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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
4
The schedule lists nine games featuring teams 9-Pikins, Kraft Jane, S W Pump, Fikins, McMillans, Elkins and 8S W Pump. Key dates include June 12, 13, 14, 16 and 19 with pairings such as 9 Pikins versus Kraft Jane and Kraft versus S W Pump.
Funeral services for G W Horn 79 Hunt county businessman of fifty years were held at 2 p m Thursday in the First Presbyterian church. He died Wednesday at his Greenville home where he lived since 1924. Horn owned the Greenville street bus system and a filling station business. He was buried in Sonora cemetery at Fairlie after a career that included a general merchandise store at Fairlie opened in 1904. He was born May 20 1860 in Rome Georgia and moved to Texas in 1891.
In Birmingham,Revenue Commissioner John C Curry said the Alabama revenue department faces a token shortage as requests outpace supply. Tokens cost 16 dollars for 10 dollars value and no new supply has been ordered. Reports say tokens are used in roofing work as a cheaper alternative to lead washers. Months earlier, 10,909 tokens were found hoarded in a settee fountain at the state capitol.
The article argues new entrants face tough competition and need specific training plus the right mental attitude. It warns against selfish pursuit of raises and rank, urging youths to prioritize the company’s progress over个人 advancement and adopt a service mindset for lasting business success.
Northeast Texas Senior Golf Association to gather at Bonham Golf Club with 1939 event run off at Sherman Word Lawn Club. J P Everheart of Sherman wins Charlies Halsell cup for lowest net score of the day, 126 over 27 holes. Other standings include Clinton Smith Sherman 139 and L B Lacey Denison 133 among sixteen players from Sherman Denison and Bonham.
At Fort Worth Texas on June 9 hog prices slipped after thirteen straight days at stable levels with best killing hogs at 6.10 dollars. Heavy declines hit shipments as prices fell 25 to 50 cents, light weights down up to 60 cents, while heavy sows brought around 4.50 to 5.00. Cattle and calves showed mixed results with steers and yearlings quoted from 4.25 to 9.25, fat calves 5.75 to 8.00, and various classes of cows and bulls trading down amid softer demand. Cotton markets in New Orleans Dallas and Galveston showed slight gains or steady quotes, with spot activity modest across the regions.
The report ranks cities with populations over 250000, noting Milwaukee at a rate of 648, highest among cities over 500k. Data suggest Milwaukee tops safety concerns in this group, reflecting broader urban risk patterns.
John L. Peterson and W T Hull accompany J. J. McParland of the Bonham AAA office as they attend a district meeting of Triple-A officials in Fort Worth.
Sid Smith, president of the School Board, cites need to increase capacity at Booker T. Washington school. Summer work will add an extra room. funds may come from athletic field fund or the Rosewall fund. Minor repairs planned for Corsicana High wheel plant before fall session.
Lowell White formerly of Balley now joins Shuler Bros Barber Shop in Bonham. An old Fannin County native born near Balley and reared there his parents still reside east of Batley. He will move his family to the area.
Denton resident KB Maedgen was named relief manager for the J. C. Penney Co. store in Bonham to allow A. B. Stanford a summer leave. Stanford has been in ill health but is improving and will likely stay in Bonham most of the time. Maedgen brings several years of Penney experience and the Bonham store is noted for strong business and good relations with staff and public.
A local family consisting of Mr. and Mrs. White and their two daughters and son intends to relocate to Benham as soon as Mr. White locates a suitable house. The note reflects a straightforward housing-seeking move by a household seeking residence in the area.
Sherman Millers routed Elkin Grocers with 17 runs on 15 hits as Elkin committed 12 errors. Pitcher Kizer fanned 16, allowing 3 hits before Kinsey relieved him in the eighth. Smith and Stinnett led Millers with extra base hits and the team benefited from several misplays by Elkin.
W N Pury Paris News editor reports a nine hour survey showing 148 distinct traffic violations by motorists in Paris Texas. The count spans 9 am to 6 pm Saturday and excludes post six and pre nine hours. staff notes this reflects broader enforcement need and cautions readers about limits of the figure.
The report lists players Batteries Fikins Couzens Dunni kan and Ramsey with umpires Bort Leonard and Bradford. Box scores follow, detailing individual totals and team results for the contest.
Staff members recorded violations seen during their routes. Parking in five lanes and loading zones were the top infractions, nearly half of all noted. Truck loading zones often blocked by passenger cars created double parking. Some violations involved official cars, parked wrong or in loading zones, prompting questions about law enforcement and responsible driving.
Fifteen farmers in Et, Paso Texas begin tests to assess fenugreek as a new building crop for the Southwest. The legume, known for soil replenishing qualities, has been grown in Europe and North Africa for centuries and yielded up to 18 tons of green fertilizer per acre in California, with added nitrogen benefits.
Water department warns water users to settle the bill on or before the tenth of each month to avoid penalties. A.4. Skreern, Water Superintendent.
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