Bonham Gin Wins First Fannin Bale of 1952 Season
Ernest Burnett, a farmer eight miles northwest of Bonham, produced the season’s first bale weighing 516 pounds from 1,520 pounds of seed cotton. The Bonham Co-Op Gin processed it at no cost and Burnett earned a $25 prize from the Bonham Chamber of Commerce. This marked the first time a Bonham gin beat Honey Grove for the Fannin County first bale.
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Bonham
Ernest Burnett
Burnett
Bonham Co-Op
Bonham Chamber of Commerce
Wainwright Predicts Record Vote in 1952 Election
Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright forecast a record turnout for the presidential vote. He said about 60,000,000 voters may participate to exceed the 1948 total of 48,680,000, with 51 percent of eligible voters voting. He leads the Americans Will Vote group driving the effort.
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Chicago
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Wainwright
Haley at Dallas Chamber Meeting Raises Debt Issue
D A Haley president of the United States Chamber of Commerce delivered the keynote at the fortieth annual meeting. He noted the push to further raise the $260 billion federal debt and quipped about grandchildren not appreciating the generosity with their money.
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D. A. Haley
Dallas
United States Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Haley
Thousands Support Kefauver After Nomination Slump
Thousands of letters to Senator Estes Kefauver’s office reveal strong public reaction to the Democratic national convention’s failure to nominate him for President. Voters express anger, frustration, and mixed intent about supporting or opposing the party in this year’s election.
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Washington
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Kefauver
Cotton Season Opens With 2 Grayson Bales
Grayson County starts 1952 cotton season with two bales ginned within minutes. W R Anderson, near Collinsville, produced a 525 pound bale from 2050 pounds of seed cotton on 13 acres at C S Davis gin. Ben Crisp of Gunter sent the first bale, 589 pounds from 2140 pounds of seed cotton, at Farmers Co operative Gin in Gunter, fetching 40 cents a pound.
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Farmers Co-operative
Gunter
Weather-wise rain dampens lightning as it begins
Rain increases conductivity between clouds and earth causing lightning activity to lessen. The brief note highlights how precipitation can interrupt electrical discharge during storms.
Southern Sclons Weigh Stevenson Advice on Senate Rules
Southern senators quote Adlai Ewing Stevenson, former VP under Cleveland, praising unlimited debate as vital to preserve amendment and debate rights. They urge his grandson, the Democratic nominee, to abandon efforts for new Senate rules and follow his elder's cautious approach to delays and deliberation.
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Washington
Adlai Ewing Stevenson
United States
Grover Cleveland
Elder Stevenson
Stevenson
Senate
Legislative Hall
U S Pays Fourth of Medical Bills
Washington reports Americans paid 12 percent of medical care costs in 1951 with government covering about a quarter of the bill. The President's Commission on Health Needs of the Nation notes government payments include care for military members and federal contributions to state and local health programs, with local and state payments also included.
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Washington
President's Commission
Korean veteran not appreciated says DAV leader
Edwin W. Mays, national commander of the Disabled American Veterans, tells the 31st DAV National Convention that Korean War servicemen are the most under appreciated in history. He cites families of Korea veterans as the only ones who realize a war there continues and laments lack of public reception for wounded returning from overseas.
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Boston
Edwin W. Mays
Korea
Little Rock
Ark
Sicily
DAV
Mays
Local Ads and Offers Roundup
A compact newspaper item lists discounts at Hi-Way Grocery for ice cream and a watch repair service at Orenduff Jewelry in Whitewright. It also includes real estate for sale in Sherman and Reeves place, a vending route opportunity, and a theater schedule for the Trenton Theatre featuring Judy Holliday in The Marrying Kind with News and a Three Stooges short.
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Trenton Theatre
Judy Holliday
Orenduff
Whitewright
Card of Thanks for W D Brooks Family Loss
The Brooks family extends gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of sympathy after the death of wife and mother. They thank everyone for floral tributes and support.
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W. D. Brooks
Gratitude for Support After Hospital Stay
Mrs. W. J. Doss expresses thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for flowers cards gifts food and phone calls during hospitalization and after returning home.
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Bobby Rabjohn
W. J. Doss
Griffith Family thanks for condolences in Dan Griffith’s death
The Griffith family expresses sincere thanks for flowers food and sympathy after the death of Dan Griffith and says they will cherish the memory of the kindness received.
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Dan Griffith
Griffith
Thanking Friends for Comfort After Sorrow
The Robinson Family thanks friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy, flowers, and food during their hour of sorrow. They appreciate the support and wish others such friendship in times of need, with a blessing.
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Robinson
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Grayson
Tweedy
T. W. Ayres & Son Peters
McCall
DELCO
Hasty Chevrolet Company
Adilai
U. S
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Craig’s Cafe
W. C. Reeves
Joe L. Reeves
Canada Day Club
Spur Cola
Hi-Way Grocery
Caro Maxey
Willard Young
Stephens & Bryant
Babcock Auto Store
Dixon
C. J. Meadow Truck & Tractor Co
Farley & Hill
Dawson Butane Gas Company
Farmall
C. J. Meador Hardware
Tom Barbee
Alotf
Brunswick
B. N. Barton
P. O
Sherman
Texas
East
Houston St
the Sun
Feed Headquarters
Pascal Farley
ITSY
Meat Department
Calif
Libby
Redbad
General Mills
Ballard’s Biscuits
del Monte
the Food Mart
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