28 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1948
Page
1
Two steers and seven Duroc hogs entered in the 1943 Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth. Entries list youths from Bonham and nearby areas, including John Merrell and Joe Neathery, with cattle and swine showing on January 6.
Verne Eliott will produce a rodeo at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum open to professionals and non professionals. The event runs 19 performances and will supply 220 bucking horses including Squaw Maen, 190 bulls, 10 cattle tags, 100 calves, 28 cutting cattle and 50 saddle horses. The livestock buildings, dormitories, and free accommodations support exhibitors and herdsmen on the Will Rogers Memorial grounds.
The Metropolitan Life statisticians say 1947 had more five or more death tolls in accidents than any peacetime year in a decade. Fires, explosions, and natural disasters dominated deaths, with the Texas City explosion singled out as the era’s most devastating incident.
Officials announced that an enrollment application for Ada Lys was accepted but a decision on her admission remains pending. The case involves higher education law and potential state violations, with the Oklahoma Supreme Court reviewing the implications for education access and policy.
The article cites discussions on forming mutual aid pacts amid tensions and calls for guarantees to support allied nations. It mentions recommendations by officials and lawmakers about stabilizing America through tax relief and wage adjustments, reflecting postwar economic policy debates.
Cliff must navigate a tense rescue as a storm breaks over the rubber plantation. Madison Flortar proposes a deal to back a camp and armed venture, while Janet's actions risk exposing fragile alliances. Vicente escapes, and Cliff weighs the cost of aiding Janet against his own ambitions.
Leonard volunteer fire department unveils its year officers with Mittchell McDonald as president C R Partain as vice president E C Taylor as fire chief and two assistant chiefs Sherman Latimer and Dudley Jackson Harold Hi Hammond as secretary Dr Kenneth O Crum as doctor Roby Watson as Mason Eugene Skelton as chaplain
Frank Crawford named as trustee of the firemen pension fund alongside Guy Christian, racing team captain, and J. D. Stevens Jr. as assistant in the official appointment records.
The Current Literature Club will hold its regular meeting at 2 45 this Tuesday in the home of Mrs Chalmers G Jong 816 North Main Street.
A Maryland man is announced to receive the Church Layman Award for outstanding service in Christian education. The award will be presented next month at a prominent Baltimore church, honoring his contributions to church education programs.
The text lists candidates subject to the Democratic primary on Saturday July 26. For District Clerk W O Banty Leonard appears, Sheriff Dick Wait up for re-election with Stanton Clark and Vernon Henegar. Commissioner Precinct 1 Calvin Witherspoon Paul Brown and Hoss Cain Robert H Bellows. County Clerk T R Wingate and County Judge Ray Shuler. County Commissioner Precinct 2 S J Jude Green. State Representative 38th District Geo E Turner representing Fannin and Lamar counties.
Robert Garrett a 74 year old investment banker and civic leader will receive the Russell Colgate Distinguished Service Citation at Grand Raunds Michigan on February 10 during the International Council’s annual meeting week.
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