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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1951
Page
5
Chief Warren warns Greenville merchants to verify identity of anyone cashing checks after a scam surge. Officers report a gang offered $300 to $500 to cashiers, with forged checks common. Merchants are advised to bank or verify if unsure, reducing loss from bad checks and aiding police in locating offenders.
Rita Lawrence, former Camp Fire Girl, will teach handcraft and jewelry making at the Summer CFG Camp in Bonham at Bonham State Park from June 24 to July. She plans beadwork and Indian-style decorations, with activity credits toward Camp Fire ranks. registrations urged at the Camp Fire office as space is limited.
The jury for the June term of the District Court will reconvene at 10 am Monday June 12. The grand jury is part of the body handling indictments from last Monday and may complete its work in one day, as stated by District Attorney A L Bartley.
County officials announce a routine session of the board in the courthouse courtroom Monday at 10 am. The agenda lists standard business to be addressed by the commissioners and court staff.
Pioneer Dallas hospital physician J J Cappleman died Saturday after a year of declining health. Surviving relatives include Les ter Cappleman of Texas head of the Farmers Home Administration Edgar Neal Cappieman of Galveston and Dr Billy Cappieman Tempie plus a daughter Mrs Louth Ben son. The body returns to Honey Grove for funeral services and interment. He was brother-in-law of W E Newton and Mrs Ola Smith Bon am.
The government will investigate the so called China Lobby over claims US aid funds are used to influence American policy in the Far East. President Truman ordered federal agencies to gather evidence for possible legal action if charges prove true. Secretary Dean Acheson reported to the MacArthur inquiry as Senator Sparkman pressed for answers. Senator Lester Hunt said he would push to end the MacArthur hearings by June 30.
The 144th Armored Infantry of the Texas National Guard is due at Camp Polk Louisiana for two weeks of field training. The main company left Bonham by troop train joining two earlier units and a truck squad, with heavy equipment and rations en route. Commanding officer Capt Aiden Armstrong and officers Lt Wadest, Lt Toabson, Lt Wolam W Keely, and WO James H Hakabee are noted among the personnel.
Reports from Tokyo indicate three days of high level talks between Defense Secretary George Marshall and General Matthew Ridgway are ongoing with no official statement. Rumors swirl about possible atom bomb developments and a major shift in the Korea war.
Vacation Church School opens Monday at 8:30 a.m. at USA Presbyterian Church corner 8th and Main. Dorothy Nelson directs with trained teachers. Otis Swisher leads junior high and department handwork. Robert Lockhart teaches water department students. Mabel Bullough handles handwork. Helen Sherrer teaches kindergarten to primary. Rev Swisher directs songs. Mrs Ear McClure accompanies. sessions run daily 8:30 to 12:30 and close Friday with church exercises.
The Fan nin County Baptist Youth Rally plans a Monday meeting at Dodd City Baptist Church with First Bonham in charge. Attendance goal is 500 as organizers plan the July picnic at Bonham State Site.
The Bonham Quarterback Club sponsors a talent contest at Bonham High School auditorium Tuesday night June 12 to raise funds for football equipment. Miss Dorothy Roper will supervise the Holywood Talent Contest with potential entry to a future state contest. Judges anticipate opportunities for local youths to reach larger stages while the national movement aims to discover new TV stage and screen talent.
C E Peterson died Saturday in Sherman after hospital treatment. Funeral services will be held in Sherman with details pending. The obituary notes his age and local affiliations.
Memorial program scheduled at Spring Creek Baptist Church today. Service attendees include local residents as community honors Memorial Day with a noon gathering and program.
A report notes rising consumer intake and higher food consumption levels. Expert John White comments on trends, linking increased eating to wage growth and consumer demand. The Agriculture Commission discusses farmer income, wages at about 68 cents per hour, and potential policy implications.
Eight Fanninanty 4-H club members and advisors returned Saturday morning from Trinidad where they attended the annual District 4-H encampment begun Wednesday afternoon. Those making the trip were Carol Ann Rigsby, Ruth Howell of Windom, Bobby Hull of Mulberry, Dore Shaw of Randolph, Earl Baker of Mulberry, Kenneth Sartin of Nunnelec, Roy Newman Perry of Windom, and Jerry Whaitieck of Allens Point. Mrs Geraldine Risinger, county home demonstration agent, and County Agent Rip Loftus accompanied the group.
Fannin County agriculture workers report a large number of boll weevils in some cotton fields. Farmers should begin early season control this week, check their fields for infestation extent, and use poisonings as rains allow. Weather and rapid cropping may aid control prospects.
The scene captures everyday life with families and neighbors like Mr and Mrs Fk Measure Ji Nunnelee planning graduations and Mother’s Day gifts while Thad Fade attends to home duties. Soldiers Captain Aiden Lt Armstrong and Warrant Officer James O Hue prepare for Camp Park duties as Mack Watson schedules departures. Others include Jack Vie planning a strategy game, Ike Bagger staff dining out, Davie Lack adeo noting a weevil infestation in a cotton patch, and Harry McDowall writing quarterback club puns. Melba Ferguson gears for the noon rush at the ticket window and Bob Grant enjoys summer heat as the city rests after a long week in Bonham.
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