Texas history recalled at Bonham centennial event
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Texas figures and events tied to Fannin County and Bonham's heritage. The piece mentions Will Hobson, James Bonham, and veterans linked to the Republic of Texas era, noting a centennial celebration and local lodge addresses dated around 1940.
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Fannin
Ricard Haywood
Masonic Lodge
Constar
Richard Hora
Lodgr
Son Jones
Republic of Texas
Govram Uulldine
Shiv Bonham
Fannin County
Boiuhan
Fat
Sono
James B Bonham
First Methodist Church Bonham Fixture Found
A fragment from a Bonham area notice reports activity at the First Methodist Church. The text references a church building or service event and local context without full details.
Impressive Services By First Methodist Church Sunday
A compact report describes First Methodist Church services on Sunday along with a dinner at Simpson Park and notes about local weather and events. The item mentions Dallas reports temperatures near 105 degrees and civic activity around Love Field, reflecting a busy day in the area.
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First Methodist Church
Simpson Park
Dallas
Love Field
Government loses bid to stay seven company ruling
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals rejects the government effort to delay the seven company ruling. Justice Jennings Baties of the District Supreme Court had earlier chartered the case, and the court’s decision allows the original outcome to stand.
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Associatea Press
Washington
District of Calumbia Court of Appeasants
Seven Panies Gymins
Aoiding Company
Jusice Jennings Baties
District Supreme Court
Week-end Auto Accident Wills 1 7 Others Hurt
A Saturday night auto accident on Highwas 31 near here left 40 year old A Thomp 56 killed and 65 year old DC Black believed fatally injured. Seven other WPA workers and Powell residents en route to work were injured.
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Associatea Pres Cusicana
DC Black
Highwas
Here
WPA
Powell
Bonham First Methodist Church Celebrates 92nd Birthday
Undated notes recall the Bonham First Methodist Church on the corner of Eighth and Street, its fire and rebuilding history, and its present leaders led by Rev Clinton L Bowen. Officials including Dr A F P French and other church officers outline the historical board, finances, and Sunday services upcoming as part of Texas conference clergy.
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T. R. Williams
Fir Saving Service
Bailey Man Rescues Son From Drowning at Park
A Bailey man saves his son from drowning after a lake incident at Bonham State Park. The event draws attention to summer safety as onlookers, church groups, and local volunteers respond during the weekend gathering. The report notes weather and park conditions, with scattered details about surrounding activities and attendees.
Possemen Fire At Pair Near Ranch
In Columbus on June 22, possemen on the trail of Luke Trammel and Forrest Gibson, escaped from Retrieve farm, fired at a wall after a guard was killed and Sheriff Berry Townsend fired on the ranch area. The men were believed to be kidnappers who had abducted J. W Cass-Agne, 60, of Columbus.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Luke Trammel
Forrest Gibson
Berry Townsend
J. W Cass- Agne
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