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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1935
Page
5
A red haired woman died and a 48 year old man shot himself at Spring Creek bridge after a wreck on Conroe road. He died soon after as rescuers freed the woman who screamed during the extraction. Police found papers bearing the name Robert Autrey of Fort Worth in his pocket.
W R Collins of Bonham demonstrates whey fed pig growth with two pigs gaining 20 pounds in 13 weeks to reach 35 pounds and 13 pounds in 10 days from 23 to 36 pounds. He invites inspection at his home corner 11th and Broad. The note echoes prior Dairy Favorite claims of whey boosting flesh and urges dairy farmers to use whey rather than lose it.
In Novara Italy two years ago a fortuneteller Gia com Boisson aged 56 was struck by lightning that also killed his wife and son. Thursday lightning struck a tree as Boisson sought shelter and his wheelchair was jolted free. He awoke to find full use of his legs restored after years of paralysis aided by his dog who pulled him.
C B Bian age 51 of Texarkana dies from injuries after a grade crossing collision near Marshall Sunday night. John Sullivan 45 of Texarkana survived. both were on an oil truck loaded with gasoline that struck a westbound Texarkana and Pacific Railway freight train derailing the seventh car. Bian died Wednesday night. Sullivan was hospitalized then. Brian’s body sent to Texarkana for burial.
A freak weather sequence struck South Africa on June 13, bringing heavy floods in the Durban district with many deaths, followed by a rare summer snowfall. Rivers carried bodies downstream as towns faced devastation.
The Senate amendments to a resolution extend the abbreviated NRA to next April first and the measure was sent to the president for signature after about 40 minutes of debates.
Five Paris stores learned they had paid 64.25 for bad checks that bounced back from Clarksville. The forger used Beatrice Creamery as the top name with Red Hamilton as payee and Charlie Morrison as signer. The Clarksville bank found no Beatrice Creamery there and the suspect fled town. Lamar County authorities search for the man, aided by a tip of a Beatrice Creamery in an Arkansas town.
President Lazaro Cardenas issued a statement urging calm to solve the nation’s problems. He said grave and unjustified agitation had disturbed the country for days and backed labor in pursuing its just demands, without directly addressing recent statements by Plutarco Elias Calles.
A stalk presented by Simp Moore at the Favorite office at noon today is described as extraordinary. The ear and tassel are both at the top, with no shock, small yet well formed and fully developed. the ear is of the Surecropper variety. Some speculate the ear grew atop with the tassel to stay out of water, though this opinion is not confirmed.
A large crowd attended a Thursday evening dance recital by Mrs Josephine Cash Reeves at the American Theatre. Pupils wore colorful costumes performing solo and ensemble numbers with grace. The finale impressed the audience as older, younger, and tiny tots entered from opposite sides during the Naughty Marietta screen production.
A high Rumanian authority confirmed that Romania will soon reach a mutual assistance pact with Soviet Russia. The accord is described as resembling the Russo Czech pact and would give Russia access to Czechoslovakia through Romanian or friendly territory.
The grand jury began work Monday and remains very active with scores of witnesses summoned.
Federal Judge Edgar S. Vaughn in Oklahoma City overruled Denver attorney Ben B. Laska on a motion for a directed verdict of acquittal in a conspiracy case. The charges involve allegedly accepting part of the Charles F. Urschel kidnapping ransom to pay defense attorney fees. Final arguments followed the ruling after a similar motion by James C. Mathers was granted.
An emergency procedure performed with a razor blade from a cigar clipper saved 9 year old Patrizia Lee Fleege who choked and became unconscious. Dr Gregory I W Cottam made quick incisions to clear the windpipe and the child is recovering in hospital.
In Cleburne on June 13 charges of murder were filed against William Mundt for allegedly killing his wife Vera Mundt 17 by beating her. Vera Mundt died today in a local hospital after the June 2 incident.
A large land sale moved a region spanning parts of Oklahoma Kansas Wyoming Colorado and New Mexico into federal ownership. The United States government paid 10 million dollars for the 100000 square mile tract.
The statement asks who believes the world has reached perfection and invites any ideas. It suggests skepticism about such a claim and seeks counterpoints or alternative perspectives from readers.
Ira Bashein, a West Point graduate, was indicted by the DC grand jury for threatening to bomb the White House. He is jailed for disorderly conduct and was ruled insane by district alienists, marking the first indictment here for threats against the president.
H L Wilson a Department of Agriculture cheese expert predicts the South Plains of Texas will become a leading dairying center with multiple cheese plants in the area. He cites Texas output rising from 1.0 million pounds in 1928 to 9.1 million in 1933 and notes several plants already operate in Denison Victoria Bonham Brenham Yoakum Temple Comanche Abernathy Muenster Wichita Falls and Denton.
The law set up finally on Raymond Hamilton Wednesday The 33 days after his execution the states electric chair for killing a prison guard the only remaining federal charge against the grand terror was dismissed Judge William H Atwell formally dismissed a charge of harboring the late Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker Desperadoes who joined Hamilton in teen age crime
Five unidentified Mexicans die and other casualties feared as record rains flood Southwest Texas. Isolated sections report river surges and creeks running high while the AAA benefits to Texas farmers total 90 765 307 from May 12 1933 to May 1 1935. Counties such as Fannin Hunt Collin Lamb and others receive substantial funds as rainfall disrupts life and farming across the region.
Weather note reports 7am temperatures around 79 with a low near 69. Rainfall measures 0.42 inch in East Texas with showers tonight and Saturday. West Texas expected to hover in the southeast with light showers Saturday.
The 1833 census of Nacogdoches records 1272 residents with 319 bachelors 291 widowed apinsters 122 married couples 9 act 34 and 5 Aga minors.
In Reinsdorf Germany rescuers probed explosion wreckage at a munitions works to recover bodies. Officials confirmed 52 dead and 75 seriously injured with many more hurt. unofficial counts suggested as many as 1000 killed. A burgomaster told the AP that 2000 killed is unlikely.
Babcock Bev. launches a 15th anniversary sale beginning Saturday for seven days with many investing bargains listed in today’s paper. Babcock Bros. started in Denison 15 years ago under J. E. Babcock as president and F. O. Babcock as vice president, now running 13 stores in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma with a full auto accessories line. George Odom manages the Bonhams store and expresses gratitude for strong local business.
James J Braddock defeated Max Baer by a fifteen round decision at Madison Square Garden Bowl on Long Island to become the new heavyweight champion. Braddock led eight rounds to six with two rounds even in a bout refereed by Johnny McAvoy and judged by George Keili and Charley Ivneh before a large crowd. Receipts topped about 200000 with many in attendance despite Baer being the favorite going in.
A plea from a distressed speaker asks a kidnapper to return a young girl named Bonnie Lee Reekie in Dodge City Kansas. The message promises to give all pennies the kidnapper would accept. Notes uncertainty due to garbled OCR text.
Former lieutenant Sam Houston mourns or honors Andrew Jackson’s legacy, stating that their names will be enrolled among the greatest chiefs after his victory at San Jacinto.
In South Omaha during a renewed two month old street car strike rioters injured eleven people including six police officers. The mob of about two thousand sympathizers damaged a grocery, street cars, and police cars while police used tear gas to regain order. Four injuries were reported yesterday with three shot and hundreds gassed.
Washington June 14 President Roosevelt asked that the threatened bituminous coal strike be deferred until July first. Union and operator leaders agreed to push the recommendation at tomorrow's labor conference.
Slow rainfall ended with nearly half an inch by 7 am and showers persisted. City farmers grow blue over grain prospects as rains halt early harvests, rust threatens crops, corn and onions suffer, and potatoes rot. If rain stops soon, substantial loss looms.
London June 13 Queen Mary in pink lace sat alone on a golden throne as 2000 guests danced at Buckingham Palace for the second court ball of the jubilee year. King George remains sequestered at Sandringham with bronchial catarrh while the Prince of Wales escorts the Queen and reports say the king’s illness is progressing satisfactorily.
Weather and forecast errors are cited as causes for an air crash near Macon. Government and company experts, along with ground personnel, are scrutinized for faulty data and misjudgments affecting the incident.
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