Man seeks bride finds she marries ship purser instead
Richard Simmons a 20 year old ex army sergeant from Manchester traveled to meet Eunice Eaton of England in Philadelphia but the ship's purser Thomas Hennessey of Brooklyn married her after they met aboard the Liberty Ship Pender Eunice later sent a cablegram confirming her love before choosing the purser finalizing the failed match in the harbor incident
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
U.P
Richard Simmons
Manchester
Comn
Simmons
Eunice Eaton
England
Eunice
Thomas Hennessey
Brooklyn
Pender
Bonham Golfers Plan New Kind Weekend Tourney
Bonham golfers will compete in a handicap 18 hole tournament this weekend. Lynwood Massey, club tournament chairman, says players will use full clubs from the Jong tees and a single club from the short tees, with nine holes from each setup on Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham
Lynwood Massey
AFL Maritime Unions Set Strike Date Action Planned
The AFL Maritime Council representing 200000 members notified the government of a strike within 30 days if Atlantic and Gulf ship operators do not meet wage demands. A 1,000,000 AFL seamen would honor picket lines, while operators cite CIO seasmen earning less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
AFL Maritime Council
Atlantic
Gulf
AFL
Seamen's International Union
CIO
101 Persons To Remain On Bikini Hour Before Test
In Honolulu on June 21 U P reports that 101 people aboard Bikini Atoll targets will be evacuated within the hour before detonation. Navy teams will recheck the 43 000 personnel involved to ensure no one is left behind, with 46 on four islands and 54 aboard 32 target ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
U.P
Bikini
United States Navy
Bikini Atoll
Farm Safety Week Proclaimed for July 21 27
Gov. Coke R. Stevenson designated the week of July 21 through July 27 as Farm Safety Week. He cited a continued shortage of farm labor and the need to conserve manpower to meet production goals. He warned that accidents on farms claim lives and injure thousands more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Coke R. Stevenson
Quick Charge Files Bankruptcy Amid Picketing in Oklahoma City
The Quick Charge Inc, an auto supply firm, filed a federal bankruptcy petition claiming it cannot meet debts because the teamsters union blocks deliveries and supplies. Non union workers had sought an injunction to stop the picketing but were denied. Company president A C Fletcher blamed the picket line for inability to deliver products and obtain materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oflahoma City
U.P
Quick Charge, Inc
Federal District Court
Teamsters Union
A. C. Fletcher
Russia Defeated in Bid to Limit IRO Membership
The United Nations Economic and Social Council rejected a Soviet amendment to confine Internation al Refugee Organization staff to nationals of IRO member nations. Maj. Gen. Peter Ratov’s proposal was defeated 7 to 4 amid objections from the United Kingdom and United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russia
International Refugee Organization
IRO
United Nations Economic and Social Council
Peter Ratov
Council
Committee On Refugees
United Kingdom
United States
Pledges U S Aid In War On Disease
President Truman pledged all out American cooperation to win the battle against disease and malnutrition worldwide. He said victory is essential to mankind and highlighted that war has aggravated health problems, urging strong national health services coordinated through international action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Truman
United Nations World Health Conference
Robert Lockhart Named Superintendent at Union Presbyterian Church
Robert Lockhart has been named superintendent of the Sunday School at the Union Presbyterian Church USA to replace Earl McClure who resigned after 28 years in that role. McClure will focus on duties as moderator of the Paris Presbytery elected recently. James Rodgers will serve as assistant superintendent and secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lockhart
Union Presbyterian Church, USA
Earl McClure
McClure
Paris
James Rodgers
Year-Old Drowns In Pool Near Grandparents Home
Sammie Mc Gill Davis Jr age 9 drowned in a pool near his grandparents’ home in Bogata Sammie and his 2 year old sister were visiting three older boys who left to fetch help after the youngster slipped into a deep hole and could not be rescued The body was recovered about 45 minutes later John Lee was bitten five times on the knee by a snake he touched while searching underwater for the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogata
Sammie McGill Davis, Jr
Will Davis
John Lee
Local Democratic Candidacy Announcements Listed for 1946 Primary
A long list of candidates announces their bids in the upcoming Democratic primary on July 27, 1946. Names include CAIN WITHERSPOON ELLER ALEXANDER STEGER BROWN CY VICTORY BRIGGS ANDERSON LACKEY ROBERTSON WILSON DAWSON JONES SMITH JAYNES EPPERSON FARMER HENDRICKS SHERRER WESLEY FARMER WAIT WHITLEY MOORE LESLIE CHANEY KIRKPATRICK CUMMINGS J LONG SHULER FORD HARRELL OLIVER and others seeking roles such as Commissioner Precincts, County Attorney, District Clerk, Sheriff, State Senator, State Representative, and Constable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoss
Cain C. R
Calvin) Witherspoon
T. H
Tom
Eller
D. R. Alexander
Doug Steger
Paul Brown
Jese
B. J. Briggs
Buster B. Anderson
Albert R. Lackey
Bill Robertson
J. R
Joe) Wilson Earl E. Dawson R. L
Farmer
Farmer) Jones Ralph Smith
John R. Jaynes
J. M
Melvin
Epperson
John Farmer
6Th Judicial District
J. Hendricks Furonsessor
Calvert Sherrer
Wesley Farmer
Dick Wait
J. E. Whitley
Talmage Moore Sam Leslie Henry Chaney
Ray Kirkpatrick
J. W Cummings
Fannin
Grayson
Cook Counties
Charles R. Jones
Ray Shuler
Lama
John Ford
Eugene F. Harrell
John Oliver
Constable Candidacy Appeal From MacArthur Nimitz Resident
A long campaign plea from a resident of MacArthur and Nimitz towns in West Virginia seeks the office of Constable for Precinct No. 1. The letter stresses fifteen years as a peace officer and commitment to law, fairness, and vigilance without favoritism. It urges voters to support the candidacy and notes the Buy Bonds slogan as part of the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
MacArthur and
Nimitz
West Virginia
Jews Planned To Kidnap British Commander
In Jerusalem a report says Jewish extremists aimed to abduct Lieut. Gen. Sir Evelyn Barker, Britain’s commander in chief for Palestine. A massive manhunt seeks the abductors holding five British officers as hostages while two extremists face death sentences. It remains unclear if the Barker plot was carried out or hindered. Six British officers were kidnapped this week, one escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Evelyn Barker
Palestine
Barker
Underground
Girls Earn Camp Fire Honor at Boyd From Guardian
Boyd girls received Camp Fire Honor titles with guardian Mrs. Alex Cadotte presenting the Good Camper awards to Sarah Jacobs Katricia Pope Carolyn Mood Marion Alice Fladger Virginia Stevens Nadine Medlin Mary Ann Gay Darline Blount Janet Wheeler and Carola Campbell. Special gifts recognized Lake Fannin managers Mr. and Mrs. Fredericks. Virginia Peeler founded the Wohelo Call and Taps on bugle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Alex Cadotte
Sarah Jacobs
Katricia Pope
Carolyn Mood
Marion Alice Fladger
Virginia Stevens
Nadine Medlin
Mary Ann Gay
Darline Blount
Janet Wheeler
Carola Campbell
Mrs. Fredericks
Lake Fannin
Virginia Peeler
Death by own action verdict in Crockett death
Justice of Peace W L Colins returns a verdict of death by own action in the death of Will H Crockett 55 a Pattonville farmer found dead at his farm. Death caused by a personal safety related 38 caliber pistol bullet. Wife discovered the body after hearing the shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deport
Justice of Peace
W. L. Colins
Will H. Crockett
Pattonville
Crockett
Community Visits Highlight Local Social Week
Cotton Center hosts and guests include Mr. and Mrs Johnnie Warnell with Mr. and Mrs W M Warnell. Roy Lee Cooksey stayed with Coleman Echols in Oakland. Palma Ann Corder from Bonham visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs Rainsy Warnell. Mr and Mrs Grady Hartwell visited Palma Ann's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Warnell
W. M. Warnell
Roy Lee Cooksey
Coleman’ Echols
Oakland
Palma Ann Corder
Bonham
Rainsy Warnel
Grady Hartwell
Clark
Bonham Residents Welcome Travelers and Visitors
Johnny Newton travels from Bonham with aunt Irene Aby to Fort Worth then to Cleveland New York and Canada planning a three week trip. Arlington resident G A Tucker Jr visits wife and father in law R E Dielman. Lt Commander Paul Bryant and family return from California. Billy Tate enlists in the air corps after Bonham high graduation. Several locals from Eastland San Antonio Trenton Ivanhoe Dodd City Houston Paris Clinton Okla and Lutesville travel or visit Bonham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Newton
Fort Worth
Irene Aby
Cleveland
Ohio
New York
Canada
G. A. Tucker, Jr
Arlington
R. E. Dielman
Paul Bryant
C. C. Baker
California
Baker
Billy Tate
San Antonio
Air Corps
Billy
Bonham High School
W. C. McFadden
Eastland
F. A. Clark
McFadden
Clark
J. W. Cummings
Ivanhoe
Bonham
Coe Agnew
Houston
E. J. Agnew
Balch Moore
Paris
Benny Jo
B. G. Moss
T. B. Moss
Clinton
Okla
Miriam Moss Gray
First Cotton Bloom and Roll Report From Dial Community
Charley Charles reported the year's first cotton bloom and first roll in the Dial community. He has 85 acres planted to cotton this season and observed the bloom on Monday, following last year’s June 29 first bloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honey Grove
Charley Charles
Dial
Mr. Charles
Porter and visitors attend church and family gatherings
The report notes Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Porter at church in Ector, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Stewart from Denison visiting the area, and Odell Murphy with Patricia Ann Bellows visiting the Whiteheads. Thelma Joe Lane visited Bonham, a housewarming for Ray Brown was held, and several Lane families from Sherman Savoy and Springdale returned from visits. Lee Binion recovering from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Stewart
Denison
Ector
Odell Murphy
Patricia Ann Bellows
Perry Whitehead
Thelma Joe Lane
Cleta Carry
Jim Ramey
Ray Brown
Will Brown
Jim Andrews
Wayne Andrews
Springdale
Ark
Ward Lane
Brescia Kay
Jack Lane
Sherman
Thos. Lane
Savoy
Will Lane
Lee Binion
Japan Aime Will Seek At Co
Defense attorneys in crimes trials of nine rapegoers intimated today they would portray Ky Ty preparations as against Communism. They sought to examine a witness jailed 18 months for favoring peace. Communist sympathizers were deemed dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
Tention
Two Men Sought in Talco Hit-and-Run Death
Titus County men are accused in a hit and run near Talco that killed one person and injured three others. Police say the vehicle failed to stop and is being investigated for the deadly incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Pleasant
Titus County
Talco
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ween
Bride
Leicester
Hennessy
Francis M. Burns
O. K. Electric
H. McCloskey
Wommack- Hancock
Jack Saunders
J. Ranch
North Texas
M. H. Jorge
York Ave
U.S
Presbyterians
Precinct NO
Pol Adv
Rex
Bryant
Just
Brannon
Cotton Center
U. S
Edward
Sterling
Gorham
Carson
W. H. Porter
Aime
U. S. Army
Meyke Mellenor
Une
Ule
Rhine
Cour Bonham
Bonham Theatres
Eddie Dean
al LaRue
Johnny Mack
Raymond Hart
John Hodiak
Ann
Davis
Davis Farm
North Side Square
Temas
Agricu
Dee
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!