Tyler firm bids low on Ector sewer project
Wilks, Duke and Steed of Tyler submitted the low bid of $47,575.70 for the Ector sanitary sewer system and plant with an apparent $1,300 saving from bid-call error. Engineers expect to finalize tabulation and award the contract to the Tyler firm, which previously built Savoy’s sewer system. The project includes a $16,500 disposal plant and $31,075.70 for mains and laterals, serving all city sections with 100 plus residents already signed for connections.
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ECTOR
Spl
Wilks
Duke and Steed
Tyler
Ector City Commission
Iingneers
Wyatt C. Hedrick
Dallas
Dake and Steed
W. E. Corneal
Savoy
Mt. Pleasant
Richardson
Searsville
Texas and Pacific Raiload
Bonham Christmas Parade Planning Urged
The editor urges Bonham to begin planning a large Christmas parade soon to attract visitors from Fannin and neighboring counties. A firm date, floating prizes, and active committees are needed to ensure a successful event that launches the holiday shopping season.
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Cantrell
Santa Claus
Bonham
Fannin
Grayson
Hunt and Collin
Lamar
Texas
Bryan
Oklahoma
North
Oil Field Worker Fatally Injured in Accidental Shooting
Doyle Ratliff a 32 year old oil field worker was fatally shot by a seven year old boy with a .22 rifle while visiting A. J. Walser Jr the victim's father in law at Pecan Grove about ten miles east of San Saba Sheriff Brantley Barker said the family lived there and the incident occurred August 24.
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San Saba
Tex
Doyle Ratliff
Brantley Barker
Ratliff
A. J. Walser Jr
Pecan Grove
Here
Sewer Mains Extended In Bonham Northwest Area
A. W. Boren began a 3700 foot sewer trench from North Center Street at Russell Avenue, extending west to Agnew Street and Nunnelee Road to serve annexed Bonham houses. City crews will lay pipe as the ditch opens, with a parallel water main along Russell Avenue.
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A. W. Boren
Bonham
Center Street
Russell Avenue
Agnew Street
Nunnelee Road
Claude Ruth
Agnew
Sheriff’s Force On Air As Hookup Is Completed
Fannin county sheriff department began using its own two way shortwave radio system after mounting an antenna on a 100 foot stack. Tests conducted Monday night, full operation achieved Tuesday.
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Sheriff's Force
Fannin County Sheriff’s Department
Spelling Champ Gloria Lockerman Advances on TV Quiz
Twelve year old Gloria Lockerman, a Baltimore bound spelling champion, appears on CBS TV The $64,000 Question winning 4000 in a consolation prize and indicating a race for 32000 next Tuesday. Her divorced parents, both Philadelphia residents, support a continued run while Gloria plans for a tape recorder and an English racer bike.
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New York
Gloria Lockerman
Baltimore
Gloria
Cbs-Tv
James Lockerman
Vivian Singleton
Philadelphia
Singleton
Bik
Blackie Gonzales Wolf Returns Home After Brief Absence
Blackie Gonzales a four month old wolf belonging to Mr and Mrs C Hodge is back at their East Fourth Street home after disappearing Monday afternoon. The dog wolf appeared at their lodge home Tuesday around 8 PM for supper. Mrs Hodge noted several phone reports of sightings before the return and quipped the wolf preferred home life.
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Blackie Gonzales
Dub Hodge
3. C. Hodge
4Th Street
Gonzales
Eisenhower vows no division of Germany as peace aim
President Eisenhower told the American Bar Association in Philadelphia that the United States cannot accept a divided Germany or other Soviet subversion as part of a lasting peace. He urged justice and human rights, warning against agreements that yield injustice for security. He urged firm yet friendly resolve and understanding of other viewpoints.
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Philadelphia
Eisenhower
United States
Germany
Geneva
Manayreas
Nye
Bar Association
American Bar Association
Independence Hall
John Marshall
Marshall
America
Igut
US senator invites Soviet leaders for better understanding
Sen. Allen J. Ellender invited five top Soviet Communist leaders to visit the United States to foster better understanding between nations. He urged a U. S. Congressional delegation to visit Russia to observe how the country is run.
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Moscow
Allen J. Ellendep
United States
U. S
Congress
Russia
Pair Held Here For Officers in Other Counties
A man and woman were held in the Fannin county jail on theft and check charges from Midland Snyder and Greenville. County Attorney Tibby Wright said the duo, detained by City Officer Hoss Cain, used Bonham as their headquarters and worked from here.
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Fannin County
Midland
Greenville
Snyder
Tibby Wright
Hoss Cain
Sian
Bonham
Wright
Here
Senate Leader Johnson Plans Ranch Trip After Heart Attack
Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon B. Johnson plans to fly to his ranch near Johnson City Fox on Thursday while recuperating from a heart attack suffered July 2. Johnson's doctor ordered that no itinerary details be released.
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Washington
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson City
Fox
Johnson
Uiis
Donations Aid Flood Relief in Eight Northeastern States
The Punnin County Red Cross chapter accepts contributions for emergency flood relief in eight northeastern states. The initial $10 came from a Bonhon VA Center member. Donations may be sent to the Red Cross office in the courthouse or to Horace Smith, chapter treasurer, at the First National Bank.
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Punnin County
Red Cross
Albert Chritsian
Bonhon VA Center
Horace Smith
First National Bank
Hottest Day Temperature Hits 102 Degrees Here
Bonhoustes sweltered in the hottest weather of the year with official readings reaching 102 degrees. Overnight lows stayed in the high seventies as the region faces a long warm spell. Forecasters warn more hot weather through August and into mid September.
Bonham's Big Bargain Bonanza Returns With 20 Merchants
Bonham's 20 BBBB merchants prepare for Thursday sale featuring a wide array of popular merchandise at low prices, promising a bonanza for Fannin County shoppers.
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Bonham's
Bonham
Fannin County
Governor Speaks To Rotarians During District Visit
District 88 Rotary governor Forrest Roberts told Benham Rotarians that Rotary clubs in 02 countries and regions unite to promote international understanding and peace. He outlined workshop plans with Dr L C Biggers on civic programs and noted Rotary International has funded student fellowships totaling $1,760,000 in recent years aiding 709 students in 57 countries since 1947. He cited a current Fellow studying at Bristol University.
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Forrest
Ofotary
Roberts
Rotary International
Rotary
John M Brooks
Gilmer
Bristol University
Bristol
Jengland
Big Spring School Board Ends Segregation Policy This Fall
Big Spring independent school district affirms its integration plan in elementary schools as compliant with the federal constitution. The Texas Citizens Council sues to block state education funds for integrated schools. The board vows to admit qualified students in all zones regardless of race and to report attendance to the state.
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Big Spring
Ing Spring Independent
Land
Texas
Texas Citizens Comncil
Supreme Law of the Land
United State Supreme Court
State Commissioner of Education
Texas Citizeng Council
Iwt
Eisenhower orders up to 80 million flood relief program
The government moves to launch an 80 million relief program as President Eisenhower orders a total war on flood damage in the northeast. He plans to report progress after a Philadelphia trip before resuming a Colorado vacation. Congressional leaders weigh the need for a special session while White House officials coordinate aid to restore streets water systems schools and debris clearing.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Philadelphia
Colorado
White House
Congress
James C. Hagerty
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Rayburn
Sam Rayburn
Civil Defense
Val Peterson
David Mathews Heads Honey Grove Lions Club
Dr. David Mathews elected president of the new Honey Grove Lions club with Jack Self as first vice president and H D Witcher as second vice president. Frank Fry is third vice president and John Ingram treasurer secretary. Directors include George EB Turner Clay Holland for two years and John Barrett Dr H C Chancellor for one year. Bonham Lions president Dr Fred M Boling led the initial meeting with Art Wilson in a 23 minute magic show. Meetings are held every Tuesday at the American Legion hut City Lake.
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Honey Grove
David Mathews
New
Lions Club
Jack Self
H. D. Witcher
Frank Fry
John Ingram
Doc Melton
Wash Underwood Tailtwister
George EB
Turner
Clay Holland
John Barrett
H. C. Chancellor
Fred M. Boling
Bonham Lions Club
Art Wilson
American Legion
City Lake
Weather Outlook for North Central Texas
Partly cloudy conditions persist Tuesday night into Thursday with limited thunder chances. Isolated afternoon and evening showers possible mainly in the northern and central portions of the region.
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North Central
Texas
Local chatter at the center street halt on a Wednesday
The fragment describes workers like Cquate Hut Bowden McKee Ovick and Tibby Wright back at work after a bite to eat. Ed Southerland and Jim Underwood coffeeing, Don Denten savoring another cup, and Clarence Lendon with Zeke Dusen talking. Tom Denton heads south on Center as the Pepe family, Katherine and May, are seen in the doorway. A telephone chat with Barnett Thempeen marks a Wednesday Buna moment.
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Hut Bowden
McKee Ovick
Tibby Wright
Ed Southerland
Jim Underwood
Don Denten
Clarence Lendon
Zeke Dusen
Tom Denton
Pepe
Katherine
May
Barnett
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Connecticut
Fis
Pinus
BBB
BBBB
Leatherwood Brothers Hardware
American Theatre
Whites Auto Supply
Plaza Drug
Babcock Brothers Auto Supply
Hunt's Department Store
Sydley Jackson
Dobson and Company
South Center Street
Cotton Shop
Peeler Drug
Hatley Motor Co. Dairy Queen
Brannon’s Jewelers
Dobson, Inc
South Main
Bonham Furniture
Bonham Style Shop
F. W. Woolworth
Necehi Ia Sew Ing Circle
J. Bo White Co
Knights of the Round Table
Bargum
Heads Lions Club
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