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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1946
Page
2
Sir Walter Raleigh returning from Virginia to Ireland in 1596 introduced potatoes and tobacco. The encounter marks early adoption of New World crops in Ireland during the late 16th century.
Thomas L Wells, 60, died suddenly of a heart attack Saturday in Denison. A Bonham-born former resident, he moved to Denison about a year ago and worked in painting and paper hanging. Survived by widow, one son Thomas B Wells of Denison, one daughter Mrs Ciloetta Hull of Todd City, three brothers and three sisters, and two grandchildren. Wise directing to handle funeral arrangements.
Reports of work by local groups noted plans for Christmas caroling around the square and a special project aiding needy families. Miss Helen Mc Kaught discussed Christmas names while leaders received handwork samples from the tree. The annual Thanksgiving dinner for Camp Fire girls and Boy Scouts, hosted by Mr and Mrs Cadotte, highlighted community effort with girls helping prepare the meal and an apron hemming party planned for Friday.
Rotary gathers every Wednesday at noon at the Gem Cafe Lions Club holds Thursday noon meetings at L'awards Cafe. The Community Service Club meets on the second Wednesday night each month. Bonham Public Library opens.
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