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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1948
Page
5
An unclear note speculates that NATS estimates two thirds of personnel could be moved via commercial transport, implying the Navy would rely on civilian services rather than dedicated military airlift. The fragment suggests a broader strategy for distributing travel logistics.
L P Caston of Leonard announces his bid for Fannin and Lamar Counties in the 38th District Legislature. He cites taxes, farm to market roads, veterans issues, social welfare, and labor as priorities. Caston emphasizes serving the people and thanks supporters for their influence.
Mrs. Dora Coleman a former Trenton resident died at her Sherman home on January 21 Funeral services were held January 23 at Assembly of God with burial in Burns cemetery Survivors include husband H W Coleman mother Mrs Caroline Boren Ivanhoe one daughter Mrs Ruby Lener Celeste three sons Fred Wallace Leavenworth Kans Ira Wallace and L N Holloway Oklahoma City one sister Mrs Tk Donaghey Ivanhoe one brother Amos Morris Trenton Pallbearers named Buddy Wallace G L Mth William Hill Robert Morris Lester Morris and Pranklin Morris
The Coleman family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of their loved one. Special thanks are given to Dr D R Donnaghey nurses at St Vincent's Hospital Sherman and Dr and Mrs Herndon.
Allen Memorial lists new admissions including Estelle Gray Bonham Tim Singleton Bonham R T Burnsed Honey Grove Ino W Aaron Bonham W D Brooks Bonham Karl Smith Kansas City Mo Mrs C M Hughes Ector Mrs Andrew Brown Dodd City Mrs L C Grounds Blue Ridge Rt 1 discharged W D Chandler Ladonia Rt 2 H G Chandler Windem Windem Rt 2 FE W Smith Windem Rt 2 T G Eller Ivanhoe J W Freeman Bonham Mrs Otto Bumpas Forrest B May Bonham Rt 2 Mrs A L Peebles Dodd City Rt L Tom Taylor received emergency treatment for a broken arm after a fall on the ice
A scattered OCR read lists names tied to Bonham and nearby towns including Leonard, Wain Com, Ector, Ivanhoe, Ravenna, and Alany. Items mention families such as Johnson, Claxton, Baker, Hurton, Wells, Davis, Magness, and Davis, with several references to spouses and residences.
Announced for the Democratic Primary on Saturday July 26 the slate of county and state posts includes District Clerk W O Banty Leonard Sheriff Talmadge Moore Dick Wait re election Stanton Clark Vernon Henegar Commissioner Precinct 1 Calvin Witherspoon Paul Brown re election W E Hoss Cain Robert H Bellows County Clerk T R Cort Wingate County Judge Ray Shuler County Commissioner Prec 2 J Judes Green State Representative 38th District Geo F Turner for Fannin and Lamar Counties.
The Washington High School boys basketball team won the Greenville invitational basketball tournament at Major Field on Saturday in a dramatic finish. Dip Benet and Sleezy Dale provided standout shooting while Cook and Perkins anchored a sterling defense. The entire team performed strongly.
Relatives receive notice from Freeman Memorial Clinic Dallas of a gift of money from Circle 20 of Highland Park Presbyterian Church in memory of W B Hicks who died October 14 1947. Mrs S F Schiff of Dallas is sister of the deceased and a member of Highland Park Presbyterian Church.
Ravenna reports the veterans agriculture class bought a building at Camp Maxey north of Paris. The plan is to wreck it and reuse the materials for a new structure in Ravenna. Other real estate changes include Mr and Mrs Geore Eaton purchasing the Roden home and Mr and Mrs Rob Leftwich buying the Harty residence.
Mrs W M Laycock remodels her home while Mr and Mrs Dan Garner buy a lot from William Has ten. The item notes a move by a Walker family to Sherman and a local property transaction involving Laycock Garner and Has ten.
Sunday school attendance figures from First Baptist First Methodist and other churches are listed with counts for a church service week. The bulletin notes attendance at Church of Christ, First Christian, Calvary, and Memorial Metarchaiss, reflecting local religious participation.
The text appears to be a damaged notice mentioning a tie to pay property and police taxes. It references a courthouse and items such as candies drinks cigarettes and aspirin in unclear context, with stray words suggesting a public notice or auction-like fragment. No clear names, dates, or organizations are readable.
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