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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1941
Page
2
Shreveport defeated Dallas 6 to 3 after taking an early lead. Otho Nitcholas started for Dallas, then Garth Mann and Clyde Humphrey pitched in relief as Dallas totaled 11 hits in the loss.
A small old fashioned snap style pocketbook was lost containing about 12 to 13 dollars mostly in bills. Return to Avery Jones at Maytag Ford Co for a reward.
Marvin Hall of the State Fire Insurance Commission urged city officials across Texas to send firemen to the Firemen's Training School of Texas at College Station from July 20 to 25. He stressed the need for trained firefighters, noting skilled crews improve fire defense and efficiency. A special Fire Defense course aligns with National Defense plans and enriches the regular curriculum.
A sermon column argues Hitler cannot destroy the Church of Christ on earth citing divine protection and the promise that gates of hell shall not prevail. It asserts the church persists through history despite war and fear and that God will keep His promise even if man fails. Be not afraid.
President Roosevelt said the navy can arm United States merchant ships quickly if war requires it for defense, noting plans have existed since 1918. He did not say such arming would require congressional approval and referenced Canada’s wartime policy as a parallel.
Texas will rank first in benefactions from the United Service Organizations for National Defense. Dallas regional chairman E B Germany says Texas will train more men and gain many defense contracts, with USO service clubs planned near troop camps and defense workers. Texas aims to raise 400 000 dollars of nearly 11 million to fund first year clubs across districts and counties.
The House today adjourned until Thursday without voting on any proposal for ending the session. Fave resolutions for adjournment are on Speaker Homer Lehorn's desk. Joe Britton, who was in Bonham Tuesday, reports roads being spearheaded for blacktopping Randolph to Trenton and Randolph to Leonard, with work advancing on Randolph to Bonham.
Mr and Mrs J A Chiffis and Mr and Mrs J T Griffis visited their daughter and sister Mrs Johnnie Robertson in Kaas. Mr and Mrs Opal Bearden and other relatives were mentioned in the gathering.
Flea hoppers and thrips are harming cotton in the coastal bend area. A full grown specimen of cotton leaf worm first generation was found in Calhoun County. Port Lavaca reports 97 flea hoppers per 100 plants in 172 fields and poor dusting conditions hinder control. Cooler, wet soils slow plant growth and thrips injury appears in Jackson, Brazos and Kaufman counties.
Grandson Benham Woman receives degree from Texas A M in petroleum engineering. Ben Roberts Jr son of Mayor and Mrs Ben Roberts Sr of Sweetwater and grandson of Mrs Will Harkins of Benham has a tentative army commission and will report to Fort Sam Houston July 30. He is employed with a company in the meantime.
Announcement notes Bro Henry of Corinth will preach at Orange Chapel to honor a man visiting his son Harold in the CCC camp nearby. The Sunday night service will follow.
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