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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1925
Page
7
Frank and Lorenzo Noel, condemned for murder, are en route to the State penitentiary after being secretly moved from Dallas by night through an underground passage with four officers and State rangers. They travel by automobile and are expected to arrive early this afternoon.
A prisoner transport from Dallas to the State Penitentiary broke down in Bremond this morning. The auto bearing bank and Lorenzo Noel were delayed two hours as officers kept a close guard while mechanics repaired the vehicle.
The decision on holding a summer school for grammar and high school pupils to make up missed work has not been made. Interested individuals should call at the high school building at 9:30 a.m. next Monday, June 1.
Pittsburg May 30 Rogers Hornsby the National League batting leader has been chosen to manage the St. Louis Cardinals succeeding Branch Rickey who is retiring. Hornsby will take charge of the team on Monday.
United Press reports in Chicago that bench warrants have been issued for 263 furniture manufacturers indicted by the federal grand jury. Warrant service to begin Monday.
Friday May 29 marked the 32nd Bonham public school commencement at the high school building. The program included a prayer, duets, songs, salutatory, valedictory, address, piano solos and diploma presentations by Dr. W. M. Wright. Superintendent L N Rather praised the graduates and urged continued effort, noting his personal care for the class.
In Haskell, May av, the hearing on Mrs Frank Collier’s bid for a new trial in the murder of her son in law Ezie Robertson last February began after a jury sentenced her to ten years. Defense counsel planned to ask for a new trial or appeal, or so it was indicated.
A playful snippet from Santa Barbara News and Bing hamton Press notes the idea that bold plans fail to alter routine states. It contrasts lofty schemes with crowded venues where seats are mostly occupied.
A grocery retailer touts quality and customer satisfaction as evidence of success in a brief, promotional note emphasizing commitment to high standards and shopper approval.
Our Meat Department stands as a department we are proud of. We give it our best care and the splendid patronage received is our reward.
Two notable exhibits at the high school last night showcased manual training and domestic science under CL Goffman and Mrs Strother. Prizes totaled 7.00 for a mahogany library table to Hanford White, 5.00 to Bill Clutter for a cedar desk, and 2.00 to W C McGee for a cedar chest, with additional awards from Keene and Keene.
President Gooldge addressed a Arlington gathering on consecrated Civil War ground warning that current federal and state policies threaten a grave national crisis. He criticized state shifting of duties to the federal government and rising local costs, saying cities push costs while reducing government. The address urged vigilance against weak governance at all levels.
The article lists top scholars from the class including Isabelle Moor with 88.99 average, Lydia Russell 88.81, and Josie Graves 88.01. A section names WONOR pupils J B Inglis Don Stephens Virgil Wilson among others associated with the school.
The playful line credits a cash register as the king of musical instruments in a humorous mockery of the phrase The Sweet Buy and Buy, attributing the title to a witty, nonsensical ruler.
Twenty two cars were ready early this morning for the start of the thirteenth annual International Sweepstakes 500 mile races at the Motor Speedway in Indianapolis Indiana. Two off cars will be given a chance to qualify before 11. The speedway officials estimated that 150000 persons would see the race.
United Press from Indianapolis May 20 reports twenty-two cars start at 10 o'clock for a 500 mile speedway. Eddie Rickenbacker, former auto racing star, leads the pace making lap as leaders average over 104 mph in the first fifty miles.
A dispatched message reports a warning to Japan against backing Manchurian General Chang Tso Qin. The Rosta agency claims a plot to assassinate Christian Hakoveky, head of the delegation, originated in Holland. police guard the Russian embassy as the Evening News notes hush.
New York May 30. The North American Newspaper Alliance via United Press reports no news yet on the Amundsen-Elsworth Polar air flight.
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