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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1936
Page
1
The Spanish government says insurgents were repelled in Madrid and claims strategic success in the Bay of Biscay area. Britain would strongly deplore foreign intervention as tensions mount in the broader leftist rightist clash.
Associated Press reports Spanish government armies advance on two fronts toward Burgos as Madrid claims capture of a hospital clinic in the university area. France and Britain consider mediation while London notes possible German forces near Seville. France seeks Democratic Nations support amid war debts and a tripartite alignment.
County officials announce a new WPA road project from Fairlie to Ladonia via Highway 11. Crews will start Tuesday with about 100 workers, building 27 miles of rock gravel road to weather through winter.
In Kinston North Carolina on November 30 a mouse frightened Amos Hawkins causing him and nearby women to jump into the river as temperatures hovered around 30 degrees. Hawkins attempted to shake off the creature before diving in and escaping.
Springfield Missouri dispatch reports Norman W Anderson 19 was rejected for army enlistment as officers deemed him unfit to outfit at 6 feet 1 inch tall. Sergeant Lest Bennett remarked he is still growing and could not be inducted.
Sixty nations participate in the International Labour Organization session in Geneva. The assembly gathers to discuss labor standards and global workforce issues.
Captain Louis Potvin of the grain freighter reached port and reported his vessel and crew are safe after a five day voyage through ice choked St Mary's River and Lake Superior. J F Durston headed southward after relaying the update from Sault Ste Marie.
Canadian officials announce approval of a regional plan linked to the St Lawrence Seaway project. A Mussolini statement notes Italy’s stance as it pledges maximum commitment to its imperial ambitions.
Vice President Garner returns to Washington amid speakership debates as Congressman Sam Rayburn moves to lead the House. Oconnor Rankin and Meade oppose Rayburn, with others weighing entry. Garner may influence tax policy and revenue reform discussions before Congress convenes.
Bonham Chamber of Commerce Christmas Committee begins work on a December 11 parade with Santa Claus and candy for children. A December 18 musical program on the square features the Home Demonstration Club Women Choral Club and the High School Band. New lighting across the square will use multicolored strands, and prizes will honor best decorated residences. The effort requires about 150 dollars to cover expenses.
Arrangements for a 5000 foot test well on Horton farm near Bonham are made. Witcher store area on Gober road, 5 miles from the city, will host Witen er-Scarborough No. 1 with 4000 acres blocked. Drilling to start soon using a 122 derrick and two 90 hp boilers.
The Justice Department told a hearing on flood control and irrigation work for the Brazos and Lower Colorado rivers that Texas project work was postponed to January. Seven Texas utility companies received an injunction from unrelated work.
The Volga is identified as the longest river in Europe, extending through multiple regions and serving as a major geographical reference. This designation highlights its prominence in European topography and regional history.
Temperature trend shows a 24 hour high near 47 and low around 40 with light rainfall totaling .02 inch. East Texas sees occasional rain, while West Texas remains cloudy with showers in the north and east and a colder night in the Panhandle.
The New York Quetellong market shows January opening at 11.91 and closing at 1394. Munday reports a close at 11.86.
Whitewright hosts over 200 Grayson County church representatives for a county Baptist Workers’ Conference on Tuesday December 1. Rev. Ross Smith of Bonham will speak, with Mrs. G B Bradshaw leading devotion and Rev J A Ellis reporting on the convention.
The state department released an executive order by President Roosevelt barring marriages of American and diplomatic and consular officers to foreigners without explicit secretary of state approval. He warned that amid current world affairs any trend toward such marriages would be viewed with concern.
Vice President Garner said he would actively support Representative Rayburn of Texas for floor leader of the next House. He declared Rayburn is best equipped for the race and spoke in Washington on December 1.
About 30 000 Tulsa city and county children return to school after a four week vacation caused by an infantile paralysis outbreak. School fumigation and medical checks reassure parents. Nearly 80 cases and seven deaths were reported in the outbreak.
A Texas Bergla species spotted near Stillwater Oklahoma may be new to the state. Experts caution the find requires verification before classifying it as a new Oklahoma record.
President Roosevelt stated there is no possibility of the United States joining the League of Nations during a Buenos Aires press briefing. He added that the inter-American conference holds the decision on proposing a western hemisphere league.
July stands as the sole month in Mongolia where temperatures rise above freezing, marking a clear climatic exception in the yearly cycle.
The passage identifies two main soil erosion kinds: wind-driven and water-driven. It contrasts their mechanisms and effects, noting that wind erodes topsoil through abrasion while water washes away soil particles and creates rills and gullies.
President Roosevelt cancels a motor tour of Buenos Aires suburbs after the death of his personal guard August Gemerich from a heart attack. He proceeds with the Inter-American peace conference opening, urging Western republics to stand together to prevent war abroad.
The eastern United States faced a severe cold wave that halted fresh water shipping and hindered firefighting efforts. Temperatures fell below freezing east of the Rockies, bringing general hardship and disruption.
Curacao is identified as part of the Dutch West Indies in the island group. The note places Curacao within the colonial regional framework of the Dutch possessions in the Caribbean.
A lighthearted Will Rogers tale comments on American tourists in England. The anecdote uses humorous misreadings and playful contrasts to poke gentle fun at cultural quirks and travel misadventures.
An American recounts a Welsh English MP guiding them through Parliament while noting MPs receive only a token four pounds a year for their service. The party jokes the guide is seeking a tip, prompting an exit from the visit.
A Rockefeller Center New York book fair attracted 35 000 spectators in its opening week, highlighting strong public interest in literary events amid city culture.
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