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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1936
Page
3
Farmer William Heleving shows several stalks of cotton from his Bonham area field near Arleda Ridge. One stalk bears thirty blooms and the Mebane variety is reported across about 40 acres. Early damage noted, planting on March 31 delayed emergence until May 1 with poor stand.
Brussels reports a new cabinet formed by Paul van Zeeland to confront a widening strike affecting up to 30 000 workers. Troops were mobilized to maintain order and protect government functions amid unrest.
The Georgia Supreme Court upheld an 18 to 20 year sentence for an African American man labeled a communist. The case centered on discovery of communist literature and involved the state’s use of its insurrection statute. The defendant plans an appeal to the court.
London reports Britain and Soviet Russia agreed tentatively on far eastern naval policy. Britain would not impose fleet limits in the far east and Russia promised not to exceed British strength in the region. The agreement aims to ease tensions with Japan amid naval considerations.
Paris dispatch reports authoritative sources say France will reject the British plan to reorganize League of Nations regional groups as harmful to collective security. Nearby, Portland police fed a crying infant found in a car, easing its distress, and Virginia Milstead recovers from a spider bite after repeated treatments.
A fragmented 1923 American flag etiquette notice outlines proper display and handling. It details flag placement on streets, salutes, half mast raising, and decoration rules, emphasizing respect and correct orientation for multiple flags.
Reported highlights show Landon and Creager leaders at a Texas Republican gathering as delegates praised the party and a presidential nomination. The scene included speeches on economic themes and state pride, with Texas officials emphasizing agricultural and petroleum sectors.
The President and Mrs Roosevelt left Fort Worth at noon finishing a Fort Worth stop and continuing a cross country mule train journey toward the west and Midwest. A train will reach Washington after passing Vincennes Indiana and Hodgesville Kentucky.
President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt rested at Eliott Roosevelt's Bone Brook home after a day of massive North Texas crowds. The motorcade, led by Elna Roosevelt, faced a heavy rainstorm but received strong ovations as it moved through Fort Worth stirred by cheering residents and officials, with privacy to be maintained at stops.
DYUSTROW June 13 Fourteen men were arraigned on charges of conspiracy to murder political opponents. Eleven more face charges in a plot against Arthur Kingsley amid the Black Legion activity reported from the area.
Bonham civic leaders and wives from across Texas joined Mrs Franklin Delaire Roosevelt at a Baker Hotel Dallas luncheon honoring the First Lady. More than 500 attendees filled the crystal ball room with blue white and gold decor. Mrs Fred Florence and Mrs Nelson Phil Hos led the reception committee while James V Allred and Miss Low Rayburn attended.
Dallas June 13 Jesse H Jones chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation escaped serious injury after a flaming plane crash. Former governor and Mrs W P Hobby were aboard. Jones planned to depart for Houston. Hobby was bruised but in fine condition and felt no ill effects.
The merchants of Ector hosted a free Friday night concert on The Square of Ector drawing about 400 residents from Bonham Savoy and surrounding areas. Performers included the Ector String Band Charley McClung Barney Vaughn Carlton Felmer Luther Wagener and Sethe Boya Hardy plus J P Kluck Ravenna with a Professor Siltz Viel by Billy Morose and the Kid with his wife. Local comedians Hesternun Klackwace and Arthur Coonrod entertained while merchants R Morgan Fred Wagoner Bethel Hardy and H D Kay spoke inviting the public back next Friday for another hour of entertainment.
A Bonham band and CCC members join hundreds of autos to travel to Denison to hear President Roosevelt. A floral tribute prepared for Roosevelt and Congressman Rayburn accompanies the journey. The presidential train is due in Denison between 2 30 and 3 00 PM.
Joseph D Bolin aged resident passed Friday after 43 years in the community. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 1 o clock at the Moravian church with burial in the local cemetery. Pallbearers include Roy Gass Baxte Albert Taylor and others. He leaves a widow and four daughters Mrs Anna of Sante Anna California Mrs White of Los Angeles Mrs Webb of Fort Worth and Mrs Spalding of Marshall two sons Bolin of Rid 1 Bond a CA and 18 grandchildren. He was a native of Boyd Tennessee.
In Madrid on June 13 a civil guard and four others were killed in fresh outbursts of violence. The total deaths in Spain rose to over 200 since last month’s victory. Police captured three suspects as the cabinet premier agreed to punish those rejecting the government.
In Austin on June 12, Old Age Assistance Director estimates 49 000 pension applications approved in July from a total of 190 000 received. New payments will begin as the commission continues to review applications and verify all approved payments.
In Vincennes Indiana on June 13 a memorial honoring General George Rogers Clark is set to attract around 100000 attendees. President Roosevelt will deliver an address on two national networks at 9 30 am SCT, commemorating Clark’s capture of Sackyillé from the British.
Senator Borah stated he drew on the 1912 Democratic anti monopoly plank to press for a strong anti monopoly declaration at the Cleveland Republican convention. He argued the 1912 plank covered ground more specifically than the current Republican plank.
In Paris on June 13 thousands of workers paraded after a lull in strikes as demands for shorter work hours were reportedly met. The cafe, restaurant, and hotel sectors resumed normal activity while the Chamber of Deputies discussed a 40 hour week.
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