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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
5
WPA workers in Miakaville Pennsylvania uncovered a live toad while tearing down a wall at a 1924 project. James Bennett and David McClelland reported they knocked off four feet of an 18 foot thick block and discovered the creature in a pocket. The toad blinked and hopped away after being dropped to the ground.
Dwight Dorougn of Austin received word of his uncle Bennie Scott's death. Chas Dose and his wife Mr and Mrs Dose were in New Orleans attending the Cotton Growers Association and planned to return this weekend. Max Frost of Mr and Mrs C Frost underwent an operation at Allen Memorial Hospital after a Sunday blood transfusion. He was in serious condition Sunday morning but showed some improvement by afternoon.
In Shanghai on January 16 Buffy Anna Singh a Sikh police officer escaped the death penalty when a rope snapped saving him on the gallows. His sentence was commuted to life imprisonment according to the British embassy. Singh had been condemned for the hatchet slaying of a fellow officer and will spend his days in a jail in native India.
Atlantic City reports a new roadside speed indicator using two beams to gauge speed. When the beam is broken at excessive speed a warning flashes and a police pursuit may follow the device’s alert to drivers.
Miss Myrtie Williamson director of religious education visits Bonham for Presbyterian week of prayer and self denial. Ladies Auxiliary hosted an informal lunch in her honor while she reviews the Mission Study book Congo Crossica by Julia Lake Kellesberger. Services at daily prayer meetings and all church night Wednesday. Young People hold vesper service Thursday at 5 pm. refreshments to follow. Sunday School teachers and officers to meet Friday at 7:30 pm.
Frank Wright county auditor reports a swap involving a new coach type automobile in exchange for the Chevrolet coach now in sheriff service. Terma cash considerations are noted.
Mra Joan Nance Garner said on Monday she had not bought any new clothes for Inauguration Day reflecting her preference for old familiar things.
California registered 30,122 criminal offenses in the state for the first 11 months of 1936, up from 28,710 in the same 1936 period. The figures show a continued level of criminal activity, with yearly totals reflecting regional enforcement data.
Miss LuVerne Bevans daughter of Mr and Mrs R Bevans has been selected to play a speaking part in Freshman Stunt Night at Texas State College for Women Denton. She is a first year student chosen from a thousand freshmen as one of nine. Bevans is noted for her work in the high school dramatic club and on school programs.
Howard Hughes, the movie producer, established a new cross country speed record by flying from Los Angeles to Newark in seven hours, twenty nine minutes, and twenty seven seconds. He broke his own previous record set one year earlier.
At a meeting yesterday to prepare for the relief campaign committees were appointed to canvass the city. South Bonham led by Mrs Clarence Elkins, Square with Mrs R Morgan, Southwest Seventh Street led by Mrs Jim Locke, Northwest from Seventh Street led by Mrs Robert Nunnelee, Southeast from Seventh Street led by Miss Katherine Phillips, Northeast from Seventh Street led by Mrs Steve Robinson. Workers will canvass assigned street sides. some contributions began after adjournment and strong responses are expected. Riechard Maran, Chairman.
Delayed opening and weather losses push mid term back by one week. First semester ends January 29 and second begins in February. Teachers and pupils say the extra week is needed to maintain standards. Next week covers examinations and reorganizing.
In Edgewood Texas on January 18 Roman Sloan Jr 3 died from rabies contracted from his pet dog. The boy was bitten on the cheek and doctors feared treatment could not stop the poison from reaching the brain. Before dying he severely bit his mother on the right shoulder.
A retail ad announces a stock of Fairbanks Morse electric refrigerators radios and washing machines plus new bed and living room suites. The display showcases Perfection and Florence stoves and is signed by Lem Tittsworth at 169 2tc.
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