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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1947
Page
2
Chinese Communist forces succeeded in isolating the Peiping Tientsin Railway cutting off rural food supplies to the two cities. The offensive marks a significant railway campaign with strategic impact on supply lines and regional control.
The Nationalist government reports Manchuria petitions to Chan ung and Sansu Red strongholds are dire. Communists have paralyzed railways linking Nationalist held cities with Peiping rail lines disrupted except Kalgan. A sudden offensive toward Faoting headquarters shattered the line in nine places. Tientsin is isolated from Peiping and Manchuria.
Culver City California June 16 RD Howard Hughes announced a tiny radar device would have prevented four of the last eighteen airplane disasters. The radar altimeter emits a light and horn when the aircraft comes within two percent of an obstacle, preventing navigation into mountains.
Ely residents prepare to fund and assist repairs on the Ector Ely Whitewright road. Workers will patch the road with a cat of asphalt as farmers keep ditches clear and tractors off the surface to prevent further wear. Built with WPA labor, the road serves the west Beckland farming area and now needs immediate action.
Funeral service for L. F. Blake ney, passed away at Allen eemonial Hospital, Monday, will be held at 5 p.m. in Wise Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. G. Herry Moc d will be the officiating minister. Interment will be Willow Wild cemetery. Pallbearers include Lawrence Denton R. Risser Sr. Chiudi nglist A. Ll. McRae W. E. Newton and E. O. Carson.
DALUAS Rae Skillern press release says Skike & Sts Inc presents Southwestern Medical Foundation with a $100 gift for a student center building. The memorial building honors Fillern founder of Skivsern Drug Stores and father of the current head. gift made in the name of Rue E Slavlern and family and the Skwlert organization.
Hugo residents approved a $2590 sewer bond issue by a vote of 266 to 25. The plan calls for improvements and extensions to the sewer line including a new discharge plan and an additional line from the existing disposal plant west of Muru.
The Buney Baptist Church grounds are being improved with a $350 lawn beautification program and new cement walk and curbing. Rev Ju Batchelor, pastor, leads the church's efforts.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Stone of Dallas announce the birth of a seven pound fifteen ounce son, John A., at 6 45 Monday morning. Mrs Stone is the former Marion English, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack English of Donham.
Springfield reports a former officer, vue-Gee Hoson, drowned in a lake while trying to save a boating companion who fell overboard and could not swim due to an injury. The incident occurred June 16 as efforts to rescue the unaccounted man failed. Cyde Brereon was named manager in related notes.
A cleaning plant accident near Rockaway Beach led to a man falling into the water and drowning. Hanson jumped in to aid but could not reach the victim, who was later recovered by rescuers.
Plans are underway for Leonard's 68th annual picnic set for July 21 to 26. Organizers expect the event to be the largest yet with a fun old fiddler contest drawing many entries.
Sheriff enjoys fishing despite official duties. He slips briefly on two occasions but lands large catches each time. The report notes his luck and continued service despite time away.
A dubious home remedy claims to shed unwanted fat using grapefruit juice and a drugstore product. It promises quick, effortless weight loss without exercise or dieting and urges readers to purchase alleged concentrates for dramatic results.
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