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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1936
Page
2
In Rocky Mount North Carolina on June 14 Miss Elsie Hunt and Harry Hudgins wed in a hospital room. Nurses and hospital officials attended as marriage ceremonies were held in patient rooms.
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee voted 9 to to approve the amended Guffey Vinson bill to stabilize the soft coal industry by price fixing. It would re enact price fixing provisions of the original coal control act and invalidate a Supreme Court ruling. Labor provisions are omitted.
Athens judge grants defense motion to continue George Patton's trial on the slaying charge. Patton, accused of killing Carrie McGhee and linked to a family disappearance from his farm, faces delayed proceedings in the long-running case.
Five attackers were killed after a machine gun battle as pirates struck an American hospital in Amoy China. American forces repelled the raid and reported no immediate civilian casualties.
Mrs Jim Agnew brought a golden yellow dahlia to the Favorite office describing it as one of the largest seen by the force. The bloom measures 19 inches around and is displayed in the Favorite window.
Personal Dan Gelino returns from vacation. Charley Moore improves in Sherman hospital. Mrs. Arledge, Mrs. Weaver, and others visit Dallas, Commerce, and Colorado. Families travel to Little Rock and St Louis, with many relatives hosting in Sherman, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Bonham. Dallas Centennial and regional visits feature among the social exchanges.
Five hundred Methodists are expected at First Methodist Church Bonham on June 21 to mark the ninety second anniversary of the church founded in 1844. Three services will be led by former pastors with a basket lunch at Simpson Park at 1 pm and a Love Feast at 3:30 pm. Dr S C Riddle and Dr J Sam Barcus will preach the day’s sermons with special music by the choir directed by Miss Elizabeth Williams.
The June 15 report notes a mass payout to World War I veterans with Baby bonds totaling about 1.65 billion dollars sent to 3,000,000 ex servicemen. Millions in cash will reach veterans who swap bonds for government checks, with postmasters arranging local forwarding to cash bonds without leaving hometowns.
James Roosevelt, eldest son of the president, refused to discuss reports he might seek a seat in Congress from a Massachusetts district. He said his activities in Boston were purely business.
Dallas County farmers joined in a united call for rain as grain and onion harvests finished and corn and feeds seek moisture. County Agent A B Jolley warns corn will suffer without soaking rain soon amid low soil moisture from earlier conditions.
An auto driven by J Walker of Dallas with Arnold Whitworth of Wolfe City collided with Rudolph Pierce of Ector on Highway 5 near the underpass Saturday night. Passengers Miss Mary Ellen Hodges Miss Iola Hodges Claude P Ford Claude Hudson of Ector sustained slight injuries. both cars were badly damaged.
Bonham Chapter No 52 R A M and Bonham Council No 37 R S W will hold a stated meeting Monday night June 15 at 8 o clock for officer elections. F S Dulaney and J A Glendinning signatories announce the gathering. Also notes about oat bags and local cotton oil mill offers appear on the page.
Grimes Rayburn Waller 29 formerly of Dallas was killed in New York while installing radio broadcasting gear in his apartment. An expert in radio and electrical lines he helped develop Station WRR and Station WPA. He is survived by his mother Mrs Life Mae Waller and several siblings. Service at Highland Park M E Church Monday at 4 30 p m. Pallbearers named.
The office announces delivery of all adjusted service bonds on Tuesday June 16 for all war veterans. Rural route and city delivery recipients should be at home to receive their bonds, or visit the post office if using General Delivery or rented box service. A humorous aside mentions Bermuda onions gifted to the editor and a note of ongoing oats and wheat purchasing in a casual local tone.
In Franklin Texas on June 15 Joe Jones a Black man is held on charges of attempted slaying after an assault on a young woman. An escape attempt as officers transported him failed. Jones, previously imprisoned for murder, was moved to an unnamed jail.
Dayton Dean testifies at preliminary hearing about a conspiracy to kill editor Arthur L. Kingsley. He says four others joined a blood oath to attack. Prosecutors describe the plan as a terrorist organization plot.
For rent spacious apartment advertises home laundry and a 26 percent price savings. All work done with care. Trial offered. Call 621 J.296 for details.
A collision near the post office Sunday afternoon involved two cars. One driver was Rex Davis Brannon and the other Bi Horn. no injuries, but both cars sustained damage. The Fannin Counts Democratic Executive Committee met this morning to fix candidate assessments and conduct related business. a detailed report will appear tomorrow.
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