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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1940
Page
6
Guardians and workers from Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana end a four day instruction tour at Lake Fannin. J M Kempthorne secretary leads with a national council assisting. About 100 students completed the program as instructors plan new ideas for future courses.
A church program for the Baptist church youth class was announced today. Broadfoot will introduce Miss Gwendolyn Farmer and Mary Ella Brannon for a vocal duet. The program will be dedicated to the class by Station KRRV.
A dated report says Italy will join Germany, with early hostilities possibly targeting Africa. Britain warns of border tensions near Ethiopia, while Italy drafts a plan to deploy 7.6 billion lire for air construction as officials cite regional strain.
In Washington on June 8 Rep Jones of Texas said he would not seek re election and that his term would end. He was nominated by Roosevelt for a post on the Bureau of Claims after doubts about his re election stance.
Charles Beau an of Marquette University track team made a comeback after years out with illness. He won his 230 yard sprint title at the Central Conference meet, riding a bicycle to school for fitness and determination.
Circle 2 of the First Methodist Women’s Missionary Society will hold a rummage sale in the Alexander Building on Saturday. Proceeds support church programs.
Mr and Mrs Joe Shaw visit Dallas hosts Friday. Miss Claudia Martin from Pittsburgh spends weekend with Mr Jo Shaw. Nelson Puller reports to NYA office in Dallas as Bonham visitor Friday. Free Kindergarten board to meet Monday at 10 am at hotel. Wayne Atkins returns from A&M for weekend with parents then to Arlington to enroll. The Christys and Virginia Christian visit Houston and Fort Worth for weekend trips.
The Cub organization Training course in Bonham reaches its final session Monday night at 7 45 at the Chamber of Commerce. Boys aged 9 to 11 may join as dens form and the program aims to build better boys and parents. After the meeting a first monthly Pack gathering will be scheduled with parents invited.
Billy Richards and Herron Ma ples returned Friday from a short visit to Houston in Dallas. W. L. Tadlock and Bill Roberts were business visitors in Dallas Thursday. Mr and Mrs Fred Fletcher have returned from a vacation trip to Corpus Christi and other points on the gulf coast.
Jack Parrish departed today for a fishing trip in Port Isabell. He plans to be away several days and will return with reports on the outing.
Roy Scrivner and his mother Mrs Ella Scrivner of Shamrock and his brother Ernest Scrivner of Amarillo are visiting relatives and friends in Bonham.
John Wailcult, a student at Texas A and M, has arrived to spend the summer in Bonham.
Joan Bowling visits the University of Houston for a brief stay while her mother attends campus events. The note records a visiting relation and ongoing use of campus facilities during the visit.
A baby boy named James Davis was born to Mr A W Meetee of 1000 West Tents Street. The newborn weighs 1004 pounds and arrived this morning.
Former Gov Moody said he will not announce before Monday whether he will run for governor. The State Democratic Executive Committee meets Monday to certify candidates for the July primary ballot. Moody’s name is filed by petition of friends and will be on the ballot unless he requests removal. He has been urged by calls, letters, and ads to enter the race.
Chief Machinist Mate A J Schmidt at the Syracuse recruitment station says springlike interest in the navy grows with April setting an air time enlistment record and drawing young men toward service.
Sunday school starts 9 45 a m with Gd R Newby as superintendent. Worship at 10 a m Laymen day observed churchwide. Prof Emerson Anderson to deliver principal address. Young people service 7 15 p m Worship 8 p m sermon The Victory is Ours Thank God by Rev H Grady May. Daily Vacation Bible School begins 8 30 a m for ages 4 18. WMS study Conference Minutes led by Mrs Eddie Hodge. Tuesday choir rehearsal 7 15 p m. Wednesday prayer 7 45 p m orchestra 7 p m. H Grady May pastor.
Multiple area churches announce Sunday programs with morning worship at 11 for First Christian and 9 15 Sunday School, prayer and Bible study sessions through midweek. Special topics include The Mother Church As Our Pattern and The Priesthood of Three Types, plus Vacation Church School and a revival at Calvary Baptist.
A local travel note outlines plans to join the Southern Baptists convention, with families preparing for departure and related church events. Details mention a homecoming at Algusf and a gathering tied to religious services and community outreach.
A fragment mentions Ronham delivering a plane coder with a nod to NLEItM. No clear event or outcome is provided in the readable text.
In a recent ceremony at Bille School, students received vocational awards recognizing completion of programs. Officials noted steady progress and urged continued effort as the school community celebrated student achievements.
Local farming and travel details appear with names of residents visiting relatives in Denton Bonham and Denison. The piece notes a Methodist revival led by Bro Wells of Dallas, plus social visits from Joe Williams Walter Williams and others, with several families hosting guests from Elwood West Texas and Haskell.
Scouts from western Fannin county gather at Camp Bonham five miles north of Bonham on Ivanhoe road for a two day camporee ending Sunday. Highlights include a court of honor, camp fire, religious service led by Rev C P Sansam, and day activities with special scavenger events.
Notice to water users stating payment of water bills on or before the 10th of each month to avoid penalties. Signed by A. L. Skeen, Water Superintendent.
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