30 May 1935
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1935
Page
1
Fifty five years ago tonight a devastating tornado swept through the county near Savoy, destroying Savoy and leaving fifteen to sixteen dead. The storm spurred rapid rescue efforts, with schools and a church turned into hospitals and J P B Abernathy leading a makeshift hospital corps and commissary.
Bonham Bonham Branch of Safeway Stores in the Carleton building at West 5th and North Main opens Friday at 8 o clock with a full stock of groceries meats and produce. The store will observe usual hours cash sales only and invites the public to inspect the stock. Employees are Bonham locals and Manager Melton emphasizes the store's commitment to Bonham and county development.
Harry Hopkins asserts the Werk- Reiiel program will hire men off the reberf rols regardless of labor affiliation. The statement sparks rumblings in union circles as the Nazi hunt for 333000 wives for German farmers headlines the era.
Bert Johnson received a sister he had lost touch with fifteen years ago via a chain letter in Los Angeles. The reunion story hinges on a long-buried family connection uncovered by postal channels and nostalgia.
Wilbur Snow a strong contender in the 500 mile Indianapolis Memorial Day race. He finished fourth in 1927 and second in 1932 and will race a new car hoping to lead the pack home.
In a rain soaked soft ball game Sherman Laders defeated Clunes Cleaners 10 to 6. Errors dominated the tallies with 13 for Clunes and seven for Sherman while Sherman recorded six hits to Clunes four. The heavy field prevented a clear edge and a rematch is expected with dates to be announced.
Mr. and Mrs W. J. Knight and children express gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy shown during their son and brother’s illness and death, wishing divine guidance and blessings. The note ends with a mention about the American fleet being stronger than last year's maneuvers and a prompt to read the Dalry Favorite.
Ted Bank, former Michigan star quarterback and recent Tulane head coach, directs spring practice at the University of Idaho as the new grid mentor.
Hawaii's Filipino community is estimated at 60,000, reflecting a sizable immigrant presence. Paris fashions stir in Greek and Oriental arenas as global style venues unfold.
Four car loads of police armed with machine guns rushed a Lincoln bank after an alarm was triggered by custodian J. Zier who was sweeping with a broom. He accidentally set off the alert and was taken into custody as bystanders watched.
A man named Henry Loihl, driven by dust storms, hauled farm implements toward Missouri but was halted after 13 miles for two days by dust and eight days of Yrzin. He then decided to stay in Western Kansas.
A note urges students to learn typewriting in school vacations and suggests buying or renting a used machine at a low rate to practice. It emphasizes the value of skill development for boys and girls.
Pete DePaolo, winner of the 500 mile Memorial Day race at Indianapolis in 1925, plans to celebrate the tenth anniversary by repeating his victory. He has not driven in the big grind for five years but has kept his hand in by racing in foreign competitions.
A Coffeyville Kansas man files a curious postcard note about a chain letter economy. He uses adhesive tape to secure a dime as a pledge, illustrating frugal practices and a quirky local habit.
Mrs A S Curtis of Winkton Virginia writes that Cardus built up her strength after weight loss and fatigue. She says her doctor urged the remedy and she has used it since to combat run-down feelings. Cardus is said to revive appetite and improve nutrition for those needing support. Thousands of women testify to Cardus benefits. if it does not help, consult a physician.
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