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VOLUME XI
DEATHS
Francis A. Dale
Francis A. Dale, an attorney at
law of Bonham, died suddenly in his
office on the west side of the square
at about 6 a. m., Wednesday morn-
ing, so C. E. Elroy, who lived with
Mr. Dale in rooms attached to the
office stated.
Mr. Elroy said that he heard Mr.
Dale up and about in his room, while
he, Elroy, was cooking breakfast for
the two. Then he heard him fall and
rushing into the room found him
prone on the floor—dead.
Notwithstanding that, Elroy
thought best to get a physician, and
so he sent for Dr. 'Clyde Nevill, who
reached the scene in a short time.
Applying a stethoscope to the man’s
heart, he pronounced Dale as dead,
and gave as his opinion that he had
died of heart disease. The remains
were removed to the Wise Funeral
Home, to be prepared for burial, and
Elroy was sent by Dr. Nevill to no-
tify a brother of Mr. Dale of the lat-
ter’s demise.
Mr. Dale had been a minister of
the gospel in the iChurch of Christ,
and had taught school. Later he of-
fered for the legislature, and was
elected to the 39th Legislature in
1924. He was reelected in 1926 to
the 40th Legislature and was suc-
ceeded in a special election by W. F.
Keeton in 1927. In 1928 Dale again
offered for the 41st Legislature, but
was defeated by Keeton. In 1930
he again offered for the Legislature
the 42nd, and was elected. In 1932
he offered for the 43rd Legislature,
and was defeated by E. B. (Gap)1
Barrett of Trenton. This ended his
political career, but it should be said
here that he served the county four
years as district clerk previously.
It' can be seen by the above that
he had a long and varied experience
in the Texas Legislature. He was £
fairly good speaker, having learned
that art in his ministry, and was
known by many in all the Legisla-
tures „in which he served, all of
"Whom regarded him as a man of
ability.
Mr. Dale established the Demo-
cratii-Citizen in 1927 which later be-
came The Bonham Herald.
The funeral for Mr. Dale was held
at 3 p.m. Thursday at Moores Chap-
el, south of Bonham, with burial
there. The services were conducted
by Elder R. C. Howard, pastor of
the Church of Christ at Dodd City,
assisted by Dr. B. H. Burnett of
Bonham.
The pallbearers were John Dale,
Herman Dale, Earl Dale, Dennis
Dale, Albert May and Marvin May,
all nephews of the* deceased.
Deceased was 50 years of age, and
is survived by the following brothers
and sisters:    Evans Dale, Robert,
W. D., Charles all of Bonham, and
Wesley of Devine, Texas. Mrs. Ed
Hill, Sulphur, Oklahoma; Mrs. Alpha
May, Odell, Texas; Mrs. Ray Dur-
ham, Shermian, Texas; Mrs. Sadie
Lavender, Bonham. His -step-mother
of Bonham also survives. She is Mrs.
John Dale.
HOSPITAL NOTES
NO. 60
Charles Word
The funeral of Charles Word, who
died at his home in Wiindom Sunday
night, following a short illness, due
to a heart attack, was held at the
Baptist church in Windom Tuesday
morning at 10:30.
The church was filled with
friends of deceased and his family.
The floral offerings were very
numerous, many of them being ex-
quisite works of the florist’s art.
There were people at the obse-
quies from Honey Grove, Dodd City,
Bonham and other places, besides a
large number of the citizens of Win-
dom.
The Rev. Raymond Smoot, a
Baptist minister, read the 23rd
Psalm, and that other very familiar
scripture, which starts, “Let not
your hearts be troubled; ye believe
in God, believe also in me,” eltc.
The Rev. C. P. Sansom, Baptist
minister of Bonham, who had been
the pastor of Mr. Word, when the
latter lived in Dodd City, spoke
words of comfort and cheer in the
short funeral sermon he preached.
The Rev. H. A. Akers, Presbyterian
minister, of Honey Grove, played,
and during the seAwice, Mrs. Amos
Dowlen, of Windom, sang “Some-
time We’ll Understand.”
The remains were taken to the
Windom cemetery, where interment
took place, followed by a large
number of friends of Mr. Word and
his family.
The pallbearers were Lloyd Rog-
ers, James Holiman, N. R. Troy, C.
J. Cooper, Roy Dunn and Beni
Brown.
There were a large number of
honorary pallbearers, friends of
many years of the deceased, who had
known and respected this good and
useful citizen.
Paul Lee Pearce
Paul Lee Pearce died at an early
hour Wednesday at Allen Memorial
Mr Paul L Pierce of Honey Grove
died Tuesday night.
Billy Joe Ivey of Ladonia was
brought back Tuesday night for fur-
ther treatment.
Lucille Haney is here following a
minor operation Tudsday.
Mrs. C. E. McNeil of route 1,
Wolfe City underwent a major oper-
ation last week.
Mrs. W. A, Gullett of route 1
has been very sick with pneumonia.
Mrs. Vanbuskirk has returned to
her home at Hudsonville and Gladys
Holley to Honey Grove.
Mrs. A. B. Mahan of 903 Wj. 11
spent several days here last week
receiving treatment.
James Fitzgerald was brought in
Friday afternoon from the Edhube
school. He had broken off a pen
point in his hand and an x-ray was
made and the point removed.
Jack Lipscomb came Friday p. m.
and had a long splinter removed.
NEGRO HOSPITAL IS NOW
AN ASSURED ENTERPRISE
For some time the matter of a
hosoital for negroes has be£n in the
balance—a teeter either way would
have decided the project, and finally
it was decided in favor of the hos-
pital being built, as this story will
unfold.
For several months the under-
taking has been talked about, and
the county had agreed to donate
.$750.00. The county later raised
its quota, through the commission-
ers court, to $1,000.00. Then it was
seen that more money had to be se-
cured, about $300.00,
Finally W. E. Newton, president
of the Chamber of Commerce, and
perhaps others, had a talk with
Dave Johnson and B. K. Johnson,
both colored, and got them to agree
to underwrite the project for the re-
maining sum, $300.00, and the story
was told.
Dr. A. B. Kennedy had generously
given the land on which to erect the
building, and the Federal Govern-
ment had already agreed to aid the
project with the sum of $9,000.00,
or thereabouts, and now all of that
part of the program being finished,
the next is plans for tne house., and
then the contract, and then the
finished plans, ready for work.
There are so many people who
had a hand in the securing of this
much needed hospital, that it would
be almost impossible to name them
all, without leaving somebody out
who had done yeoman work. It is
sufficient to state that .it was look-
ed on as a community and county
project, and that many worked with
a will for its consummation.
This will not be a hospital for
negroes in Bonham, alone, but will
be for negroes of the whole county,
and too much praise cannot be given
the commissioners Court, and indi-
viduals for their untiring efforts to
the end that the hospital be an as-
surety.
The Herald congratulates the neg-
roes, the county and everybody who
did any thing at all towards the suc-
cess of securing the hospital.
BAPTIST WORKERS
CONFERENCE
Following is the program for Fan-
nin County Monthly Baptist Work-
ers’ Conference, meeting at Tren-
ton Baptist church, Monday, March
21, 1938.
10:00 to 10:10 Rev. Marion Han-
cock, Valley Creek.
10:10 to 10:30 Reports from
churches.
10:30 to 10:45 Using the Sunday
School for soul-winning, Rev. T. J.
Watts, Honey Grove.
10:45 to 11:00 A continuous Re-
vival, Rev. D. M. Phillips, Leonard,
Texas.
11:05 to 11:20 Report on Baptist
Standard Campaign in Fannin Coun-
ty, Rev. S. R. Smith, Bonham.
11:20 to 12:00 Sermon, Rev. J. W.
Lester, Trenton, Texas.
12:00 to 1:00 Lunch and fellow-
ship.
1:00 to 1:30 Board meetings.
1:30 to 2:00 Sermon, Rev. B. F.
Milam, Corinth.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tobin and
little daughter, of Commerce, were
here Sundap, the guests of James
Tobin. Fred’s father, and other rel-
atives.
Hospital. He had been ill for sever-
al days. He was 30 years old.
Funeral services were held Wed-
nesday afternoon at the First Bap-
tist church in Honey Grove, the
Rev. T. J. Watts officiating.
His wife, Mrs. Mabel Pearce** his
mother, Mrs. Dolly M. Pearce, of
Paris; a son, Robert Lee Pearce, of
Honey Grove; two brothers, K. W.
and Othel Pearce, of Paris, two
sisters, Mrs. Louise Sullivan, of
Paris, and Mrs. Dolly Mae Ham, of
Cunningham, Texas, survive.
BONHI CLASS OP 1913 REUNION
LEGAL RECORDS
Above is a picture of the mem-
bers of the high school class of 1913,
the last one graduated from what
is now Duncan wrard school, as they
held their reunion in Bonham last
week.
Reading from left to right, front
row, they are: JamOg Nunn, New
York City; Mrs. Dwight Hackley,
formerly Miss Lucille Thompson;
Mrs. Cecil Ruark, formerly Miss
Frances Moss; Mrs. Noble Gault,
formerly Miss Noble Seaye, Dallas;
Mrs. Robert Sears, formerly Miss
Inta Mae Love, Whitewright. Back
row: Sam Meade; Joe Babb, Den-
ton; Stewart Arledge. There were
twenty-three in the class, and this,
is a pretty fair representation after
twenty-five years. Nearly all, ’ if
not all of the class are living, bu|t
it was impossible for the others to
attend the reunion.
BROTHER B. F. MILAM WILL
CELEBRATE BIRTH MARCH 27
Bro. B. F. Milam, who has acquir-
ed the title of “the marrying par-
son,” in these parts will be 78 years
old on March 27. It happens to be
the day of his regular appointment
is possible. Didn’t Paul p reach
will preach at Corinth that day, if it
is is possible. Didn’t Paul preach
at Corinth? Dinner may not be
“on the ground” but it is said that
all who attend will be taken care of
at dinner-time, so nuff sed!
And the folks will be there, be-
cause they are expected.. If all of
Brother Milam’s Methodist friends
attend, the house won’t hold them;
same goes for the Presbyterians and
other renominations—what we are enterprise is estimated at $8,000,000
trying to say is that everybody loves
this Soldier of the Cross_ It is certain
that tthe house will be filled, and
doors on March 27, at Corinth.
Away back yonder, 60 years ago,
a youth who was born in Mississippi,
felt called upon to preach—and he
preached, thought he was only 18
years of age. He was actually li-
censed to preach at that age. He
is a deep water Baptist, with ac-
cent on the deep.
The call of the West was heard
by this modern John the Baptist,
who got water-bound, (Baptist
though he be,) in Arkansas. There
he preached to the natives for some
time, living in Conway for a time,
and then he went to Ouachita (pro-
nounced Washita—Indian name)
College, which is located at Arkadel-
phia, Ark. Then he went to Louis-
ville, Ky., following a sojourn, pos-
sibly, in Arkansas, and there is
where he yot his theological degree
—in Louisville. Then back to Ar-
kansas, where he preached at Bates-
ville, and other places.
The next move of this somewhat
“circuit-riding” itinerant was down
in Louisiana, where he stayed and
breached for ten years. He has al-
so taught school, and if you think
he is not pretty good calculus, and
other higher branched, try him out.
The Lone Star State next beckon-
ed the war horse, something akin to
Job’s war horse of Biblical fame—
the one who smelled the battle afar,
and he came to Texas, and here he
has been, ever since, as a citizen.
Oh, of course he takes a notion now
and then to back-track, and the
first thing his Texas friends know
he has been to either one of the
states mentioned, in which he has
lived—and has preached.
Dear old man, your stay on earth
has been prolonged beyond the three
score and ten years, “by reason of
strength,” which is in the Lord.
May your days here be many if you
want them, and may they all be as
happy as they have been in the past.
RED RIVER DAM RECEIVING
NATIONAL ATTENTION
Considerable comment and in-
quiry have been made concerning the
much talked of dam north of Deni-
son on Red River, at Baer’s Ferry,
to be more exact. A Washington
dispatch gives some of the details
of the matter, and below are the
highlights in that article:
Total estimated cost of the pro-
ject, $54,000,000.
The dam as figured will be 2.9
miles long, and will be 190 feet high.
The estimated cost of the dam it-
self which will be an earthen one is
$45,481,000.
The cost of acquiring land for the
Number 42. Volume 2 of the Clar-
ion was printed at The Herald office
Tuesday. This is the weekly m.b-
!i<a ior. of the First Baptist Chur.*"
edited by the pastor, Rev. S. R_
Smith.
Miss Sue Spivy came up the lat-
ter part of last week to spend a it-
tle while with relatives. She is a
student in the University of Texas.
Mrs. Tom Denton and son, James,
were in Gainesville visiting rela-
tive's the latter part of last week.
Foy Cline was reported as some-
what improved. He has been very
ill at his home in Edhube.
Mrs. T. B. Williams is
Worth to visit relatives.
in Fort
Annual revenue from the genera
tion of 75,000 kilowatts of power,
estimated to be $1,250,000..
From 125,000 kilowatts, $1,800,-
000.
Major General Julian L. Schley,
chief of army engineers, has recom-
mended the project.
Congressman Sam Rayburn is very
highly pleased over all this, and he
has a right to be, since he has worked
night and day and in session and out
on the project, and now, with the
chief engineer’s support, it looks as
if his dreams will come true, power
generated by Red River for lighting
and heating, and at the same time
impounding the waters of Red river
that have been such a menace to lives
and crops on the lower stretches of
the stream.
There are a number of things to
be done before actual work can be
started, for in addition to the usual
government tape, of which there
will be many tons, appropriations)
will have to be made, and these call
for debates in congress, and they call
for time, and lots of it.
There is a lot more to the story,
but the above are the essentials,
and while this is not all there is to
it, it will give the public a general
idea of the whole affair, and at the
same time show the people of this
section, and other sections of Texas
and Oklahoma, Arkansas and Lou-
isiana, that Congressman Rayburn
never lets'up until he gets what he
wants in congress, if it is humanly
possible
All of the states mentioned are vi-
tally interested in this project.
PERSONAL INJURY SUIT IS
SETTLED BY A COMPROMISE
The personal injury suit, wherein
J. W. Alley was plaintiff, and an
indemnity company the defendant,
has been settled out of court, the
plaintiff being paid $1200 by the de-
fendant. Alley was a worker on the
bridge over Red River'when he was
alleged to have been injured.
Mrs. Rush Catron, Mrs. Louise
Morris, Mrs. Jack Barbee and
daughter. Miss Jean, and Mr. and
Mrs. Richard Morgan attended the
District Woman’s Auxiliary of the
Episcopal church in Sherman the
first part of this week.
Mrs. J. L. Gibbons og Gladewater
and Mrs. B. H. Ravenelli of Long-
view have been in Bonham as the
guests of their mother, Mrs. Ella
Jones.
Dr. and Mrs C. C. Martin and son
C. C. Jr., were Ft. Worth visitor.!
Sunday.
Mrs. Tke Biggerstaff and Mrs
Tack Starnes were Shennan visitors
Tuesday.
The following is a report of new
cases filed and minutes written up
during the past week.
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT
Geo. P. Blackburn, Judge
New Civil Cases
Tom Brothers vs M. H. Purdy,
damages.
Fate Miles, next friend for Viola
Lowie Rolen vs J. T. Evans, damages.
E. H. Walsh vs Ida Walsh divorce.
Civil Minutes
E. S. Cameron vs Evelin Cameron,
divorce • granted, plaintiff to recover
title to 5 acres of land and two lots
in Bonham.
Geo. Blair et al, ve Edward Blair*
et al Neil Williams appointed re-
ceiver to sell land.
Delbert King vs. Reola King, di-
vorce granted.
W. H. Hicks vs Lula Hicks, divorce
granted.
Criminal Minutes.
Alvin Sloan, found to be of un-
sound mind, comjnitted to custody
of sheriff, cause in district court
dismissed.
Donald Cameron theft over $50,
5 years in penitentiary, suspended'
sentence.
J. F. Cain plea of guilty driving
car while drunk, $50.00 fine and 5
days in jail.
Kent Johnson, plea of guilty, driv-
ing car while drunk, 50.00 fine and
5 days in jail.
William Morgan, forgery, plea of
guilty. 2 years i:i penitentiary in
each of two cases.
COUNTY COURT
J. E. Spies, Judge
New Probate Cases
Estate of Mamie Elvira Pritchett,
application by E. B. Pritchett for
temporary adminstration.
Estate of Hugh B. Moyer,' appli-
cation by Mrs. J. D. Moyer for tem-
porary adminstration.
Estate of Julia Jacks, deceased;
application by Ligon Jacks to pro-
bate will.
Estate of Charles Doss deceased;
application by Mattie E. Doss
to probate will.
Estate of Rosie Butt, deceased,
anplication by Emmie' Cook to pro-
bate will.
Estate of W. H. Ellington, appli-
cation by Lyda Ellington for tem-
porary adminstration.
Estate of Wm. Joe Hembree, mi-
nor, application by Josie Hembree
for guardianship.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS HAD
MANY VISITORS AT MEET
Bonham Lodge No. 37, Kniights of
Pythias met Monday night, March 14
in Castle Hall, and had as visitors
fourteen Brother Knights from
Sherman K. of P. Lodge, as follows,
Homer Baler, C. F. Wilson, Frenan
Phillpot, Ray Beaver, Mays Powdll,
W. O. Williams, Enary Reece, L. B.
Shipp and A. R. Parratt, and seven-
teen visitors from Denison K. of P.
Lodge as. follows; W. P. Lehuht, L.
T. Kretsinzer, L. S. Lacy, Cicel Har-
dy, G. L. O. Shilds, Ronny McClain,
R. L. Stover, H. L. Gentry, Horace,
Foster, W. T. Wingo, E. F. Clark,
H. O. Goodall, Oscar Blummfer, J. C.
Clifton, Geo. Lockhart, and A. L.
Derebery.
The team from the Denlison Lodge
conferred the Rank of Knight, which
was very, very fine. Denison Lodge
has a good Rank team and all
know their parts well and make the
work very real and interesting.
The Lodge was well attended by
home members,. Judge H. A. Cun-
ningham being present, he is a
member of long standing.
After the Rank of Knight was
conferred, a number of good talks
were made by visiting Knights, on
Pythianism, and then all adjourned
to the Hardin Cafe for refresh-
ments.
Everybody had a good time as
well as very instructive lessons in
the order.
A. L. McRae, K. R. S.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Cleatus H. Wright and Vera
Briggee.
Delma King and Nettie Hobbs.
Mark Holland and Lois Smith.
Ozel Dopson and Frankie Marie
Eason.
Louie Pike and Margret Enox.
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Johnson left
Wednesday for their home at Kan-
sas City, Mo. Mr. Johnson had
been superintendent of construction
on the new Red river bridge north
of Bonham.
The tenth issue of the high school
paper, The Bonhi, was printed at
The Herald office Tuesday. It is
published every other week.
Harry Swann has been out as far
as Abilene in the West. He reports
wheat looking good, and other things
in good shape.
ROTARY CLUB
Fifty-eight Rotarians and visitors
attended the club luncheon Wednes-
day.
Lou Ferguson 'of Dallas, district
governor, complimented the club on.
the improvements it has made lin the
Dr. Charles E. Barker
way of service, attendance and in-
terest. He introduced Dr. Chas.
Barker who was physical director of
President Taft and is now sent out
by Rotary International as a speak-
er.
Dr. Barker spoke on what he con-
ceived to be the province of a Ro-
tary club, what it can do for a Ko-
tarian and a city. He said the Ro-
tary spirit is an undofinable some-
thing that tends to uplift individu-
als and communities and told of in-
stances where the fostering of such
a spirit had proven beneficial. His
address was interesting and inform-
ative.
He addressed the high school
students at 2:30 that afternoon, the
speech being broadcast over KRRV.
In the evening he delivered another
address at the district court room.
His three addresses were of great
benefit and the Rotary ,club feels
honored in having him visit Bon-
ham.
Sid Smith asked .A S. Broadfoot
to make an announcement concern-
ing the wildlife movement. The
Wildlife Planning Board will visit
Fannin county April 7, 8, and 9,
using the north part of the county
as a state demonstration. Some 25
state and federal officials will be
here for the occasion. Bonham and
Honey Grove chambers of commerce
and civic clubs will cooperate for
the occasion.
Among the visitors Wednesday
were several from Dallas, White-
wright and Honey Grove.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT IS
DOING SOME SPLENDID WORK
The sheriff’s department has been
very busy for some time, picking up
loose ends and loose characters who
have been guilty of infractions of
the law.
A lot of meat and lard was stolen
last Saturday night from E. R. Mc-
home, who lives near Trenton. It
was recovered Sunday, north, of Bon-
ham, two arrests being made ac-
count of the crime, and partiesplaced
in jail.
Four tires were stolen Saturday
night from D. E. Rushing of Tren-
ton, and recovered in Denison Tues-
day. The same men as above
charged with this, along with the
meat stealing.
Three arrests were made Wednes-
day, after nine chicken thefts, and
the parries apprehended also placed
in jail.
Willie Humphrey was picked up
by the Sheriff’s department at Vivi-
an, Louisiana, and was due in Bon-
ham, Thursday, in charge of one of
the sheriff’s force. Willie is said
to be the man who romped around
Bonham all night, not long since
eluding one officer after another,
and finally making his get-away. He
is the one who cut across lots, and
jumped fences as he came to them,
while getting away, and is the man.
Who is charged with attempted steal-
ing Ray Agnew’s car.
Mrs. Claude Hudspetch of Del Rio
and Mrs. Edgar Hudspetch of Fort
Worth have been in the city as guests
of Mrs. H A. Glass, their sister, and
also to visit their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Cliborn.
Miss Ruby Kinkead, of Texar-
kana, where she is teaching in the
public schools, was a Bonham visit-
or the latter part of last week.
S. G. Denney, principal of the
Bailey schools, was in Bonham on
business Wednesday.
Mrs .loo Moss, of Baris, is in the
city, the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Walter Boyd.