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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1940
Page
1
A political campaign card lists TALMADGE MOORE as Sheriff and TOM B. DENTON as Sheriff candidate for unspecified term. For Representative for Fannin and Lamar Counties CHOICE MOORE is presented as a candidate.
Ravenna wins 2 11 game over Fairview with Henry scoring nine points to lead Ravenna. Zonds added five points as Fairview top scorer.
Beth Marie Spencer infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Spencer Jr of Lubbock died after brief illness in Lubbock. Body moved to Bonham for funeral at 4 pm from 809 Beech Street residence of F A Spencer with Rev J I Gregory and Rev H Grady May officiating. Burial at Willow Wild Cemetery.
Funeral services for 61 year old Mrs J A Henderson wife of Rev J A Henderson pastor of the India Creek Baptist Church between Trenton and Leonard were conducted at the Pilot Grove Baptist Church with burial at Pilot Grove Cemetery She is survived by her husband four daughters five sons five brothers five sisters 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild
Leper children in a Malay States camp support British war charities by running errands for inmates and by cleaning shoes. The effort aims to raise funds and bolster morale for those affected by the war.
National Scout Leader Jani Harris from Nes Yor will attend the Paris Area Council annual meeting on January 2 at 2 30 p m at the Sapruatar Hotel Paris. The event includes a banquet and a public session with speakers and reports on Scout progress. Local leaders Frank Fuller Allan Wheeler and Jack Stolz will present with regional staff from Lone Star Area Council.
A fragmentary 1939 East Texas council meeting account notes progress in the program with handicaps and a celebration. It mentions the great service star and inauguration of a notable scout leader, reflecting national and local civic interests of the era.
A fragmented editorial discusses Hubert Bearrirea and East Texas civic leaders. It refers to the Texas Chamber and East Texas Chamber of Commerce, praising regional efforts while questioning cooperation and effectiveness as the community faces change and a new decade.
Frank Wright the tax collector reported October November and December collections reached 921,146.76. The piece notes a Bonham visit by Wiremain Johnson and mentions Mildred Smith from Haney Grove visiting. It also records the marriage of Miss Jimmie Louise Renshaw, daughter of Mr and Mrs John.
A fragmentary 1940 New Year message encourages East Texas business leaders and residents to unite for better civic and economic conditions. It urges loyalty to the town, support for local governance, and community effort to improve living standards and regional progress.
Renshaw of Bonham and James Aiken were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s sister Mrs T B Spencer in Dallas. Rev Leo Johnson of Oak Cliff Christian church read the ceremony.
City clerk reports $30,000 in city taxes collected amid notes of officials visiting Dallas and Wichita Falls for meetings. Highways association aims to map routes Texline to Texarkana. Wedding shower honors Bride-Elect Charlee Hayton. Various local nuptials and editor changes noted.
The Bartley-Woods Rockies set a meet mark at the Trenton invitation in a girls basketball tourney. They advanced to the semi finals before losing to Ridge 44 26. Duncan forward scored 18 for Bartley-Woods as Bettie Lou and Billie Jo Hil received the sportship cup.
A terse want ad indicates an apartment may be available for rent. The message suggests a tenant seeks a suitable unit and invites contact for a rental arrangement.
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