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Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1935

Page

2

Cure sports note from 1 34 game in red

A fragment mentions a cure and a player wearing red in a game described as 1 34. Details are sparse but indicate sports context and color note.

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Heavy Loss to Highway Department Damages in Fannin County

Floods have submerged corn three to four feet high and torn up oats and wheat in Fannin County. Farmers expect at least 50 percent crop losses with alfalfa and other crops submerged or blown down. Total damage likely runs to several hundred thousand dollars though exact figures are not yet known.

Fannin County

Highway flood damages totaling thousands in Fannin county report

State Highway Engineer T A Johnson ties heavy losses to flooding across Fannin county. Highway 78 south of Bonham and Highway 34 from Honey Grove to Ladonia sustain major damage, with estimates from five to fifteen thousand for repairs on 78 and up to fifteen thousand on 34. Traffic restored in places as crews clear debris and ford washed sections.

T. A. Johnson Fannin County

Bonham Leaders Hear About New Factories Opportunity

Bonham business men will hear E W Martsolf discuss industrial development at a Rotary Club luncheon moved to Thursday. A Friday banquet at Gem Cafe honors Martsolf with 100 tickets to be sold by committees led by Dick Saunders and others. The town hopes Eastern manufacturers relocate to Texas, boosting payroll and growth.

E. W. Martsoll Rotary Club Martsolf Bonham Texas Gem Cafe Dick Saunders Deets Dorough James Carmichael A. G. McRae Chamber of Commerce

Weather snapshot and rainfall report

Temperature for 24 hours ending at 7 a m shows a high of 85 and a low of 75. Rainfall totals 11.8 inches for June. East and West Texas expect partly cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday.

East and West Texas

Bonham Furniture Showroom Display Inspires Room Plans

A correspondent describes a south Window display at Bonham Furniture Company featuring a modernistic bedroom suite and rug. The writer plans a viewing with Martha Nell and Jane, eyeing a potential purchase to refresh a bedroom, noting the store’s appealing prices and style.

Sallie Bonham Furniture Company Martha Nell Jane Bonham Furniure

Damage Repaired On T and P Track Across Bois d Arc

The Texas and Pacific railway bridge at Bois d Arc was temporarily fixed so trains could pass Sunday afternoon around 1.00. The line to Texarkana was delayed several hours while services rerouted to Todd City and Honey Grove. Cheaktaw Creek near Sherman also repaired. 1800 to 2000 feet of Bois d Arc bottom washed out and one end of the east bridge damaged. Between 50 and 100 men toiled Saturday night. statewide rail damage noted.

Texas & Pacific Railway Bois d’ Arc Uve Ftsengers Todd City Honey Grove Texarkana Cheactaw Creek Sherman Texas & Pacific

Milford Texas earns record flood damage

Milford and surrounding farming areas endured the worst flood in 75 years after a Friday night rainstorm. Estimates ranged from twelve to fourteen inches with a cloudburst mid night flooding. Several homes in the town were washed away but no lives were reported lost as residents waded through waist high water with children to reach safety.

Milford Texas

Heavy Rain Floods Caddo Mills Area

Ten inches of rain drenched Caddo Mills Texas causing Caddo Creek to rise eight inches over the highway. A section of the Missouri Kansas Texas track four miles south of town washed out. The creek began falling rapidly by early afternoon.

Caddo Mills Texas Here

Cottages Flooded as Guadalupe River Rises Near New Braunfels

Flooding hit Camp Warneke in New Braunfels when the Guadalupe River swelled to 35 feet and neared a 40 foot crest. The backwater from the Comal flooded nearby lowlands and cottages along the riverbanks suffered damage.

San Antonio Tex Camp Warneke New Braunfels

Five Die in Michigan Grade Crossing Crash

Five people were killed in a grade crossing collision near Caro Michigan when a west bound Michigan Central train struck a car on the Saginal Bay City branch. Victims include Dr. B A Teporeten Aston Teporteen Mrs Everista Cullen Elizabeth Vanden Brooks and France Culslen.

Caro Mich Here B. A. Teporeten Pontiac Aston T. Teporteen Detroit Everista Cullen Elizabeth Vanden Brooks Bay City France Culslen Michigan Central Saginaw Bay City

Milk and Cream Drivers Face Route Washouts

Milk and cream deliveries to Bonham stations and a cheese factory are disrupted as roads wash away and bridges collapse. F. B. Horton on Allen's Chanel Route reports most bridges washed out or unsafe, with two trucks stuck today. Other drivers report similar conditions, reducing deliveries until repairs are made.

Bonham F. B. Horton

Piers in Red River Reported Washed Down

Reports from Red River say the river rose to near past levels but fell today. One pier that remained after the bridge collapsed months ago was washed away and swept into the stream.

Red River Bonham

Auto Theft Chase Ends With Arrest Near Dodd City

Mobert Martin and Ab Womack were pursued by the sheriff’s department to Dodd City where officers captured them after they abandoned a car. They are wanted on auto theft charges, with Martin reportedly wanted in Arkansas. Both men are jailed.

Dodd City Mobert Martin Ab Womack Sheriff's Department Martin Arkansas

Bridges Washed Out on Lateral Roads in County

Reports reach Bonham that numerous bridges on lateral roads are washed out or badly damaged. Main highways are affected as well. East Bonham Precinct asks the Favorite to warn residents to use extreme caution when crossing bridges due to washed away approaches and possible structural damage.

Bonham Geo. Brent East Bonham

June Rain Totals Hit Near 12 Inches

Nearly 12 inches of rain drenched the community in June with 11.81 inches recorded. About nine inches fell last Friday night and Saturday, the heaviest June rainfall in memory. Residents hope for sun to lift spirits and dry crops.

Mrs Frank Loughlin Dies in Windom at 72

Mrs Frank Loughlin a long time Windom resident dies at her home at 2 o clock this morning. Funeral will be Tuesday at 2 o'clock in Windom. She was 72 and a member of the Methodist church for many years. She is survived by several children.

Frank Loughlin Windom

Cotton Market Opens With Slight Rise in New York

The cotton market opened at 11.62 and the last call stood at 11.64, signaling a modest uptick in early trading in New York Quotations.

New York Suly

Henry Holland Chosen County Prohibition Chairman

Prohibition supporters in Texas form a county wide organization at the First Baptist Church. Ode Roberts presided as temporary chairman with talks by George Keene and W H Coppedge urging active participation. Henry Holland is elected County Chairman with a full committee named to organize the county and spread speakers to communities. Funds and broad campaign effort are planned to keep Fannin County dry.

Texas Friends of Prohibition Ode Roberts George Keene W. H. Coppedge Henry Holland John R. Spivey Gerald Newby H. A. McDougal S. R. Smith W. R. Holder C. L. Bowen John Webb J. B. Fender F. M Aiken J. G. Warner Fannin County Friends of the Cause

Jap Control In China May Be Increased Soon

A June 17 report from Hsinking via Rengo states General Sung Chen-Yuan, governor of Chahar, must resign. If Beijing refuses, Japan may remove him, signaling intent to expand domination over another Chinese province and dictate provincial administration and troop garrisons.

China Associated Press Tokyo Rengo News Agency Hsinkine Manchuckuo High Military Council Hsiking Sung Chen-Yuan Chahar Province Military Council Sung Canhar Hopi

Elias Calles withdraws from politics amid crisis in Mexico

General Plutarco Elias Calles, former president and once strong man, withdrew from public life after a five day crisis. He announced plans to depart for a Sinaloa ranch tomorrow, leaving governance to current leaders. Calles branded Cardenas' policies as too radical.

Associated Press Mexico City Plutureco Elias Calle Mexico Sinaloa Ranch Calles Cardenas

Must Bills Spur House to Unusual Activity Today

In a headlong rush the House advanced four must bills this week including a two year extension of temporary taxes projected to raise 31 500 000 000 annually. Amendments to the farm adjustment act were brought up for immediate debate.

Associated Press Washington House Today Senate

South Llano Riser Forms Edwards County Water Flow

Readable fragment notes water from 700 sprags found along a side of a ly forming Edwards County. The item lacks context but indicates a geographical feature and boundary creation.

Llano Edwards County

River Flood Rises to 51 Feet in La Grange

The Qualoride flood swept away twenty five Negro huts and ten white homes in La Grange. The rising river caused an estimated $2,000,000 in damage in Austin over the weekend and the rise continues.

Associated Press LA Grange Austin

Bridge on Gober Road Washed Out in Floods

Floods last Friday night and Saturday washed out the bridge on Gober Road and part of the dump, with concrete pavement collapsed, blocking a main route. The damage totals likely thousands of dollars. Local crossings to Bonham and Dodd City are affected until repairs begin. officials plan immediate steps to repair the damage.

Gober Road Gobr Bolsd Avc T. Tay Texas and Pacific Railway Camp Hole Boid Ato Bonham East City Lake Dodd City Gober Bontan

Flying Clipper Demands Blind First Leg To Honolulu

A clipper seaplane began a 1300 mile journey from Midway Island to Honolulu and back to the U S mainland. The pilot flew without instruments after liftoff, relying on visual cues for direction and speed. The trip westward was expected to take about nine hours and thirteen minutes under headwinds.

Associated Press Midway Island Honolulu United States Rey Honolua

Nine Power Pact Question Raised In Jap Actions

Senate investigation opened after Senator King Utah proposed a resolution condemning Japan for Manchuria seizure and demands on China as violations of the Nine Power Pact. The June 17 report notes the move to challenge Japan's policies under Kellogg Briand era peace pact.

Associated Press Washington Senate Japan China Y-power Yeaty King Utah Manchuria

Dictator Powers Used in Omaha Strike Halted

Governor Cochran deploys military force to end Omaha streetcar strike. Martial law declared with 1800 National Guard siting the city after failure to accept an arbitrator. Strikers accept ultimatum and move to arbitration. injuries reported during disturbances.

Omaha Associated Press Cochran Ifa UN A National Guard

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Toute Leigh, En Fayrman Tfc Highway Department Caney Creek Sloan's Creek Highway 5 Bolsad Ladonia Wolfe City Greenville Michigan Ben Laska James C. Mathers Denver Oklahoma City Charles IF. Urschel Mathers James M. Mathers Prohibition Elias Galles BANKS State Bank Vhage Edgerton Shoes Rodgers Man’s Shop L. Rodgers First Se Tpast Bank Execila Daily Today Bonham, Texas
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