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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1936
Page
2
Brahan city council in regular session approves washing the square each Saturday night for Sunday visitors and adopts a water rate cut starting June about half the prior charge. Lighting system discussion prompts bids and new stop lights for the business area to reduce auto hazards.
The Garden Club promotes aggressive weed cutting and trash removal on vacant lots to beautify Bonham for Centennial visitors. Property owners face fines up to 100 dollars for failure to cut weeds after three days notice, with ordinances requiring maintenance of sidewalks and street fronts.
Dr Titus H Harris of Galveston testified he believed the preacher Rev Edgar Eskridge was insane when he killed Orange police chief Ed Orissly last year. Harris spoke June 9 in Houston after a long hypothetical question as defense lawyers plan to rest against other medical experts testimony.
A fragment recounts Will Rogers recalling a student at a Kate Sas college waiting at a boarding house. It notes Rogers was stronger in Greek than in other studies and reflects his characteristic humor.
A boardinghouse scene ends in confusion as a trainee waiter serves "ostrich eggs" broken into a tall cup with screws and trinkets by mistake. The guest coughs and refuses the oddly mixed dish while a colleague defends the prank as harmless humor.
The Santa Fe Railway issued a $1400 check to Mr Curry Broadfoot, a former section hand at the Santa Fe Delta, who worked from 1902 until leaving without collecting his final paycheck. After Broadfoot filed, the railroad reviewed records and sent the overdue payment. Mr Curry expressed thanks for receiving the money.
Lyon Gray Lumber Company of Dallas marks its 60th anniversary as Texas celebrates its 1000th birthday. Hawley, vice president, notes the firm was founded in 1876 during the U.S. Centennial era and has focused its activities in North and Central Texas, serving local communities.
A bomb thrown by an unidentified man exploded near Jaffa Gate in a produce market today injuring seventeen people. The incident occurred in Jerusalem and authorities are investigating the attack.
Dorothy Blumenshine, fourteen, who had been the subject of a widespread nine day search, was located in Chicago. She had traveled from Washington with the impulse to go to work, according to her father Dr Emil Bluemenshine, a veterinarian.
Unclear OCR fragment notes convicts captured near a state line as authorities press on with a manhunt for ring leaders. Mentions William Tanne and February 16 with disjointed phrases from a late 19th century transcript.
Paris June 9 reports say Sodan and communists clashed near a valence mision factory as workers strike. A dozer was seen and a scuffle followed amid confusion and warnings of violence across the area.
In Fort Worth on a Monday afternoon two Louisiana visitors joined Verita Lenora Leslie in a curbside bridge game. They borrowed a parking space, dropped a nickel for forty minutes, and set up a bridge table while a police officer watched, approving the improvised setup.
The First Methodist Church is preparing to celebrate its 92nd anniversary with a program led by committee members including Roberts and Mrs T J Humphres. The event includes entertainment, reception, and refreshments with many named participants. Austin note: Omville S Carpenter warns that state employees face dismissal for political activity.
Six men are charged with black legion night riding and assault related to the abduction and confinement of steel worker Reber Penlan. The case, tied to associates press DETP JIT coverage, involves multiple alleged acts of intimidation and kidnapping.
Washington reports a lively contest for the House speakership as candidates Rankin Rayburn Woodrum Mead Byland McCormack and Crosser discuss strategies. Rankin signals a petition plan to force a caucus while Bankhead’s elevation remains a trigger for a wide but orderly race. Acting Leader North Carolina’s Taylor is cited as a satisfactory interim option.
Jim Cameron of Bonham Ice Cream Company announces a new price hike to 23 cents per pound for sour cream marking a second rise in days. He cites strong receipts and growing Meadow-Kist sales, noting farmers can profit from cream and milk with proper farm feed and cow care.
Police report a June raid on the Laham Jewelry Company in Wichita Kansas. Robbers beat the proprietor with a revolver, stealing around $12000 in gems and cash before escaping.
The page notes private funeral services for E H R Green in Roundhill New York and highlights Green’s railroad leadership and Texas Republican ties. Arlington records report the funeral of 16 year old Mildred Henderson with classmates as pallbearers. Dallas reports the death of E J Prusa, a parking station attendant, struck by a freight train near a Cleveland origin station.
The Republican national convention opened in Cleveland with a listless session focused on organizational tasks as committees prepare to take on broader duties later.
Nearly 100 persons join the Red River flood control and power dam survey near Denison as field teams grow to seven and total staff nears 380. Captain Rhodes says hires will accelerate with air photo contracts, while Durant Oklahoma and Gainesvill to Shreveport operations broaden the project footprint.
Cleveland June 9 Landon supporters chose Langworthy of Kansas City as head of the relations committee to draft the platform after negotiations with former Senator John Thomas of Idaho. The selection follows internal talks aimed at unifying the campaign team.
The Health Department announced that 10 Texas cities achieved the 90 percent milk sanitation standard for both pasteurized and raw milk ratings and were added to the honor roll. Ballinger Bryan Canyon City Commerce Crockett Kerrville San Angelo Sequoyah Wichita Falls were admitted, joining a February group including Abilene Amarillo Austin Big Spring Brenham Corsicana Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Gainesville Houston Jacksonville Laredo Livingston Lubbock San Antonio Sherman Texarkana Tyler Valencia and Waco.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a competitive examination to fill the postmaster position at Honey Grove Texas. Applications may be obtained at the Honey Grove post office or from the Civil Service Commission in Washington, D.C. Applicants must live within the vacancy’s delivery area for one year before the closing date, June 26, 1938. Subscribe now for the Daily Favorita.
Cleveland June 8 George W Snyder Utah national committee member urges the Republican Party at its national convention to adopt the 1938 Democratic platforms and carry them out. He complains there was a good platform wasted and calls for a strong bi metal stance alongside adopting the Democratic platform.
Mrs Maude Saunders aged 60 hanged herself from a clothesline after tying her clothing to the line. She fell from a window ledge onto a running board of a passing car and sustained a broken leg and skull fracture. she was hospitalized.
Nebraska reports heavy rain hail and strong winds disrupting lines and wrecking trees and damaging crops across the state Lincoln June 9 weather event impacts farming and communication lines across communities and regions in a brief rural area record
The Chamber of Commerce regular meeting is postponed to next Tuesday night due to the Garden Club benefit at the American Units eve fling. Charles Hassell, president, will chair the meeting. In Giatesville Texas on Monday around 12 30 pm Ernest Parmer found his son Burn Farmer hanged at the parage. Burney had been in poor health and was recently offered a good Washington position.
Weather forecast notes thundershowers in the north today and tomorrow for East Texas with northwest movement. Highs near 92 expected, with warm, humid conditions in the Panhandle and western areas. Generally fair tonight and Wednesday across the region with variable winds.
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