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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1952
Page
3
At the 117th annual communication of the Grand Lodge new Grand Master John McKee of Dallas announced new district deputy grand masters Lloyd Tarver of Bonham District 3 and J K Christian of Whitewright District 4.
Funeral services for Mrs Mollie Bryant King 84 widow of William H King were conducted at the Whitewright First Methodist Church with Rev Joe Connally and Rev Harold Taylor officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery. A descendant of Grayson County pioneers she left a daughter Mrs Eugene MacElvaney of Dallas and three sons Bryant King Whitewright Frank A King Houston and Tom A King Dallas.
Robert T Bartley of Ladonia and nephew of Speaker Rayburn opened a University of Texas conference on educational television in Austin. Bartley, a Federal Communications Commission member, addressed attendees today.
The Dallas News offers year round sports and market reports with sections on world national and state news. It highlights features women’s coverage and daily comics with a Sunday This Week Magazine bonus for readers.
The roll calls numerous hospital entries. Mrs. W. Magicton of Bonham, Mrs. Ferguson of Leonard, J. J. Young of Bonham, J. R. Butler of Windom, and Mrs. McClure of Nunnelee are described as medical or respiratory cases with varying improvement. Several others from Bonham and nearby towns are listed as medical patients or admissions, with babies and mothers noted. Dismissals include Jesse Arie of Bonham and Guy Wilson of Honey Grove, among others.
A detailed 1420 AM broadcast guide lists music shows from KFYN and local programs such as News in Brief Morning Devotion and Rhythm Roundup. It notes farm hour segments, country and gospel tunes, and daily features including sports roundup and local notices.
Second Lieutenant Rebel Hobecomb of Wichita Kansas received the Distinguished Service Cross for valor on the Korean front. The ceremony was attended by Eighth Army Commander General Jume Van Jecht and South Korean President Syngman Rhee.
Beaumont newspaper notes the Perricone brothers four Texas siblings of 73rd Tank Battalion who served seven months in Korea. They expect Army release early next year and plan to start a cattle ranching partnership. Bernard and Carl served as commander and gunner. Anthony and Don held driver and assistant roles aboard separate tanks.
Berry Wilson a 17-year-old from Pacific Grove California was killed by a large man eating shark off Monterey Bay near Municipal Beach. Brookner Brady 15 swam to aid and stabbed the shark three times near its eye with a trench knife as bystanders helped Wilson to shore. The incident prompted public health actions including an anti rabies campaign and quarantine orders for pets and humans.
Galveston authorities begin a strict enforcement of a five point emergency dog quarantine to halt a rabies outbreak described as critical by the State Health Department. Assistant Health Director Hubert Clark states citizens face penalties under the order.
Russell Ford escaped Somerset County Jail after overpowering a guard. State Troopers later overpowered Ford in a Bask ing Ridge field as he cried for help and vowed not to be taken alive. A San Antonio tourist court resident was robbed by two women and a man who left him hanging upside down in a tree.
A garbled report mentions a Maciel family in Massachusetts and a baby involved with an animal load affecting a milk bottle and crib. Names appear unclear. the text is damaged and difficult to verify.
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