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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
3
The National Safety Council reports during a five minute phone call one person may be killed and 96 injured. The figures highlight risks of distracted dialing and phone use while driving or operating machinery.
H A McDougall proposes resuming the Fannin County Fair in Bonham this fall to benefit the Fair Association and city finances. He notes city debt on the fair ground and argues a three to four day event with a popular program could attract crowds, replenish funds, and provide wholesome entertainment amid wartime concerns.
In Sixth District Court new civil cases include Lois L. Neal versus Lillie Neal for divorce and custody orders. Jake Huey and Emmett Elliott divorces granted with custody and support provisions. C C Chandler of United States Fidelity and Guarantee Co. estate transfer to Jefferson County. County Court probate appoints Mamie Pierce guardian of four minors and admits the will of W L Kincaid.
Bonnie Cobb named temporary administrator of the estate of Bob M Cobb deceased. Marriage licenses issued include Raymond Forest Haley 20 Honey Grove and Mary Katherine Joyce 18. Albert Wilson McKinney 21 Doda and Mavis Rice Bonham 18 Hobart Harvey 39 and Alice Huey 31. John Ross Sims Jr 17 Ledonia and Elizabeth Raiden 17 Honey Grove. Manton Nichols Fain 42 Dallas and Edith Fern Guldrath 26 Leonard. Wesley Clark 18 Wolfe City and Magic Beth Pyles 15.
Waster J. O Neal died at Allen Memorial hospital after a lengthy illness and was buried at 2 p.m. at Hampton Cemetery Wise in charge. Funeral services were at Edhube Baptist Church with Rev A L Roberts officiating. Born in Georgia on Sept 22 1871 he is survived by five sons Jennings Edhube Jay St Louis Jack Camp Huan Doyle and Woodson overseas with the army. three daughters Mrs Maxine Harrison St Louis Mrs Goldie Wallace Phoenix and Mrs Olga Shaver Ft Worth. Pallbearers were Coy Stroud Paul Rearden J D McVay C W Jones Larry Hammond James Rearden.
Mr and Mrs Charley Edens of Windom received a President Roosevelt message honoring Pvt Willie Edens ASN 6959597 who died in the North African area January 22 1944. The note praises his sacrifice and places him in an unbroken line of patriots who died for freedom.
In Owosso Michigan a large torch light march in honor of presidential nominee Thomas E Dewey drew 17000 residents despite a torch shortage and 106 degree heat. Local CIO activists and war plant workers led a brief protest carrying a 12 foot banner. Buy more bonds.
Nora and Jim confront secrets amid town gossip and a looming Christmas trip. Ellery Queen watches as Nora resists help while Jim spirals toward trouble, leading to a tense family plan to flee to Bald Mountain.
The H. D. Club discussed infantile paralysis and Sister Kenney treatment at the June 27 session hosted by Mrs. Roy Marshall. Participants included Mrs. O. A. Moore and Mrs. John Palmore, with Dr. Jack Saunder mers serving refreshments for 12 members and one visitor, Mrs. A. V. Hom mings.
Mrs J W Bell long time Windom resident died at her daughter’s home in Ladonia after a brief illness Monday She was born Fannie Tolbert in 1860 in Was trace Tennessee and came to Texas after the Civil War She leaves eight children 28 grandchildren and five great grandchildren Funeral was held at Windom Methodist Church Tuesday at 5 pm with burial in Windom cemetery
Officers for the ensuing year were elected by the Benham Lions Club at its regular Thursday noon meeting. Short talks were given by Ma. Kenneth Haggard of the U S Army Engineer and Sam Cotton of the FBI, who shared some of their experiences. Officers elected were Curlee Cum-.
Patrolman in Kansas City investigated a robbery last night after a manager reported a theft valued at 131 dollars. The thief fled, leaving a vacated apartment, and the officer pursued leads to identify a suspect and recover property.
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