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Newspaper

Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1940

Page

3

Lelia Ludwick Weds Cecil Fairchild in Palm Decorated Ceremony

In a 8 o clock ceremony at the Ludwick home Miss Lelia Ludwick married Cecil M Fairchild. The decor featured palms and fioli with bridesmaids in pink and a maid of honor in a pink net dress. The couple plans a wedding trip and will reside with the groom's family in Bon pride.

Lelia Ludwick Cecil M. Fairchild Useman Gurley Fioli Jean Winfrey Peggy Ppe Ludwick Caroline Jordan Laughlin

Man Weds Wright Girl Saturday Rites

Joy Wil Wright of Whitewright wed Connley of Tren te Saturday in Oklahoma with Bro. S. M. pastor officiating. Connley is a 1940 graduate of Wright High School and the groom from Tren ch school in 1936. The couple will live with the groom’s parents after the ceremony.

Ewright Joy Wilwiter Wilson

Personnel and families attend Bonham Park outing event

Security Administration personnel and their families gathered at Bonham Park on Saturday evening for an informal outing after a fried chicken lunch. Attendees included Mrs W S Kuykendall and several Mitchells, Underwood, Wash, Luttrer, Biggerstaff, Paris residents Bernie, Mary Shaver, Alice, Raymond Jones, and L Kauffman among others.

Security Administration Bonham Park General Hents W. S. Kuykendall Helen Mitchell Ann Lee N Hh James H Winelle Gusta Lou Wash Underwood

Margaret Tobin Presents Mildred Lowrey In Piano Recital

Margaret Tobin presented pianist Mildred Lowrey in a Monday night recital at the Methodist Church Wes Room. The program featured Bach and Clementi pieces with soloist David Swann and other performers, showcasing Lowrey’s talents before members of the church and guests.

Margaret Tobin Mildred Lowrey Wesroom G. Lowrey Nancy Elwee Martha Ellen Camp- Shames Hope Carleton Ed Brownlee Harry Swann Lowrey Una Car Gass Bach Sawyer Merry Lemont Clementi David Swann de Heller Minuet Thompson Schubert Mary Mildred

Community Club Meetings This Week in Town

Tuesday a cubbing course is scheduled at the Chamber of Commerce at 7 45 p m. On Wednesday the Rotary Club convenes at noon at the Gem Cafe. Thursday the Lions Club meets at noon.

Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Gem Cafe Lions Club

Local Visits Reported From Dallas Paris and Frisco

Woodrow Warren deputy in the tax assessor collector office returned Monday from a week in Dallas. J L Dobbs spent the weekend in Paris visiting daughter Mrs Ray Baker. Mr and Mrs R E Newman and family of Frisco visited relatives in Bonham Sunday. Miss Earlene Newman of Frisco visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs N M Newman this week.

Woodrow Warren Dallas J. L. Dobbs Paris Mrs. Ray Baker R. E. Newman Frisco Bonham Sunday Earlene Newman N. M Newman

Texans and visitors travel notes across cities this week

R T Lipscomb was a business visitor in Texarkana this week. Mrs Dwight Hackley and Mr Homer Thompson are in Dallas today on business. Mr and Mrs Ashley Evans returned home after weeks in Dallas. Mrs David Alexander of Sulphur Springs visits her parents. Mr and Mrs Earl McClure in Bonham. O M Luton and Scott visit Deets Dorough in Waureka Oklahoma. Harold Dye in Sherman for the weekend. Mrs Clyde Carter and Miss Lois Dickson return from Bonham after visiting Eli Smith. Mr and Mrs G F Tacquard and daughters visit in Bonham. H B McGrady returns from Abilene. Larry Hendricks returns from a trip to Farmersville and Fayetteville Arkansas.

Dallas Dwight Hackley Homer Thompson Mrs Ashley Evans Sulphur Springs David Alexander Earl McClure W. R. Simmons Nancy Hebbrowville Clyde Carter Orange Grove Lois Dickson Arlington Bonham Eli Smith Larry Hendricks Farmersville Fayetteville, Ark

Mary Dale King Wins Miss Whitewright in Local Contest

In Whitewright a Parent-Teachers Association sponsored personality contest named Miss Mary Dale King the winner. Second place went to Malachia Wright and third to Barbra Jean Gordon. The pageant also included talent winners from Trenton and Ely and baby parade prizes in New Britain Connecticut.

WMS Conference Report Held At First Methodist Church

The WMS of the First Methodist Church met Monday afternoon at 3 30 in the church. The spiritual life group met first, then at 4 the minutes of the North Texas Conference WMS held in Sherman in April were studied by Mrs. Eddie Hodge. Mrs. Felix Burnett gave an inspirational devotional from Psalms 19 14 and the meeting closed with the scripture as a prayer.

WMS First Methodist Church Spiritual Life Group North Texas Sherman Eddie Hodge Felix Burnett

Program On Africa Amid Baptist WMU Meeting

At First Baptist church WMU a Royal Service program titled Holding Fast in Africa was presented Monday afternoon with 16 members present. Mrs H A McDougal led the program and devotional, as members spoke on Consider Africa Beginning in Nigeria Preserving in Nigeria Progressing in Nigeria and Never Give Up Africa.

Africa First Baptist Church WMU H. A. McDougal Fannie Whitworth Charlie Cox H. T. Richards F. M. Loughmiller Nigeria H. H. Mitchell Will Baugh Negria Coy McDougal W. J. Johnson

Legion Convention to Meet in Greenville

The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary hold a two day convention in Greenville with sessions at the Municipal Auditorium on Sunday at 2 pm. Sunday services at First Christian Church feature lay address by Ray Fields and a noon address by Lou Roberts. All members urged to attend.

The American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary Greenville Municipal Auditorium First Christian Church Ray Fields Oklahoma American Legion and Legion Auxiliary Organization

Reader Urges Flag Day Display and Loyalty to USA

A citizen writes they value America and Flag Day on June 14, urging households to display the flag and pledge allegiance. The letter, from a World War veteran, calls for national unity, respect for the flag, and assistance to the FBI in locating fifth column elements, ending with a plea to display every flag.

United States of America Republic United States France

The Red Cross Need Not Fail in War Crisis

In the 75th year of the Red Cross its emblem stands for mercy and action. Hagging war has driven five million refugees from Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg and northern France. The appeal urges rapid donations of food clothing and medical care to aid those in distress.

The Red Cross Henri Dunant Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg France Dunant

New Officers of North Texas Exes Are Named By Mail

C C Miller of Sunset High School is named president of the Ex-Student Association of the North Texas State Teachers College. Other officers elected by mail include J Elmer Cox Fort Worth educator and district five president as vice president in charge of program A P Fowler Van vice president in charge of organization Adolphus Moore Beaumont attorney at law vice president in charge of membership and Mrs George Medders and Miss Annette Leatherwood as secretaries.

Denton Texas C. C. Miller Sunset High School Claassroom Teachers Association of Dallas North Texas State Teachers College Bullock Hyder NTSTC J Elmer Cox Fort Worth

June 14th noted in a cryptic message

A terse line references June 14th and a provocative line about buying a gay person, attributed to ALEX CADOTTE, implying a provocative or satirical note from a named individual.

Commissioners Hear Appeals Before Board of Equalization

Fannin County property owners appeared before the County Board of Equalization on Tuesday to show cause why valuations on their property should not be raised. The Commissioners Court remained in session during the week with private owners in the first part and corporations slated to appear later.

Fannin County County Board of Equalization Commissioners’ Court

Taxi Cabs Return After Heat Shutdown

About 200 taxicabs resumed service after a heat induced shutdown. They were restored by replacing benzol with summer fuel as J. P. Robertson explained benzol fumes expanded fuel pump diaphragms and disabled engines temporarily.

J. P. Robertson

Oklahoma Democrats Approve War Readiness Resolution

At the Oklahoma State Democratic convention an anti war loan resolution was defeated 160 to 41 as cries of we are ready to go echoed. Delegates urged support for Roosevelt and backed repealing the Johnson act, with Gov Leon C. Phillips and Senators Josh Lee and Elmer Thomas named as delegates.

Br Usien Oklahoma CTIT Democracs Weistance Thomas Kigs Clarex Roosevelt Leon C. Phillips Chatman Josh Lee Elmer. Thomas

Carpenter Promoted to Chanute Field for Flight Training

Alfred Carpenter son of Mrs A A Carpenter Cedar Street has been promoted to Chanute Field Rantoul MI for further instruction in aviation He has spent the past month studying various aviation subjects and training activities.

Alfred Carpenter A A. Carpenter Cedar Street Chanute Field Rantoul

Parchment Deed Tied to Jamestown Colony Found in Woodbury

A 1607 sheepskin document depicting a tract of lard in Virginia to a Jamestown settler reaches Frank H Stewart of Woodbury. Signed by Oveskat Powhatan’s uncle, the deed notes a prior threat to Captain Smith and Captain Martin of his party.

Woodbury N. J Virginia John Smith Jamestown Colony Frank H Stewart Oveskat Powhatan Smith Martin

White Swan Cafe Sold to Randolph Couple

Purchase of the White Swan Cafe from CC R Jones is completed by Mr and Mrs Apple of Randolph. Mr Apple, a native of Panin county, has served as principal at Mateolpig and will oversee cafe opening in fall while Mr Jones remains in typing and admin duties. Richard Beekheem continues as cook.

White Swan Cafe CC. R. Jones West Tlp Richard Beekheem Witte Awan Jones Iil Amlimirante

Round e the Square by Katheryn Pate

Journal notes from The Favorite column recount local scenes and residents. Jim Gribble delivers gladiola bouquet to boost morale, Oleta Yarbrough endures mud on the road, neighbors share a thank you for beet tops, Buddy Williams joins incision club post surgery, Glynn Jeter avoids talk at the grand jury, and Boriham women show wartime nerves as war talk heats conversation.

Oleta Yarbrough Miss Yarbrough Clynn Jeter Glynn

Apprehension and resolve amid looming fears

The speaker condemns America for ignoring England and France while fearing invasion. She notes a tendency to cry over imagined disasters and urges readers to abandon mamby pamby attitudes. She calls for fortitude to face an uncertain future, asserting tears are useless.

America England France

Historians Protest Flag Pole Plan at Wheatland

In Lancaster PA the American Business Club proposed a modern steel flag pole at Wheatland James Buchanan's home. Historians objected prompting a substitute tall poplar pole to be erected instead.

Lancaster American Business Club Wheatland James Buchanan Pennsylvania

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Sjocwueryy Jarties Airchild Media Ceremony Renild J. F. Fairchild Bonpride Virgil C. Ludwick Tehild Stanley Co Connley Fewright High School Trench School Richarson Mickey Riley Hogue Wegroom Picnic Ayvening Jewe Evelyn Ana Rvels Christen Pal Young Heroes U Lan Church George German Texarkana R. T. Lipscomb O. M. Luton and Son Scott Waureka, Okla Deets Dorough Harold Dye G. F. Tacquard Jase and Eleanor of Austin Mrs. P Little Day. G. Francis Mary Dale King Whitewright New Britain Conn Glenn Saxon Meeting of Baptist Legion Lou Roberts Talburt Scripps-Howard Alliance Alex Cadotte Board of Equalization Rees Alles Randolph Gladios Miway James Gribble Katheryn Pate Jim Gribble Buddy Williams Allen Memorial Buddy Ena Elkins Bonham's Hunt Betta Valuce Gaberdine
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