Christmas visitors flock to Bonham area from many towns
A long list of Christmas visitors gathered in Bonham and nearby towns. Houston’s Bill Caldwell spent yesterday with relatives. Jean and Moore Williams visited from Fort SmithArkansas. Jack Cockrill and Joe Russell West traveled for Christmas. Floyd Ramsey family from Pauls Valley Oklahoma and Bob Jones from Dodd City were also in town. Local residents Emmett Johnson Milan Tobin Florence Fenstoh Will H Evans and many others joined relatives for the holiday.
Elkins Doss Wedding Held Christmas Day
The marriage of Doris Elizabeth Doss and Frank R. Elkins Jr. took place at the bride’s parents home 717 North Center Street on December 25, 1935. Rev J G Warner officiated a ring ceremony as twin cousins Eleanor and Elizabeth Doss served as attendants. Mrs Richard Saunders sang with accompaniment. The couple, Bonham High graduates, left for Fort Worth where Elkins works with Swift & Co.
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Doris Elizabeth Doss
Charlie Edwin Doss
Frank R. Elvis, Jr
F. A. Elkins
North Center Street
J. G. Warner
First Presbyterian Church
Eleanor
Elizabeth Doss
Frank Doss
Richard Saunders
Belk Gober
Filkins
Bonham High Schor
Bowman
Fort Worth
Elkins
Swift & Co
R D Owens Thanks Those Who Helped Make Santa Claus
R D Owens reports Christmas charity in Bonham delivering toys to 309 children and food to 350 toys 300 oranges 100 apples 50 candy and 250 gum packages. The effort served 237 white and 72 black children without regard to color, with funds aiding black recipients as needed.
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R. D. Owens
Bonham
Reverend Milam Recalls Generous Christmas Gifts
Rev B F Milam retired Baptist minister reports a splendid Christmas with many gifts from Bradford Class of the First Baptist Church the W M U and the Junior W M U of Trenton Baptist Church plus numerous individuals. He sends blessings to each donor and offers thanks for the checks received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Milam
Bradford
First Baptist Church
W M. U
The
First Baptist
Trenton Baptist Church
Rev. Milam
British Regaining Prosperity Despite War Peril
Reporters describe renewed optimism in Britain as the economy shows signs of recovery. Citizens and businesses push forward amid ongoing conflict, highlighting resilient industry, consumer confidence, and cautious government support.
Doll placed beside girl in coffin after Christmas tragedy
In Pine Bluff Arkansas on December 25 three year old Jeanette Knight died from injuries after being struck by a car on Christmas Eve. The child had wished for a doll from Santa and the doll lay beside her in the coffin according to local reports.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Jeanette Knight
Santa Claus
Jeanette
Fitted casts leather goods Bran nanns
Fitted casts and leather goods are described with a quirky price note, reflecting a small shop listing or advertisement. The text hints at tolerance and cautions against religious fanaticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brannann's
Six Year Old Quadruplets Enjoy Christmas Day Baseball
Four Beaumont boys A B C and D Perricone spent Christmas Day sharpening batting eyes and throwing arms. New bats and balls, gifted by Rube Stuart of the Beaumont baseball club, mark their start toward possible futures with the Beaumont Exporters. Anthony shows early left handed power, Bernard demonstrates ambidexterity, and all four boys aim to practice on opening day next spring.
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Beamont
Texas
America
A. B
D. Perricone
Rube Stuart
Beaumont Baseball Club
Beaumont
Anthony
Perricone
Bernard
Stuart
Men At Work On Gober Highway Project Near Bodham
Tom Wright supervisor reports about 150 men on the Gober highway job with pay checks issued Tuesday. More workers will join as they become available and other county projects proceed well with some to start soon.
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Gober Highway
Tom Wright
Bodham
Clergymen appeal for 400000 dollars for German Christian refugees
A committee of 150 Protestant and Catholic clergy led by Dr S Parkes Cadman appeals to Americans for 400000 dollars to aid thousands of Christians among German refugees facing persecution under Nazi laws. The effort aims at relief, resettlement and rehabilitation. A radio offer advertises a one dollar down and one dollar per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
S Parkes Cadman
Nuremberg Reichstag
Monroe man dies from scalds while preparing Christmas feast
J H Thomas a 53 year old Monroe man preparing a Christmas feast killed a hog and boiled water to dress it. He fell backward into the tub and died of severe scalds.
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Monroe
Jia
J. H Thomas
Pet Lamb Revealed as Bossy Boss in Nevada Ad Sale
Classified item notes a playful mislabel with a bridal or honeymoon joke and lists belt buckles, tie holders, and collar pins offered by Brannon's in 46 GTC, Nevada.
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Nevada
Gober Boys Ready For Friday High School Basketball
The Gober gym hosts a Friday night game against strong visitors after a recent Hunt county tournament showing. Gober aims to stay top flight this year as Bonham could challenge if a breakthrough occurs.
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Gober
Gober Boys
Bonham
Hunt County
Death of Mrs. Margaret Mabery in Sherman
Mrs. Margaret Mabery mother of Mrs. John R. Spivey died at Wilson Jones Hospital in Sherman Wednesday night at 11 25. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 30 at First Methodist church with burial at Willow Wilde cemetery in Bonham. She was 76 and had lived with her daughter in Bonham. Survived by one son and another daughter in Paris. This is the second recent death in the Spivey family.
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Margaret Mabery
John R. Spivey
Wilson Jones Hospital
Sherman
Bonham
Wise Undertaking Company Sailors
First Methodist Church
Willow Wilde
Mabery
Spivey
Methodist Church
Paris
Mr Spivey
Graham
Texas
Family Reunion Presents All Children at Coleman Home
The Coleman family gathered at Frank Wright's home, the former Coleman residence, for a Christmas reunion and dinner. Bud Finley was absent due to work in Stephensville. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Coleman with Paul Jr, and many relatives from Longview Dallas and Stephensville.
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Milan Tobin
Dallas
T. L. Coleman
Frank Wright
Bonham Merchants Report Strong Holiday Trade
Bonham merchants say holiday business surpassed last year with lively trading and cheerful crowds. If cotton yields had matched normal Bankhead allotments, business would have been even busier, and shoppers spent freely at Brandon's Big Store.
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Bonham
Fannin County
Bankhead
Fannin County Bar Urges Re election of Blackburn and Cole
Local lawyers in Bonham Texas endorse Judge Geo P Blackburn for re election to district judge and Buster Cole for reelection as county attorney. The signatures show broad bar support and praise for past service, signaling a strong adminstrative approval in the Sixth Judicial District ahead of July Democratic primary.
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Fannin County
Blackburn
Cole
Buster Cole
Bonham
Texas
Geo. P. Blackburn
Paris
Sixth Judicial District
Christmas Dance a Big Success at Criterion Club Night
The Criterion Club held its annual Christmas dance on Christmas night in the club room. Shelton's Cavaliers provided music, drawing many out of town couples from Suerwan, Honey Grove, Wolfe City, Whitewright, and Greenville to join local youths in a festive event.
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Criterion Club
Shelton
Cavaliers
Spieneid
Suer- Iwan
Honey Grove
Wolfe City
Whitewright
Greenville
J Morgan to Address East Texas Soybean Conference
J Morgan president of the National Cottonseed Products Association will speak at the East Texas Soybean Conference in Corsicana on January 15. The event, called by the East Texas Chamber of Commerce, aims to promote soybeans as a new East Texas farm crop and regional income source. Morgan, longtime cottonseed crusher from Farmville North Carolina, will discuss soybean crushing with existing mill equipment. He has extensive North Carolina business ties and civic work and believes the United States should produce its own fats and oils.
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Longview
J. Morgan
National Cottonseed Products Association
Corsicana
Farmville
North Carolina
Morgan
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
East Texas
United States
Mr. Morgan
Radio Installed At Brannon's Store
A tidy weekly deal offers Philco car radios installed for 39.95 at Brannon's, located at 146-6tc A I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brannon ’'S
Philco
Brannon’'s
Three couples wed on Christmas Eve in Milam home ceremony
Rev B F Milam married three couples at his North Center home on Christmas Eve. Lois Stewart wed Dwight Bicknell of Wolfe City Route 2. Ethel Pearce and Aubrey O Wilson wed Route 1 Ivanhoe. Opal Everman wed Jack McCartney of Trenton. All couples will reside in their chosen areas and receive well wishes from friends and family. Brannons ad copy appears at end.
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B. FP. Milam
North Center
Lois Stewart
Dwight Bicknell
Wolfe City
Ethel Pearce
Aubrey O Wilson
Ivanhoe
Jack McCartney
Opal Everman
Trenton
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Rosse
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Mrs
Dock Leatherwood
Bob Jones
Dodd City
Arizona
CCC
T. L. Huffstutter
Roger Lane
Ells
James Willams
Emmett Johnson
Sam Leatherwood
Kate Alice
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Florence Fenstoh
Cary of
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T. B. Williams
al Sadler
S. R. Smith
Carlisle
Will H. Evans
Mr. Evans
Cora Ramsey
Pat Ramsey
Earl Boggess
Texie
Katherine Bagaerr
O. S. Boggess
Cerman
J. G. Varner
Cornelia
P. W. Southrun
Ruby Wright
Corpus Christi
Ann Wright
Oklahoma City
Mary Williams
Will Maddrey, Jr
Wichita Falls
Will Maddrey, Sr
Lola Mae Barnes
Annie Laura Walker
Flora le. Vaugst
Woolworth's
E. P. Bennett, Jr
San Antonio
Clyde Nevill
B. P. Bennett, Sr
Herschel Shelton
Europe
Gus Reed Roberts
Charlies Reed
Pampa
Mrs Roberts
Miss Dons Doss
Frank Filkins
Forrest Hardin
Los Angies
Gallf
Jett Hardin
Bill Evans
Ashley Ievans
Jett
Mattie Rumbaugh
Ralph
Mary Adams
Temple
Okla
Inknuays
Waco
Forrest Taylor
H. R. Vanzandt
4Th St
FF. R. Elkins & Son
McDowell
Ford
Chevrolet
Cbrild
U.S
Basket Ball News
Jno. R. Spivey
Brandon's
John C. Farmer
H. A. Cunningham
R. T. Lipscomb
A. L. McRae
A. S. Broadfoot
S. F. Leslie Buster Cole Louis Woosley
O. L
Edwarddine Crenshaw
Chas. G. Nunn Myrtle Hancock
Ei. D. Steger
F. A. Dale L. ©. Fuller
A. P. Bolding
S. H. Gardner
W. L. Willie Sam E. Neilson
M. A. Taylor
D. H. Cabeen
B. L. Adams
John Farmer
Ed D. Steger
A. Dale
L. C. Fuller
W. L. Willie
Sam E. Neilson
Vv. L. Adams
R. T. Lipscambd
A. 8. Broadfoot
A .L. McRae
Chas
G. Nunn
O. L. Couch
F. Leslie
Louis Woosley
Brannon
Alt
Denton
Phoene
Mooney Motor Coaches
Humphries
W. Nelson
Bing
Randolph Road
Tom McNabb
D. Haggard
Kecy
H. R. van Zandt
Ltd
Hassell Motor
Bonham, Texas
Tin
Keene
Brannoey's
Starnes Beauty Shoppe
Lipscomb Farm
Gay
Farley
Atlantic Air Mail
East Side Square
Service
Bonham Bread
Bonham Bakery
Bonham Radio Co
Main
Campbell Gro
Genkam
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