T. and P. Gives $100 to Maintain Memorial Park in Bonham
Women in Bonham have beautified city parks, including Memorial Park by the old graveyard near the T. and P. depot. A. J. Chester, superintendent of the Texas and Pacific R R, provides $100 for upkeep and donates park land to the Park Association. The railroad men are praised for their character.
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Pace
Memorial Park
A. J. Chester
Railroad Company
T He Park Association
Texas & Pacific R. A. Co
Hoover appoints Roy St. Lewis as assistant AG in charge of admiralty
President Hoover announced the appointment of Roy St. Lewis of Oklahoma as assistant United States attorney general. He will oversee admiralty and war risk insurance matters and related subjects as the federal official in charge.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Roy St. Lewis
Oklahoma
United States
Prominent Brooklyn Doctor Found Slain in Home
New York June 2 Dr George Edward Deeley a prominent specialist was found slain in his fashionable Brooklyn home today His head was crushed with a mahogany bedpost or ball torn from a bed end The homicide occurred in his residence and police began investigations to identify a suspect and motive
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Associated Press
New York
George Edward Deeley
Brooklyn
Probation Suit To Be Tried Next Week
Assistant Attorney General Fred Upchurch announced the first suit to join the Railroad Commission’s last Texas proration orders would be heard next week in Austin.
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Associated Press
Austin
Fred Upchurch
Railroad Commission
Texas
Gard
Agricultural Department to Grant $20000 Next Year
Washington June 2 The Associated Press reports a conference between the president and Secretary Hyde reveals the Agricultural Department expects to allocate $20000 in the next fiscal year for unspecified programs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hyde
Agricultural Department
Cadet L J Conway Fatally Crashes Near Galveston
Associated Press report from Galveston says L. J. Conway air corps cadet of Brooks Field San Antonio was probably fatally injured when his plane crashed at low altitude during a cross country solo flight near Galveston. He was on a cross country solo flight from Brooks Field.
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Associated’ Press
Galveston
L. J. Conway
Air Corps
Brooks Field
San Antonio
Here
Methodist Revival Brings Fraser Singers and Renewed Faith
Reinforcements arrive at the Methodist revival as Ir and Mrs Fraser lead music with Mrs Fraser at the piano and Miss Williams on the organ. The service features a Fraser duet and a vocal hymn "Jesus Takes Even Me" as bonds of friendship with Mr Green and the Presbyterian Church are renewed. Pastor Mays urges personal invitations and stresses devotion, while W. R. Holder prays for the revival's success. Early morning service draws good attendance in Bonham.
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R. G. Fraser
Mr. Fraser
Mrs. Fraser
Miss Williams
Christ
Mr. May
Bonham
Paul
Mr. Mays
Road East of City: Grand Sweet Long Before Very Long
The Favorite watches the Bois d Arc area as road and bridge work advances east of the city. A nine foot high camp path through the bottom is planned with a 400 foot long bridge over the creek. Concrete will cover hills and extend to a new hard surfaced route east of Bonham, a marvel to past generations.
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Bois d'Arc
Bonham
Disapproval of Birth Control Propaganda in General Assembly
Pittsburgs June 2 The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the United States today refused to withdraw from the Federal Council of Churches and upheld liberal pronouncements. Cardinal Pietro Caspari, papal secretary, signed the Lateran treaty of 1929, with talk of Italian Vatican negotiations. Bryan Texas May 30 Citizens seek injunction to halt highway work on Route 6 as court sustains demurrer. injunction denied.
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General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church of
Juan
Pietro, Caspari
Oday
Bryan
Texa Ma
Commissioner Court
State Highway Commission
W. C Davis
Davis
Bush Leigh
Totorney Car
A & M College Cadets to Get Commissions
College Station May 29 Commissions and certificates of eligibility for commissions in the United States Army Officer Reserve Corps were to be formally presented to 204 A and M College students, members of this year's graduating class, tomorrow afternoon.
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College Station
Officers Reserve Corps
United States Army
A & M. College
Correction sought on Mrs Williamson death details
Relatives of Mrs Bessie Williamson dispute AP coverage of her death in Big Spring and request printing of a corrected version. They recount that Leslie Williamson went to I R Harris home to defend Mrs Williamson’s sister during a scuffle over a pistol, leading to Mrs Williamson’s death and Harris being investigated for murder.
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Bessie Williamson
Big Spring
Associated Press
Bonham Daly
I R. Harris
Leslie Williamson
Bessie Allen Wilamson
Fanninounty
Harris Home
Harris
Mrs Williamson
Williamson
Mr Williamson
Lee Williamson
Bessie Willamson
I. R. Harris
Lee A. Williamson
Ector Invites All Comers Bring On Your Ball Teams
Ector invites all comers to form ball teams under manager Cecil Davis as support funds rise. A local booster fund reached 200 dollars to equip the squad, and Berry’s county contenders show early promise with several even games and strong participation. ACF and Duce efforts are noted as improving teamwork.
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ECTOR
Cecil Davis
Berry
Banks to Close in Bonham for Jefferson Davis Birthday
The banks of Bonham will be closed tomorrow June 3 in observance of the birthday of Jefferson Davis, former president of the Confederacy.
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Bonham
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
Missing New Mexico ranchman feared detained after Denton trip
Roy Lee, 29, cattleman from Lovington New Mexico, vanished after leaving for Denton to attend CIA closing exercises. Fort Worth and Denton officers search with Sheriff Cockrell directing. A message to his wife claimed he would join her in Bonham, but authorities fear he could be detained by unknown parties. He drove a coupe with Texas plate 06 0419.
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Roy Lee
Lovington
N. M
Denton
Abilene
Cockrell
Comanche
Bonham
John Bevan
Lee
Texas
Mr Bevans
Dento
Revival At Church Of Christ Draws Large Crowd
A large crowd gathered at the Church of Christ lawn for a revival led by Evangelist MacMillinan. The Thursday event featured a talk on An Unpaid Debt and gratitude to God through honest service, drawing several hundred attendees who appreciated the sermon. Brother McMillian was away briefly, and Brother Marvey Scott led the morning service with three confessions. Tonight at 8 o clock Evangelist McMillian will discuss the Rise of Denominationalism and invites all to attend.
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Church of Christ
McMillian
Marvey Scott
Church of Christ of Sherman
Wheat Deal Moves 14 Million Bushels to Peg Prices
Minneapolis reports 14,000,000 bushels bought by Farmers National Grain Corp for the Federal Farm Board. The $10,000,000 purchase aims to peg prices as government grain stabilization ends this month. 8,000,000 bushels in Twin Cities and 6,000,000 in Duluth Superior elevators.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Farmers’ National Grain Corporation
Federal Farm Board
United States
Farm Board
Twin Cities
Duluth
Superior
Statue of Davis First Monument Attracts Crowds in Hall Barn
The federal government accepted the Jefferson Davis statue today. The work honored a Confederate States leader from Mississippi. Each state may place ten statues, and the exhibit drew large crowds at Hall Barn, Washington.
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Davis
Hall Barn
Washington
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States
Pace
United States Presbyterians Withdraw From Federal Council
The United States Presbyterian Church votes to leave the Federal Council of Churches. Genral Assembly Presbytian Church discussion occurred at Montreat with Southern branch noting the move after assembling on the First Monday. The action follows internal organization debates and reflects a broader realignment within the denomination.
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Montreat
Genral Assembly Presbytan Church
United State Southern Branch
Oday
Federa Ce
Old Confeds Deny That 1931 Reunion Will Be Last Held
In Montgomery Alabama General Harry Rene Lee adjutant general of the United Confederate Veterans denies the 1931 reunion will be the last muster of the army of the South. He told a Nashville reporter the next reunion would be in Washington. Veterans arrive for the forty first reunion as 40 000 visitors are expected with attendance estimates from 20000 upward.
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Montgomery
Ala
Harry Rene Lee
The
United Confederate Veterans
Army of the South
Lee
Nashville
Tenn
Mes
Washington
General Parole Granted to Richards
Governor Ross Erling granted general parole to Ben C. Richards of Dallas for forgery. The release, dated June 19, 1980, follows his sentence of two to three years. Richards’ wife died in a car accident earlier.
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Associated Press
Austin
Ross Serling
Parden Ben C. Richards
Dallas
Kct
Former District Judge Shot. Wife Held for Murder
In Msonvi List Texas on June 11 a former district judge was shot and killed at his home after an attack by his wife who was taken into custody on murder charges. The stabbing and gunfire occurred during a weekend incident, with authorities indicating the judge was killed by a pistol assault.
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Msonvilist
Texas
Ca ' Ifaro
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