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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1939
Page
3
A Bonham meeting drew strong turnout with four candidates for Exquire amid hopes of lively attendance and a stirring reception. The Dallas News recalls Bonham dedicating its courthouse with a full day of celebration and a night of disorder at the plant with injuries and crowd clashes.
Rain totals for the first five days of June reached 5.18 inches with 4.37 inches falling on Monday. Dale Wol ford of the Community Natural Gas Co reports rain measured June 2 through June 5.
The article reports on inventor Lake describing escape compartments and a collapsible diving hood for submarines. He cites prior works from 1804 and claims safer transfer between vessels via a flexible connection and a two-submarine link. He argues these features could have saved Squalus and other crews and accuses financial interests of blocking Navy adoption.
County Agent W J Young announces the purchase of a high quality Jersey sire from Morrocroft Farm Charlotte NC by the Rayburn brothers of Bonham. The young male has an esteemed pedigree highlighted by Pacifier progeny prizes and noted silver and gold medal lineage.
Lynwood Pirtle son of Mr and Mrs Faris Pirtle of Bartley Woo ds graduates as valedictorian of the Ladonia high school class with a high average of 95. He is a former pupil of Batley Inglish school of Bonham and once edited the Rattler Rambings high school paper. His father formerly county superintendent of schools and now heads the Bartley- Woods consolidated district.
Funeral services for 84 year old David Crockett Whitt pioneer of Fan nin were postponed from Monday to Tuesday at 2 PM due to bad weather. Services will be held at his residence route 1 Bonham with interment at Arledge Ridge cemetery. Rev Roy Waldrum nephew of the deceased will preside. Pallbearers are RE A Nichols J W Brown Dick Sennett P M Wartwell and J F P Counce.
Old Avee men were to receive new applicants in less populous counties. Reports noted no commotion at registration. Many seniors over 65 delayed applications due to lack of funds. Over 100600 new registrations expected in 10 days as the Texas plan of operation under the new law is developed.
In a detailed interpretation the Trexee old age assistance commission explains new provisions on setting up property qualifications and prohibiting consideration of ability. It clarifies how relatives may support implications and the commission’s stance on qualifying criteria.
County trucks carried luggage and paraphernalia from Fannin County boys residing in the project house at A and M College Station. The Bonham Chamber of Commerce sponsored the trip, with County Commissioner B C Chandler praised for the effort.
Farmers are urged to bring fryer chickens to Campbell Grocery on West 8th where higher payments are offered.
A vividly colored chintz ensemble worn by Mary Howard features a thin bag and hat as part of a coordinated display. The outfit pairs bold patterns with elegant accessories, highlighting a stylish decorative duet in the newspaper’s fashion note.
BHERMAN Tex June 6 Dr E Pop Freeland athletic director announces resignation as coach at Austin College. Freeland departs after guiding college athletics and preparing to pursue other coaching or athletic administration opportunities.
Mrs RH Pierce of Bonham route one and Mrs Richard Barron of Savoy are medical patients at Allen Memorial hospital. Odel Kizer of Windom, burned in a tractor fire, is doing fairly well. Mrs Frank Robinson of South Bonham and Mrs M W Fox of Windom are patients. Miss Mary Issis Pletee of Ector, a student nurse, underwent an operation this morning. Mrs Hattie Johnson remains quite ill in hospital. Joe Denton is recuperating after an operation last week.
The Federal Reserve bulletin notes income tax standards stable since 1937. It reports livestock prices at their 1934 low point, with Chicago hogs around 7 dollars per 100 pounds, about one dollar below last year and four dollars under the prior year’s level.
J B Morgan has sold an interest in the Morgan Food Store to his brother J F Morgan of Savoy who has assisted in operation and will be in the store full time. The Morgans plan to move to Whitewright once arrangements are made. J F Morgan has managed a gin at 8 Way for 16 years and served Kay Kim Bell for four years. J E Morgan bought the tangrum grocery last October and built up a steady patronage. William Howard Harrison who had been employed in the store is no longer connected.
Charles and Alan Stevenson of Edinburgh invent a radio beacon to warn ships of dangerous rocks. The device earns the Gray prize from the Royal Society of Arts in London.
An electric cooker advertised by Lem Tittsworth's promises to bekie bake boil and fry simultaneously. The device targets efficient kitchen tasks and compact dining setups.
Advert announces sweet peas at 25e per mer 100 for gladioli and a price 15 per dot. Contact James Gribble via phone number 206 for orders and details.
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