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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1949
Page
2
A child recalls daily mishaps with water and sand pies, spankings by Mamma and later scolding from Daddy. The boy describes chores, accidents, and family banter, noting tension between parents and the strange dynamics of punishment and forgiveness.
The Dallas Bar Association urged voters to defeat six of ten proposed Texas constitutional amendments in the November election. They opposed measures allowing women on juries, annual legislative sessions, elimination of poll taxes, civil service for large county employees, pensions for appointive county officials, and city county health unit taxes.
The Army reports 327 horses remain in the United States while 330 generals are listed. The force says it cannot participate in public equestrian exhibitions, leaving work horses mainly for duties. A stray note also mentions tree bark and the origin of the word whiskey.
Citation addresses The Denison Improvement Company and related heirs in a property ejectment suit. Clarence Scott seeks title and possession of land described in Denison, with rental value set at 250 dollars annually. Court action to recover costs and rents, with a December 5, 1949 deadline.
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