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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1937
Page
6
President Benjamin Santa Jr a Chicagoan boy with infantile paralysis arrives home after a 12000 mile voyage from China in an iron lung. Doctors planned seven year treatment with a hospital two room suite equipped to cool and filter air as he continues his recovery.
In London on June 23 Britain and France rebuffed a naval display aimed at Spain and Germany and Italy withdrew warships from the International Patrol. Italian ships reportedly left Spanish waters while German vessels moved east in the Mediterranean toward a stated destination. The German Foreign Secretary Yonnewath said Nazis seeking a protest would limit themselves to withdrawal actions. Rumors of a joint Italo German blockade on the Spanish coast appear dispelled.
Cucumber growers report heavy culling as rains boost vine growth while hot days threaten yields. About 5 000 bushels were weighed at the T B Brice and Company pickle plant, with prices around 85 to 90 cents per hundred.
June and the Workers Alliance of New Jersey picketed the State House in Trenton to protest the relief directors approval of city plans to make unemployed men work to obtain food orders.
DETROIT June 23 The UAW and CIO began an investigation into unauthorized automobile tunings at the Detroit Motors plant since the March 12 merger, aimed at revising the agreement. Negotiations were postponed indefinitely.
Attorney General announced arrests of 51 percent pickets accused of interfering with a U S mail truck at the Republic Steel plants in Youngstown and Warren. The order targets labor protest activity tied to the steel industry.
Denison officials report a Red River dam bill will not be introduced until the January session. Delegates including Sam Rasburn and Clarence Scott discussed plans in Washington. An engineers report on valley development and flood control is being prepared for submission to Congress.
A letter from County Representative Charlie Jones informs that Fannin County cannot accept additional applications for summer militia training camp. The state official explains the quota is filled and no openings exist before the camp begins, but suggests submitting 1938 applications for consideration.
Nineteen escapees from East ham prison farm flee through East Texas as posses and bloodhounds sweep the area. Officials say the felons cannot keep the advantage long and preliminary reports indicate several men may have surrendered while others remain at large.
Reports indicate Merrill-Lambie flight from New York to Rome is under discussion with plans for a late departure. No further details available on route or timetable.
The report notes Duke celebrates his 43rd birthday quietly and happily. Details are sparse and the source text appears garbled but confirms the date as a birthday observance with no public celebration.
A tale about grown ups retelling what kids say and the funny miscommunications that follow. It recalls a New York man joking about a neighbor and a confused child avoiding Sunday School, ending with a puzzled punchline and a laugh.
A garbled market note shows October opening at 12 up with 12340 cited and a later figure 1212 for Tuesday. the readable items suggest volatility or misprint in the cotton market report.
A June 22 meeting on soil conservation and erosion control was held in Long few Teas with guests from the Federal Conservation Service and local officials. The event outlined regional projects and featured speakers from Texas and local authorities discussing water conservation, county efforts, and upcoming programs in Nacogdoches and nearby areas.
The WPA approves a 375 ton asphalt grant for Bonham streets, bringing total paving material to about 500 tons with 18 blocks slated for one inch blacktop. City waits on property owner signups as Cedar and Waast 10th streets are planned for paving, with costs about 25 cents per running foot.
Mayor Hrdacka weighs extending sewer lines into Northwest and Northeast Bonham with WPA support. Citizens lacking sewerage would gain access enabling new homes and improved sanitation across the city.
Bonham Chamber of Commerce leader L O McClure urges large Bonham turnout at Gibraltar Hotel Paris gathering tomorrow to discuss the Red River dam project. Officials expect delegates from towns along the Red River from Denison to Shreveport including Oklahoma and Arkansas ready to participate.
Commissioner Quy T Helvering of the internal revenue bureau told a congressional inquiry that the government believes Dell DeMille, a movie producer, employed a perverse holding company to evade taxes. The testimony alleges DeMille used a trust and his family to aid the corporation and its services.
A garbled field report notes attention from authorities over a marijuana growing area. The document references a Corpus Christi governor and a ten thousand acre site near Reymond, with unclear details on seizure or enforcement actions.
Article notes Texas schools will get 3,133,780 dollars in apportionment. It mentions a per capita payment basis and a total annual apportionment rising to about 17 dollars per student of a 19 dollar annual allotment. Specific agencies or dates are not fully clear in the text.
Cleveland reports the seven state steel strike remains quiet under troop supervision as heads of corporations confer with the mediation board. John L. Lewis vows the strike will be won. Tom Girdler is summoned to testify as Senate probes the stoppage. About 1,000,000 workers idle with costs around 12 million dollars. twelve dead and about 221 injured.
Texas report says County Agent Jack McCullough received 160 gallons of Polean to distribute to cooperating farmers for grasshopper control in Collin County. Infestation threatens cotton fields with heavy impact on infested areas as supplies move from Indianapolis to Dallas for distribution.
Dallas efforts to move the old age pension and liquor control departments failed in the house. The proposal passed then a point of order halted action at liquor control headquarters, with a statute ruling blocking further proceedings.
A cucumber grading platform has been set up near the Savoy area beside the dry goods store. Vic Coux oversees the grading of cucumbers, with shipments dropped off each afternoon heading to a local company.
Mrs Or F Burris and Mrs O Withrow hosted a miscellaneous shower Friday at Burris home for Mrs Grady Stilwell. Prizes went to Mrs Milburn Waldrum and Mrs J J Jenkins. 35 guests attended with refreshments served.
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