White and Team Mate Reach Quarter Finals in Tourney
Washington June 26 Charles Yates defending champion from Georgia Tech won a long match to reach the national intercollegiate golf championship quarter finals after beating Walter Emery of Oklahoma 2 and 1 and surviving a test from Winfield Day of Notre Dame. Ed White of Texas also advanced with a 1 up win over H L Beyer and a strong 14 holes under par showing.
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Washington
Charles Yates
Georgia Tech
Walter Emery
Oklahoma
Yates
Winfield Day
Notre Dame
University of Texas
Bill Welch
Bob Cochrane
St. Louis
Ed White
H. L. Beyer
Penn State
Charles Kocsis
Michigan
Texas
Sesason
White
Keys brothers near world endurance flying record
Fred and Al Keys of Meridian Mississippi neared a world endurance flight record. They must stay aloft until 3 13 pm and then one more hour to have the new mark officially recognized under rules.
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Associated Press
Meridian
Miss
Key Brothers
Fred
College Studies May Get Jobs
The National Youth Administration will continue two education activities for needy college students and adults. The programs provide work for teachers and offer courses to expand job opportunities. The goal is to keep educational support while generating employment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Relief Administration
Hill County Bond Election Ordered for P Nelope District
The County Commissioners Court of Hill County Texas ordered a $25,000 bond election in the P Nelope road district in southeast Hill County. The election date is set for July 27.
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Bend
Hilshoro
Texas
County Commissioners’ Court
Pnelope Road
Hill County
Dillinger Mob Protector Gets Maximum Today
CHICAGO June 27 The heaviest penalty possible under the law a sentence of two years imprisonment and a 10000 fine was imposed today on Attorney Louis P Piquett convicted Tuesday of harboring the late Homer Van Meter Dillinger gangster The sentence was fixed by Federal Judge Phillip Sullivan after he over ruled a defense motion for a new trial
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Associated Press
Chicago
Louis P. Piquett
Homer van Meter
Dillinger
Phillip Sullivan
Paintings by Miss Lily Lane pupils on display
Citizens admire paintings at Bonham Furniture Company and Aral Darlings candy store on the east side of the square. Works funded by FERA shown by pupils of Miss Lily Lane with labels at each exhibit. The Favorite man praises their quality and notes some artists had no prior training.
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Bonham Furniture Company
Aral Darling
Lily Lane
FERA
Bonham Furniture
Square
Man With Fractured Vertebrae Improving
Friends report W. S. Barr is recovering well after a fall from a hayloft that fractured an upper vertebra near the neck. Doctor Cirsel of Dallas set his body in a full plaster cast reaching to the chin and the patient now suffers little pain. the cast remains in place for eight more weeks.
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W. S. Barr
Mr. Barr
Cirsel
Dallas
Bitten by copperhead bites Ravenna man on mower
Noris Carlisle of Ravenna was bitten on the hand by a copperhead snake found in a mower he stopped to inspect. He sought medical care at Allen Memorial Hospital and, while not in serious condition, remains under treatment.
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Noris Carlisle
Ravenna
Mr. Carlisle
Allen Memorial Hospital
Roosevelt calls for law to close gold clause loopholes
President Roosevelt urged Congress to act this session to tighten the monetary system and end uncertainty over gold clause bonds. He proposed cash payment on demand or exchange for non gold clause securities with full interest and to terminate consent to sue on currency or securities. The plan would ensure uniform dollar for dollar payments to all holders.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Bonham Rotarians Attend Ector Meeting and Hear Texas Program
Bonham Rotarians joined the Ector women for a Wednesday noon gathering. A full program followed a first class meal with invocations, singing, a Texas history quiz, a French harp solo, and vocal numbers. Guests included Dr Bishers, Charles Lane, Worth McCulloch, and Tex Power and Light auditor Mr Bell with Mr Hall from Sherman attending.
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Bonham Rotarians
Ector
Lem Tittsworth
Lawrence Saye
Texas
Magner
Saye
Desert
Patillo
Dale Wolford
Lawrence Sage, Jr
Dick Saunders
Rodgers
John Spivey
Clark Benton
Herbert Buron
Dr. Biggers
Charles Lane
Worth McCulloch
Mr. Bell
Texas Power and Light Company
Lewis Hall
Sherman
Bonham
Penham
Hall
Patent on mirror hooks to lure fish males
A patent issued describes using mirrors on fish hooks to provoke the fighting instincts of male fish. It notes that for female fish the mirror’s attractiveness is already well known and needs no discussion.
Pictures by FERA Class at Bonham Furniture
Susie notes a FERA Class exhibit at Bonham Furniture Company showcasing works by diverse ages from young girls to grandmothers. John said a Grandmother’s snow scene impressed him. the class began last November and runs through June with several notable pictures.
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Susie
Bonham Furniture Company
FERA
Lilly Lane
John
Bonham Factory Fund Nearing Goal For City Factories
The Bonham factory fund drive reports incomplete figures this afternoon as committees continue subscriptions. Official Friday morning roundup is expected to reveal the full amount. Volunteers have worked days and will be thanked. final subscriber list will appear in Saturday's paper.
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Bonham
Farm and Home Demonstration Contest Launched in Texas
The Texas Extension Service announces a Centennial Farm and Home Demonstration Contest with approx. 2500 dollars in prizes. Open to Texas farm families on farms or ranches or towns with 2500+ population. Registration by Sept 1, 1935. county, district, and state judging committees named. Judging focuses on buildings grounds soil crops livestock and resources with a total prize fund of 10 000.
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College Station
Texas Extension Service
Dallas News
Farm News
O. B. Mann
Texas Extension
Texas
District Home Demonstration
Extension Service
State Home Demonstration Agent
Dallas
WIAA
Little Quanah Girl Keeps Spider Pets
In Quanah Texas a girl keeps a pet brood of spiders strongly guarded by her father who later kills the creatures. The father displays a venomous widow spider to frighten the family then removes all the insects from the playhouse.
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Quanah
Texas
Sawyer
Baptist Men's Bible Class Banket Tonight
The Baptist Men's Bible Class will hold a banquet tonight at the church at 7:30. About 50 members are expected, with a program planned and no charge for attendance. Each member is asked to bring a covered dish and share in the feast.
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Baptist Men’s Bible
Fraud Charge Is Held Invalid in Supreme Court
An indictment charging seven men with conspiracy to defraud the government in a $4,800,000 PWA irrigation project in Willacy county Texas was held invalid in the District of Columbia supreme court. Judge Jesse Adkins ruled the indictments were faultily drafted. Two former PWA employees were among the accused for planning to defraud through changes in plans and specifications.
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Associated Press
Washington
PWA
Willacy County
Texas
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Jesse Adkins
Oil promoter refuses to appear at securities hearing
J Edward Jones, a New York oil securities promoter, failed to attend the Securities and Exchange Commission hearing today. He served notice of intent to challenge the constitutionality of the Securities Act of 1933.
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Associated Press
Washington
J. Edward Jones
New York
Securities Commission
Prominent Speakers to Address 4-H Club Encampment
County Agent W J Young states John Bean a Whitewright vocational agriculture teacher and A B Kupper CCC camp head Wolfe City will judge the Boys 4 H Club encampment next week at the Fairgrounds They will also speak on farm life topics including soil erosion terracing spillways outlet ditches A swimming outing at Bonham State Park and other features for both girls and boys The program will appear in Friday's Favorite and is widely advertised
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W. J. Young
John Bean
Whitewright
A. B. Kupper
CCC
Wolfe City
Fairgrounds
Bonham State Park
Dry Forces Begin Fight in Harris County
Byron G. McCullough was named chairman of the Harris County Organization to Fight Repeal as wets take lead over drys. The Harris County stronghold of wets could decide the Dean law in August, with a July 16 prohibition rally led by Bishop Boaz and Dr. Geo. W. Truett in Dallas announced for Houston.
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Houston
Texas
Byron G. McCullough
Harris County
McCullough
R. Emmett Morse
Bishop Boaz
Geo. W. Truett
Dallas
Nuisance Tax Extended Two Years By Senate
The Senate today approved a hurriedly negotiated conference agreement extending the $500 million nuisance taxes for two years. The resolution now goes to the House for final congressional approval.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Today
House
State Bank Resources Rise in North Carolina 1934–35
Resources of state banks and trust companies in North Carolina increased by more than 61 million dollars from March 5, 1934 to March 5, 1935, reflecting a substantial year over year growth in the sector.
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Ageregat
North Carolina
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Ina
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Keys
Dillinger Mob Protector
Phoenix Hose
Bonham Style Shop
J. H. Broyles
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W. T. Lockhart
Gar
State Bank
Ector Wed
Sallie
East Texas
Southweeat
West Texas
Southea
Bonham, Texas
Supreme Court
Harris
Dean Law
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