December Events Span Church, Club and DAR Gatherings
The calendar lists a Thursday December 10 morning Prayer service at First Baptist for Circle meetings, a Dodo Dinner Club Christmas Party hosted by multiple couples, and a 7 30 pm demonstration on decorations and foods by Lone Star Home Economist Jo Ann Thompson at the high school vocational building. Friday December 9 shows a Bonham Story League meeting with Mrs. Bob Williams and DAR Christmas Party at Mrs. Bess Free’s home on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Week
Dodo Dinner Club
J. F. Leatherwood
O. C. Wade
R. C. McMahon
Lone Star Home Economist
Jo Ann Thompson
Bonham Story League
Bob Williams
Women of Presbyterian Church study Jesus and Persons
The First Presbyterian Church women held three circles Monday to continue a Bible study from Jesus and Persons focusing on John 5 1 16 and the Pool of Bethesda healing. Circles shared insights on faith obedience and seeking painless fixes while reflecting on modern pools and divine initiative. Circle 1 hosted by Mrs Fred Johnson at 3 p m in the church education building with Mrs J B Birdwell presiding. guests Mrs D E DeWees and Mrs William Washerlesky attended. Circle 2 hosted by Mrs Lee Henderson at 7 30 p m with Mrs Tom Baugh presiding. 12 members served fruit cake and coffee and a $5 donation to Pastor s Christmas Baskets. Circle 3 met morning with Mrs La Zette Yarbrough presiding. coffee and sweet rolls welcomed members as Joy Gift emphasis was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Bethesda
Fred Johnon
Cecil Birdwell
Aubrey McAlister
Henderson
Linda
David
Donna
WSCS Plans Christmas Party At First Methodist
Mrs. Floy Hodge presided as WSCS president at the Monday meet in the First Methodist church parlor. Elsie Runyan reported boxes of clothing sent to an Indian Mission in Oklahoma and plans were set for a December 12 Christmas party with host duties, gift exchange, and a love offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Dorough
Dr. Seuss
First Methodist Church Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Floy Hodge
WSCS
Secretary of
Christian Social Relations
Elsie Runyan
Oklahoma
Fellowship Hall
Dana_ Leatherwood
Sisters Visit After 10 Years Returns Holiday Reunion
Mrs. W. W. Holley of Hemet California visits her sister Mrs. Lee Nelms and family for the holidays. the sisters have not seen each other for about ten years and will also visit relatives in Honey Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Holley
Hemet
Calif
Lee Nelms
Holley
Honey Grove
Ambrose Shower Honors Newlywed James Auldredge
A large crowd attended a shower at Ambrose Community Center honoring Mr and Mrs James William Auldredge who wed in November at the home of Rev A B Fletcher in Ambrose. Hostesses were Mrs Fletcher and Mrs Lillie Lee. The bride is daughter of Leonard McKinney of Denison and the groom son of Mr and Mrs James Auldredge of Ambrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Cato
Freeport
Tom Cobble
James Roach
Madonna Hospital
Denison
Ernest McCurdy
Corsicana
Dee McCurdy
Bill
Betty Pritchard
Phillips
Doug Johnson
Johnsons
Pritchard
Ambrose
Farmer Webb
Durant
Okla
Betty Freeman
Henry Dunn
C. J. Gregory
Arizona
New Pastor Arrives at Central Baptist Church Bonham
The Rev. Donald Way begins duties as pastor at Central Baptist Church in Bonham coming from Calvary Baptist Dallas. He and his wife relocate to the church parsonage at 707 Union Street with sons Greg Terry and Garry. Way is a Sweetwater native and graduate of Hardin-Simmons University and Bible Baptist Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Way
Central Baptist Church
Mr. Way
Bonham
Calvary Baptist Church
Dallas
San Antonio Guest In Leeman Home
Mrs. D. E De Wees of San Antonio visits the Leeman family in Bonham through Dallas and Fort Worth. She stays with brother W. B Leeman and his wife and with their son John Henry Leeman and family before continuing to Bill Leeman in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E de Wees
San Antonio
W. B. Leeman
Leemans
Dallas
John Henry Leeman
Fort Worth
Bill Leeman
Bonham
Here For Christmas Mr and Mrs Watts Visit Bonham
Mr and Mrs J B Watts of Huntington West Virginia arrive in Bonham to spend the Christmas holiday with relatives and friends. The visit marks a festive season gathering in the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Watts
Huntington, W. Va
Bonham
Learn To Make Xmas Decorations Thursday
Bonham high school home making department hosts a community demonstration titled Where Is Christmas on Thursday at 7 30 in room 16 of the vacation building. Mrs Avis Caldwell and Mrs Jo Ann Thompson coordinate a program with decorating ideas foods recipes and a centerpiece construction for the Christmas dinner table. The free event invites interested adults from the area to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham High School
Avis Caldwell
Jo Ann Thompson
Lone Star Gas
Holidays with Daughter Mrs Jack R Vinson and Family
Mrs. Jack R. Vinson and family celebrate holidays with their daughter in a festive gathering. The event highlights family togetherness and traditional celebrations as they share meals and stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas
Jack R. Vinson
Rinehart Off Critical List at Dallas VA Hospital
B D Rinehart has been taken off the critical list at the Dallas VA hospital where he is a patient though he remains critically ill. His daughter Mrs Homer Bell reported after visiting him Monday. His two sons Don and Ronald Rinehart, who live in Dallas, are keeping in close touch with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Rinehart
Dallas
Homer Bell
Don
Ronald Rinehart
Mrs Washerleens and baby visit Bonham relatives
Here from Lubbock Mrs William Washerleens Jr and baby son Jeffery arrived Friday and are guests in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson and his parents Mr and Mrs William Washerleiny Sr Her husband was on a deer hunt over the weekend while visiting in Bonham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Washerléens, Jr
Jeffery of
Elebbock
Fred Johnson
William Washerleiny
Bonham
Plan to See ET Musical Amahel and The Night Visitors
James Braséwell minister of music at First Christian church will appear with music students in Amahel and The Night Visitors on December 7 and 8 in the Music Building concert hall at East Texas State College. Public is invited with no charge. Several from Bonham plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Braséwell
First Christian Church
Birthday Salute for Local Residents on December Seventh
A birthday notice honors Mrs Barbara Anderson Miss Texia Boggess Eugene White Lloyd Morrison Mrs Katie Latimer Laverne White and Linda Henderson celebrating on December seventh with best wishes from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Anderson
Texia Boggess
Eugene White
Lloyd Morrison
Katie Latimer
Laverne White
Linda Henderson
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Ray
Bess Free
Women's News
Bonham, Tex
Jesus and Persons
Presbyterian Woc
William Washerlesky
Fred Johnsons
Circle No. 2
Lee Henderson
Tom Baugh
Circle
LaZette Yarbrough
W. W. Agnew
Verge
HL Hildinger
Bonhem
Sie
Ous
Tp&l
Mrs
Tom Gregory
Central Baptist
Leeman
Rinehart
Lubbock
ET Musical
W. T
6Th & N. Center
Happy
David Manning
Currin
Bes
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