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Newspaper

Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1940

Page

3

Underpass Work Hampered by Rain Delays

Leonard December progress on the Highway 78 underpass by the Missouri Kansas Texas railway slowed by persistent rain and steel beam shortages due to defense orders. The 24 inch sewer is nearly finished while the 8 inch line awaits completion. sanitary sewer work resumes and concrete piers are done with beams expected by June.

Leonard Highway 78 Vun. 1

Local residents visit kin and shop in Bonham area

Danner Johnnie and Helen Stevenson of Boyd visited relatives Tuesday night. Ruby Jo Jenkins visits her sister Jessie Allred of Ector. J. T. Griffis Virginia Bell Jenkins Ernest Lee and Grace Wallace were Bonham shoppers Tuesday afternoon. J P Walker of Sherman CCC camp spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Carl Walker. Wayne Clay Carl Wallace Floyd and Leonard Jenkins Ruby Jo and Imogene Haney visited Mr.

Johnnie and Helen Stevenson Boyd Ruby Jo Jenkins Jessie Allred Ector J. T. Griffis Vireginia Bell Jenkins Ernest Lee Grace Wallace Bonham J. P. Walker Sherman CCC Carl Walker Wayne Clay Carl Wallace Floyd Leonard Jenkins Ruby -Jo Ana Imogene Haney

House design fits 50 foot lot with large bay

A compact 50 foot street design blends an attractive exterior with a minimum footprint. It features an unusually large bay for a dining table and, if built without a basement, would require a circulating heater connected to the central chimney. For details contact National Lumber Manufacturers Association in Washington DC.

National Lumber Manufacturers Association Connecticut Avenue Washingher D. C

Local Social Notes Mention Town Residents Visits

Mrs. W W Fitzwater and family attended Tuesday night gatherings. Mr and Mrs Le Wallace of Hickory Creek stayed with his parents W C Wallace. Imogene Haney and Susie Walker shopped in Bonham Tuesday. J T Griffils attended Buck Cooper funeral. Collie Danner visited Jamie Landham. Paul Calhun of Lamasco called on Andy Siler Saturday.

W. W. Fitzwater le: Wallace Hickory Creek W. C. Wallace Imogene Haney Susie Walker Bonham J. T. Griffils Buck Cooper Collie Danner Jamie Landham Paul Calhun Lamasco Andy Siler

Open House Marks Mrs Kate Ewing’s 88th Birthday

In Leon ard on December 21 Mrs Charles Blann hosted an open house for her mother Mrs Kate Ewing who turned 88. A large number of friends visited in the afternoon to offer congratulations and gifts.

Justice Of Peace Receives Reward For Recovered Car

Justice of Peace Jess Sudderth was awarded 25 for recovering a stolen car belonging to L. J. Tillman of Tom Bean. He alerted Grayson county officers after finding the vehicle two days on a road south of Leonard. Also noting that over 6,000,000 farmers representing 82 percent of U S cropland participate in the AAA farm program this year.

United States

Dairy Short Course Set at A and M in January

The fourteenth Dairy Manufacturing Short Course will be held at Texas A&M College in January 2022. Prof C N Shepardson announced the event with Dr O F Hunziker of LaGrange Illinois delivering talks on butter making and leading a daily question box. The program aims to broaden topics with several other authorities invited to read discussions.

College Station Txe Texas A&m College C. N. Shepardson O. F. Hunziker LaGrange Texas A.M. Canere

Light Cruiser Cincinnati Reinforces Asiatic Fleet

Reliable informants said the light cruiser Cincinnati is en route from Honolulu to Manila to reinforce the Asiatic fleet. The 7,058 ton ship built in 1921 carries ten 6 inch guns, torpedo tubes, four aircraft, and a normal complement of 458 officers and men. Trade in Bonham and savet.

Manila Cincinnati Honolulu

Santa Claus Letters From Sannius School Fourth to Sixth Graders

Letters from fourth to sixth graders at Sannius School to Santa Claus express Christmas wishes. Children request bicycles, games, toys, sports equipment, candy, fruit, and other items, with several notes mentioning siblings and good behavior.

Santa Claus Sannius School Ray Doyce Taylor

Watch and a Small Wagon

A buyer seeks a modest timepiece and a compact wagon. The request hints at a practical starter set for daily use, prioritizing simple function and portability.

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Ben Mery Christmas Tom Denton Danner W.e.newton Grocery W. E. Newton S. A Ues Newton Fred Fletcher Cecil Clayton Tom Terry Clyde Adams Justice of Peace Bonham and Savet Will H. Evans & CO Sam A Meade Will H. Evans Santa Joyce Terras Dear Santa Claus James Floyd Renfro Billy Ray Crow Lannius Jackie Bridges Madgie Oleta Rencher Bonham Bakery Edgar Womack W. HL Hamp Harper Genui I. D. Meckelva N. W. Corner Square
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