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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
1
In the present war every able man has gone from the village leaving only a small remainder. The total population is 1,199 with most men enlisted. Only a few youths and those aged 25 or older remain as conscientious objectors are noted.
Texas A and M preserves a replica of the 1940 Sugar Bowl trophy after a 14 13 win over Tulane. The engraven replica becomes permanent property of the university and replaces the original to honor the historic victory.
Rhuddlan England, a historic viage and county hub, contributed significantly to wartime effort. During World War I a quarter of its 1000 residents joined the army while others filled munition roles. Of 221 enlistees and 200 who returned, the town's wartime spirit stood out as a beacon of patriotism.
Gainesville stays unbeaten in the North Texas Basketball Association with a 24 to 23 victory over Denison Yellow Jackets at Gainesville. Hale led Denison but fouled out in the third. Bonham rose to third with a win over Sherman as McKinney and Gainesville grip the top spots.
The county attorney explains that voter eligibility hinges on state and city poll tax requirements. After residents asked if poll taxes affect participation in the primary and general elections this year, the attorney stressed the legal necessity of these taxes.
Democratic readers in both houses back a drive to trim President Roosevelt's 1941 budget. Notable figures include Pat Harrison of Mississippi and Citon A Woodrum of Virginia steering the House Appropriations Committee in pushing drastic cuts.
An afternoon high west wind sent temperatures up, followed by a light shower with a Sivat blast. The wind cleared the sky, leaving negligible rainfall and a brief weather lull.
Fragmentary text shows Cameron and Miller in a 7 bet situation near a hospital in Sherman. Mentions Mr and Mrs Cameron and Mrs Wailer at the bedside Monday afternoon. Cannot determine full event or context from available words.
Bonham Warriorettes defeated Blue Ridge 35-31 to clinch the second annual Trenton tournament. Ruby Chambers led Bonham with multiple 20 point games, while Ethel Martin and Mary Anderson earned all tournament honors. Randolph and Collinsville also reached the finals rounds as Fannin County teams posted strong showings.
Hoover said raids seized ammunition for Springiel bombing and blackjucks. William Gerald Bishop, 39, led the Sports Club and John F. Cassid, 30, led the Christian Front. Bishop, born in Vienna, was deported three times from England and Brooklyn. The main aim of the group was the complete eradication of Jews in the United States.
The defense argued Moat was ready for trial in the courtroom as the session opened. The panel mainly consisted of special venire members and witnesses with only eight jurors excused from jury service.
Bonham's Purple Warriorettes win the Trenton invitation championship beating Blue Ridge in the finals. Celeste looms February 19 rematch after a season setback. Gainesville Leopards hold top spot in North Texas League with a 24 23 over Denison Yellowjackets as Higgins and Sherman star for points.
Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants took a voluntary pay slash for 1940. Eric Lombardi and others offered contracts with reductions call it unfair and may picket Hubbell during the season. Ken Leslie's Bailey Bulldogs lead county boy's basketball with clean wins in Class B round robin including two over Gober.
In Denton Texas twenty eight high schools and 197 students have entered the interscholastic league debate tournament to be held January 19 20 at the north Texas State Teachers College. Dr Joe M Ray director of the committee announced expected turnout could double. Speakers include Dr Holman Taylor Dr Clarence Ayers and Dr Horace Talley.
Sugar Bowl awards for the 1939 season will be presented at Kyle Field on January 27. President Herbert Benson of the New Orleans Mid-Winter Sports Association will confer the gold footballs to the Texas Aggies along with the Sugar Bowl committee presenting the silver Sugar Bowl to Dean Kyle. The entire student body will witness the ceremony on the Kyle Field horseshoe.
Amarillo residents trade golf for skiing after eight inches of snow covers the country club hills. Skiers carve No 7 and No 8 fairways while others use Tascosa Road by Bishop Lake. The city forms the Amarillo Ski Club with trips to Tres Ritos and Taos, drawing notable members including Mr and Mrs Tully Garner and their daughter Genevieve.
The court scheduled to resume Monday morning as the case was called for trial. This marked the third postponement after Judge Blackburn sustained defense motions to quash the venire.
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