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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1944
Page
5
Walker of Dallas, formerly of the Church of Christ, held a revival in Bonham and is conducting sessions in Dodd City through Sunday. Officials say a fire drill will designate one fatality and 96 saved per safety council figures.
The Edhube Baptist church begins its annual revival on Sunday July 2 and runs through July 16. Visiting preacher is Dr. James W. Parker from Gonzales Texas arriving July 3. Night services start at 8 45 in the shed back of the church with music by Pastor Joe Bamberg. Announcements on day services to follow.
On Wednesday June 21 the Cadet Wives held a covered dish function in the USO club with Mrs Hope Goode in charge. Lt Goldenberg spoke on Safety in Flying at the Junior Matrons League meeting and bridge games followed. The Jr Matron's League planned classes under Army USO direction. Friday saw Cadet Wives bridge, a Jr Matrons meeting, and Cadets hosts at an informal USO party. Saturday volunteers staffed desks and snack bar with a ping pong tournament and kid party later.
Ensign Eloise English previews the WAVES summer uniform of gray and white seersucker jackets and one piece dress with belt and kick-pleat. Uniforms identical for officers and enlisted except hats and insignia. Cost covered by Navy clothing allowance 200 dollars for enlisted and 250 dollars for officers. Also notes about USO Java Hour opening and Woodmen-Circle ice cream, plus a July USC event schedule featuring Cadet Wives, sewing service, and a Hafride roast at USC with music and refreshments.
Ellery and Pat confront Jim Haight after a bender at the Hot Spot. Carlatti threatens, but Ellery subdues him and helps Haight home. Chief Dakin and Carter Bradford appear as Haight recovers, and Nora’s inheritance ties unfold amid a Wrightsville intrigue.
Candidate Morris broadcasts on KRRV each Monday from 12 30 to 12 45 and Friday from 12 45 to 1 00, under Morris Policy Advisors. This schedule outlines campaign radio airtime for the congressional race.
A 1944 wartime poem found on a fallen American soldier’s body in Italy expresses doubt about God's existence and an emotional, personal encounter with the divine. The note blends prayer, fear, and gratitude as the author imagines God’s hand and offers a final, uneasy farewell.
Paul Nelms left Monday for Lubbock after a brief visit with relatives in Bonham. Bryant King, a business visitor from north of Whitewright, was in Bonham Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Orme and daughter Kathie returned to Winnsboro Sunday after a week in Bonham while Mr. Orme repaired at Kraft Cheese. Felix M. Myers of Houston visits his brother Harris Myers and relatives. Jane Morgan, secretary to Speaker Sam Rayburn, is here on vacation. Sg W. D. Porter of Camp Hale and wife are visiting relatives.
Accident in the United States Harbor area prompts safety overhauls and alerts. Officials report about 350,000 workers affected as 4-F classifications impact labor and transport policies.
General Arnold announced the WASP program will terminate in December as Congress signals no further recruiting. Ninety nine women pilots, including 721 already serving and 298 due to finish training, will be kept in non combat flying roles. No enlistments will be accepted.
The 1,300 ton destroyer escort Fechteler was sunk last month in the Mediterranean due to enemy action. This markes the second destroyer escort loss of the war and raises American naval losses to 161 vessels since Pearl Harbor. It is not stated whether any crew members were lost.
Japanese agency reports about 100 American planes hitting Guam in a renewed air assault. The attack is described as a heavy raid approximately 11 miles south of Sulpan in the Marlunas region as part of ongoing operations against the island.
Powerful formations of American and British heavy bombers resumed two way bombardment of Axis Europe today. The raids hit unspecified targets in Northern France, military installations near Budapest, and railway yards in northern Yugoslavia.
Raul Gomez, El Salvador delegate at Bretton Woods, says the United States department of lore is not fully informed about Latin American conditions and that this has facilitated reassignment to fascist dictatorships.
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