29 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1939
Page
1
Lord Horden or Lord Horde predicts Britain will have about 350 crematoriums in 23 years as cremated space expands. He cites current rate and notes one crematorium yearly would consume ground equivalent to a football arena. Southsea cremation society members hear the address.
Rice Institute aims for a top Southwest Conference finish led by veteran quarterback Cuaca Jimmy Katts and star twins Ermine Lain and Oliie Cari. The 1939 squad faces coaching and roster challenges, but hopes rest on a potent backfield and strong defense as they open the season against Vanderbilt in Houston.
A sequence of real estate transfers from Hardin Hart, JNM Hume, Williams, Roberson, and other surveys to buyers including Bryant Atnip, First National Bank Batley, and The Travelers Insurance Company. Transactions involve parcels ranging from 2 to 75 acres with prices from 55 to 80000 dollars and include partitions and leases in Bonham, Ladonia, and surrounding areas.
Ambus B Ferguson applies to probate the last will of Hattie Ferguson deceased with data August 11 1937. Other names include Jack Richardson Windom Texas Mary Helen Dodd Dodd City Maxie Crouch Trenton Ruth Jernigan Ravenna Willam Murray Ravenna Pauline Ray and Hattie Anderson Bonham plus Russ Gertrude Williams Augusta GA. R.E Hemer also applies for probate.
Probate matter titled to expedite settlement of the estate of Wennie Lynn, deceased. The document, dated August 23, 1939, outlines expedited procedures and the scope of probate administration for the decedent's heirs and assets.
After two years of work in University of Texas laboratories a student engineer has developed and tested a 15 inch square box designed to clear hay fever pollens from a room. The device promises very low manufacturing cost.
A local business promotes insurance against loss by fire tornado hail and auto damage with plans on commission and no charge if no sale. They also list sales of farms ranches pasture lands and houses and urge visits to their department for all kinds of insurance.
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