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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1950
Page
6
Hancock Sr. held a family reunion Saturday at her residence with all her children in attendance. Her sons Hancock and George L. were noted among those present.
Hancock of Tulsa hosted relatives including Mrs. R. R. Johnson and R. R. Johnson with their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Bailey Jr and two months old Barbara Ann Bailey, her first visit marking the fourth generation. Picnic supper on the Hancock lawn followed. They left Sunday after visiting Denison and photographing Mrs. Hancock's collection of over 500 pitchers.
Ravenna hosts Mr and Mrs Claude Ivie for the Couples Class picnic of the Ravenna Methodist Church Sunday School Held Thursday Guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Phillips Mr and Mrs Raymond Garrison and daughter Sarah Mr and Mrs Hubert Eaton and son Craig Mrs Weldon Maggett class teacher the host and hostess and their son David
The Women’s Auxiliary met at Mrs. Stewart Arledge’s home with co host Mrs. Harry Swann. Mrs. Leeman led a prayer and brief business session as plans to combine meetings were set for July and August Mondays. Mrs. Long led a program on One of God’s Hopes for His World The Community with guests Mrs. Catherine Wright and Mrs. E. C. Adams speaking on Welfare Work and Camp Fire Girls.
Mrs Loy Owen presented a program on Preparing Food for Freezing at the Home Demonstration Club meeting in Randolph. Mrs Pack Wilson hosted, gifts went to the old folks home east of Bonham, and the next meeting July 7 will be at Mrs Joy Wilson Jr with Miss Margaret Moore on Kitchen Storage.
The women of the First Christian Church met Monday afternoon for their weekly education service. Ryne Driskill gave the inspirational message on the Visitation Campaign the group sponsors during the week. After the meeting the women returned to the church for a supper at six o'clock.
Miss Bernice Mediey spends the week in Lubbock and Big Springs visiting kin. Walter Vaughan’s party attends sales meetings in Dallas. Marion Fladger aids Camp Fire Girls Camp beginning June 25. Friends travel to Birmingham for a two week vacation. Relatives visit in Bonham, Duncan, Sulphur, Denison, and Durant. Monty Stratton’s first season game noted in Greenville. Families from Burke, Springtown, and others visit Wylie Moore’s parents for Father’s Day.
Horsewoman Mrs George Gordon Pope will lead the riding department at Camp Fire Girls Camp in Bonham State Park for the June 2 to July 2 session. She has ridden all her life and competed in rodeos in Paris. Katricia Paps, daughter of Geo Pope, assists and was queen of All-Girl Rodeos in Bonham and Paris at age four.
The WMS of First Baptist Church met Monday afternoon at 4 for a season of prayer for ministers relief. Miss Stella Kennedy presided. The program opened with scripture and included a talk on The Cloaks of the Bible followed by a love offering for retired ministers. Police Chief William Kruse reports a man hunt this morning for two suspects who slashed his hip pocket and attempted to steal his wallet.
The text offers a June 20 birthday outlook focusing on money making through touch and leadership, urging balance with happiness. It notes a deep mind, wide interests, and caution against scattering energy, plus potential in politics and strong intuition. It emphasizes home, family, and fondness for children and mothers.
Bonham State Park Camp Fire Girls unit plans a Horizon Club for teens with crafts and special programs. Counselors include Frances Abernathy and Bernice Medley, both Boise High related staff, highlighting their prior camp experience and future studies. They will lead hand crafts, games, and night programs this summer, with Medley pursuing a PhD after camp. Buy U S Savings Bonds.
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