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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1947
Page
5
The piece outlines a proposed program for to market roads funded by federal work to cover costs in counties. Judge Finley notes uncertainties about federal support for 1950 and stresses the need to meet traffic requirements and state instructions.
Friday afternoon an incident near West Fourth and Midway left a person with a fractured skull and other injuries. Deputy Culmesworth and Ralph Shipley reported a man named Chance injured after a wheelbarrow tied to a car was involved. Willie Chance and Dick Watt discussed wiring and a start time as witnesses described the scene and transport to Sherman hospital in crucial condition.
Texas UPI report notes June receipts and outgo for the comptroller show a shift in monthly revenue. Details remain limited as the brief cites unclear figures and timing, pending fuller release from state finance officials.
Three BSA troops depart today for a week at Lake Texoma with Bonham leaders and local sponsors arranging transport and camp activities. Scouts will join fingered programs, hiking, boat safety, and teamwork under adult supervision with return planned Friday.
Sayd Tee Miller aged 31 died when a tractor overturned along a creek in a Mont county field. The State Highway Patrol reported Miller was crushed beneath the machine in a farm accident on Tuesday.
Disastrous floods roll over extensive farm areas across central Midwest regions. Officials warn of continued rising waters threatening crops and livelihoods as communities brace for impact. Local agencies coordinate relief and evacuation plans amid uncertain rainfall projections.
The Department of Agriculture reports a 1947 Texas crop year with a record wheat crop around 142,405,000 bushels. Corn is in fair condition with better prospects than earlier warned. Peach production estimated at 1,920,000 bushels, citrus blooms smaller but favorable overall.
Deputies leave today for a week of training in fingerprint work and identification. Sheriff Warnelle notes the courses will enhance officer skills and aid in law enforcement. Deputy McKissack and Deputy Cullingsworth will attend the fingerprint and identification courses, respectively.
Resident engineer Sawyer reports paving of approaches to a concrete bridge over the creek between Bunh and Batley. Southern Contract Co held the contract for the paving as work begins on primary coat and a double macadam surface.
Washington reports that Finland paid its regular semi annual debt installment of 164 852 to the United States on June 14. The payment covers World War I debt obligations though the note from the USSR was not made public.
Swedish motorship Lena Brodin burned off Bermuda with six passengers and all crew rescued by Lykes Brothers Steamship Co. reports say. Flooding in Iowa Nebraska and Missouri areas damages reach 1.509 million acres as rivers surge for the second time.
The text appears fragmented with unclear references. It mentions a plea for good will and a world effort toward peaceful relations, but specific names, dates, or actions are not readable. Further legible text needed for a precise card.
A Pennsylvania Central Airlines DC-4 crashed atop the Blue Ridge near Martinsburg West Virginia while en route from Chicago to Washington. All 50 aboard are believed dead after radioed “all is well” before vanishing from radar. An ICAO official confirmed there is no chance of survivors.
McMahon joined a noted group of golfers including Dr L C Bigeers Brad Nunnebee Pud Darling and Chester Merston at the Bonham Golf Club Friday afternoon. McMahon sank his tee shot on hole No 2 amid a round that mixed names with casual play on a fair course.
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