12 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1939
Page
1
Dean Meade led Bowling s team with a win over Model Cleaners as Saunders Drug edged a comeback victory. Jean Reed scored 160 in the final game to spark a late surge while Jean Sparger led Model Cleaners with 329 and Jean Meade added 338 for Bowing.
Aug 15 Elkins versus McMillans. Aug 16 Southwest Pump against Eking. Aug 21 8 W Pump versus McMillans. Aug 25 McMillans versus Elkins.
Deeds recorded include Randolph Independent School No 10 to heirs of Kerr and various property transfers in Bonham and Honey Grove. Marriage licenses listed for Preston Panne Tres and Miss Wennie Mac emigan Trenton R oe Helton and Thelma Kerr. A note mentions construction of a modern jail and a summary on aging population in Australia.
A driver in the community faced a traffic check after several vehicles, including a car parked in a parking zone, clogged a lot. Officers issued citations as a traffic stop unfolded and a tow crew prepared to move the improperly parked vehicle.
Smith pitched effectively for the South West Pumpers in a 9 2 victory over the Tipton Oilers. The Pumpers backed by wild Oiler pitching and five walks built a comfortable lead while Moore led the offense with two doubles and a single in four at bats.
ABROYS GAME Total 349 8277. Bummar v Hits Oilers 6. Pump 8 Errors Oilers 7. Pump 6. Two knee hits Willouby. Moore 2 Burt Three-base hits Inman lew Bases on balls Off Smith 4 Kiser 7. McKinney 0. Struck out By Smith Kiser 2 McKinney 4 Um- Dires Leonard Lane and Cunningham.
The article discusses Governor Montgomery's stance on appropriations for the Highway Department, noting the intention to avoid eliminating 327 field employees. It explains a 4¢ gas tax rider and special highway funds that support maintenance and construction, and cites actions by the Highway Commission to appropriate over 4 million for next year.
Fifth Avenue pastor Dr K S Bonnell hosts a counseling room in Church House New York interviews hundreds with mental and spiritual woes. He says guilt fuels disorders and relief comes through confession and God's forgiveness, blending religion with psychiatric insight.
Miss Helen Payne and Joe W Cross married in Weatherford after a long delays due to missing minister, health certificate, and officials away at drills. Local citizens arranged the ceremony with Dr Leo Roan providing the health certificate and Deputy Clerk Morris Thomas officiating. The event occurred late at night as rain cleared.
Mrs. T. L. Cashion died Friday in San Antonio and will be buried at Moore's Chapel Sunday afternoon. The service will be at Wise Funeral Chapel at 3 o clock with an arriving body from San Antonio expected at 11 35. Pallbearers include Dudley Dale Tom Cox Emmett Hendrix Will Witcher B L Casaton and Jim Cox. Survivors list a sister Miss Fannie Countess of San Antonio and step grandson B L Cashion of Bonham.
Robert Donat stars in MGM production Goodbye Mr Chips at the American Theater. The film, based on James Hilton's novel, follows Mr Chips through a lifetime of teaching and service, with Greer Carson and Terry Kilburn in supporting roles. Donat compares the role to his work in The Citadel and describes aging on screen as a challenging but rewarding craft.
Pasadena residents report taxicab firms benefited from the Tournament of Roses pageant as hoop skirts restricted riders to one per cab, prompting need for extra skirts and more trips for dignitaries and attendants during festival events.
Auction note lists a piano for sale at 39.50 dollars from Braniwe Jewelry Co with unclear address and date. Items appear in a classified notice fragment.
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