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Newspaper

Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1940

Page

3

Alma Nelson Honored With Shower Ahead Of Wedding

Miss Alma Nelson Wilde elect of Gordon Cullum of Quinlan received a miscellaneous shower Monday afternoon at Mrs. Luster Stallings home. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Less LaRoe and Mrs. Ross Stallings. Guests signed the bride’s book and answered questionnaires for the bride to be. The honoree received two travel cases for a new home and angel food cake with ice cream was served to a list of guests.

Leonard Alma Nelson Gordon Cullum Quinlan Luster Stallings Less LaRoe Ross Stallings Nellie Sinclair Y. T. Manning O. S. Ferguson I. W. Nelson Bessie Nelson Russell Kelsey C. S. Wilhite G . Carpenter H. L. Reynolds Ray Tittsworth H. A. Craft Homer Collins

Baptist Workers Meet In Trenton June 17

The Fannin County Baptists hold a conference in Trenton starting 10 a.m. with a 2 p.m. sermon by Rev. T J Watts of Woney Grove. Rev J A Henderson presides. Rev S T Gray directs devotion and song service. Rev Ed Clark and Rev Byron Holt lead discussions on Vacation Bible School and Revival prayer. Board meetings follow lunch at 1 15 p.m.

The Fannin County Baptists Trenton T. J. Watts Woney Grove J. A. Henderson S. T. Gray Ed Clark Fort Worth

Will imposes residency clause on $50,000 Dallas will

Bequest filed in probate for Orleans estate sets up a trust with charity if beneficiaries or descendants are not residents of a country without persecution. Named relatives live in Poland France and Lemberg, with conditions tied to political and economic stability. Also reports a Great Falls Montana note about a duck guarding its nest near the railroad.

Dallas Tex Orleans Texas Chicago Wis Gisela Landau Poland Adele Helsvatm van Spe Tie Narions

Local Social and Movements Roundup Across Texan Towns

Presbytery meeting in Alanta with Rev Marvin Fallew. Marietta and Bonham residents attend funerals and graduations. Judge and Mrs H A Cunningham at United States Military Academy exercises for Henry. travels to Denton Dallas and South Texas notable. visits from Longview to Botham. Richardson and Lubbock residents visiting kin. real estate sales down but some local property purchases recorded in Fort Worth and Tarrant County.

H. A. Cunningham United States Military Academy Henry Bonham

Special This Week Bargain on Piece Biving Roca Suite

Ad copy notes a $135.25 value for a Piece Biving Roca Suite offered at $99.88 at a Tilltsworth Bonham store. The text is promotional with unclear original brand alignment and limited readable details.

Fem Tiltsworth Bonham

Lions Club Meets at Noon at Gem Cafe

The Lions Club gathers for a noon meeting at the Gem Cafe today and tomorrow, inviting members to attend and discuss club activities.

Lions Club Gem Cafe

Annual Band Club Picnic at Benham State Park

Benham High School band members and families will hold their annual picnic Friday at Benham State Park. Five graduates will receive band sweaters. A seven o clock picnic supper follows the gathering. transportation is provided for those without access, meeting at the high school at five, with all members urged to attend with parents.

Benham High School Benham State Park Frank Svoboda

Outdoor Pageant to honor West Texas Fort Griffin

Albany Texas hosts The Fort Griffin Fandango an outdoor pageant set for June 21 commemorating the West Texas outpost 60 years past. Director Robert & Nail leads a 60 person cast with help from Miss Alice Reynolds and John Nicholson a replica fort stage coach and prairie schooner as props will appear north of town.

Albany Tex Fort Griffin West Texas Robert & Nail Alice Reynolds John Nicholson Abilene

Bob Berry Plans Courses For Boy Scout Leaders

Coach Bob Berry of Mast Texa State Tracher conducts a Boy Scout leaders course this summer for men and boys intending to be scout masters. The program mirrors the standard BSA course but adds detail on fundamentals of scouting and the Boy Scout organization. Berry, active district scout commissioner, draws on his duties as head football and track coach at ESTC while pursuing a master’s degree and writing a thesis on Boy Scout work in public schools.

Bob Berry Mast Texa State Tracher Boy Scouts of America Berry Boy Scout Commission ESTC

Mayorbuciation and Re-Armament Debate Highlighted

The article reports on a motion by A G McRune approving a re armament program tied to President Bor velt. It notes congressional endorsement and praise for the committee’s work. Mention of favorable publicity in the Host Texas Magazine is included.

G. McRune Borvelt Wits Boubtam Texa Magazine

Voters in Nowhere Ore Reject Paid Mayor Post

In Nowhere Ore voters defeated paying a mayor by 210 to 199. proposed salary set at 10 dollars per year. The item follows a string of quirky political notes including old convention memories and odd municipal schemes.

Bonham Dairy Day Publicized with Jersey Sire Exhibit

Bonham hosted a dairy day featured by a prize Jersey Sire owned by Congressman Sam Rayburn. Exhibitors praised quality over mind, with 4-H and Future Farmers of America members presented. Tom Rayburn managed the show with C B Reed and A L Edminston coordinating, Lamar County agents assisting.

America Sam Rayburn Bonham Sulphur Springs Tom Rayburn B. Reed Trenton A. L. Edminston Reed Edminston Lamar County

War News, Politics, and Local Plans Stir Bonham

Residents discuss war fatigue and advertising amid World War II news. George Theriot’s 1952 Texas governor bid gains early support as Bonham prepares for a new North Center brick building with Worth McCullough’s Railway-Express as a neighbor. Red Cross efforts and upcoming community events at the Free Kindergarten and Golf Club reflect wartime morale and local civic activity.

North Center Worth McCullough Railway — Express Bonham

Water Down If Your Grass and Flowers Need Thirst Quenched

A brief notice suggests a forthcoming option to water gardens with a special remedy or product to keep grass and flowers hydrated during dry spells. The source emphasizes readily available watering solutions for homeowners.

Are You Lazy Take Nash C I Tonic

Many report renewed pep after one bottle of Nash's C I Tonic. If no organic trouble and malaise from malaria biliousness or diet, try one week on our money back guarantee. If not satisfied, druggist refunds purchase price. Price 50 cents. For sale by all drug stores and Saunders Drug Store.

Nash All Good Drug Stores Saunders Jrug

North Carolina Islanders Report Geese 60 Years Old and Thriving

Island residents in North Carolina claim a group of geese live beyond six decades and remain vigorous. They describe ongoing sightings and the birds as a local curiosity, linking longevity to environment and care.

North Carolina

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