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Newspaper

Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1935

Page

3

Route and Team Notes From Exe Day

Route details show team Le Exe preparing for a major game. The message references a route man and STO, with no clear date or location.

Weis

Army Engineers Stand Against Red River Dam Plan

Washington reports Representative Sam Rayburn will press the Red River Denison dam project despite a second rejection by Major General E M Markham and the army engineers. Markham cites a $50 million land cost and weak power return plus lack of local right of way and limited relief employment benefits. Rayburn vows to appeal to the advisory committee and then to the President.

Washington Red River Lentson Sam Rayburn Texas Chief of Army Engineers Roosevelt Advisory Denison Dam E. M. Markham Army Engineers Markham

Pardon Board Denies Clemency for Two Death-Row Inmates

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles recommended adversely on clemency pleas by Blight Stuart and John B. Willis. Both men are sentenced to electrocution tomorrow, with official announcements issued from Austin.

Associated Press Austin Governors Board of Pardons and Paroles Blight Stuart John B. Willis

Tulsa Woman Elected National Women's Clubs President

Mrs. Robert Campbell Lawson of Tulsa Ohio was elected president of the National Federation of Women's Clubs at the Detroit convention defeating Dr Josephine I Pierce of Lima Ohio by 846 to 538. She succeeds Grace Morrison Poole as the first president for a year term after a change to triennial terms. Mrs Sadie Orr Dunbar of Organ was chosen first vice president with no opposition.

Detroit Robert Campbell Lawson Tulsa Ohio National Federation of Women’s Clubs Josephine I. Pierce Lima Lawson Grace Morrison Poole Sadie Orr Dunbar Organ

Weather Outlook for Texas Showers Tonight and Wednesday

East Texas expects local showers in the west and south tonight and Wednesday. West Texas probable showers in the southeast tonight and Wednesday. A high near 92 is forecast with a low around 68 in places.

East Texas West Texas

Cold Blooded Murder of Hostess By Former Suitor

A disconsolate former suitor shot and killed a night club hostess in a north side Chicago hotel as she cowered in bed. The victim, registered as Mrs. Jack Williams, was identified by former employers as Celia Venable, a cafe entertainer. Her father, Robert Smart, said she had a husband in Butte Montana. Police issued warrants for 26 year old gambler Antony Madonn.

Associated Press Chicago North Side Jack Williams Celia Venable Robert Smart Butte Montana Antony Madonn

Peach Shipment in Northeast Texas Forecast

In Northeast Texas up to 200 carloads of peaches are expected this season with many moved by truck. Last year produced about 300 carloads from Grapeland Mount Pleasant Tyler Sulphur Springs Jacksonville and Omaha. Earliest varieties are Hileys around June 20 to 25 Elbiertas around July 10 and Hales around July 20. Omaha aims to dominate by producing at least 60 percent of the crop, and Wichita Falls Weatherford and other North Texas towns also move peaches mainly by motor truck.

Omaha Texas Grapeland Mount Pleasant Tyler Wichita Falls Weatherford North Texas

Cooper Woman Dies After Car Overturns Near Paris

Mrs. Emma Moore of Cooper died in a Paris hospital from injuries after the car she rode in overturned five miles south of Paris. Her granddaughter Ela Mae Cantrell suffered a fractured leg and others escaped with minor injuries. The crash followed a minor collision with a car driven by Scott and Richard McKinney of Brarlstown. Funeral services were held in Cooper. County officers investigated claims the Cantrell automobile ran away after a minor collision and overturned.

Paris Texas Emma Moore Cooper Ela Mae Cantrell Edward Cantrell Jimmy Cox Cantrell Scott Richard McKinney Brarlstown

Lottest Weather of Season at Okla City

A new heat record for the season reached 93 degrees in Oklahoma City as the hot wave persisted from yesterday's 92 degree peak. Federal weather observer Harry Warlgren predicted slightly cooler and cloudy weather tomorrow.

Oklahoma City Harry Warlgren

Man Survives Rattlesnake Leap in Utah Ditch

Spanish Fork Utah William Lloyd fled after spotting dynamite fuses in a deep ditch. A large rattlesnake sprang from the ditch just ahead, startling him as colleagues noted he “just popped up” and escaped the encounter.

Spanish Fork Utah William Lloyd

Elephants In Jungle Film Scene Kill Trainer Joe Reed

In Covina California a trainer named Joe Reed aged 60 died after a bull elephant gored and mutilated him during rehearsals for a jungle motion picture. The incident followed an enraged elephant attack.

Covina Calif Joe Reed

Rev. J. B. Leslie Dies at 75 in Dallas

The Rev. John Courlass Leslie, 75, stated clerk of the Southern Presbyterian Churches general assembly, died today in Dallas after a week of illness. Active in the Presbyterian ministry since 1883, he led multiple Texas pastorates and served as president of the Daniel Baker College board of trustees in Brownwood.

Associated Press Dallas John Courlass Leslie Southern Presbyterian Churches General Assembly Texas Daniel Baker College Brownwood

Father of Bonham High School Teacher Dies

Dr. Leslie, father of Bonham High School teacher Miss Bonnie Leslie, died after hospitalization in Gladewater and transfer to Dallas. Stewart Arledge, linked to Miss Leslie, left Dallas upon learning of the elder Leslie's worsening. Bonham friends extend sympathy to Miss Leslie amid sorrow.

Dr. Leslie Bonnie Leslie Bonham High School Miss Leslie Gladewater Dallas Stewart Arledge Foxy

Meteor's trail seen for 15 minutes near Sherman

A Sherman eyewitness reported a large falling meteor Sunday night visible for over fifteen minutes. A silvery flash appeared near the northwest, with a lighted streak tracing a zigzag smoke trail across the sky, described as phosphorescent and altered by air currents.

Sherman Texas A. L. Kiser Kiser Lamar Travis

Drying serums for scarlet fever and other illnesses

Dr Earl W Fiesdorf of the University of Pennsylvania reports a method to dry blood serums used to treat scarlet fever measles chicken pox and various streptococcic infections and to prevent these diseases. The process freezes serums with dry ice then dries them under high vacuum to 99.95 percent dryness while keeping them in the original container.

Philadelphia Earl W Fiesdorf University of Pennsylvania Bacteriology Department

Bullet-Proof Limousines Set for Roosevelt and Seaver

Two fully armored limousines shipped to Washington for President Roosevelt and J Edgar Seaver head of the Justice Department investigation division. The cars are engineered to perform at speeds equating to 110 miles per hour.

Buffalo N. Y Washington Roosevelt J. Edgar Seaver Department of Justice

People Take Long Getting Ready Delaying Coworkers

A workplace observation notes that delays in morning preparation by some employees cause others to perform tasks earlier or longer than planned. The issue highlights efficiency concerns, potential scheduling adjustments, and impacts on team productivity.

Ransom Money Recovered in Weyerhaeuser Kidnapping Case

J Edgar Hoover announced the recovery of 116000 of the 200000 ransom for George Weyerhaeuser. A $907 hidden near Salt Lake City was found after Harmon Whaley's confession. Officials indicated William Mahan and William Wales may have the remaining funds, with 4000 burned. The total missing amount remains unclear.

Washington George Weyerhaeuser J. Edgar Hoover Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation Salt Lake City Hoover Harmon Whaley Salt Lexe City William Mahan Mobile Whaley Locame Wally Wales Mahan

Sub Marginal Land Project Draws Bonham Crowd

About 60 citizens met Monday evening in the Sub Marginal Land Office to hear Malcolm Campbell outline the project in Fannin County. The plan envisions 15,000 acres blocked with more land needed, a July 1 deadline, pastures for stock at ten cents monthly, water access, a bird sanctuary and a forest preserve. Volunteers pledged support and Bonham Chamber of Commerce endorsed the venture, with a government survey planned next week by engineer Mr. Martsoff.

Chamb'r of Commerce McDougal Malcolm Campbell Fannin County Campbell Tex Arkansa Oklahoma Dect. Dorough Bonham Cuanber of Commerce Col. I. Steger W. F Keeton Keeton Jess Magoutik Spivey Martsoff Mdwuotril

Dog Latches Trout in Sherburne Pool

In Sherburne North Carolina Harry Rogers heard his dog yelp and rushed to a trout pool where a large trout clung to the dog’s tongue. The incident left the man puzzled by the unusual scene and the dog unharmed.

Sherburne N. C Harry Rogers

NRA Blocked as Gore Probes NRA Salary Question

In Washington on June 11 the Senate paused action to extend the NRA after Senator Gore of Oklahoma demanded an amendment to require government officials to confirm their earnings over 4900 dollars a year. Chairman Harrison of the Senate Finance Committee warned he would revive NRA bill Nr 100 after a vote on the commodities bill.

Associated Press Washington Senate Gore Oklahoma Harrison Ai Senate Finance Committee

Bold robbery of utilities wen in Dallas today

A cashier of the Amorlee Company was robbed on the street in Dallas today. The assailant escaped with about $800, authorities report.

Dallas Associated Pre Werk Amorlee Compan

Commissioners In Session Monday Report

Local government notes show the county board in session Monday with items including road and bridge oversight and mentions of precincts. Names referenced include George Brent and George Adkins among others. the report also lists a Paris Texas casualty from a June 10 incident and a Texarkana farming note.

Womens Club Endorses Federal Regulation of Controlled Information

Detroit June report notes a general federation of women's clubs endorsing federal legislation to regulate and control information related to scientific data and related dissemination.

Associated Press Detroit Tcaa

Urschel Kidnap Case Involves Denver Attorney

Federal judge Edgar S. Vaught ruled that a single act can make a person part of a conspiracy in the Urschel ransom case. The trial of Ben B. Laska, a Denver attorney, centers on a $200000 abduction plot. The government plans to call witnesses to establish conspiracy before presenting Urschel’s account.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Ben B. Laska Denver Charles F. Urschel Edgar S. Vaught Urschel

Grass Roots Conference Focuses on J E Farley Today

Springfield June 11 The midwest grass roots republican conference shifted focus to James E Farley postmaster general charged with diverting party funds from wealthy donors. Harrison E Spangler temporary chairman called Farley the greatest political boss since Boss Tweed.

Associated Press Springfield James BE. Farley Farley Harrison E. Spangler Boss Tweed

Gun Toting In Butte As FBI Men Sweep City

Heavily armed Justice Department agents patrolled Butte Montana amid rumors that William Mahan and about 84000 dollars from Weyerhaeuser were hidden there. The show of firearms suggested officers anticipated a violent confrontation.

Butte Associated Press Montana Department of Justice William Mahan Weyerhaeuser Mahan

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