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Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1939

Page

4

Softball Schedule for June and July

Schedule lists matchups among Elkins McMillans Cline's 8 W Pump 8 S W Pump Pikins Fikins June 26 to July 18. Games include Elkins versus Cline's June 30, Cline's versus McMillans July 7, and McMillans versus 8 W Pump multiple dates. A recurring end of first half on June 27 and frequent clashes among the four teams.

Elkins McMillans Pump E Elkins Cline’s Cline's Wump Fikins Pikins

Soviet Mongolian air clash in May to June battle ends

A Tass communique recounts large scale air battles starting May 26 and peaking June 22 with 120 Japanese planes attacking 95 Soviet Mongolian aircraft. The report notes Japanese losses of three planes while Soviet Mongolian losses are not fully stated.

Tass

Peculiar Fish Found In Pool At Broadfoot Home

Alice Broadfoot, daughter of Rep and Mrs A 8S Bradfoot, found an unusual fish in the pool at the Broadfoot residence after returning from Austin. The creature swims on its back with tiny legs waving above it and has black eyes and a red forked tail. The pool, dry when the family left last fall, was filled with water and many of these fish upon their return.

Alice Broadfoot Rep Bradfoot Austin Broadfoot

Bonham District Program Highlights Speakers and Music

Miss Mattie Roberts of Bonham will present a key program feature while Mrs RK Childdress of Whitewright directs children's activities. The district study superintendent Mrs Alta Harshberger of Sadler outlines the fall course. Special music by Tom Holmes Trenton Bernice Pritchett Bella A chorus from Trenton. Devotionals by Mrs M G Moreland Gober and Rev John Hibbard Trenton. Rev Tolbert will deliver the morning message at Trenton revival. Mrs A A Orraham Germann district secretary speaks to auxiliary presidents at conference.

RK Childdress Whitewright Alta Harshberger Sadler Oars Tom Holmes Trenton Bernice Pritchett Bella M. G. Moreland Gober End John Hibbard Tolbert

Birth of Barbara at Allen Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Ray Vaylor of Route 9 Leonard announce the birth of a baby girl Barbara on Saturday at Allen Memorial Hospital. Baby weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces. Mother and baby are reported doing nicely.

Ray ‘Vaylor Route 9 Leonard Barbara Nn Allen Memorial Hospital

Government pledge to restore prosperity and fair play

Capper stated assurances will go a long way toward ending uncertainty and fear and start the nation back on the road to remperity. The government aims to create jobs and ensure fair play to spur economic recovery.

Capper

Bonham Golfers Defeat Oklahoma Visitors in 1939 match

Bonham and Durant, Oklahoma, staged the first intercity golf tournament of 1939 on a 20 acre Bonham course with 40 players and caddies. Bonham won 35 to 22 as several matches finished by one point. Post play, a club house picnic fed tired players and sponsors. Next Sunday Bonham plans a 25-player return to Durant and the Hassell Handicap event resumes Friday after rain disruptions.

Bonham Golf Club Bonham and Durant Oia Bonham Lake Pannin Hassell

Texas Governor Bids Rally for 1940 Election Fight

In a defiant speech the Texas governor frames the social security battle as ongoing, decrying political opponents as obstructive. He pledges to pursue rights of common citizens, noting 162 days of effort and a 94-66 House split over whether to submit the issue to voters.

Texas

Escorted Tour to Grand Canyon and West Coast

An escorted tour offers rail travel and five days of hotel stays in San Francisco with Grand Canyon and San Francisco sightseeing. The package promises a carefree vacation with all details arranged and nothing to worry about, designed to fit your budget.

Grand Canyon Los Angeles San Pranchco San Pracisco San Francisco

Pioneer Woman Of Leonard Buried Sunday

Mrs. W L Ferguson a pioneer Leonard resident died after a long illness. Several services were held Sunday at the family home in Leonard with Rev J W Joiner officiating and burial in Valley Creek cemetery. She was born in 1874 and belonged to a pioneer Pannin county family.

Federal Agents Probe LSU President Smith Income

Baton Rouge June 26 A federal inquiry into the income of Dr James Monroe Smith was disclosed as state police sought him for questioning over an alleged shortage of several hundred thousand dollars in school funds Smith resigned as president of Louisiana State University yesterday The Internal Revenue Bureau was reportedly investigating his income for some time

Baton Rouge James Monroe Smith Posen United States Internal Revenue Bureau

Aviators Vow to Stay in Air Until July Fourth

Springfield dispatch reports Decatur aviators Wilbur Parrish and Hunter Moody in day five of an endurance flight aiming to beat a 218 hour record. They logged 96 hours aboard a 56 horsepower Tavior-Craft monoplane at 1:40 p.m. CET, saying weather may force an early landing.

Springfield Decatur Wilbur Parrish Hunter Moody

Leonard Widow Remembered For Church Work and Family Ties

Creek community north of Leonard notes the death of a McCriffey daughter who lived in Leonard forty years and active Presbyterian, married to Mr Ferguson on February 14, 1890s. Survived by husband two sons WoC Ferguson of Fort Worth and A B Ferguson of Leonard three daughters Mrs C J Weaver Mrs Pate Parker of Leonard and Mrs E A Wilson of Ladonta along with six grandchildren.

Save on your oat bags at Gross Feed 302

Local notice announces price reduction on oat bags at Gross Feed located at 302. Store promotes discounts to attract customers with bulk purchases and seasonal supply.

Deaths Funeral Services For Mrs Jor Hance Bpeld

Mrs. Joe H. Hance 63 died Friday after two years of ill health. Funeral at the Methodist church in Ector at 2:30 with Rev. G C Randolph and Rev. Bob Cates. Interment Randolph cemetery. Weaver Funeral Home in Bonham in charge. She was born May 10 1876 in Tennessee and moved to Texas at 13. Survived by husband seven sons Gomer C J Dock Otis Jack Clarence Raymond. three daughters Mrs C W George Mrs O W Barker Mrs Robert Smith. 17 grandchildren. sister Mrs T O Sloan and brother Newt Gibson.

Joe H. Hance Methodist Ector G. C. Randolph Methodist Church Bob Cates Randolph Weaver Funeral Home Bonham Bonham, In Charge of Arrangements. Mrs. Hance Was Born May 10, 1876 In Tennesee Texas J. W. Gibson Fannin County Methodet Church Gomer C. J Dock Otis Commerce Jack Clarence

Endurance Record Aimed by Eight Planes

The effort targets surpassing the existing endurance benchmark held by two California filers, signaling a pursuit to extend flight time and showcase improved performance across the eight aircraft involved.

California

Calvary Pastor In Revival At Taylorville

Pastor C P Sansom of Calvary Baptist Church in this city and Bailey Baptist Church will start a 10 day revival in Taylorville on Friday June 30. The open air meeting in the tabernacle behind the church promises good preaching and singing under Alan Bowman direction inviting all to attend.

C. P Sansom Calvary Baptist Church Baptist Church Bailey Taylorville Tabernacle Wille Alan Bowman

Movie Stars Guard Baby On East Side of Heaven Set

The 11 month old Sandy, child of a Los Angeles milkman, boasted the world’s costliest advisory board during Universal’s East Side of Heaven. Guardians Bing Crosby Joan Blondell Mischa Auer Irene Hervey advised on ways to turn crib cries into smiles. Crosby and Blondell are parents. Auer and Hervey also have children.

Los Angeles Universal Ad‘sory Board Bing Crosby Joan Blondell Mischa Auer Irene Hervey Sand Crosby Miss Blancell Auer Miss Hervey Bing Joan

Expert shot by 5 year old with 410 gauge gun

Albert Power known as Pee Wee Power, a five year old from Avon Lake Ohio, astonishes neighbors with remarkable accuracy using a 410 gauge shotgun. He shoots at tin cans on a vacant lot while crouched between two automobile tires like a machine gun turret.

Cleveland Ohio Albert Power Pee-Wee" Power Avon Lake

Notable Cast Heads Auer Miss Hervey in David Butler Film

The picture features Auer and Miss Hervey with Sandy in supporting roles. Also appearing are C. Aubrey Smith Jerome Cowan J. Farrell MacDonald and Robert Kent. David Butler directs the film.

Auer Miss Hervey Sandy C. Aubrey Smith Jerome Cowan J. Farrell MacDonald Robert Kent David Butler

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