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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1934
Page
2
The piece asserts that experience is the sole valuable gift time grants to a person, framing lived lessons as the enduring asset gained with age and reflection. It emphasizes growth over material wealth and suggests time shapes wisdom.
Miss Allie Lipscomb spends Christmas with family in Fort Worth. Miss Cora Phillines visits relatives here and returns to Fort Worth. McWhirter and Evang spend the weekend with friends in Commerce. Frank Kraft and Will Meadow return from a Memphis trip. Ann Burnett returns to Dallas after Christmas with her parents. B T Moss of Atoko Oklahoma, formerly with Bonham News, may move to Bonham. Rev. and Mrs. J G Warner return from Corsicana after a festive holiday. Mrs. Guy Favor and two Dallas children visit J W Mitchell in North Main. Mr. and Mrs. J T Bohannon and daughters plan to go home to Abilene after Christmas with Ben and Mrs. Johnson.
Frank Kraft and Will Meadow report declines in milk receipts at Kraft Phenix Company factories in Carlisle Arkansas Houston and Water Valley Mississippi due to insufficient winter feed and unprepared dairy farmers. Daily yields fall from 44090 to 8000 pounds in Houston and from 30000 to 4000 in Water Valley. Meadow endorses trench silos and Kraft outlines an early year dairy education program.
Trinity Episcopal Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 with Rector Harold G Hennessy and Supt A W Wainwright. First Presbyterian Sunday School at 3 45 led by James Carmichael. Worship at 11 am and 7 pm led by J G Varner with Wednesday prayer service at 7 pm.
The notice lists worship and study times led by Minister E. W. Stovall. Bible study at 9 45, worship at 10 50, Young People's Class at 6 pm, preaching at 7 pm.
The First Christian Church invites with church school at 9 45 worship and communion at 10 50 led by Pastor W R Holder The vesper service at 5 00 features special music and a message on What Shall We Take with Us Let’s make the New Year a Better Year.
The First Methodist Church notes morning worship at 10 50 with Jno R Spivey as superintendent of the church school at 9 45. Young people meet at 6 00 p m and evening worship is at 7 00 p m. The church with a glan hand Clinton L Bowen is the pastor.
The notice lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m worship at 10 50 Evangelistic service 7 p m B T U 6 00 p m with a group for every family. Monthly Workers Conference meets Wednesday night with a Covered Dish lunch at 7 o clock. S R SMITH Pastor.
Sheriff A L Chaffin of Fannin County Texas will sell at public auction on the first Tuesday in February 1935 at the Bonham Court House to satisfy a 3162.21 debt plus costs. The property includes 60 acres in Martin Harwick Survey in three tracts tied to several Cunningham heirs and others, listed under a 1927 deed of trust. The sale follows an Order of Sale from the 95th Judicial District Court Dallas County.
Weather clerk predicted a norther but today's conditions bring gentle south winds and true spring warmth. Farmers fear a short warm spell may end with a late freeze that could ruin next spring's fruit crop if temperatures drop.
A bustling town scene today with a large crowd and busy merchants. The scene suggests improved business and a steadier outlook for the new year.
The “gloomy dean” Inge will resign from his post at St Pauls Cathedral London and devote his attention to gardening. The Albuquerque Journal notes his intention to deepen his gloom.
A short ad-like note highlights Brannon's urging for a cook at the restaurant and features leather bags for sale. It mentions a price of 1.95 and includes a vague call to action without clear details or locations.
Clark Memorial Methodist Church and Calvary Baptist Church outline Sunday School at 9 45 with preaching at 11 and 7. Midweek prayers, youth groups, and additional services listed. Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday School 9 45 and multiple services 11 00 7 00 with youth, W M S and prayer meetings. invitations extended. Floyd W Akin and J E Fender listed as pastors.
Brannon's offers a 6500 series Electric Westminster Chime mantle clock priced at 19.95. Sale highlights the clock’s chime mechanism and compact mantel style, with Brannon's branding and shop details implied.
District No 1 includes Borham city residents with a motor car and cash prizes for each active participant. Names listed include Mrs Limp Moore Mrs Paul Hendrix Miss Zalemah Clutter Miss Mittye English Mrs Gober and more with various prize amounts. District No 2 covers outside Bonham city limits with a car and cash awards for active participants, listing many participants and prize values.
J B MecCasland of Sherman, the only man convicted among many indicted in the Grayson county courthouse lynching case, received a conditional pardon from Gov Millard A Ferguson. McCasland faced two year terms for arson and rioting plus earlier convictions for chicken theft and burglary. Trials occurred in Travis County in 1931 with the courthouse fire tied to a mob attack on a black man accused of assaulting a white woman.
Ward's Market, formerly in Hendrick's Grocery, relocates to the East side of the square just north of Tittsworth's Furniture. Mr. Ward says he will install new equipment and invites old customers to trade at the new store while inviting friends and strangers to inspect the market.
Mizpah Grove No. 1527 gathered at W O W Hall on December 27 for a regular meeting. Officers elected for 1935 include Hazel Jones as Past Guardian, Josie Downing as Guardian, Vick Morrow as Adviser, Mary Moore as Chaplain, Fannie Magouirk as Financial Secretary, Torene Freeman as Banker, and Chas Jones, Addie Hamlin, James Mayo as Auditors with Lorene Freeman as Attendant and Beulah Jones as Assistant Attendant. Inner sentinel Ollie Smith and outer sentinel Jettie Bicknell completed the slate, Ada Henderson as Captain, Faye Carson as Musician, and Gertrude Kebbly as Jr. Supervisor and Reporter.
E. J. Hendricks thanks patrons for support and announces continuation of the market and cafe with courteous service. Mr Johnson leads the meat counter and Wille Herd handles the lunch counter, with best wishes for another year. Clock sale advertised.
The Williams Motor Co on North Main displays the new Ford line with center-poise riding comfort improved chassis and V-8 engine upgrades. Only one car available for Bonham by noon with more expected this afternoon. Demonstrations offered by manager Denton Williams. Also advertised 26 piece china set value 9.95 for 4.95.
Raymond Jaynes posted bond of $500 and was released after being charged with transporting liquor. The column also urges broader charitable giving and long term savings plans for 1925. An editorial note invites readers to place an advertisement in the Daily today.
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