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Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1924

Page

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Democratic Convention Fails To Agree On Klan Plank At National Meeting

At the New York National Democratic Convention a heated dispute over a Ku Klux Klan plank stalled reports from the resolutions committee with a vote unlikely before afternoon. Ed Moore led anti Klan faction planning to push the issue to the floor if needed as state delegations split over religious tolerance and naming the Klan in the platform.

United Press Es Square Garden York Resolution Committee League of Nations Newnd Baker Ed Moore Ohio McAdoo New York Illinois Klan

Western drama and comedy shows at local schoolhouse

A Gober community event announces two plays at the 3 P schoolhouse. On Thursday June 26 a Western drama In the Shadow of the Rockies and on Friday June 27 a comedy Teddy or the Runaways. Admission 10 and 15 cents. Proceeds go to Gober cemetery. Produced by Gober locals. Studebaker Year.

Teddy Gober Cemetery Gober

Midwestern Storms Leave Deaths and Damage

Cloudbursts and cyclonic winds sweep the Midwest wrecking rail service and communications. Four people drown near Peoria Illinois and one is killed by lightning. Widespread property damage reported.

United Press Chicago Mid-West Peoria Ill

County court house location sparks open discussion

A 1924 Bonham letter praises placing Fannin County's old courthouse at Simpson Park. The debate over site, from the jail to the court lawn, reflects nostalgia for earlier days and local sentiment. W. A. Thomas of Bonham endorses Judge H. W. Hunt's Simpson Park proposal.

Fannin County Court House Woodmen Park Simpson Park Bonham Texas Fannin County Court House H. W. Hunt W. A. Thomas

American Legion Wins Over Gober In Local Ballgame

The American Legion baseball team defeated Gober 11 to 4 at Rather Field with strong hitting by Nunelee and Dunn. Malone pitched for Hale, Hogan powered the locals, and Tidwell umpired. Gober shows one of the county’s best teams and the locals hope to continue improvement.

American Legion Rather Field Malone Hale Bonham Hogan Gober Jerry A. Bone Jerry Giants White Sox Tidwell Eetor

Wesley and Everymans Classes Joint Supper at Woodman Park

Wesley and the Everymans Classes plan a joint supper at Woodman Park next Monday at 7 p m. Each member of both groups is expected to attend.

Wesley Everymans Woodman Park

Bonham Sees Ferry Link Across Red River Prosperity Spur

Business leaders in Bonham announce a new ferry contract with J A Everman enabling crossing for three autos or two wagons at a time. Ravenna and Bonham locals expect regional benefit as farmers on the opposite bank also back the venture. The boat is praised as strong and reliable, with local lake trips noted for leisure.

Bonham Board of Trade J. A. Everman G. W. Twyman John Hodges Ravenna Latic Everman Eagle Lake Red River

Wagstaff Nominated for Texas American Legion State Command

Robert M. Wagstaff of Abilene seeks State Command of the American Legion with Parramore Post No. 57 backing his candidacy. Wagstaff served on the Mexican border and as captain in the 36th Division 142nd Infantry AEF. Fle is a charter member and past commander of his post. He is a member of the law firm Wagstaff Harwell Wagstaff of Abilene.

Robert M. Wagstaff Abilene American Legion Parramore Texas Wagstaff 142Nd Infantry A. E. F. Fle Harwell & Wagstaff

Local family notices from South Side

Rev and Mrs A B English and children return from Texas visit. Geo C Leeroy and family visit from Gonzales. Carthel Vaughn, six, dies after brief illness at Allen Hospital. Funeral at Baptist church Ector at 3:30 with burial in Carson cemetery. friends attend.

A. B. English Georgetown Frost Texas Geo. C. Leeroy Jack Herbert Roach Gonzales Carthel J. E. Vaughn Ector Allen Hospital Baptist Church Carson Cemetery

Fire at Edwin German home causes little damage

Fire department responded to a blaze at Edwin German’s North Cedar Street residence around 1 PM. The fire, caused by an oil stove, was extinguished before firefighters arrived and caused minimal damage.

Edwin German North Cedar Street

Manifold Judgment Sermon and Meeting Close

Dr Hall preached on the universal and inevitable judgment before God from Romans 14 12 stressing ministers and members must answer for hearing and preaching the truth. The meeting ended with gratitude for Dr Hall and thanks to Mr Medl Murray for solo contributions and leadership.

Apostle Paul Hall Christ Court of Appeals Supreme Court of the Universe God Dr. Hall

Brothers killed as gas tank explodes after car crash

Two brothers Frank Blaske and Abred Blaske died in a Texas crash when a gasoline tank on their car exploded after hitting a guard rail in a curve. Two other youths were burned in the incident as they were returning from a dance.

United Press Weimer Texas Frank Blaske Abred Blaske

First Cotton Bales Reach Houston From Rio Grande Valley

Harlingen reports season’s first bale race as two airplanes and a Gulf Coast Line train strive to deliver Houston market cargo. A Mission bale sent last night and a McAllen bale cut to halves, loaded on planes, compete for a premium for the first bale on the Houston market.

Harlingen Texas Gulf Coast Line Houston Mission Express McAllen

Rule Books of 43 Big Packers Must Have an Airing

Federal judge rules five large packing companies must open their books to the Department of Agriculture. Dismissal of Wilson & Co. Cudahy and Swift Co petition ends a bid for a permanent injunction amid a probe of alleged food products monopoly.

Inited Press Chicago Department of Agriculture Cliffe Department Wilson & Co Cudahy The Swift Co

A B Spreckels Dies at San Francisco

A B Spreckels, millionaire sugar and shipping magnate, died in San Francisco after a two weeks illness on June 28.

A. B. Spegkles San Francisco United Press A. B. Spreckels

California Letter Avoids Fish Tale From Bonham Residents

Will H. Evans, visiting California, reports meeting former Bonham and Fannin County citizens now in the state. He recently toured Catalina Island, spent days in Los Angeles, and has since traveled to San Francisco, noting he is not keen on fishing and thus a fish story is unlikely.

Will H. Evans California Bonham and Fannin County Catalina Island Los Angeles San Francisco

Everymans candy men Park meeting announced

The notice calls an event at the park on Monday night June 30 at 7 p m inviting all members of both classes to attend with a required fee.

Everymans Candy Men Park

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