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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1952
Page
5
Bonham sweltered in the year's hottest day as readings reached 94 degrees. The day followed highs in the 70s and 80s with forecasts predicting continued hot dry conditions into midweek. The heat tied into ongoing agricultural activity with farmers planning harvests as a high pressure system lingers over the central plains.
The Fannin School Board will hold its regular Thursday session in the superintendent's office. Only routine business is expected to be considered.
Market notes from Worth indicate 3 000 head offering with varied demand. Beef steers and yearlings steady to higher, grassers lower, cows and bulls mostly good. Early slaughter lambs steady, other classes down. hogs and sows mixed amid regional price ranges.
The Texas Highway Commission will receive bids for 12.9 miles of farm-to-market work in Fannin County. Projects in Commissioner’s Precinct 1 include FM 898 extension from Isly to the Grayson line, FM west from Ravenna, and two Savoy projects from US 82. Work covers drainage, grading, base and surfacing with 180 working days allotted and right of way cleared.
Bold burglars invaded the courthouse Monday night to steal a half carton of cigarettes and perhaps some candy. They damaged a door at Neal Thomas’s stand in the south corridor and hid some snore cigarettes and cigars under bushes on the courthouse lawn. A sentry noted a window had been raised from the outside.
Trial of a contest of the will of the late Fannie J. Whitworth is set for Wednesday morning in Sixth District court. The case advances from a probate court ruling on appeal to the district court.
Partly cloudy this afternoon with light rain and some cloud cover. Tomorrow will see widely scattered thundershowers. Temperatures show little overall change.
Truman asks Congress to authorize seizure of American steel to end the steel strike, as industry pressure and political maneuvering intensify. The move aims to avert shutdowns and compel steel producers to resume operations amid mounting labor tensions and national security concerns.
President Truman urged Congress to authorize taking control of the steel industry to resolve the contract dispute. He argued a court injunction under Taft Hartley would be unfair to 650,000 CIO steel workers and called for prompt, fair legislation.
Bonham City Commission tentatively approves a tax rate of 1.25 per 100 valuation for the coming year, up from 1.20. City Secretary Bertha Muddrey is authorized to draft ax statements based on a 2.25 rate. The action follows a long discussion of city needs and a recent 200,000 bond approval. City Attorney Ed Southerland will present the tax ordinance at the July meeting. The panel did not finalize a contract award.
Five bids for garbage collection ranged from 450 per month to 3.80 determine trash dump site. City Manager Thompson to decide on disposal. Extra 100 for summer recreation approved. School superintendent Dillehay sought additional funds for municipal program. Oriental Avenue residents to get a bridge and street lighting promised after delegation led by Mack Windle. A $4500 grader was bought from Miller-Ward Machinery Co.
The commission affirmed two actions of the board of equalization raising assessments on two buildings while compromising on a third and reducing a fourth. They examined a Texas and Pacific railroad proposal about city water facilities and contracts with a final decision later. Bills totaling 2650 were approved for greenhouse floor repairs after damage from a city water line. City valuation rose to 5 868 278 52, up about 300 000 from last year.
The State Democratic Executive Committee certified the list of statewide candidates for the July 26 Democratic Primary. The slate includes Governor Allan Shivers, Lt Governor Ben Ramsey, U S Senator Price Daniel, and nominees for land, railroad, and other offices across multiple Texas counties.
President Juan Peron and Eva Peron wave to cheering crowds in Buenos Aires as they travel to Capital for inauguration ceremonies. Peron becomes Argentina's first president to start a second term while Mrs Peron appears pale after serious illnesses.
General Mark Clark declares if the Reds unleash a full air war on Korea the UN should strike back without restraint. He hints bombing Red China if needed while limiting US air actions to Korea if ground forces advance. Truce talks pause ends tonight as UN officials expect resumed negotiations.
Gen. MacArthur was selected as the keynote speaker for the Republican National Convention opening in Chicago on July 7. The nomination came by voice vote after his name was the sole candidate at a committee meeting. He may seek extended leave from Columbia University to campaign.
Four Honey Grove FFA members Delmar Carter Harold Ford Clarence Hints and Alfred Peeck received dairy heifers under a Lions Club program. County Agent Finley will supervise care and the heifers will be cycled to other FFA youths to promote local dairying.
New York June 12 year old Christopher Ziegler a 12 year old son of a laborer was named Worker Father of the Year in a national tribute honoring fathers who support their families and work at the track trailer plant.
The Ector Masons met last Monday night to elect officers for the ensuing year. Worshipful Master Ernest Hill Jr. led the slate with Freeman Lambert as Senior Warden, Sam Nelson as Junior Warden, E G Estiley as Secretary, H I Ray as Treasurer, R L Tidwell as Tiler, W T Stanford as Chaplain, Clyde Jennings as Senior Deacon, and Clarence Burkhalter as Junior Deacon.
In a brisk dawn scene residents like Ruben Draper and Harry Swann chat on the sidewalk while Frank Doss and Ike Biggerstaff discuss various topics. Fred Johnson grabs a cup before coolly surveying Stewart Arledge despite heat as Jack Stroud stays busy and Jim Moulton returns from Lubbock with updates. County Agent Rip Loftig awaits word from his 4 H rifle team as Horace Hulsey rests and John Bewley boasts soda making skill. City secretary staff note late water bill payments on a Tuesday in Booban.
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