Mother's idea sparked Father’s Day tale from 1914
Today June 16 marks Father’s Day with roots traced to Mrs. W. G. Forgy and Mrs. John Bruce Dodd of Spokane. The effort to honor fathers gained support from women and Congress made it a national memorial in 1914. The piece notes fathers receive fewer cards than mothers.
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John Bruce Dodd
Spokane
Wash
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Merry Matrons Club Remembers 46 Years of Meetings
Five members including Mrs. Dick Saunders reunite in a Wednesday gathering reflecting on 46 years of club history. They recall forming in 1917 as a sewing group named The Merry Matrons with a 12 member limit and noting changes as members observed 50th wedding anniversaries.
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W. G. Forgy
Merry Matrons Club
Dick Saunders
Saunders
Edward Brownlee
Bland Smith
Rogers Rainey
Reid Spivy
Fannie
Kiwanis Pig Gift Presents 4 H Club Honors
Lanny Davis, an extreme right member, holds a Red Duroc pig donated through the Kiwanis Club pig program. Sam Zumwalt Jeff and James Sudderth, Kiwanis members, help present the gift as Davis becomes the second 4 H club member to receive a pig following Arthur Chaney’s earlier donation.
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Lanny Davis
Kiwanis Club
Sam Zumwalt
Jeff
James Sudderth
Davis
Arthur Chaney
City Council Hears Plans for Future Meetings
The council discussed future meeting schedules and committee assignments. Members including Mrs Se aman Windum and Mr Rot seat proposed new dates and venues, with remarks on trade, public notices, and community clubs.
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Hidden Treasure Reviews and Antique Picks
Reviews discuss Hidden Treasure by Jean ne Horn noting first impressions, the art market and value of rare items. The piece lists Arco edition pricing and references antique furniture and collectible masterpieces with a focus on connoisseur interest.
Essay Wins Pig Gift For Bonham 4-H Member Davis
Lenny Davis, 13, Bonham 4-H at large, earned an eight month old Red Duroc pig from the Bonham Kiwanis pig program after submitting an essay Why I Want A Pie. The gift, funded by local donors, originated from an Arthur Chaney family transfer and was intended to rotate to another 4-H member next year. Davis is the son of J R Davis and a Bonham High School freshman. the program aims to support youth in 4-H projects and community service.
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Bonham Kiwanis Club
Wayne Cantul
Cranfill
4-H
Arthur Chaney
A T. Chaney, Jr
Ardae Ridge
Rey Noone
Chaney
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Grandmothers Recall Early Club Days and Jubilant Wedding Anniversary
In early club days no gas stoves were present until the city brought gas and even temperatures in cold weather. Members note the upcoming 50th wedding anniversary of Mrs. Willard White and her husband on Tuesday June 18 in Dallas. Today most members are grandmothers who reminisce and chat about grandchildren and bright sayings while socializing and sewing little.
Bartley Woods to Discuss Water System Monday
Bartley Woods plans a community meeting at the Community Center Monday night at 8 to discuss a water system. Noel Burnett, president of the Bartley Woods Improvement Club and water committee chair, invites all residents and members to attend. Van Kinz of Waco, tied to Garland Construction Co., will be present to outline steps for the project. Other water committee members include E. H. Taylor Johnny Warnell Jody Roberts Doyce Shepherd and R. L. Hembree.
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Fannin County
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Bartley Woods Improvement Club
Water Committee
Improvement Club
van Kinz
Waco
Garland Construction Co
Burnett
King
E. H. Taylor
Johnny Warnell
Jody Roberts
Doyce Shepherd
R. L. Hembree
Army Pvt Harry F Elliott to Complete Fort Polk Training
Army Pvt Harry F Elliott son of Mrs Savator D Parker 117 W Allen Ave Bonham will finish eight weeks of training as a supply clerk at Fort Polk La on July 20 Elliott entered the Army in March 1963 and completed basic training at Fort Polk The 18 year old is son of Emmitt D Elliott 1108 N Poplar and a 1962 Booker T Washington high school graduate
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Savator D. Parker
W. Allen Ave
Bonham
U. S. Army Training Center
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Emmitt D. Elliott
N. Poplar
Booker T. Washington High School
1947 Class to Hold Reunion in Whitewright
The 1947 Whitewright High School graduating class will hold a reunion on July 6 in Whitewright. Organizer Mrs. Joan Huseman Ball invites all members to make reservations at 2206 Log Drive Sherman.
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Whitewright
Whitewright High School
Joan Huseman Ball
Log Drive
Sherman
Dedication Set For City Hall and Post Office
Leonard spl residents learn dedication services for the combined city hall and post office will be held July 20 at 2 30 p m Mayor Tom Hymer and Postmaster Al Wyn Golden announce more speakers and details will follow
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