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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1949
Page
3
A Christmas party was hosted Tuesday evening at the home of J. R. Spur nt and Mes in their residence at 1238 West 1Rh rect. The event brought together Chetetmas guests in a small neighborhood gathering.
Mrs. Lizzie Templeton, longtime Virginia Point Methodist Church member and former Sunday School teacher, is honored with a surprise party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. Templeton as she turns 80. She plans to spend winter in Tyler with daughter and son-in-law Sherrill Wiley. Attendants include relatives from Denison Bells Blue Ridge and Virginia Point.
Employees gathered for a Christmas party at White's Auto Store with gifts from the tree and group games. Decorations included mistletoe and candles as annual bonuses were handed to staff by manager Mr. Spurlock. Refreshments followed for guests including Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. Jay and other couples.
Radio schedule fragment lists morning to evening programming biographies and market reports for a 1420 AM station including News in Brief World News Headlines Cotton Markets and musical segments featuring the Sons of the Pioneers and Jam Session.
Born today you have a magnetic vivid personality that draws people to you and you must choose close associates carefully. Use your influence for good, stay busy with constructive work, and pursue a chosen career path especially in the arts while guarding sleep and energy.
The Church Missionary Society of the Nazarene Church met for their regular study session Monday night. Rev. Leon Martin taught the lesson from the study book Japan Today. Mrs Agnes Farris led the service with Mrs Hattie Edwards guiding singing.
A church-wide Christmas tree event and program will be held at the Nazarene Church Friday night at 7 30. Members and friends are cordially invited to attend.
Mrs Julia Pagan hosted a birthday party at 600 West Fifth Street in Bonham honoring her mother Mrs J A Duncan on her 90th birthday. Guests included Mrs Morgan Spivy Mrs Benton Jones R L Nunnelee Bland Smith Bed Halse Baldh Moore Irv Bray C H Van Zandt J W Rainey Sid Smith C V Chapman Katherine Phillips Alice Lipscomb Mary Alice Van Zandt Sara Chapman Margaret Moore and others.
Beta Sigma Phi Iota Chapter held its annual Christmas party from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mrs. Jim Collins home. Secret sisters exchanged gifts beneath a decorated tree and a food basket for a needy family was prepared. Refreshments included coffee and fruit cake with whipped cream and guests received mistletoe corsages.
The Study Club of the First Christian church met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. A. T. Self for their Christmas party. Decorations reflected the holiday season. Mrs. Carl Wright led the program. devotional by Mrs. J. O. Moore. Mrs. Gus Cooper read The Littlest Angel. Refreshments followed.
The Amoma Sunday School class of First Baptist Church held a Christmas party Tuesday evening at the church with hostesses Mrs. Katherine Finley and Mrs. Bud Moody. Members donated to the church building fund rather than exchange gifts and planned to deliver food and toys to a needy family.
The Meth odist WSCS met at Mrs Lendell Ford's home for the regular Christmas program with festive decorations. President Mrs Sara Wheeler led a brief business session while Mrs H C King gave the devotional. Rev Risinger from Honey Grove Methodist church presented a film, followed by refreshments and exchange of gifts under the lighted tree.
Whitewright announces an all day Christmas program with Chamber of Commerce lead events on Saturday. American Legion members award prizes as Santa leads the parade and distributes candy to children.
Local names and families are listed as many residents travel for Christmas. John Cantrell leaves for Las Vegas. Students and teachers such as Broadfoot sisters and Kuykendall relatives plan holiday stays in Texas towns. Numerous visitors from NTSC, ETSTC, and UT campuses join family gatherings.
Humphrey Supply Co offers butane or propane gas water heaters for household use with installation options and service plans.
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