09 Apr 1940
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1940
Page
1
In Regalia a report notes Nazi aided Norwegian sports events amid Allied naval activity in the North Sea. German planes operate near Norwegian airfields as observers describe a tense air war with covert operations affecting coastal defenses.
A terse note notes funds tied to Panama Lock and mentions a battle context. The fragment references a committee session and financial matter connected to Panama Lock with unclear participants or dates.
After a long discussion led by Mrs Albert Christian the Fannin County commissioners boosted monthly allotment for each of the four sewing rooms from 33.33 to 50. The action follows a WPA order that cut workers but increased output and called for more materials. The court also bid for a 1939 Ford Tudor for the sheriff and approved a second new car to aid patrol work. An asphalt spreader was insured for 3000 and 4000 in securities were released to the depository. The board debated securing right of way for planned highway and road improvements. Texas homes and industries continue to be large consumers of Texas natural gas.
Chief Justice Cureton of the State Supreme Court died at his home from a heart attack aged 66. Funeral services were set for 3 30 this afternoon from the family residence with burial in the State Cemetery at 4 30. Active pallbearers include the court's remaining two members and six members of the court commissions. The body lay in state 10 until noon.
Norway and Denmark are described as remaining sovereign as Nazi forces declare Norway has ceased active resistance. Community health talk at Gem Cafe features Dr. Jack Saunders urging home based health programs and collective action. Miss Lara McKelva elected club secretary. club set picnic for April 29. guests include Juanita Wells.
Berlin announced that Nazi forces had occupied Danish and Norwegian territory after fighting in Oslo and bombardment of Kristiansand. Norway and Denmark would remain sovereign, not German protectorates, with a German air curtain along the coasts and Ribbentrop promising no British or French contact for the war’s duration.
Lions Club toy drive led by Rev. W Harmon aims to collect donated toys from Bonham residents Saturday morning. Boy Scout volunteers will help route collection from First Christian Church starting 8:30 with cars to porch boxes and notified addresses. Damaged or extra toys can be left in porch boxes or arranged by calling local organizers. Toys will be repaired and saved for Christmas distribution by Lions Club and other youth groups.
Bonham officials convened to swear in returning aldermen and name appointive officers for the ensuing year. Salaries stay largely unchanged with small raises in three departments. Appointments include W G Royer city clerk and Jack Biegerstall police chief among others. Jane Denton and Aldermen Grow canvassed the election results noting 107 votes cast with Johnson Brent and McAnally re-elected. Mrs Albert Christian urged continued aid to the Tenham sewing room, council delaying final decision pending talks.
Midland April. Harry Hines accuses the Governor of causing the Social Security funding failure citing mismanagement of old age assistance blind dependent children and teacher benefits. He warns against puppet legislatures and cites European dictators as a warning in a special broadcast. He notes 1939 accident deaths totaled 93 000 nationwide.
Fifty delegates of the Presbytery of Paris met in Bonham at Pirot Presbyterian church for the annual session. Dr. L. P McClenny of Tyler was elected moderator, succeeding Dr. Robert Ti who preached on From Darkness to Day. Officers include Dr. Joe Warner of Bonham clerk and Rev. Jack McMichael of Teasarkalm press reporter. The afternoon session focused on committees and communications readiness. Evening sermon by Rev T Pervin titled The Problem of Prayer. Final session planned for Wednesday.
Dallas April De Jerry Saddler, aggressive State Railroad Commissioner, declares federal taxes on Texas pensioners may be matched by the federal government up to 400 a month and criticizes tax diversion to other states while courting support for a constitutional amendment to raise state pension limits and provide burial funds for aged enrollees.
In Groton Virginia, residents unveil a granite memorial to Willem Scott, a sentinel who was court martialed for sleeping at his post while serving overtime for a sick comrade and later pardoned by President Lincoln in 1861. The tribute recognizes his pardon and service, tying the town to Civil War era events.
London reports Britain and France readying full aid to Norway as Allied fleets move to sea while Germany expands occupation across Denmark. Norway resists as Oslo and other ports face siege. German naval and aerial forces aim to secure bases in the North Sea and Irish Sea.
Austin April 4 Harry Hines candidate for Governor will deliver radio addresses each Monday night announced at his headquarters. The broadcasts will cover campaign subjects and will be carried over the Texas Quality Network and other stations. Ames State Highway Commissioner and others will speak from 8 30 to 8 44. The campaign will be intensive as Hines plans to speak in every region of the state.
Dallas march reads that southwestern third term rally plans were discussed by Texas Roosevelt third term supporters led by Harald Young. Speaker include Sen Josh Tee of Oxlshams and Garner forces are viewed as opposing sides in a broad Texas mobilization ahead of the May 4 conventions.
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