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Newspaper

Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1955

Page

3

Ladonia Lodges Elect Officers for New Masonic Year

John G. Casey elected worshipful master of Bethel Lodge No. 134 for the new Masonic year at Ladonia. Other officers include Gordon A. Meccam as senior warden Leroy Byers as junior warden Alvin F. Bramlett as treasurer J. B. Eastman as secretary R. C. Fife Jr as tiler and L. F. Fry as chaplain. Appointment list features G. W. Clarke Jr Alf Robardy Jr B. W. Beeler and John S. Burleson. Installations tentatively set for Friday night July 1.

Ladonia John G. Casey Bethel Lodge No. 134 Gordon A. Meccam Leroy Byers Alvin F. Bramlett J. B. Eastman R. C. Fife, Jr Tiler L. F. Fry G. W Clarke, Jr Alf Robardy

Ambrose Reunion Set for June 26 at School

Ambrose hosts its annual reunion and homecoming on Sunday June 26 at the school with an all day informal program. A basket picnic lunch will be served at noon. President Mrs Mary Gregory expects a record turnout as early arrivals gather at the schoolhouse.

Ambrose Mary Gregory

Bonham Trading Post Hardware and Furniture Ads

Local shop offers new and used hardware and furniture items including baby beds $19.95, baby bed mattresses $6.50, 9x12 Goldseal Rugs $9.29, high chairs $8.95, Walite paper $2.35 a roll, White House Paint $2.35 a gallon, cotton mattress $12.50, Frost King ice cream freezer $8.45, dinette sets $49.50 to $89.50, 9x12 rugs $4.95, and assorted kitchen cabinets radios lawn furniture stoves water cans chicken wire garbage cans fans and window shades.

White House Frost King Ga

Camp Rio Roxo Opens With 82 Campers Present

Eighty two girls registered for Camp Rio Roxo at Bonham State Park Sunday announced by Camp Director Mrs. E C Adams. Assistant Rita Lawrence leads twelve counselors for the two week camp with Rev Fred Mooring as guest speaker and Sherman area officials in attendance. Camp participants include Jo An Shaw Carolyn Butler Carolyn Brown Doris Crider Lydia Stocks Sharon Crick and Nickie Butler. Community guests visit the Hildinger home weekend gathering with multiple relatives from Garland Spokane Bangs Kermit and Commerce. Buy U S Savings Fonds.

Bonham State Park E. C. Adams Rita Lawrence Sherman Area Fred Mooring Travis Street Methodist Church Paris Blue Birds Camp Fire Murray Nance Sherman Council Nance Hub Barrett Joe Linxwiler Sherman Bonham Camp Rio Roxo Jo An Shaw Joe F. Shaw Carolyn Butler G. C. Butler Carolyn Brown Udell Brown Doris Crider Howard Crider Lydia Stocks Virginia Stocks Sharon Crick McKee Orick Nickie Butler J. D. Butler

Junior Fellowship Elects Officers at First Christian Church

Mary Beth Underwood was elected president of the Junior Fellowship with Mary Ann Lane as vice president, Dena Nixon secretary treasurer, and Patty Biggerstaff. Adult leaders are Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hogue. A white elephant sale is set for Saturday July 2 and pickup is available. The next Sunday features a worship program at Bonham State Park with recreation and a picnic supper. Members meet at the church at 3 PM and bring own lunches. a parent permission note is required for swimming.

Mary Ann Lane Dena Nixon Patty Biggerstaff Bill Hogue Mary Beth Underwood Bonham State Park

Brent Families Hold Reunion at Bonham State Park

The Brent family descendants held their second annual reunion at Bonham State Park on Sunday with 75 members spanning five generations. Attendees included Will Brent and family, Fred Brent of Dodd City, Lizzie Warnell and granddaughter Sonya from California, and relatives from Fort Worth Sherman and Dallas. Plans were made to meet again on Father’s Day next year.

A. E. Brent Fannin County Bonham State Park California Will Brent Fred Brent Dodd City Tom Herrtage Lonnie Brent Henry Brent Bonham Lizzie Warnell Sonya Warnell Fort Worth R. L. Beal Roy Brent Floyd Brent Sherman Dick Malone Dallas Brent

Miss Jo Ann McCord Weds Gene V Danner in Windom

Miss Jo Ann McCord and Gene V Danner married at the First Methodist church in Windom. The bride, daughter of Mrs Bula McCord, wore a nylon tulle gown with lace and carried a White orchid bouquet atop a white Bible. The couple plans a wedding trip to Colorado and will reside in Austin.

Jo Ann McCord Gene V. Danner Windom Points Colorado Austin First Methodist Church JoAnn McCord Bula McCord East Texas Ste College Contarree Ashdrawan James W. Fannin Dallas James G. Danner Westoh Street Bonham High School LTSTC Commerce Southern Methodist University University of Texas Stone Risinger Methodist Sulphur Springs Dan Baker Hones Grove Olvin Giress Bonham Deene Hal Pullham Daniel Leander Bonham Way

Attendance Dip Noted At Sunday School Services

With many members on vacation Sunday School attendance declined from the previous week across multiple churches. Listed churches include Assembly of God, Posies Baptist, Calvary Baptist, Congregational Methodist, Clark Memorial Methodist, Church of Christ South Side, Church of Christ North Side, First Baptist, First Christian, First Methodist, First Presbyterian, and others. Also mentions Sunday guests at the home of Miss Mary Purcell and her father W. J. Purcell with several Greenville residents in attendance.

Assembly of God Posies Baptist Calvary Baptist Church Congregational Methodist Clark Memorial Methodist the Church of Cied Church of the Nazarene Central Baptist Church Church of Christ South Side North Side First Baptist Church First Christian Church First Methodist Church First Presbyterian Church Main Baptist Church Trinity Baptist Church Mary Purcell W. J. Purcell Viola Purcell Honey Grove H G Hunt

Local residents visited various relatives and friends

George Inglish and daughter Mrs Sarah McDonald of Stamford and Mrs John Evans of Irving visited here with Miss Inez Inglish and other relatives. Carl Hague and Mrs Mary Finley visited Bonham area. several families traveled to Glade Water and Durant Oklahoma for family affairs. multiple locals greeted guests, shared meals, or returned home from weekend stops in Paris, Clarksville, Rockdale, and Dallas.

George Inglish Sarah McDonald Stamford John Evans Irving Inez Inglish Carl Hague Mary Finley Glade Water Georgia West Bonham John Farmer Dallas JF F Parmer Mr Aund Billy Bob Pong Clarksville A OR Jackson

Wallpaper Pattern With Birds Brightens Kitchen Room

A new wallpaper offers a cheerful yellow ground with leafy twig motifs shared by a red bird and a blue bird. Priced at $1.25 per bolt with recommended ceilings in yellow red or blue.

Linda Austin Honored At Family Birthday Party

Mr and Mrs Dee Austin of Lynn Street hosted a party for Linda on the anniversary of her first birthday with a picnic supper and Wiener coast at their home. The honoree received gifts from 35 junior high guests, and dancing followed. Mrs. Wallace Alexander was reported improving after abdominal surgery in a Nocona hospital.

Dee Austin Lynn Street Linda Wallace Alexander Nocona

Golden Named to Etex Committee

Leonard June 20 cSplo Golden has been named a member of the citizenship and commerce committee of the Mast Texas Chamber of Commerce for the ensuing year. Golden’s appointment to the committee was announced by Dr Fohe Davis, president of the Leonard Chamber of Commerce.

Wyn Golden Citizenship Cn Reep Mast Texas Chamber of Commerce Golden Fohe Davis Leonard Chamber of Commerce

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