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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1940
Page
1
Prime Minister Churchill told the Isles that enemy aircraft are poised to strike but Britain will resist. He declared that victory may come and France’s fate is sealed, as Britain prepares to begin a new phase in the war and holds out hopes for final victory.
A loan of 820000 for the Family Farm plant received approval from the new Finance Corporation. Mayor Joe Ka reported to Congressman Sam Wahington in Washington, D. C. The Work Prostration will provide the funds for the plant, with Mayor Hrdlicka confirming the support and ensuring the money is available.
In 6th District Court Monday afternoon four prison sentences were handed down in five criminal cases with one suspended. Aubrey Freeman pleaded guilty to two indictments burglary and one theft related to an oil warehouse entry at Leonard. Judge George P. Blackburn sentenced him to two years in the state penitentiary for each case, to run concurrently. Hilliard Rayford Jr received 30 days in jail after a jury convicted him of chicken theft. Rayford pleaded not guilty at arraignment. Lee Adkins pleaded guilty to burglary and asked for a suspended sentence. a four year prison term was suspended for four years after a jury verdict of four years, with the possibility of suspension. Adkins was linked to a burglary at a Henry Grove picture show involving a pistol, flashlight, and money, later recovered. Keith Oliver and J. T. Castle Jr were charged with chicken theft in the same case. See FOUR GUILTY Page 4.
A 1929 survey shows poultry farming remains heavy but profits rise with eggs and chickens. Farmers earned about 417 million from eggs and 219 million from chickens, totaling 1.009 billion yearly cash income, still below 1929 peak but above the 1910-14 average. Sales and prices fluctuated with market cycles, and production rose modestly from 1910 to 1920 while prices surged. See Farmers Page 4.
Forty two election judges were named Monday by the county Democratic executive committee to oversee primaries. Each judge will appoint clerks and helpers, with presiding judges urged to keep costs minimal.
Washington plan proposes a permanent trained reserve of two million men for U S defense. Rep Kent B Keller of Illinois introduces The American School Army bill in the House. It would train 21 850 youths aged 15 to 18 annually in military vocational and academic education with selection by Congressional districts. The Educational Board handles schooling and cooperates with the War Department which provides housing discipline and military training. No educational requirement beyond physical or mental eligibility.
The Fannin county commissioners court ends its duties as the board of equalization this afternoon after sitting since last Tuesday. They will meet Friday morning to open bids on road building materials including cover stone and oil for surface treatment for county roads under WPA projects. A note recalls New York’s experimental block-long subway in the 1860s where passengers paid a quarter to ride.
Committee rallies to finish the local drive for the war relief fund with visits to homes and businesses across Bonham Starting at 9 AM and ending after every property is visited Chairman Herbert A Buyow leads rapid coverage urging donations at the Chamber of Commerce or Daily Favorite Publishes donor list as soon as possible Mayor Joe Hardlicka notes continued need as national total nears twenty million by June 30 Willan M Baxter Jr Red Cross urges sustained relief for refugees in France England and beyond with twelve and a half million raised nationally today
In Lancashire England a UPI report notes that since hostilities began about 4000 conscientious objectors have avoided military service by undertaking agricultural or AR P work yet no one can confirm if these instructions have been implemented in practice.
Wood and Wall of Sherman won the remodeling contract for Woolworth at E. P. White’s square building. The project will extend the south side by 50 feet, enlarge by 40 feet at the rear, and add a full 120 foot basement. Improvements include modern heating, plumbing, electrical work, and expanded storage and merchandise space. Work expected to begin within days, with fronts updated on all three White properties at the corner.
The Ector area and nearby communities were soaked by a heavy shower Monday afternoon, starting around 4 pm and lasting nearly two hours. Rain extended briefly beyond Ector to the south and beyond to the west and north, with other parts of the county escaping the downpour.
French armies press the defense as German forces advance toward Rennes and Loire line positions near Tours and Orleans. A military spokesman says France seeks an honorable peace while cabinet delays in Rome reports Italian air strikes on Corsican targets and port facilities. Two Allied oil tankers sunk by Italian submarines.
Washington June 14 Harold R Stark chief of naval operations recommended a 70 percent increase in the strength of the United States fleet He testified before the House Naval Affairs Committee supporting an administration bill to authorize a 93 percent rise in the navy s present tonnage Officers estimated the program would add about 1 250 000 tons of fighting craft at a cost around 4 000 000 000. Stark urged that construction begin as soon as possible and Chairman Carl Vinson asked whether it should be authorized.
Tokyo dispatch reports the Rightist Mei Rinkai organization of retired officers presenting a resolution to the Japanese government urging immediate seizure of French Indochina. They argue France hinders Japan’s move against China by arming the Chinese and call for a troop detail to seize Indo China.
Tulsa oilmen Denning and Sutton contract to drill a 5000-foot wildcat test before July 16 on a ~5000 acre block north of Bonham. The land centers on surveys by J Ketchum H Burkhart William Cox L D Wyserager and John Bowin, taken free for the test.
Munich reports Hitler and Mussolini agreed to France seeking an armistice. The two leaders met at the Fuehrer’s house in Munich to decide the axis stance, signaling an unconditional capitulation toward France. An official announcement from behind soundproof walls stated the leaders reached agreement on their attitude toward the French request.
Randolph and Ladonian Red Cross chapters report Bonham headquarters in Fantin county gathering funds for war relief. Quotas set at 300 for Ladonia with 223.80 collected. Ran Golf totals 2375 announced as ongoing drive. Herbert A. Barew chairs drive with six committees across business districts. county-wide quota over 2060.
A fire of undetermined origin caused extensive damage to a pier at the U S submarine Base in Groton Connecticut June 16. Preliminary estimates put the damage at about 10000 dollars. The R-4 submarine was moved to a water region and not damaged.
Sam Murray, 45, a gambler, was killed in a street fight on Ling downtown street. Jack Kilgore, 21, a street peddler, was hit in the left ear by a stray bullet. Joey Miller, also a gambler, faced a pole in the episode.
A six week summer program at the University of Texas Latin American Institute offers nine fields of study from outlining campaigns to Mexican art appreciation. Faculty include Dr George C M Engerrandh and Adolfo Best-Manguer, with topics covering archaeology, economics, art, music, and commerce in Latin America.
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