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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1954
Page
9
Mrs Cager Hendricks sister of Mrs Ray Erwin died Monday in a hospital at Madill Oklahoma where she resided. Relatives were notified of the death.
Editor Leroy Gore said he will go to jail rather than reveal petition signers for the recall effort against Senator Joseph R. McCarthy. District Attorney Harlan Kelley issued a subpoena for the Wisconsin petitions, aimed at uncovering what Gore may be hiding. Gore argued many signers were promised anonymity as he pressed to protect them from McCarthy's retaliation. The petitions, gathered after the failed anti McCarthy drive, sought more than 403000 signatures to force a McCarthy recall.
The Reverend and Mrs. Risinger and family were welcomed back to the First Methodist Church parsonage with a Wednesday evening reception in Risinger Hall. Members and friends pledged support, and tributes accompanied the presentation of linens and food gifts. Decorations were arranged by Mesdames Gribble, Youree, and Svoboda. refreshments were provided by several volunteers.
The measure carries one billion in selective tax cuts while Democrats did not add a plan to raise individual income tax exemptions from 600 to 800 this year and to 1000 in future years. They said world developments will determine if they pursue the change.
Congressional experts forecast improved ties among five AEC members after House Senate committee crafted compromise language on powers and duties. The panel has been divided 3 to 2 on authority between the commission and its chairman Admiral Lewis L. Strauss. Trade at home and save.
Medical brief lists numerous patients from Bonham and nearby towns including Bonham residents Marvin Trammell Ronald Ford Mrs C A Wheeler Mrs W Keene Ivanhoe Mrs EF H Dodson Honey Grove and others. Several patients are marked as dismissed with names including W R Blackwell O Combs Mrs O Durham Clayton Bunch and more.
Honey Grove Oklahoma area reports the Lyon-Gray Lumber Co in Honey Grove sold to R. A. Roem mele of Paris effective June 1. His son-in-law Wilson N. McJough becomes co-owner. They also own Center Street Lumber Co in Paris. The new firm will be Roe-Mac Lumber Co with Jim Leibenthal kept as manager for seven and a half years.
Seventh and Main Baptist Church votes to start weekly one hour broadcasts of Sunday evening services from 6 45 to 7 45 p m. The show will air live from 507 North Main Street over radio KFYN starting June 13 with Rev B P Vanderslice delivering the sermon and church choir providing special music under Mrs Vanderslice direction. Training union moves to follow the preaching hour.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dave Alverson 87 were held Wednesday afternoon at Cross Roads Presbyterian Church in Whitewright officiated by ministers from Leonard and Whitewright. Burial followed in Cross Roads Cemetery. She came to Texas 75 years ago and lived in Whitewright 34 years. Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Jim Gordon a sister Mrs. Leo Wallace two brothers J O Caraway A M Caraway two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The U S embassy said a special roundup of Mexican immigrants would begin June 17 aimed at deporting workers who entered illegally. Boosted by 491 agents, the drive will focus on California and Arizona and may spread to other border states. Mexican officials estimate about 25 000 such immigrants exist in the United States and foresee higher demand for Bracero migrants.
Ben Gray shows improvement after illness. Edna Ray visits Ector on Monday. Mr and Mrs Jim Amlin travel between Ector and Bonham. Dave Ray and two daughters head to Alaska to visit their college son. Hoy Newell and family visit Ec tor relatives. Death of Will Lane, longtime local resident, mourned. Mrs Hubert Colvin undergoes dental work in Bonham.
Mrs J T Bresheare has recovered from illness and Mrs Lucy Turman is improving. Visitors include Tacor family from the West, Reba Turman with her parents, Sheila Porter from Dallas, Bell family with sons, and Bobby Wigley with Wiley Wigley. Louetta Broils receives a wedding shower hosted by Gwen Mar Gienn. Willard Cummings family from Garland visit Brody home. June Woodson of Bonham visits Arthur Woodson. Farmers busy with field work between rains. Deloree Dozier spends weekend in Wolfe City. The Favorite Classified Ad section in Bonham’s is noted as effective.
The Spring Creek Baptist Church announces its annual homecoming on Sunday June 13. Rev Odie Carry says it will be an all day event with a picnic dinner for attendees. Rev G B Bailey of Wolfe City will speak in the afternoon session.
The Sixth District Court lists new civil actions including divorces for Darlene and J. B. Richey and Rebecca and Winford Russell. It notes a divorce granted for Evelyn Richey with property settlement, and dismissals for Nina Brinkley. Probate minute records include temporary administration for Della Lyday and administration actions for Mary M. Van Leer and Raymond Crews estates. Grand jurors and court officers are named.
A keratolytic fungicide named 4-L sloughs off infected skin to reach and kill germs and fungus on contact. If not pleased in 1 hour, get 40 cents back at any drug store. Today at Peeler Drug.
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