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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
9
North Texas bathing beauties compete at Bonham State Park on the Fourth of July for the Miss State Park title and prizes. Entries from nearby towns enter by 4 PM at the bathhouse. first prize includes Miss State Park title and 15 dollars, with 8 or 7 dollars cash for other places.
At Benham State Park the Fourth of July features a race riot style “Battle Royal” between local colored youths and outsiders. An 11 AM contest offers a $5 prize to the winner with no entry fee, inviting any colored boy to join the ring in a staged clash amidst celebration.
Entry from a participant seeking the $15 prize and the title Miss State Park in the bathing beauty revue at Bonhian State Park's Fourth of July celebration. The entrant agrees to judges' decisions and to comply with contest rules and regulations.
In Pasadena the Caltech senior class selects the brunette as the preferred look among future pros and technicians. The vote endorses a standard height and appearance, reflecting campus style and expectations for graduates entering science and engineering careers.
Sail boat races open to all mark the July 4th celebration at the bounding State Park Lake. Entries due, preliminary trials by 11 o clock, racing at 1:30. Prizes include 750 for first, 5 for second, and 250 for third. Also reported Mick the Muller, famed Britain's greyhound, has died at age 13.
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