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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1951
Page
9
Fragmentary item from Bonham Daily Favorite noting November dates at Bonham VA Hospital. Mentions Raines and Robery Taylor, administration details, and counts such as 358 and 300 in unreadable context.
In a chaotic period, twenty three Texans lost their lives over the weekend amid violent incidents. The report notes involvement of veterans and medical staff, with details on injuries, hospital admissions, and the state of Domiciliary Veterans facilities.
Authorities report a surge of rustling in West Texas and Oklahoma panic as sheriffs, deputy units, and volunteers conduct patrols along the Panhandle. Calls escalate toward decisive action amid 600 cattle suspected stolen and a general security alert.
United Press reports a deadly Texas weekend with multiple fatal crashes and drownings. Victims include Nathan Young Leon Bennett and others in Dallas, Houston, and Tyler areas. A Fort Worth man was salved after a highway crash on Route 31. A 1 year old Charles Leake was shot in Athens during a domestic dispute. A verdict of suicide was returned in the death of Mrs score Hultman.
J A Elliott, a farmer from West Seventh Street with 658 acres near Edhubt, expects to harvest his first bale in two weeks. He plans about one bale per acre if rains continue and notes a goal of 26 bales for the year after a light previous harvest.
Weather bureau reports show multiple Texas cities above 100 degrees. Bridgeport 120 was near the all time state August high, with Ron ham 164 and other towns like Henrietta Seymour and Quanah posting triple digits. No rainfall yesterday and forecasts predict continued extreme heat with no relief in sight.
Raymond Lacy, 54, formerly of Bonham, was found dead Sunday in his Sherman hotel room. An inquest verdict attributed death to heat. Survived by a widow, funeral services set for Tuesday at Wine Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Leo Martin and Rev REB Porter officiating. Burial will be in Willow Wald Cemetery. Pallbearers named: Ralph Elkins, Johnny Shepard, Charly Hays, Bart Turner, Fred McFurlin, Ray Thomas.
Texas State Teachers College emphasizes training teachers for public schools. Dr James Young outlines focus on liberal pre professional education and certification standards. The piece notes past shortages and the college’s efforts to raise teacher quality through programs under Dean Frank Young.
Railway officials announce an August increase in U S boxcar allotments to Mexico with exports via Laredo rising in July to just over 2700 cars as demand for rail shipments to Mexican markets strengthens. The report cites the Mexican Railway Company and traffic officer W A Rives noting continued high export volumes.
The government plans major construction curbs affecting non-defense projects. Affected sectors face layoffs and halted work as critical supply issues and wage controls rise. An expansion program on the West Campus with a 360000 dollar budget and three major building projects is cited, including a football stadium, a headquarters, and an industrial building.
ETSTC journalism students serve as guest editors for a feature honoring peers and program achievements. The piece highlights student voices, campus activities, and collaborative editing roles within the department.
Bonham families receive invitations to a Community Round-Up Play Night at East Texas State Teachers College Memorial Stadium on August 16. Activities include contests for boys and girls, apple bobbing, and games, with a Play Night Queen chosen by five judges from among area entrants.
East Texas State journalism students assume staff duties on the Duly Favorite in editor Bob Can trea absence. Civic organizations will edit the paper through the week with Imogene Scegin of Mineola among other editors and Otha Spencer listed as instructor. Local clubs and Jaycees plan upcoming issues and staffing.
A sudden UN meeting with General Ridgway and the truce team in Tokyo surprised diplomats and observers. No communique was issued and details remain secret, with questions lingering about what was discussed during the private one hour and 23 minute session.
A wide snapshot from a Monday morning shows Kurt Gofforth mending shoes and chatting with John Kincaid while Ruth Reynolds and Grace Bennett supervise customers at Sharver’s Furniture. Nearby, residents discuss summer library activity, park visits, and work routines as daily life unfolds in Bonham and surrounding areas.
A grass fire on a vacant lot at West Yth Street spread when wind whipped flames from a burned grass pile. Fire crews arrived about 9 this morning and quickly extinguished the blaze, with limited damage reported.
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