Red Cross Launches County Fund Drive for 8443 Goal
The Fannin county Red Cross will start a county drive Monday to raise 8443 to meet its quota for local services. County Judge Choice Moore said the drive could finish within three weeks. Key community chairmen and quotas are listed across multiple towns including Wadonia Trenton Ravenna Gober Cotton Center Valley Creek and Dial. The chapter aided 636 servicemen families in 1957 and provided fire aid to seven households.
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American Red Cross
Famnin
Red Cross
United Funds
Benham
Moore
John Avery
Dial
R Atkins
Carson
E D. Owen
Valley Creek
Homer Castleberry
Wilde Hall
Mulberry
J. O Wallace
Ely
Cora Sue Wishard
Bugtussle
Oak Ridge
Honey Grove
Leonard
Savoy
Ector
Dodd City-Hilger
Windom-Flag Springs
Bailey
Parker Grove
Ivanhoe
Lannius
Nobility
Ewood-Duplex
Randolph
Edhube
Hale-Bartley Woods
Lamasco
Monkstown
Allen's Chapel
Allen's Point
Selfs-Shi
Rainfall in 1958 Beats 1957 Early Totals
Rainfall for January and February 1958 totals 5.26 inches, slightly ahead of 1957. February alone adds 0.72 inches, while February 1958 was much drier than February 1957. February had 12 freezing days, with a record low of 15 and a high of 74 on Feb 25.
Poland says West Germany non committal on Rapacki plan
Poland reported that West Germany sent a non committal reply to joining the Rapacki plan to ban nuclear weapons in central Europe. The Bonn government reportedly did not indicate readiness to enter negotiations despite Polish hopes.
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Poland
Warsaw
West Germany
Pap
Bonn Republin
Cloudy Skies and Rain Forecast for Sunday
The Bonham area saw a chilly Saturday with a 42 degree high and 26 degree low forecast for early Sunday. Cloudy skies are expected Sunday with occasional rain and a trace of rain or sleet had fallen Saturday afternoon. A Southwest low pressure system caused wintry weather across the state, with Abilene reporting a dusting of snow. No major temperature changes anticipated through Sunday.
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Bonham
Abilene
Coffee gathering among local figures noted in fragment
A garbled passage mentions Sque Guyan Stevens Denmon and de B Riche sharing coffee after collecting tat route and talking with friends, with Leo Dupsun and dvan darice involved. references a post office and Saturday, but details are unclear.
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Guyan Stevens
Denmon
de B Riche
Ereg Johnsen Duking
D&couper
Leo Dupsun
Dvandarice
Diuturday de Buuhant
Rescue Effort Stalled By Big Sandy River Rescue
Rescue workers battled the Big Sandy River for hours seeking bodies of a school bus crash victims as a rain swollen current foiled Coast Guard attempts to recover the submerged bus. Gov Chandler and aides visited Cow Creek and Sugar Loaf in flood county to aid grieving families.
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Prestonrburg
Big Sandy
Coast
Coast Guard
John Mundy
Goex
Prestonburyg
A B Chandler
Harry Davis
Frankfort
Strcken
Cow Creek
Sugar Loaf
iMlood
Pura
J KB Wells
Billy Lykins
Lykins
First Aid Course To Begin Monday In Bonham
A nine hour first aid and water safety instructor training course starts at 7 pm Monday in the Bonham Chamber of Commerce office. Instructor L H Bud Bradley, Red Cross representative for the Midwest region, leads the course sponsored by the Fannin County chapter. Claxton, first aid and water safety chairman, says classes run Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
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Bonham Chamber of Commerce
L. H.bud
Bradley
First
American Red Cross
Fannin County
Claxton
4-H Club Week Observed Across Fannin County
County wide 4-H observance began with a flag ceremony at the courthouse flagpole marking National 4-H Week. County Judge Moore proclaimed March 18 as 4-H Week and urged citizens to honor 4-H members and leaders. Members visited Bonham firms to deliver booster cards and thank supporters.
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Fannincount
United States
Moore
Fannin Courty
Bonham
Wer
Thomas Earl Johnson
Meteor
Keith Gudgel
Allen's Point
Timmy Sudderth
Moore's Chapel
4-H Club
Honey Grove Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Mulberry Club
Bonham Kiwanis Club
Windom Club
Bonham Rotary Club
Moore's Chapel Club
Lion Club
Heart Fund drive nets listed totals across county
The 1958 Heart Fund campaign in Fannin County raised 1 2111. The effort led by Mrs Haze Flitott, president of the Fannin County Hearts association, collected funds from Bonham Leon ard Trenton and Honey Grove. Bonham hosts 602.85 with business and professional women clubs. Leonard 177. Trenton 114.25. Honey Grove 83.10. Pins sold in Bonham by Horizon club girls added 65.5 and plastic heart containers in stores contributed 50.42. Memorial gifts totaled 97. Proceeds support heart research and study, per Mr Elliott.
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Fannin County
Haze' Flitott
Fanian
Bonham
Leonard
B&pw
Laterary Club
Trenton
Honey Grove
Horizon Club
Girlie
Srating
Bonham Mro
Elliott
Mro
Woman Seeks Return Of Purse In UK Police Probe
Police seek a woman who witnessed a missing purse incident to aid identification. The last handbag reportedly contained seven pens, lipstick, and other items. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
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Wats
Wieter
Snes
Fire forces street blaze and payment rush
A fire disrupted activities Friday night as local firemen responded to a blaze near a bar. The incident followed a $190 payment earlier that day, with funds allocated to the interior work and restoration efforts ongoing.
Three Injured In Wreck On North Center Street
A two car crash late Saturday on North Center street sent three people to the hospital with injuries. Among the injured are 12 year old Glenna Atnip and her sister Dana, 14, along with Henry Wright, 56, all from local addresses. Police investigated the collision as one vehicle pulling from a side street into the path of the other. Responding officers reported both vehicles sustained damage and the injured were taken to Allen Memorial hospital.
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Bloss
North Center Street
Gony
Ware
Dan da
Henry Wright
Ferryboat Capsizes in Storm Near Istanbul
A 100 foot ferry Uskudur with about 200 aboard sank in Marmara Sea during a storm near Istanbul. Reports say 39 people died, many were injured, and others remained missing as rescue teams searched in rough seas. Officials note the vessel departed ahead of schedule with 450 tickets sold and high waves contributed to the disaster.
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Istanbul
Studer
Marmara
Saturda
Pat B
Istabul Bald
Uskudur
Neva Satfhace
Taft
Rees
Ubinuny
Bin
Hugh Teoes
Hi-Yield Expands To Lawn and Garden Lines
Hi-Yield Fertilizer Co announces entry into expanded lawn and garden products after purchasing Eidelly Chemical’s business and assets. The Fort Worth Houston Corp area plant foods reach Dallas Fort Worth Houston Corpus Christi and other Texan markets as Hi-Yield pivots from farm supplies to consumer lawn care goods.
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Bunhams
Hi-Yield
Eidelly Chemical Corporation
Houston H. Yield
Dallas, Fort Worth Houstu
Corpus Christ
Daniel Opens Full Week of Speeches
A page 3 obit note mentions an addition to the run of events titled Daniel Opens Full Week of Speeches. The fragment references a market or fair context and a FERIA mention but lacks clear details.
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Daniel
Three Defendants Enter Guilty Pleas
Three defendants pled guilty in Sauath Dostrat Court on Friday. One received a prison sentence while two saw probation. Judge A M Harrison presided. details describe a burglary case and a related charge.
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Sauath Dostrat
Bird
A M_ Harrison J. Mourebs
Quin
Pope 82 This Sunday Pledges Spiritual Path Or Ruin
Fragmentary notes discuss a papal address this Sunday urging devotion and fidelity. Key phrases reference salvation, the throne of St Peter, and spiritual leadership guiding the faithful toward a defined outcome.
Fire $4000 Barbque Fire Brings Smiles to Savoy Firefighters
Savoy volunteer firemen enjoyed a warm crowd at a barbecue fundraiser as a $4000 bonfire drew cheers. Funds from the event paid for station improvements and equipment, with supporters from Bonham and surrounding areas attending and contributing to the effort.
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SAVOY
Savoyes
Cars Damaged in Highway Crashes
A garbled report details damaged vehicles from multiple highway crashes. Readable fragments mention a Friday incident, investigations by authorities, and notes of battery and speed factors, but specifics such as locations, names, and outcomes are unclear.
New Hope Seen For Summit Talks After Soviet Step
Reports suggest renewed hope for a summit as tensions ease after a Soviet move. Western officials welcomed the development and signaled readiness to resume high level discussions.
Bonham Woman Injured in East Texas Accident
A Bonham couple, Mr and Mrs Stewart, were injured in a Highway 164 crash northwest of Quitman in Wood County Friday. Mrs Stewart, in critical condition Saturday, suffered a concussion with no broken bones. Mr Stewart had bruises. Both were taken to Gregg Memorial Hospital in Longview for treatment.
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Gregg Memorial Hospital
Longview
Quitman
Wood County
Mia Stewart
Stewart
Heo
Harry Joe Owens
Cregg Memorial Hospital
Huy Oweng
Stewart Ws
Sheth Hoyt Ivey
Sheriff Ivey
Stewarts
Soviet Ambassador Proposes US Russia Peace Treaty
Soviet Ambassador Mikhail Venshikov proposed that the United States and Russia sign a treaty of friendship and cooperation as a step toward peace on our planet. He spoke on Saturday in Washington, urging formal military and political alignment to reduce tensions and promote global stability.
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Washington
Mikhail Venshikov
United States
Russia
Diplomats seek path to peace conference on Soviet proposal
US officials weigh the Soviet note as diplomats argue over whether it signals a real step toward a top level peace conference or merely a procedural framework. Eisenhower studies the text as the White House and State Department offer no formal comment. The French Foreign Office reports the Kremlin accepts a preparatory conference but limits its scope to deciding who negotiates. Some diplomats fear only procedural talks remain, while others see potential for detailed agenda work. No official response is given before a White House meeting.
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Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Hospital
White House
State Department
Kremlins
Russa
Polio Vaccination Drive Reaches Over a Thousand Children
More than 1,000 children aged one to twenty were immunized with the Sabin polio vaccine in Inns held at First Christian Church. Staff and volunteers assisted as teachers and parents helped. Vaccinees ranged across the age group with RSV and minor reactions noted in some cases.
Scout Roundtable Slated Monday For Leaders
A roundtable for Boy Scout and Scout leaders is scheduled for Monday night at 7 30 in Wataperia. Sandy Reodineva and Vince Shields will lead the points with Claude Rayourn district executive urging all volunteers to attend.
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Wathaperia
Lea Ets
Seuss
Ada Sandy Reodineva
Vince Shields
Claude Rayourn
Sao Exubulive
Lkende
Reep
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