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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1946
Page
4
COMMERCE Texas Nec 28 A veteran TP and L Co district manager Co D Gant 58 died Friday A Mississippi native he came to Texas in 1908 and served TP and L for 34 years Burial was at Mineola Saturday afternoon after services here
Bonham Purple Warriors lose 52 31 to Sunset of Dallas in Consolations while Bailey Bulldogs fall 51 41 to East Mountain. Carrington posts 21 for Sunset Raycenter scores 13 for Sunset Mankin and Cummings add 12 each for Bailey. Waco defeats Bonham in first round 53 26 and advances past Bryan 53 26.
The Choctaw County Chamber of Commerce announced a meeting on Friday January 3 to discuss promoting the 1947 tomato project. The Wallace Co. of Edinburg seeks 900 acres of onions 100 acres of peppers and 600 acres of peas for the year. Buy savings bonds now.
Conley Williams, formerly with Bonham Ice Cream and Tasty Ice Cream, has returned from Durant Oklahoma after several months away and will establish a refrigeration repair service in town. He will operate from his home on Boyd Avenir for now.
A Texas Tuberculosis Association proposal asks the 50th Legislature to fund two state tuberculosis hospitals in Southwest Texas and East Texas. Endorsed by the state medical association and Department of Health, the plan targets isolation and treatment expansion amid 93,600 expected Texas cases and a shortage of existing beds.
Ted Schroeder, star of the United States Davis Cup win over Australia, said Melbourne December 28 this will be his last major event as he plans to devote more time to his Southern California business. He was set to face Dinny Pails in singles Monday.
Melbourne reports a heavy shower causing a delay in the Davis Cup singles and doubles. The United States team led by captain Fred Perry prepared to face Australia as Australia planned a reshuffle after the disruption.
Tulsa police report four suspects linked to a burglary case after officers found evidence at multiple scenes. Investigators say the arrests connect to a string of break ins, with the suspects facing charges as the investigation continues.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a race or pickup event with unclear details. Mentions tuning, a person or team, and a numeric fragment 7-3 but lacks identifiable names, places, or outcomes to form a complete summary.
A historical note states that in 1945 Texas saw an average of eight deaths per day from tuberculosis and around 35,000 people afflicted, with the disease killing more people than all other infectious and parasitic diseases combined.
The north side square building, once Economy Auto Store, is prepared for occupation by Ray Lovelace’s new bakery to open in early 1947. Interior work and floor repairs are underway with some machinery arriving for installation. Lovelace, a seasoned baker, previously worked at Bonham Bakery before his 1942 army service.
R. E. Thomas, Dallas banker and Board of Regents member, has been elected president of the Texas Society for Crippled Children. The organization launches a wide program to aid the cerebral palsied across the state with new efforts and resources.
A group of Sherman Camp Fire Girls finished a winter camp near Lake Fannin, with Geneva Owens leading as torch bearer candidate. The camp included planning a three day trip with four or more people, all approved by the camping committee, and accompanied by Mrs. Teresa Wegener and Joan Crabb.
Texas State College for Women Professor Jackson told about 300 at East Texas State Teachers College that intercollegiate sports mold character and leadership for America. He praised teamwork in football and urged continued cooperation with community groups, citing Texas State football as a model.
Kenneth Evans as Lions president introduces Toastmaster Noble Arthur who presided over the program and speaker. J O McKenzie served as tail twister while Coach Berry and others from multiple high schools and colleges were introduced to the audience in West and Northeast Texas. J Co-captains Goan finie Hall Matthews named to lead the 1947 Eng as State eleven with bets of the 1946 squad. Russiann scientists study tree fruits that grow horizontally and stay protected from 80 days of winter by buried snow.
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