appear in the 15th District Court of Grayson County Sherman on November 26 1956 at 10 AM to answer a petition for partition of Lot 4 in Block 17 Perry’s First Addition Denison and associated household furniture. The suit filed October 12 1956 bears No. 64105.
A shy suitor, after receiving a bouquet and a kiss, sprang to his feet and ran for the door. She reassures him she meant no offense and he explains he is off to fetch more flowers.
A brief family moment shows Freddie, old enough to inquire, asking about complex mental health terms while his father contemplates his own grasp of the explanation, hinting at a larger thoughtful exchange to come.
A thinker contrasts a psychotic and a neurotic regarding arithmetic beliefs. The psychotic declares 2 plus 2 equals 5 while the neurotic accepts 4 but frets over the correct answer. The line probes perception, certainty, and anxiety in reasoning.
A waitress prompts a group of four to name vegetables they do not want with their meals. The fourth man objects that pickled beets are not on the menu, prompting comic confusion about what exists to refuse. The couple argues over trading their old car for a newer model while debating needs versus wants.
A wry line notes that parenthood peaks when children are past babysitters yet not old enough to drive, framing early family life as a transitional era. It captures a playful reflection on growing independence and parental guidance.
At an eight year old birthday, adults scramble to organize games and races while the will's reading is set for tomorrow. A child asks if they may play once the chaos ends, highlighting the odd tension between celebration and inheritance.
The case names J. N. Farmer and Maude E. Farmer as plaintiffs and Isham G. Belcher O B Clements and Mrs M L Spears as defendants in a suit filed October 19 1966 for judgment of title and possession of the south half of Lots 9 and 10 in Block 10 of Demas Addition to Denison Grayson County Texas. The notice is dated October 1956 with service required by December 3 1956 with publication in The Whitewright Sun on October 2 and November 1 8 and 15 1956.
A roster lists Reflector Bond along with Sandra Montgomery Linda Harrelson Barbara Lumpkins Pat tye Bartley Paula Geers Robbie Cawthon Jeanette Hopkins Lynda Sanderson and Jean Brown as candidates or associates in local civic matters under W. L. P. Seats or roles pending confirmation.
Last Thursday night a pep rally and bonfire at American Legion Park boosted Tiger spirit. Fans attended as the team led cheers with coaches, sang the school song, and kept up boisterous yells throughout the week.
Mrs John Biggerstaff the school nurse conducts eye tests on students with an Ortho Rater. Each student looks at six slides to assess near and far sightedness. A double check is given to students who wear glasses.
Royse City Bulldogs defeated Whitewright 54 to 0 at Bryant Field. Bill Polk outran Tigers to prevent five Royse City scores while a host of backs run for long gains. Scorers included Jerry Hallon Martin Harvey Phillip Coffer Clarence Nixon Danny Davidson Don Bumpass and Kenneth Ashley.
At a Oct 17 meeting the Sophomore FFA elected Thurman Pool as president David Clark as vice president David Sanderson as secretary Billy Hamilton as treasurer Bobby Durham as sentinel and Bobby Phillips as reporter. Jim Benbrook kicked six extra points for Rouse City and Whitewright linemen David Sanderson and Bill Polk stood out on defense.
A girl recounts her first day at school and proudly claims she was the brightest in class. Her story turns humorous when the class fails to guess her drawing, prompting a playful motherly reaction.
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