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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1935
Page
4
In a mountain scene Betty and companions trade mistletoe and holly for gifts from a passing car. Betty climbs a tree to gather the greenery while others envy the find. The exchange yields holiday cheer as mistletoe and holly prove valuable beyond ornament.
Fragmentary notes from a Miami Biltmore event show Ted Turner of Pine Valley leading the 10.00 play at Coral Gables with Horton Smith of Chicago close behind. Early figures list Horatio Smith and others amid scattered tributes and sponsor mentions.
Dr John F Condon questions surrounding the Lindbergh baby case as he speaks in Boston. He claims to be willing to testify about Hauptmann and the doom man while denying any charges against him.
Misfortune struck the Volney Griffin family in Beaumont on December 22. Jimmie Griffin, 3, was in a Beaumont hospital with a throat infection. Bennie Griffin, his younger brother, was at home in Dassetta gravely ill with pneumonia. Volney Griffin, 10, head of the family, suffered a heart attack after hurrying to be at Jimmie’s bedside.
The page lists marriages and social events including Mr Havel Matha marrying in Bonham with Rev BF Milan Milam officiating, and Mrs Pautine Clements marrying Myr Jil Dunahoo. It notes couples planning to reside in Bonham, mentions friends and relatives, and contains local chatter about fortunes and upcoming events.
The scene centers on a performer who, amid bright gifts and applause, seeks only personal gifts for his family. He presents a heartfelt moment on stage then returns to the arena to play a game, promising to reunite with Betty and the youngsters the next day.
Police said Marie Sevigny confessed to killing Mrs. J Normandin of Woonsocket Rhode Island. Mental tests were conducted to determine the nurse's sanity while she was held without bail on murder charges.
A Bonham column contemplates Christmas Day as more than gift giving. It urges adults to embody Christian teachings by prioritizing child happiness and charity, noting Santa Claus visits should be a occasion for giving and selflessness in honor of Jesus' birth.
Mrs. M. A. Taylor of Bonham as president of the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers urges that Christmas be more than a gesture. She calls for true neighborliness and a season of spiritual value inspired by Jesus Christ, criticizing self interest and greed in typical Christmas practice.
In the wake of London discussions nations plan larger navies to safeguard themselves. Readers are urged to visit Bran ton's Big Store for related items and promotions.
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