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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Jas B Russell announce the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Joel Russell of Houston the newborn weighs eight pounds and is described as a fine baby girl.
A 12 by 14 tent offered for sale used only one week. Price set at 21 dollars. Halsell and Caldwell Co.
Lieut J Willis Johnson of Troop M First Texas Cavalry left for San Angelo at noon. Mrs S D McGee and daughters Bess and Mrs Claude Brent of Dodd City visited this afternoon. Rev G R McCraw left for Wright noon train. A N Norwood returned to Honey Grove from a visit. Mrs Jennie Grigsby and Maude go to Fort Worth to visit relatives. Mrs J E Whitley leaves for Dallas. Pueblo Colo. Mrs Mandy Davis in Paris. Mrs George D Webb and Irene go to Los Angeles. Webb to El Paso. Mrs S L Price visits Bells. Jim Stroud visits Bells. Mrs Walter Morgan returns to Denison with sister Mary Frances Collett.
Local notes celebrate First National Bank of Bonham for receiving a notable honor or special deposits. The article mentions bank status and recognition, with references to officials and events surrounding the honor.
A reward offer appears for Henry Conley with a mention of local names and items including reference to a paper in the Weekly Favorite. The text also notes Elby Allen, a Fannin County native now in Dallas serving as Assistant United States District Attorney, who received a loving cup from jurors and lawyers.
The Red Cross begins a campaign to raise 100 million dollars. All chapters must cooperate to aid soldiers and sailors and to assist Allies. Contributions under two dollars become annual members, larger gifts confer subscribing status.
The Rev. Richard Morgan hosted a pleasant party on the church lawn for Free Kindergarten children and their parents. This marks the second year of the courtesy with alumni graduates joining and presenting their mas to Rev. Morgan who distributes treats each year. After hours of games, refreshments were served.
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