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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1947
Page
6
In Bonham a patrolman reportedly flashed humor when a motorist, unable to drop a coin in a meter, received a penny from the officer to satisfy the fare. The incident occurred as the driver searched pockets for a penny or nickel. A classified ad selling large clean cotton rags also appears.
Sherman Bearcats surge in the second quarter overturning a three point Bonham lead to win 45-29 in District 5-AA. Robert Williams tallies 19 points on nine field goals and a free throw while Joe Denton leads Bonham with 11 points as Sherman builds a 21-13 halftime advantage.
Sherman B Team held off a late surge by Bonham to win 18-16 in the third quarter. Tyler led scorers with 1 point, Williams added five for Sherman, while F. Kavanatagh scored four and Crockett added one for Bonham.
WINDOM spl Negro basketball teams from Money Grove and Ledonia clash in Windom high school gym Friday in a double header for the 1947 Match of Dimes drive. No admission charge, free will offering collected during both games.
Funeral services for Ellen T. Mayo 72 longtime Ladonia resident were held at her daughter's home where she died Burial followed in Ladonia cemetery Born in Arkansas she belonged to a Baptist church Surviving are son Grover Mayo Ladonia daughters D Denton Washington and Mac Erwin Ladonia three grandchildren and two great grandchildren
The Bontex Cleaners announce an all weather drive to its place of business signaling a substantial improvement. The notice mentions projects at Pirum Rey Buoi with emphasis on access and modernization.
Bailey Bulldogs win 45-20 in 42-B district play led by Traylor 15 and Mankin 12 while Cummings 10. Savoy edged Gober 26-21, Windom beat Ector 30-22, Randolph upset Trenton 26-25, Bailey Queens trailed Dodd City 24-29 in late, Call fouled out.
Commander William T Zink will visit Paris for three days starting Jan 27 to enlist men in the inactive Naval Reserve who cannot travel to Dallas for papers. A Navy recruiter will be in Bonham at the post office each Tuesday 8 to 8:45 am. Open to veterans and non veterans aged 17 18 5 to 40, with chances to advance to a commission while on inactive duty.
A former Russian official who publicly condemned Moscow and its camps won assurance from the U S State Department that U S authorities will not force his return. Washington rejected Russia’s extradition request, noting no extradition treaty exists with Russia. The expatriate is Kari Alekseev, formerly a Soviet trade mission member in Mexico.
Paris Texas January 22 The Paris Wildcats defeated Denison 33 to 28 for their first win of the year landing in District 5-AA action. Trank Woen Faris Sieh led scoring with 12 points followed by Gu Newman and others. both sides committed fouls and the game featured rough play with five players fouled.
Bonham Chapter No 852, Order of the Eastern Star, will hold a special initiation meeting Thursday at 8 pm in the Masonic Hall. Visitors welcome. Mrs Anna Mor-
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