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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1955
Page
2
The Windem Christian church hosts the Fannin County Christ's Men's Fellowship meeting Friday night. Judge Custee Moore, president, reminded attendees the gathering begins at 3:30 p.m. with a fish supper, followed by proceedings at the church in Bonham.
Mr and Mrs M D Sharb Sr were honored at a barbecue dinner Sunday at Bonham State Park as their family gathered for a reunion. Attendees included the junior Sharb family from McKinney, James Sharb family of Sherman, Richard Pike family of Van Alstyne, Frank Parr family of Bonham, and Betty Jane Sharb of Dallas, with a church meeting planned for 7 p.m. departure.
Mrs. Nunnelee Smith installed as officer of the Christian Women's Fellowship at the First Christian church Monday night. The ceremony followed a picnic at 205 Evang Street with about 50 members and a guest from Miami, Fla. Others sworn in included Mrs. Bill Hogue as president, Mrs. Paul Nixon vice president, Mrs. Doc Hudson secretary, Mrs. Paul Denton treasurer, Mrs. Brevard Weaks study chairman, and Mrs. Nunnelee Smith worship chairman.
Miss Joanne Van Schoick, bride elect of Billy Ray Grimes, was honored at a garden gift shower at Mrs. Lewis Bates home. Hostesses were Mrs. Clif ford Brookins Mrs. Lloyd Flannagan and Mrs. Etta Bates. Guests included the honoree and her mother Mrs. R D Van Schoick and future mother in law Mrs. Wren Grimes.
Miss Ann Ler Turner daughter of Mr and Mrs Gradie W Turner Fort Worth and George Robert Close son of Mrs George R Close and the late Mr Close Shamrock were married Sunday in Fleming Chapel Broadway Baptist Fort Worth Dr Guy Moore read the service Music by Mrs Paul Joyce and Malcolm Edwards Best man Bryan Close Shamrock. The couple plans to live in Austin while the groom attends law school.
Kay Pope Miss Texoma appears on color TV at 11 a m Wednesday on WBAP TV channel 5 in Fort Worth. She will register at Lake Whitney Wednesday at 3 p m with other Miss Universe state finalists for the Lake Whitney event leading to Miss Texas. The Lake Whitney winner advances to July 14 24 events in Long Beach California for Miss United States and Miss Universe 1956 with potential movie contracts.
Pete Holman of Honey Grove will serve as auctioneer for a church sale with raised glazed doughnuts and other baked goods. The auction starts at 9 o clock and the church invites the public to attend.
Fess Parker stars as Davy Crockett in Walt Disney's King of the Wild Frontier showing at the American Theatre from today through Thursday.
The Friendship club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Jennie Chambers with eight members and two guests, Mrs. Irah Ridings and Mrs. Spearman present in Ivanhod on June 21 Spl.
Walter Marshall will be guest speaker at the Methodist Church Friday night at 8. He will show pictures from Colorado. Family night for the Methodist Men’s club includes Marvin guests and a covered dish supper before the program.
Timothy Mac Tressier, a son of S Sgt and Mrs Melvin Tressier, was born June 17 at M&S Hospital weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces. The mother is formerly Virginia Hall. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. J B Hall of Bonham and Mrs. Florence Mc Farlin of Penn.
Bonham furniture store offers a used goods sale with bedroom suites gas ranges refrigerators living room sets dining sets a sewing machine and more. Located at 112 115 West 4th Street Bonham the ad emphasizes value with the slogan Where Your Dollar Has More CENTS.
The Ector Methodist Church will sponsor an auction and bazaar at the high school gym on Thursday night at 7:30. The event is part of the Lord's Acre plan with finished goods from hours of labor to be sold to the highest bidder. Charcoal broiled hamburgers, homemade ice cream, and pies will be offered.
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