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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1949
Page
2
The Women of the First Presbyterian Church held a Monday evening meeting at Mrs. Ray Wood's home with six members present. Mrs. Reid Spivy Jr. presented the survey article and Mrs. Clarence Gray led the devotional analysis. Buy U. S. Savings Bonds.
A San Antonio reader claims Barcentrate failed to reduce inches and fat after weeks of dieting and seeks a money back promise. The letter from Mrs. M. C. Benton alleges significant weight loss claims and requests resolution within ten days.
A double ring ceremony Saturday evening June 4 at Mrs. Soevola King’s Sherman home united Miss Johnnie Lou King with Pet. David R. Lorber of Perrin Field and Miss Ruby Jane Reaves with Cpl. Simon David King of San Antonio. The Rev. Paul J. Stewart officiated.
Miss Carolyn Mood was honored at a Coke party hosted by Keeten Rosendall and Lou Ann Williamson at the Kuykendall home on West Ninth. The event celebrated Mood’s move to Garland with a gift presentation to the guest list including Mary Lou Miller Sue Dulaney Joan Jaynes Mary Fae Duff Ruth Stone Mildred Kathryn Baugh Martina Lawrence Delores Fomby Lilly Katherine Sanderson Charlene Floyd and Joella Stephens.
Bonham Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will hold the installation of officers on Thursday June 9 at 7 p.m. in the Masonic hall.
The reading urges a June 8 birthday individualist to curb excessive thoughts, maintain health with a regulated diet and outdoor exercise, and use artistic talents in daily work. It notes strong self insight and high ideals in partners, advising caution against disillusionment.
Mr. and Mrs. A K Yates entertained friends with a fish fry Tuesday evening in their back yard filled with summer flowers. Long tables bore bright cloths and bowls of daisies and calendulas. guests included Masr Manes, Joe Denton, Chas Leslie, John Bacon Saunders, Claude Stewart, Mae Love, J B Golden, Dick Crunert, Miss May Carleton, Mrs Sam Meade, Mrs EH A Buron, Mrs J A Birdwell, and Mrs Wallace Alexander.
The Gober Baptist Church WM S group met Friday evening at the church with WW ladies present. Mrs A H Burkett presided over the business session. Mrs J W Babers led a prayer and the group sang More About Jesus. Mrs Wadell Turman gave the devotional and Mrs Paul Moore directed Bible study before dismissal prayer.
A 1420 AM lineup lists Bob Wills and multiple musical programs such as Sunrise Serenade and Harmony House, plus News in Brief and United Press features. The day includes The Bob Eberly Show, Matinee Showcases, Sports updates, and a 1420 Roundup before sign off.
Local listings note numerous visitors and travelers stopping in Bonham Tuesday and surrounding towns. Names include W R Witcher from southwest of Bonham and Jim Moulton Savoy superintendent, with others from Whitewright Leonard Commerce Waxahachie and Minneapolis. Teachers and officials from Leonard New Boston Bowie county Dodd City Windom also noted. Mrs Campbell attended Regional Tuberculosis Association meeting in Houston.
Mrs. Sarah Della Massey died at 1 40 am at Ramger's Convalescence Home after a long illness. A Tennessee native, she lived in Bonham for years and was a First Methodist Church member. Survived by son Worth Massey Tyler. daughters Mrs W S Bishop Denton Mrs C C Martin Bonham and Mrs W F Jones Paris. brother Jeff Finch er Tulsa. sisters Mrs Docin Cox Caldas and Mrs J S Moreland San Antonio. five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral at Wise Funeral Home Chapel 10 am Thursday with Rev G U Mon and Rev Dudley Pratt officiating. Burial in Randolph Cemetery.
Funeral rites for John Arthur Hodges 68 were held Tuesday at Bethel Baptist Church Morris Oklahoma. Rev Wel don Drake officiated with interment in Bethel Cemetery. Hodges born June 6 1881 in Mississippi moved to Texas 1885 married Dora Celia Rushing July 4 1899. Surviving son daughter grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The Wo mens Society hosted a luncheon on Wednesday with retiring pastor Rev Mood and incoming officers in attendance. Rev Mood served four years as pastor of the First Methodist Church here. The gift acknowledged the couple's wonderful services.
The Board of Stewards of the First Methodist Church presented two place settings of silver to the Rev and Mrs. Henry Mood as they depart for Garland where Rev Mood will serve as pastor of the Garland Methodist Church. T. K. B. Anderson chaired the presentation.
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