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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1931
Page
3
The sale shows hog stock mostly aged 3 to 5 months with prices from 3 to 5 dollars per head. Larger hogs around six months were offered at 6 to 7 dollars. Some sales had already occurred this morning while more hogs may be offered today.
Dr. Frederick Eby of the University of Texas told about 2,000 at John Tarleton College Parents Day that higher education risks weakening youth willpower and eroding religious faith. He urged education be used to elevate humanity, not undermine resolve.
Evening programs list on NBC CBS and IBC networks across Dallas area. Includes Pete Gold Medal Express Maytag Orchestra Barbasol Virginian Lee and Amos n Andy with WBAP WFAA WRR KRLD KTAT KRLD and WBAP affiliates with multiple orchestras and dramatic sketches through late night hours.
A brief note lists 10 bushels of green beans and a price: 3 pounds for 25 cents, attributed to T. A. Taylor. The fragment also mentions Diamonds for graduation and Bran non's special prices with the code 298-G6L-C.
The county’s crookedest road lies between Whitesboro and Gainesville with about fifteen miles and fifty five turns. Micky Hogue counted them Saturday night and is sure there are fifty five, perhaps more missed in sleep. The piece notes U S aid could fix such roads, as Uncle Sam won’t tolerate a snake like this.
Sunday showers brought local rain in spots across Fannin County. Bonham saw no rain, while Honey Grove and surrounding areas received a heavy rainfall. Other sections reported light, scattered showers locally.
In Sherman Texas on May 14 the Chamber of Commerce hosts a barbecue at noon near the Extern tract Locust oil test northwest of Sherman. Drilling is by Harris and Haun Blackwell Okla the first 1500 feet with a rotary rig then a standard rig. Prince Brothers lead drillers.
Figures from C. W. Richmond show 379 producing wells as of Friday 7 a m in the East Texas field spanning Rusk and Gregg counties. Rusk holds 337 wells and Gregg 42 with Joiner area pending two weeks until gauging completes and a flat rate of 387 barrels per day set for joiner wells. Other notes include McDonald Brothers spudding a Jacksonville tract well to 4,000 feet and Harper-Byars test in Mount Vernon at 3,025 feet amid continued drilling and leasing activity across Gregg, Henderson, Grayson, Fannin and Red River counties.
In Henderson Texas on May 3 Roy Chafin about 25 received a gas bill addressed to M R Chafin. He explained the initials matched his uncle who had been missing for twenty years. The manager asked about the uncle's work and Roy learned a M R Chafin had moved to town to work at a new store as a butcher. Roy then met his supposed uncle at the store and established their relationship.
In Ector County and nearby communities a flood of fish stories circulates but J M Dooley brings a real catch. He hauled a three foot long thirty three pound river fish on a trot line though he says he bought it from another fisherman. Soon Dee Day arrives with a string of large fish to prove his claims.
Fragments describe a residence undergoing significant improvement with mentions of decorative items such as a Diamond wings brooches and snake accents. The text is garbled but suggests ongoing home enhancements and associated jewelry references.
Carthage Texas May 3 The Arkansas Louisiana Pipe Line Co completed Werneh Sawmill No 3 in Panola County with an estimated gas flow of 50 million cubic feet per day. Gas contains up to 2000 gallons of gasoline per 1 060 000 cubic feet. Well brought in at 4710 feet. An 8500 foot test by Natural Gas Production Co of Shreveport will drill to the lower Trinity formation in Panola County.
Margaret Tobi presented Sarah Jean Bolding in a piano recital with Jean Shinpaugh and Mary Katherine Williams assisting. Dan Grey McAnally contributed violin numbers with his mother accompanying the performance. The program featured a mix of short pieces and variations, highlighting young talent and local support.
Beautiful women praise Melloglo the new French process face powder. It claims to keep skin pure and smooth, with long wear, no flakiness, no grit, and no smarting. J. W. Peeler Drug Store markets the product.
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