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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
4
A string of short notices reports illnesses and recoveries including Mrs Bland Smith with a severe cold and Deputy Sheriff Raleigh Abernathy improving from typhoid fever. Others mention hospital stays, travel to Abilene, visits from Dallas, and a church appointment by Rev Pat Henry.
A Georgia delegation will travel to Philadelphia to support President Roosevelt at the Democratic National Convention. The decision was made at a White House conference with President Roosevelt Senators Russell and George Judge Archibald Lovett and Marion Allen acting as campaign manager. The element notes that Georgia will be represented loyally regardless of Eugene Talmadge’s tactics.
Boston report says a paternal kiss may have transmitted spinal meningitis to 12 year old Marguerite Baver, daughter of Police Sergeant Henry J. Bailey, whose immunity did not guard against carrying the germs. Bailey had recently arrested a drunkenness suspect, then died. doctors believe he passed the germs to his daughter, matching the incubation period.
In Huntsville Texas a habeas corpus action defenses 150 lost state laws will test their legality. T J Copeland a convict seeks freedom arguing laws were never enacted. Judge S W Dean plans to hear the case as district attorney Max Rogers prosecutes and Willam McCraw may assist.
Washington February 2 The administration warns WPA workers and foremen that loafing on the job will meet suspension or dismissal. Harry S Hopkins says a small fraction of workers hinder project efficiency and the penalties apply to both regular staff and supervisors who fail to enforce the standard attitude.
Fruit expert Matt Pratt reports that the cold has not damaged the crop as buds remain dormant. Warmer weather is needed to swell buds, and a fresh norther is expected to Texas this afternoon, delaying any growth.
Mrs Zaremah Mae Taylor and R Newman of Brandon wed at East Dallas Christian Church Saturday at 5 p m. Dr TN D Wells officiated with Mr and Mrs W B Batley Peters of Dallas as attendants. Mrs Taylor, daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Clutter of Bonham, is well known locally. Mr Newman is a Brandon businessman and they will reside there.
Rev B F Milam performed two marriage ceremonies at his home on North Center. The first at 6 30 PM joined Miss Rosella Corzine of Ravenna and James Dillard England of Route 1 Ector. The second at 9 PM united Thelma Rodgers and Thomas G Ward who live at 3 P and were joined by friends wishing them happiness.
An effort is reported to revive windmills in Fae land while similar projects are being re-established in the nation, with a hookup described in the Rochester Times-Union.
An armament salesman overlooked a chance to cut travel by locating headquarters in Geneva, as reported by the Indianapolis News. The item notes a missed strategic relocation that would have reduced travel.
A transport plan from Paris to New York outlines a 48 hour timeline with gas involvement as the key mechanism. Details remain fragmentary but indicate a scheduled sequence of events and potential risk factors across the route.
Mrs Lockett a returned Baptist missionary spoke on Western Africa under British protection noting goodwill toward the gospel and efforts to civilize through schools and churches England helps curb cannibalism and she tours the South for the Baptist 100000 Club to raise funds for the Foreign Mission Board debt relief.
J B Birdwell manager of Bonham Drug Company says Bonham and Palace Drug Stores are moving into the Fargrove building on the square with a large second story space for doctors. The move is a tremendous undertaking with many carpenters and painters at work. openings are planned in the next few days.
In a confession cited by police, Bert Redmanovs recalls robbing about 103 houses last July in Kansas City. He notes that number covers roughly half of his total break ins and says he has forgotten the rest.
The Bondi Chapter elected Kenneth Jobbs and Ed Barnett as delegates and Millard Martin and Truman Atkins as alternates to the Area Convention in Arlington Texas on February 8. Two delegates from each Vocational Agriculture department in the North Texas Area will attend along with arena officers. The program includes the Lone Star Farmer Banquet in Fort Worth and events at the Fat Stock Show.
We the members and friends of Bethlehem Baptist church extend our thanks for the four night school of cookery conducted in our church. Sponsored by the Southern News Paper Features and Texas Power & Light Co, with thanks to Brannon Jewelry Co for its awards and radio service. Signed Johnson, Clerk. Rev D. L Trammell, pastor. An adult person is one who has stopped growing at both ends and started in the middle.
Mrs. H M Christian left Bonham yesterday to join her husband in Durant Oklahoma where Mr Christian has been named assistant manager of the Duke and Ayers Store This promotion marks a notable advancement for the young man and Bonham offers best wishes for their future success.
Mr and Mrs Frank H Smith of Greenville announce the birth of a son named Joe Rae born Sunday night in Greenville. The couple formerly lived in Bonham.
Mr and Mrs Harry Saomon welcomed a daughter named Janet born last week at Allen Memorial Hospital. The new mother and baby will return home on West 7th today.
Mrs John Smith died at her home in South Bonham at 11:15 Sunday night. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock with burial at Willow Wid Cemetery. Further details will appear in Tuesday's paper.
Gonzales Texas February 1 twelve wild turkey hens have been placed on the Charlie Wells ranch in Gonzales County by the State Game Commission to restock the season. Gobbler will be added with the hens as soon as the trapping season opens.
A man identified as William Buz 65 was killed at a grade crossing when his auto was struck by a train. The incident occurred on the site with witnesses noting prior similar accidents and a lawyer objecting in the proceedings. The report comes from the Minneapolis Star.
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