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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1947
Page
6
A girl attends her first ball game and, after the match, asks a player why the catcher wears a muzzle while the batter does the growling. A visitor at the asylum asks a writer what he is doing and learns he is writing to himself. He jokes about receiving the letter tomorrow.
Publication ordered in a Grayson County newspaper for at least ten days before return day to notify interested parties that Julia Headrick Administratrix filed September 12 1947 in County Court an account for final settlement of Eliza Taylor estate. Hearing set for September 29 1947 at 10 a.m. in Sherman courthouse. Parties may appear to contest the account. Witness J C Buchanan Clerk. Deputy Iva Medlin.
A humorous preacher notes the choir will sing I am glad salvation s free while Deacon Ketcham passes the hat. The congregation is reminded to contribute according to means, not generosity.
Smithers plans a solo trip into the mountains when Jake the camp guide warns him. He asks if Smithers has a map and compass and playing cards. Jake says a deck is essential because if lost, start solitaire and a stranger may appear to tell you what to do next.
A Wichita Falls church joke line has the chairman recounting a tale where a man dies and asks Satan who a corner group of residents are. Satan explains that the first group are backsliding Methodists. The story moves to another corner with a new group.
A man calls a local editor with a nephew's story about his uncle a temperate 80 year old who shuns vice yet reveals religious satire. The uncle, portrayed as a paragon of propriety, is contrasted with joking references to Presbyterians Baptists and a staged scene of people hanging from the ceiling as a comic aside.
A maid awakens to find a man in her room and calmly asks him to sit. An hour later a frantic call reports a burglar in Miss Spinster's bedroom at 2312 Blank Street. The sergeant asks who is speaking. the voice replies that the burglar is speaking.
In a desert scene the two buzzards observe a jet propelled plane speeding by, its exhaust billowing flame and smoke as it vanishes. One buzzard comments that the aircraft was a remarkable sight.
A brisk exchange ends with a witty line about a burning tail. The speaker jokes that the other would hurry if his tail were on fire, signaling a hurried chase or quick departure in a light anecdotal scene.
A traveler questions a mountain resident in the Ozarks on accessing life’s basics. The reply admits ongoing trouble and that much received isn’t drinkable. A restaurant sign adds humor, boasting takeout options but excluding waitresses.
Citation No. 9109 in Texas notes guardian Alice H. Bryant dated September 16, 1947, regarding the estate of William Billy L. Pipkin, a minor. The fragment records a legal action or filing by the guardian in the Pipkin estate case.
The County Court of Grayson County Texas will hear the final settlement of the estate in docket 9109 on the specified day at a stated time. William Billy Pipkin, a minor, may appear with counsel to contest the account. all concerned are cited and notified by publication. Clerk J C Buchanan with Deputy Iva Medlin signs the notice dated September 16 1947.
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