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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1931
Page
1
Associated Press reports June 20 that Washington officials and German leaders discuss a possible reparations holiday. A preliminary plan aims to align European finance conferences with the Berlin exchange, signaling strong interest from Berlin and supportive moves from U.S. lawmakers and Treasury officials.
ONGVIEW June 20 report says a new proration plan limits rate to 220 000 barrels daily starting yesterday, replacing 339 000 barrels. East Texas Chamber of Commerce supports the plan to stabilize production. Fire wipes out thirteen business buildings in a domino hall area causing about 75 000 dollars in losses. Fire started in a gas stove. four hours later crews contained it near Arp in Lack of Troup County.
A large Fitzgerald family picnic at Woodman Park drew about sixty-five attendees from across the Southwest and beyond. The event served as a homecoming with plans for annual gatherings, featuring banjo and guitar music after meals and several prominent kin from J. M. Fitzgerald of Pampa.
The Bonham Municipal Band performed at Simpson Park last night. Spectators enjoyed the music and cool drinks served by the Park Board ladies. Bandmaster Riggs played about half the program with some deviations from the listed pieces, and a large crowd gathered, many in cars, for a pleasant evening with a south breeze.
Sheriff Bud Hughes returned from Amarillo with John M. Rises a kidnapping suspect. Rises was wanted on kidnapping charges and held in Bonham awaiting trial. The case centers on a sixteen year old niece who had been with him for two months.
A tentative program for the annual encampment of Home Demonstration Women and 4-H Boys and Girls Clubs of Fannin county is set for the Fair Grounds next Friday and Saturday. Between 400 and 600 attendees are expected, with sleeping quarters and meals provided on site. Bonham merchants support the event and Judge Warren and others will speak. the event includes a lemonade service and a morning meeting at 10 AM.
The U S postal service announces major improvements at the building including installation of new lights and ventilation fans to modernize the facilities. The project aims at improved efficiency and comfort for staff and patrons.
A boy is seriously injured when diving at a local facility. The incident occurred Friday with an association and medical staff providing care. Details remain limited as authorities investigate the circumstances.
Fragmentary text references Potter and Gray’s and a person named Mada trea Ut. It mentions competitive bids and work payment issues. No clear event or outcome emerges from the damaged lines.
Miss Majorie Sue May of Mr. and Mrs. Wirt May narrowly survived a gas oven fire at the May Cafe in Savoy. A quick thinking customer tore away burning clothing and beat out flames, saving her life. She suffered singed hair and burns but is doing well after rapid care from a Whitewright doctor.
A Corpus Christi family was briefly delayed en route to Austin when their car overturned near San Antonio. The boy involved was bitten by a dog but both he and his father were unhurt. the incident interrupted a trip for treatment.
Dallas report states pastor B. P. Brown confessed last night he tied himself with a rope around his neck in a North Nana Baptist church. No action is expected against him as authorities conclude the case.
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