29 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1936
Page
1
Leatherwood, Gorge and Hutch announce 24 hour full service at their station. Free tube testing advertised, featuring the new Philco Tube Analyzer at Brannon's, 2016t C 3.
Partial OCR text mentions sale items including roses and nursery plants, boxes, and baby chicks with various brand and farm names. Also notes an oil field reference in Texas and a contact line for a nursery in Texas.
The Columbus edition reports late President Taft supporters opposing Borah with 52 delegates chosen for the new convention. State committee picks Charles Frederickson of Coshocton as presidential candidate, with Robert Litt of Cincinnati as second choice. Borah backers announce a slate headed by John S Knight with second choice pledges to Frank E. Gannett.
The Texas A&M rifle team posts a strong season with multiple dual victories and top marks. Major Raymon Orr leads the squad as they claim success across several competitions at College Station.
Death notice from Bryan reports E J Fountain aged about 68 died last night at his home after a period of poor health. He visited Lanham often and had many friends there. Survived by two sons F J Fountain of Houston and Minon of Bryan and two grandchildren B E J 3rd of Houston and Rosemar of Bryan. Funeral arrangements pending. A second note mentions a small child of Frank Carter dying of spinal meningitis in Kilgore and remains sent to Bonham for interment.
Famous soprano Ameli Galli Curci was slightly injured in a Thursday automobile accident in Los Angeles. Her husband Homer Seimmerel suffered similar injuries. both officials reported bruised right eyes and back strains after their car collided with another vehicle near Hollywood. Police identified driver Samuel brit as the other party. details remain unclear.
The Bonham CCC Camp 194 staff to receive new administrative restructuring. The recreation hall is enlarged with plans for a porch in spring and summer. Dr E Silverthorn moves to Paris as camp physician supervising hospitalization from Sub District No 1 OCC D. Robert B Wolford joins from Paris Camp with extensive medical background and veteran status.
Ford's Edison Institute tests show soybean oil can replace oils in enamels paints and glues. Soybean fiber aids pressed board and buttons. Ford envisions farm co ops owning processing machines to boost prices and employment as soybean products expand.
Austin reports warrants mailed to depositories totaling $8 per capita applied toward the current apportionment of $17.50. State Superintendent LA Woods announced the update on Thursday, noting the $2 per capita warrants bring the cumulative distribution to date.
College Station Texas February 28 The Aggies and Texas Christian University Horned Frogs clash Saturday night in a key Southwest Conference battle that could decide the cellar standings. Both teams have split their games with major wins. TCU beat Southern Methodist 23 2 3 in the opener while A&M defeated the Frogs 26 19 later.
Miss Jewell Davis and J C Shulee were married at Rev B Milam’s residence in Corinth Thursday night. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Milam of Melatin. The couple earn the good wishes of their many friends as they begin life together in Corinth.
Eldon King age 22 of Baldwin Kansas pleaded guilty to second degree murder for setting a December fire that killed his wife's mother and a grandmother. Judge Hugh Means sentenced him to 60 years in the state penitentiary and he was moved to Lansing to begin serving the term amid reported Baldwin mob pressure.
A large barn near Trenton on Mrs Mag Hull farm, a mile southwest of town, was burned Wednesday morning at about 4. Barry avarn, at his home, managed to save all livestock except one pig. The barn and contents including feed, harness, tools were a total loss with no insurance.
Children at Bond! home economics class received cookies ice cream and small toothpaste tubes plus balloons from Saunders Drug Store and a classmate. The event brought happiness to the kids as part of a banner day. The North Fannin County District Singing Convention is set for Havenne First Methodist Church next Sunday at 2 pm inviting all singers. The note ends with reflections on conscience and a mountain climbing attempt by Hugh Rutledge aiming for Everest.
An Oklahoma City incident details a massive operation described as the most extensive attack by state agencies, with significant casualties and disruption attributed to a force involved in crowd control and enforcement actions.
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