Bonham Invites E W Martsolf for Industrial Survey Visit
Beaver Pennsylvania industrial engineer E W Martsolf has accepted an invitation from the Bonham Chamber of Commerce to visit Bonham June 20 to 23 for a preliminary industrial survey. Citizens hope his talk will spark industrial progress and a larger monthly payroll in Bonham.
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Pennsylvania
Bonham
E. W. Martsolf
Beaver
Martsolf
Bonham Chamber of Commerce
Mrr. Martsoll
Threat That Car denas Way Have to Resign as President Threat
AP reports pressure to resign from President amid political turmoil in a region described as Mexito City. The article notes widespread speculation and calls for leadership change, with details about public sentiment and potential timelines.
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Cardenas
Test well spudded near Ector draws large crowd
Bernice Argo Test Well No 1 was spudded Tuesday at 4 pm in the Ector community with hundreds present from Bonham and surrounding areas. H. E. Allen and Associates of Ector and Dallas drill the well, with geologist D. H. M. Law predicting possible Trinity sand oil between 1800 and 2200 feet. The community hopes the test yields oil to benefit Ector and Finn County.
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Bernice Argo
Ector
Bonham
H. E. Allen and Associates
Dallas
AS. Broadfot
H. A
Dougal
Philip Wise
Benen
Allen Dbychlers
Ciitizenship
D. H. M. Law
Trinity
F. Allen
Ailes
Emo
Ravenna
Red River
Allen and Associates
Finnin County
Senate approves holding company abolition by 56 to 32 vote
Senate backed Roosevelt backed measure to abolish unnecessary public utility holding companies. Amendment aimed at empowering the Securities Commission to dissolve or reorganize by 1942 was rejected. House prospects uncertain as Rayburn bill faces committee scrutiny.
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Senate
Washington
Roosevelt
Dieterich
Ilinois
Wheeler-Rayburn
Securities Commisson
Wheeler
Montana
House
Rayburn
Texas
Interstate Commerce Committee
Baran Idaho
Securities Commission
Lonergan
Connecticut
Commission
Farmer-Laborite
President Roosevelt Presses Permanent Peace at West Point
President Roosevelt urged the United States Military Academy graduates to seek guaranteed peace while backing legislation to raise the armed forces. He personally awarded diplomas and defended a stronger defense posture despite his peace appeal.
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West Point
Associated Press
N. Y
Roosevelt
United States Military Academy
Amendments to AAA Act Being Perfected in Congress
Secretary Wallace and President Roosevelt approve amendments to the AAA Act aimed at aligning marketing agreements and licenses with the Schechter decision. The changes seek to safeguard voluntary farmer adjustment programs on basic commodities and ensure continued processing rates under amended law. County Agent V Jd. Young of Fannin notes government authority remains intact.
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Wallace
Roosevelt
C. W. Warburton
U. S
Congress
Schechter
Jd. Young
Fannin
Shelling Nuts Tip Cuts Time With Soak Method
Instructions advise soaking shelled nuts overnight by pouring water over them to ease removal. The next day’s work is said to be significantly reduced, potentially more than cut in half.
New War Threat Seen in Orient As Deadline Looms
From London June 12 the Reuters dispatch says China’s War Minister Hoying Chin refused Japan’s demand for a written reply to North China terms. An immediate break in fighting was feared as the deadline expired unless Japanese authorities ease their stance.
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Associated Press London
Reuter
Nanking
Hoying Chin
China
Japan
Lamb Co Sheriff and 14 Others Get Prison Sentences
Lamb County Sheriff Len Irvin and 15 others were sentenced by Judge James C. Wilson after convictions on conspiracy to evade liquor taxes. Irvin received two years at El Reno with a three year suspended term, and many co-defendants drew various jail terms with suspensions.
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Lubbock
Len Irvin
Lmb
Othr
James C. Wilson
United States District Court
Irvin
el Reno
Okla
Driscol Irvin
George Carpenter
Jim Etter
Stay Haile
Jerry
Felix
George Sillian
Leonard Terry
Vernon Herman
N O. Roper
John Purdy
Henry Fulcher
M. L
Lynn
Av Foster
Virgil Dudgeon
Foster
Dougeon
Rebecca Carr
Jeal Herman
L. W W. Kitchen
Leavenworth
W. A. Hartman
Brazos River Flood Control Funds Move to New Agency
The work relief administration voted today to handle a 30 million dollar federal flood control appropriation for the Brazos River. The National Emergency Council advised Senator Sheppard the request earlier sent to the Public Works Administration has shifted to the new four pillar dollars agent and will be pursued there. This coordinates all work in one setup, with a fallback to PWA if denied.
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Ry Associated Press
Washington
Brazos River
Work Relief Administration
National Emergency Council
Sheppara
PWA
Sheppard
Jane Addams Dies in Chicago at 75
Jane Addams passes away in Chicago at age seventy five. Her death marks the end of a lifelong social reform effort through settlement work and advocacy in the United States. She led the Hull House and influenced progressive era social policy.
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Jane Addams
Chicago
Collingsworth County Farmer Weighs Bankhead Cotton Law Effects
Collingsworth County farmer C A Mulligan argues Bankhead cotton law shifts tax burden. He compares a 426 bale crop by F O Masten on 300 acres under various tax scenarios and questions fairness for small farmers in East Texas.
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F. O. Masten
Collingsworth County
Masten
Mitten
Maten
East Texas
Mulligan
Two Killed by Sheriff in Self Defense Report
Beeville reports two men identified as Jesus Koehler aged 34 and Edurino Ball aged 50 were killed during an incident with deputies. Deputy Julio Willson of Berdar says the shielded shooting was in self defense.
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Associated Press
Beeville
Jesus Koehler
Eutrdino Ball
Mastino Castiandera
Juio Willson
Ber
Clyde Herevisory
Goblad Snd
Full Gospel Revival Opens Tonight in City
A Full Gospel revival starts at 8 o'clock this evening at the corner of 14th Street and North Center. Rev. H P Lovelace of Commerce will preach. The public is invited to attend.
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14Th
Street
North Center
H P Lovelace
Commerce
Grayson County Saddle Club to Stage June Horse Show
The Grayson County Saddle Club sponsors a two night horse show at Sherman Fair Park on June 18 and 19 starting at 8 p m. Ninety horses from top north Texas and Oklahoma stables compete in eighteen classes with seven hundred dollars in prizes and trophies. Virgil Keel of Gainesville will judge. R Womack chairs the board and Fred Moore is secretary.
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Grayson County Saddle Club
Sherman
Fair Park
Texas
Oklahoma
Virgil Keel
Gainesville
Saddle Club
Ting
R . Womack
Fred Moore
Relief Rolls Spur Local Work On County Farms
Relief clients in the county have begun finding employment on county farms. Officials report steady demand for labor with pay rates noted as favorable, helping sustain relief families.
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