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Newspaper

Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1956

Page

3

Mrs Clarence Gray Leads Presbyterian Women Program

Mrs Clarence Gray led the Women of the Church program at the Presbyterian church Monday night with the theme Together We Stand A skit by Circle No 3 featured a dramatization of Jewish home life. Mrs L Dow Bell led prayer and Mrs Arthur Maxwell presided as vice president with reports from circle chairmen. Light refreshments were served by Mrs R E Deilman and Mrs Paul Southerland.

L. L. Newman Gray John Meade John Reid Jimmy Collins Jack Smith L. Dow Bell Arthur Maxwell R. E. Deilman Paul Southerland

Lipscomb Honored With Sendoff by Bethany Sunday School

Bethany Sunday school class of First Baptist honored teacher Mrs. R T Lipsomb with a going away party at Bonham State Park. She will visit family this week. The group served buffet supper and presented a gift. During a brief meeting, Mrs. Bob Euler was elected president and Mrs. Haze Luttrell social chairman. About 15 members attended.

Bethany First Baptist Church R. T. Lipsomb Bonham Tate Park Lipscomb Bob Euler Vesper Vaught Haze Luttrell

Summer Reunions Across Leonard Area Highlight Local Families

Descendants of Mrs. G F Groves gathered at Bonham State Park for a Groves reunion with nearly all members present except R B Groves who was ill. Arnwine relatives met at Desert School near Nobility. 74 attended. Flannagan Rushing and Brown descendants held reunions at Greenville Park.

Leonard Desert School Flannagan-Rushing Greenville Park G. W. Brown

Young People Attend Camp at Lake Lavon

The Rev. James W. Hatley and Glen Norris led a group of young people to Lake Lavon near Princeton for a Baptist encampment. Participants include Tony Hatley Tom Mankin Gerry Cavanah Sue Martin Barbara Palmer and Joyce Goin with Joe Bowde Gary Childress joining later for a three day encampment.

James W. Hatley First Baptist Church Glen Norris Lake Lavon Princeton Tony Hatley Tom Mankin Gerry Cavanah Smithland Sue Martin Barbara Palmer Joe Bowde Gary Childress Joyce Goin Burton

Nichols Family Ends Visit With Relatives

Mrs. Talley Nichols and children return to Jacksonville after visiting her mother Mrs. J. F. Bowling and sister Mrs. Jack Clarke. Mr. Nichols arrived by plane Sunday to spend Father's Day with family and plans to vacation at a Colorado summer home later this season.

Talley Nichols Jacksonville J. F. Bowling Jack Clarke Mr. Nichols Mrs. Nichols Colorado M. H. Gibbons Houston Fred Keene Leona Keene Gibbons

Pirtles Return From Gulf Coast Vacation

Randolph notes Mr. and Mrs. John W. Pirtle and their children John H. Pirtle and Mrs. Doyle Cruson with Mr. Cruson have returned from a vacation trip on the Gulf coast. Pirtle is superintendent of Randolph schools.

Randolph Sps John W. Pirtle John H. Pirtle Doyle Cruson Mr. Cruson Gulf Coast Pirtle Randolph Schools

Miss Alexander and Mr Bench announce engagement

The engagement of Miss Martha Alexander to Robert Neal Bench is announced by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alexander of Bonham Route One. The B F Bench of Bailey are the prospective groom's parents. No date for the wedding is set.

Martha Alexander Robert Neal Bench Roy Alexander Bonham Route One B. F. Bench Bailey

Methodists Close Bible School Program in Leonard

The Vacation Bible school at First Methodist church Leonard closed last Friday with a church program. Mrs. O. S. Meador led the school, with workers Mrs. C. K. McClendon Mrs. David Manning Mrs. Scott Jackson Miss Janell Glass and pianist Mrs. Billy Grimes. Dr. W. Harrison Baker pastor presented Holy Land mementos.

Ice Cream Supper Planned by Auxiliary at Armory

The Women's National Guard Auxiliary met with Mrs. Maggie Towery to plan an ice cream supper at the National Guard Armory next Friday at 7 30 p m. The event marks the last unit meeting before National Guard members depart for a two week camp at North Fort Hood starting July 8. Mrs. Bobby Russell attended as a guest. six members were present and refreshments were served.

National Guard Armory Women's National Guard Auxiliary Maggie Towery National Guard North Fort Hood Bobby Russell

Ministerial Relief Topic for WMU at First Baptist Church

Members of the Womans Missionary Union at First Baptist Church gathered Monday at 8 am for a program on Ministerial Relief led by Mrs. Warren Littleford. Participants included Mrs. H. DD Ray Mrs. C. L. Nelson and Mrs. Gaylon Murray with prayers by Mrs. O. W. Witherspoon and Mrs. W. A. Tidwell. The 23rd Psalm was recited to close.

ECTOR Spl Womans Missionary Union The First Baptist Church Warren Littleford H. DD. Ray C. L. Nelson Gaylon Murray O. W. Witherspoon W. A. Tidwell

Mrs. Morrison Undergoes Minor Surgery at Local Hospital

Mrs. E. R. Morrison of 9th and Lynn streets had a restful night Monday after a minor operation at M. & S. hospital Monday morning. Her mother Mrs. J. W. Robinson of Corsicana is visiting the Morrison home.

E. R. Morrison 9Th Lynn Streets M. & S. Hospital Morrison J. W. Robinson Corsicana Morrison Home

Bonham Area Sees Wide Family Visitations This Week

Local residents host and visit relatives across Texas and nearby states. The list includes Palmore and May families in Ravenna, Compton grandparents in Fort Worth, Gundy grandparents in Manhattan Kansas, and numerous other split-week travels among Dallas Denver and Oklahoma connections with relatives in Bonham for summer visits.

WMU Members Hear Lesson On Bible

Mrs. W. L. Moore led a Bible study for the WMU at Seventh and Main Baptist Church Monday night. Prayers were offered by Mrs. Dave Mauldin and Mrs. George Brent, with Mrs. Sam Miller presiding at the business meeting. No WMU gathering is scheduled until July.

W. L. Moore Womans Missionary Union of the Seventh and Main Baptist Church Dave Mauldin George Brent Sam Miller WMU

Frances Bell in Wedding Party Return

Mrs. J L Don Bell and daughter Frances returned from Houston where Frances attended the wedding of her former roommate at the University of Texas in the wedding party.

JL. Don Bell Frances Houston The University of Texas

New Officers Installed at CWF Meeting Monday

Mrs. O. M. Weaver Jr. is installed president of the Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church at a garden party and supper. New officers include Mrs. True Adams vice president, Mrs. Doc Hudson secretary, and others as the circle chairmen were announced. Guests included Mrs. Dean Burtner of Clarksville and Mrs. C D Byrd of Miami.

O. M. Weaver, Jr Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church Paul Nixon True Adams East 11Th Street Adams Neil Davis Walter Boyd Ben Hearn Bill Hogue Nixon True Adama Doc Hudson Ottis Reeves World Call Paul Denton Henry Dorough Nunnelee Smith Brevard Weaks Dick Saunders John Bacon Saunders Tommie Finley Robert Arledge Weaver Co. W. F Dean Burtner Clarksville C. D. Byrd Miami Fla H. B. McAnally J. W. Renshaw

Bankston Family To Live in Bonham

Mr and Mrs Dwayne Bankston of Bonham return home after a wedding trip. The bride Fayra Samuel is the daughter of Mr and Mrs B W Samuel of Ladonia and Clyde Bankston is her groom. The Rev Harrison Johns of Trinity Baptist Bonham officiated the June 9 1956 double ring ceremony with Pamela Jean Samuels and John Campbell as attendants. A reception followed. The bride a 1955 Ladonia high school graduate and the groom a Bonham high school alumnus.

Ladonia Dwayne Bankston Bonham John Campbell Ladonia High School Bonham High School

Baptist Minister Concludes Two Week Revival

The Rev. Jimmy Heflin, pastor of the Leonard Baptist Church, returns from Whitharral where he conducted a two week revival. He will lead mid week services at home and preach at both Sunday services. He plans to attend the Baptist encampment at Lake Lavon during the week.

Leonard Spl Jimmy Heflin The Leonard Baptist Church Whitharral Lake Lavon

Bonham and Royal Oak Birth Announcements

A boy named A. K's born to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dizmond of Bonham Texas June 14 1956 at a Bonham hospital weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces. A girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Don ald W Maness of 805 Parkdale Royal Oak Michigan June 18 1956. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Maness Bonham and maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Nivison Rochester Michigan.

Larry Don Larry Dizmond Bonham Bonham, Tex Donald W. Maness Parkdale Royal Oak Mich John Maness John Nivison Rochester

Birthday List for June 19 Honorees

Today's Happy Birthday notes list Mrs. C. A. Gray, J. W Delly Herndon, Mrs. John Poin dexter, Mrs. T. F. Eszory, EB. V Seeath, Chuck Weaver, Douglas Landers, Charley May, Doys Burnett and Mrs. B. Marshall.

C. A. Gray J. W (Delly) Herndon John Poindexter T. F. Eszory EB. V Seeath Chuck Weaver Douglas Landers Charley May Doys Burnett 8. B. Marshall

Radar Doppler Frequency Nomograph Article by George T. Baker

George T. Baker of Bonham son of Mr and Mrs Bryan Baker had an article titled Radar Doppler Frequency Nomograph published in the May 15 1936 Electronics Design. The piece covers radar frequency problems and was accepted by editor Edward E Grazda who invites future submissions. Baker, a Texas Tech and Bonham High School graduate, studies at MIT and works as a research engineer in the Servomechanisms Laboratory on U S government electronics projects. He formerly worked two years at General Electric in electronic research.

George T. Baker Bryan Baker Bonham Electronics Design Hayden Publishing Co New York Baker Edward E. Grazda Bonham High School Texas Tech Massachusetts Institute of Technology Tech MIT Schol United States

Lonnie Brent Family Has Reunion Sunday

A family reunion honoring Mr. Brent’s Father’s Day was held at Bonham State Park. Attendees included Dallas visitors James Brown and family, Pampa guests Howard Price and Mike, Gober residents Harlan Deary, Randolph travelers Ja C Brent and Patricia, and Moore's Chapel visitors Robert Price and family, plus Bonham residents Lonnie Whitworth and James Ray Hewitt.

Bonham State Park Lonnie Brent Brent North James Brown Dallas Howard Price Mike Pampa Harlan Deary Gober Ja C. Brent Patricia Floyd Earl Randolph Robert Price Moore's Chapel Earl Whitworth Lonnie C B. Goodwin James Ray Hewitt Bonham

Baptist Group Heads to Lake Lavon Encampment Near Princeton

The Trinity Baptist church group, including juniors and leaders, will attend a Baptist encampment at Lake Lavon near Princeton this week. Participants include Don Mauldin Jimmy Dodson Allen Jaco Janice Jaco Johnnie Tadlock Betty R N Marchant is the adult sponsor for the girls. Also along are Jesse Dodson Woodrom Mauldin Larry Mauldin and Margaret Vandiver.

Harrison Johns Trinity Baptist Church Lake Lavon Princeton Don Mauldin Jimmy Dodson Allen Janice Jaco Johnnie Tadlock Betty Palmer R. N. Marchant Jesse Dodson Woodrom Mauldin Larry Margaret Vandiver

Economical-sure A Favorite Classified is your chearest way

A compact notice highlights affordable classified ads as the cheapest path for buyers seeking value. It emphasizes economical options and quick guidance to find deals, appealing to budget-minded readers.

Allen's Point community earns progress prizes in Texas program

Allen's Point residents celebrate a nine year Texas rural progress program with improvements across the community. 4-H and home demonstration clubs are credited for landscaping painting and home modernization while 82 of 45 families own their homes and a strong church presence supports continued growth.

Skinner God Richard Moody Progress Club Allen's Point R. FE. Bloodworth

Mrs. Charles F Harper Recovering in Wichita Falls Hospital

Mrs. Charles F Harper of Wichita Falls daughter in law of Mr and Mrs C F Harper 903 Star Street is recovering from surgery performed Monday. She is a patient in General Hospital in Wichita Falls.

Charles F. Harper Wichita Falls Hospital Wichita Falls C. F. Harper Star Street General Hospital

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Clarence Gray R. T. Lipscomb Reece Electric W. 5Th St Nichols John W. Pirtles Miss Alexander Mr. Bench Future Homemakers Bailey High School Highway Department Sherman Johnnie Palmore Lamesa John Palmore Ravenna W. T. May Patsy Perry Fort Worth Mrs Roy Compton Dana Debbie Gundy Manhattan Kans Charles Gundy John Woodruff Longview Lanny Lipford Ralph Lipford Thomas Terry 7 Oaks Road L. A. Terry Blue, Okla Mary Terry Durant Okla W. C. Rowland Earl M. Jones Methodist Parsonage John M. Sturdevant Mr. Sturdevant Johnny Tom Bob William Penn Bill Traynham Pasadena W. T. Moody William B. Traynham Arnold George Nebraska Paul Fletcher Burk Lindsey Adolphus Hotel Applance Mildred Elmore Johnnie L. L. Potter Hut Bowden Don Gow Pittsburgh John Wells Smith Taylor O. M. Weaver Chuck Smiths Don Hancock Kirby Effingham, Il J. A. Elliott Dean Burter Mark John Allen Becky Mr. McAnally Lonnie Whitworth J. W. Hewitt Martha Lowery Hockaday School Seersuckers Ginghams Poplins Frances Bell CWF Bankston K's A J. R. Jackson Optometrist East 4Th St Texas Optometric Association Benkhem Opticel Ciialc Office Phose Genhass Corrections Guarantee George Baker Baptist Ann Wylie Fannin County Clyde Waterman Brown Texas Randall Farmer- Stockman Lochridge Prgram Barbara McAnelly Joe Morrow Honey Grove Sige Nal Citizen Daily Favorite Zeke Green Dan Shipman Charles Allen R. E. Bloodworth Hobart Waterman Lloyd Skinner T. G. Whitlock Mable Whitlock A. L. Collard Bill Collard T. J. Lockridge Ray Wiley J. E. Meade S. M. Duck W. L. Skinner Bobby Lane Main Benham Bradford - Watson CO G. C. Hodge Bonham State Bank Pontiac Chance Cadillac CO
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