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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1948
Page
4
A four run rally in the top of the sixth gave Money Grove a 24 to 3 victory over the Bon ham Jaycees Friday night in the county league. The Jaycees rallied in the bottom of the seventh but fell one run short.
Standing results show Grove 4 and Jayveers 3. Monday Cotton Mill faces Honey Grove while Yeres meets Southwet Pumy, outlining upcoming matchups and current form.
An apologia of goods lists General E Appliances offering bedroom suites living room suites electric fans sweepers and refrigerators with emphasis on value and availability. The notice uses fragmented phrasing from an old newspaper classified ad style.
A Windom area resident, living six miles north of Windom, preserves a 130 year old bread board. The artifact, hewn from a sugar tree and used in Missouri during the Civil War, measures 16 to 24 inches and has passed through four generations of Mr. Brown’s family.
Glen Trout pitched his first game for the Ravenna Red River Valley Softball League club at Leifs. He tossed a no hitter and no runs Friday night against Allens Point, facing 22 batters in seven innings, with nine strikeouts and three walks and two baserunners picked off.
Mrs Francite Hartson and Mrs Daphne Speer of Honey Grove join 29 other teachers from northeast Texas schools in the resource-area education workshop at Texas State Teachers College in Commerce this summer.
The Cooper family expresses gratitude to friends for comfort after the passing of mother and grandmother Mrs. Jinnie Moore. They thank the doctor and minister who assisted during this time. Abba Cooper and Savage family extend appreciation.
A list of local Democratic primary announcements for July 26 including candidacies for Congressman District 6 sheriff county clerk county judge and various precinct seats. Names include Rayburn Brown Emerson McMurry Lackey Epperson Chandler Trivett Whaley Oliver Bunch Burchfield and others with re election bids and terms indicated.
Dee Kelly a Bonham native and government and history major was chosen president of the TCU junior class for the summer session. He previously served on the student council and was active in religious organizations and hall duties.
Funeral services for Mrs. Fiddie Watts 79 who died at her Durant Oklahoma home were set for 2 PM Monday at Gus Poole Funeral Chapel in Durant. Burial will follow at Willow Wild Cemetery. Survivors include three daughters Ruby Price Ravenna Carrie Price and Mrs Ning Connelly all of Durant.
Thousands visited Joe Steed Motors on West Fourth Street Friday and Saturday to view the 1949 Ford lineup including a club coupe two door sedan and four door sedan. Joe Steed reported high reception and interest from Fannin County residents. Farm families lose about 3 509 lives and 109 million dollars in property yearly to fires.
The Fannin County Demo Executive Committee will meet at 10:00 AM in the District Courtroom Bonham Texas on June 2 1948 to determine by lot the order of candidates on the Official Ballot and to assess expenses of the election. A quorum is required and all members are urged to attend. Deets Dorough, Chairman.
A fire completely destroyed the Weathershy farm home occupied by Mr and Mrs A C G Weathershy in the English community. Origin of the blaze is undetermined. No injuries reported.
Mrs. Hattie Dale known as Grand ma Dale by friends returns home after a short visit to her old residence and community. Local residents greet her warmly as she resumes daily life and shares memories.
MrsAndy Knkodo thanks Halil Sunday school friends for flowers and other friends and relatives for cards during illness. She asks divine blessing for all and signs the note.
A fragmented note describes a visit with Mr and Mrs Aibert May at Flag Springs. It mentions a Windom trip, a pint of berries, and a reference to Grandma. The text is garbled about a house, family, and an ill condition in Fannin County with unclear dates.
Mr and Mrs Bobb welcome a son to their family. Jan Maho senneti are listed among relatives. Wayne Mic a1 is noted at Mefarland. Mrs Mahon is the former Mary Elizabeth Apple, daughter of Mr XXX.
A reader testimonial promotes a homemade fat burning plan using raw honey, yeast extract, and syrup to dilute in a pint bottle, claiming rapid weight loss and body firming across multiple areas. The note includes several spelled errors and location hints in Corpus Christi and Texas.
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