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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1932
Page
4
City commissioners meet in regular session to authorize purchase of gravel, close property in highway right of way, and prepare condemnation proceedings to finish by Friday. The county to have deeds ready, with Mr. Pierce to Austin to turn them over to the Highway Department. Bids likely at next department session and construction slated for July.
The Women's Missionary Society of First Methodist held a pageant themed on The Bible Its Origin and Growth by Hazell. A gardenlike rostrum, white costumes, and a musical setting arranged by Miss Ann Caleton accompanied roles for Amos Hosea Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel and Daniel. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Roy E. Fort Mrs. Howard Connally Mrs. Patton and Mrs. Jacks of Windom.
Washington June 14 President Hoover signed the first amendment to the new tax law applying excise levies to deliveries to persons other than dealers before May. The measure is expected to raise forty to fifty million dollars.
Medford Mass June 13 Tufts College conferred the honorary degree master of arts on Mrs Herbert C Hoover wife of the president at its seventy sixth annual commencement exercises.
Chicago June 14 The effort to draft Charles G. Dawes for vice president gains momentum as support grows beyond Texas and Iowa to Montana Wisconsin New Mexico and others. Mrs Edward B Gann sister of Curtis Dawes backers press for renomination while Arkansas leans to Texas on roll call to enable early Dawes nomination.
Captain James Wilson of the steamship Circle Shell recounts saving Stanislaus Hausner, a New York to Warsaw aviator, as darkness and rough seas closed in. The derelict monoplane was seen upright like a buoy and towed in. Hausner suffered cuts and bruises but no internal injuries. he is recovering and unable to speak of the event.
DETROIT June 14 Henry Ford said in an interview today that he expected to see Hoover re elected because he was the best fitted man for the job. He believes the issues at the conventions will not affect the economic recovery.
Washington June 14 The senate banking committee approved the administration sponsored house bill to create a system of more loan discount banks.
Tomato loadings were heavier in the Jacksonville territory on Monday with prices weaker. About sixty cars were loaded across the area as green-wrapped fruit sold at around 28 to 4e per pound. Sunday rains benefited late tomatoes.
John Odor aged 40 and his 15 year old nephew Frank Powell drowned Sunday in a creek near Foss Oklahoma. Odor lost his life while attempting to save Powell who stepped into deep water while swimming.
Mr and Mrs Dwight Bruner of Chautauqua County announce the birth of a seven pound daughter born Saturday in a car en route to Mrs Bruner's mother Mrs W O Jacot who lives near the Bru ner home The mother and child are reported in satisfactory condition today.
A concise remark notes that women engage with religious life with similar seriousness as men apply to politics, reflecting cultural expectations and gender roles in public life. The statement contrasts devotion and public involvement, highlighting social norms of the era.
President Hoover was told by Senator McNary that Congress could adjourn next Saturday as the end of the session nears. McNary, Oregon Republican leader, indicated confidence in final adjournment.
Five of seven inmates who escaped from jail by manipulating the combination lock were recaptured today in a bold ruse. One prisoner held a mirror to read the numerals through bars while a partner turned the knob with a string looped over it from inside the cell. All but two, Petty and Packer, were rearrested nearby.
New York June 13 cotton prices rose on trade buying and covering driven by boll weevil weather talk in the South and firmer technicals. July futures moved up to 5.08 cents from 4.960, amid a generally steady market with 9 to 12 point advances, after early gains faded and prices dipped back near Saturday’s close.
Four year old Elizabeth Fraher, kept at Cook County Hospital after a fall from a window left her unconscious for nine months, died yesterday. Doctors described the prolonged unconsciousness as almost unprecedented, noting brain injury and swelling while the child was fed by tube.
Washington report states the House postponed the final vote on the cash bonus bill until tomorrow. The delay comes as lawmakers review amendments and await further action in committee. The move delays cash bonus provisions affecting eligible veterans and beneficiaries.
Texas Democrats on June 13 referred a July primary question to voters to decide whether to ask Congress to submit repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. The measure, proposed by Carl Estes of Tyler, passed 16 to 13 with proxies from regular committeemen. The plan separates this question from the 15 state offices and 39 national congress aspirants on the ballot. The Houston convention had urged Congress to submit the issue to the states. The committee also addressed primary eligibility and ballot form rules, including nickname handling and a failed pledge proposal aimed at party nominees. The Nixon case was cited regarding Negro participation in primaries.
The North Texas Medical Association holds a city meeting with doctors from nearby towns, Dallas supplying many attendees. Sessions occur in Bonham Presbyterian Church basement with Mayor Crawford giving a welcome. A chicken barbecue follows the afternoon sessions at the Golf Club.
A 23,000 volt line was electrocuted when a snake climbed a pole to prey on a sparrow. The incident shut down Marlin Mexia Otto area circuit switches and burned a transformer, darkening Tenaha Wortham Groesbeck Mart Rosebud Lott Chilton Riesel Burlington Perry Thornton and Ben Arnold briefly.
Austin June 14 The Railroad Commission today set June 25 for the hearing of oil operators in the Conroe field to discuss conservation rules Temporarily regulations in the East Texas field will apply.
Mrs Alice Bagby Smith, missionary and lecturer, praised the Typewriter for shaping her life path. She noted that the first equipment bought in school was a Typewriter and many others share the same experience.
Sharkey boxed five rounds in doors at Orangewood Yard Friday as main training. He started slow in early rounds with Joe Sekura Day ton but countered a speedy left attack in the closing minutes. He faced Lou Fowler and connected at close quarters. Sharkey floored Charley Anderson in their one round meeting.
Chicago June 14 In a orderly and solemn mood the Republican convention opened as delegates paid tribute to the flag cheered Lincoln and Hoover and began the routine formalities. Senator Dickinson delivered the keynote while platform writers tackled the prohibition plank amid hints of a Dawes vice president bid.
Associated Press reports Speaker Garner has been fever free since Saturday and is much improved though coughing severely. He remains in bed and conducts brief conferences with trusted aides on the legislative situation.
Washington June 13 Gaston B Means tonight was found guilty in the District of Columbia Supreme Court of larceny of 104000 dollars from Mrs Evalyn Walsh McLean in a fantastic plan to recover the kidnapped Lindbergh baby. Two hours after it had been given the case the jury of 11 men and 1 woman returned verdicts of guilty on two counts of larceny at the 100000 dollar ransom money and of 4000 dollar expense money. Verdicts of not guilty on two counts of embezzlement of the same sums were returned.
In Chicago on June 13 the wheat price settled at fifty cents below the old one dollar standard as buyers stayed away. The market flattened with deliveries oscillating near the season’s bottom. Reports of the 1932 harvest extending to Hutchinson Kansas widened the gap between Kansas City and Chicago and dampened export activity from the United States.
Bullard Texas reports the gin and crate factory burned today causing about 40000 dollars in losses. The blaze occurred near Tyler and officials expect full recovery efforts to begin immediately. In other news from Chicago the convention adjourned to daylight saving time after completing temporary organization.
A brief note urges citizens to curb wasteful spending and adopt prudent budgeting to improve financial prospects. The message highlights personal responsibility and potential long term gains from reducing expenditures.
A Bonham Chamber of Commerce delegation plus members from Wolfe City Gober and Greenville met in Wolfe City to push a north south highway through Fannin County from Wolfe City to the Red River. An advisory board was formed and plans to meet Paris and Austin officials to urge designation and survey. Citizens pledged unity and patience as the survey and route are decided, with hope for bridge freeing at Red River.
24 hour temperature ending today shows a low near 38 and a high around 65 in East Texas with partly cloudy skies. Thunder showers expected this afternoon or tonight in the northeast and on the coast, while West Texas sees generally fair weather tonight and Wednesday.
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