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Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1940

Page

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Funeral Rites Held For Benton McMillin 75 In Texas

Services were held in Bonham area for Benton McMillin 75 a former Whitewright merchant and cotton buyer who died Thursday in Zavalla. Burial followed at Oak Hill cemetery. A Kentucky native, he moved to Texas in 1890 and was active in general merchandise and cotton buying. He was uncle to J R McMillin of Bonham.

Towright Benton Millin Whitewright Istness Zavalla H. T. Ferberry Leonard Mullins Church of Christ Alan Harvey-Brooks First Methodist Church Oak Hill Cemetery Kentucky McMillin Texas Whitewright J R. McMillin West Ninth Bonham

Ak-he-lo Camp Fire Girls Host Christmas Party

Wednesday night the Ak-he-lo Camp Fire Girls held their annual Christmas party at the home of their guardian Mrs Henry Dor ough Bonham accompanying on the piano. After the program Santa Claus arrived and distributed gifts to all. Mrs Teresa Wegener and Mrs Lloyd Rodgers sponsors of the group took the girls caroling later in the evening. The girls are preparing a box for a needy family to be delivered on Christmas eve.

Ak-he-lo Henry Dorough Santa Claus Teresa Wegener Lloyd Rodgers

Property listings reveal large tracts of black land for sale

A long row of farm parcels in Bonham area counties lists acres of cultivated land and pasture, various dwelling sizes, barns, and water features. Prices range from per acre figures to lump sums with terms up to 20 years, electric light lines, school bus routes, and proximity to Bonham and Sherman Grove.

Red Road Fanninty Sanders Shloney Grove Paspe Yeeres Allen Black Land Bonham Rams Cole Johnson and Ber Bermuda Gober

There is a Santa Claus a timeless Christmas belief

Uncle Ashley presents a condensed reflection on the famous Virginia story from the New York Sun. The message affirms Santa Claus as a symbol of love and generosity, enduring beyond mere sight and time.

Uncle Ashley Santa Claus Frank P. Church The New York Sun Virginia Santa Cis Pea

Fireworks Ordinance and Police Notice from Marera

Notice from Bonham authorities enforcing Chapter 66 Article 390 banning firework use within city limits. Police Chief Jack Biggerstaff cites enforcement orders. warns violators face up to 100 dollar fines. Also reports Hal Kemp died of pneumonia linked to a pierced lung.

Marera Calif Hal Kemp Jack Biggersttaf Bonham

Bonham Texas Real Estate Sale and Rental List

Real estate ad shows multiple Bonham area properties for sale or cash rent. Listings include 100 acres black land with Bermuda Grass pasture and water, 60 acres improved black land, 300 acres with good improvements, 73 acres sandy loam, and other farms plus city property. Contact J. M. Carver at 419 W. 8th Street on the south side square.

S. W. Bonham Bermuda J. M. Carver W. 8Th Street Bonham, Texas South Side Square

Local Man T. G. Finley Receives Law License

T. G. Finley, Bonham area native, has been issued a Texas Supreme Court license enabling practice before any state or local court. Born in Ravenna, he graduated in 1929 among the top ten percent, studied at East Texas State Teachers College, taught in Ravenna and Liberty, and later worked with A. H. McDonald. He now serves as acting secretary treasurer of the National Farm Loan Association and represents Northwestern Mutual Fire Insurance Company.

T. G. Finley Fannin County Texas Supreme Court Mr. Finley T. Finley Ravenna Bonham High School East Texas State Teachers College Liberty Bonham Saturay Finley A. H. McDonald National Farm Loan Association McDonald Northwestern Mutual Fire Insurance Company

Finley Licensed to Practice Civil Law

Mr Finley completed law studies in October this year and received his license shortly after. He will specialize in civil cases and studied through Cunningham Lipscomb and Cole.

Northwest Casualty Company Finley Cunningham, Lipscomb and Cole

England Signs Contracts For Cargo Vessels

Great Britain has signed contracts for construction of cargo vessels valued at more than 50 million dollars. The agreements cover multiple ships with build dates to be announced, reflecting Britain’s effort to expand its merchant fleet amid wartime needs.

Washington Qgreat Britain

Roosevelt grants Britain armament authority amid loan lease plan

The note says 00 percent of merchant tonnage to replace ships sunk by German raiders. The move comes hours after President Roosevelt authorized Britain to negotiate for American arms though orders will wait on Congress action on the loan lease program. Lula Barrett of State University Library visits Rev. and Mrs. Morgan. she formerly lived in Bonham.

Roosevelt Britain Congress Lula Barrett The State University Library Richard Morgan Miss Barrett Bonham

Conserv districts and voting status across states

Fragment mentions 371 conservative districts and notes 38 states with actions in progress. It states in Texas 46 districts have been voted but not operating.

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