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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1927
Page
3
Early holiday promotion urges readers to buy Corona Typewriters as practical and decorative gifts for the family. Highlights easy terms and the idea that each member can receive a useful present.
J R Mowrey 62 died at his East Second Street residence after a stroke. He worked twelve years as a pump station employee near the standpipe and served as Sunday School superintendent at English Church. Funeral held at U S A Presbyterian Church with burial at Willow Wild cemetery. Survived by wife and two daughters.
Mrs H E Alston returns from Leavenworth Kansas to Bonham. Mrs George Wright of Ivanhoe Route 1 pays her Bonham News subscription at the Favorite office. Dr and Mrs Frank Clark, visiting their daughter Mrs W T White, depart to Iowa Park Texas. Mr and Mrs Chas W Hill of Trenton visit. Mrs Hill formerly Miss Rubitina Davis. W C Cox and family move from Bonham to Moran Texas. Geo Fairchild and family depart Bonham for Detroit Michigan. Mrs Fairchild formerly Vera Scarborough of Houston and Mrs Scarborough plans visits in Sulphur Bluff and Pontiac Michigan.
A classified ad offers a genuine felt base bordered 9x12 rug for 6.95 from Lem Tittsworth and notes a new shipment of catfish buffalo drum redfish trout and fresh oysters at the fish market.
The Freti Erie Volt Meter controls steam timing for permanent waving and auto stops at the right moment. Starnes' Beauty Shoppe advertises the device as in use now at 127-6.
An invitation to visit the Curlee & Co store for a demonstration of Battle Creek Sanitarium Wealth Foods on December 2 and 3 offering health benefits and product showcase for shoppers.
Bonham residents back the Public Library with clubs funding its maintenance. Mrs. F C Allen plans a Christmas House Party with college students and local children, staged December 29 at the American Theatre.
The notice expands the thank you list with J I Boon Dr J R Nevill D Haggard Raleigh Abernathy Dr Clyde Nevill Community Gas Co John Crouch & Son Bonham Municipal Band Reeves Pty Co and others. The piece closes with quips about art, marriage rites, and a note on the word antidisestablishmentarianism.
The Taylor Poultry Association announces the second annual Williamson county poultry show to be staged in Taylor on December 2 and 10. Premia and money prizes will be awarded to participants to promote standard bred poultry raising.
In Breckenridge Texas more than 1000 trees were planted under a city beautification campaign. Officials say the effort will continue toward a goal of 5000 trees planted in the city.
A listing notes a bridge lamp priced at 6.50 dollars offered by Lem Titts worth's, located at 127-31. The brief mentions value and store details for potential buyers seeking decorative lighting.
Mrs Fannie Wanall dies in Houston after an automobile accident on Sunday. Her daughter Emma Louisa Wanall remains in critical condition after the crash. Dinnerware prices listed for Lem Tittsworth's include dinner plates at 1.00 and cups and saucers at 1.25.
Local note indicates a Saturday service at the Episcopal Ladies on West Side Square offering sandwiches pies and coffee. Details are brief with no further specifics on time prices or organizers.
Health Foods listings show dates December 2 and 3 with entries for E M Curlee and Q. details. The brief notice notes local vendors and product types featured in the advertisement section.
Local notice announces threshing of peanuts and kafir corn on Friday and Saturday, December 9 and 10, as directed by W. I. Coonrod.
Last night brought a record cold spell with heavy cover but no ice reported. Scientists offered explanations while residents noted the freezing conditions persisted across the area.
Two piece overstuffed wood rail living room eyite offered by Ed Weathersby for 100 dollars. Item in sale listing includes a solid wood frame with overstuffed cushions. Local seller promises good condition and room-ready style for home interiors.
A business notice states that BYRON HENDERSON has assumed management of the west side confectionery formerly Hendrix Confectionery. He invites continued patronage and asks both old friends and new customers to call Telephone 1654 for best service.
The Tid Weathersbys gift department showcases wedding and Christmas ideas with a range of suggestions for shoppers seeking seasonal presents.
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