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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1941
Page
4
The United States Senate unanimously confirms Harlan Fiske Stone for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Stone’s confirmation follows a submit and they will proceed under senatorial courtesy. The incoming court member succeeds Justice Charles Ev who retires July 49.
Workers at aluminum plant respond to strike threats amid defense orders. Officials say boiler maintenance and resumed operations follow prior disruption. Company radio messages and Cramp Crooler agreement influence shift reporting, with some workers to return for a third shift while others face start delays.
Rotary members debated Boy Scout work and costs at a meeting. Fuller spoke on United States scouting since 1910 and noted limited troops in Texas counties, urging support for organized youth programs and national progress.
Bonham Texas Mayor Joe B Hrdlicka told the Bonham Lions Club that air school construction will start before July 1. He said the War Department approved details and contract awarded to Major B S Graham of Fort Worth, with work to begin next week to have the school ready for flyers by Oct 4.
In Austin on June 12, Daniel announced a two year appropriation of 640 dollars per student toward junior college operation. Mayor Hrdlicka said his Washington trip yielded new information about school funding and possible impacts on local colleges.
London officials voiced concern over a possible German attack on Russia as Nazi troops were reportedly massed along the Soviet frontier. The British press service cited Soviet Ambassador Maksimov affirming Russia’s restraint from new ties with Germany amid mounting speculation of German troop redeployments and broader international skepticism.
A small town canning plant focuses on a lunch project and ongoing food preservation work. Officials discuss methods, timing, and a plan to process vegetables and berries while adjusting to seasonal supply and public need.
River levels continue to drop presenting increasing risk of ground collapse and cave-ins around shore areas. City officials warn motorists to observe a one hour parking limit on City Square while enforcement steps are prepared for traffic control and safety.
Police investigate the shooting death of Dr Savile near Commerce Texas as officers search an apartment partnership with Frank Savile. Sheriff Frank Well of Greenville leads the inquiry with Savile’s wife and family noted as survivors. The article references oil and gas wells and local Texas deaths tied to the case.
Virgil Wilson returns from a day of fishing with Louis Sparkman and Dallas guests bringing a fine 37 inch specimen. The event caps a stretch of poor luck for two pals who shared the outing with Mrs. Sparkman and Mr. Crockett in attendance.
Ankara reports in Turkish political circles that British troops were said to have entered Damascus late today.
The Bonham Lions Club nominating committee announced Wiassey as president for the next official year starting July. The slate includes Van B Case as chair, Lynwood Ma as presider, Barney Cire Deets as vice president, H R Van Zandt as secretary, Bob Cantrel as treasurer, and directors Frank Wright Peter Claude Lea herwood. The unexpired term of NFB Mikel Visitor will be filled, with candidates Virginia Stansbury and Sarah France among those considered.
War Department works out specifics for an air training school to be set up in Bonham before official notice. Mayor Joe B Hrdilicka said he confirmed press reports about Speaker Sam Rayburn’s office listing Bonham as awarded a school. Mint oil figures note mint production on limited farms in Michigan and Indiana.
The Texas Senate passed a bill imposing death as punishment for sabotage with a 27 to 0 vote. The measure moves to the House for action and then to the governor for signature or veto.
Britain and nine Allied refugee governments issued a joint declaration vowing to fight Hitlerism to the end. The statement, timed amid signs of a German peace offensive, binds Britain and the allies to a united war effort and rejects any separate peace.
An elderly Leonard resident who habitually walked on railroad tracks died after an incident on a Friday near Marys, with burial planned in the local cemetery. The deceased left behind a son Grae and a daughter, and notes indicate ties to Christ church and a former parish.
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