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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1952
Page
4
County tax collector Brent announced the 1951 tax roll shows 95 percent collected with a 6.2 percent increase since the prior year. About $201,288.04 had been collected, with $101,000 more anticipated as bills are processed. He noted reminder letters prompted timely payments and delinquent accounts are being pursued.
General Eisenhower told a Denver convention of farm editors he lacks specific answers but will work with the finest brains in the country to tackle national issues. Taft asserts the GOP nomination is sewn up and would back Eisenhower if he won. Other notes cover Minnesota and Maine GOP moves, Harriman’s White House talks, Russell's convention support, and Mississippi Democrats' slate plans. A theft during a church service in St. Joseph reports a stolen car from Rev. Paul Albery.
Spirit filled homecoming at Marvin Methodist Church as more than 100 former members and friends gathered for a day of services led by Rev J P Fleming and Rev Yemuel Hall. The congregation heard dedication reports on memorial pews and pew funds from Lords Acre income, with several families gifting memorial seats and altar items. The church also announced improvements including floor refinishing and a new organ, with the homecoming slated as an annual event.
Fannin county 4 H boys and girls depart this morning for Trinidad to attend a three day district encampment. County agent Rip Loftis and home demonstration agent Bess Brooks accompany the group and will serve in various capacities during the outing. Participants include Betty Jones Carolin Thiele Nunnelee Patricia Ingram Lee Witcher Allen's Chapel Wesley Iglanton Nunnelee and Allan Ford.
Corporal Howard G Pharr of Ector Texas has been ordered to a port of embarkation for overseas duty. He presently serves with the 47th Viking Infantry Division at Camp Rucker Alabama.
Sweden lodges protest after an unarmed flying boat was shot down in international waters amid Baltic Sea search for another plane. Seven Swedes go on trial for espionage as tensions rise with Russia and Sweden seeks damages and investigations.
Fannin county farmers are invited by County Agent Rip Loftis to attend the field day at Ramsey Prison Farm near Angleton. The 13th annual American Cotton Congress closing day will be held in Houston June 19 20. A group trip will depart Bonham Friday afternoon with transportation arranged. The program includes a 930 a m musical in the prison auditorium a barbecue at noon and an afternoon session beginning 2 pm. Fort Worth Tex UP Mickey Ann Davis 2-year-old freed after foot stuck in open drain as deputies respond.
Sunday brought Bonham the hottest day of the current summer with a maximum just over 84 degrees and a minimum near 65. The Weather Bureau forecast more heat and only light showers in parts of Texas, with strong winds and scattered rain. Presidio reported the nation's highest degree temperature and Dalhart noted a trace of rain.
Fannin County Democratic Executive Committee sets ballot access fees from six to two hundred fifty dollars for various offices. Top charges of 250 dollars apply to district judge candidates and unopposed county officials while other races incur 20, 1, or 60 dollar assessments. Payments due by June 21, or names may not appear on the ballot.
Weather in North Central Texas shows clear to partly cloudy skies this afternoon tonight and tomorrow with widely scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. Temperatures trend cooler in the west and north portions tonight.
Cattle weakness noted with marks around 6000 heavy stock, stockers at 1.00 and up, good slaughter steers and yearlings 28 to 33, canners 18 to 22, bulls 17 to 26, calves 1,600. Hog prices steady to 25c higher than Friday. sows steady, feeder pigs 50c lower. choice 180 to 260 pounds 20.25 to 20.50.
San Antonio garbage workers walk off their routes triggering police amid department turmoil. Superintendent Morceau resigns after a dispute as workers claim terminations. city crews face disruptions and potential safety concerns across sanitation sites.
Richard Grunert recently graduated from jet pilot training at Pinesaidle Air Force base Orland Florida. He and Mary Katherine Miller of Bonham were wed. His parents James and Ginuert live in Lemoyne Penn Block. A Rio Grande Ranch ewe near Brookville Miss gave birth to rare black triplets.
The UN urged an end to a “bloody and profitless” war over prisoner exchange as Major General Harrison met with Chinese Reds. British minister Alexander visited Koje Island under heavy prisoner conditions while Allied forces repelled an attack west of Chorwon. Rhee allies won assembly votes ending a boycott as talks shifted to Pa nmunjom amid tense exchange talks.
The Bonham scene shows Jack Williams at 5 a m in the yard while Tom Cunningham from Trenton notes crops looking okay with rain hoped. Neal Thomas ambles across the square near 6 a m as Beverly Christian works hard during a Democratic Executive meeting.
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