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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1930
Page
3
In Greensbourg Pennsylvania a pretty woman posed as a motorist in distress to lure a driver. R J Thompson stopped to help and was robbed of 532 dollars by two men. The quote about elephants appears unrelated to the event.
Miss Norma McDousal is in Dallas for the afternoon. Dick Higgins, Jim Locke and Max Hermer went to Dallas today on a business mission. Henry Jones of Lulbhock County is back in Fannin county to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. J. M. Clarke and Lee Bagget of Slaton and Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Burton and family of Annona are visiting their mother of this city. Mrs. T. M. Rogers and two children Martha Virginia and Morris Jr. drove up from Corpus Christi to visit W. C. Cash, Mrs. Rogers' father. Miss Sallie Hill of the home economics department of A. & M. College was in the city Tuesday visiting Miss Minnie Floricee, home demonstrator of Fannin county. Roy Owens called his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Owens that he arrived safely in Buenos Aires after a three weeks voyage. He will be there several months for the company in New York City, where he will look after foreign contracts. This is quite an honor for this young former Bonham man as there are many who would like to have such a trip as this one.
A retrospective on early cinema tracing from isolated frame-by-frame shots to simple motion as leaves flipped. It recalls the first train robbery on a Vitagraph graphic, Broncho Billy and Norma Talmadge among stars, and the shift to synchronized print and the all talking technicolor musical The Show of Shows.
Scouts invite members and supporters to a camp lodge gathering Friday at 7 PM. Committee members Rogers and Higgins organized the event with Saunders absent. Bring a three-item basket, a parent, and a well-filled basket for supper before dark.
J T Orr of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce urged Texas black land belt farmers to accept financial assistance, advice, and marketing services offered on a fair basis. He said county agents, merchants, and bankers must persuade farmers of benefits, noting North and Central Texas cooperation could boost wealth and prosperity in the belt. G W Orms of College Station spoke briefly. Homer I Wade presided.
In Creston two funeral services were held for J. B. Mike Dolan after a mistaken death when a body found along a highway was believed to be him. He later turned up alive, having been working in Texas, causing confusion for relatives and his step-daughter.
Auction list shows 1929 Ford roadster 450, 1928 Ford sports roadster 375, 1929 Ford order sedan 100, 1929 Ford sports coupe 115, VW 65, 1926 Chevrolet touring 475, 1925 Ford sedan 125. Prices vary by model and condition.
Milk produced in a modern sanitary dairy is the only safe milk to use. Guard your health and the health of your family by purchasing clean milk from healthy cows. We Will Gladly Serve You. Phone 512 Sunnyside Dairy.
President Hoover says he will press for a special session of the senate to consider the naval treaties. The White House reports a large majority in favor of summoning the session.
Fire crews were alerted to a small blaze at Gem Cafe No 1 this morning. The fire started near the roof from an undetermined origin and was quickly extinguished with minimal damage.
Announcement charges for county and district officer notices are listed with rates for Daily Favorite Bonham News and both papers. It names candidates for Congress, State Senate, State House, County Judge, Sheriff, County Clerk, County Attorney, and commissioners. all notices require advance payment and follow Democratic primary action in July.
A meeting of Railway employees at the T. and P depot drew 65 attendees including Assistant Fuel Supervisor Cruse Trainmaster Galbraith and Superintendent J. W. Knightlinger. Knightlinger led the session as workers praised the line's fuel conservation efforts and discussed service and business matters. Meetings occur in Benham every 60 or 90 days.
Hail's Cash Store in Hail Texas advertises ice bread and staple groceries with a promise of the highest price paid for produce and a call to try the store once.
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