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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1948
Page
5
Secretary of State George C. Marshall told a Senate committee that Western European nations risk losing faith in the United States if Congress cuts foreign aid. He urged restoring cuts totaling about 2,160 million dollars, arguing the underfunding threatens recovery and jeopardizes allied confidence.
Britain asked to provide ships and observers as Count Bernadotte seeks to monitor the armistice. US opposes including Soviet military personnel in the UN observation unit, arguing observer roles stay with the three UN truce members and Sweden. Gromyko presses for Russian participation while debates over force composition continue.
The 1st Christian Church Vacation School closed with a large, splendid week. Kindergarten led by Mrs. Winhey and Mrs. Brad Nunnelee featured Jesus themes, while primary and junior groups explored Biblical stories with crafts and group activities under Mrs. Cuter Jr. and Mrs. Paul Id. Leaders including Mrs. Manuel Brent, Mrs. Reeves, and Mrs. W. H. Locke guided various age groups. Refreshments, stories, and hymns filled mornings, with display handwork to follow in the church.
Two men died and two were hospitalized after separate crashes in Texas on Thursday. Edwin and Naylor were involved in one collision, while Gene Arch Stephens aged 21 and 58 year old Rens ced faced fatal injuries from a broken neck after a two car collision near Dallas. The incidents prompted authorities to investigate the crashes and their causes.
The U S Department of Agriculture projects Oklahoma will harvest about 81,492,000 bushels of wheat this year, below last year’s record but up from last month. Yield per acre is put at 12 bushels with 679,000 acres harvested, aided by rains and warmer weather after May. Southwestern Oklahoma expected to finish by mid June as elevators fill and some wheat piles form off the ground.
Ver non E Newton of Ector and Lloyd W Dodson of Bonham promoted to second lieutenant by the Texas Adjutant General. Both are platoon leaders in Co A, 147th Armored Infantry Battalion, 49th Division.
In El Paso Texas a long drawn out legal fight looms as authorities seek to turn a 19 year old Mexican youth over for questioning in connection with a local murder. Irving Fuksad the youth's father says he believes his son is not guilty and directs inquiries to his attorney W H Fryer.
Miss Margaret Jackson, county home demonstration club agent, will serve as a judge in Greenville Saturday for the annual 4 H club bread baking and home demonstration contests. The event drew around 500 entries across the county.
Fannin county Baptist Workers Conference set for Gober on Monday June 14 delayed a week due to Woodlawn encampment opening. Rev H D Durham Ladonia Baptist Church will preach the afternoon sermon with a morning program including Mrs Rudolph Russell missionaries to China and notes on personal soul winning and mission work.
Wolfe City Masons of the AF and AM elect officers for the new year led by O C HERNDON as worshipful master and L A ROGERS senior warden Lester Vaden junior warden Joe T Morrow secretary Sean Hanson treasurer O W Stone begins his first year as treasurer
The National Labor Relations Board filed a formal complaint against Boeing and president William M. Allen alleging unfair labor practices. The Aero Mechanics Union Ind filed charges that led to a Seattle hearing set for June 1. About 15,000 workers went on strike April 22 after failed negotiations over demands including a 30 cent hourly wage increase.
Abilene Texas reports 35 days with no traffic deaths during a city safety campaign. Officials note the year without a fatal crash continues as the drive extends, with optimism and ongoing vigilance from the Commerce Safety Committee.
Mooney Bus Lines expands service to Dallas with eight daily departures from Bonhat starting Monday June 14. Local agent Travis Currin announced two new buses will run at 6:45 am 8:00 am 10:00 am 11:30 am 1:30 pm 3:20 pm 5:20 pm and 6:00 pm.
Melvin Epperson of Winguncain Gidute for commissioner received emergency treatment at M7 dei Surgical Hospital Thursday after bites from a vicious dog while he handed out campaign cards in the Windom area south of Windom.
In Dallas on June 11, Magnolia Petroleum Co. and Magota Pipeline Co. announced continuation of a five percent cost of living bonus through May.
In a surprise move the Romanian cabinet nationalizes all industry including mines wells and other resources. The sweeping bill declares sub soil resources property of the state and covers 702 industrial firms railway lines and telephone systems.
County agent N J Youway reports crops in Fannin are in good condition with corn growth varied by area. Cotton fields are clean and plowed through first time, wheat harvest nearing completion, and peanuts to increase in the southern half. Pastures are good and water supplies ample amid adequate rainfall and soil moisture.
Navy planes will spray Hidalgo County on Monday and Tuesday with U S Public Health Service backing. Judge Milton D Richardson had delayed approval from public health officials, tying up the plan amid a polio scare and a fly controversy in Evinsburg.
June 11 Fort Worth markets show moderate activity with limited lots. Slaughter steers and yearlings bring 25 to 32. cows 18 to 22.50. sou rge bulls 16 to 23.50. calves around 200. Slaughter calves 29.50. hogs 19. Dropping to 26.75 for some good to choice beef, pigs 23 down.
Detroit June 13 W P Kaiser Brozer Corporation and the CIO United Auto Workers announced a 13 cent hourly wage increase. The union met with Packard and others to work out remaining details. The agreement runs through May 1 1949 and provides a 1.5 percent wage boost for salaried workers. It also creates a new security fund and sets up a pension-like arrangement. Packard officials cited concessions and pay structures patterned after other settlements.
Washington reports Texas will receive a portion of federal highway funds in the upcoming appropriation. The total amounts shown include figures for several states with Texas listed at about 1.735 million.
A farmer was accidentally shot in the neck by his young nephew Shurley Hooten while bringing cows from the pasture. Medical examination indicated the bullet narrowly avoided a major artery.
A hearing to determine Granville Elder's qualifications to be Houston postmaster will be conducted here this month by the Senate Post Office Committee.
Boy Scout troop from First Methodist Church plans a week at Lake Texoma starting Sunday. Leader J O Tate coordinates departure from Bonham and return the following Saturday. Council and staff ensure meals, lodging, water safety, first aid, and swimming supervision with a buddy system and trained volunteers.
Two games are scheduled for tonight in the county softball league. The schedule lists matches at venues including Trout Nas and Cobham, with teams like Balke Whale and others set to play. late changes may exist.
Speaker Sam Rayburn hosted a luncheon in Washington to honor Secretary of Agriculture Charles F Brannon. The private event offered Brannon a chance to meet House Agriculture Committee members and other leaders including Rep. W P Poage of Waco and Rep. Eugene Worley of Shamrock.
Both Arabs and Jews accused each other of violating the UN proposed Palestine truce as the midnight deadline passed. Egyptian and Israeli statements circulated with charges of ceasefire breaches while leaders sought to salvage the peace plan amid rising tensions.
Pte Herbert E Culton, 13, son of Mr and Mrs Lake Carlton of Bunham Texas, reported to Keesler Field Mass for training at the Aircraft and Engine Mechanics School. The program lasts about 28 weeks and covers aircraft structures engines fuel systems propellers and instruments.
Rev Chearles Wellborn will be the guest on a local KFYN broadcast. The program features the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Baylor University related topics with special music and a focus on youth ministry.
Dr W M Wright emeritus pastor of First Baptist Chuck Parts will occupy the pulpit at the First Baptist Church Sunday in Rev Joh Salman’s absence due to a revival meeting at Daingerfield. Morning service at 11 o clock will hear Giants of Faith and the evening program at 7 will discuss The Armorer of Sziva-Jein.
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