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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1939
Page
9
McMillans face 5 W on June 19, Pikins meet Cline on June 20, W Pump plays Clines on June 21. June 24 pits Fikins against McMillans, June 26 features Pikins versus W Pump.
Miss Billie is described as a travel book lover who favors Pearl Buck and Haliburton, with dreams of seeing the world. Her temperament is lively but forgiving, she dislikes domestic chores, enjoys reading in bed, and admires truthful, dependable people. She aspires to retire to a farm, raise cattle, swim, fish, and keep horses, while valuing education and public contact.
Alton R. Anderson of Bonham route 2 has been accepted for U S Army service and assigned to Fort Houston Texas according to the U S recruiting office in Paris Texas. Sergt HL Gremillion says openings exist for men 18 to 36 in cavalry at Fort Clark and Port Bliss and in field artillery at Port Sam Houston Texas. Interested young men should contact the Paris office.
Washington June 19 Representative Rayburn Texas and today Don O Davis has been acting postmaster at McKinney Tex Davis succeeds Wal der B Wilson who resigned because of ill health
The Southwest Pumpers edged Bailey 5 to 4 on a dramatic two run homer by Lewis in the eighth and a decisive solo shot in the ninth. Bailey built a two run lead with two in the third, but the Pumpers rallied with a Lumpkins homer in the eighth to tie the game before post ninth heroics.
Hollis Lacy, four days old, died Friday afternoon as funeral services were held at Oakridge church. Born July 26, 1927, south of Honey Grove, he is survived by parents Elbert and Mrs. Lacy, two brothers Kenneth and Roy, and two grandmothers. Rev. Boswell conducted the Oakwood Cemetery burial.
Large stores of flour and rice in the Hai River concessions face potential depletion as Japanese military commanders pack the concession area with Chinese workers. Sentries guard barricaded entrances to the Erith concession, allowing many Chinese to enter but few to exit.
Mrs M H Wood beloved Honey Grove resident known as Mother Wood died around 10 oclock Friday. Born February 15 1854 in Fayetteville Arkansas she moved to Honey Grove 68 years ago. A Methodist member she leaves son Billie Wood daughter in law Pebye Wood and sister Mrs Bywaters. Funeral Sunday at 4 pm from the residence with interment at Oakwood Cemetery
Governor O'Daniel warned he may veto many items in current money bills as revenues to fund appropriations are not provided by the Legislature. He cited a general fund deficit of about 20 million dollars, potentially rising to 30 million, and stated he will not call a special session of the Legislature.
The Rayburn plan included a Treasury lien and a two year extension of nuisance levies plus 3 cent first class postage expected to raise $600 million in a separate statement. The minority demanded repeal of the undistributed tax, effective June 1 instead of December 31, 1930, as provided in the bill.
The Bonneys draw crowds with earnest sermons as they tour Texas and Arizona. They will leave Tuesday for Prescott Arkansas, begin a two week revival in the evening, then return to Carrollton for a Texas meeting before departing the state until next spring.
J W Rike, reared at Temmersville and with a career across newspapers and ad offices, assumed duties Monday morning at the Daily Favorite succeeding Jack Scott who resigned for a Sherman Denison radio post. Scott moved to Sherman Monday. Rike, formerly with Corpus Christi Caller Times, brings proven ad sales, copy writing, and layout skills. He is single and brother in law of Larry Hendricks of the Safeway store. Mrs Hendricks is Rike's sister-in-law.
Five persons united with the church by profession of faith at the close of the service. Revival continues all this week with public invited. Morning services at 10 o clock and 8 p m on weekdays.
John Tex Deets of Bonham now a Cincinnati Reds pitcher sent his father J. T. Deets a $40 Father’s Day check. The 22 year old, once in Muskogee and Fort D.A. Russell, was praised as a rising big league star and likened to Dizzy Dean for future potential.
Governor W Lee O Daniel urged the Texas House to pass a constitutional amendment creating a 2 percent retail fees tax to fund social security and pensions. He warned that without the measure, old age, teachers, dependent children, and the blind programs face funding crises and potential vetoes of regular appropriations. Opponents accuse backers of corporate-interest influence as final votes approach. A radio briefing and upcoming House sessions are scheduled to press for approval.
Bonham shoppers find new bedroom suites in Lemtittsworths store with prices 39 95 49 95 59 95 69 95 and 29 95 plus pounds. The ad highlights affordable bedroom furniture for immediate purchase.
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