28 Apr 1944
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1944
Page
1
Public notice lists names including Prank Svoboda R M Cantrell Joyce Fender William G Forgy and others. It states newspaper is mailed at Bonham Texas as second class mail and invites corrections for erroneous reflections on character or reputation and provides instruction for changing address.
110 acres near highway offered for sale. 60 acres in heavy black soil cultivated, balance pasture wood and meadow. Includes a bungalow with electric lights and ample water, plus a good barn. Priced at 50 dollars per acre. Contact Frank Wright at 103 W or 229.
A garbled real estate listing advertises multiple houses for sale or rent within Bonham area. Entries include 5 to 9 room dwellings with garages, all conveniences, and large lots on gravel or blacktop streets. Prices range from 1300 to 3500 with details on furnishings, terms, and a 1203 Cedar Street two story option. May 10 sale deadline and contact numbers listed.
A column reflects on a New York ration case where a man earned a duplicate book despite his name. It notes Calvin Coolidge defense and the fallibility of past mistakes. It mentions mankind’s mortality and dismisses any supposed super race, while mocking Hitler. Army plans warn of turkey shortages for next Christmas.
Announcement of candidacies for Democratic primaries dated July 22 and August 26 1944. Names include for Congress Sam Rayburn G C Morris George B Biggerstape Vernon G Heengar Ed Whitley and more. local posts include Commissioner Precinct No 2 District Clerk 6th Judicial and Representative SKOK District with Harmar Floyd and Charles Floyd among the names.
The article notes several service members and families: Lasater son of Mr and Mrs Charles F Lasater is assigned to the Technical School AAF Truax Field Madison Wisconsin for radio technician training. Bailey High School graduate entered service January 1942, stationed at Camp Walters and in Columbus Mississippi and Puerto Rico before Truax Field. Harold D Sorrel in North Africa reports promotion to corporal. James Robinson and Jropha Witte with parents Mr and Mrs J E Robinson Sr say he landed safely in England. Reports from North Africa mention Hene Cirove Pie Herma Sta burn and Nora Savall’s son somewhere in North Africa. Sgt Stewart writes from Anzio area. Roy Ravburr serves in the Naval He pat Corpus Christi. Lt Ce. and Mrs Dent erham & Saffira KM mention B-29s in Hawaii. The item highlights multiple families’ wartime moves and updates.
U P correspondent relinquished a top exclusive after receiving a weapon. The report notes the decision affected coverage of wartime operations including Bougainville and the Pacific theater. Merrill explains restrictions kept vital information from leaking and cites the need to limit enemy knowledge of force size and locations.
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