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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1940
Page
10
A compiled list shows multiple softball games from May through August featuring teams Economy Pumpers Bailey Elkins Fiakins and Pumper in varied order. Several dates include consecutive days with repeated matchups and a few typographical errors.
Registration opens at 4 30 Wednesday as the crisis council plans a Saturday 6 pm session. Mrs Fa Womack chairs the visitors committee with Mrs Malcolm Camp and others named. guardians from Bonham and nearby prepare for the camp event amid scheduling conflicts and hostesses.
Funeral services for infant Brenda Ann Bewoody, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Bewoody of Burnham, were held at Moore's Chapel with Rev Rideout officiating. Mikel Brown Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. New oil discoveries in Texas accounted for about forty percent of all U S oil reserves found in 1939.
Dallas rode late offense to defeat Beaumont 4-3 Friday night as the Reds erased a deficit in the seventh and added a run in the eighth. Pitcher Clay Touestone earned the win while Beaumont’s pitcher allowed six hits.
Gen George C. Marshall said Roosevelt seeks discretionary authority to call the National Guard into active service as a precaution against a possible dangerous development in the hemisphere. The statement was made in Washington on June 1.
In Cleveland a deaf mute couple disputes insults and gestures over a police prosecutor. Evelyn Cohen notes the back and forth as both spouses exchange accusations and hand signals. tension eases after a rash of gestures ends with a kiss and a Nicphy check being handed to the wife.
Paris Rotary club will sponsor a program Friday June 14 featuring Mr Jone, former vice president of the Bonham Rotary, who will give a brief history and highlight club accomplishments. Eight Welchboring clubs are invited to attend the Inter-Club relation program as part of regional activities. A G Muyae, committee chair, is arranging plans.
In Austin, Texas, Atty Ger Mant rules the state can not pay for cigarette stamps citing no valid contract. A two year deal with the Sivek Company to furnish stamps was found to have expired. Lindsay, Cal. N. F. Sellars hospitalized after burns from attempting to burn brush when his shirt ignited. He also dislocated his left arm while removing the burning shirt.
Texas garners seven first team selections led by unanimous choice Jack Stone at second base and peers Hill, Clrat, Moers, Pierl, Hoas, Melvin Deulech, and Fred Everett. Reds and Dodgers battle for NL lead as Yankees eye pitchers Feller Grove and early season struggles hint at contenders. Weather delays impact schedules and local prep squads adjust rosters while stars like Zeke Bonura spark offense for Washington.
Fort Worth Texas reports poor fishing in Eagle Mountain Lake Bridgeport Lake and Lake Worth keeps minnows cheap at one cent. Warden Roscoe Parks notes weak demand and predicts no shortage. Fishermen discuss minnow value and capers with painted mercurochrome bait while sand bass bites rise at Eagle Mountain Lake.
Bonham fishermen may enter the Western Auto Big Bass Contest now in its fourth year. The event runs from opening day of the season until September 30 with 48 state prizes. Five tackle prizes range from 40 to 12 dollars. A state largest bass prize is also awarded, with winners ranging from 15 pounds up to a 1 pound 4 ounce fish noted in the text.
New York June 1 The stock market closed a disastrous month with a slow irregular advance. President Roosevelt's request for more defense funds influenced trading, while some gains came from cheering industrial developments. Volume figures show 326 advances 177 declines and 176 unchanged from 679 issues.
Coprer C J Brent, a junior in agriculture, was awarded a retintered hempahire gift Friday night at graduation exercises for being the best all around agriculture student. The prize was presented by Vocational Agriculture teacher RP Thowo non, noting the winner’s interest, class projects, home practice, FFA chapter work, and cooperation.
The American League pennant race tightens as the Sma tors’ pitching staff slows the chase. If the rotation finds its form, the team could surge before summer ends.
Tyler Texas story says Norman Wood tried to catch a bullfrog by a pool. He slipped and fell into the water. The water moccasin bit him while the amphibian escaped. Hospital attendants reported he would recover.
Marshall jumped to a fast start with six runs in the fourth inning and added one in the seventh and ninth to beat the Palestine Pals 8 4. Three Marshall pitchers combined to limit the Pals as the game unfolded Friday night in Palestine.
The Bohdan Cotton Millers travel to Achille for a Sunday matchup weather permitting. Texarkana report notes the team planned to use their usual pitcher for the game in the Indian Territory context.
In Tyler on June 1 Jacksonville defeated Texarkana 7-6 as Biggs allowed 14 hits. Henderson Calers fell 7-2 to Tyler with Williams and Masters tossing six hits each amid five errors. Longview beat Kilgore 11-2 with Beasley limiting Kilgore to five hits and a seven run first inning spree.
The Millers endure a tough season with tight pitching and a rough road for away games though they won their only home game against Whitesboro.
The Pumpers mobile to a decisive 15-0 victory over Economy in a softball showdown. The win strengthens the Pumpers grip on first place while Economy struggles to mount a comeback.
A historical note states Mr. Baugh's big has the scales at 51 9 and claims a position at the head class. The fragment mentions weight and peak status in a competition context.
League play resumes after a second loss for Py and ten, weather forces a pause as Elkins clashes Fumpers.
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