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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1952
Page
4
KFYN and KSYN launch a listener driven program where requests determine the music. The weekday 7 to 8 am slot offers a $5 prize for naming the show with winner announced Monday June 23 after listeners submit an ecard or letter. Trade at Homa and Save.
Two events complemented a Sherman affair on June 15 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tarpley. Fathers Day also marked the birthday of Wendell Tarpley of East Texas State College in Commerce, with gifts and a luncheon for guests from multiple Texas towns.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. J. M. Epperson's home with 10 members present Monday night. Mrs. Paul Spencer presided. The group decided to sponsor one girl to attend the Camp Fire Girl's Camp Wasila. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Mrs. C. E. Alexander of Sherman spent last week in Ivanhoe visiting her sister Mrs. Ethel Whisenhunt and family. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Reid hosted Sunday guests including Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Eubanks and Peggy Sue, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Reid, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Whisenhunt with children Linda and David of Ivanhoe.
A partial daily broadcast timeline lists musical alarm clocks news segments and program names from 6:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. through 7:45 a.m. and continuing with afternoon shows including Eddie Arnold, Bing Crosby, and Jack Pot Program with various time slots and program titles.
Houston news reports Glenn McCarthy plans to resign as chairman of McCarthy Oil and Gas to sell all his stock to Equitable Life Assurance Society. He announces a new oil exploration firm with $20 million in stock registered and aims to reduce debt while continuing to operate the Shamrock Hotel.
The Scripps-Howard Newspapers endorsed General Eisenhower for the Republican presidential nomination. The lead editorial stated the 19 papers, including the New York World Telegram and Sun, believe he can be elected. Lt Commander James Rogers departed Friday for a two week Maryland training course.
In Fort Worth on June 17 Henry Zweifel Republican National Committeeman and Texas Taft faction leader sent a telegram to General Eisenhower. Zweifel claimed Texas convention delegates were Democrats and intended to remain Democrats. He advised Eisenhower to wait for full fact finding before commenting further on the Texas seating dispute.
The article notes that the admission of voters faced scrutiny as many were not bona fide Republicans, being Democrats who intended to stay Democrats. This sparked discussion on eligibility and party alignment for ballots.
Mrs. Julia Felix, 32, heard a TV voiced robbery during a Houston drug store heist. While two men demanded money, she stayed with the murder mystery on screen. They left after a brief argument, finding no cash.
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