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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1935
Page
7
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Salt Lake City June 10. The death penalty will be demanded for the George Weyerhaeuser kidnappers. Harmon M Whaley 24 and his wife 19 were to be arraigned. they and William Mahan are named as principals. An alleged confession by Whaley and his wife to federal agents implicates all three in the plot. Authorities pursue Mahan in Montana after he fled yesterday from an automobile.
Texas farmers have received about $90.77 million from the Agricultural Adjustment Administration through May 1 in two years, averaging nearly $180 per farmer. Cotton dominates, with Lamb County leading among Texas counties in AAA gains. Dallas area accounts for a large share.
Temperature for 24 hours ending at 7 am today shows a max of 89 and a min of 59. East Texas expects showers on the West coast and in the southwest tonight and Tuesday. West Texas expects showers in the southeast tonight and Tuesday.
Washington June 10 The old 4 per cent interest rate is restored for PWA loans to states and communities under the 4 billion dollar work program. Secretary Ickes announced the change to attract private capital for expenditures not donated by the federal government. The president authorized continuing grants only where local funds or private borrowing cover the rest.
The Fannin County Singing Convention gathered Sunday at First Baptist Church with visitors from across the county and surrounding areas. Quartets and duets joined general congregational singing as a prolonged program concluded with a committee chosen to pick next meeting site.
A shouting crowd of prairie state republicans opened a West Pocket national convention in Springfield Illinois. Ten states sent delegates and heard a battle cry to preserve the constitution as Former Governor Frank O Lawdon and Harrison E Shangler Iowa national committeeman attacked the Roosevelt administration.
Congressional inquiry into a House approved NRA extension resolution proceeds as the Senate Finance Committee weighs procedures. Chairman Williams discusses antitrust law restoration but no move is made to bring the measure to a vote.
J Edgar Hoover says FBI agents identified 1609 11th street Spokane Washington as a hideout for nine year old George Weyerhaeuser the Tacoma boy kidnapped in a high profile case. Daily ad urged readers to view a classified notice.
Denton June 9 By invitation Mrs A D Mathis supervises senior student teaching at North Texas State Teachers College this summer. She is a 1934 B S graduate and has studied at Austin College East Texas State Teachers and Abilene Christian College. The Federal Land Bank loan rates are cut to 3 1 2 percent for one year and 4 percent for two years beginning July 1 1935 and July 1 1936 respectively. other terms and loans remain per Farm Credit Act of 1935. The article notes large loan activity since 1933 and outlines benefits for young farmers and tenants seeking ownership.
Peiping June 10 officials said they were optimistic a peaceful settlement would end the present crisis. Doihara reportedly abandoned plans to advance into North China. Hyin Chin ordered dismantling of secret societies deemed harmful to China foreign powers. Chinese forces evacating North China per Japanese demands.
The Post Office Department elevated 830 postmasters and raised 85 offices from second to first class. Cities named include Big Spring DeRio and Lutkin. Also noted: 1,500 businessmen call for a two year renewal of NRA.
Alico June 10. H L Morrisse 40 an official court reporter died from pistol wounds while seated in the Catholic church yesterday. His estranged wife was charged in connection with the death and ruled upon today.
Archer City dairyman T Burkett reports terracing 30 acres saved soil and grazing land. A February freeze killed oats sown for grazing. spring oats were replanted but cows cannot graze, threatening oat harvest. Agricultural agent notes pasture shortfall despite terracing.
Amos Bo ing, 45, of Trini, was charged with murder in connection with the death of his son-in-law, shot with a shotgun. The county prosecutor said the victim’s sister reported details as the investigation continued.
Fort Worth reports multiple grant applications including $250 000 for a negro hospital project in Galveston and $150 000 for a San Diego project as well as $54 545 for an elementary school at Point Isabel. Other filings list $175 000 for an independent district in Nentor and $34 000 for Bonham waterworks. Bids open June 28 for an irrigation canal project and Jefferson county courthouse bids reached $138 480.
A Bonham Sunday evening service at the First Baptist Church was led by its young members including Cameron Harris who announced and read scripture. Miss Bess Saunders performed a violin solo with accompaniment by Mr. Saunders as other youths spoke on various topics.
In a U S district court a 24-year-old sheriff's son testified that he purchased whiskey during a raid led by investigators. He described discussions with others and noted the involvement of the sheriff amid allegations of conspiracy and related acts.
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