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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1939
Page
8
Bonham Lodge No Knights Of Pything held a regular meeting at 8 pm on Monday June 5. The rank of Page was conferred on three candidates and a housing meeting followed. Night June 12 is set for the next regular convention with candidates to be promoted. Visitors welcome.
In 50 Years Ago Today Bonham observed the dedication of its handsome Dew courthouse with a full day of events. An impressive parade led to dedicatory ceremonies and speeches by masons officials and other notables.
A crowd of over 600 gathered in front of the Toledo plant as workers stayed inside after 5 pm. Windows were shattered and several injured during clashes with police who fired into the air. W A Thompson was struck, disarmed by Officer Frank Byower, and treated for a head wound. Plant officials pledged to close the firm without adequate protection.
Bonham based Rayburn brothers announced by County Agent W J Young the purchase of a superior bred Jersey sire from Morrocroft Park Charlotte NC. The young sire Pacifier’s son Lord of the Isle earned gold and silver medals and ties to Eastella’s Volunteer, Brampton Basilva, and other noted stock. This acquisition, described as a standout for Jersey breeders in the region, highlights the sire’s high value to the community.
Mr and Mrs Milton Hedrick of Wichita Pally have moved to Bon ham and after located at Hotel Pan nin Mr Hedrick to Westinghouse appliance salesman with the White Auto Count of Wichita Palis Their two year old daughter visiting Mrs Hedrick's mother at Ardmore Okla will join her parents here soon We are glad to welcome Mr and Mrs Hedrick to our city and hope their stay here will be pleasant.
Rainfall reached 5.18 inches over five days in June with most falling Monday. Dale Worf ord of Community Natural Gas Co reports daily totals for June 2 through June 5, noting April May figures unclear and typographical errors in the record.
Lake argues submarines should include collapsible diving hoods and an escape compartment to allow crew to leave from any compartment in minutes. He cites the Squalus and Thetis disasters and recounts his own designs for Russia and Austria over 30 years ago as proof the system works. He urges immediate adoption by the navy to save lives.
Lynwood Pirtle, son of Paria and a former Bonham pupil, tops Ladonia High with a 95 average and valedictorian honor. He edits the Rattler Ramblings and participates in senior play, Spanish club, and interscholastic activities before entering Texas Technological College. Betty Jo Spies of Bonham is Ladonia’s valedictorian as well.
The article discusses submarine escape devices and their operation, citing inventor Lake and his claims of tested designs and ease of transfer between vessels. It notes objections by financial interests in Washington and mentions a report by The Whitewright Sun about local visits to Bonham State Park Lake.
Funeral services for four year old David Crockett Whitt, pioneer of Fan nin, scheduled for Monday at 2 pm were moved to Tuesday at the same hour. Services will be held at the Bonham residence route 1 with interment at Arledee Ridge cemetery. Rev Roy Waldrum, nephew of the deceased, will lead. Pallbearers named E A Nichols J W Brown Dik Bennett P M Hartwell J P Counce.
Reports show 100,600 new registrations expected in the next 10 days as counties with older populations lag in applying under the liberalized law. The Texas plan of operation will be set within weeks and sent to the federal social security board to assess continued federal matching. The plan covers the new law, property qualifications, and prohibiting reliance on relatives for support.
County trucks from Fannin County transported books tuggie and other paraphernalia for the project house residents at A and M College Station. The transport was sponsored by the Bonham Chamber of Commerce. County Commissioner B C Chandler is commended for the effort. The project house reflects credit on the community.
Farmers bring fryers to Campbell Grocery on West 4th Street as the store advertises paying higher prices. The notice underscores local sourcing and cash for farm equipment amid market demand.
SHERMAN Texas June 6 Dr E Y Pop Freeland athletic director and head football coach at Austin College since 1936 today offered his resignation effective immediately He said he would join the state recreation department Within the next ten days college president Dr E B Tucker said no successor had been named Freeland came to Sherman from Palestine where he had been high school coach for three years He formerly coached at Daniel Baker and Texas Technological College and was co coach at Southern Methodist University with Ray Morrison A new modern telephone system has been installed at Winnsboro.
Bonham residents Mrs KR LL Pierce and Mrs Richard Barron are listed as medical patients at Allen Memorial hospital. Odell Kizer of Windom is improving after severe burns from a tractor fire. Mrs Frank Robinson of South Bonham and Mrs M W Fox of Windom are patients. A nurse student from Ector underwent an operation. Mrs Hattie Johnson remains ill in hospital. Joe Denton is recovering after an operation last week.
The bulletin notes tax provisions for 1927 through 1935 and observes financial standards stability since 1937. Livestock prices have hit lows not seen since 1934 with hogs around 7 dollars per 100 pounds in Chicago, dairy prices at 1933 lows, cattle prices higher than 1938, and wheat prices showing little change domestic to foreign shifts. Government export subsidies and loan programs largely influence domestic prices, while expanded public construction boosts cement output to levels near 1937 spring highs.
A string of small society notes from North Texas newspapers lists names at a Rural Letter Carriers meeting near Lake Bonham, a Sunday picnic at Peder Lake, and several Honey Grove residents graduating from Paris Junior College. Additional items note Whitewright area educators, shoppers, and business changes including Morgan Food Store ownership and local store staff movements.
London reports a new radio beacon that sounds alerts to ships about dangerous rocks ahead. The device was devised by Charles and Alan Stevenson of an Edinburgh lighthouse-building firm and received the Gray Prize from the Royal Society of Arts in London.
An electric cooker by Lem Tittsworths that can simultaneously bake boil and fry meals. The device promises multitasking kitchen efficiency with compact design and simple operation for home cooks.
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