First Centennial Prize for Most Attractive Rural Home Awarded
The district committee confirmed the prize for three attractive rural homes. First place went to Mrs W D Martin, widow, between Honey Grove and Ladonia, praised for beauty and convenience with electric appliances. Second to Mr and Mrs Walter McGee of Dodd City, known along Highway 5 for artful arrangements. Third to Mr and Mrs Bishop of Ladonia, on the highway from Howes Grove to Ladonia, noted for beauty.
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W. D. Martin
W O Martin
Honey Grove
Ladonin
Martin
Walter MecCiee
Dodd City
Dodd
Bishop
Ladonia
Howes Grove
Grayson County Jail Contractors Face Blame For Escape
Jury and judge comment on escape from Grayson County Jail as contractor firms Morgan and Sor and others deny fault. Officials probe ceiling vent, ventilation system, and cement footing while architects defend humane design despite prisoners escaping through a ceiling vent.
Mrs Palmore Leads Washington Women At Weet Event
Mrs John Palmore presided at a Washington gathering of Texas and national women officials during a Western conference week. Attendees included state residents John Palmore of Ravenna and Miss J D Space of Houston with district vice presidents and other officers. festivities featured Texas songs and a breakfast for senators and congressmen.
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John Palmore
Washington
Washington DC
Lexas
Uugeth
Texas
Ray
Ana
Houston
Pa'roore
Auced
Decor
Mr Garner
M. Salue
Maico
Pield
Bonnan
Minnie Eliriege
Hip Agers
Fannan County
Ravenna
H. D Culs
Soil-Building Payments Outlined Across Southern States
Announcement details the soil-building payment program under a 192K Agricultural Conservation plan. It lists rates for seeding legumes, green manures, lime, and fertilizer, site requirements, and eligibility, with regional variations and time frames from 1936. Farmers are urged to consult county agents for full details.
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Woth
East Central
Jay
Kenorky
Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Leinwarth
Staten
Mittees
Rai
J. Bo Hutson
Sail-Con
Yasgee
Kentucky
Teinnessee
North Carolin Pi
Taro
Rostinr
Crop Conditions In De Fannin Generally Are Very Promising
Bonham reports indicate improving crops with tasseling corn and promising yields for cotton and oats. No insect activity observed as harvests begin, hay crops large and baled, and overall county conditions better than in the past two to three years.
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Bonham
Waits Preaches at First Christian Church Sunday
Dr. E. M. Waits, president of Texas Christian University, will preach at the First Christian Church Sunday morning at 10:50. He is described as one of the state’s able ministers, and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend the service. Subscribe now for the Daily Favorite.
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FM. Waits
Texas Christianm University
First Christian Church
Jie
Texas Flags Should Fly From Every Bonham Business
The local discussion on proper flag display cites American Legion members advising white bar at the top and white star on two points. Merchants are urged to buy and display Texas flags to show Bonham's celebration of its anniversary.
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Texas
Jack Shepard
American Legion
Gabes Blake
Bonham
Saunders Drug Store Show Window Promotes Texas Centennial
In keeping with the Centennial spirit Saunders Drug Store displays Texas flags buttons stickers cards and other novelties in its window to celebrate the Centennial. The display aims to stimulate enthusiasm for the big show opening in Dallas today and encourages subscriptions to the Daily Favorite.
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Saunders Drug Store
Texas
Dallas
Black Legion Suspected Figures Face Court Investigation
Investigations target Ray Markland and McRae Wryne County officials over suspected Black Legion ties. Markland, former Highland Park mayor and Clyde Markland's brother, allegedly participated in initiations. McRae disclosed unconfirmed information about initiations, while suspension actions were taken today.
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Associated Press
Dfeiroit, Jr
Ray Markland
Duncarz, McRae Wryne County
Black Legion
Markland
Highland Park
Clyde Markland
Jame Chenots
McCrae
Eskridge Murder Trial Testimony on Threats to Life
Defense witnesses in a Houston murder trial testified that Faas Eskridge spoke of threats to his life shortly before police chief Ed OReilly was shot in Orange. The defense argues Eskridge was temporarily insane and believed his life was in danger at the time of the slaying.
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Associated Press
Houston
Faas Eskridge
Ed Oreifly
Orange
Skriagge
Summer School Classes Open at Batley Ingl ish School
Summer classes meet daily from seven to twelve noon at Batley English School. Principal Miss Alma Kinkead urges all pupils seeking summer work to enroll by next Monday to avoid lost study time. Small classes enable individual instruction and make up work or strengthening courses possible. Enrollment cannot extend past the start of next week.
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Batley Ingish School
Alma Kinkead
Alll
Plans for 3 farmer relief sweep Parliament
Paris reports Premier Leon Blum presented a new plan to Parliament to meet labor demands, revive industry, and relieve farmers. He also announced a policy shift toward collective security. Blum removed Jean Tannery as governor of the Bank of France amid new strikes across sectors including coal, steel, chemistry, and power in Rouen area.
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Associated Press
Paris
Premiier
Leon Blum
Jlabor
Europe
Jean Tannery
Bank of France
Rouen
Blum
Four Generations Celebrate 67th Birthday in Ladonia
The Swearagin family marked the sixty seventh birthday of R. D. Swearagin with a June 2 birthday dinner at his daughter Mrs B I Minor's home in Ladonia. Attendees included all children and several grandchildren across four generations. The couple’s forthcoming June 21 anniversary is noted, and Mr Swearingin, though retired since July 1, 1935, remains active in a cleaning and tailoring business with his son Albert in Ladonia.
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R. D. Swearagin
J. A. Kelly
Swearingin
Ladonia
Ladanta
Albert
Ladonia News
Vandenburg of Michigan Declines Vice Presidential Bid
Senator Vandenburg of Michigan announced he would not accept the Republican nomination for vice president. He said he could be of greater service in active Senate work than on its silent rost run and would be an innocent bystander at Cleveland. He discouraged speculation about a presidential bid.
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Associated Press
Washington
Vandenburg
Michigan
Senate
Cleveland
Stop Landon Coalition Shapes Cleveland Political Scene
The Cleveland News reports a Stop Landon Coalition forming amid factions seeking a unifying candidate. The effort aims to unite varied groups behind a single contender in a Cleveland election race.
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Associated~ Press
Cleveland
Cleveland News
London
Rosetius
Weather report for East and West Texas
Temperature for 24 hours ending at 7 a m shows a high of 83 and a low of 61. East Texas expected partly cloudy tonight and Sunday. West Texas forecast not fully legible due to OCR gaps but indicates unsettled conditions.
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Maxi
East Texas
Texas Centennial Opens Gates at Noon in Dallas
The Texas Centennial Exposition opened at noon with a 21 million dollar grounds program as Secretary Daniel Roper delivered a welcome shared by telegraph radio and cable. Governor Allred introduced Roper who addressed a globe encircling audience and welcomed visitors to celebrate Texas centennial in 1936.
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Texas Centennial
All World
Dallas
Mmimerce Daniel Roper
Allred
Thest of
Texas
Tornadic Winds Rip Oklahoma and Kansas Cause Deaths and Damage
Tornadic winds with rain ice and lightning killed six people and injured many in scattered areas across Oklahoma and Kansas. The day brought heavy property damage and widespread power outages as storms swept through Oklahoma City and beyond.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Kansas
Thousands Pay Tribute In Nashvilles Wake
Thousands gathered in Nashville to honor Joseph W Evyins whose political rise led to the house speakership. A freak wind damaged Burbank Oklahoma, killing a watchman, while floods and storms in four rivers caused widespread havoc with bridges out and crop damage.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Joseph W Evyins
House
Burbank
Oklahoma
Marshal Wood
Wreck Claim S Life of Wilson Keyes in Highway Crash
The report from Ladonia Texas notes Wilson Keyes died in a head on collision on the highway near Goober’s Glenn California while seriously injuring ES McLaughlin. A telegram from Austin states rabies was found in a dog after it bit several people and animals prompting vaccination calls and a warning for residents to report bites.
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Keyes
Jocal
Nan
Goober’ Glen
Calfornia
McLaughlin
G. I Walters
Ladonia
Austin
Walter Dug
Ladonta
Ladonia News
Bonham Golfers Travel to Durant for Return Tournament
Bonham golfers will travel to Durant on Sunday for a return tournament. Participants include John F Henderson Frances Steger Roy Gauss Mike Boggess Dr Biggers L C Biggers L F Massey Jr Bob White Reid Spivy Jr A G McRae Charles Hussell Martin Hatsell Joe Hrdlhicka Henry Cunningham and Bas Gibson. Read the Dail favorite.
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Durant
Dick Sound
John F Henderson
Frances Steger
Roy Gauss
Mike Boggess
Dr. Biggers
L. C Biggers
L F. Massey
Bob White Reid Spivy
Jr A G McRae
Charles Hussell
Martin Hatsell
Joe Hrdlhicka
Henry Cunningham
Bas Gibson
Pharmacy Ad Promises Prompt Courteous Prescription Service
A vintage ad touts a drugstore’s attentive service with specialists in prescriptions. It emphasizes prompt, courteous care and urges customers to ask their doctor about the offered medicines and patented drugs.
Bonham Poultry Firm Sells. New Manager Arrives
Arch McCullough announces the sale of the Bonham Poultry and Egg Co to R. Stacks and Pleassot family, with Mr Stacks set to assume control Monday. McCullough remains linked to local business interests as the transition proceeds.
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Arch McCullough
Bonham Poultry & Rage Co
Arch MccCullough
Bonham Poultry Egg Company
R. Stacks
Pleassot
Mississippi farm pests report limited boll weevil activity
State officials in Mississippi report boll weevils are not yet numerous in the Delta north-central area including Holmes and Leake counties. Lice were cited as causing some damage on farms while no worms or significant hopper activity have been found.
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Pew Welvill
State College
Miss
Mississippi
Holmes Leake
Louwisi
Texas
A. Y Morefied
Grashoppers Threaten Cotton Fields in Oklahoma
Grashoppers in Stillwater Oklahoma are damaging cotton by feeding along edges of rows injuring plants. Reports indicate hopper damage in several counties with no widespread boil vegetation loss observed.
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Oklahoma
Stillwater
Okla
C Stay County
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