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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
1
Bonham Daily Favorite issued by Favorite Printing Co. lists H A McDougal as publisher and Ashley Evans as editor. The paper is entered at the Bonham Texas post office as second class mail matter.
Washington reports the government plans a far reaching change in procedure. The Federal Trade Commission will act as a business court to issue swifter decisions on charges of unfair practices against monopolistic oppression of the little fellows.
Miss Susan Sheppard daughter of Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas married Cornelius McGillicuddy Jr son of baseball manager Connie Mack at the Sheppard home in Washington. The couple met at Duke University two years ago and plan a Canada honeymoon. The bride was Queen of the May. maid of honor Lucille Sheppard. The wedding was all white with white gowns and flowers.
Rafael Dominguez was charged today with murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the fatal shooting of LCC Henry, customs inspector, here yesterday. He was jailed in Villa Acuna, Mexico, after 45 complaints were certified and authorities crossed the border to arrest him. District Attorney identified him from photos Henry provided.
Six people are dead and eight seriously injured after a local train from Wesserling crashed today into a station bumper in Mulhouse. Faulty brakes are blamed as wooden cars crumpled on impact.
Mary Emma Siler of White Shed club won first prize in the 4-H Bedroom Contest amid strong turnout from the Fannin county 4-H Girls Clubs. Approximately 15 to 18 entrants showcased economical, attractive rooms judged by Miss Helen Swift. Other participants included Imogene Kent, Zalameh Clutter, Margaret Lee Parker, Lavern Keeton, Doris Ward, Eana Taylor, Alene Taylor, Ruth Porter, and Helen Partain. The contest highlighted detailed work on remodeling, décor, and materials, with an announced awards event at the Bonham 4-H encampment on July 6 and 7.
A diary style account describes refinishing furniture, creating handmade textiles, and organizing a bedroom. The writer notes new lighting, curtains, rug, mattress cover, bedspread, and storage upgrades. She mentions a total room cost of 11.88 and club goals for weaving and proper picture hanging.
Bonham Rotarians heard Mrs O L Couch speak on the Power of Thought at a Wednesday meeting. She described thought as the basis for all actions and cited examples from steam and electricity. President Spivy noted no delegation to the Detroit convention and attendance exceeded expectations. Alban McRae was questioned about a wrist watch lost during fishing near Monterrey Mexico, but he offered no statement.
New London June 21 President Roosevelt arrived with drums and bugles at the coast guard station and submarine base to attend the Harvard Yale regatta. His son Franklin Jr. is listed as pulling number six on the Harvard freshman boat.
Carthage Jasper county prosecutor Ray E. Watson described a crude drawn bullet and the words for you mailed to nearby Neare as he opened the murder trial of Victor E. Powell of Denver in connection with B. L. Vanhouse death. Watson called the act a cowardly action during the trial's start.
A boxing card is scheduled for Friday night at Denison 200 Chestnut. Doors open 7:30 with preliminaries at 8:15 and three bouts above average before a 10 round main event featuring Pat Murphy versus Joe Marcus, both described as Roo? boys of the middle class.
Two boys near death after nearly identical swimming accidents in Fort Worth. George Lantz Jr., 15, broke his fourth and fifth vertebrae diving at a pool below Eagle Mountain Dam Tuesday. Wilburn Henlew, 14, broke his fourth and seventh vertebrae diving into shallow Trinity River water Monday.
Readable ad fragment lists watch cleaning at 100 dollars, free ficel fans and inductance motor at 195 dollars, and identification bracelets. Brannon's page hints at various items with prices, indicating a local retailer promotion.
Hosiery department promo notes M C Spivy and Co offering attractive values. Mentions Brannon’s and a national guitar slightly used and good.
Mrs W T Sparks president of the Cottage Bend Home Demonstration club grows onions on 5.6 acres, investing in plants, gathering, curating, trucking, and sack expenses. She harvests 145 bushels selling between 85 cents and 29 dollars per bushel, yielding a net profit after expenses.
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