Housing bids set for county rent projects in Grove area
Authorities plan bid openings June 29 for multiple county rent housing schemes in Grove Leonard Savoy and Bonham. McCleary Cuarbee Strickland and Pottsboro chairmen outline 26 10 6 and 5 one story units with improvements including curbs gutters water sewer and gas lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Leonard
Savoy
Run
Respecttes
McCleary
Honey Grove Housing
Cuarbee
Strickland
Savoy Board
Pottsboro
Looney
Shore Board
Kids
Tv of
Bonham
Louff
Bonham Housing
Nonity
Gre. Leonard and
Myo Top. m
Sav
Markets Morn Livestock Steady Across Classes
Livestock market opens with sellers steady across utilities and calves steady. Steers and heifers hold to yesterday’s levels with good demand for 140 to 280 pound stock. Butchers steady to 24, other classes steady as buyers show cautious activity.
Rainfall rises as insects threaten cotton crops in county
Heavy rains push year to 26.14 inches, harming onions, potatoes and corn. Flea hoppers and boll weevils grow in cotton as field work stalls. farmers race to apply poison before more rain. Planes and horse drawn spray rigs prepared to dust fields once weather clears. Local growers cite success from prior pest control amid wet season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tod
Trenono
Leonard
Udell Brown
Fannin County
CROP Chapter to Be Formed in Fannin County
A meeting is set for 8 oclock Tuesday at the Chamber of Commerce to organize a Fannin County chapter of the Christian Rural Overseas Program. County chairmen and officers including treasurer will be elected. The drive supports sending funds to feed the hungry in Europe and Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannin County
Ot Christian Rural Overseas Pres Pram
Daly
Chamber of Connumerte
County Chaurain
Pwa
Cree Et Cirnaen
Urettedd
Hubert
Workibe Tentetine
Verna Sha Henegar Leads Summer Camp Craft Instruction
Verna Sha Henegar will teach camp craft at the Camp Fire Girls summer camp at Bonham Park the week of July 24 guiding Bearer rank work and outdoor craft activities She majors in education at East Texas College Commerce and has taught Sunday school and served as a Blue Bird assistant Her program includes fire building matching safety nature lore and practical camp skills for girls with rainy day activities planned as backups
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P Sirna Sha Henegar
Bonham Park
Henegar
U Miller
Frances Ho
Hemgar
U Education
East Texas ‘Achets College, Commerce
Reseh
Cappear
Iene
Miss Henegat
Texas Sun Sun
Het Gget
Army Staff Under Political Pressures On Korean Front
Allied forces roam a 60 mile stretch seeking contact with retreating Communists as Reds withdraw north of UN lines. Communist MiG 15 jets reappear in daylight combat while a single Shooting Star recon aircraft is pursued with no damage to the FR0sAyY8 jet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Reds
Johnson charges political pressure on Joint Chiefs over Formosa plan
Former Defense Secretary Louis Johnson testified before Senate investigators that the Joint Chiefs opposed his September 1949 Formosa mission proposal to Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists. He said the chiefs faced outside political pressure and urged a reconsideration. Johnson also said the chiefs pressured MacArthur to back down on Inchon invasion plans last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Defense
Louis Johnson
Senate
Joint Chiefs
Chiang Kai-Shek
Formona
Sean Acheson
Johnson
Joint Chiefs of Staff
MacArthur
Inchon
Korea
Recreation Program Opens Monday At Bonham Park
Bonham youngsters will begin the annual summer recreation program Monday morning with swimming at Bonham State Park. Coach Harry Buffington will run the program with boys ages 6 to 12 in the 8 to 10 a.m. slot and older boys 10 to noon, bus transportation provided from the high school. Swimmers pay 10 cents per day. Girls swim Wednesday mornings with joint sessions on Saturdays. same hours apply to girls. Transportation by schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham
Harry Buffington
Bonham State Park
Scotthall Wall ‘Torre Try Schats See Ce
Duncan
Sears
Beastie
Deannings Tatoute
Dhurbbe
Criminal Trials To Begin Monday In June Term
Trial of criminal cases in the June term of the South District Court opens Monday morning with ten cases set for hearing. Cases listed include Jackie Rhodes, Bob Lampkins, Newton, Pittman, Jackson, Alexander RRO Anderson, Tom Weeks, Tom Jerry, Hugh Jourden, and Cleyle Armstrong Jourden. Indictments include burglary and forgery related to burglary of Woh stor and associated instrument postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suuth Distret Court
Jackie Rhodes
Eob Lampkins
SA Newton
Pally Joe Pittman
Earl Henry Jackson
Albert Alexander
Rro. Anderson
Tom Weeks
Tom Jerry
Hugh Jourden
Cliyele Armstrong
Draftees Get Chance to Enlist in Selective Service
The draft office opens a limited window for registrants who completed pre induction exams but were not yet called. Officials say the Army needs volunteers for new nationwide recruiting efforts. The program runs between June and July with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silective Service
Ovnediatetian
Obaive
Ritist Vno
Army
Offfer
Decision on Size Of West German Army is Delayed
General Omar Bradley says a decision on the Atlantic Pact army size will wait until after the French election. The Allied permanent committee backs organizing 10 divisions in West Germany but the plan remains under discussion. The French campaign has already caused injuries in Nice amid political rallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Bradley
Allied Permanent Committee
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Wester Germany
Nice
Charles Th Chauth
French People's Rally
Two Texans Die in Underwater Blast
Two Texans are killed in an underwater explosion near a naval facility. Authorities say the incident involved a construction or diving operation with possible equipment mishap. Names and exact location are being confirmed by Woodinville and Navy officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodiineton
Raley Ghee
Negamet Machinists
Robert Duenied
British Firm Seeks 10 Million From U S for Jet Engine Patents
British firm seeks ten million dollars from the United States over jet engine patents, claiming U S use without license. Negotiations reportedly hinge on whether the sum is acceptable and potential legal action in U S courts. The British government plans to reinvest any proceeds into further jet engine and gas turbine research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Pentanen
Eserelaes
Une
Aedysis
Frank
Beesai
Nat Botee
WNP
Anyan Paseo
Ndr
Tim Whem
Biside
Oma Whem
Three Scouts to Receive Life Badges Tonight
Three Scouts will advance to Life Scout and one to Star Scout at a Court of Honor sponsored by the Patro Presbyterian Church. Buddies Willetts Iermette Smith Jin Wig gins Th. Steel Deriman Smith receive Life or Star badges as ministers and leaders plan for camp at Lake Fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Patot Presbyterian
Buddy Willetts
Iermette Smith
Jin Wiggins
Steel
Deriman Smith
Rescoes
Batsqoare
O&k
Wooorgy
Presbyterians Mens Club
Lake Fanin
Lynwood Massay
Nearing settlement in railway wage dispute with talks in Washington
Heads of three railroad brotherhoods summon general chairmen for a June 27 Washington meeting to discuss the latest rail wage offer amid a months long dispute. A settlement next week would mirror terms of the recent 3-year pact reached by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive
Order of
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
National Maritime Union
The
Marine Engineers Beneficial
Gulf
CIO
Texas Truck Crop Production Up
Agricultural forecasts from the U S Department of Agriculture indicate higher Texas truck crop output this year with onions, potatoes and melons showing gains. Tomato prospects point to roughly 1.64 million bushels, about double last year, while the Panhandle potato crop is predicted up 15 percent and Texas watermelons total about 9.5 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Une
Texas
United States
Poitine
Timato
Teaas
East Texas Weather Update Shifts Cloudy Skies
Partly cloudy to cloudy conditions continue through this afternoon tonight and Saturday with scattered thunder showers in north and central portions. No major temperature changes. Winds expected to be moderate to fresh from the south along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Draft Registration Surges Among 35 Local Boys
Thirty five Fannin county youths who turned 18 in April and May registered with the draft board. Clerk Mrs June BB Ball lists names such as Paul M Turner Douglas F Oennings Basil Young and Bobby Wo Jones among the registrants. The roster includes multiple Bonham and nearby area youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannin County
June BB. Ball
Paul M Turner
Douglas
Ivantios Sherman
Nash Jorn
Arnie
Ostenad Tietert
Andersen
Kid
Humphres Horney Cheaverearge
Bay Lev
Brewer Floyd
Reese
Ana Tae
Ralph
Brewer Bebbs
Peradferd Fame
Stanton
Vrederbee
Engineer District Formed at Bryan
A Bryan based engineer district is reported with notes of a new formation. Details are scarce and unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Returns From Korean Duty
A concise note describes service members returning to the states from Korea. It mentions duty terms and personnel status with brief references to units and transportation details. The fragment highlights the homeward movement and the adjustment period after overseas service.
Theft of .22 Rifle Leads to 30 Day Jail Term
Lynxam pleaded guilty in county court Thursday to theft under 30 dollars and was sentenced by Judge Choice Moore to 30 days in Fannin County jail for the theft of a .22 rifle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Dyson
Cereenville Negrees
Fannin County
Lynxam
Choice Moore
Congress Pays Little Attention to Truman Speed-Up Push
Washington reports show Congress largely ignores President Truman’s demand to accelerate the mobilization program. Senate leaders debate the scope and speed of extending measures, while key figures express skepticism about rapid action and the political risks of a hastened timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Truman
Washington
Shivers Will Visit Tennessee Resort
Ar Na Tee reports Shivers plans a visit to a Tennessee resort amid regional tensions and tourism highlights. Authorities confirm security measures and event scheduling for the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shivers
Tennessee
Friday in Rowkw Ends With Quiet Streets and Morning Routines
The report recounts a morning scene with Officer George Binge and staff trying to figure out meter statuses. Citizens including Brant Smith and Dorel Keene are seen at various points, while Dr Jewes Viorganeated Vorekk Watt discusses event plans for a Scout troop and a court of honor. Local constable Matt Bentle waits for developments as dawn lightens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Binge
Otis Ball
Jewes
Vorekk Watt
Devinwood Vmilassey
Scout
Court of Honor
Naight Cleburne Hague
Dorel Keene
Brant Smith
Manuel Brent
Aaron
Hasdreen
Dave Lee
Matt Bentle
Rowkw
Also Mentioned on This Page
Matthew Bay Hay
Navy
Otto KE. Spor
Solt
de- Department
Sporrer
Fanin County
Verna Sha Henegar
Senate Group
Eniwetok
Atomic Energy Commission
Jourden
Faghure
Beo
Pauly
Douglas Larsen
NEA
Washingston Onea
Chaim
Boratishy Coeove
Det
Pte
Boas Ankeed
Penta
U. S
American Association of Bundia
CHO Union
Detroit
Zoeao0
Treetenr
Duses
Bindog
Toha
Ane Sercetour
Cleveland Cliffs Tron Mines Company
Sterl
Og Dispoite
Aver Jets
Celassifie Atrertys
So Bay
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!