09 Jan 1952
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1952
Page
1
A damaged fragment reports Mrs Norman Lester Gal and an involved rider sustaining abrasions after a vehicle overturned on a curve. Patrolmen Wade and Dvestigated said Gal apparently lost control. the ear was wrecked and Department crews extinguished a fire at center.
United Nations debate over truce terms fails in Paris as the Security Council votes abstentions and 30 to nothing against the proposal. Leaders hint a higher level negotiation may be needed to resolve armistice signals while battles on the Western front intensify. Casualties climb with 104,084 wounded and 17,854 dead reported through Friday.
Bonham banks announced board of directors and officers after annual meetings held Tuesday. Dick Saranders was re elected president of First National Bank with officers Bland Smith Horace Sniita and others also re elected. Icam State Bank re elected M C Spivy president and named Claud Hodge A F T McDonald Roy Owens Mary Evans Howard Smith S A Ribby as assistant cashiers. Directors approved a 2 percent interest rate on time deposits effective February 1 1952. Meetings were delayed by funeral services for Mrs J W Rainey.
Fannin County PMA Committee accepts applications for 1952 peanut allotments and marketing quotas. Dan Barnard directs. applicants must oversee farm operations and meet income and management criteria. Officials report 1952 program details issued and discussed at a district meeting in Sheridan tage.
The Attorney General announces a Thursday deadline for all aliens to register for 1952. Aliens must submit current dress reports by mail, with each registering annually and using the post office system to file.
Partly cloudy skies give way to cooler air in North Central Texas today. Tonight and tomorrow will see lower temperatures with a chill in the air and potential frost in vulnerable areas.
Janis O Picone manager of the Bonham Chamber of Commerce asks single needle machine operators and sewing machine repairmen in the Bonham area to register at the Chamber. She notes a possibility for local employment and urges all operators and repairmen to sign up.
In Athol Massachusetts a deaf couple from Syracuse New York attempted to marry. The ceremony lacked spoken vows as both bride and groom signalled their consent with nods and responses. Local witnesses noted the unusual ceremony proceeded without audible declarations.
Washington reports Defense Production Administration plans cut civilian output in 1952. Home building to fall about 3 percent after April, civilian goods production down about 10 percent, and auto output down at least seven percent. Allocations of steel copper and aluminum for quarter two outlined in congressional testimony.
River flow has fallen to about 3,000 cubic feet per second threatening agricultural and industrial needs. Mission officials implement day by day water restrictions with the intake regulated to conserve dwindling waters. Fire Department reports two grass fire runs as markets show mixed livestock prices and ranges.
Local schools will administer diphtheria and toxin shots to students. Health officials urge vaccination to prevent outbreaks and protect student health. program aims to immunize pupils across districts this season.
Rabbit club announces Friday night gathering at Bryan Bak. Meeting starts at seven with discussion of show dates and judging routines. Members and guests expected to attend.
President Truman outlines a stern year ahead with warnings and hope. He urges continued armament, high taxes, expanded military power, wage price controls, fewer civilian goods and more foreign aid. Churchill attends in the box as his address to Congress is broadcast coast to coast.
A Bonham page recalls a bank lobby chat among locals B Rich le preacher Morgan and others. Travis Currin struggles with kin names while Bland south and Arledge discuss ancient Bonham history. County Agent Kiploft offers sprout killing tips as Doris Hodge requests return of honey boxes with twelve cans.
Weather notes from Bonham report cooler morning with 67 degree day and 45 degree low. Frontal systems bring cloudy skies, fog, and scattered dust and drizzle across Texas with a forecast for clearing and milder conditions.
Reported discussions place a large drilling rig near the On Test East of Duplex area with plans to move the rig 3400 feet. The Hamilton Powell Drilling Company No 1 and Windcat crews are cited, while outside help has been raised to extend the bore to Tough feet amid unclear cause and withheld details.
Bailey Ingish school principal Jimecy Speaks at Bonham Kiwanis regular noon meeting Tuesday. Finley discusses "Faith In Your Fellow Man" with Dr E W Campbell as program chairman. Emergency stockpiles formed by Syracuse officials include one million cups and containers for disaster use.
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