Dowden’s Cotton Planting Report From the Field
This morning in his field east of town Dowden reported the cotton big boll crop planted on April 10.
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1944
Page
4
This morning in his field east of town Dowden reported the cotton big boll crop planted on April 10.
Ellery Queen investigates three crayon dated envelopes addressed to Jim Haight's sister Miss Patricia Wright uncovers a hidden plot tied to Nora Haight's sudden fright and a haunted honeymoon home as he searches Nora's room and a hatbox for clues. The clues point to a concealed danger involving Nora and Jim.
New York Giants suffer pitching woes as Johnny Allen falters in his first start of the year against Brooklyn and Mel Ott suspends lefty Ewarld Pyle for training-rule violations. Ott contemplates shoring the rotation ahead of a long western road trip while five pitchers see action in a 7 6 loss to the Dodgers.
Bonham and surrounding communities report visits and returns as residents travel to Greenville Dallas Springfield and Corpus Christi. Families such as Buck Johnson Dan Barnard Gordon Apple and Jona Thomas share visits, while R P White of Dodd City is honored at a Father’s Day dinner with seven relatives present including L R White A J White and Hug White.
Mrs Lois Rogers presented the program at a WSCS gathering in the church auditorium. The program featured songs by Mrs Saunders and Mrs Rogers, readings by Lula Woliner and a dramatic piece titled Sun Up, with organ accompaniment and a benediction. Refreshments were served by hosts Mrs Tate and Mrs Leatherwood. notable attendees included Mrs Lor Newton Rugere and several community members from Engelish, Colorado City, Chainal, and Aller Capel.
Galveston. The Hotel Galvez, used by the Coast Guard as a barracks for two years, will shift to private management on June 30. The National Hotel Company will take over and open to the public on July 28, enabling the Galveston VFW chapter to prepare for the 1945 state encampment. The 1944 Texas VFW encampment opens this week in San Antonio.
The Adult Class of the Christian Church hosted the Friendship Class of the Methodist church on Monday night with a lawn picnic at the Cunninghams. About 35 attended, games followed led by Mrs. Elkins. The next joint social is planned for the second Monday in July on the Garners' lawn.
Weslaco Texas tops the lower Rio Grande Valley as the first city over 7,000 population to hit its fifth war loan quota. By Tuesday morning bond sales stood at 575000 against a 550000 target.
Jim Russell displayed the first cotton bloom of 1944 in town, noting an early find.
Red Star Worm Liquid advertised for worms and paralysis in chickens turkeys and fowl of all ages. Claims to combat mites and bloodsuckers. Sold in 6 oz bottles labeled 207 2he 650 and available at local drug stores.
Help wanted in Paris store to sell furniture rugs plumbing and more. Guaranteed salary plus commission. Prior experience desirable but not required. Apply in person or by mail to E. M. Norton or E. W. Bretz.
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