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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1939
Page
4
A dense list of softball fixtures from June through August shows Cline's, McMillans, S W Pump, Elkins, and 8 W Pump meeting repeatedly. Dates run from late June to August with numerous pairings and home/away notes, reflecting a condensed league slate.
Work will start Wednesday on section of the Trenton water tower for the new waterworks project. Four additional laborers and four skilled tank erectors will be used. Work on laying the mains is about half finished with contractors Reynold and Button pushing this part. The Chicago Bridge and Ironworks holds the erection contract.
A dispatch from Heinking reports three Soviet SB bombers crossed the border east of Lake Buir and bombed from 11 000 to 12 000 feet late Saturday. The action signals heightened alarm as Japanese forces reinforce air defenses in Manchukuo and surrounding Manchurian and Mongolian border areas.
Dr James Monroe Smith resigned abruptly and vanished Sunday night amid chaotic political shifts as Leche’s national plan faltered. Police hunted for Smith while anxious lawmakers sought stability, probing university affairs and the succession as Long’s leadership faced scrutiny and tension rose across state politics.
Bonham merchants expect most stores to close on Tuesday July Fourth to allow employees to celebrate at the Bonham State Park. About 10,000 visitors from North Texas are anticipated, with Lake Panola also drawing crowds. The holiday will boost local activity as cabins fill near the lake and residents largely stay in town for park attractions.
Preliminary surveys began in Denison Texas for a spur from Platter to the Red River dam site on the north bank. The line, about five miles long, will haul materials for dam construction and connect with the main Prisco Railroad trunk line at Platter.
W J Young county agricultural agent discussed community exhibits and fair problems. It was decided to pay the Gold Star gin Lois London of Three P club expenses and half of the sponsor's for the Partners Short Course. Ten Year Buffet Supper set for August 4 at 4 p.m. in Bonham.
Bonham readers J B McClure and W B Cooper from Bonham Amarillo and Calumet Oklahoma subscribe for their relatives and friends. HRC Jackson from Bonham and Farui McClure of Southwest Drug Co. renew payments. David Alexander and Nancy McClure linked to the paper. Mrs Joe Field Amarillo and Mrs J H Moss Fort Worth also renew. Buy in Bonham.
The South West Pumpers defeated Vikins 11 to 2 on the local Jet. Herriage led the hitters with three singles and a double in five at bats. Pitcher Burt allowed 15 hits while striking out two. Fowler and Porter contributed power with multiple hits as the Pumpers rolled to a convincing win.
A Crouch born March 25 1890 in Ellis County Texas former Fannin County resident lived 1917 to 1926 in that area later moved to Avery East Texas. He died in a car accident last Wednesday at about 9 pm while returning from Avery with tomatoes and sauces. He survived by widow and five children and was laid to rest after hospital first aid at Clarksville. He was related to Mrs. B Witherspoon and Mrs Elwer Cain and Mrs Moncrief and well known in Ravenna and Pirrey communities.
Masons from Fannin County gathered at Bonham State Park for the District 2 picnic. RE Gilley presided as master of ceremonies with Rev Morgan giving invocations. W A Barr and James Anderson highlighted long service in the lodge. The day featured music by the Irvin orchestra, district talks, a noon lunch, and a plan for a Bailey lodge installation with Denison degree team performing The Rose Upon the Altar.
In Fort Worth relief agencies shift to relief prevention, aiming to avert poverty by preparing people for transitions into enduring vocations. Bradley Kuell of Community Chests and Councils outlines the approach as a major new focus for local agencies.
Bonham Chapter No. 52, Royal Arch Masons installed officials for the ensuing year at a meeting held Monday night June 26. The new officers include Loyd Tarver high priest Joe E Bickford king E M German scribe A Englander treasurer W A Barr secretary Pey Richard Morgan chaplain Cavis Reece C H L E Leather wood R A C Paul Stolle P 8 Dr H R Seates M 31rd W WdJ Jonson M 2nd V W H Gilley M 1st V E G Gilley guard Trade with your neighbor Buy in Bonham.
The R M Spivy Co unveils a final season closeout on men's featherweight tripeal suits from a renowned maker. Limited lots remain as stock clears, offering reduced pricing on high quality tailoring and finishing.
K M Spivy Co advertises pairs of men’s oxford shoes in all white and all grey at nearly half price, highlighting a bargain sale on formal footwear.
Women participants ranged from one to five with hostage Mrs Ruth Joiner of Crawfordsville, a Montgomery county welfare board employee. A guard was slashed during the rush to Dr Patrick s office. Prison workshop activity stopped and inmates herded back to cells to halt the escape movement.
Local ad from Gross Feed Store promotes savings on oat bags. Includes store address 302-6te and urges customers to stock up.
In Coluba California District Attorney Hudson Ford, in office five months, has not secured a superior court criminal case to try. He had hoped to prosecute but the defendant escaped custody, broke jail, and was sent to the insane asylum.
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