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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1940
Page
10
The document lists candidates for Congress district 4 SAM RAYBURN and other county offices including TOM M. HODGES DICK WAITS GRAY BOB TRAYLOR RALEIGH ABERNATHY T. J. COX EMERSON STODDARD CONNELLY and HARPER PARMER. It notes property owners summoned to show why valuations should not rise, with some seeking board meetings.
Mrs. W. W Lipscomb reported her automobile missing and called police. Officer F. P. Barry found the car parked in front of a church with the chauffeur inside attending a baptism. The officer waited outside until the ceremony ended and then returned the chauffeur home.
Fennin County property owners continued appearing before the Commissioners' Court acting as a board of equalization to contest assessments and seek adjustments to values.
The United States seeks to condemn 75 506 acres in Fannin County as part of Civil Docket 23 with Special Commissioners to assess damages. Notices summon numerous individuals and unknown heirs and parties to appear June 25 1940 at Pentham Texas for evidence on damages.
A June 12 1934 report notes 140 people employed by the National Reemployment Service. Mayor Bailey returns from Austin seeking highway designation to City and State Park lakes. Severe storm damages Gober gym $3000 plus crops and buildings in Ector Savoy area. Residents attend reunions and travel to Randolph Kemp Wylie Henryetta. A May 27 1940 notice details condemnation proceedings for land with Special Commissioners set for June 25 1940 in Lanham Texas.
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