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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1936
Page
4
A collage of 19th and early 20th century notes recaps local events. Mentions a tabernacle meeting in South Bonham, a Sherman death of a Locke child, and a rat trap claim. Includes personal notices and scattered regional anecdotes.
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for malaria relief with iron to rebuild blood and resist reinfection. Claims safety for children, no bitter quinine, and cheaper value in two sizes. Sold at all drug stores with pricing.
Several Chevrolet and Ford used cars offered with details on condition and features. Notable entries include a 1936 Master Chevrolet Coach with radio, a 1924 Master Chevrolet Coupe, a 1929 Chevrolet Coupe with new tires and repaint, and a 1929 Ford Coach. Customer options include paying the difference via monthly installments.
Clines defeated Edhube 9 to 6 last night at Edhube Field after a 6 run rally in the seventh inning led by Do Hudson. Edhube held a three run edge into the seventh before the comeback rally. Standings show Coca and Edhube in a tight race.
The Telephone Club met June 24 with absent officers. Mrs Bettie Briley presided briefly, plans included a home economics program by Mrs Minne qidridy and Mrs R E Mainn, with demonstrations on canning vegetables and cooking milo flavored foods. Refreshments were served as 17 members attended.
The James Butler Bonham Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will host the centennial program at the Alamo replica grounds on Tuesday at 1 p.m. A portrait of James Butler Bonham will be hung in the replica for the expo and then taken to the Alamo shrine in San Antonio. Mrs Edgar Wade, Bonham’s great-niece, will present the portrait.
The report notes a severe drought damaging crops while villagers discuss land leasing and improvements. Residents mention Bonham promising payment for acres and a deep test for efficiency. Road work by George Bonham’s party and ongoing livestock moves are noted amid community gatherings and a birthday celebration for Edwin. The district singing convention groups Hilger, Lannius, Prairie Point, and Chatter meet, with the next event scheduled for July’s fourth Sunday.
Texas League results note Dallas 5 over Galveston 1. Fort Worth 2 over Houston 0. Oklahoma City and Beaumont night games omitted. American and National Leagues show Cincinnati 4 Chicago 3. no other major scheduled games. Southern Association reports Chattanooga 10 Birmingham 9 and New Orleans 13 Nashville 12 with limited scheduling details. East Texas League lists Longview 6 Marshall 11 innings and Palestine 5 Tyler 0 Henderson 3 Jacksonville 2 Gladewater 3 Kilgore 5.
A dated column lists Democratic primary selections for Congress and state posts in Fannin County. It names SAM RAYBURN as Congressional candidate and lists numerous officials including CLARENCE T JONES, O L COACH, HENRY CHANEY, P M JOHNSON, TOM B DENTON, J E WHITLEY, JOHN C MILER, CHOICE MOORE, W P ROUNTREE, V C REYNOLDS, and others for positions such as District Clerk, Sheriff, County Commissioners, tax assessor, and county treasurer MISS MABEL TAYLOR.
Honey Grove community notes list visits and family gatherings among Maroneys and local residents including Dr Roy Ivy in Dallas and Mrs John Mimms improving. A youth group from the Baptist church performed at Selfs Sands and guests from the area joined. Alimony paid with bonus money by five veterans in Detroit and a labor force update report shows 726 090 workers employed in April.
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