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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1946
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Charley Traylor of Bailey plan to travel to the Rio Grande Valley for the ginning season. Mr Traylor owns a gin in Turley and Mrs Traylor owns one in Pike Collin County. War Savings Bonds referenced.
Britannica surveys marriage customs across tribes noting cousin marriages are banned in many nations yet practiced in various societies. The article discusses cultural, legal, and historical perspectives on kinship unions and their social implications.
Joe Louis retained his world heavyweight title by knockout in the eighth round against Billy Conn in New York. The bout, seen by about 70 000, began with little action but Louis surged in the final minute of the round delivering a left that dropped Conn for the count at 2:19.
A wartime recruiting notice urges young men to enlist in the Regular Army, promising Army generous family allowances for dependents and aiming to reach one million enlistees. It directs applicants to visit Army Camps Posts or Recruiting Stations with Bonham Texas as a local contact point.
Senate and House conferees began drafting a compromise OPA extension bill amid administration warnings of inflation risk. Chairman Spencer pledged to preserve most price controls from the existing law as talks proceed with no information released until completion.
Local reports describe ongoing rebuilding and renovation around town. Jim Wisein oversees work on a store south of White’s Furniture, noting material delays but improving progress. Tom Devton renovates his North Center Street restaurant and meat market. Len notes repairs to the Peeler building on West Fourth, a two building complex with stable occupancy. The former store on North Main Street, burned earlier, is being rebuilt with walls and floor remaining, roof and flour added, as investors plan future bond purchases.
The document lists zone chairmen including Harry McDowell zone 34 35 36 and 37 38 39 40, Will Sasser, Rev J Lo Hyde, Bob Cantrell zone 42, Rev Owens zone 43, and S McGlasson zone 44. It mentions Texas and Pacific Railway tracks from city limits to city Hamiltons.
The notice lists candidates for multiple offices in the upcoming Democratic primary on July 27 1946 including Commissioners Precincts 1 2 and 4 County Attorneys District Clerk Assessor Collector of Taxes Sheriff Legislature State Senator and State Representative with names such as Lewis Pearson Cain R Alexander Ralph Smith Ray Kirkpatrick J W Cummings Charles R Jones and John Ford among others. It also notes routine social updates including returns from Louisville Kentucky visits to Fort Worth and a Baptist encampment with several residents mentioned.
Bonhamites attended the Woodlake gathering led by Earl McClure moderator for the year of the Paris Presbytery. P Jeter Sim Fsmith and Rev A A Hyde participated as members in the session Tuesday.
The Bonham Black Giants defeated Sherman 10-7 at Colbert Oklahoma on Wednesday in an Emancipation Day tilt. Johnsor hit a triple and James Cook collected two doubles for the Giants. J.C. Cook earned the win. Dunlap was the catcher.
Bonham and Fannin county officers reported no arrests during Wednesday's Emancipation Day events. The day passed peacefully with celebrations observed in the morning and night without incident.
Policies assigned to W F Keelon and Co as agents in Bonham Texas for Saint Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co have been lost. The company states none have been sued as insurance contracts and no premiums were collected, so the policies are void and of no effect. Cravens Dargan & Consurance Managers, Houston, Texas.
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