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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1949
Page
2
The Red River philosopher declares he will keep his 1949 resolutions, chiefly avoiding drastic changes. He jokes about letting sagging gates and the hen house door stay as is, plans to take his own time with farm work, and notes not to panic over national crises while expecting ordinary life to continue.
A speaker notes a relaxed approach to time, saying their New Year’s resolution is to take 1949 as it comes and let 1950 unfold on its own. The remark reflects a wait‑and‑see mindset as the new decade begins.
Burlington Wisconsin January 1 Canadian headlines report Canada naming L. W. Tupper of Patricia as the 1948 World Champion Liar. The article recalls a Calgary rancher losing 2000 post holes to wind and travels of the holes 125 miles, noting other listed names and scattered oddities amid garbled OCR.
Real estate leaders attack Rent Director Tighe Woods accusing him of seeking a two year rent control extension instead of one. Herbert Nelson of the National Association of Real Estate Boards calls Woods a dictator and says he expects Congress to jump through hoops while cracking the whip to extend his own term.
Department store sales in four Texas cities rose during the Christmas week, with Dallas and San Antonio leading gains. For the four weeks ending December 28, sales were up about four percent from the prior year, while December 25 week results show substantial increases in Dallas Fort Worth Houston and San Antonio. The report notes stronger postwar consumer activity and a steady holiday shopping pattern across the region.
Local families from Grand Prairie Bonham and Dod City spent Christmas with relatives in Celeste Grand Prairie and Leonard. Ray Grisham and Billy Grisham joined kin for Christmas. Celeste radio schedule lists church services and music programs throughout the day. A hunting accident involving Howard Roburn is noted among otherwise festive updates.
Bonham and Dallas area residents shared Christmas gatherings with relatives in Oklahoma Illinois and Texas. Couples and their children including Meadows McCain Herd Smith and McVay traveled to spend the holiday with grandparents and spouses in Bonham and Dallas.
The First National Bank of Bonhon Bonhem Texas announces its annual stockholders meeting on the ith day of January 1948 at 10:00 AM at the bank office. Directors will be elected and other business as may come before the meeting will be transacted.
Washington January 1 The head of the Government Bureau of Employment Security predicts good prospects for high employment and production this year. Robert Goodwin says while overall levels may rise, several industries including textiles leather goods and electrical appliances could see sharp declines.
Book reviews under the Woman's Council sponsorship of the First Christian church will begin on January 6. Herbert Emery, a Bonham visitor for 18 years, will again give these reviews, delighting his audience with his readings and commentary.
Bethany Lutheran Church Reading Pennsylvania thanks a benefactor whose identity remains secret. In April the donor contributed five dollars toward reducing the mortgage and yesterday the mortgage was marked paid in full by Reverend Paul Kidd after a sworn statement by the attorney.
READING Pennsylvania January 1 The congregation of the church receives a major financial gift from a benefactor that clears outstanding debts and supports church activities and missions. The donation stabilizes the church finances and promises ongoing support for Sunday services and community programs.
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