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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1937
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes describe police questioning and a voluntary statement linked to a disappearance or murder case. Names, dates, and places are garbled, with references to Chicago police and several individuals, unclear in substance.
A notable ruling concerns cotton exemption certificates involving a sum around 3.5 million dollars. The article notes government action and implications for related parties and industries.
Fragmentary text from a state level report mentions a $85000 figure, a court, bankhead, and an association. It references certificates, a tax or appraisal context, and a headline style about a court validating or invalidating actions. Details are garbled and names are unreadable.
Governor Alfred leads a crackdown focusing on illegal betting. The program targets gambling operations with new measures and enforcement steps, signaling a hard line against bookies and associated networks.
The text reports a local first band concert with a positive reception. Citizens and Bonham residents praise the program and performers. The clear emphasis is on community pride and the successful event.
A historical notice warns that poisoning flea hoppers poses a serious risk to cotton crops. The fragment references potential revenue impact and notes a lab or test context for pest control measures.
Local grain activity appears amid garbled text and stray remarks. Reporter Wilt Rogers comments on honesty and guilt as an observation within the fragmented notice and yesteryear community chatter.
Youngstown Ohio June 28 Major General Bilson Laight said about 15 500 men are back at work in the plants besieged by strikes in Youngstown The walkout touched Illinois Indiana Michigan Ohio and Pennsylvania with CIO leaders claiming stronger action while firms said workers were returning to normal shifts The Senate Post Office Committee voted to end the strike investigation without further hearings or calling on Postmaster General Farley
UNDATED there were violent deaths in Texas over the weekend. Thirteen people died in traffic accidents, four were shot, two drowned, one due to a fight, and one leaped from a three story building.
A head-on collision near Amarillo killed six young people ages 20 to 24. Names listed include Opal Hammons, Wayne Coprlat, and Fred Harmon. Investigators cite a driver error as the likely cause and say the wreck occurred on a rural highway late yesterday.
Art Department of Summer School held a下午 session at the park with pupils from the program. Mrs Carroll Jonas instructed the group and led a painting competition featuring students such as Margaret Barrerna, Margaret Cobb, Robertins Cobb, Beverly Jones, Melba Cre, Lee Spare, Barbara Sua, and Ruth Road Fier.
Washington June 28 The Senate judiciary committees agreed to consider pending proposals for constitutional amendments affecting the judiciary. Five or more measures have clogged the committee for months behind the Roosevelt court bill. Lack of unanimity on a single proposal prevents full committee discussion.
Troop 02 left this morning for a three day camp at Bonham Scout pool with WR Van Zandt assisting as scoutmaster. Local scouters Barnette McAnnelly Rev W O Harmon John Meade and il West will supervise activities along with Dick Higgins Scoutmaster. The camp includes flag ceremonies at sunrise and sunset and a first aid drill.
Sherman, longtime postmaster at Strenan and former president of the Travelers Protective Association, died after a brief illness. Punerary services are set for Monday afternoon in Sherman with burial at Cherrywall.
A sudden north wind brought a heavy sand storm to Bonham this morning, lasting several minutes in the Oakland community and areas north of the city. Reports indicate dust settled in some places, with a light shower in the Bells area. The afternoon wind remains northerly with possible rain.
Prairie Grove Arkansas reports a fatal auto side collision five miles west of town. Pete Wright 37 of Baron Oklahoma died. Bradford 30 of Baron was slightly injured while en route to visit his wife in hospital. Bradford reported recovering at home today.
A former divinity student faces court for a triple slaying, held without bail after initial hearings. The case involves multiple suspects with connections to a Belo location and Chicago as part of the investigation, with forthcoming state proceedings and formal arraignment noted.
Local Bonham notes show wheat and oats prices steady, corn yield hopes near 60 to 60 bushels per acre after more rain. Fisherman Carl Robinson nets a four to five pound bass, signaling luck. Building boom hints rise with more homes and cars, while bridge work resumes and street improvements advance. A lighthearted England cat race rumor closes the column.
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