W Clark Memorial Methodist Women Meet Notes Officers
At a recent W Clark Memorial Methodist meeting Mrs. John presided as retiring president with officers named for the coming year including Ford, Ray and Col. Several members led studies on Japan and other topics. Devo and prayers closed the session led by Mrs. Grover Winn.
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Ford
Ray
Col
BE. B
Lloyd At
L. N. Ryan
Lillian In
Arence
Pecan Tree Planting Month Begins With Arbor Day
Jan 20 marks Arbor Day and the start of Pecan Tree Planting Month in Texas. Garden Clubs of Texas sponsors emphasize pecan trees as the state tree, noting a large tree can yield 100 to 300 pounds of nuts in a season and trees planted in 1950 could still be productive in 2000 as living memorials.
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College Station
Texas
Garden Clubs of Texas
J. F. Rosborough
J. E. Hutchison
Uncle Sam Miller Birthday Dinner Near Bonham
Uncle Sam Miller celebrated a birthday at his home seven miles southeast of Bonham. He marked his 87th birthday as he believes he is over Rh years old. Attending were his children Mrs Willie McDonald Mrs Rollie Babers Mrs Grace Farmer of Bonham and David Miller along with grandchildren great grandchildren nieces and his nephew Will Baugh of Bonham. Friends called in during the afternoon and a bountiful lunch was served at noon.
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Sam” Miller
Bonham
Sam
Willie McDonald
Rollie Babers
Grace Farmer
David Miller
Will Baugh
Miller
Mrs T B Williams Hosts Tejas Delphian Club
Mrs T B Williams welcomed 15 Delphians to her home Wednesday at 3 pm. The tea and discussion covered English fiction of the eighteenth century and old fashioned heroes and heroines. A Pan American Day program is planned for March. Mrs T L Huffstutter was elected Federation Counselor.
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T. B. Williams
Tejas Delphian Club
T. L. Huffstutter
Ector WSCS Meeting Held At Mrs Tom Keener Home
The WSCS of Ector Methodist Church met Monday afternoon at Mrs Tom Keener’s home for a social and program led by Mrs J F Wagoner. Speakers included Mrs H N Russell Mrs Sue Alderson and G W Baker. A short business meeting followed and refreshments were served to nine members.
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ECTOR
WSCS
Ector Methodist Church
Tom Keener
J. F. Wagoner
Mmes
H. N. Russell
Sue Alderson
G. W. Baker
Shelia Brown Elected Scholarship Chair at UT Home Economics Club
Shelia Lois Brown of Telephone, daughter of L. F. and Mrs. Brown, was elected scholarship chairman of the Home Economics Club at the University of Texas. She is a junior.
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Shelia Brown
UT HE Club
Austin
Tan
Shelia Lois Brown
Telephone
Home Economics Club
University of Texas
L. F. Brown
Birthday Shower Honors Mrs. Doyle Franklin at Mill
Mrs. Doyle Franklin was honored with a surprise birthday party by third shift women weavers at the Bonham Cotton Mill. The event, held at Mrs. Penny Tadlock's home, featured many lovely gifts for the guest of honor.
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Doyle Franklin
Bonham
Penny Tadlock
Franklin
Northcutt Birth Announced in Porterville California
Mr and Mrs Henry Northcutt of Porterville California announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday January 17 The baby weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces Former Bonham residents she was Miss Neva Jo Robinson before marriage CARD OF THANKS I thank Dr Risser and the nurses and employees at Allen Memorial Hospital for their kindness during my stay and to friends who visited sent cards and flowers Mrs Linnie Walker
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Henry Northcutt
Porterville
Calif
Northccutt
Bonham
Neva Jo Robinson
Local Briefs: hospital recoveries and travel notes
Hiram Farmer, patient at Veterans' Hospital in McKinney, underwent major surgery Tuesday and rests well. Mrs. Elmo Reece and her son Michael left for Phoenix to stay with relatives. Dave Taylor of Taylor Tractor and Implement Co. is improving at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. Joe Denton returns from Austin after attending a State Embalming Board meeting. Senator C. R. Jones also comes back from Austin after business.
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Hiram Farmer
Veterans’ Hospital
McKinney
Elmo Reece
Michael
Phoenix
Arizona
Dave Taylor
Taylor Tractor and Emplement Co
Baylor Hospital
Dallas
Joe Denton
Austin
Sen
C. R. Jones
Born to Day Astrology Preview for January 19
The write up highlights ambition and idealism under difficulty. It praises tenacity, courage, executive ability, calm planning, and efficiency. It notes the person’s quiet energy, leadership in emergencies, humor, and romance potential, suggesting early marriage for happiness.
Atomic Fission Heat May Solve Water Problem
Navy experts say the heat from atomic fission could cheaply distill sea water for mass use on land. The Navy already distills sea water aboard ships using steam from turbine exhaust, producing very pure fresh water with almost no bacteria or hard minerals.
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Washington
Jan
Navy
Senate defers vote on repeal of wartime luxury taxes
Senate Democratic Leader Scott Lucas of Illinois predicts the upper chamber will defeat a GOP push to force an immediate vote on repealing wartime luxury taxes. Republican Harry Cain urges top priority for the repeal. Lucas says there will be time later in the session and to wait for President Truman’s special tax message.
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Washington
Senate
Scott Lucas
Illinois
Harry Cain
Mr. Truman
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Atnip
Porter
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Grover Winn
Laredo
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Retth
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Pop
Onan
Fiei
Mike
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Herriage
Fe Cemer Pho
Uncle Sam" Miller
Ector Wscs
Tom
Linnie Walker
Bonham Glass Company
Roy McKain
Bradford - Watson Co
Dong Ubance
Bonham State Bank
Uns Cem
Lone Star
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