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Newspaper

Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1939

Page

3

Small Breakfast Honoring Miss Lucia Graeser at Home

Mrs James Birdwell hosted a breakfast at 921 N Pine St to honor Miss Lucia Graeser of New York City. The event featured a yellow green color scheme with floral arrangements and a menu of fruit juices, sausage pastries, cinnamon toast, and coffee, attended by a list of friends from Hillsboro Dallas Austin Bailey Louisville Shamrock and other Texas locales.

Lucia Cragser New York City James Birdwell Miss Greeser Donald Penn E. P. Weaks Reid Spivy, Jr Hillsboo Mary Sweeney Martin Halsell Virginia Cunningham Sam Meade Edgar Womack Roy Peeler Eugene Risser Lawrence Rogers Austin Charles Leslie Bailey Joan Burroughs Dallas Sue Baisell Smith John Phillips Louisville Eugene Worley Shamrock Tex

Continue Study Of Book John At Auxiliary Meet

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church met in circles Monday afternoon to continue studying the Book of St. John. Circle 1, hosted by Mrs W B Leeman at her mother's home, discussed Week Day Religious Education with Mrs W F Keeton leading. The devotional was by Mrs Fred Johnson and a business session followed. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Woman's Presbyterian U.S A W. B. Leeman Andrew Anderson W. F. Keeton Fred Johnson Buron N. Center St T. R. Caldwell J. A. Mattox

Lovely Affair At Loughmiller Home For Baptist WMI

Ladies of the Women Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church gathered at 4 PM Monday in the Loughmiller home. About 49 members attended the program featuring devotional, hymns, readings, piano duets, and a poem. A short business session approved a fundraiser for Allen Memorial Hospital. The meeting closed with a solo and refreshments in the garden.

Loughmiller Baptist WMI The Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church P. M. Loughmiller America Sturgess

Outdoor Meeting of First Christian Church Board This Wednesday

The annual outdoor meeting of the First Christian Church official board will be held Wednesday night at Mayor Joe Hrdilicka's lodge south of town weather permitting. Cars leave at 7 PM. A barbecue picnic will follow with Dr. Jack Saunders as arrangements chairman and a business meeting after. The board includes elders and deacons listed with various members.

The First Christian Caurch Joe Hrdilicka Jack Saunders L. R. Burkett H. A. Cunningham Ashley Evans Charles Hessell L. Q O. McClure Irby Carinth G. C Hodge W. O Bland Smith Dick Saunders Raleigh Abernathy Ottis Feeves H. S. Moore John Arledge Martin Halsell P. C. Arledge C. Ar T. E. Finley Joe B. Johnson R. E. Risser C. C. Hodge PL. Denton R. C. McMahon C. Baker

Nurses Honorees At Social Party Monday Evening

A party at Allen Memorial hospital Monday evening honored nurse graduates. Miss Nettle Brook tole and Mrs. Anna Morgan hosted at Miss Brookimore’s home with guests including Miss Evo Nelson of Vivias Oklahoma and Miss Pauline Jenkins of Savoy. Games, gift basket, and refreshments followed the readings.

Allen Memorial Hospital Nettle Brooktole Anna Morgan Brookimore Juanevo Nelson Vivias Okla Pauline Jenkins Savoy Frances Chitwood Ector Whem Fort Worth Maude Jackson Doris Miller Iiss Anette Jenkins Sammie Jackson Fay McClure Fey Burkett Olvin Gross William Stox Chubby Armstrong Rev. Morgan Dick Phillip

Big spider found in Denton home rattles three year old

Lonnie Lee Whitworth aged 3 awoke to call his mother and point to a large tarantula lurking under a highboy in the family home on 41st Street. Mrs Whitworth trapped the spider in a fruit jar. The Denton Willhaas Motor Co salesman suspects recent heavy rains and high water drove the creature inside.

Lonnie Lee Whitworth Eurl Whitworth E. Pith St Mornion Lonnie Lee Whitworth Denton Willhaas Motor Co Allis-Chalmers Chrysler-Plymouth

Orange Coconut Cookies Recipe Delights Summer Desserts

A vintage style recipe for orange coconut cookies using Spry shortening, orange and lemon rind, sugar, eggs, flour and coconut. Instructions cover mixing, shaping, and baking at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen cookies, with notes on serving.

Local Notes and Visitors Across Texas Communities

Personal notes list return trips and visits by residents of Tyler Dallas Wanahachie and nearby towns. Families such as Carr, Lawson, Wood, Shackelford, Chapman and Arnedge are mentioned with travel to Alabama Oklahoma and Texas. students and nurses from Alien Memorial Hospital are noted, along with encampments in North Carolina and conservation instruction in Denton.

Telephone Couple Married In Bonham

A. J. Whited and Miss Inez Pridmore of Telephone were married Saturday night at the home of Fev B Milam who performed the ceremony. The couple were accompanied by a large group of friends and will live in the Telephone community.

A. J. Whited Inez Pridmore Fev BF Milam

Beta Phi sorority convention in Houston and UT Austin visit

The passage notes a Beta Phi sorority convention in Houston with a representative visiting Austin for the University of Texas and mentions Mrs. Jack Williams. it also reports a long recovery from an illness after a Paris trip, with treatment in a hospital under Dr McChristian, and notes visitors including Mr and Mrs James Pioquier and others traveling to California.

My Beta Phi Sorority Houston Austin University of Texas Jack Williams Paris the Spiller Brotherton James Pioquier Vickery California

Miss Pauline Spivy Visits Bonham Family Weekend

Miss Pauline Spivy of Dallas spent the past weekend in Bonham with her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spivy.

Pauline Spivy Dallas Bonham Robert &Pivy

Local Notes From Franklin and Surrounding Areas

Franklin and nearby communities report attendance at a Boy Scout encampment at Woodlake near Denison. District residents share weekend visits, travel plans, and family news including Mrs C L Bradford and Mr R L Nunnelee planning a summer in Boulder Colorado. A spelling error misnamed Mrs Jur Spiller and her daughter Mrs M E Veron of Veterans Home California is noted.

C. L. Bradford R. L. Nunnelee Boulder Colo Fiere Jur Fipiller Spiller Brotherton M. E “Eron Veterans’ Home Calif

Final Meeting Of Carden Club Wednesday A M

The Garden Club will hold its final meeting Wednesday morning at Mrs O A Belinger home The group will then band until fall when it sponsors a flower show at the Panola county fair Principal speaker will be Mrs J Rogers Rainey who will discuss her Natchez Miss trip for the Azvelia Trail She will describe colonial mansions and historic spots seen Mrs S F Leslie leads the program with Mrs F L Hodge as club president

Garden Club O. A. Belinger J. Rogers Rainey Rowram Natchez Azvelia Trail S. F Leslie F.l Hodge

Camp Fire Girls Enjoy Camp Out With Scouts at Simpson Park

The Tawanaha Camp Fire Girls spent Friday and Saturday at the Boy Scout Camp near Simpson Park. Miss Bessie Mae Oren eull and Mrs. True Adams chaperoned while Miss Mary Mearle Leatherwood attended as guest. They cooked, fished, walked the woods, ate meals, and prepared to present at the Council Fire on June 23. Parents collected their children around 2 pm as they left the camp and thanked the Boy Scouts for the use of the facilities.

Tawanaha Camp Fire Simpson Park Bonham Camp Bessie Mae Oreneull True Adams Mary Mearle Leatherwood Boy Scouts

Women's Council Talk on Mission Work in the Philippines

The Presbyterian Women’s Council met at Mrs. Earl McChure’s home to hear about missions in the Philippines. Mrs. H L Rody led the lesson and Mrs. W T Lockhart gave a devotional, with Mrs. Glenmore Hodge tracing Silliman University’s growth and Miss Cora Puller addressing Philippine independence.

Philippines Womens Council of the Presbyterian U.S A Earl McChure H.L. Rody Philippine Islands W.T. Lockhart Silliman University Glenmore Hodge Philippine Cora Puller Kate Maddrey San Juan Puerto Rio

Aged Woman Dies During Prayer at Vinita Church

In Vinita Oklahoma an elderly Black woman prayed at the Negro Baptist church. After the pastor gave the benediction she collapsed and died. a doctor arrived and pronounced death.

Vinita Okla Negro Baptist Church

Pioneers Era Echoes At Fort Inglish And Local Sights

A travel style diary visits Old Fort Inglish replica observing a red bug swarm a cow at the fort a fire crew near City Hall and local figures. It notes Baxter Siivler’s greenhouse and Boijham Drue Co window displays carved pliers by J Aldrich and a Cinderella Shop scene with Nicklang's Star Brief Shop rattlers in a window and a May visit from South Texas.

Boijham Drue Co J. Aldrich Aldrich Nicklang Star Brief Mnudder Kurt Goppfarth Lugo South Texas

New Bedroom Suites Arrive at Tiltsworths Bonham

New bedroom suites arrive at Tiltsworths in Bonham with prices starting at 30.95 and including 49.95 59.95 69.95 and 4095 all in stock for quick delivery.

Tom Tiltsworth Bonham

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for Malaria Relief

Don’t suffer from chills and fever. Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic fights malaria in the blood, relieves freezing illness and burning fever, and is pleasant to take. Thousands use it, including children, for malaria relief. available at drugstores in large sizes for better value.

Malaya Grove

Game Club Rewards Top Crow Hunters in Sackville

Sackville New Brunswick officials of the Fish and Game Club offer free 1940 memberships to the five hunters who bring in the most crows before September 14. The program aims to end destructive crow activity around Sackville and promote wildlife stewardship.

Sackville, N. B Sackville Fish and Game Club

Rattles From South Texas Snakes Cause Legal Question

A brief report notes about 15 rattles from healthy snakes of the South Texas variety. The rattles are large and would have carried 16 or 13 buttons if not damaged during removal.

South Texas

Luncheon for Woman's Council Highlights India Missionaries

The educational division of the Woman's Council of the First Christian church met for a covered dish luncheon. Mr. C. H. Smiley and Mrs. Smiley from Damoh Central Province India spoke after 17 years of service and plan to start a third term in October. They shared curios, costumes, and films about mission life and school and church work. Mrs Eddie Hodge attended as a guest.

Woman's Council of the First Christian Church Ray Peeler Avision C. H. Smiley Damoh Central Province India Smileys Smiley Eddie Hodge Methodist

Class Social At Wrights Lawn To Hear Radio Singer

The ice cream supper and social of the Couples Class of the First Methodist church at seven tonight on the lawn at the Wright home will be enjoyed by class members and families. Mrs J T Newell, radio singer, will perform along with Mr and Mrs P Brown in revival songs.

Wrights Lawn First Methodity Church Rank Wight J. T. Newell Nod Pred Brown

Camp Hire Girls To Give Program At Station KRRV

Bonham Camp Fire Girls will present a radio program on Station KRRV Sherman Wednesday morning at 11 40 o clock. Music by Camp Fire Glee Club directed by Mrs Janice Brickey with Othy Fae McWilliams on accord Gwendolyn Palmer violin and Margaret Me piano. Mary Lou Kuykendall will read an original poem. Friends of the Bonham Camp Fire Girls are invited to tune in.

Bonham Camp Ciule KRRV Sherman Camp Fire Glee Club Mra Janice Brickey Othy Fae McWilliams Gwendolyn Palmer Margaret Me Mary Lou Kuykendall Bonham Campy Pire

Notable local music staff to perform in Boneham event

The article highlights Boneham’s musical leadership and a guest troupe including Mrs Brown who will play the accordions. It notes the group’s wide reputation and mentions Mr Newell as a prominent local singer who has appeared on the radio.

Ers Boneham Brown Acsco Newell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Lucia Graeser Mrs. Birdwell John Presbyterian Group Amb Foylowine Christian Board Hrdlicka Lodge Lonnie Whitworth Jwt Exey A L Carr Tyler J. D. Lawson Talmage Woodson Alien Memorial Hospital Alabama Lew Shackelford Pcom J Chapman Bonhema Chapman Texas Power & Light Co Wanahachie Helen Dubow Waxahachie Zora Arnedge Mrs Robinson of Cleburne Ben Hassel Oklahoma City Oxla Oklahoma Ruby Lee Owens DeKalb Denton Mary Ann Saunders Dadginer North Texas State ‘Teachers College On Conservation Audra Mae Lucille Pranklin Pridgecrest N. C Chester Marston Mra ‘Ack Schumpert Longview Sue Spivy Mena Robert Spivy San Antonio Vooome Lucille Franklin Joan Bragg C .R. Jones Mary Evelyn Lila Ruth Boytiot Woodlake Denison Hiturn Bob Matheryard Claute Vernon Monday Iter Mr. Mathery Mrs. P. T Huckabee Ifave Colorado Carden Club J. R. Rainey Women’s Council Moman Dis Fort Inglish N. Main St Siivler Baxter Siivler Henry Derengh City Hall Agnew Shuler Bros Lowell White Flay Shuler Woman's Council Glee Club Sydney Austratix Celleshane Bonham Bakery Horham Seersucker Elaine Seersucker House Coats Elaine Konhams
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