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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
2
For Representative 41st District Fannin County pin and stoddard John W Connelly Dave W Ray for Tax Assessor Collector W H Hamp Harper Wesley Farmer Charlie Jones Money sent or carried out of Bonham is forever gone.
Texas leads the nation in wildlife value with resources pegged at 94,350,394 dollars. Federal surveys account for insectivorous birds, game, fur crops, and spending by hunters, landowners, hotels, stores, and tourist camps, illustrating broad economic impact.
In Salem Massachusetts a review notes that over a century only four individuals have served as Essex County register, averaging more than one year per person. The piece also remarks that live sponges would confuse lay readers, comparing some to raw beefsteak.
A newspaper item promotes a Father’s Day Sunday dinner plan with seasonal produce from the South and California. It lists meats like turkey chicken and beef roasts and offers three menu options by Miss Cora Anthony, at varying price levels, including recipes and dessert ideas.
Cotton comes into its own this season as seersucker gains prestige and chambray and gingham lead. Roller, batiste, chintz, and organdy join favorites with plaids and checks contending for popularity. New processing methods prevent fading and maintain a fresh look, per Texas A&M Extension expert Mrs. Dora Barnes.
AUSTIN June 28 Julian Montgomery resigned as state highway engineer effective July 1 on physician advice. He had been on sick leave for weeks. The Highway Commission will likely select a successor this weekend. D C Greer was among rumored contenders. Montgomery said he enjoyed serving Texas and leaves confident the department will continue to give outstanding service.
Phil Chadwick described as the brains of a large narcotic ring faced arraignment with 22 associates. A United States Attorney filed 45 counts of narcotics violations and conspiracy from two indictments. Chadwick could face over 350 years if convicted. trial set for Monday at 9 a.m. in U.S. District Court before Judge T. W. Davidson.
The remark praises cotton as a flattering material adding luxurious and youthful appeal to outfits, often hard to achieve with heavier and costlier fabrics. It notes that such title touches convey a sense of luxury and youthfulness in wearers.
From Bonham files a theater party planned by H S Cole for 4 H club members. Visitors Rev C P Owen and family from Sulphur Springs, former pastor of Bonham First Presbyterian. Also notes Miss Elizabeth Lipscomb leaving for Camp Kickapoo New Mexico. Oil test in Lamasea region reported down.
Miss Jimmie Worick former Fairview resident died at her Electra home on Tuesday June 25 burial at Old Kemp Okla. Mrs. Wright sister of Worick cared for her at death. Pioneer Three P settler Martin L. Taylor 88 died Thursday at home of daughter Mrs. M. J. Fowler. Funeral Saturday at Gober Methodist Church with burial at Gober Wise Funeral Home. Survivors include son Will R Taylor and daughter Fowler, plus 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Milton D. Brooks 46 held at Savoy Methodist Church. interment in Waxahachie cemetery. Brooks born May 25 1895 in Ellis County. He lived near Savoy. survived by wife, son and daughter and several siblings. Pallbearers listed.
City cleanup week results show Batavia painters finishing Mrs. Mabel E Hopkins residence in 1 hour 20 minutes 5 seconds using four gallons of mixed paint.
FHA protections for low priced homes aim to shield buyers from slum districts and steer development to protected neighborhoods with services. Officials say many suitable sites exist outside large cities, including towns and villages, where sales prices align with buyers’ finances. Low income families deserve equal living standards and access to affordable homes without being funneled into marginal areas.
The American Guernsey Club reports a sale of two registered Guernsey cows and a registered Guernsey bull by Sim Smith to Phillips of Bonham Texas. The bull is Golda's Quito 261724 and the cows are Lady Golda Scheid's Farm 470778 and Star May Queen 412430.
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