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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1940
Page
5
The readable fragments hint at a sports or conflict note involving Jun and Hy. Details are unclear, but the item suggests an upcoming fight or match with named individuals and a location. Additional context from the original page is needed for a precise summary.
Readable fragments list several personal names such as Ivana Kirk Lorene Trenton Daphna Wolfe Bailey and Emma Ruby Bonhar with scattered terms suggesting a city or counsel context. The text is garbled and lacks clear event or date details to establish a definitive news item.
A terse note signals an impending move as Gallas Bon targets a quick strike. The message implies urgency and a strategic shift for an 8 o’clock window.
The 1940 White Deer School class returned Friday from a 1 200 mile bus trip through Central and East Texas. They visited Austin Galveston Houston San Antonio and Galveston Bay seeing the Capitol University of Texas Randolph Field Alamo and Jacinto Battleground.
June 1 report from Y Grove states Mrs. C C Buckner misplaced her wedding ring in her garden while working. A neighbor woman from Buckner’s area retrieved the ring and returned it to Mrs. Buckner after confirming its ownership.
Fort Worth evangelist Rev. R H Cagle will headline a revival at Calvary Baptist Church from June 12 to 23. Cagle, former pastor of Leonard First Baptist, led several revivals in Fannin County and for five years has led Fort Worth Diamond Hill Baptist Church. Calvary recently completed a new $15000 building. Services occur twice daily at morning and 8 00 p m with invitation to all.
Mrs J R Carter of Altus is the guest of Mr and Mrs Paul Arledge and sister to Mrs J F Arledge Sr. Mrs M D McCurdy hosted Friday guests from Teonard including Mrs George Edwards and children. Vera Mae Lasater of Baley visited her aunt Mrs McCurdy. Travis Currin and Bacon Jones visit with C L Currin family. University of Texas students return home for summer. Mrs T J Clotfelte returns from Hillsboro where her son Larry injured in an auto crash is recovering at home.
The Washington hand press in use since 1902 at the Savoy Star remains in service in its 38th year. The press, bearing "Washington Press" on its cross head, likely dates from the late 1920s or early 1930s, and is tied to the paper's early history under Atterberry and King.
Honey Grove residents announce the arrival of a baby born in May, naming the newborn with family news and celebration.
Calvary Baptist Church will hold the Vacation Bible School commencement exercise next Friday at 8 pm. All parents of attending children are invited to attend.
The article lists multiple medical patients by initials and locations, noting surgeries and recoveries. Names include Mrs J B Arm tre, Mr Philip Mcfraw, Mr Watte Kot, Mr Be a C oH, Mr Alw Murray, and others associated with Bonham Ravenna and nearby areas. It also mentions a historic mine mile long built in 1854 in Brazil.
Sunday school at 9 45 am with Builders Class program. Morning worship at 10 50 subject Thus Do We Honor These. Christian Endeavor meetings at 7 pm. Evening service at 8 with subject Repentance and Confession. Second sermon in The Plan of Salvation series. Women's Council Monday at 3 pm. Missionary Lesson and Vacation Bible School next week 9 to 11 40 am for enrolling children. W O Harmon Pastor.
In Athens a speaker cites foreign influence fostering Mexican anti American sentiment. The talk claims officials allowed foreign agents into Mexico and notes leaders have publicly and privately supported such activities over the past two years.
Readers asked to donate or bring May 9 issues of the Bonham Daily Favorite to the office. Authorities seek archived editions for reference and reproduction.
The Senate approved 56 to 4 a plan to speed the transfer of the immigration service from Labor to Justice, with a House concurrence needed on a Senate amendment setting the date. Critics warned of Hoover’s FBI power, while Wheeler urged restraint and warned against hysteria toward aliens.
The notice lists Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. with Superintendent Dero Thomas, a sermon at 11 a.m. titled Our need of a Revival, Training Union at 7 p.m., another sermon at 8 p.m. The Vacation Bible School runs daily next week from 8 to 11 a.m. for children, with Girls’ Auxiliary at Mrs. Gordon Hogue’s home.
The Oologah weekly announces Actess Ann Sheridan as oomph editor operating from Hollywood. Editor Bill Hoge hopes for her presence next May to launch the annual 100 mile trail ride while blaming Pony Express delays for invitations. The staff includes editors and various local figures as the town eyes a lively community scene.
The Hilger Literary Society held its regular meeting on Friday night showing films taken by 3 R Newby. The reels depicted scenes of the looping exercises and the ball.
Henry Chaney was investigated by Fannin County officers and a Federal Bureau of Investigation member over rumors he was in the country as a foreign spy. Personal effects and foreign papers were examined. Sheriff Henry Chaney, Fannin County.
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