Sporp University Studies Show Proposals for Mi Reforms
A fragmented report notes discussions at Sporp University on proposals for Mi reforms. Officials and faculty members weigh potential changes and timelines pending further study.
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
6
A fragmented report notes discussions at Sporp University on proposals for Mi reforms. Officials and faculty members weigh potential changes and timelines pending further study.
Washington reports that about 100000 enumerators will be needed to canvas the nation for the 1980 census with 600 district supervisors. Women workers are favored for tact and detail, and results will be published by district as collected to curb inaccuracies.
United Press reports in San Antonio on June 13 that Robert Black, a bank messenger, transferring $18,000 from a downtown bank to the First National Bank of South San Antonio, was robbed by two unmasked armed men at 9:30 this morning. One bandit boarded the bus. the other drove alongside in a car. Both fled.
A freight box car was seen being hauled east of Bonham on improvised wheels pulled by a small tractor. The car, bought from the D B N O Railway at Ravenna, was destined for A B Scarborough’s farm to serve as a feed bin or shelter for livestock.
Bonham man H A Burow was elected president of the Texas Textile Association at a Saturday luncheon in Waco Texas I R Mannin of Waxahachie and J C Wilson of Cuero were named vice presidents and secretary treasurer Dan H Poole of Sherman was reelected The fall meeting is to be held in October with the executive committee designating the location Retiring President H Clarke of Waco presided as the luncheon guest speakers discussed technical topics including weaving and slashing as major fall focuses and Paul Bedel of Atlanta is expected to address the group
A large turnout at the Bonham Rotary luncheon included Durant Oklahoma visitors and county officials to discuss extending Highway 22 from Durant to the Red River Bridge and on to Dallas via Bonham and Leonard. Local leaders weighed financing and pledged support while Bonham Rotary plans a new year of programs.
A new transatlantic race was shaken when the American monoplane Green Flash crashed on the beach during a take off attempt from Old Orchard Maine. Eleven minutes earlier the French Yellow Bird successfully launched toward Paris with Jean Assolant and Rene Lefevre aboard.
An intense electrical storm accompanied by light rain swept through the region north of Bonham last night. Local truck growers report a fine cabbage crop with prices at one and a half to two cents. Much kraut is produced here and demand remains strong.
A brief inspirational line from Van Dyke urges embracing life to love work play and wonder at the stars.
In Texas, early morning performance set three world records as Joe Glickman of Breckenridge won the yo-yo championship after spinning his top over 62 000 times at 8 20. Billy Harris of Fort Worth finished with about 30 000 spins.
Mitchell McGraw, 18, attempted a new world yo-yo record in Longview by spinning 20,456 times. The feat ended when he fell asleep, leaving the outcome as a notable local stunt.
Sheriff’s officers in Crofino Idaho reported W B Kinne Lieutenant Governor of Idaho was robbed and taken prisoner by highwaymen after his car was found overturned with a bullet hole. He had been in Spokane and was returning home when the suspected attack occurred. The car was found two miles from Orofino and a garage man near Ahsahka saw Kinne in a car with two men driving toward Kindrick. No motive beyond robbery was suggested. Kinne recently won the Republican nomination at Kellogg and serves as timber and real estate dealer.
Daniel J. Kennehy, held in Dallas, may be sent to Galveston to face robbery charges tied to the May 4 Galveston dry dock payroll holdup. California authorities, linked to a murder case, waived claim. Texas Sheriff Kirk requested when he can transfer him.
The first woman to appear in a regular dramatic role played Desdemona in Othello, though her name is not known.
A corrie is a circular hollow in a hill’s side. The term derives from Gaelic coir meaning a cal dron.
An aroused agricultural opinion argues Congress should halt wasting public funds on unnecessary reclamation projects. Farm & Fireside.
A quotation from Woman's Home Companion notes that the inefficient man overemphasizes the unimportant and neglects the big opportunities. He practices petty economies while neglecting major chances.
Police hunted William Tallman in Los Angeles after a woman reported a man who resembled him entered her apartment, bound her with towels, and fled with money and food. Mrs. Virginia Patty was murdered, and Mrs. Harry Stern identified the intruder by pictures Tallman had appeared in.
Paris dispatch reports eight battalions of French Foreign Legion on horseback across muddy Moroccan plateaus in hot pursuit of North African tribesmen who captured sixty patrol members. The rescue effort targets the Atlas Mountain area where the prisoners were seized.
R H Hamilton former associate supreme court jurist and Howard Payne College president faces trial for shooting his son in law Tom Walton. Venue motion could delay transfer to another county with Canyon as a possible seat. Witnesses to testify on prejudice and self defense claims as district attorney vows to keep case in this county.
Reports show contributions and formation of local groups to raise the proposed $100,000 memorial for the late Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey. Judge Rice Maxey, campaign chairman, notes acceptances from local committees nationwide and ongoing daily receipts in Texas communities.
S MacCollom of Hillsboro was found with his throat cut in the courthouse basement. He said someone cut me before he lapsed into unconsciousness. His condition was described as serious in Corpus Christi on Wednesday June 12.
East Texas partly cloudy Friday. West Texas mostly fair through Friday night with calm skies and limited precipitation.
In Austin at noon the Texas House wrangle over motor registration fees delayed the impeachment charges against Robison and a ruling on testimony admissibility. Robison’s counsel pressed for appeals to the house on procedures as attorneys conferred at 11 a.m.
A large crowd is expected in Snyder on Friday for a demonstration of a new cotton chopper invented by R. S. Moore. The machine is said to thin chop and cultivate a furrow in one operation with representatives from several major agricultural implement firms attending.
Sherman June 13 Work on gravel roads in Grayson County four precincts has been resumed after a suspension due to heavy rains. Bridges washed away are being replaced and roadbeds repaired making all routes passable. Detours are nearly eliminated and remaining detours will end soon, say county commissioners.
The House approved April 1980 as the census start date by passing the conference report on the census bill with a record vote. The Senate must act. Rep Rankin of Mississippi, who led the spring date push, said he opposed the bill but would support the conference report now that April is set.
McKINNEY June 13 Two of Collin County's oldest citizens have died. J H Taylor 89 lived in the county sixty two years and died at his son's home burial was in Pecan Grove cemetery He is survived by ten children W L Osborn 81 died at his daughter Mrs Henry E Morgan s home He had lived in Collin county fifty nine years burial was in Meliss cemetery He is survived by seven children
First Gray County wheat marketed here late Tuesday and Wednesday brought five dollars per bushel. Local buyers reported strong demand and steady prices amid favorable harvest conditions.
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