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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1937
Page
3
Fire of undetermined origin broke out in Dobson & Co number 2 store yesterday evening just after seven. Bonham Fire boys prevented total loss as stock worth 20 000 to 30 000 was damaged by fire and water plus heavy smoke.
The Senior Board of the First Christian Church hosted the Junior Board for a picnic supper at State Park yesterday evening with thirty four members. An informal program followed including welcomes, chairmen remarks, and talks on youth services by C. H. Van Zandt Dick Saunders Jr O M Weaver Clovis Brakebill and W O Harmon before dismissal by Judge Cunningham.
Four people died and five were injured in a two car crash near Kansas City. The deceased were Mrs. Katherine Redding 32, Catherine Valentine 20, Jack K Bockting 22, and Joe P Menusse. All were residents of Kansas City.
Hard rains in the east and west threaten further floods in the northwest Texas Panhandle where about $100 damage has already occurred. Thirty six passengers on no train remain marooned by the Rita Blanca creek near the New Mexico border.
In Hutchinson Kas a dog known for meeting trains near the dining car earns scraps from stewards. Steward Marcelus Smith notes the dog has appeared for four months, drawing tales along the line about its routine.
Washington June 2 The objection by Maury Maverick of Texas was blocked from immediate consideration of creation house senate committee to investigate tax evasion. The senate considered a relief bill after the house passage last midnight.
San Antonio Texas endured a record setting wet spell with nearly seven inches of rain over 51 hours. Authorities estimated damage up to 15000 dollars though flood risk was deemed low. Local residents assessed roadways and homes for impact amid cleanup efforts.
Six inmates attempt an escape from the Durrington farm, guards shoot their way out. Two convicts are killed, three recaptured, and one escapes. Names and counties referenced include Tarant, Brazoria, and Harris. The incident notes a 5 year residence naturalization rule amid scattered details.
Sherman Texas June 1 1937 Gray County reports the first wheat of the season 454 bushels grown by John Bradley on ten acres at County Avenue. The crop yielded 38 bushels per acre with unusually high quality but moisture limited it from grading No 1. Wheat sold for 103 dollars a bushel including a premium for the 1937 sale at Fant Malling Company.
Associated Press reports Amelia Earhart landed at Camipito Venezuela at 1018 AM after departing San Juan Puerto Rico. She will rest overnight and continue the world flight toward Paramaribo Dutch Guiana the next day.
Roosevelt message calls widespread tax evasion and avoidance. Senate approves a joint congressional committee of 12 to investigate and report back by February 1 1938. Harrison of the Senate Finance Committee proposes immediate action.
Rev Jesse P Jato led a rural reunion at Triams Methodist Church with 102 family members present and 140 to 150 expected overall. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Dor Tle Lulo and Heydts P Luton of Dallas and Chas HB Futon of Den son. The gathering recalled local history tied to Texas and Oklahoma migration.
The first car of onions has been loaded for the Pratesn territory. General Troveineen W. Glym Pal reports Week A as average crop with 16 expected. Acreage stands at a steady level and farmers hope for favorable yields with hands ready for harvest.
New York quotations show Octotai wenen at 1215 and close 1270. Tuesday’s range listed 124.
Mayfield readers report a family tale about a ten year old outlaw tomcat that killed a chicken then returned to attack a cow and dog. The cat was shot multiple times, knocked unconscious, and finally killed after a lengthy pursuit near Mayfield. Mrs Wyatt lives two miles northwest of Mayfield.
Williamson residents protest loss of frontage space once provided freely by a lumber firm to the county for community use. They allege the area was easy to access and now they face restricted access and rising costs. A detective described prints and a damaged old hotel following a recent wreck near the city.
An Associated Press report states Rev R A Jardine, a Labour preacher in North England, will wed the Duke of Windsor and Wallis in a ceremony tomorrow at a parish church. The plan involves cooperation between the Church of England and local clergy.
Carthage wedding unites three pairs of siblings as brides and grooms. The ceremony links the Zete and Kloster families with Jo Dorn and companions among the wedding party. The event ends with a honeymoon and shared celebration.
Reported start of test drilling operations on the Joiner project. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate initial drilling activity and project naming.
The item notes Justice Van Devanter retires today and plans a rural farming life. The report mentions national politics and weather outlook with scattered clouds and showers across Texas and the Northwest, with variable conditions expected.
Italian warships blocked Spanish ports to Soviet supply ships as Mussolini prepared a naval display for von Blomberg. Britain’s Eden sought non intervention reform while Britain discussed joint naval action to protect patrols. Roosevelt convened a state department meeting on Europe.
The Republic Steel Corporation pressed ahead with operations as strife raged. One striker died and a dozen were hurt in clashes in Chicago and Little Falls while authorities and police remained on alert. Edsel Ford faced a federal probe with unfair labor practices charges filed by Nevins and the NLRB in Detroit.
The pardon board refused clemency for Dwixnt Beard a convicted slave sentenced to death for an attempted escape from Huntsville using a pistol made of BUAD. The governor rejected a clemency petition, leaving Beard to face execution.
Four sets of twins were noted among Bonham school students this week, an unusual event for local classrooms. Eleanor and Fitzsbeth Doss, daughters of Frank and Mrs Doss, were in the high school graduating class, with other twin pairs associated with Adams and Keely families in nearby Batley and Bethenaom calerec high school listings.
Special to Daily Favorite from Nodd City June 1 describes a remarkable commencement with Rev Sansom of Bonham as speaker. Highlights include inspiring messages and standout singing by the high school girls, plus home certificates awarded for high grades and punctuality by Principal Earl Garner and teachers Mia Melton and Miss Dorrough.
Report from ROSWHIS N M on June 2 describes extensive flood damage in Roswell. Dwellings ruined, deaths tallied, and property losses exceed a million dollars as waters recede, leaving a grim scene in the city.
Sunday May 80 1937 memorial service held by Calvary Baptist Church on South Fifth Street in Bonham. Congregation gathered for the observance.
A flood disaster in Texas strands a train after a bridge collapses. The wreck blocks rail lines near Port Worth and Denver, with injuries feared and long delays reported. Local authorities mobilize workers to clear debris and restore service as residents brace for continued bad weather. Names of affected communities and individuals are listed among the scattered accounts from witnesses and officials.
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