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Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1940

Page

8

Italy moves toward entry with Germany amid Africa tensions

An Italian move toward joining Germany is reported with plans for a swift action against the Allies in East Africa. Premier Benito Mussolini and Marshal Emilio De Bono push for involvement as fears of border clashes rise and Ethiopian troops are noted near Kenya. A decree authorizes 7.6 billion lire for four years of construction in response to the regional crisis.

Italy Germany Africa East Ethiopia Haile Sefamer Britain Ner Emilio de Viet Libya Ecanese Wtancousy

Camp Fire Ends Four Day Camp At Lake Fannin

Camp Fire guardians from Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana finish a four day instruction session at Lake Fannin. About 100 students attended the Lake Fannin program with M Kempthorne in charge and a national council aiding. The school closes at 6 pm with a nosebag meal for attendees who will depart for home after the event.

Texas Okland Louisiana M. Kempthorne Waid National Council Imately Lake Fannin Chool

Methodist Class Holds Sunday Announcement

A church program for a gospel class was announced today. Miss Gwendolyn Farmer and Mary Ella Brannon will sing, with Jones over Station KRRV at 6 o clock.

Eventice A S Broadfoot Gwendolyn Farmer Mary Ella Brannon KRRV Lock

Representative Jones of Texas Withdraws Reelection Bid

In Washington on June 8 Rep. Jones Democrat of Texas said he reconsidered seeking re election and will not run again. He has been nominated by FDR to a seat on the Court of Claims as confirmed by the Senate.

Hington Jones Texas al Roosevelt Senate Court of Claims

Frail Heath News From Marum and Marquette Uni

A fragmented report notes Charles Beau lun of Marquette University, once years in Marum, rising to prominence as Central Col Conference 220 yard sprint champion. He commutes by bicycle to school amid health concerns and ongoing recovery.

Mhlele Keats Uker Wis Charles Beaulun Marquette Marum

Cubbing Course Ends Monday Session in Bonham

The Cub organization training course completes its third and final session in Bonham at 7 45 p m Monday. Ages 9 to 11 eligible, with open opportunities as dens form. Parents’ cooperation is stressed as crucial to success. A first monthly Pack meeting date will be set after this session, with boys and leaders meeting parents. Mothers and fathers are urged to attend.

Bonham Chamber of Commerce Callvth

Closing program at Daily Vacation Bible School

The children who attended the Daily Vacation Bible School at the First Christian Church will perform their closing program tomorrow night at the evening service. The program features songs and plays demonstrating what they learned over five weeks. The public is invited.

First Christian Church

Will Leave Monday For Convention Of Southern Baptists Fee

A community notice lists residents traveling to the Southern Baptists convention with names and destinations. It notes plans for weekend trips, church activities, and local duties as families prepare for travel and events.

Convention of Southern Baptists

First Methodist Church Youth and Worship Schedule Reader

The First Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 9:45 with R Newby as superintendent and worship at 10. Laymen day observed churchwide with Prof Emerson Anderson delivering the principal address. Evening services feature Young people's program at 7 15 p m and worship at 8 p m with a sermon by Rev H Grady May. Daily Vacation Bible School begins at 8 30 a m for ages 4 18. WMS meets to study Conference Minutes at 3 2 p m. Tuesday choir rehearsal at 7 15 p m. Prayer and orchestra rehearsals at 7 p m. Pastor H Grady May.

Cottage Bend Fog Gregory Frooa Sunbeam Gregory Presbyterian U.S.A. Sunda B Ker R. Newby Methodist Church Emerson Anderson H. Grady May W. BE. Newton WMS Eddie Hodge Atso

Scouts Open 2 Day Camporee North Of Bonham

Scouts from western Fannin county gather at Camp Bonham five miles north of Bonham for a two day camporee ending Sunday. A court of honor will award advancement badges with Robert Kiresid presiding, followed by a camp fire program. The event includes a field day, evening meal, and religious service led by Rev C P Sansam.

Fannin County Camp Bonham Bonham Ivanhoe Road Robert Kiresid Dodd City Qoop Mort Bane Wal CIA Oactivatie Bulem Gebe Bailes Ac Tres Raveol Iephone

Norton to teach soil surveying course at Texas A and M

A two week course in soil classification and mapping will be offered at Texas A and M College August 12 to 31 led by Norton chief of the Physical Survey Division of the US Soil Conservation Service. Norton trained in the Midwest and authored a widely used soil conservation survey handbook.

College Station A. Norton Physical Survey Soil Conservation Service Washington, D. Co Texas A & M College Norton Middle-West USSC Euler

Book Of Verse Presented To Bonham Library

A locally reported event notes the presentation of a book of verse to the Bonham Library. The report mentions the Kiwanis Club and a speaker, with limited readable details due to damaged text. Names and exact dates are unclear in the fragment.

Bonham Library

Local social notes and area updates from Bonham Denton region

Community tidbits list residents visiting relatives and guests from Elwood Denison Bonham and Denton include Max Moore Mary Joe Mayfield and Mrs Irene Mayfield. Revival services led by Bro Wells of Dallas invite attendance as local families share travel news and social visits.

Max Moore Mary Joe Mayfield Denton Irene Mayfield M. B. Jones Maude Hooper Elwood Paul Mayfield Bonham Marvin Spann Cecil McCleary Bro Wells Dallas Carl] Hassell

Birth of 10 4 pound boy James Davis

Mr and Mrs A W Metee of 1000 West Tenth Street announce the birth of a 10 pound boy named James Davis born in the morning.

A W MeTee West James Davis

Return Home and Vacation Trips Highlight Local News

Mr and Mrs Fred Metcher have returned from a vacation to Corpus Christi and other gulf coast points. Jack Parrish departed today for a fishing tip at Port Isabel.

Fred Metcher Corpus Christi Gulf Coast Jack Parrish Port Isabell

Scrivner Family Visiting Relatives in Bonham

Heme Scrivner and his mother Mrs Ella Scrivner of Shamrock visit Bonham to see relatives and friends, joined by his brother Ernest Scrivner of Amarillo. Roy accompanies them.

Scrivner Ella Scrivner Shamrock Ernest Scrivner Amarillo Bonham Roy

Student Jun Wolcott Arrives in Bonham for Summer

Tex as A. M. student Jun Wolcott returns home and plans a summer in Bonham after a winter away, spending eight cents on travel and lodging details.

Jun Wolcott Texas A. & M Bonham

Moody to announce governor bid by Monday in Texas

Texas Governor Dan Moody said he will not decide before Monday if he will run for governor. The State Democratic Executive Committee meets Monday afternoon to certify July primary candidates, with Moody’s name already pledged by petition unless he asks to omit it amid urging from supporters.

Austin Dan Moody State Democratic Executive Committee Moody

Visiting Mother John Bowling Attends University of Houston

John Bowling visits his mother while attending the University of Houston. The note records a personal moment with a student tied to Houston.

John Bowling Univerety of Houston YiRe

Navy enlistment surge hits new all time record in April

Syracuse officials report April established an all time enlistment record at the local recruiting station led by Chief Machinist Mate A J Schmidt. The springtime push draws strong interest from young men in the area as the navy expands its ranks.

Syracuse Navy A J Schmidt

Notice to water users pay by the tenth to avoid penalty

Water Superintendent A L Skeen warns water users to pay the bill by the 10th of the month to avoid penalties. The notice is signed by A L Skeen, Water Superintendent.

A. L. Skeen

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