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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1939
Page
4
British residents report a sharp rise in tensions as five British youths were stripped and prodded with sticks by Japanese guards at the Shanghai Concession for the amusement of a Chinese crowd. The incident heightens fears of a broader clash as anti British sentiment grows.
Cleveland police officer John F. Conley, after 35 years on the force, retired and reflected on his career. He spoke of walking the beat, seeing old friends, and watching youngsters play ball under the night lights as he stepped away from service.
The Elkins Grocers edged the Cline Cleaners 9 to 7 as Elking led with 12 hits and Couzens yielded some runs. Compton homered and P Thomas, G Tarpley and others contributed, with notable fielding by Hite Blankenship and Ramey aiding the victory in a tense late game.
Officials state the fair will be held this year regardless of site changes. Plans for 18 acre grounds two miles north await Federal approval for a new fair plant, with an entertainment program expected to attract the largest crowd in history.
Rotarians plan a conference in Waxahachie on July 16 with focus on supporting Aierman for the next convention. The scene features humor from Hugh Hedgers, lampooned by his new pastor Harry Wilbanks, who challenged Rodgers when given a speaking chance.
Two ministers from the Society for the Prevention of Crime and the United States Alliance led a four hour probe at the New York World’s Fair reporting nudity and other shocking acts. They named acts at the N. G. Congress of Beauty and Crystal Lassies, urged license officials to close the show, while praising some portions as acceptable.
Bonham residents witnessed a large Belgian police dog demonstrate feats on the courthouse plaza. The dog identified a man with a gold tooth, an officer from Ector, and a chicken thief among the crowd, while avoiding bootleggers during a tense time. The trainer offered no explanation, inviting curiosity about the animal’s abilities and Bob Ripley’s potential conjecture.
In Berkeley California the University of California tested cooling hens houses for a year to boost egg production. The result showed no production gain, only that hens were more comfortable during hot days in cooled houses.
Funeral services for J. T. Hunt 50, Windom resident, were set for 2 o'clock at Windom Methodist Church. The Rev. R. L. Ely and Rev. C. P. Fansom to conduct. Hunt died after six weeks illness, spent part in Allen Memorial Hospital. Survivors: wife, two daughters Mrs. Mack Mauldin of Fort Worth and Mrs. Alice Mauldin of Midand, plus a son. Interment in Dodd City Cemetery. Cooper Funeral Home of Honey Grove handled arrangements.
Calvary Baptist revival services lifted the church tally to 17 with three new members Monday and two more Tuesday. Evangelist Hulon Coffman delivered a stern sermon on The Certainty of Punishment, drawing large nightly crowds. Coffman, who conducts the services, preaches at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily, with Wednesday to feature The Judgment.
Honey Grove readers mourn as Mrs. G. P. McCullom sadly loses her father Mr. Martin in Tahoka Texas. Rev and Mrs G P McCullom had been by his bedside for several days during his final illness.
In Shelby Ohio Bloom Kneck, once in the mint business, received a letter with a $5 meat bill note thanking him for everything. Rodgers and Will H Evans were referenced amid a visit to the group as members were urged to attend Thursday evening at Lake Punnin with spouses or sweethearts.
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