Graduation Brightens Paths For Local Seniors In May
The Petticoat Patter column notes high school seniors nearing graduation after years of study. It highlights 12 classmates who started together in 1944, college plans, and a possible final group photo before diverging to schools anew. It also shares a Seventeen inspired ham and cheese sandwich recipe and a Bonham visit by Mrs. Frank Now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aftey Inglish
Mabel Killough
Gloria Svoboda
Jahet Smith
June Vincent
Barbara Robertson
Harrett Hassell
Sally Risser
Jimmy Wiggins
Richard Gross
Pat Hancock
John Ed Dennis
Don Kennedy
James Towery
Cynthia Forgy
North Texas State College
Mrs Adams Hosts Garden Club Dinner and Installations
Bonham Garden club members invited to annual yachtio supper and garden party Wednesday at 7 in the home of incoming president Mrs True Adams 235 West Lith Street Mr Frank Svoboda asks members to bring a covered dish Supper served buffet style in the Adams yard After supper Mrs Paul Campbell will install the new officers
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Bonham Garen Club
yAcnio
True Adams
Wast Lith
Frank Svoboda
al Mpemberg
Adams Yard
Paul Ampbell
Barr Sherrad Rites Announced for July
The Rev and Mrs N R Barr of Bonham announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Margaret Nelle Barr to Philip Wainwright Sherrad of Crockett. Margaret, a Quinton Oklahoma high school honor student and Wayland College attendee, and Philip, Crockett High School graduate and Wayland student, plan a July 24 wedding with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R. Barr
West 9Th Street
Bonham
Margaret Nelle Barr
Philip Wain- Wright Sherrad
Thomas W. Sherrad
Rockett
Quinton, Okla
Civic Improvement Club
Quinton High School
Wayland Baptist College
Plainview
Crockett High School
Wayland College
Shirley McRae Named Honor Student at Southern Methodist
Miss Shirley Anne McRae daughter of Alben G McRae Denison former Bonham resident received a scholarship at Southern Methodist University during Honors Day Convocation in McFarlin Auditorium Dallas. She will earn a BA in English this month and pursue graduate work in secondary education at Vanderbilt Nashville Tenn. The Decima Lantern pendant was awarded as outstanding senior woman. she is a Tri Delta member. Dr Umphrey Lee announced 34 awards for top scholars. A large turnout of students parents and faculty attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Anne McRae
Alben G. McRae
Denison
Bonham
Southern Methodist University
McFarlin Auditorium
Dallas
McRae
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Tenn
Decima
Mortar Board
S. M. A. Women
Miss McRae
Tri - Delta Social Sorority
Umphrey Lee
Dr. Lee
Firady
Dallas News
Ricky Gene Smith’s 6th Birthday Party
Humpty Dumpty kindergarten celebrated Ricky Gene Smith sixth birthday hosted by Mr and Mrs Jerald Smith at 417 West 8th street. Guests enjoyed yard games gifts and a record player then dined at Boh Inn with blue and rose balloons and cake and ice cream. Seventeen children attended and many will start school next year with help from Mrs Fae Jones.
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Humpty Dumpty
Jerald Smith
Ricky Gene
Smith
West 8Th Street
Boh Inn
Ricky
Fae Jones
Mrs. Smith
Bobbie Johnson Honored At Dallas Party For Wedding
A Friday night party in Dallas honors Miss Bobbie Johnson and her upcoming marriage to William Benton Jones. Co hosts include Mrs. Bob Dorough and Mrs. Billy Cox with about 30 guests at Mrs. Deetsboroughs home. The May Pole centerpiece displays June 9 wedding details and blue and white decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie Johnson
William Benton Jones
Dallas
Bob Dorough
Billy Cox
Deetsborough
East 8Th Street
Pat Copeland
Roland Burns
Johnson
Doyle Dobbins
Melba Hall
Roy Dodson, Jr
Miss Johnson
Robert Johnson
Cooper
Cooper High School
East Texas State Teachers College
Commerce
Bonham
Benton Jones
West 5Th Street
Bride-To-Be Lorell Adair Russell Feted In Shower
Mrs. Bobby Joe Russell was honored as Lorell Adair Russell with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Dee Vaught on South Main Street. Hostesses included Mrs. Henry Gilbert, Mrs. Steve Hodgkiss, and Mrs. John Miller. Varied roses adorned the rooms, gifts lined the dining table, and 15 guests were served cold drinks and cookies. About 37 people sent gifts to the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Joe Russell
Lorell Adair
Dee Vaught
South Main Street
Henry Gilbert
Steve Hodgkiss
John Miller
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting at Mrs Turner Residence
Mrs I K Turner hosted the Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Fannin No 925 at 1115 im Street. A brief business session followed by a social hour and refreshments for seven members completed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. K. Turner
Im Street
Ladies’ Auxiliary
the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Fannin No. 925
Bonham High School and UT Alumini Wed in Dallas Church
The couple, graduates of Bonham high school and the University of Texas, will wed in the First Baptist church under Rev. James W. Hatley. The ceremony will take place at 8 o'clock in the evening and they will reside in Dallas afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uate
Bonham High School
University of Texas
Dallas
James W. Hatley
First Baptist Church
Methodist Pastor Tours With SMU Seminary Singers
The Rev. Walter Marshall, pastor of the Methodist church, returned from a tour with the Seminary Singers of Southern Methodist University, Dallas. They performed in Oklahoma, Missouri and Nebraska. Chief Telegraphist C Q Bellew of the U S Navy and Mrs Bellew with two daughters visit relatives. Bellew to California. Grade school students and teachers enjoyed a picnic at Bonham State Park hosted by Mrs Celia Hooper and others.
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ECTOR
Walter Marshall
Methodist Church
Seminary Singers
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Nebraska
Teleman C. QO. Bellew
U. S. Navy
Washington, D. C
Bellew
Rissie Lee Baker
Olena Baker
V. O. Hilley
California
Bonham State Park
Celia Hooper
Alta Thomas
Sallie Kennedy
Ruth Ohmert
C L Club Hosts Mrs Beck For Tuesday Meeting
Mrs. Ralph Beck of 906 Oak Street will host the Current Literature club’s Tuesday gathering at 2 45 PM. Mrs. O W Leeman will review Pearl Buck's My Several Worlds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Beck
Oak Street
Current Literature Club
O. W. Leeman
Pearl Buck
C L Felts Installed as New PTA President
Honey Grove report notes Mrs. C L Felts installed as president of the Parent Teachers Association with Miss Myrtle McKinney as installing officer. Other officers include Mrs. J W Hammack and Mrs. L J Blick as vice presidents, Mrs. J S Speer as secretary, Mrs. Bobby Jane as treasurer, and Mrs. Sam Meade as historian. The unit lists over 300 members and a program by Mrs. L J Blick featuring students and Future Homemakers and Future Farmers of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honey Grove
Spl
C. L. Felts
Parent-Teachers Association
Myrtle McKinney
J. W. Hammack
L. J. Blick
I. J. Bryant
J. E Robison
J. S. Speer
Bobby Jane
Sam Meade
I. H. Bryant
L. J.blick
Janice King
Future
Homemakers
Future Farmers of America
School Musical Numbers Delight Large Crowd in Refreshments
Pupils from the sixth seventh and eighth grades performed musical numbers while high school room mothers provided refreshments to a large crowd. The event showcased student talent in a community gathering spanning the modern age flapper age and earlier eras.
Friday guests at Jarrell home entertain Arlington visitors
Friday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Jarrell included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilson of Arlington Virginia and Mr. and Mrs. Judge Wilson with their nephew Johnny Wilson of Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Jarrell
Paul Wilson
Arlington, Va
Judge Wilson
Johnny Wilson
Wichita Falls
Holmann to Host DRT Chapter Meeting in Honey Grove
Mrs. J. L. Holman will host the Dr. Owen Roe lett chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas at her Honey Grove home Tuesday night at 7 30. Mrs. Sam Meade continues the Early Texas history study as the last meeting before the fall break and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Holman
Owen Rowlett
The
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Honey Grove
Sam Meade
Texas
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