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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
3
Mrs. Sam Hancock hosted eight Delphian Club members at her Evans street home Wednesday afternoon. No formal program was planned. Mrs. B L Adams led a round table on the first half of November Reader's Digest. A donation was made to Ralph Owens for Christmas distributions. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
The article argues there is a shortage of male secretaries and notes many executives prefer male aides for long hours and steady temper. It stresses men can excel in shorthand and typing and that secretarial careers offer advancement to roles like assistant to the President or Vice President. It mentions regional anecdotes and a tax survey context.
Mrs. C. L. Bradford hosts her son W. R. Bradford and his family from the Philippine Islands for a three week visit in Bonham. His wife and child join next week, with Mrs. Bradford’s daughter Mrs. C. A. Rovetta of Chicago also arriving. Other relatives, including Mr. and Mrs. John F. Phillips of Tyler, plan to visit. Mrs. Phillips is Bradford’s daughter.
The text outlines two main classes of potential employees. First, those with a clear aptitude for a field should seek roles in that area or related fields. Second, adaptable individuals may explore lesser known fields with limited trained workers, provided training sources exist to supplement on the job learning such as traffic management.
Mrs Bernice Claytor A and M College Extension Service specialist says both require a perfect fit, good tailoring, easy laundering, and harmony with the their respective items. The note mentions Bonham merchants in the trade.
Army recruiting rep in Paris Texas says enlistment does not cut pay due to weather or illness. Monthly pay ranges 21 to 157.50 with separate coverage for clothing food rents and medical costs. Enlisted men can learn trades and receive training in motor, radio, air corps, and medical tech roles while paid.
A private note from the Busy Bees club at Parker Grove school invites Round the Square to attend their program and consider honorary cub membership. The piece also reflects on peace in Europe, lighthearted asides, and a local anecdote about CC A Capers dog choking on a bone and the dog biting his owner.
The county banquet on December 13 will feature baits made with Red Squill the potent rat poison. Red Squill deters most animals but kills rats and mice if eaten. vomiting is triggered in non-targets, though some rats may digest it with fatal results. The plan stresses careful use to exterminate pests.
County clerk Olvin W. Gross spoke at the Lions Club luncheon, tracing Fannin County history from its original grant to its current boundaries. He cited land prices, slave sales, and county records while describing the County Commissioners court and clerk duties. Lions members voted to sponsor a Cotton Carnival float next Tuesday, appointing a committee for arrangements.
City Hall reports Mayor Joe B. Hrdlicka along with Burnett McAnally and Claude Breny are on a deer hunt in Uvalde country. They have brought down one buck and expect to return to Bonham on Friday. Mrs Hra ika has received a wire confirming the mayor’s Friday return.
The note discusses using appealing baits to catch rats, noting no universal bait for all rats. It suggests a tailored approach and mentions renting one option to suit the pests, implying practical adjustments for effective trapping.
James A. Common and his brother William C. Common of Santa Barbara, Cal, unexpectedly reunited in Watertown after 29 years. The twins, identical in glasses and baldness with no distinguishing marks, were spotted by local businessmen during the rare meeting.
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