Five and a Half Pound Bass Caught at Boyd Pool
James Neighbors, a former amateur fisherman, landed a five and a half pound bass at Boyd Pool on Sunday morning. The fish measured 22 inches in length, with Ralph Owens fishing alongside.
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1948
Page
5
James Neighbors, a former amateur fisherman, landed a five and a half pound bass at Boyd Pool on Sunday morning. The fish measured 22 inches in length, with Ralph Owens fishing alongside.
A note requests suppliers provide large clean cotton tags for Dalty Favertte. The brief mentions production needs and sourcing details, aiming to secure suitable textile labeling components.
The Fort Worth Cats stretched their hot run to eight wins in nine starts with a 3 to 0 seven inning win over the Dallas Rebels. Chris Van Cuyk limited Dallas to two hits as Fort Worth remained within two percentage points of a top position, while Houston fell to Beaumont 5 to 4. Oklahoma City at Tulsa postponed due to rain.
San Angelo finally climbs toward midtable in the Longhorn League after a 10 to 6 win over Odessa. The victory keeps the team tied for sixth with Sweetwater as Del Rio falls to defeat. Big Spring leads by edging Ballinger 2 to 1 while Midland drops 5 to 0 to Vernon.
The Wichita Falls Spudders fell 1 to 0 to the Paris Rockets, slipping from joint third place in the Big State League. They remain one game ahead of fourth place.
The notice lists candidates and terms for county offices and precinct positions. It includes re elections for Paul Brown and W. A. Steele, names Rupert H. Bellows and J. Brenton, and names for sheriff clerk and other county roles. It presents party affiliations and local official elections in Fer County.
Greenville and several other matchups were washed out by rain last night. Rescheduled pairings include Waco at Sherman Gainesville at Texarkana and Austin at Greenville with Parigat and Wichita Falls to follow.
Kilgore and Longview begin a crucial series for first place in the Lone Star League tonight with Kilgore holding a slim edge as the teams meet in Longview. All Lone Star games were rained out last night and tonight Marshall travels to Henderson while Gladewater visits Bryan and Lufkin goes to Tyler.
The Albuquerque Dukes stay atop the West Texas New Mexico League with a 4 to 1 win over Lamesa, while Pampa falters 9 to 5 at Amarillo. Lubbock beats Borger 11 to 4, Clovis edges Abilene 9 to 8, and Albuquerque sits one game from seventh as a busy night looms with four games scheduled.
Careful planning wise buying and good cooking can do much to hold down food expenses. Family cooperation in overcoming likes and dislikes can save dollars and cents on the food bill.
East Texas State records show 230 freshmen, 339 sophomores, 548 juniors, 581 seniors, and 625 graduate students for a total of 2 322. Registrar John Windell notes freshmen now outnumbered by graduates three to one and the first-year class is the smallest of five.
Peggy Ruth Rogers was crowned rodeo sweetheart at the Honey Grove Round-Up Club rodeo Saturday night. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Rogers. Runners-up were Miss Virginia Holland and Miss Mary Ann Riser.
A tornado struck the Ro-Mar Airport 13 miles west of Parsons damaging property estimated at 7500 dollars. Two planes were demolished when a hangar collapsed. The airfield, built by the government, was turned over to the city earlier this year.
Wimbledon England June 29 Top seeded Mrs Margaret Osborne du Pont Louise Brough and Doris Hart advanced to the women's singles semifinals at the Wimbledon championships as they won their quarterfinal matches.
Jimmy Ray Ford Star Scout and son of Mr and Mrs Jim Ford travels to Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimarron New Mexico for a two week camping excursion He serves as assistant scoutmaster of the Bells troop during the trip.
Two softball games are scheduled in the Fannin County Softball League. Windom travels to Bonham for a game, while the Jaycees visit Honey Grove for another matchup.
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