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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1941
Page
5
A fragmented report describes piano pupils and their families at a Friday recital hosted by Virginia Biard. Students listed include Jane Gober Waters, Helen Mann, Mary Loughler, Frances Owens, and Jean Buk, among others, as part of a local school program.
Miss Nella Margaret Hill, to wed Alverton Petty of Franklin, was the honoree at a miscellaneous shower in Trenton. Thirty-six guests attended with piano numbers, tap dances, and a vocal solo, plus out-of-town visitors Miss Myrna Kirkheart and Mr Jesse Dee.
Ann Jenkins of Ector plans to observe her 90th birthday on June 29. Born June 27, 1873, she is a charter member of Edhube Baptist Church and has 23 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Her family includes son Capp Jenkin and Danner Capp Jenks with relatives Viola Stevens and Walter Jenkins.
The article notes a surge of young men seeking enlistment in the Marine Corps as the nation moves to bolster wartime forces. Major O Lear expresses a preference for applicants whose parents support their joining, with emphasis on those reaching their 21st birthday.
The Whitewright Masonic lodge marks its 86th anniversary on June 24 with a joint installation ceremony involving the Royal Arch Chapter. Officers for the new year include Russell Summers as Worshipful Master Emory Christian senior warden Herman Bedford junior warden W H Stedman treasurer B W Newman secretary and P A Shorttier. Mr Stedham and Mr Newman were reelected.
RAF bombers struck the channel coast around Calais and Dover as anti aircraft fire lit the night. German raiders penetrated to a southwest England town dropping high explosives before fleeing. The Channel theatre featured bright bomb flashes and searchlight beams during the engagement.
H. D. Ray named postmaster and relocates the office into his enlarged grocery store in Ector. Ray succeeds the late Ro. R. Morgan. Mr and Mrs F. G. Ditcley plan a new five room dwelling nearby. June 7.
Mrs S D Blackerby hosted a Saturday afternoon shower for Mrs Chat Beazley with twenty four guests. The note mentions related local visits and family gatherings with multiple named residents from Ely and nearby towns.
Trent on June 7 Roy Clendenning super intendent of Trenton schools joined five students at the University of Texas commencement to receive master degrees in education and sociology His thesis explored The Fourth Grade Activity Program for Trenton Texas.
Centennial Club installed new officers for the next two years at a meeting held Thursday at Lake Fannin. Officers include Mrs Morrell as president James, Tiley Smith as vice president, Mrs L Crow as treasurer, Mrs Paul Taylor as parliamentarian and critic, and Mrs Howard McLarry as reporter.
Several local churches list Sunday schedules and week events. First Baptist notes Children's Day with morning worship and a 7 pm Training Union, plus Vacation Bible School 8 to 11 each morning and a Friday evening picnic rescheduled for the week. Clark Memorial Methodist features sermons by Rev. Gue Klein during revival week with youth and children sessions, and a 9:45 am Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, 7:00 pm Young People meeting. Trinity Episcopal and others announce revival services, Sunday School at 9:30, evening services, and a Vacation Bible School in progress. Trinity also mentions a Monday Guild meeting and a rector-led revival with daily services.
Leonard resident Betty Ewing earned a BA in English and a BS in journalism at Texas State College for Women during Monday night’s annual commencement exercises. Ewing was editor of the Daedalian.
The student served as editor of the Dacdalal yearbook and led activities in the Chappare Club and Journalism Club. She was highly involved in school life beyond classes.
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