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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1939
Page
1
Real estate list offers sixteen properties with varying room counts from 1.8 to 6 rooms. Prices range from 650 to 3400 dollars, featuring features like concrete streets, gas and sewer lines, trees, garages, baths, porches, and allowable trade ins. Some lots include 75 by 150 feet or 140 by 145 feet with city water.
Observers note McNutt as a middle of the road conservative amid rumors of alliances within the Democratic Party. Roosevelt’s liberalism and a potential bid to unite the party under a candidate who can carry the banner of “urbanism” influence the field. Texas editor changes and Seabiscuit luck legends accompany broader political chatter.
The AAA peanut surplus diversion program adds 568 million dollars to Texas growers in 1998. Ten thousand tons diverted to peanut oil markets and purchases by 600 Texas members raised local prices by about 20 cents per bushel while lifting prices on roughly four million other bushels in Texas and Oklahoma. The Southwestern Peanut Growers Association coordinated purchases financed by the Commodity Credit Corporation, with warehouses in Gorman and mills in several Texas towns.
A Windom woman reports a net profit of 319.00 from selling turkeys in 1938 after detailing costs. She raised 12 turkeys and 26 turkey hens, fed them with maize and clabber milk, and marked the birds for fattening before sale. Neighboring efforts and farm practices are noted alongside the earnings.
The item lists Bailey area population near 400 and notes residents and guests in Bonham including Bettie Wendley a patient at Allen Memorial Hospital. It mentions Leslie visiting from A and M College, Mr and Mrs FC Leslie, Mrs Rachel Turner of Dallas hosting guests, Jo Roger and Dor Gresh attending Draughon’s Business College, Favater of Dallas visiting a parent family, Jesse Grandoan a schoolteacher in Blossom marrying Nadine Bowle of Gilmer, and Avis and Rebe Fleming's baptismal or christening events. Chive Brown of Arlington College spent the weekend with her family. Nita Brown and Carl Lam Barr are noted with measles.
An assortment of classified style notes markets for sale including small lots on Seth Mair and South Center Street with signs of the Stevensos. offers to buy or sell a house barn deep well grocery stock used furniture a filling station or garage. Promises of office contacts Sherman Bonham Denison with phone lines and rent proposals. A cautionary tale about insurance leads to a clients home burning and payout.
Federal Bureau of Investigation agents reported that a 20 year old college student pleaded guilty to sending a note to a wealthy Ada man demanding money under threat of harming the man’s family. Marion Hibbard of East Central Teacher College identified the author in letters to W Simpson and said he was taken into custody and held for federal court.
The United States Air Force conducted a 4400 mile flight by the largest bombing plane to Chile, delivering a half ton of medical supplies for earthquake victims. The mission from Angley Field, Virginia, used the bomber to aid Chilean relief efforts.
A CARD OF THANKS. We thank our friend for the kindness and sympathy shown to us during the death of our husband and father. May God bestow his richest upon each and every one. MRS FRANK WATSON AND CHILDREN
In a tense wager the crowd hypes Jinks after a late putt missed. The collector text threatens a $50 per game price and a $25 side bet, warning Joe of the potential loss.
Bonhi Pierrots rehearse for a show at the American Theatre on Wednesday February 8. Betsy Saunders studies Mae West role while Mayor Hrdlicka gives a welcome. Cast includes James Bragg Greta Garbo star temperaments and others with Lem Tittsworth Jr as master of ceremonies.
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