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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1947
Page
4
A local report notes Dr Milam officiated three weddings, with brief details in the society column. The item highlights the officiant’s role and the celebrants in a concise social snippet.
Mrs J N Cantrell visits Leonard with nieces Miss Mary and Mary Melton. Walter White and other local pairs spend Sunday afternoon visiting. Ray Peeler Jr and Billy Svoboda return from the University of Texas and Tulane for summer vacation. A group from Whitwright attends a Bonham Park outing and Lamar county term events are noted alongside various residents and students returning home for summer.
A presidential commission adviser urges Congress to adopt a universal military training plan costing 1.75 billion dollars per year to strengthen national defense. The proposal, headed by Dr. Kerry Compton, seeks mandatory training for 18 year olds and extended service, but faces political hurdles and limited timetable.
A Philadelphia youth was convicted in the slaying of a police officer. The trial assessed evidence and named the defendant in connection with the fatal shooting, outlining the court proceedings and verdict.
An advertisement touts BSS Tonic and 858 Tonic as remedies for anemia and fatigue. It promises increased red blood cell production, stronger digestion, and renewed energy, urging readers to start now for better appetite, sleep, work, and a healthy glow.
In Mouth Ohio on Saturday evening May 24 the union of Mr and Mrs TG McLair was blessed by Rev William Greenhaw of the Methodist church. Attendants were Mrs Nan Newterton Anderson of Dallas and Je S Jackson of New York. The newlyweds will reside in Dallas.
Jerry Lou Birdwell is honored on her tenth birthday with a surprise party at 120 West Eighth Street hosted by Reece. Friends from the Witaka Camp Fire group attended, gifts were exchanged, refreshments served, and a birthday cake announced.
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