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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1955
Page
2
The article argues a newspaper must publish all court and crime news at county level or higher and withhold only minor details for minors. It stresses impartial, impersonal reporting regardless of personal penalties, noting policy includes avoiding favoritism and avoiding unnecessary hurt while informing the public.
This week at the American theatre Untamed stars Tyrone Power Susan Hayward Richard Farn Rita Moreno. Filmed in South Africa in CinemaScope it features a wagon train siege by Zulu tribesmen and dramatic battle sequences. The slate also includes The Country Girl Timberjack The Kiss of Death Susan Slept Here The Blue Gardenia and more with a Disney title and a John Ford era lineup.
Review highlights Irwin E Smith photographs in Life on the Texas Range with text by 4 Evette Haley. The book showcases rugged cowboy life and features plates donated to the Library of Congress by Mrs. L M Pettis. The collection cements Smith’s place in Western photographic history.
A tribute overviewing Charles Carlton known as Uncle Charlie who guided Bonham students from 1867 to 1902 as educator and preacher shaping Christian citizens. The text notes his impact on Texas Christian University and local cultural growth, with references to Dr Hay and Bonham community figures.
A humorous letter from J A as Red River Philosopher shares on his Johnson grass farm that despite reports of booming prosperity many still struggle to make ends meet. He compares farm finances and national revenue to his own nagging expenses and notes government red ink and rising costs.
Funeral services are set for Mrs Zelphia Ann Helms at 2 P M in Honey Grove. The Rev John Ebhelna will lead at the Chimes of God with hospital staff assisting. Burial will be in the cemetery beside the Migette memorial. bearers include family members and local residents. Mrs Helms, born April 28 in Cave City, is survived by son John Bheedburn and nephew Woller of Nt heatesce, among others.
The Va ntade Babble School of the Methodist Church ends its session and will close Friday night after a final program. Aubrey Jemhbins notes the end of the term and May Ruth Olmert mourns a senior who attended. Glenn Rah fson is described in a somber context regarding a past event.
Workmen began enlarging the Bonham Drive-In theatre screen with side wings to nearly double size to show CinemaScope and Superscope. Crews will coat the surface with new plastic material for a brighter picture, manager Rod Euler said. Completion is slated for the end of the week.
The American Legion junior team announces first workout Monday at 5 PM. Manager Bill Scott says all interested players should report to Washington Field for the initial practice session.
Sealed proposals for 25.398 miles of general street highway work from Cotton Center to Gober and through Leon County to Celeste and Wolfe City will be received by the Texas Highway Department in Austin. Bids opened June 15, 1955, with wage rates per craft, plans at the engineer’s office. Knights of Pythias speaker Leon C. Lacey to address Bonham Lodge No. 6 on June 7.
A fragmented list highlights numerous individuals and couples linked to cities like Dallas Fort Worth San Antonio Lubbock Amarillo and Phoenix with mentions of families and spouses. The garbled text lists dozens of surnames and locales including Clotfelter Hackley Campbell No Anderson and Putteet among others, with several states implied.
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