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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1939
Page
2
The Bonham Daily Favorite lists staff roles in the Advertising Department and Post Office mail returns, followed by a correction policy statement. The notice emphasizes the journal’s duty to protect individual reputation and says errors will be corrected upon notification.
Montreal reports that in Canada heat causes far more deaths than cold. The Cong toll from excessive heat reaches 613 in one year, with about 60 deaths annually from heat. Approximately equal numbers die each year from cold.
A road incident at the airport claimed the life of a familiar mascot named by airport staff. The early report notes 20 persons were listed in the classifieds for results and details remain unclear as authorities investigate the fatal collision.
Bonham Laundry describes its role in supporting local Bonham business and tax contributions. It explains that a dollar spent locally circulates to city, county, and state taxes with balance to labor and institutions, asserting that home trading would boost local prosperity.
Community update recounts illness and recovery of residents M H Hodges Sallie Hortor and others. Families from Wert Denton and Durant visit. deaths prompt travel to East Texas. A 4-H chicken barbecue is postponed. birthdays and church appointments at Baptist and Methodist churches noted for upcoming Sundays.
Courthouse notices record numerous real estate transfers in Bonham Honey Grove Ravenna and Leon including Leonard National Bank of Leon to Bruce E. Bheridsa and Nelsons to Virgie Bradford with varied sums some parcels in College and Saunders Additions. Other deeds list A T Fuller to S P Meiers in Honey Grove and J Nichole with Jamies King Survey, plus Texas Pacific Railway Company acquiring tracks from Cotton Company and other transfers involving Bonham Windom Ladonia and Ravenna with prices ranging from 1 to 2900 dollars.
WPA workers uncovered a 60 foot boat hull estimated to be about 100 years old at Cape May Court House. Freeholder M Carson described the oak keel and bronged iron spikes as well preserved though bronze spikes show little wear. Cape May County Museum custodian Edward M Peet confirmed the age.
In Memphis, six patients with paretic syphilis were treated with malaria infection via mosquitoes. Four were discharged to return home, with 14 more under care and six awaiting discharge. Researchers from the University of Tennessee report early cures may prevent insanity, noting the procedure’s mechanism and urging spinal fluid exams with treatment.
In a fealty contest for a "Miss Muskier Dam" queen the winner traveled by air from Burlingame to the San Francisco International Exposition aboard a "free fleet" craft, making the trip in about five minutes as crowds watched from the bay.
In Berkeley a pioneering women expedition is organized to explore South African jungles. The group includes Florence M Preet and Dr BC Privtedt who will collect disease-bearing insects during a safari into Sulu land using automobiles.
Real estate ad offers multiple farms near Bonham and Sherman. Properties range from 49 acres with a five room house to 90 acres, 60 acres and 47 acres of mixed land. Prices show down payments and terms, with commissions noted if no sale is made. Includes Ravenna Pike and northwest of Southmayar areas. Potential buyers urged to contact for buy or sell services.
A 62-member Mormon colony at White Bluffs near Wenatchee Washington is halted from expanding due to a weak water supply. Utah migrants and leaders have been urged to delay further settlement until a larger water system and canals can be funded and enlarged through a federal project.
The family thanks friends for the kindness offerings and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother J H Hance.
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