Methodist W M S Holds December Meeting at First Church
The First Methodist Church W M S met Monday afternoon with 32 members. Mrs. Burwell McClure presided as reports from officers were read. Gratitude cards were read for kindness after the death of Ben Walters. A sympathy card was sent to Mrs Eugene Williams as two of her relatives were ill. The 1940 program committee was announced and officers for the coming year elected to be installed in January. Plans for a December 18 Christmas party at the homes of Mrs Kate Howell and Mrs Walter Long were outlined, with a long social committee named. The devotional based on Luke 15 6 was given by Miss Martha Roberts, and Word Outlook was to be led by Mrs B L Adams next week. Mrs McClure urged attendance at the Sherman district Officers Training Day in Dodd City. The meeting closed with a prayer by Mrs Henry Grady May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
W. S
Burwell McClure
Banks
Brevard Weaks
Sadie Weaks
Ben Walters
Eugene Wiliams
A. G. McCullough
David McCullough
D. W. Sweeney
Frank Wright
A. K. Yates
Kate Howell
Walter Long
Virgo Steger
Clark White
E. E Williams
Mollie Leatherwood
S. McGlasson
Ed Peters
Morgan Spivy
John Moss
Hiram Farmer
B. L Adams
Jim Carr
Chas Inglish
Will Harkin
Dodd City
Henry Grady May
UT student Mary Alice Keeton joins Thanksgiving visit to Benham
Miss Mary Alice Keeton of the University of Texas Austin was among collegiate guests spending Thanksgiving holidays in Benham. She visited her parents Mr and Mrs W F Keeton during the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alice Keeton
University of Texas, Austin
Benham
W F. Keeton
Local social notes from Bonham and surrounding towns
Pertong to Waco among group attending Grand Lodge in Waco with return anticipated Friday. ILL Jim Henry Youree, son of Mr. and Mrs. Youree, ill with influenza. Miss Sarah Jean Bolding earns Les Choisites pledge at ETSTC Commerce. Visits from Denison, Greenville, Fort Worth residents to Bonham relatives. Alabama trip to Anniston. V. Deering visits Roy in Denison. Jeff Hardin Jr and Winnie Hardin Angus return from funeral. Mrs. A G McCulloch improving after illness. Arthur Herriage resting better after crash. Billie Barnette of Chamber of Commerce ill but improving. Mrs H Grady May to Houston to join her son Grady Jr on tanker L L Abshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jean Bolding
E.ts.t.c
Commerce
Les Choisites
Jeff Hardin, Jr
Little Rock Ark
Winnie Hardin Angus
Floydada
Jeff Hardin, Sr
H. Grady May
Houston
Grady, Jr
L. L. Abshire
Texas High Lead Limit Law Upheld By Court
The Texas Supreme Court upheld a 7000 pound lead limit law allowing highway patrolmen to halt trucks and order unloading of cargo over 7000 pounds. Dallas attorney J. E. Rayburn had sought an injunction, which was denied by the district court and affirmed by the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Austin
State Supreme Court
J. E. Rayburn
Dallas
Supreme Court
Large Crowd At Regular Meeting New Fulp PTA
The New Fulp P T A met Monday night November 27 with a large attendance. Minutes were read and adopted. A county wide rat poisoning campaign was discussed with Mr Green the principal to lead at the school. A motion passed to obtain more cooking utensils. Thanksgiving dinner planning occurred for the school. Five new members joined. Miss Morris room won a attendance prize. A program followed the business session. Next meeting is December 14.
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Fulp P.T.A
Green
P.T.A
Morris
Mrs Earl Gross Hosts Bridge Club at West Tenth Home
Mrs Earl Gross entertained two tables of bridge at her West Tenth Street residence Tuesday afternoon. Chrysanth emums and fall leaves adorned the living room. High score went to Mrs Burke Lindsey, second to Mrs Calvert Sherer. Bingo prize won by Mrs Lamonde Ashcraft. Refreshments served to members and guests Mrs Carlton Sparkman and Mrs Carlton Henderson.
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Earl Gross
West Tenth Street
Burke Lindsey
Calvert Sherer
Lamonde Ashcraft
Carlton Sparkman
Carlton Henderson
Tuesday Bridge Club Meets At Anderson Home
Mrs Andrew Anderson hosted two bridge tables at her North Center Street home Tuesday afternoon. Chrysanthemums and fall leaves decorated the dining room. High score went to Mrs Frank Doss and second high to Mrs Edgar Womack. Mrs Eugene Risser Sr won the bingo prize. Refreshments were served to six members and two guests, Mrs Womack and Mrs Oscar Bellenger. The next meeting, the Christmas gathering, will be at Mrs John Sparger in Dodd City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Anderson
North Center Street
Frank Doss
Edgar Womack
Eugene Risser
Womack
Oscar Bellenger
John Sparger
Dodd City
Soviet Losses in War With Finland Reported Heavy
Stockholm dispatch to Aftenbladet estimates about 20 000 Soviet dead wounded or captured since the war with Finland began last week.
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Finland
Stockholm
Helsing
Aftenbladet Today
Certificate of Merit in Traffic Safety Awarded Daily Favorite
The Daily Favorite receives a Texas State Police Department of Public Safety certificate of merit for outstanding contributions to traffic safety in 1938 and for educational work reducing Texas traffic deaths 21 percent. Homer Garrison Jr. signs. P N Stephens of Greenville presents the award amid a holiday safety drive.
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Daily Favorite
Texas State Police Department of Public Safety
Texas
Homer Garrison, Jr
Ivanhoe Home Demonstration Club Christmas Meeting
The Ivanhoe Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs Jewell Ridings home singing The Cradle Song and Dreaming. Vice-president Mrs Alice Borders led the session with a humorous roll call answer about Christmas gifts. Members voted to enter a county wide rat campaign and will sell poison through school children. A Christmas party is planned for Dec 22 at Mrs Ruby Parkers home with gifts under twenty five cents. Fruit cocktail and cookies were served to 16 members and two guests.
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Ivanhoe Home
Jewell Ridings
Alice Borders
Ruby Parker
Jal Potts
Laverne Keeton
Mary Trammel
Christmas Tales Told At Story League Meet
Christmas stories were told Tuesday afternoon at the Story League meeting hosted by Mrs. Henry Youree with 13 members present. Mrs. Youree presented Instead of Mary followed by The Gift of the Magi by Mrs. Tom Gray and The Unexpected Christmas Guest by Mrs. Clarence Newell. Mrs. John Kincaid led a lesson on Story Telling and Appreciation of Art using Educating by Story Telling as the text.
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Story League
Henry Youree
Mary
Youree
Tom Gray
Clarence Newell
John Kincaid
Jury Panels Drawn For January Term In Fannin County
The three man Jury Commission in Fannin County drew the January term panels for the 6th District Court. Choice Moore, district clerk, said the commission will form a 46 man petit jury for weeks two and three, a 16 man grand jury, and a 50 man special venire. Members are Rev. W. O Harmon Bonham Ben Taylor Lamyius and A Burkett Gober.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
6Th District
Fannin County
Moore
Ladonia and Deport Set Bi-District Clash at Paris
Ladonia champions of District 18-B meet Deport champions of District 17-B in a bi-district playoff at Paris on Thursday night. The Rattlers have dominated their district and seek advancement in the postseason.
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Ladonia
Paris
Deport
The
Rattlers
Prayer Meeting at First Baptist Church Led by Rev Maples
Rev S H Maples of Pittsburg Texas will conduct a prayer meeting at First Baptist Church Wednesday evening at 7 30 Attendees urged to attend the prayer service and meet Bro Maples F A Spencer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Maples
Pittsburg
Texas
First Baptist Church
Bro
Maples
Van Injured In Accident Rests Well At Hospital
Arthur B. Herriage sustained a fractured left leg when his car collided with a Texas & Pacific freight at the South Center street crossing Monday night. He rests as well as could be expected Wednesday. Herriage’s vehicle struck the engine near the front and was shoved slightly aside by the engine steps. Both were moving slowly. he did not see the train until it was too late to stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Herriage
Arthur B. Herriage
Texas & Pacific
South Center Street
Pert Department Declared Champion After District Mixups
In District 18 B heavy, the department romped through the opposition but eligibility issues and other complications arose in District 17 65 delaying final certification. The department was ultimately named champion once the Department was certified.
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Inelig
Ible
Depert
Nazarene church rally to feature London duo
Dr and Mrs A S London, noted Sunday School workers, will visit Bonham on Friday December 8 for three services at 10 am 2 30 pm and 7 pm at the local Nazarene church. Rev T W Cummins says I Mathis will assist and invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. London
Church of the Nazarene
Bonham
Nazarene Church
T. W. Cummins
I. ©. Mathis
Cummins
German Consul Employee Found Beaten to Death in Brooklyn
Walter Engleberg, 40, secretary of the German Consul, was found dead in his Brooklyn home, beaten, with authorities investigating the uniren pacas case as a possible motive.
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New York
Walter Engleberg
Brooklyn
Notice of Continuation of Family House Moving Business
The message states that the late husband’s house moving business will continue with the same staff, including employees of 18 years, and asks for continued patronage and the same quality of service as in the past.
Man Found After Police Enter Home Following Consulate Report
Police said the victim of an attack was found after officers forced entry into his house when the German consulate reported he did not report for work. Authorities investigated the incident and identified the location for the inquiry.
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Campbell
Our
Pertong
Waco
Tom Hymer
Rev
Richard Morgan
C. J. Phillips
W. A. Barr
O. B. Slagle
Jim Henry Youree
Mrs. Henry Youree
Alabama
Jack Dempsey
Anniston
Ala
Mr. Dempsey
T. N. Dempsey
Denison
A. G. McCulloch
Billie Barnette
Chamber of Commerce
Sherman
Uniteo Press
New Fulp Pta
Anderson
P. N. Stephens
Greenville
H. D. Club Reports
Invanilof
Thames River
London
Unireo Press
Thames Estuary
Royal Air Force
Remulta
Good Street
Deets Dorough & Company
Meet of Story League
Mrs. Youree
Wommack
Santa
Hunt
Tina Ee
F. A. Spencer
Uniren Pacas
T Will
Chase & Sanborn Coffee
Ray
Elkins
Beernise
Mother
Community Pe Natural Gas Co
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