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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1932
Page
4
Clarence Baker and Miss Laura Ellen Hancock, R A Jackson and Miss Juanita Blankenship, and L Gray and Miss Nell Morris are recorded as receiving marriage licenses.
Two Black residents mortally wounded in Talapoosa County violence last week died in Montgomery on Tuesday, bringing the death toll to three from the unrest.
Washington reports that through December 23 and the eleventh week of operation Regional Agricultural Credit Corporations have disbursed 19,800,932 dollars in loans to 5,786 farmers and stockmen.
M. C. Spivy & Co advertises a two day clearance sale with special pricing to liquidate entire lots. Friday and Saturday promotions emphasize quick turnover of stock.
Dallas report notes a two day malaria microscopy short course at Baylor Medical College December 27 28 led by Dr C P Coogle malariologist of the Texas Malaria Control Unit. The unit trains teachers and educates school children while conducting a broader five point malaria control program nationwide from Longview headquarters in the East Texas Chamber of Commerce building.
A Train 92 crowd last night shows higher passenger volume with the last coach and smoking compartment full. Townspeople note added cars may be needed while fares drop from 80 to 96 cents and then to 45 cents, sparking debate over prosperity versus poverty.
W L Tadlock travels to Dallas and many locals report illnesses and visits. Mrs J M Broyles recovers from flu. Roy Owens of Randolph State Bank visited Bonham. Rev J G Varner left for Bridgeport to preach a funeral. Several names from Stamford Sherman Houston Amarillo and Cape Girardeau appear with travel and health updates.
A large audience enjoyed The Christmas King by Frea B Holton performed by the Music Club of Bonham at First Christian Church. Under Miss Sallie Joe Carlton's direction with Mrs H A Cunningham on organ, the program featured solos duets and quartets, ended with a benediction by Rev T L Huffstitler and proceeds for United Charities of Bonham.
Washington official William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, estimates 10,908,000 unemployed in the country. He warns about the possibility that 1,000,000 workers could lose their jobs in the coming months.
Karl Totollar, laid off from a construction camp, entered the office of Major S. O. Haver, the employing agent, and shot him to death before killing himself. The incident ends a tragic line at the work site.
Galvanized corrugated roofing per square priced at 63.80 dollars. Supplier listed Higginbotham Steger Co with page reference 355-6.
After a practice for the Little Theatre play The Tinker at the Texas Theatre, the Baker-Loy Cafe hosted the Little Theatre cast and board for a run supper. Toasts praised leadership, the Texas Theatre attributions, and community support, with plans for continued publicity and ticket sales.
Advertises big closeout savings on entire stock with pricing cards in store. The message notes two day window ending Saturday and lists M. C. Spivy & Co as the seller.
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