08 Aug 1938
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1938
Page
1
The Agriculture Department projects a 1938 cotton crop of 11,988,000 bales, the smallest since 1935, based on August 1 conditions at 78 percent normal. Last year's output was a record 18,947,000 bales with an average yield of 266.9 pounds. Harvest acreage is estimated at 26,347,000.
Two new clashes on the Mancheukuoan Siberian border widen the gulf between Japan and the Soviet Union. Observers say the dispute remains unresolved and the Russian temper appears to be growing shorter.
The Dan Berra Maru reported reaching Douglas Reef and finding no trace of the Hawaii Cliper. Government orders keep search efforts in the area due to limited supplies. Meanwhile Soviet and Japanese forces clash at Suifenho and Changkufeng hill with continued aerial bombing and mounting casualties at Canton.
Pittsburgh news notes violin repairer Joseph A Hunger bought a battered violin for 1.50 with two bows and a case. A grimy label inside read Franz Antoni Stoff Feufeman 1810 and Hunger lists the instrument for 2500 while a musical house says it would fetch 125 to 150. He bets he can’t lose more than 0.50.
A compact line notes a German phrase seven out of ten have vision Neues. The item presents a curious proverb or statistic without further context. The readable text emphasizes a ratio and a term Neues likely indicating novelty or a publication tag.
The National Emergency Council will release a survey of economic conditions in the South on Wednesday, a day before President Roosevelt's Georgia addresses. The report reportedly covers sixteen points from vital statistics to absentee industrial ownership as part of efforts to win Southern support for New Deal policies. The President's Georgia trip includes stops in Pensacola and Athens with a rural electrification dedication in Barnesdale.
The Bronx zoo spent twenty two thousand four hundred seventeen dollars on acquisitions in 1937. The purchase covered diverse animal species and supported ongoing exhibits and research programs.
Washington report says Uncle Sam aims to improve fishing by restocking streams but scientists warn water quality and minerals affect fish survival. Biologists note manganese absence and selenium poisoning from soils can kill fish, while hatcheries waste part of the $5,000,000 yearly restocking bill.
Mrs. J. F. Berryhill returned Sunday from Fort Smith Arkansas where she joined a reunion of her four sisters and one brother. Attendees included Mrs. Margaret Andrew Adams of Lubbock Texas and others from Hugo Oklahoma Honey Grove and Wort Smith Arkansas with relatives from Sweetwater Texas and nearby areas.
Governor Chandler admitted defeat as Barkley widened his lead in the Democratic senatorial primary. He sent a congratulatory telegram, pledged active support, and said he had no excuses or regrets. Barkley’s victory boosts administration hopes for tomorrow’s primaries with Roosevelt loyalists backing the slate. Nebraska votes tomorrow.
Fannin County Board of Education moves pupils from one district to another with Supt. Burkett in attendance. The transfer process involves many teachers and trustees as about 11,000 students in the county are reassigned, a considerable task.
Revival services began Sunday with Rev J E Fender preaching. Rev Van Arsdale of North Dallas Baptist Church will preach twice daily this week at 10 AM and 8 PM. The general public is invited to attend.
Cumberland Maryland Miss Marion Underwood Swayne and John Joseph Hilliary were married by proxy with Marcus Reinhard acting for the groom. The bride will sail to Caracas for a second ceremony, due to Venezuelan law requiring 48 days of residence for foreigners before marriage.
A strong wind in Mattoon Illinois caused damage to a 37 car Illinois Central freight train. Ten middle cars were lifted off the rails and hurled along the right of way while front and rear cars remained untouched.
North and west Texas mostly fair tonight and Tuesday. The south region will be partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday.
A Will Rogers anecdote portrays a busybody reformer chasing a cigarette smoking boy. The boy retorts by asking for the reformer's husband’s name and address so he can inform him about her approaching a stranger, highlighting wit and social satire.
Texas University dean T A Taylor argued that the recent Colorado flood might have been avoided if Buchanan Lake gates and Colorado dam systems had been operated properly. He told Austin reporters that the flood could have been mitigated by timely dam closures and better engineering oversight.
Glenn Mitchell FSA supervisor of Fannin county led a Bonham delegation at a week long Texas FSA and Rehab staff meeting at A and M College. Hundreds from across the state discussed tenant farmer programs and loan activity. About 250 loans have been made in Fannin county with over half of tenant farmers now using milk cows to stay cash positive.
A Church of Christ meeting is held nightly in the district court room with evangelist Jesse A Maddox of Bridgeport Texas delivering sermons at 8 o'clock Each evening topics cover My Spirit Will Not Always Strive With Man What Does it Mean Gods Law of Conversion Rightly Handling Gods Word The Sermon that Converted More Than 2000 A Man who Never Joined the Church Sunday service at 11 am Seven Times One Evening services continue with a public invitation to attend
The First Christian Church in Vernon hosts evangelistic services led by Rev. WV Harmon. The event begins yesterday afternoon and runs for a week with nightly sermons. Attendees include notable figures such as Archie Henderson and John Kenfield of the University of North Carolina.
Texarkana police report two escapees Homer King and John Barish were arrested last night in a car believed stolen from Taylor after fleeing the central prison farm at Sugarland Friday.
A Grinnell centenarian visited Des Moines with his grandchildren on a hot Sunday. He climbed 387 steps to the State Capitol dome while the grandchildren sought brief rest periods in the 90 degree heat, reflecting his resolve to live life to the fullest.
The Favorite reports G R Jarnigan of Dallas seeks term information on the grave of N L Jarnigan buried in Owens Chapel Cemetery near Bonham in May 1908. He requests help by writing to the Dallas address provided.
Miss Jeanne Sparger daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sparger of Dodd City enrolls in the Chillicothe Business College Aug 5 to study graphic and commercial setting. She is accompanied by her parents and Mrs Evi Prikhet and daughter Mary Fel of Hoston.
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