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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1955
Page
3
We hear of numerous visits and social gatherings across the region. Names include F C Patterson Ada Cornelius W B Head Ima Moody Preston Hefner John Smith Beulah Lumpkins Gil Suddeth Homer Sanderson Jess Blanks Alice Blanks Edgar Ayers Lyndal Pierson Ralph Wallace Pete Massengale Maurice Curfman O Davis C V Russell W L Clem and families.
A midwestern recipe for Davy Crockett Cracklin Bread describes a simple batter using self rising corn meal flour eggs evaporated milk and cracklings baked in an 8 by 8 pan at 400 F for about 25 minutes. It notes serving hot with butter preserves or syrup and suggests doubling the recipe after first try.
Seven Angelina County youths pleaded guilty to racing on public highways near Lufkin facing fines totaling 734 dollars. Sheriff Leon Jones warned that harsher penalties await repeat offenders after officers clocked speeds up to 100 mph. A 1955 sport sedan was wrecked in a downtown chase, injuring no one, and the driver and two occupants fled on foot before being captured.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a man forgets his billfold. The restaurant cashier offers to write his name on the wall, prompting a joke about his hat hiding the name from view. The lighthearted moment highlights social awkwardness and wit.
Citation issued by Grayson County District Court summons multiple Phelps and Swett heirs to appear by September 26, 1955, before Judge in Sherman. Plaintiffs Schiffert Paris and Doraty seek fee simple title to Lot 4 of Block 17 in Dumas Addition, Denison, removing clouds on the title.
The state issues summons to James Hite Norasite Annie Hite Aaron Gilliam and heirs or representatives and Richard Lorens Frances Johnson Frank Brown Rhodelia Brown Memorial Brown and H B Perryman. Plaintiffs seek title and possession of Lots 1-6 in Block 9 Miller's Second Addition Denison.ounds issued August 18 1955 with return if not served within 90 days.
Austin health officials warn summer brings dysentery diarrhea and enteritis risks to Texas children. Contaminated milk water or food plus overheated or exhausted infants and improper refrigeration raise danger. Fly transmission also endangers homes. seek immediate medical care and follow physician advised sanitation and treatment.
The dispatcher's office, covered with calendars depicting nude women, prompts the office manager to demand removal of the pictures. A worker asks why he favors the nude, and he replies that he was born that way.
Texas vocational agriculture teachers in Dallas heard Dr. Joe Nichols of Atlanta argue organic matter and legumes improve soil and healthier food. He cited tests and observations claiming organic matter superiority to manufactured fertilizers for healthier crops.
A woman tourist in Africa admires a native warrior's necklace of teeth. She equates their value to pearls. The warrior replies that anyone can open an oyster, implying a deeper or different meaning behind the ornament.
Grayson County District Court suit No. 63300 seeks title to 208 508 acres of land from the C E Findleman Survey and related tracts. Plaintiffs Mackie L Schmick et al name C E Findleman heirs and other listed deceaseds with unknown heirs as defendants along with Tioga Oil and Gas Company. Proceedings note September 1 1955 filing and October 17 1955 court date in Sherman Texas.
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