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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1952
Page
4
Editorial lauds Captain Kurt Carlsen for staying with the Flying Enterprise as it sank, a testament to duty and inner strength. It notes his act was practical yet transcendent, shaping a global lesson in courage as he faced overwhelming odds and the sea’s fury.
Washington column analyzes Truman’s State of the Union message as an election year platform promising expansive welfare and defense programs. It contrasts GOP options with me-too politics and notes Chamber of Commerce data on welfare spending while predicting voter impact and the looming budget reveal.
A set of questions asks who controlled Suez Canal shares under which prime minister Benjamin Disraeli and who called Washington first in a war first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen Henry Lee of Virginia. It also asks about the parts of a water clock, forest fire weekends, rising motor vehicle travel rates 1930 to 1960, 1949 to 1950, and the initial West Point enrollment of ten cadets.
The local drive shows many donors naming Lane Motor Parts Bonham Motor Parts and others giving amounts from 2 to 25 dollars. Contributors include businesses and individuals such as Southwest Pump, Davis Cleaners, Lone Star Gas, Goodyear Store, Sharyers Annex, Palace Drug, and Bonham Steam Laundry, with a final note about a daily home hints feature.
Tarrell Texas hour reports a likely bid by Meredith for a judicial post as the Texas Investigation Committee and State Representative Itred Vo are connected to the inquiry and political maneuvering.
The Red River Valley Bantam Association hosts a two day winter show in Paris beginning Saturday January 19. Open to bantam breeders in Fannin Graydon and Lamar counties and nearby Texas and Oklahoma counties. Prizes include ribbons merchandise and cash. Champion male and female and a grand champion named. Show at Northest Texas Motor Ling up town office building. Coops must be ready by Saturday noon.
The Texas Railroad Commission increased the state's oil allowable for February by more than 134 000 barrels daily while moving toward a 22 day proration cycle for Texas fields. East Texas continues on a 28 day schedule with January production on a daily basis.
Mrs Newel Claxton visited in the W J Lackey home Sunday. Mrs Minnie Rozier hosted Durant Oklahoma guests. Grandma Goin returned home after helping in Durant. Mrs Arbin Baker visited Ada Carpenter Sunday. Clifford Morgan and baby visited her parents the Taylors. Willie Carter visited Esther Cooksey. Benne Brodles of Dallas visited his parents. Mary Stephens spent the week with Nina Je Johnaan. Mr and Mrs Mister Miller of Ladoniai stated here recently.
Harold Stassen has entered the Minnesota Republican presidential primary with no declared delegate slate. He also plans to enter primaries in Wisconsin Pennsylvania and Ohio, with Minnesota set for March 15.
Fred's Electric Service offers repairs for electric warmers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, irons, motors, fans, lights, radios and other electrical items. Located at 1815 North Center Street Rhone 346, the shop emphasizes comprehensive home appliance service.
A public notice from the Bonham Daily Favorite warns that any erroneous reflection on a firm individual or corporation will be corrected upon notification to the publishers. The United Press dispatches are exclusive for publication and credit.
Kitchen stove and burners for sale trade for a heifer. Route 2 Ladonia Texas. Also rental notices for a seven room house with utilities and farm land on old Highway east of a location. Address 116 W Allen Ave. Mrs. A Hunnicutt contact Phon H41-M 139-31.
The Army will test a laminated nylon battle jacket designed to stop 45 caliber bullets at point blank range. Sleeveless to waist length and weighing about eight pounds, the jacket has multiple layers and reportedly reduces casualties. In tests it stopped a 45 caliber bullet, captured fragments from a grenade, and blocked 75 percent of mortar fragments from 10 feet.
Dr David Smoier of Dallas will lead a discussion on artificial insemination at the January meeting of the Fannin County Professional Agriculture Workers Association held Thursday night January 24 at the Veterans Hall. Present will James W Gibbs and Jack Anderson from the North Texas Artificial Insemination Association plus Loftis ing Rip snid county agent. The North Texas Artificial Insemination Service is now available to Fannin County dairymen by calling Sherman before 9 am for same day service. The meeting will consider establishing a county artificial insemination program and refreshments will be served.
Mr and Mrs B Is. Tompkins of Haskell announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Jackie to Dan Rogers, son of Mr and Mrs Roy A Rogers of Bonham. The ceremony will be held Saturday February 2 in Haskell. Rogers, a Bonham High School graduate, earned a degree at East Texas State Teachers College and is employed in commerce after military service.
For Commissioner Prec 4 J M Melvin Eppertier District Clerk 6th Judicial Disty KE J HENDRICKS For County Clerk Earnest E Doc Lee State Representative T T Wright TiBby Wright
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