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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
3
Rev C P Sansom of Calvary Baptist extends warm cordial invitation to attend the remainder of Sunday services at 9 45 morning and the Calvary Sun event.
The notice lists several people traveling or visiting relatives in different cities. R. Nunnelee and Mrs. Bradford head to Boulder for summer. Mrs. Ward and others visit relatives in Durant and Dallas. Dr. Donaldson returns from travel and attends an AMA meeting in New York. Lois Newton Rogers and Nancy arrive to visit in Durant. Mabel Killouch travels to Dallas for SMU lectures and to see relatives. Doris McClain goes to Dallas for a weekend visit.
G G Gibson of the Texas A and M Extension Service notes rising knowledge of dairy types among dairymen. In 1999 seven percent failed to qualify for classification. this year every animal earned a ribbon in one of four grades. Ribbon criteria remained unchanged each year. W V Maddox reports dairy product quality improved. 32 percent fell below minimum in 1929, now 20 percent do.
Miss Cleo Morrison of Telephone, chosen to be sent to China as a missionary, will speak at Bailey Baptist Church during the Sunday evening service. The public is invited to attend and hear her remarks about the mission.
In Texas 119079 applications for cotton mattress materials have been filed in 20 percent of counties. Of these, 95363 are certified for receiving cotton and ticking. Some 10069 mattresses have been produced in 46 counties as centers ready to operate await cotton and ticking. The program, run by the Agriculture Department, uses Federal Surplus Commodities and is aided by 4,999 women and 2,258 men volunteers.
Bonham hosts a pageant at Bonham High School auditorium with Miss Bonham of 1940 to be chosen along with Little Mr and Miss Bonham. Local firms enter contestants in a personality and talent show sponsored by the Band Parents club. Winners may advance to Marshall for a state contest and a screen test. Lara McKelya directs the event with a small admission charged.
Miss Oleta Yarbrough county Home Demonstration agent announces a new government ruling for a free mattress program. Eligible widows or widowers must live alone on a farm and have farm income not over 409 dollars. Applications are being received at county mattress centers, with a June 25 deadline. Work is progressing rapidly at each center as centers speed production.
Members of the Bailey BTU enjoyed a Thursday evening picnic at Bonham State Park with Johnny Farmer, assistant county attorney, speaking on Good Citizenship. Afterward, many attended the revival at Calvary Baptist church in progress that night.
Motion pictures of local events will be shown at the American Theater from Monday, July 1, through cooperation with the theater and the Bonham Camera Club. The first film features Mayor Joe B. Hrdlicka and his famous silent poker game. Also to be shown are colored scenes from the Christmas parade.
Dallas report on a national religious conference at Estes Park Gale August 4 7 to discuss church roles in war time led by Dr Everett R Clinchy head of the National Conference of Christians and Jews with Prof Arthur H Compton Prof Carlton J H Hayes and Roger Williams Straus among the leaders.
Daily Vacation Bible School at the First Methodist Church concludes tonight with a program at 7 45 PM. Certificates will be awarded to attending students. Rev. H Grady May, pastor, announced. The orchestra of the First Methodist Church will make its first public appearance at the evening services Sunday.
Miss Katherine Phillips announced a Free Kindergarten party to be held Monday night in the vacant building between Wentworth's Store and Alexander Drug. The event will begin at 8 o'clock.
An ice cream supper will be held at Prairie Point Church Monday evening June 24 to benefit the church. Candidates have been given a special invitation to attend. Do your trading in Bonham.
Refining Company officials chaired the National Conference meeting, guiding discussions on industry standards and policy direction. Key figures led sessions, outlining strategic priorities and coordinating committee actions for the upcoming year.
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