Christmas Parade and Lights Discussed at C of C Meeting
The Benham Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting with a smaller attendance. The group approved funding for Christmas decorations on courthouse grounds costing about 70 dollars, with electricity covered by the city. A parade plan was outlined, with floats invited from merchants and a 2000 foot route.
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Benham
Batley
Bean
Jess Magouirk
Clark Benton
Pete Hassell
Greenville
Bonham
Magouirk
Herbert Buron
White Way
A. G. McRae
J. O. Tate
District Court Room
Tate
Reading
Kraft-Phenix Cheese Corporation
Man Arrested in West Texas Wanted Here For Car Theft
Deputy Sheriff Wayman Johnson went to Dimmitt West Texas to arrest Charles Hanse charged with stealing W L Tadlock s car last spring The vehicle was left in front of the Safeway building Tadlock spotted a man entering the car pursued unsuccessfully The car was found damaged near Whitewright Hanse was arrested a few days ago The Austin bulletin system mailing wanted notices led to the arrest via Dimmitt County officials
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Wayman Johnson
Dimmitt
West Texas
Charles Hanse
W. L. Tadlock
Tadlock
Safeway
Mr. Tavarock
Sheriff's Department
Whitewright
Hanse
Austin
Dimmitt County
Allred Receives Final Texas Relief Funds
Allred received 1,464,876 dollars as the final allotment from the federal relief administration to Texas. State director Adam Johnson said the time funds will cover relief is unclear. The state maintains reserve funds to continue aid for unemployables through March using state money and there is about two million dollars in reserve. In addition to the federal grant, 400,000 dollars of other federal funds are available.
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McDougal
WPA
Bailey
Bonham
H. A. Glass
Glass
James Carmichael
Richard Morgan
Associated Press
Auetin
Allred
Texas
Feder i Relief Administration
Adam Johnson
John Wallace
Board Contrau
Two Dead and Two Hurt In Grayson County
Sherman reports four traffic crash victims with two fatalities and two serious injuries. W M Hutcheson died at Denison City Hospital after being struck crossing a highway in South Denison. his wife was critically hurt. I W Lynn, about 50, died in a Sherman hospital from a truck collision. George Althoff, 9, suffered a fractured skull after being struck by a truck near his Sherman home while en route to school.
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Sherman
Grayson County
W M. Hutcheson
Denison City Hospital
South Denison
I. W. Lynn
George Althoff
Hauptmann Fight Sparks Governor Denial and Debate
New York and New Jersey newspapers report a heated exchange over Bruno Hauptmann's guilt. Gov claims no position on guilt while scholars and commentators accuse politics or justice motives driving the denial and discussion.
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Associated Press
New York
de York
Cotton Market From New York Quotations
The report shows March opened at 141 and closed at 11.41 with cotton price movements in New York market. The data reflects early trading levels and closing quotes for the period.
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New York
Pacific Vail Plane Leaves California for Manila Route
A Pan Am Airways flight from California to Manila is described as the second Pacific air link under construction. The article notes a mail ship completing a mail flight between the United States and the Philippines and outlines a tentative schedule via Wake Island and Guam with stops toward Manila.
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Almeda
Calif
Philinptre Chipper
Pan- Ammein Airway
Af Leitlasvacifie
Muanilia
United States
Manilla
Bitter British Sentiment Against Jap Naval Program
London reports authoritative sources say an international naval conference will seek Japan’s total tonnage demands. Delegates request Japan present a detailed statement of its fleet figures at the meeting. Britain reaffirms opposition to naval equality with Japan.
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Associated Press
London
International Naval Conference
Japan
Kid Cann Held After Shooting of Minn Stormy Petrel
Assoc iated Press report from Minneapolis says Kid Cann is held after a shooting that killed or wounded a political figure linked to Minnesota politics. The incident occurred as Walter Leggett, editor and critic of Floyd Olson, was shot while his wife and child drove away. Blumenfeld submitted statements to authorities.
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Minn
Presa
Minneapolis
Tlonis
Edius
Walter
Ieggett the Bitte
Gever
Floyd Olson
Ora Pet
Minnesota
Politic
Blumenfeld
Pat Ee
Marriage Changes Name On Aid Checks In Topeka
A Topeka Negro woman, formerly signing as X on her mother's aid checks, explained she had married since the last visit, resulting in a name change that county clerk Ernest L. Newman protested.
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Topeka
Ernest L. Newman
FCC weighs overhaul of broadcasting structure plan
The Federal Communications Commission reviews a proposed broad restructuring of the broadcasting framework. The plan aims to reorganize licensing, spectrum use, and station rules to streamline operations and adapt to evolving technologies.
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FCC
Peace Proposals Make Headway In War Britain Resumes Talks
Official French circles report progress toward peace talks between Mussolini and Selassie with Britain announcing resumed negotiations. The note hints Eden may resign as parliament shows revolt while discussions continue without a fixed date.
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Eden
Mussolini and Selassie
Britain
France
Mussolini
Selassie
Ethiopia
London
Baldwin
Leiue
Fannin County Apple Trees Show Unusual Crops In ’35
In Mr. Les Inglish's yard two apple trees produced unusual multiple crops with blooms and formed fruit in each set. A crab apple yielded three bloom sets while a 9 June early variety formed fruit from two sets. Other notes mention rare crop sets and atypical fruiting patterns.
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Fannin County
Les Inglish
Special election called for Jan 11 to fill Texas House seat
Gov Allred issued a call for a special election in Fannin county to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Representative W. W. Fitzwater. The election date is set for January 11.
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Associated Press
Austin
Allred
Fannin County
House of Representatives
W. W. Fitzwater
Guerilla War Expands Manchukuo Territory Today
AP reports guerrilla actions expanding Manchukuo territory as Chinese sources describe an invading force using tanks and aircraft. Kampf detachments were engaged near Kuvuan area, with ongoing battles and territorial gains claimed.
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Manchukuo
Peiping
Thea
Chahdi Pulte
Kuvuan
Oa Adi
Kaled
Oia Machukuo
Death by Own Action Discovered In Local Incident
A man around ten years old was found critically injured in Saranac Lake New York after an apparent self harm attempt. Rescue teams report the youth was involved near a street corner and later succumbed to injuries. Police advise caution as investigators review the scene for details.
Weather Forecast Snapshot From Lena and Surrounding Area
A terse weather note covers Lena and nearby regions predicting a west to northwest wind, cooler temperatures, and light rain chances on Wednesday. Stronger gusts possible near coastal lines, with temperatures dipping by nightfall.
Bonham Furniture Company Holiday Store Praises
Shoppers praise Bonham Furniture Company for a full Christmas display of affordable items. Charlie and Henry remark on reasonable prices, leather hassocks, and a range of fine gifts while enjoying warm seating by the fire and radio.
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Charlie
Pfo
Bonham
Henry
Menry
Bonham Turniture Company
Special Meeting For Dairy Farmers Monday Evening
A district court room gathering December 16 at 7 p m aims to form a Fannin County Cow Testing Association. County Agent J Young urges dairy farmers to attend to learn how testing will reveal profitable herds with low cost expert guidance. Organized under Extension Service A and M College Phenix Cheese and Vocational teachers will co sponsor.
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Fannin County
J. Young
Monde Dererber
Gaarvmien
Neetine
M C
Ratte Phenix Cheese Corperisa
Paton
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H. A. McDougal
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Texas & Pacific Railyway Company
Oklahoma Highway Commission
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Em State Bank
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Edward J. Kelly
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Wash
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Herbert Jackson
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Vail
California
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