Local tax relief spotlight in Forbes feature
National recognition for East Texas Bass Chamber of Commerce Tax Department as Forbes Magazine spotlights its two year efforts to reduce county tax rates and promote economical local government. Photo shows Curtis Morris with County Auditor R S Wyche reviewing Gregg County budget.
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Forbes Magazine
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Fast Texas Chamber of Commerce
Magnolias Meet Gober Softball Team Tonight
Magnolias of Bonham host Gober at Risser Field at 7 15 PM under clear conditions after overnight winds. Following tonight’s game, Magnolia plans to travel to Rockwall Tuesday for a clash with Gulf Clan Campatio, as local notes reflect community sports activity and lingering memorials.
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Standings From Local Bowling League Report
Bowling league standings show Team Bitzlers Square Service Southwest Pump top the list with high team average 637. Burkett posted a 183 single game. Individual high marks include Sitzlers 154 and Adamson Bar bers 679.
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Reds Claim NL Lead With Twin Wins Over Giants
Cincinnati Reds surge to first in the National League for the sixth time this season by sweeping the Giants with a 7-4 comeback in game one and a 2-0 shutout in game two. Milt Shoffner notches the win, while Gene Thompson tosses a three-hitter. Pirates, Cubs, Bees win as American League hosts split doubleheaders.
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Elkins Pumpers Clash In Bonham Softball Tonight
First place in the Bonham Softball League is at stake as Southwest Pump Co and Elkins Grocery face off on Riser Field at 8:15. Earlier McMillan shut out the Pumpers 7-0. The article also oddly notes a Capetown vat incident and a consumer wine mention.
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City to Accept Bids for Filling Station and House at Airport
The City will receive bids for leasing a filling station and a house at the Airport on Thursday June 27 1940 at the City Clerk's Office. For further information call at City Mall, Prolica mayor City of Bonham.
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Boxing stars and baseball wrap headlines in one report
Joe Louis defends stance after eleventh title defense as contenders Galento and Baer clash July 2. Arturo Godoy faces legal and financial troubles amid eye injury and earnings lawsuit. Dizzy Dean suffers first Texas League loss as Southwest Pump Company dominates Economy 13-2 before facing Elkins.
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Tony Galento
Maxie Baer
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Doubleheaders Highlight Bases-Loaded Homers Across League
In Houston Oklahoma City Indians and Houston Buffs split a doubleheader with two bases-loaded homers. Kolloway drove in four in the opener. Winsett did the same for Houston in the nightcap. Beaumont Exporters swept Tulsa Oilers 3-2 and 6-2 with Murray Franklin belting a bases-loaded homer in game two. Dallas Rebels edged Shreveport Sports 2-0 in both games, Greg Clarke homering in the first to seal the win.
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Yiouston Buffs
Don Kolloway
Oklahoma City
Johnny Winsett
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Peaumont Exporters
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Murray Franklin
Shreveport
Dallas Rebels
Shreveport Sports
Greg Clarke
Kilgore Rally Secures Narrow Sunday Victory
Kilgore Boomers staged a late rally Sunday to beat Texarkana 4 to 3 after trailing going into the seventh. Four runs in the seventh inning capped the comeback as Kilgore plated the winning run in the eighth. Also in Texas, Marshall topped Tyler 7 to 3 as the Trojans extended their league lead with a second straight defeat for Tyler.
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Bible School Enrollment Report From Pastors Meeting
A total enrollment of 503 at four Vacation Bible schools held recently at Bonham churches was reported at a pastors' association meeting led by Rev WO Harmon. First Baptist had 25, First Christian 54, First Methodist 190, and Calvary Baptist 95. Rev J Gregory noted growth in church Bible schools and spoke on the Southern Baptist convention in Baltimore.
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Henderson Oilers, Longview Texans Split Doubleheader
The Henderson Oilers shutout the Longview Texans 3 0 in the first game as Kon Stecer pitched five hits and earned the win. The teams then split the doubleheader in a second contest.
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Chicagoan Wins Trans-Mississippi Golf Title
In Tulsa on June 24 Art Deering of Chicago defeated O Hara Watts of Dallas 6 and 5 to win the Trans Mississippie golf title. Deering led by three after 18 holes with 475 to Watts 78 and finished strong as Watts long shots failed to reach the cup.
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O'Hara Watts
Dallas
Tex
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Tleehiengean
Ring Around Sun Brings Usses As To Meaning
Bonham residents observed a perfect ring around the sun before noon and again in the afternoon. Many old timers had seen it before, but most witnesses were first time observers. Explanations ranged from dry weather to a looming catastrophe, while some noted a moon halo seen on other occasions.
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Lou Brix
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Godoy
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