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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1950
Page
2
Letter discusses drunk driving and liquor’s role in accidents. It urges action against liquor dealers, cites Senator Sheppard’s view that liquor is a crime to regulate like murder, and calls readers to consider reducing motorist deaths by targeting the liquor trade. Hope Wheeler, Arlington, Texas.
Texas lawmakers head into the 1981 session amid a dwindling general revenue fund of just over 12 million dollars, the lowest since 1945. Comptroller Calvert warns deficits loom unless revenue rises or spending is trimmed, with most budget requests for the coming biennium up substantially.
Arkansas opened strong with a 46 34 win over Alabama and meets Texas A and M for the All-College Basketball Tournament title in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma A and M beat Texas 47 38 in the other semi while SMU toppled North Texas State 47 39 and Texas Tech faced Texas Christian in the consolation bracket. Ted Asimos scored 41 for Stephen F. Austin to set a school scoring record in a 84 72 win over Rice. Texas A and M meets Trinity in San Antonio tonight.
Uned bed and living room suites discounted from 39.50 to 60.50 dollars. Wool rugs priced 25.60 to 340 dollars. Chronte Linnette Susten in red and white 60.58 to 40.50 at Lore Titteworth Benham.
Dallas residents Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Carroll arrive to spend holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Manley Mevens. A string of visitors from Lubbock Alamogordo Garland and Bonham stay with Carver Burnett Barr King Sudderth and other area families over the holidays before returning home.
Saturday lineup lists Signa On through Morning Special and Eddie Arnold Show with various music blocks and News slots. Sunday continues with Hymns Church Services gospel singers and a Navy tribute segment among other programs.
In New York General Dwight Eisenhower says Western Europe defense will succeed only if Americans and Allies maintain unity. Arriving from St Louis with wife and Lt Gen Alfred Gruenther, he stresses collective purpose under the Atlantic Pact.
Ed McNabb a retired farmer died at his Bonham home Friday morning after a four month illness. Born in Tennessee he moved to Fannin county in 1905 and farmed near Bonham until four years ago. Surviving are son Howard McNabb Byers daughter Virgie McNabb Bonham four brothers Denton Tom Alvis and Dave McNabb Bonham a sister Mrs Sallie Horton Lannius and three grandchildren. Burial in Dodd City cemetery with Wise directing.
John Foster Dulles is set to speak on foreign policy in New York tonight. He will address policy as an individual Republican or a State Department adviser and may sharpen the Republican split on foreign policy. He expects to differ with former President Herbert Hoover but has said little about Truman's isolationist critique.
The Agriculture Department announced 1951 sugar tonnage limits. Total sales cap is 8,000,000 tons, with American beet sugar allowed 1,800,000 tons and mainland cane sugar limited to 500,000 tons. Foreign producers' quotas are included in the total.
The column lists December 29 as a birthday note praising energy leadership and action. It then presents an advertisement for bids from the City of Bonham Texas for a one runway airport construction with detailed material quantities and bid requirements including a five percent bid bond, plan availability, wage stipulations, and bid withdrawal rules.
Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Pearson hosted a buffet Christmas supper at 400 Denison Avenue. Guests included Clyde Kerr and Janis Amarillo. Jack Ford and Loyd Helton families. A. D. Wheat and Wilma Beth of Fort Worth. Albert Brown and Allan of Grand Prairie. J. E. Wheat. Pete Bethel. J. L. Kerr. Bert Helton. Hubert Thompson and Keith of Denison. A. L. Walker and Delores of Bonham.
Quarterback Club members who have not been contacted and plan to attend the high school football banquet on Thursday night January 4 should reach out to John T Loftin or Harry McDowell. Ray Morrison, former SMU coach and current athletic director at Austin College, will speak. More than 200 reservations are in, with a goal of 300. invites extend to wives and football boys’ parents.
Evening program at 7 30 at First Baptist Church features college students from Baptist and State schools. Theme is Maximum Christianity Today and Tomorrow with Paul Fietcher of the University of Texas as master of ceremonies. Students share their campus Baptist Student Union activities and personal impact.
The King and Hill families thank their white friends in Ravenna and especially Mr. Don Frair for the fruit and candy given at the Christmas tree event Saturday night. They wish God’s choicest blessings on all. Signed by Hubert King and Charlie Hill of Siloam Baptist Church.
Unclear text references a meeting or event at a local church or guild with several named individuals and brief business notes. The fragment mentions Mrs. Fred, Mrs. A, and Mrs. Dwight McWr dent of the Guild, plus Ethelleen Williams Shird in a series of Christian-related activities.
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