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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
4
The article notes 116 graduates at Denton this week. It cites national education costs at $3,200,000,000 for last year and discusses various figures including unemployment estimates and political candidacy rumors. It also covers local weather disruption in Chickasha and multiple Dallas crime notes.
A local notice reminds residents that the band tax election is scheduled for Tuesday June seven. Citizens are urged to vote, as participation determines whose voice counts in the outcome.
Amid talk and plans, many individuals recognize what to do but fail to act on it. The gap between knowledge and practice shows in missed steps and unfinished tasks across multiple groups.
Sheriff deputies report several arrests of truck drivers charged with overloads. Texas law bans loads over 7000 pounds and recent U S Supreme Court ruling upholds the rule. Some defendants paid fines around 14 dollars while two cases are contested. trucks were weighed on city scales.
On May 8 the Childress city council ordered half the white way lights off to cut expenses. West Texas Utilities Co was notified to switch off all residence lights except one at each church. Alleys and business district lights were reduced to every other block, aiming at about 2500 dollars saved yearly.
Montreal North Carolina report says the Presbyterian General Assembly reduced the general budget by more than one million dollars and rejected affiance with the Federal Council of Churches. Delegates head home after hearing Dr William Crowe, 10 year old moderator from St Louis, reaffirming the reverend admonition against church meddling in politics and the prohibition question.
At a Woman's Auxiliary meeting in Bonham the group unanimously urged the city commission to start a weed cutting campaign immediately to prevent a pest outbreak. They call for property owners to clear vacant lots near the square or for the city to do the work, stressing urgency amid rains and hot weather.
Virgil Smith, about 20, pleaded guilty in Judge C. A. Pappen's criminal district court to robbing W. J. Crozier at a Dallas barbecue stand. He took $7 at gunpoint and was sentenced to 10 years in Star prison.
In San Angelo on June 1 the body of Mrs Dallas Haynes was found east of the city after she was swept to her death while attempting to wade ashore from a stalled car in the North Concho River. Her husband, who tried to help, was buried here yesterday a mile downstream.
East Texas remains cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms likely this evening. West Texas should be fair in the west and partly cloudy in the east with a chance of showers in the extreme southeast tonight.
Criminal charges against Albert B. Fall Harry Sinclair and Edward L. Doheny were dismissed in the District of Columbia Supreme Court on June 2. The dismissal was requested by government prosecutor Atlee Pomerene and ends all charges related to the Harding era scandal.
In Big Spring on June 2 Clinton Hair, 230, tried to rob the First National Bank of Stanton, twenty miles away, but shot himself as officers closed in after a ten mile chase. Assistant Cashier Lewis said the safe could not be opened due to the time lock and Hair fled.
Gregory Hatcher former state treasurer filed today on the Democratic ballot as a candidate for railroad commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Pat Neff in Dallas.
Enid Wilson defeated Scotland's Clem Montgomery 7 and 6 in the 36 hole final to retain the British women's golf championship. The win confirms Wilson as the reigning champion at Sainton, England, on June 2.
R H Hud Gates of South Third Street died this morning after a long illness. The Favorite was not informed of the death before press time and funeral arrangements are not yet finalized pending word from relatives at a distance.
Washington June 2 The senate and house conferees began adjusting differences over the billion dollar revenue bill behind closed doors. No progress details will be released until a definite conclusion is reached. Senator Watson of Indiana said the talks were a general discussion of the bill.
John R. Spivey vocational agriculture teacher at the high school has returned from Austin with an extra unit of affiliation in Vocational Agriculture, bringing his total to four units. J B. Rutland praised the work done, noting boys gain training convertible to practical skill for farm work.
State and defense testimony ended in the murder trial of Edna Berry aged 26 charged with shooting Helen Lamar aged 19 last June. The defendant contends the shooting was accidental.
Berlin June 2 President von Hindenburg personally administered the oath of office to Chancellor Franz von Papen and the cabinet today.
Frank Butts of Ector was brought here last night and operated on for a strangulated hernia. His condition today is very good, according to the statement of Dr J. E Nevill.
Fred Rogers a former Bonham resident and district attorney sues the American Publishing Company which runs the Austin Daily American and the Austin Statesman and state auditor Moore Lynn for 50000 damages. He alleges an interview about his mandamus case defamed him and prompted the libel suit filed in Fannin County District Court.
Denton Texas shows a roughly $10 000 reduction in the coming year budget under the new budgeting law. Total municipal expenses stand around $253 500 with salary cuts near $8 000 and other minor reductions just over $2 000.
Newkirk Oklahoma June 1 a pistol was removed from Harry Kelso a prisoner awaiting trial for robbery with firearms of a Blackwell grocer after he returned to his cell two trusted prisoners saw him switch the weapon and alerted Jailer C A Holland Kelso accused of the April hold up of Henry Bariundosti in a Blackwell store and attempting further crimes
Washington June 2 Secretaries Hurley and Mills told congressional committees that the big public works expenditures would yield limited jobs Mills warned that bonds to fund the projects would undermine fiscal policy Hurley said rivers and harbors work was largely mechanical and would employ about 63 442 men
Veterans converge on Washington to demand in person payment of the soldier bonus. About 1,500 are in the capital with hundreds more expected, sparking concerns over meals. Texans plan a Dallas march, while a Texas and Pacific train carries riders despite refusals to eject. General Glassford warns Congress must fund feeding. without money evacuation looms after a small fund runs dry.
In Lowell Arkansas on June 2 a collision between a Frisco passenger train and a gasoline truck at a crossing killed J. W. Thomas a fireman from Ft. Smith and Cecil Allen 22 the truck driver while engineer Moore from Monellé Missouri was seriously burned. The truck exploded upon impact.
Oil scouts gathered in Conroe as a wildcat test six miles east showed a crude flow estimated between 500 and 3000 barrels. It followed another paying oil show in the area within ten days. J R Preeman rode into town atop a sedan, declaring the gusher, as children paraded behind.
Texarkana Texas June 1 C R Lawson 33 operator of the government radio station died today of injuries from a car crash south of Texarkana late yesterday. The accident occurred when Lawson tried to pass another car. He formerly lived in Fort Worth.
A Methodist church program on family life featured a prize for Mrs. J. G. Brandon as mother of the largest family group and a book for her son. Rev T W Huffstutier delivered a strong sermon on Christian home training. Edith and Mary Hanna McClure performed a duet. Day services earlier drew steady interest among old and young parishioners, with Rev J F Blackburn’s message on Enosh walked with God for the young peoples service.
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