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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1929
Page
3
Van Zandt County Commissioners Court orders an election July 27 to issue bonds totaling 1.5 million for highway improvements. An additional 1 million in state and federal aid is expected. The county contains over one hundred miles of highways.
A new style craze features young girls dressed as miniature versions of their mothers. Designers and retailers report growing demand for coordinated outfits reflecting adult fashions in children's wear.
The Fannin County Fair panel highlights a major addition, the J. George Loos Show, booked to Missouri and Texas venues with 30 steel cars and new riding devices. Officials stress education in agriculture, extension service support, and a broadened program Oct 1-5 to benefit farmers and families.
Local surgeon shifts to remodeling but property on the public square is offered for sale. A long time lease remains with strong rent. compact notice states first time on market and invites immediate contact with J. M. Lowrey.
Favorite PRTG Co seeks 40 to 50 pounds of large clean white rags now. Payment offered is five cents per pound.
Trinity Episcopal Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 and Evening Worship at 7 30 led by Minister W L Loflin. First Presbyterian and Trinity share a joint Sunday School at 9 30 with combined church services at 11 00 and 8 00 for both congregations as noted by THE SESSION.
Calvary Baptist Church sets Sunday School at 10 a m with F B Shula as superintendent and B Y P U at 6 30 p m. W M S meets Monday 1 30 p m and prayer meeting is Wednesday 8 p m. Teachers training each evening at 7 45 p m Pastor Thos Reece. First Presbyterian hosts combined Sunday School at 9 30 a m with United States A church service at 11 a m and 8 p m. Prayer service and choir practice 8 p m Wednesday Pastor J G Varner.
First Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 9:30, Morning Worship at 11:00, Evening Worship at 7:45, Intermediate League and Senior Epworth League at 6:45. Missionary Society No 1 and Lilias Ware Society hold programs Monday at 3:00, with refreshments provided. Pastor J L Morris signs.
First Baptist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m by Pastor B Y P U at 7 p m college students lead at 8 p m W M S groups meet Monday at 3 p m in numbered homes First Christian Bible School 9 45 Children Day 10 50 Communion 10 50 Ravenna service 3 p m Junior C F E 5 p m Senior C E 7 p m no evening service attend other churches Young Matrons meet Monday 3 p m Business Women's Guild Tuesday 7 30 devotional and missionary program Wednesday 8 p m.
A night fire in Sweetwater on June 8 started on the second floor of the Archer building and consumed the top two stories. The blaze origin remains unknown. An unrelated note mentions that the apple tree and the rose share a botanical family.
Charles Hassell will lead the Bonham Rotary Club for twelve months with a program covering many subjects to serve citizens and promote civic enterprise. The list of committees includes Aims and Objects, Club Service, Education, Student Loan Fund, Public Relations, Employment Relations, and more, with members named across multiple assignments. The article notes Rotary aims of goodwill, citizenship, business ethics, and community support, plus examples such as aiding crippled children and Boy Scouts.
A Houston Post dispatch notes that animals left beyond care should be put out of their misery to end suffering. The item discusses humane actions and terminal relief for afflicted animals.
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