War continues as Allied forces face dire European stalemate
The report describes brutal fighting and high casualties as Allied troops are carried from the field. Reports claim captured Germans are being shot, while Germany threatens retaliation. France and England vow to fight on, with observers doubting the Allied cause's viability as Germany controls the Channel coast from Holland to Boulogne and Mussolini’s possible entry looms. General Weygand weighs a risky decision on relief or retreat.
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France
England
Germany
Holland
Boulogne
Italy
Mussolini
Spain
Hitler
Gibraltar
Maxime Weyzand
Flanders
Allied offensives widen across Flanders and Somme fronts
Allied attacks erupt along the Somme and at Cambrai as French forces report gains. In Montmedy near the Maginot Line, German assaults are repelled with heavy losses. Berlin claims high German casualties but strategic gains. American bombing planes enter combat, disrupting German communications. Dunquerque remains the sole open port for retreating forces as German pressure tightens. Censorship hampers full reporting.
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Flanders
Cambrai
Somme
Montmedy
Sedan
Berlin
Dunqurque
Allies Hammer German Bottleneck on Somme Front
Broadcasts report heavy Allied bombardment targeting the German Somme bottleneck while forces near Narvik in Norway seize the iron ore port after a long siege. Street fighting marks the coast town’s final chapter.
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Somme
Norway
Fergusons Question Legislature Blame In Eleemosynary Crisis
A paid political advertisement by Miriam A. Ferguson accuses the legislature of failing to back governor efforts to aid eleemosynary institutions. It cites vetoed funds totaling about 5 million dollars including mental hospitals and state care facilities, arguing the governor did not veto the entire appropriations.
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Texas School For the
Miriam A. Ferguson
Local judicial and county official candidates listed
The document lists candidates for District Clerk Nelson Green William C. Wallace for County Judge Jeff T. Kemp Charles C. Smith County Clerk Homer Nabours Treasurer R A Woodsie Devers County Superintendent Charles M. Hicks H H Pruett S C Miles Mrs Guy T Newton T N Wood Commissioner Precinct 2 Grady Stidham Luther Roberts Constable Precinct 1 J E Pete Harwell Will Cook B F Bailey Constable Precinct 6 E Horstmann.
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Wm. C. Wallace
Jeff T. Kemp
Chas. C. Smith
Homer Nabours
R. A
Woodsie) Devers
Chas. M. Hicks
H. H. Pruett
S. C. Miles
Guy T. Newton
T. N. Wood
Grady Stidham
Luther Roberts
J. E
Pete) Harwell
Will Cook
B. F. Bailey
E. Horstmann
Little River Flood Recedes After Heavy Rain Across Cameron County
Excessive rainfall on tributaries of the San Gabriel River plus other streams sent Little River across the Cameron County bottoms Thursday. Total rainfall of 3.10 inches was reported in Cameron area this week as floods recede.
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San Gabriel River
Milam County
Viciny
Cameron
Baccalaureate Sermon Final Evening for Yee High Class
Baccalaureate services for the 1940 Yee High School senior class were held at Yee High Athletic Field at 8 o clock Sunday night May 28 with Rev Monroe Vivian of First Methodist Church Lufkin delivering the sermon. Superintendent Perrin oversaw the program which featured processional, hymns and readings by local clergy and the Yee High School Band. The event drew thousands and showcased enhanced seating at the field for the occasion.
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Yee High
E. A. Perrin
Monroe Vivian
First Methodist Church of
Ancient and Modern Necromancy Denounced in Christian Science Lesson
The Sunday Lesson read in Christ Science churches denounces ancient necromancy alias mesmerism and hypnotism. Golden text from Jeremiah praises deliverance of the poor. Bible citations urge submission to God, resist the devil, and humble oneself before the Lord. Eddy adds the need to deny sin and plead God’s allness.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Bride 18 Honored In Ad Hall Tea Shower
Mrs J D Odom formerly Fannie May Powell who wed J E Odom on March 30 at Temple was toasted with an informal tea and shower on Saturday afternoon May 11 at Mrs Homer Allens home in Ad Hall. Guests registered by Mrs J H Glass, with Nila Fay Allen and Dorothy Powell at the punch bowl. entertainment by Mrs Roy Hensley and Mrs Homer Allen. Seasonal flowers adorned the rooms.
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J. D. Odom
Fannie May Powell
J. E. Odom
Temple
Homer Allen
Ad Hall
W. W. Powell
J. H. Glass
Nila Fay Allen
Dorothy Powell
Roy Hensley
Yee High School Couple Wed In Abilene
The table was laid with a lace cloth and pink rosebuds. Mrs. Odom is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Powell. She is a Yee High School graduate and formerly worked at the County Agent’s office. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Odom of Abilene and also a Yee High School graduate who later attended A and M College. They plan to make their home.
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