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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1941
Page
5
Local notes report June Dur, Miss Jackie, and Miss Doris Nell Ander dent among graduates and visitors. Residents like Mrs Bert Collins, Rudolph Wadson, and Ed Brent are mentioned with moves, health, and army service. Bonham and nearby towns see relatives, shopping at Hunt's, and social happenings with assorted addresses and states.
Mrs A M McCommas was honored at a miscellaneous shower Tuesday hosted by Mr McKee Orick and Miss Jane Morgan at Mr Orick’s home. The decor featured nasturtiums and a bridal wreath. Guests enjoyed a wedding cake and a high-scoring binder games amid chatter and celebrations for the honoree.
Margaret Tobin will present a program for pupils Thursday. The event involves classroom activities and is expected to engage students in a learning session at the school.
Miss Ann Loy Spies and Dr Oliver Moore married Sunday at the Hotel Galvez in Galveston. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Speer of Bonkhoin and attended the University of Texas at Austin. the groom, Dr Oliver Moore of Balstrnass Medical College, is a San Futanie native. The ceremony included Dean Thobericde Wer and background music by Harold J Pucke. The couple will reside in Galveston and pursue medical careers.
Rev W W J Golen ac joins the Bonham Presbyterian church with wife and two daughters from Midland as guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Spits. The church edifice enjoys overhaul and decoration during the visit. Mrs JC Brannon returns to Bonham from Dallas after daughter Mary Ellu’s operation and Miss Eugenie Brannon, a recent TSCW graduate, stays with aunt Mrs Brannon at 4915 Swiss Avenue.
Trenton notices announce the approaching marriage of Miss Nelsin Margaret Hill to Alverton Petty on June 12. Miss Hill, daughter of Mrs. G W Hill, taught in Sherman schools this year, while Petty, a vocational agriculture supervisor, is stationed at Franklin.
Mr and Mrs T J Cox marked their golden wedding with a family gathering at a state park. Ten children were born, five attended: Jame s Cox, Mr Gertrude Peterson, Mrs Rubs Pranel, Mrs Grace Turple, and Mr Lady, with many descendants present.
Lem Tittsworth of Bonham advertises a five burner built in oil range priced at 29.95 in a local sale notice.
List of attendees from Lubbock Wichita Falls Bonham and surrounding towns includes Tom Cox Vera Coonrod Thelma Freeman Elma Eldridge J Cox family and numerous others with spouses and children. The names John Petersta Kath Fennell Tarpley Clark Renhaw Tarpley Brewe and Ta piey noted among Bonham participants.
Anna McKnight 69 sister of L K Crawford of Bonham died at her Celina home Monday night likely of a heart attack. Funeral set for Wednesday at First Methodist Celina with Rev T P Weaver officiating. Burial in Celina cemetery. Survived by five sons and four daughters and siblings. She moved to Celina from Pilot Point in 1914 and was active in the Celina Methodist Church.
The official board of the First Christian church met Tuesday evening in a cabin north of the city owned by R. E. Risser and Bland Smith for a business session and social supper. Wives of board members attended, making the gathering a pleasant occasion.
Election night at Ector Masonic Lodge No. 687 A F and A M chose D W Clark as W M Luther Wag oner as S W Rudolph Pearce as J W H D Ray as secretary BE G Kicy as treasurer FE D Fleming as tiler C J Morrow as S D and O O Getling as J D for the new year
Miss June Briggs daughter of B J Briggs married Frank Neighbors of Bonham on Saturday. The bride graduated this year from Leonard High School.
Ray Spencer son of Mr and Mrs A Spencer of this city and Alma Wallace of Gunter married in Oklahoma last Saturday The groom taught in Texas City schools and will become principal in a new school there A building has been constructed Four Hill County Eye Marketing Association members report total March sales of 38138 with a 9534 per seller average including a 4088 premium Myrtle Murray Extension Service specialist notes.
Members of the Witness and Professional Women's club plan a Thursday evening picnic at Bonham State Park. Each member should bring a lunch and the group will gather around 6 45 in the office area. The item notes automotive business shares of 20 percent retail 13 percent wholesale and 13 percent service in 1939 census
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