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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1936

Page

4

Five Lives Toll in Denison Truck Tragedy

A truck overturn on Highway No 6 near Denison killed five people and injured eight as victims from Denison died at city and Long Sneed hospitals. The dead include Willie Mae Lollar 16, James W. Muncie 19, Annie Louise Hogg 19, Clara Louise Simmons 17, and Mrs Floyd Thompson 38. Tilman Red Woodley 28 remained seriously hurt after surgery and transfer to Paris.

Denison Denison City Hospital Floyd Thompson Clara Louise Simmons Tilman Red) Woodley Paris Calvary Cemetery White Pig Morgan Street Armstrong Avenue Thompson Sherman Brothers Colbert Bridge Red River

King Edward Goes On Diet To Cut Waist

VIENNA King Edward of Great Britain has reportedly gone on a diet to slim his waistline. While vacationing in Austria he planned the routine, says friends. He reports losing weight and improved health, with meals of fruit tea and light dinners plus a rule against alcohol before evening. He prefers a personal tea blend and whisky and soda later.

Vienna Edward Great Britain Austria

Scene of Horror Leaves Several Hurt in Vehicle Crash

Floyd Sonny Thompson fourteen, son of the honoree, lost three toes from his right foot. Mrs Bessie Hayes of Maud Oklahoma aunt of Mrs Thompson treated for a broken leg and cuts. Pauline Mayers fifteen watched for pelvic and back injuries with severe bruises. Leland Miller nineteen broken collar bone and head cuts. Alfred Overturf twenty driver at home with bruises and shock. Edith Vinson and Pauline Farmer escaped with minor injuries and released from hospital. Overturf Vinson Woodley and Sonny Thompson rode in the cab. others in the rear bed of the machine.

Floyd Sonny) Thompson Bessie Hayes Maud Okla Thompson Pauline Mayers Leland Miller Alfred Overturf Edith Vinson Pauline Farmer Overturf Miss Vinson Woodley Sonny Thompson

Simple Death on a Street Crossing

A reformer asks a man if he wants the simple life. The pedestrian, wild-eyed, says no and braces to dash through traffic, noting his only interest is avoiding simple death while crossing the street.

Invisibility Rays Stir Dreamers in Modern Mechanix

Modern Mechanix describes New York demonstrations of invisible rays by Hungarian scientists Adam Gosztonyi and Stephen Pribil. A stage backdrop and a living man show illusion as chairs vanish while the man stays visible, while cigarets vanish in a separate display. The report notes no medical value for the rays and adds science notes on giant Sequoias, redwoods, and other trees.

H. G. Wells Anna L. White Modern Mechanix Magazine New York Adam _ Gosztonyi Stephen Pribil Gosztonyi Norway

Crow roost found with 200000 crows near Fort Lupton

G I Crawford of Boulder located a crow roost eight miles northwest of Fort Lupton, Colorado, housing at least 200,000 birds. The birds roost in a two acre grove by day roam up to fifty miles to feed, flying 800 to 900 feet high and diving into trees when watched.

Boulder Colo G. I. Crawford Fort Lupton Crawford

Straying cows shocked by electric pasture line

Avon Connecticut farmer Co F Woodruff installs five acre alfalfa pasture surrounded by a single strand of barbed wire connected to a mild current. Cows receive a mild shock after touching the line and usually avoid the area after a second incident. Milk output reportedly not affected.

Avon Conn Bossy Co. F. Woodruff Woodruff

Women Seek Relief With CARDUS Cure Claim

An advertisement promotes CARDUS as a safe relief for women’s pains. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Cole Young of La and others who report easing discomfort and overcoming related symptoms after using the product.

Cardus Cole Young Adre la

Meet The Mores Family A quirky moral guide

A playful piece introduces Sleep More Learn More Do More Think More Play More and Earn More as personified habits. Each character embodies daily traits and temptations, contrasting laziness and discipline. The brisk vignette invites readers to recognize these traits and pursue contentment through mindful choices.

Drinker Is Sentenced to Jail Nights and Weekends

Norwich Connecticut iron worker Joseph Callahan, 45, was found guilty of intoxication. He must serve the next 30 nights and weekends in jail, allowed to leave each workday morning to go to his job and return to jail after work. Judge Anthony Wayne O Connell said the sentence punishes him while protecting his job and family.

Norwich Conn Joseph Callahan Callahan Anthony Wayne O'Connell

Italy Offers Prizes For Twins And Triplets

Rome reports sweeping birth rate measures by the council of ministers include prizes to mothers of twins and triplets, funds to municipalities for birth and marriage bonuses, free education for families of eight or more, and eased marriage rules for military and public workers. Phyllis in mythology noted as the daughter of the Thracian king.

Rome Council of Ministers Phyllis Thrace

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