Funds Allocated For Col Bonham Statue In This City
County commissioners decide to erect a monument to Col Bonham on the courthouse plaza at Centennial grounds. Work slated to start after ground is prepared, with completion several months away.
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1937
Page
4
County commissioners decide to erect a monument to Col Bonham on the courthouse plaza at Centennial grounds. Work slated to start after ground is prepared, with completion several months away.
Grayson County Sheep Raisers announce a plan to purchase 10 000 sheep. The meeting features speakers including W I Pier and Ed Bean of Ozona with L R Vaughn leading a San Angelo wool company. The event, on a Tuesday night, aims to discuss financing and procurement arrangements.
Paris report says the French Assembly approves broad fiscal powers for Camille ChTempo's government to protect the nation’s finances. Georges Bonnet is named finance minister as the measure passes the deputies and heads to the senate for final approval.
Assistant Press reports in Washington that Arthur Kent of the Treasury and Myron C. Taylor, chairman of United States Steel, testified before Congress. They discuss proposed tax reductions and reforms amid widespread concerns over tax dodging and enforcement.
Denison announces first bale prizes to boost farming donations in the valley area. Awards include 30 dollars for the first bale, 35 dollars for the second, and 15 dollars for the third.
Associated Press reports Chicago action where eleven newspapers call for continued freedom of press and oppose a closed shop, signaling broad industry concerns about labor practices and editorial independence.
A tangled mixup at a Dallas radio studio nearly led to a divorce as a police report notes misheard audio and mistaken identities involving local officers and beverage brand promotions. The incident highlights tense misunderstandings during live broadcasts and cooling relations within the couple.
Fragmentary text appears to reference Will Rogers and a humorous tale connected to Texas and the Panhandle. The readable parts suggest a comedic anecdote or standup style piece, but concrete details, dates, or names are missing to form a full summary.
A garbled text fragment shows a scattered dialogue with unclear speakers and fragmented phrases. The excerpt hints at a tense exchange involving accusations and evasive statements, but readable details and context are absent.
June 28 report from Del memorializes a ceremony where security measures involve police surrounding the wedding party. Notes reference the Roosevelt ceremony, ground preparation, canopies, and anticipated photographers, with unclear details about participants and the setting.
Governor declares state emergency as Colorado National Guardsmen join a grasshopper battle. Adjutant General Ardourel directs operations from Colorado Springs with entomologist Sam Campbell guiding tactics. Trucks haul sawdust and bran poison ammunition to Cheyenne Wells Hugo Eads Seibert and Burlington.
Associated Press report describes strikers clashing with nonstrikers entering Republic Steel Corporation mills. Guards protected operations after a dawn disturbance. police and militia detained about sixty pickets on technical charges amid property damage including damaged water lines and ripped wires.
A deputy game warden reports abundant fish in a lake near Paris. He notes many crappie and perch species in shallow water and predicts future crappie stocking may increase the catch.
Washington reports that Ethel du Pont and Franklin Roosevelt Jr moved toward marriage today at the church amid family ceremonial support. The ceremony is set at a chancel time as prominent Du Ponts join in the private family affair.
The report notes a west Texas forecast for tonight and Thursday with unsettled conditions. It mentions Tempe and a general tone of Press OUAg A 6 Weather Page, outlining temperatures and possible changes for the period.
The dispatch reports Japanese forces massing on the Amur River frontier with a fleet of nine ships. The move signals heightened activity and potential clashes as Manchoukuo and Japanese units concentrate near Anger.
An incomplete notice reports a meeting in Winnsboro at City Park with John Canckluted announcing a statewide gathering. The fragmentary text confirms a June date and local organizers but lacks full details.
Senate civil liberties chair La Follette released an unpublished coroner report showing seven of ten Chicago Memorial Day casualties were shot in the back. Chicago Police Commissioner Allman testified he had not investigated personally or seen the report, saying the inquest was awaited.
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