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Newspaper

Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1940

Page

8

Peete and Collum wed in Smithville ceremony

Alma Nelson and G Collum were married in a ceremony with decorations in white and pink gladioli. Miss Bessie Nelson served as maid of honor with Iris Howell as bridesmaid while Horace B Cooper and Luster Stallings were listed as best men. An informal reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home. Collum, a former teacher and college attendee, plans to live in Smithville with his bride.

Pride Bessie Nelhas Iris Howell Collum Horace B. Cooper Luster Stallings Aley College Fast Texas Teacher College M Methodist University Quinlan

Mrs Ward Hosts Bailey Baptist WMS Tuesday

Mrs H S Ward hosted the Bailey Baptist WMS Tuesday afternoon at her home. After the song How Firm a Foundation, Mrs Jim McMillan gave a devotional on Suppose from Psalms. Plans were made to visit the county home and jail with help from the W A for an upcoming program.

H. S. Ward Bailey Baptist Wms Jim McMillan Homer Murphy Africa Tina Balch G. C. Higgins Jessie Bruce Ward A. L. Vaughn J. D. Jones Jr Earl Tarpley Vaughn WMS W. A Tarpley J. R. Savage Delia Fern

Donkey Guards Breeghou Island With Perrio and Clarabelle

C I John Perrio, aged 70, and his donkey Clarabelle form a defense unit on Breeghou Island eight miles from Guernsey. With a small population and only six miles of shore, they manage to guard the isle effectively despite limited resources.

Guernsey C. I John Perrio Breeghou Island Perrio Clarabelle

Hazel June Ivey Honored On Her Tenth Birthday

Mrs Albert Ivey hosted a Thursday party for Hazel June Iveys tenth birthday. Guests enjoyed games in the afternoon and a dining room gathering with ice cream and cake. Many gifts were given to the honoree by attendees including Billy Lee Williams Noellene Dickson Louise Powers Troy Ivey Kenneth Sud certh Lorene Danner Ferniae Trimble Mary Elizabeth Trimble Ann Diles Louise Danner Vera Pearl McCullan Billy Jack Dan ner Geraldine Sudderth Betty Lois Herrington Ioie Risner Naomi Akard Richard L Diles Mrs Bill Diles Mrs Gus Sudderth Mrs Mrs Neil Thorne and the hostess.

Albert Ivey Hazel June Billy Lee Williams Noellene Dickson Louise Powers Troy Ivey Kenneth Sudcerth Lorene Danner Ferniae Trimble Mary Elizabeth Trimble Ann Diles Louise Danner Vera Pearl McC

Free Kindergarten Hosts Two Parties at Bonham Club

Children and adults anticipate events at Bonham Golf Club on Monday as the Free Kindergarten holds two parties. The afternoon event targets children, while the 8pm adult party aims to raise funds to repay teachers’ salaries.

Bonham Golf Club

R V Baker To Talk At Meeting of Woman's Council

R V Baker will address the Educational division of the Woman's Council of the First Christian church Monday at 3 PM. All members urged to attend. Trade in Bonham and save.

R. V. Baker Meeting Woman's Council Women's Council of the First Christian Church

Ely Girl Wins Whitewright Talent Contest Honor

Jo Doris O Neal a 10 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs C E O Neal of the Ely community won a talent contest at Whitewright last week earning a trip to Marshall and a screen test She has also won the rural division storytelling contest in the Fannin County interscholastic league for three consecutive years.

Jo Doris O'Neal C. E. O'Neal Ely Whitewright Marshall Jo Doris

Child Development Conference At East Texas State Teachers College

East Texas State Teachers College president Dr.8 H Whitley announced a child development conference set for June 24 to 28. Prominent speakers include Dr. D B Harmon Dr Carl Nau Dr W O Stephens Jr Dr John O Young and others from Texas health and education agencies.

Division of Industrial Hygiene Tsdh W. O. Stephens, Jr John O. Young Dallas Henry C. Wilson Hunt County A M. Dashiel Division of Maternal and Child Health TSUH A. J. Schwenkenberg F. M

Baptist Young People Present Play Sunday Night

The First Baptist church Young People stage The Challenge of the Cross a one act play Sunday evening in the pastor Rev J S Gregory attends the Southern Baptist convention in Baltimore Harry Hancock leads the program Participants include Margaret Cowen Herron Maples Frances Richards Lucille Franklin Mary Evelyn Jones Lewis Brent and Lara McKelvyn A hidden choir will perform special music during the presentation.

First Baptist Church J. S. Gregory Baltimore Southern Baptist Convention Harry Hancock Mrgaret Cowen Herron Maples Frances Richards Lucille Franklin Mary Evelyn Jones Lews Brent Lara McKelvyn

Landon blasts FPR war plan in Charlottesville speech

Alf M Landon condemned the Presidents Charlottesville address on aiding the Allies as a reckless, unilateral path toward war. He warned it echoed Mussolini's methods and ignored Congress and public opinion, urging restraint amid national unpreparedness. In a related note, Albert Vestal, 81, jailed after luxury living revealed by investigators, had funds from an estate and county aid, prompting a domicile transfer.

Topeka Kans Alf M Landon Charlottesville Mussolini United States Redding California Albert Vestal Mved

Milk Prank Question Sparks Friendly Debate

A terse note asks whether to prank friends with milk, prompting a light discussion about boundaries and good-natured humor among peers. The item highlights social etiquette and the role of consent in practical jokes.

First Methodist Church Weekly Activities Schedule

Sunday services at 9:45 and 10:50 a.m. Fathers Day sermon The Fatherhood of God and Can We Believe in a Providence. Evening service at 8 with The Power of Jesus Before and After the Crucifixion. Vacation Bible School 8:30 a.m. daily through Friday. Choir rehearsal Tuesday. Prayer service Wednesday. Orchestral rehearsal Thursday. Graduation Friday. Pastor J Porter Wilhite notes next week no midweek services due to a cotage Bend Bible discussion starting Tuesday at 10 o'clock.

G. R. Newby W E. Newton WMS Spiritual Life Group Geo. Huguley Grady May Jesus Minster Cottage Bend J Porter Wilhite

Sunday School and church services schedule notes

Sunday School at 9 45 am with morning worship at 11 am led by Pastor J I Gregory and Mrs R T Lipscomb teaching Bible study Monday afternoon 9 o'clock WMS prayer meeting Wednesday 8 pm BTU and evening services noted. Wood Lake conference June 17 to 21 with leaders Dr J T Wilbanks Rev James Spivey Marvin F Ballew Mrs Savage.

Cleo Morrison BTU WMS R. T. Lipscomb J. 1. Gregory RV. Baker Christ the Door Wood Lake J.T. Wilbanks James Spivey Marvin F. Ballew Savage

Calvary Baptist Revival Gains Attendance Despite Weather

Revival at Calvary Baptist Church continues with Rev. R H Cagle of Fort Worth preaching. Three new members joined Friday night and a Sunday school goal of 150 was set. Edward Carlson leads singing, having studied organ and voice at Fort Worth Seminary. Services are at 10 p m and 8 p m daily with open invitation to attend tonight tomorrow and the remainder of the meeting.

Calvary Baptist Church R. H. Cagle Fort Worth Cagle Christ Edward Carlson Carlson Eversone

Honey Grove Women To Make Refugees Garments

A meeting at Mrs. C. H. McClary’s home, county Red Cross roll call chairman, drew several women to volunteer. Read letters from workers urging urgent production for refugees. Mrs. J. F. Black announced acceptance of a production quota and formed committees to begin at once.

Honey Grove Red Cross Ch McClary

Revival services and sermon at Thom as church

Thomas, superintendent. Sermon at 11 a.m. See That we Fall Not Out By the Way. Training Union 7 p.m. Cleburne Hogue directs a special evangelistic message at 6 p.m. Revival meetings continue next week at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Edward Caron leads singing with Rev. A. H. Cngie preaching. You are cordially invited to attend. C. P. Sansom, Pastor.

Flood claims deer victim found in river near Nanticoke

A deer drowned while attempting to swim the Susquehanna during the spring flood near Nanticoke Pennsylvania. Its body was found hanging from branches about 25 feet above the ground after the waters subsided.

Nanticoke

Bonham Visit Lit by Wedding Trip Guests

Mr and Mrs Alfred Puller in New Mexico and Colorado on a wedding trip expected to arrive in Bonham early next week for a short visit with Mrs Pullers parents Mr and Mrs Claude Brent Mrs Puller formerly Miss Virginia Brent Mr and Mrs Claude Miller of Dallas visiting Mrs Miller's mother Mrs Ralph Risser They stay in Bonham through Monday Mrs J S Gregory and two daughters Bettye Lou Frances Sue and mother Mrs J B Johnson have returned from Dallas L R Burkett county superintendent and Curlee Cummings superintendent of Dodd City schools returned Friday night from Austin where they attended a State Board of Classification meeting Mr and Mrs James Dale returned to Midland after visiting his parents and other relatives

Alfred Puller New Mexico Colorado Bonham Puller Claude Brent Virginia Brent Claude Miller Dallas J. S. Gregory Bettye Lou Frances Sue J. B. Johnson L. R. Burkett Curlee Cummings Dodd City Austin State Board of Classification James Dale Midland W. D. Dale

Emerson Anderson to discuss present war situation at class

The class invites all members to attend Sunday morning as Emerson Anderson speaks on the current war situation. The event aims to inform and engage attendees in understanding the ongoing conflict.

Emerson Anderson

Truman Atkins Visits North Texas College Student

Truman Atkins, a student at North Texas Agricultural College in Arlington, is spending the weekend with his parents.

Truman Atkins North Texas Agricultural College Arlington

Landon Endorses Wheeler Stance on War Party Split

The article notes Landon, former 1936 Republican candidate, declining comment beyond a prepared statement. He aligns with Sen. Burton Wheeler who pledged to leave the Democratic Party if it became a war party, signaling tension within party lines.

Landon

Longs Peak Named for Major Long The South Platte Route

Longs Peak Colorado is named for Major Long, though explorers disputed reaching beyond the South Platte River. The remark notes uncertainty about distance and boundaries in early exploratory notes.

Long

Twenty One New Books Added To Public Library

Bonham Public Library receives twenty one new volumes including one non fiction Mein Kampf eight juvenile titles and several fiction works by authors such as Faith Baldwin Louis Bromfield Walter Edmonds and Richard Wright The poetry selection features Reynard the Fox by John Masefield and the update is announced by librarian Miss Mary Catherine Williams with the list of new titles.

Bonham Public Library Mary Catherine Williams Adolf Hitler German Reich Hitler Munich Faith Baldwin Bombay Louis Bromfield Pence Davis Chad Hanna Walter D. Edmonds Robert Herrick Asm. Hutchinson Mason F. van Wyck Nordhoff and Hall Sylvia Thompson Ben Ames Waliams

For Sale A few good typewriters for sale cheap

For sale a few good typewriters offered by Charlts R Jones. Advertisement notes inexpensive pricing and urges contact for purchase.

Charlts R. Jones

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alma Nelson, Idon G. Collum Conard Gladi M. Laktoe Eula Katy Railroad Smithvile Cladioli Hiway Fast City Dr. Peppers Mrs. Ward Bailey Baptist W. M. S Edgar Womack Presbyterian Uga Church Presbyterian U.S.A Edgar Leath Billie Barnette Hazel June Ivey Bonham and Save Western Auto North Side Shaw Bros Bonham, Texas Dobra Truetone Patri Thia E.T.S.T.C Baptist Alf FPR By Asireo Pees Meher Pip Mc Amy Tate’s Dairy Angway Church OF Christ First Baptist First Presbyterian J. G. Warner Trinity Episcopal Trinity Norman R. Alter Church School Paul C. Ardelge God, the Father Christian Endeavor Groups T Co. v Women's Council W. O. Harmon Calvary Baptist Sunday School Calvary Baptist Revival Meeting C. P. Sansom Everyman’s Class Ca Hii Elkins Trom Arlington Benefit Methodist Church Bonham’s Hunt Bonham's Valuce Wedge
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