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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1932
Page
3
Archer City June 6 A game warden raided a fishing party at Lake Ichia. John Young of Holliday was brought to County Court to pay a 96 fine. Four other men fled the shore as Young’s lines tangled, the warden hauling the seine and his prisoner ashore. A five pound catfish was in the net.
Notice to public from McKelva Mattress Factory Bonham Texas warning about another local shop named Bonham Matt Factory not responsible for their work. They guarantee all their mattress renovating rug cleaning and furniture upholstering services with 24 years in Bonham.
Sherman, Texas June 6 C B Randell announces Democratic bid for Congress in the Fourth District including Grayson Col lin Fannin Hunt and Rains counties He has filed with Grayson Democratic chairman Randell a former congressman seeks replacement of Sam Rayburn Bonham incumbent seeking reelection
County Commissioners Court, after a week of duties as a Board of Equalization, reduced 1932 real estate values for taxation by ten percent from 1931 renditions. Some 1500 renditions were reviewed. none were raised. Railroads and factories and properties with major post 1921 improvements are excluded. The court also ordered consolidation of Providence 41, Woods 42, and Badley 51 school districts after voter approval.
A group of senior and intermediate Christian Endeavorers met at Cottage Bend on Sunday evening June 5. The program led by H. M. Christian included opening discussion, song service by Fred Boatner with Mrs. Tittsworth, reading by Lena Mae McClure, and a talk titled Chris, the answer to all your needs by Pred Boatner. Mr Dorough organized a society in the Cottage Bend church with officers elected: President Katherine Cox, Ist vice president Mrs. Wendell Newell, 2nd vice president Mrs. Renfro, secretary Christine Newell, Social Committee Lillian Cox and others. Dorourh expressed confidence in success due to strong interest.
At 3 45 pm 292 votes had been polled with no disclosure of the tally due to legal restrictions. Apathy marked the band tax vote as supporters and opponents showed weak turnout, and each side would bear responsibility only if their side loses.
Miami authorities report Henry W. Fisher a 77 year old author of many books including works claiming to reveal private lives of European monarchs fell from a tenth floor hotel window. Notes left indicate his intention to kill himself. One executor asked for burial in a pauper’s grave without pomp.
Preston Hogue advertises hair set and dry services for 25 cents at the corner of E Third and Elm, Minnesota. Local notice presents a small business offering in a period advertisement style.
Miss Cora J. Phillips returns from Fort Worth for summer, Frances Ware back from Dallas, and multiple visits unfold as Bells, Sherman, Port Worth, and Arkadelphia residents drop in. Diners include Teach ers College bound Allie Lipscomb, Howard Bridge, and families of Lanius, Halsell, Blocker Ware, Massey, Corey, and Johnson. The piece notes students graduating with honors, trips to Abilene, and travels to Denison, Wichita Falls, Hugo.
A historical note traces business downturns beginning in 1857 with 12 months of low mood followed by 1869 with 8 months, 1873 with 30 months, 1684 with 22 months, 1803 with 25 months, 1903 with 25 months, 1907 with 12 months, 1914 with 8 months, and 1921 with 14 months. It argues that those who rose to wealth leveraged the insight that acts during collective depressions yield advantage, a principle still valid today for industrial leaders seeking forward-looking efficiency and organizational gains.
Greenville businessman Jess Morris announces candidacy for Congress from the Fourth Texas District serving Hunt Col tin Grayson Fannin and Rains counties. A Hunt County native and longtime Greenville Printing Co. manager he chairs the city Democratic executive committee and holds church leadership roles in Wesley Methodist. His platform favors economy through strict salary cuts and eliminating nonessential government boards and jobs.
A man struggles with constipation and illness, reducing his chances in a competitive day. The fragment hints at the need for vigor to endure a full schedule of tasks and pressures, emphasizing stamina and resilience as key factors for success.
George W. Grimes 84 longtime Fannin County resident died Tuesday at his Leonard home after moving from a farm in 1904. He was a Baptist deacon active in the community and left a large family including sons, daughters, forty one grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral set for Tuesday at First Baptist Church Leonard with burial in Leonard Cemetery.
Mrs. Joe Clendenen of McKinney has bought the millinery business of Mrs. Virginia Johnson on the north side of the square and now runs the shop. She is from one of McKinney’s leading families, and Bonham welcomes her to the city.
Mrs Bland Smith and her son Nunnelee Mrs Ben Halse and Mrs Blanche Evans left for Fort Worth to attend the Texas Missionary Convention of the Christian church A number of other congregation members will join later Rev Holder and family departed yesterday afternoon He will be among the principal speakers at today’s meeting at the convention.
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