Fannin County officials face primary losses and runoffs
In Bonham, Sheriff Carl Ridings loses to Hoyt Ivey 4311 to 2996, with two incumbents winning renomination. E. E. Lee tops Morris Ballew for county clerk, and Mabel Taylor defeats Eta Shaw Henegar for county treasurer. Runoffs set for John Kent and Melvin Epperson, plus other renominations and unopposed offices. Texas land quotes close the page with frontier sentiment.
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Lloyd Tarver
Robert Dale
J. W. Moulton
T. C. Williams
Robert Bellows
Tom Lochridge
Lochridge
Bellows
Dan Campbell
John Kent
Melvin Epperson
Kent
Burl Briggs
Epperson
Jim Wise
Matt Bentle
Constable
Joel Kelly
John Oliver
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Warning to Wives Urges Action on Husband Health
Physicians warn of the compulsive work cycle harming men and urge wives to intervene. Steps include thorough annual exams, relaxing home life with fewer late events, and a low calorie, high protein diet to combat obesity linked to heart disease. The piece cites Dallas Times Herald and notes 30 million Americans use cars for work daily.
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Dallas Times- Herald
Choices At The Door Of A Friendly Shop
Inside the doorway a tray of bright blue buttons invites browsing without pressure. Shoppers can explore freely, then remove the button at checkout and a staffer will assist with a book or item. The piece notes people value personal choice in books clothing cars and drinks and respect for neighbors beverage preferences.
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Spec
Africa
Red light crash leads to civil case and fine in Texas
In Detroit a traffic referee ruled on damages after Jack Lichtig claimed James Andrews ran a red light causing $550 damage to Lichtig's $340 car. Andrews was fined $20 for reckless driving and the case may proceed in civil court for damages.
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Rollin D. Shull
Jack Lichtig
James Andrews
Lichtig
Shull
Passing Mention of Biden: Old Stranger Node Return
Two townsmen quip after a political meeting. one notes the senator gave a pretty good speech, the other adds a half inch rain would have done more good. Notice calls for bond election in Whitewright Texas set for August 10 1954 by the City Commission.
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Aufuneas
Whitewright to vote on $25,000 street bond issue in 1954
The Whitewright City Commission adopted a resolution calling an August 10 1954 election to issue 25 000 in general obligation bonds for street improvements. Ballots will offer issuance and tax payment options with a 30 year maximum, overseen by mayor Summers and commissioners Ayres and Meador.
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Whitewright
Grayson
Texas
City Commission
RK. R. Summers
Chas. E. Ayres
Jack Meador
Ayres
Tion
Meador
Summers
City
R. C. Vestal
R. H. May
O. L. Jones
Sallye , Sagan
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