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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1964
Page
2
A devotional prompt urges readers to start the day with prayer based on Ephesians 6 10 20 and II Corinthians 5 20 affirming believers as ambassadors for Christ and urging reconciliation with God.
A chaotic column warns of a planned program offering free clothing and accessories to youths. It mentions a theater plot, a nudist column, and a conspiracy theme. The piece references a badge campaign and a scheme to conceal devices on bikes and vehicles. It describes how parents fear exposing children to unsafe trends.
Union Baptist church hosts a Saturday sale of barbecued chicken and homemade ice cream from 5 p.m. The Missionary Society organizes the event and invites the public to attend.
Weekend visitors gather in Bailey area homes for family events and funerals. James Katkin from Greeley Colorado attends with Mrs B Poobaerdy and Jammy from Mar and Uo Rogers visit the English household. Bunyan English is mentioned in connection with a funeral.
The Honey Grove Lions club became District 2X2s newest club on Thursday night with Rob Setzer as president after John M. Cathey presented the charter. The midwinter conference will be hosted in Honey Grove, with Tom Kirkham delivering the principal address and several local clergy offering invocations and benedictions.
Howard Francis Smith 61 of the Bronham VA Center died of a heart attack on June 1 1964. Funeral services set for 10 am Saturday at Wise Funeral Home chapel with Chaplain E W Gorom of the VA Center presiding and Willow Wild cemetery interment. He was a World War II veteran and former highway superintendent born October 19 1902 in Dallas. Surviving sisters Ruth McCombs Dallas and Mary Alice Smith San Francisco Pearl Curtis San Francisco, and brother Stanley J Smith Memphis.
Mrs Eva Batey died at Flo Memorial hospital in Denton Friday morning. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 4 pm at the Church of Christ in Denton. She is survived by four sisters including Mrs Ernest Snow and Mrs A T Chaney of Bonham, three brothers including Weldon Hardy of Bonham, and seven children.
Funeral services were held in Harrison Arkansas for Dave Fullerton 53 brother of J Ro Fullerton of Leonard Interment followed in Harrison cemetery He died of a heart attack at his Little Rock home on Tuesday June 18 1964 Born May 10 1910 in Valley Springs Ark he was a railroad employee Survivors include his widow a daughter Mrs Wandalee Braden one grandson five sisters and four brothers
Funeral services for Jay Simmons were held in Carlsbad New Mexico after his death on Saturday June 7 1964 in an Albuquerque VA hospital. Survivors include wife Lucille Simmons four brothers Warnack Simmons George Simmons Joe Simmons and Bert Simmons and two sisters Mrs Tom Hymer of Leonard and Mrs Wayne Bennett of Abilene. Mrs Hymer attended the services.
V W Renfro 73 retired farmer died in Sherman hospital on June 18 1964 after a heart attack. Funeral at Wise Funeral Home chapel with Rev O B Rogers officiating. Interment in Dodd City cemetery. Survivors include son Roy E Renfro of Lannius daughter Mis J B Horton of Lannius brother Ted Renfro of Dallas and three grandchildren.
The House approved a bill to raise the federal debt limit by 9 billion to 324 billion to cover wartime expenses. Senate Democrats expected smooth passage but worried Republicans would oppose wartime excise tax extensions.
Mrs. Joe Neathery and Miss Lelia Hall led a home demonstration club meeting in Mulberry with Mrs. R. I. Kirkham in charge. Devotional by Mrs. Price, poem read by Mrs. Kirkham, and a Citizenship program directed by Mrs. Hemphill. Audrey Cain won the game, Lelia Hall the door prize. two visitors attended. Next hostesses, Mrs. Hemphill and club, set July 7 at the community center.
Dr Edward Grant of Baton Rouge Louisiana will be the speaker Sunday at The First Presbyterian Church. He has served in many Presbyterian Church U S roles including the Board of World Missions and as executive secretary of the Board of Christian Education. He was elected moderator of the General Assembly for 1962 63.
Vacation Bible school at Seventh and Main Baptist Church runs June 22 through 26 with Preparation Day on Saturday from 9 to 11 a m. All ages nursery through junior high enrolled. Junior high will join home safety firearms course taught by Moss Casper. Rev Clyde Herring pastor serves as principal. Classes 8 30 to 11 30 a m Monday to Friday.
The First Baptist church hosts Vacation Bible School from June 22 to June 26, 8 30 a m to 11 am with commencement on Sunday night June 28. Miss Joyce Hill, school principal, invites all church children to attend.
Peggy S. Eubanks of Bonham is enrolled in a three week graduate level shorthand workshop at North Texas State University this summer. The program, in the School of Business Administration, aims to improve shorthand instruction methods. Miss Eubanks is daughter of Leslie S. and Mrs. Eubanks of 308 West Fifth Street Bonham.
Practical tips for long trips stressing car prep and alert driving. Notes caution on exits and acceleration lanes and urges rest, maps, and Sleep to prevent accidents. Emphasizes avoiding fatigue and using mirrors and signals to blend with traffic. Smokey the Bear line closes.
The First Methodist church will hold a 10 50 a m Sunday worship with Rev Fitzhugh Talbot delivering A Fathers Failure as the sermon topic Men of the church will sing special music and members are invited to attend in observance of Father s Day
A revival starts Sunday at Selfs Baptist church and runs through June 28. The evangelist is Rev. Gary Bonner from First Baptist Schulenberg. Services are at 7:45 p.m. and 10 a.m.
June 19 celebrates Mrs T F Fi sary Chuck Weaver Mrs Bill Hicks Mrs J D Vaught Michael Fagen Thomas Morris Moss Mrs Evelyn Bevans Backus Mrs Oscar Smith Dovs Barnett H M Abbott. June 20 honors Willis Neely Kathi Wait Jeanette Wright Vaughn Mrs Elsie Moore Steve Hodgkiss Johnnie Pat Carter Lou Ann Sue Ellen Prejean Janet Prejean Robert Victory.
The Windom Rodeo Club will host a fun night at the rodeo arena south of town starting at 8 p m weather permitting. Events include barrel racing pole bending rescue race velago race goat tying bull riding and colt roping. Admission 50 cents adults 25 cents children with entries in three age groups 1 9 10 to 14 and 15 plus. Concession stand will offer food and drinks.
Mrs. Fd Sherer hosted the English Home Demonstration club at her home on Thursday afternoon with Mrs Ray Edwards presiding in the president's absence. The program on cake decorating was given by Miss Avis Caldwell, followed by refreshments for six members and guest Miss Caldwell.
The Third Sunday Singing will be held at the White Shed Weth Odast church from 2 to 10 p.m. W. He Rosser, chairman, announced a program of special music featuring local singers during the afternoon.
A faded act of Redwood Surfaces is revived with J-B redwood stain restoring color and depth. Available at $4.60 per gallon and $1.49 per quart.
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