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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1947
Page
3
BAY CITY Tex June 30 Mrs Georgia Graham 24 year old mother of three was found guilty of murder and sentenced to from two to five years in the state penitentiary for the slaying of her former husband s wife A Matagorda county jury returned the verdict after six and one half hours of deliberation
Four top teams are set for tonight in the City Softball League at Duncan Field. Edwards meets Bonham Cotton Mill in the opener and Dodd City clashes with Southwest Tump in the nightcap. Both Cotton Mill and Pump may be short of players due to a vacation break, yet managers Bradford and McDowell say their clubs will play. World City gave Pump a tough scare in their last meeting before Pump won 3-1 in extra innings.
Tuesday through Friday feature multiple high school matchups including Edwards versus Dodd City and Southwest Pump versus Cotton Mill. Fans are urged to buy savings bonds.
tL. Bradshaw of Sherman has concluded a five year lease for the building occupied by Lee Norns' garage and filling station. Bradshaw acts as agent for the Sinclair company and handles Sinclair products at the station.
At Texas A&I College the Veteran Student Association disputes campus unrest claims. Veteran President T C Brennan denies an attack on Battalion Editor Charles Murray was VSA inspired and accuses critics of exaggeration. The group faults the Joint Enslave Committee for limited study time and confirms hazing is not a factor in unrest.
Mrs J D Herndon entered the hospital for treatment Mrs Chas Norris is a medical patient Mrs Octavia Spinney South 5th St is receiving treatment for a fractured hip Clyd Bankston of Ector is a medical patient Mr J E Owens of Bonham Rt 2 Nas returned home after treatment Mrs O A Wilson of Ivanhoe Rt 1 entered the hospital for treatment Mrs Dan Barnard is resting very well Linda Lou Barnard has gone home John Rodgers remains in the hospital for treatment Miss Lian Knox is very much improved
A busy weekend for the sheriff's department with 15 drunks arrested Saturday night and Sunday along Highway 78 between Bonham and Red River. A Tudonin man pleaded guilty in county court to possession of a quantity of home brew and was fined $100 and costs. Two Leonard men arrested for possession of a still entered guilty pleas and were fined.
Polly McLarry, a veteran manager of amateur and professional baseball, is appointed manager of the Leonard amateur baseball club. Cecil Wallmark has re signed, and plans for Leonard Park improvements are underway. A 5 o'clock workers meeting for players is scheduled.
Mr and Mrs E L Slankard former Teonard residents have moved to Tyler and bought a drug store. Their son EF W Slankard of Dallas will join them in the business. The Slankards also own the Model Dry Goods and Variety Store here. Mr and Mrs J Anderson will continue to manage the Leonard store.
A four team league is organized in Whitewright with games now underway. Teams include the American Legion VIEW School Boys and Outsiders.
Poultry authority George P Meovarthy, director of feed research at Universal Malls Fort Worth, will address Leonard High School auditorium Wednesday evening July 2 at 8 30. He will discuss feeding and raising poultry. The Leonard agriculture class of the Veterans Vocational School sponsors the meeting.
Fannin County Veterans Vocational School announces general carpentry for veterans to start Tuesday in Bonham and Honey Grove. Supervisor M W Jurgenson of the Trades and Industries division says Bonham classes meet in the old Sinclair filling station on South Center Street just north of Ray Manning’s home.
Mr and Mrs Merii Riggin welcome a daughter born June 9 at Allen Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs H G Whited announce a son born June 30 at the same hospital. Mr and Mrs James R Bowen Bonham announce a son born June 27 at Allen Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Joe Thomas Big Dee report a son born June 26 at Allen Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs J R Atkins Honey Grove announce a daughter born June 28 to their family.
The Board of Stewards of the Hirst Methods Church will hold a called meeting tonight at 7 30 o clock in the church. Several items of unusual interest are to be discussed.
Mrs. Georgie Taylor Herd died at her West 10th Street home after a long illness. Born August 19, 1890, in Fannin county near Denver, she was the daughter of J M Taylor. Surviving are her husband Pailley J Herd, two sons Orwell and Willie, three daughters, two brothers, a father, four grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral services are Tuesday at 3 PM at the Church of Christ with Wise Funeral Home directing.
In Jerusalem a string of Jewish terrorist incidents sparked UN Palestine Commission censure as a flagrant violation of peace appeals. Four British Army personnel were killed and others wounded in Tel Aviv and Jaffa, with gunfire from a moving car at a Jaffa police station signaling a broader flare of violence.
Card of thanks to express gratitude for kindness and sympathy. Mr and Mrs C B Hodges and Family along with Mr and Mrs T M Hodges extend appreciation for support during their loss.
Individual members of the UN investigating commission called them an insult to it and denounced them as gangsterism. The remark reflects tensions over the probe and accusations of unlawful acts.
The Army transport St. Albans Victory was struck amidships by the Danish motor vessel Bolivia in dense fog near the Nantucket lightship early today. Those aboard abandoned ship and took to lifeboats.
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