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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1935
Page
3
A June 21 wind storm battered Texarkana airport causing the hangar to collapse and wreck five planes. Dunbar McCartney a 30 year old relief worker died in the incident. Authorities investigated the wreckage and named the relief worker among the deceased.
Premier Laval told Captain Eden in Paris that France is dissatisfied with the Anglo German naval pact. He avoided a breach of the agreement while reaffirming Paris’s protest in a firm note.
Jackson Wyoming June 2 County Attorney Neilson said authorities detained a man resembling William Mahan the hunted Weyerhaeuser kidnapper at a Jackson hotel for investigation.
Texarkana dispatch reports Congressman Wight Patman, preparing a bonus bill to be introduced in the House within two weeks. The measure mirrors Roosevelt's vetoed plan, calling for immediate payment of adjusted certificates via new money backed by adequate gold reserves. Patman hopes passage by year's end, though he expects slim odds this session.
The Memphis Texas Democrat profiles T. J. Tommy Kinkade who died in Memphis after long Hall County residency. A Bonham native, he led I O O F activities, served as Major in Memphis Canton, held many lodge offices, was county treasurer from 1932 to 1934, and retired from office for health reasons after recent treatment. He was a notable civic and fraternal figure in the region.
Secretary Roper defended his Commerce Department before the Senate Commerce Committee amid charges by ousted Secretary Mitchell. He called Mitchell obstructive and “exceedingly suspicious,” accusing him of spreading rumors and creating a log jam of business in the department.
District Judge Pat Adams granted a change of venue for Edgar Eskridge, a Baptist minister charged with murder in the street shooting of Police Chief Ed J. O'Rielly. The case was transferred from Orange to Houston.
J O Lambert Jr of Shreveport was elected president of the Southwestern Nurserymen Association at its annual convention in Mineral Wells Texas Lige Glass of Farmersville was named vice president and Mrs T B Foster of Houston was re elected secretary treasurer New members from Bentonville Ark and others join the executive committee A separate Texas association was proposed with plans to call a Texas nurserymen meeting in September chaired by C C Mayhew with W C Griffing J M Ramsey Edward Teas and F E L Baker named to the committee National horticulturists spoke at the meeting inviting plans to host the National Nurserymen Association in Texas next year
Scottsbluff NebraskaMayor B Rymer launches a so called politeness pays parking system. Over 100 spaces marked on three main streets limit parking to 20 minutes. Violators receive informal tickets from FERA patrolmen asking for future cooperation.
Local nurseryman Jim Gribble shows a display of gladiolus in a wide color range grown just south of the Sherman highway. He invites the public to visit the field and view the colorful flowers and notes an ad in today’s paper for cut flowers.
Five workers dead after dust explosions in southern Washington factories in 1934. Property damage exceeds one million dollars, per Department of Agriculture report.
Harry Hines, chair of the Texas Highway Commission, said construction on a statewide road program will begin in about 30 days. He noted a definite plan of organization for main and secondary highways and expected the commission to approve it soon. The program aims to allocate Texas funds and put about 15,000 men to work on a 30 to 40 million dollar effort.
Members filled the Bonham Rotary Club as E W Martsell an industrial engineer from Fittsourg Ba argued factories are moving to the South and Southwest to be nearer customers and cut material haulage. He cited three large plants planned for Paris and 1500 jobs expected within 12 to 18 months.
One and one tenth inches of rain fell last night and today in the community. North of Bonham precipitation was much heavier. The area has seen over 13 inches this month, a record not equalled in years. Clouds linger, and more rain is expected this afternoon.
The suit for divorce filed by Francis Dale against Mrs. Dale is on trial in district court today.
Two impoverished partners discuss Dunleigh asking for immediate partial payment and enclosing a reply stamp. One suggests returning the stamp on account, while the other agrees, per the Portland Express.
Edwin Pitts former Sing Sing college star athlete signed a new contract to play with the Albany Senators of the International League on Wednesday.
Milton Carlisle discovered an asparagus plant grown in the form of a large sea shell while irrigating his farm near Salt Lake City. The odd shape attracted interest from local naturalists and onlookers.
Official statistics from Rio de Janeiro show Brazilian rubber exports for the first 11 months of 1934 increased by 1390 tons compared with the same period in 1933.
Eureka California June 21 A riot at the Holme Lumber Mill left six dead or killed and six others badly hurt including four policemen and chief George Littlefield. A protracted lumber strike sparked disturbances as 300 mill workers faced opposition to going to work.
Greenville reports Wayne Sander 24 at Dallas hospital then in Greenville with a punctured lung and other injuries after his car struck a truck near the city. The car overturned and burned. Sander and a hitchhiker were hurt but the driver of the truck escaped injury. Wayne Sandel Jr., 3, is his son.
Durant Oklahoma June 20 Enrollment of Texas students has increased at Southeastern Teachers College Durant with many from Fannin and Grayson counties forming county clubs. Fannin County representatives include Otto Bumpas E M Parker Everette Parker of Ivanhoe and Jamie Lee Cooper of Telephone.
Kenneth Smith and three other members of an 11 person family were placed in a state Home to assist the family. After entry he repeatedly ran away, averaging every other day, sometimes in snow, and trudged six miles to reach his mother.
Susie notes Margaret finally picked a large walnut bedroom set after visiting Bonham Furniture Company to see how it would look. The store emphasizes customer satisfaction, aiming to avoid past disappointments by guiding selections.
Waxahachie June 20 Mrs C P Martin brought two black widow spiders and an egg to town in a fruit jar only the larger spider shows the red hour glass. The egg may hatch up to 500 spiders. Officials warn Texans to beware their poisonous bite. In Oklahoma City June 20 doctors confirmed several black widows and urged urgent medical aid for bites. Medical notes say calcium or magnesium injections may ease symptoms.
The first reported death from the black widow spider in the Denison area is Mrs. Ersy Wallace, 53, who died at 1 a.m. at her sister’s home eight miles west of Colbert Oklahoma. Wallace had traveled from Cleburne after her sister’s illness and was bitten while closing a gate, then worsened rapidly and died despite medical help. A second sighting in Irving notes a medium sized jet black spider with a red hourglass was captured, described as the true markings of Oklahoma spider.
In Sacramento California nature reveals how a dam could be built rapidly on the North Fork of the Feather River. Grizzly Dome, towering above the river, was reduced by 75,000 cubic yards and 800 feet of highway survey was swept away as a dam formed, raising water levels about 30 feet.
Galveston Texas feature notes J M Fendley a 75 year old schoolman who has taught 52 years and served as principal for five. The piece says he has worn out three buildings during his career and claims he knows little about his profession.
Ancient Chinese rebel cruisers left Hong Kong harbor June 17 but were beaten back by a modern cruiser believed to be the Ning Hai. Fire opened as they attempted to depart, with unclear reasons given. Reports say two rebel crews planned to head to Formosa to join Manchukuo. many members were Manchurians.
Change of officers for Bonham CCC includes First Lieut William F Cox and Mrs Cox arriving from San Antonio to join Co 894 in Bonham. Dr Lewis E Silverthorn from Port Isabel assigned to Co 894 replacing Dr M O Dart who left for Denver. Second Lieut Chas A Hearn reported for temporary duty and training ahead of a new Civitan Conservation Corps unit formation.
Dodd City School buys a new bus for a south of town route work. The project is affiliated with the State and secured radar and safety measures. John M Pirtlie signed the related notice and contract details.
Dallas June 21 Walter Cline manager of the central exposition announces President Roosevelt will visit Dallas next year for the Centennial event.
About 30 to 40 business leaders heard E. W. Martsolf an industrial engineer discuss securing a Benham factory and potteries for Paris with 1500 jobs and a 1.5 million dollar payroll. He will speak again at Gem Cafe tonight where 75 to 100 guests are expected. tickets are 50 cents.
At Joliet, June 21, three convicts from the state penitentiary escaped while outside the walls. They fled in an automobile after eluding guards, one described as Jack Ellis, Vernon Guthii, and George White, serving terms for grand larceny.
A man attempted to ride the tail of a Fort Worth airplane early Tuesday morning. He fell and was injured along with two other passengers. the incident prompted emergency responders to remove all aboard.
Forecast for East Texas on June 13 shows 20 inches of rainfall with a high near 89 and a low around 65 under partly cloudy skies and cool air. East Texas rainfall amounts and conditions are noted while West Texas expects partly cloudy conditions, cooler nights, and a shower potential.
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