Sam Rayburn Library Groundbreaking Set for Saturday
Groundbreaking for the Sam Rayburn Memorial Library, a half million dollar project, is scheduled for 11 a m Saturday at the old Duncan elementary site. Dallas firm Carpenter Brothers bids $492000, $42000 over the $450000 estimate. Speaker Rayburn to lead the first dig as the Banham cit and Tex asnas National Guard participate in a ceremonial program.
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Sam Rayburn
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Texisnas National Guard
Fannin County Cotton Acreage Allotment Set for 1956
Fannin county is assigned a 1956 cotton allotment of 75,929 acres, up from 70,899 acres. Adjacent counties Collin Grayson Hunt and Lamar also receive larger allotments. County ASC officials will mail individual farm allotments after official notice, as the increase follows a protest ruling.
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Fannin County
College Station
Texas Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Collin
Grayson Hunt
Lamar
Sretary of Agriculture
Evra
Bensonao
ASC
Dan Barnard
Texas
Samme Qoares
Agri Uti
Fannin
Cotta Farine
Why I Worked for The Community Chest
A fragmented reminiscence on serving as chairperson of the Community Chest and its aims. The text hints at outreach to young people and community fundraising, mentioning support roles and a planned meeting.
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Community
Loteeg
Rede
Fragmentary OCR Note on Poets and Parks
Fragmented text discusses poetry and a chestnut or chestmte park reference. Mentions Morus nes and Tro edits. unclear names or places due to OCR errors. Likely a public notes item about edits and local park references with missing context.
Parade Lineup Details for Clown and Band Floats
The parade route runs along Willow Street east side between 5th and 9th streets with floats from Clown and Stoney Grove band and 44 Terrell Pane Mm Auto dealers brigade. Also listed are Trenton Pep Squad Ladontia Pep Squad and Washington School Forum. Castions note street sides and neighboring storefronts for float positions near Star and Worth streets.
Five Bands in Bonham Christmas Parade Monday Night
Sheriff Hoyt Ivey leads on horseback with Dean and Jean Pope, twin daughters of Mr and Mrs G G Pope, in Bonham the annual Christmas parade. Over 40 units will join, start at 7 pm, with five bands including Sherman High School joining to form a strong music division with Bonham, Honey Grove, Sherman, Terrell and Gibbons high schools.
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Hoyt Ivey
Dean
Jean Pope
G. G
Red
Bonham
Eldon Sonnenburg
Sherman High School
Sherman
Bonham High School
Honey Grove High School
Terrell High School
Gibbons High School
Paris
Bonham merchants keep stores open for Christmas parade
Bonham merchants decide to open shops Monday night to serve visitors and assist in Christmas parade preparations. The parade features seven church floats, Bands from Sherman and Denison, Boy Scouts, Washington school, and Santa on a 1917 Model T fire truck. Route diversion planned with marshals and spotlights guiding floats through Star and Willow streets to Main and Fifth streets.
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Bonham Omerchants Wall
Willis Duff
Sheriff Hoyt Ivey
Church Division
Boy Scout
Cub Scout
Washington School
West Fifth
Gibbins
Paris
Terrell High School
Denison
Trenton
Ladonia
Santa Claus
Joel Kelly
Randolph
Leonard
Charles Hill
O R. McKissack
West Wall
Star Street
Chestnut
Third
McWissack
National Wird
Honey Grove
Bulge Hopkins
Kay Choate Benhan
Honey See
Christveas
Bonham boys form red club to promote traffic safety
A group of Bonham boys in Fannin County met to start a red club aimed at safer driving and reduced speeding. They plan a second meeting at the Chamber of Commerce and seek cooperation from police, sheriff, and highway patrol, hoping to eventually hold drag races and a members garage.
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Bonham Boy
Jess
Bonham
Fannin County
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Sheriff's Department
Highway Patrol
Forgery And Auto Theft Charges Filed Against Boy
Two teenage boys were linked to a robbery and auto theft case involving a Garmesville woman. County officials say Willean Merrill Anderson, 17, faces forgery and auto theft charges. a younger boy, 16, may be handled in juvenile court. Anderson’s mother resides in California and the case references prior detentions.
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Poles Mae Wissack
Garmesville
Tibbs Weight
Host Ivey
Mey
Bey Haus
Anderson
California
Kiwanis to Stage Fifty Annual Radio Auction Tuesday
Kiwanis club plans its 50th annual radio auction Tuesday to raise funds for local youth programs in Bambann and Povthanay counties. The event features members hosting, with proceeds supporting club service projects and community charitable activities.
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Kiwanis
Hot Rod Club Forming Among Local Drivers
A group of automobile enthusiasts plans to organize a Hot Rod Club in town. Meetings and planning focus on establishing a drag track and setting up a club room, with officers named for organization and ongoing outreach to potential members.
Sun Oil Plans Test Well in Valley Creek Area
Sun Oil aims to drill a test well on Mrs. Fred Tucker’s Weedey Creek farm between Leonard and Randolph after a request from the Alexsas Railroad commission. A rock road and leveled hillside prepared the site for the test aimed at Wadley Creek region. No drilling contract yet. past county tests have often paused amid potential discoveries and limited success.
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Sun Oil
Valley Creek
San
Alexsas
Fred Tucker
Weedey Creek
Leonard
Randolph
White Cow Hills
Teoet
Wadley Creek
Klondike
Bonhi Favorites Announced At Friday Night Party
Bonhi High School held a semi formal event to crown favorites chosen by the student body. Walter White served as master of ceremonies as juniors and seniors were announced, with names like Marilyn Chant Lonnie Moss and Miss Bonham upperclass leaders introduced by the student council.
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Wieeders
Aol
Bert Whig
Tom Walliams
Coumerl
Joe Wheene
Walter White Seoemen Tedeher
Ve Camera Club
Nanvy Cos
Jobuba Dern Mere
Marilyn Chant
Junny
Hhesten
Din Me Biaen
Lonnie Moss
Ophe Sheote Paverttes
Betty Bachardvon
Gary Chaildress
Batty Thigae
P Amior
Miss Bonham High
Chool
Lion Kennedy
Bonham High
Haudta Boron
Merle Johnoe
Une
Santa Claus Visits Moyotts as Parade Ends
In a small town scene Moyotts residents gather for a festive event as Santa Claus completes the parade route. After the journey he stops at the seating area to greet youths, share a brief moment with each child, and hand out candy to siblings and their parents amid cheerful holiday activity.
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Christmas Parade Promoters Aim for Prompt 7 P M Start
Sponsors hope the Christmas parade begins at 7 oclock as advertised with participants urged to be in place early. James M Taylor directs and the event will open the Christmas season with decorated sidewalks and the parade moving on cue.
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Bentham
James M Taytior
Parade News Brief Missing Clear Details
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a parade news item on page 8 with unclear street directions and timing. It mentions registering ahead and appears to be a short notice about a local event with dates and locations that are not readable.
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Montag Ag
Parade News
Local notices and informal conversations on the square
On the Square Joe Denton drops in for coffee. Tom Loch ridge contributes to Aten's Point library fund. Sledge from Telephone reports quiet conditions. Melba Blall and Veggie Berriage celebrate a birthday cake. Rocky W McMullan and the staff chat on the south side. Paul Simgens heads to the bank. War Saabrasebisy tea Mosabasesss appears in scattered notes.
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Joe Denton
Tom Lochridge
Curly Srone Aten
Sia Krasburn Biabracy
Tone
Melba Blall
Vpeggie Berriage
Rocky W McMullan
Bwiggerstaff
Paul Simgens
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