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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1940
Page
7
Authorized sources claim the Nelson flagship of the British Navy, a 33 550 ton battleship, was sunk during a German torpedo bombardment with many crew lost. Reports mention 1 300 or more crew aboard and casualties aboard the royal oak maypan.
Bonham Lions club reports 11000 for Red Cross war relief, far ahead of Rotary in four fund raising contests. Contributions listed include Southwest Pump Co employees 3745 and the company 20, plus many local donors. Lions and Rotary plan a softball game with proceeds to the war fund.
DELPHIA June 1 Amer for security on the high seas the : 000-ton battleship Washington slid down the ways amid cheering crowds. A 760-foot long vessel with a crew of 1,890 and a cruising range of about 000 miles joins the fleet in December. The launch follows similar designs used by the Mia counteract mag hes. The report notes a wife of my Pennsylvania painting as 4 wated one of her Returns at the ston of the Soc enest Artists ual.
The June term of the 6th District Court will open Monday morning with the grand jury convened by Judge George P Blackburn. County Attorney Louis Woosley says the business before the jury will likely keep the session for a week or longer. Civil docket to be called at 10 am Tuesday, with trials set and a petit jury panel subpoenaed for June 5 for civil cases. A large civil docket awaits action, nine causes on the jury docket and others on the appearance docket.
In Butte Montana thieves and vandals hindered the demolition of 100 old buildings planned for a new 225 family low-cost housing project. A resident posted four signs reading I’m still sleeping here to warn off thieves.
The article discusses Smith-Barry’s revolutionary training system used by Royal Air Force pioneers. It highlights dual control teaching, solo-flight emphasis, instructor perspective from the passenger seat, and instrumentless flight to build skills and reduce fear in pilots.
Previously acknowledged and new donations to the Red Cross in Bonham amount to several small gifts. Names mentioned include Mrs. J. W Evans, Mrs. W. E. Cole, Mrs. P. W. Southerland, Halsell's Men's Store, WM Halsell, Mrs. W. M. Halsell, Mr. and Mrs. T. Zenthoefer, C. R. Phillips, Charles Roberts, Miss Lelia Roberts, and others with varying cents and dollar amounts.
Honey Grove high school prepares for its 1940 graduation with a Sunday night baccalaureate by Rev 7 F Boswell at Warrior Park and an 8 o clock commencement address Monday by Dr S H Whitley president of East Texas State Teachers College. The class lists 57 graduates. The salmon is a salt water fish but travels up fresh water rivers at spawning time.
About 100 Camp Fire leaders from Texas Arkansas Louisiana and Oklahoma arrive in Bonham for the national training course to be held June 6 8 at Camp Fannin with Sherman Area council as host. Leaders assemble at the Chamber of Commerce and are transported to the camp site in courtesy cars.
Three persons were slightly injured late Friday when a car overturned on Highway 78 between Bailey and Leonard. Willis Brewer of Wellington lost control on a straight stretch and the car flipped several times. He was with Mr. and Mrs. Jodie Wilkerson of Leonard who suffered cuts bruises and shock. They received first aid and were released.
Paola Palermo a Malian student at Barnard College balks at sailing the liner Washington to Italy after hesitating five times on the gang plank. She cites fear of the ship being blown up and finally leaves the dock just before the voyage.
German aircraft from the sea bombed Marseille as World War II activity intensifies. Italy is portrayed as certain to enter the war and align with Germany for a new European order. Adolf Hitler ordered the immediate demobilization of half the Dutch army.
Summer school for students wishing to continue or make up work will open on Monday June 3 in the high school building. Applications should be made to the principal to choose courses and finalize plans by June 3.
Honolulu reports a mass round trip flight to Manila will start June 4 from Pearl Harbor. The operation centers on 14 or 15 of the navy's twin engine patrol bombers, signaling a broad Pacific reconnaissance move.
Six Fannin county rural schools completed their terms with graduation exercises Friday night. Adama Fly Seif and Tulip closed Friday, leaving Bett and Telephone still in session. Gober district finished nine months late due to building delays, while Honey Grove graduation was planned for Sunday or Monday.
Allied forces repelled new German attacks along the Somme and reported rescuing a large British Expeditionary Force from a German trap in Flanders. Calais held out after siege and Italy’s possible entry into the war loomed while Turkish warnings cautioned aid to the Allies if Italy acted.
Rayciend H CGwist chief of the Division of Commercial Affairs asserts unworkable trade schemes and bilateral agreements helped trigger a European conflict. He cites failed foreign trade plans, government mechanisms, and return to import minded policy as steps to rebuild international goodwill and progress.
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