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Newspaper

Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1940

Page

4

Night in the Alhambra helps Kit rise as amateur star

Kit Moore faces a cruel crowd at the Alhambra amateur night in New York. Vance pushes her to prove herself, and her husky pop song earns thunderous applause and a chance at glory, though the prize remains elusive. They celebrate with a Chinese dinner and plan the next move.

Vance Kit Alhambra New York Reillys Mary Moore Mary Pete Hit Baby Gloria Big Boy Coney Island Detroit Kit Reilly the Alhambra Kit O'Reilly

Canfield County Fair Night Reveals Kit Reilly On Stage

At the Canfield County Fair Kit Reilly performs in a hot open sky venue. Her rendition of The Gypsy Love Song draws tepid applause as the crowd edges away, exposing nerves about fame and audience reaction. The scene shows cattle, hogs, horses, hawkers, and buzzing insects under heat lightning.

Kit Canfield County Mary Moore New York Vance

Kit Reilly Learns Audience After Apprentice Travels

Kit performs with a crowd at a veterans hospital and faces critique from Vance as she learns to read audiences. He explains the goal is connecting with people through songs they know, not just singing to them.

Moonlight Bay Kit Old Dobbin Vance Veterans’ Hospital Railroad Men's Association Carnarsie Montclair Haddam St. Vance

Edbube and Ravenna Home Demonstration Clubs Share Christmas Programs

The Edbube club held a Christmas program at the Club House with seven members and one visitor, led by Mrs. M. O. Stansbury in the president’s absence. Gifts were exchanged and two shut‑ins received special gifts. refreshments included hot chocolate and cookies. The Ravenna club hosted its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Willie Hall’s home with 13 members and five visitors. gifts from a decorated tree were given and a Christmas plate served.

Edbube M. O. Stansbury C. L. Nelson Joe Cunningham Willie Hall Oleta Yarbrough

Holiday visits reach across state lines and campuses

Joe Risser of Tulane Medical School visits Bonham for Christmas with family. Albert Broadfoot Jr of Paris Junior College spends the holidays with relatives. Edwin Walker of Fort Worth visits his parents. Lieutenant Henry Cunningham stationed in California is home for holidays. Dorothy Vernon returns from Denton Teachers College. Rachel Sweeney, a Sanderson teacher, visits her mother in Bonham. Lem Tittsworth Jr of the University of Texas is in town for holidays. J W Hudson of Iola Kansas visits his daughter. Mrs W O Harmon and Gregory Baker spend the season together. Marsh, formerly with Westminster Choir, studies at North Texas State Teachers College and sings with the Acapella Choir.

Joe Risser Tulane Medical School New Orleans Bonham Albert Broadfoot, Jr Paris Junior College Rachel Sweeney Sanderson D. W. Sweeney Calvin Marsh Morrisville Gregory Baker Marsh Westminster Choir Princeton N. J North Texas State Teachers College

Miss Mildred Potter Spends In Washington D C

Miss Mildred Potter, a resident of Washington, D C, is noted for her spending habits in the latest social notes. The brief item highlights her activities and local connections in the capital.

Mildred Potter Washington, D. C

Newly Elected Officers Named for Local Group

Mrs Glenn Hemphill is president with Mrs Joan Palmore as vice president Mrs Earl Cain as secretary Miss Lelia Hall as treasurer and Mrs Virgil Laycock as reporter in the recent election of officers for the local organization.

Glenn Hemphill Joan Palmore Earl Cain Lelia Hall Virgil Laycock

Christmas Visitors and Holiday Visits Across Town

Christmas greetings and family visits fill Bonham as residents travel to spend the holidays with relatives and friends. Included are Potter, Alexander, Smiley, McDougal, Taylor, McDonald, Shortridge, Kirby, Morris, Lanius, Sweeney and Whitt households visiting or hosting relatives in Bonham and nearby towns.

Nashs and Filippos Visit DeQueen for Christmas

Mr and Mrs Edgar Nash and Mrs Robert Euell and Mrs Nashs daughter Mrs R E Filippo have traveled to DeQueen Arkansas to spend Christmas with relatives.

Edgar Nash Robert Euell Nash‘.nother R. E Filippo DeQueen Ark

Hamlin visitors spend Christmas with relatives in Arlington

Mrs John C Turner and son J C Turner from Hamlin Texas visit Mrs Turners mother Mrs Phillips and relatives. Raymond Birdwell, NTAS student in Arlington, is spending Christmas there with family.

John C. Turner Sor J. Co. Jr Hamlin Texas Raymond Birdwell NTAS Arlington

Whitewright Holiday Plans Mention Mr and Mrs Pope

The notice states that Mr. and Mrs. George plan to spend the holidays with his parents in Whitewright, specifically with Mr. or Mrs. Pope.

Mrs George Ar Mr. Pope Whitewright

Admiration Contest Announces Multiple Prizes in Texas

First prize of 3000 dollars goes to Mrs. B D Jones of Terrell Texas with 100 dollars prize. second to Mrs. Philip E Campbell of Risic Star Texas, and third to Mrs. E R Kilgore of Groesbee Texas. The listing includes numerous contestants across towns such as Hillsboro Seguin Sinton Houston Georgetown and others.

B. D. Jones North Catherine Terrell Tex Philip E. Campbell Risi Star E. R. Kilgore Groesbee Sbesste Bra Jackson Street Artus Obla Kairie Bubrey East el Fhillsboro Cravens Loys West Market St Hopes Crisweth Anton Tex Pal Pouncan Tel North Flees Street Seguin Tes Vaela ¢Ilbert Tovedi Haarmilter Sinton Hooper Wit -Nart la Palmas Findla Street Houston Miller Rowte Wien Woodson Georgetown Terry Jr Forres Thompson's Groesbeck Eanes Altus Ookla Hills Hillsboro West Brikinuns Tracery Waco Never Manford Smiley Giladewater Tex Atwe ® Brothers Trocery Victoria Cyumantus Shreveport Ieee Street Greenlie

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Milam Ith Baptist Ners Charles Blann Kate Ewing Ewing Sherman Latimeree Larry Clar Ray Trimble Eleanor Frances Hd Edith Marie Willis Ictaus Laughlin Dallas Lth Phillips Dairy Fron Pani Adford Watson Fam State’ Bank Bldg Tse and Sanborn Stress Factory North Center St Armendi Central Press Association ONG,’ Bysmarie Blizard A H. D. Club Reports Edhube Club Ravenna Raenna Edwin Walker Fort Worth Henry Cunningham Naval Station California Dorothy Vernon Denton Teachers College Lem Tittsworth, Jr The University of Texas J. W. Hudson Iola, Kan Mrs. W. O. Harmon Mrs. L. L. Potter David Alexander Sulphur Springs Earl McClure John W. Smiley Tyler HW .A. McDougal Regan Taylor Kilgore Mrs. Taylor Albert Taylor Albert McDonald, Jr Wichita Falls Wilson Manufacturing Company Jean Morgan Stamford A. H. McDonald J. B. Shortridge John William Lanius St. Louis Mary Sweeney Danvile, Ky Roy G. Whitt Lelia Badg Star Shoe Shop Ett Knight Furniture Co., Inc le Phene Bonham Merry Christmas C. C. Norwood Agent Continental Oil Co Merry Ae Siggy
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