10 Jan 1954
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1954
Page
1
Boy Scouts in Bois d Arc District will hold a Scout Government Day on Saturday February 13 meeting in the district courtroom at 9 am. They will nominate and elect six city aldermen county officials and a presiding officer from among themselves followed by appointing a city manager and secretary.
Word arrived that Henry B. McAnally Sr. died in St Mary's Hospital Tucson Arizona after a car wreck while en route to California. His sons Henry Jr. of Bonham and Dan of Dallas departed by plane for Arizona. no burial arrangements were announced.
Cub Scouts will place cards at Bonham doors this afternoon urging households to leave bundles of clothing on the porch Friday afternoon. The drive is sponsored by the Kiwanis club with Boy Scout members collecting the garments Friday for distribution to needy families.
President Eisenhower says the United States will not involve itself in the Indo China public safety incident. He warns Congress fears of broader war are unfounded and notes updated aviation technician aid should return by mid June.
Reports from Mexico indicate seven earthquakes affected the region with tremors felt across several states. Authorities noted varying intensities and locations, with no immediate reports of major damage or injuries.
Washington markets and Congress highlight U S involvement in the seven year Indo China war as Senator Richard Russell objects to the administration sending American mechanics to service French Union forces. Upcoming Farm and market notes show steady cattle hogs and price shifts across the region with attention to labor and treaty debates.
Partly cloudy to windy conditions expected in Norpsh Central for Wednesday night and Thursday. Low temperatures and scattered rain showers may affect travel with unsettled late week outlook.
Mrs J W Dickson is named chairman of the 1911 Red Cross finance campaign in Honey Grove. The announcement comes from Mrs Wred Luttrell, county fund and membership chair for Fannin County Red Cross, noting Dickson's civic leadership and family ties. Foster Bomar will chair the advance gifts committee and start pre drive contacts.
A weather summary notes a strong cool front moving through Texas, replacing hot conditions and bringing lower temperatures. Forecasts indicate a rapid change across multiple cities with possible winds and unsettled skies, and temperatures expected to drop by midweek.
A community drive seeks contributions to fund Little League and Pony League baseball for children ages 6 to 12. Lawrence, president of the organizing board, calls for donations to support training gear, uniforms, and program operations, with sponsors urged to contact the listed officials.
Texas A&M Extension Service agronomists Coffey and Ben Spears discuss grain sorghum, sesame, and forage crops as alternatives for diverted cotton acres. They address use of other types of crops and test strategies at a program meeting.
Report details four thousand three hundred fourteen dollars given to the 1954 Ministry of Defense in Fannin County with portions unreported. The article notes total gifts surpassing five thousand one hundred dollars but final reports from certain groups remain incomplete or unfiled.
Four lodge members are recognized in a brief notice with names and affiliations omitted due to the damaged text. The fragment hints at a ceremony or acknowledgment within a local fraternal organization.
Donors to a city fund contribute to a program aiding the public school system. The effort aims to support students, with officials noting ongoing campaigns and community involvement to raise additional money.
A fragmented item notes an $8 235 quota for the Red Cross with figures indicating a share retained locally and a portion allocated to a wider campaign. The text references unnamed individuals and unclear affiliations.
President Eisenhower says it is unwise to claim Democrats are tied to security links and would not entertain naming individuals. He notes no need for broad partisan attacks and suggests executive branch officials should avoid extreme partisan conduct during the current period. He cites McCarthy and Adams amid bipartisan tensions.
The Rotary Club of Bonham will entertain the Rotary Anna Thursday at Batley Inglish Auditorium at 7 p.m. with a dinner. A program by the Mormon Department of NTSC from Joenton will be presented, chaired by Dean Smith.
Austin telegram reports 22 Texans named to attend a conference. Clos Allan Shivery lists delegates for a February 17 to 19 Washington meeting called by President Eisenhower to discuss highway safety and related matters.
In Bonham on a recent Wednesday LD Lawley earned a nod as a court reporter. The item references a busy session with local youth baseball figures Buddy Friemel and Lawrence involved in Little League and Pony League. Lloyd Tarver displayed a 25 year Masonic taped button.
Verse notes blessed are you when hated for ideals. Text discusses persecution facing believers and the idea that enduring suffering may lead to reverence. Mentions Luke 6 39 and a warning about an accusing conscience over enmity.
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