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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
6
Woodman Circle officers and drill team meet tonight at 7 30 at the WOW hall. Friday the Bonham High School band holds its annual picnic at State Park at 7 oclock.
Arrangements for the Nam Wagh chapel band moving forward with the event at the park on Friday are being urged. Band members and supporters are asked to prepare, and gates will be awarded to those attending.
Enrollment begins for the first term at Texas A M as classes start Monday. The second term runs through August 31. Technical staff from the A M campus teach courses including grading and staple work. Credit is granted after completion of the twelve week program.
Fragmentary item notes Butler of Leonard and S F Law Office work in Bonham, connections to Leonard High and University Law School, bar admission this year, mentions students class of 1933 and Henry A. Walelary of Agriculture, amid notes on Southern states ration and cultivation.
Bonham residents welcome relatives from Ballas Sherman Dallas and Ardmore with extended visits. The Gayoy College ex-students homecoming is set for June 16. Lake area fishing noted and local officials inspect Pannin County waters. A library turning into a museum at the University of South Carolina preserves its 1840s building and Wheat collection while historic items move to new displays.
A garbled local item notes talk of Italy Texas residents seeking to rename their town. The fragment mentions a vote or proposal and references community figures and a local office or department, but details are unreadable.
A famous columnist lauds the work of Dr Tom D Spies while discussing proof of age for Social Security benefits. The piece notes the need for birth records and raises questions about proving birth dates for claims and eligibility.
Mrs Roberta Pierson of Dodd City reports Red Cross contributions while the Adult Scout troop set Monday night camp at 6 30 with each member to bring own upper. District Scout chairmen announced a Camporee planning future Scout work after last week’s camp.
Miss Eppie Jones is awarded a degree by T. S. C. W. The ceremony includes remarks by officials and notes on her accomplishment amid campus events.
Mrs Ashley entertained the Weekly 42 Club at her home Wednesday afternoon. Highcore went to Mrs Glenna Mann and second high to Mrs Ray Harp. After several games they hosted refreshment for Mrs Ray Harp. Attendees included Mrs Glenna Mann Mr Clay Dromney Mrs BR Steven Mrs W J Robinson Mr Elmo Reece and Mrs RT Danner.
Free instruction in swimming will begin Saturday at Bon tam State Park for adults and children. Jack LeCroy, chairman of Fannin County Ameri can Red Cross, will lead sessions from 10:30 to 11:30. No charge for instruction. park entry fees apply. classes will be held each Saturday under LeCrey.
The Free Kindergarten announces two events next Monday at the Bonham Golf Club. A children party runs 4 to 6 PM with ten cent admission, and an adults party begins at 6 PM with twenty cent admission. Adults are urged to dress as children for the evening event.
Bonham offer from Lem Tittsworth's features a Living Roem Suite valued at 135.25 priced at 99.88 with a bold sales pitch for shoppers.
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